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FINANCIAL SECRETARY’S REPORTYear Congregational Pledges Congregational Receipts2008 $2,050,000 $2,156,016 (see note 1)2007 $2,010,000 $1,952,523 (see note 1)2006 $2,088,000 $1,839,440 (see note 2)Note 1… The contributions of the congregations of the Central Illinois District exceeded theanticipated income for the calendar year of 2008. The amount of the increase was $106,016. It shouldbe noted that of this $106,016, an amount of $99,000 came from a single congregation which caught uptheir 2007 contributions in January, 2008. Taking that adjustment out of the equation, contributionswere roughly $6,000 ahead of pledges. In the calendar year of 2007, contributions were less than theprojected budgeted amount of $2,010,000 by $57,477. With the $99,000 adjustment received inJanuary, 2008, there were excess contributions of approximately $42,000 for the calendar year of 2007.Note2... At the District Convention in 2006, a resolution changed the CID from a fiscal year basisending in January to that of a calendar year. As a result, my records report an 11-month year instead ofa true 12-month year. Congregational contributions during this 11-month cycle showed a shortfall forthe budgeted year of about $248,500.In the calendar year of 2008, there were 29 congregations that exceeded their commitments tothe district and only 20 congregations that were unable to meet their commitments. Approximately 100congregations either did not send in budgeted amounts for district pledges (25) or were right on target(75). Of those congregations that were unable to send in the full amount of their pledges, some of themmay have done so in the last week of December and were not received by District until after January 1,2009. This report shows only funds received during the respective years. It makes no attempt toreallocate funds that are received after the beginning of the next year. The budget needs for the districtare based on the commitments of our member congregations. It is important that the CID be advised ofeach congregation’s intentions so that budgets can be properly created.The various congregations of the Central Illinois District do strive to make their commitmentson a regular monthly basis. The Board of Directors wishes to thank the congregations for theircontinuing support of the District. Each congregation has the sacred task of spreading the Gospel ofour Lord and Savior. We at the District level are also actively involved in this proclamation of theGood News of Jesus Christ. The continuing support of the Lord’s work is a must, whether it be on thelocal, district or synodical level.It has been my privilege to serve in this office and on the CID’s Board of Directors these pastthree years. There are always special tasks that need to be accomplished on the Lord’s behalf. There isa continuing need to strengthen and encourage each other in these tasks. We give of our time, talentsand treasure as the Lord has blessed us. Pray for the blessings of our Lord on these special works andworkers that help extend His kingdom through the Central Illinois District.Respectfully submitted,James T Frazee, Financial SecretarySee Section H for Financial Secretary’s Chart (Excel)2009 Convention Section B – Reports Page 14
MISSIONS – EVANGELISM – HUMAN CARE2009 Report from Administrative AssistantI truly appreciate the opportunity to serve our Lord and our Central Illinois Districtcongregations in the areas of missions, evangelism, and human care ministries. It continues tobe very exciting to work with these outreach areas. We continue to have tremendousopportunities and challenges before us. 2,200,000 people live in the 51 counties that make upthe Central Illinois District. Over 50% of these people do not have membership in anyChristian congregation in their area. It would appear the number in need of Christ is great.We have the greatest news that the world has ever heard! “For the wages of sin is death, butthe gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” There is much work to be done. Wenever know how much time we have. We have the Good News that delivers people from sin,Satan, death, and hell. May God bless our efforts to tell others the Good News about JesusChrist!MISSIONSWe use to live in a churched culture. Most people felt the church was important, and onlymodest efforts were needed to have good attendance at church.In 2009 we live in an unchurched culture. The church is no longer among the major values inmost people’s lives. Most people are not seeking out churches on their own and live as thoughthe church and Christ do not really matter. We have terrific mission opportunities!The focus of my work in the Central Illinois District is working with our missions and helpingour churches in outreach. The 156 congregations of our district share mission dollars with ourdistrict. About 30% of these funds go to our synod and our seminaries. The remainder is usedfor missions and work in our district. My work is to: Oversee and help assist existing missions (5 mission congregations, 2 deafcongregations, 5 prison ministries, ministry to developmentally disabled, 4 campusministries, and ministry to our partner church in Latvia) Explore and encourage the beginning of new mission work Encourage Central Illinois District churches to be missional Assist congregations with mission education Encourage and conduct Sunday Mission Festivals Present special mission presentations and Bible studies to churches and groups Be the “Mission Field Representative” for the Mission Commission, Board ofDirectors, and District President Encourage Central Illinois District congregations to support with prayers and resourcesCentral Illinois District mission work Provide outreach assistance to rural congregations Apply for grants for Central Illinois District Missions Conduct Mission workshops as requested2009 Convention Section B – Reports Page 15
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