Synod Preparation Meeting Vryheid

Synod Preparation Meeting Vryheid
11/30/2019 Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

11/30/2019 Program for this meeting Welcoming Overview of Synod Church Council Report Church Laws Finances Church Laws continued Closing Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

11/30/2019 Venue: Outlook Lodge, Savannah Road, Bonaero Park Arrive by 17h30 on 10 October Depart after the closing service on 13 October (+- 10h30) Register by 1 September 2019 with Bring along: Synod material (either as Hard copy or on your device) Batches ed (also on Web page of Church) Bible Your personal things (Bedding is provided) Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

11/30/2019 Delegates who have not attended Synod 2017 (Hermannsburg) will be commissioned in the opening service. Delegates represent their congregation: They convey views and inputs from their congregations They report back to their congregations Delegates are NOT BOUND TO THE VIEWS, INSTRUCTIONS AND DECISIONS of their congregations Participate in discussions Bring your own views Reflect on what you think, and what your conscience leads you to vote, based on discussions and your own conscience without fear or favour! Delegates are expected to participate in the whole synod. If you miss a portion you have to indicate it to the Synod Council Consider whether you will make yourself available to be elected by synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

11/30/2019 Elections at synod: Lay members of Church Council (one for each circuit) Active position Expectation: 4 Church Council meetings pa (2-3 days at a time) Visitations Extraordinary meetings when required (interventions) Together with Dean communicate with circuit Is member of Circuit Council Lay members of Circuit Council (one for each circuit) Active position Expectation: Regular circuit council meetings (Afternoon or evening) Visitations in the circuit Should Church Council member discontinue, move into that position Alternate to lay member of Circuit Council (not an active position) Expectation: Should lay member of Circuit Council discontinue, you take that position. Deputy Dean Central Circuit All these elections are done by the representatives of that circuit only. Synod divides into the circuits for this. Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

11/30/2019 Synod is the highest authority of ELCSA (N-T) Components of Synod: Theme Bible Study Devotions Reports Laws Motions Elections Discussion, Debate Prayer & Singing Fellowship Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

11/30/2019 Theme: Go – with Purpose Church is more than just to exist Or just to be active Or just to continue with what we have been doing all along Church is about fulfilling the calling of Christ Being part of his mission Finding new ways of bringing the gospel to the people 10 Year Challenge Participate Learn from it Share through it

11/30/2019 Reports: Church Council, Reflections of the Bishop Finance Church Institutions Read reports beforehand Note your questions and comments What can be discussed in table rounds? What needs to be discussed in plenary? Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

11/30/2019 Church Council Report Personalia Congregations Theological Training Institutions linked to the Church Inter Church Relationships Church internal matters Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

11/30/2019 Church Council Report ctd Church internal matters Motions by Church Council 2: Name change 3: Relocation of Church Office Investigation on New Models Financial challenges of congregations Workshops with congregational councils Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

11/30/2019 Motions to Synod Motion 2 by Church Council of ELCSA (N-T) to Church Synod The Church Council of ELCSA (N-T) requests Synod to change the Name ELCSA (N-T) – Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T) to either Region East and North Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Africa (RENELCSA) Or North-East Lutheran Evangelical Church in South Africa (NELECSA) Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

11/30/2019 Motions to Synod Motion 3 by Church Council of ELCSA (N-T) to Church Synod 1. The Church Council of ELCSA (N-T) requests Synod to ratify the moving of ELCSA (N-T) office from the Lutheran Church Centre, Bonaero Park to the Johannes Congregation, Pretoria. 2. Synod approves the building of Office Buildings on the property of the Johannes Congregation 3. Synod mandates Church Council to enter into an Agreement with the Johannes Congregation to govern the smooth running of ELCSA (N-T) operations from that property. Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

11/30/2019 Motions to Synod Expected Motions from Congregations or Circuits Eastern Circuit: Rewording the “We do not believe in the Bible as such” in the document on “Understanding Scripture” West Rand Lutheran Community Church: Motion regarding the write down of debt Any motions have to reach Church Office by 1 September in order to be processed in time for synod! They need to be sent out by 9 September 2019. Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

11/30/2019 Motions to Synod Motion 1 by Church Council of ELCSA (N-T) to Church Synod 1. The Church Council of ELCSA (N-T) requests Synod to extend the term of office of Bishop H Müller by two years, based on Section 3 of the Rules on the Election of the Bishop: “Section 3 Term of Office The Bishop is elected by Church Synod for a period of six years and may be re-elected once. Exceptions may be permitted by Church Synod.” 2. With this, the election of the next bishop is postponed to Synod 2023. Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

11/30/2019 Church Laws Thank you to all congregations which gave input towards the Church Law Revision and Review process. Special mention of Pastor Udo Lütge and his team. Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

11/30/2019 Church Laws Purpose of Church Law Church laws should assist in creating and maintaining order. Church laws should enable Church growth and not hinder Church growth. Church laws must conform to the labour and tax laws of the country. Church laws need regular attention in order to ensure their relevance. Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

11/30/2019 Church Laws 1: Categories of law changes: A): Law changes - Correction of Errors (no discussion needed, but needs to be voted on – Questions will certainly be entertained today) B): Law Changes – Clarification and Correction off Conflicts (short discussion allowed) C): Law Changes – Changes in policies, procedures (Discussion necessary) D): Law Changes – new points (Discussion necessary) Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

11/30/2019 Church Laws - Detail 4: Law Changes – Changes in policies, procedures (Discussion necessary) Placing of pastors (Significant change) Example: 2012: Congregation elected pastor who serves till 2020 2020: Church council can choose to place a pastor. Pastor serves till 2028 2028: Congregation elects Or 2020: Church council can choose to place a pastor, but does not make use of this option. Congregation elects. Pastor serves till 2028 2028: Church Council can choose to place a pastor Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

11/30/2019 Church Laws - Detail 4: Law Changes – Changes in policies, procedures (Discussion necessary) Election of bishop (Significant change) Example 1: Pastor A (aged 55) is elected as Bishop At age 61 he is elected for term 2 and retires age 67 (Serves 2x6 years) Example 2: Pastor B (aged 40) is elected as Bishop At age 46 he is elected for term 2 At age 52 he becomes pastor in a congregation again (Serves 2x6 years) Example 3: Pastor C (aged 57) is elected/re-elected as Bishop and serves 8-9 years till the synod after date of retirement, i.e. age 66 or 67 (6+8/9 years) Example 4: Pastor D (aged 63) is elected/re-elected as Bishop and serves 4-5 years till the synod after date of retirement, i.e. age 67 Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

11/30/2019 Finance Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

AGENDA FINANCES FINANCIAL RESULTS 2017 + 2018 BUDGETS FOR 2020 & 2021
Violence and Trauma fund Gossman Trust BUDGETS FOR & 2021 CHURCH LAW 1/2019 covering: contributions schedules for Pastor in Service and Church Running cost WRLCC – Motion on Debt Write down

2017/18/19 YTD RESULTS OBSERVATIONS
Surplus for 2017 was R527,815 Loss for 2018 was R517,869 This is mostly as a result of 2018 being a bad year for investments in general, but specifically for ELCSA[N-T] portfolio. Solidarity Contributions below budget . EKD receipt was above budget because of weaker Rand . 2019 YTD R1,081,662 Surplus Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

Achievements 2017 to 2019-With Purpose
Post retirement Medical liability investment moved to a dedicated investment fund. Restructured Retirement and risk benefits together with ELC Pension fund. Carmen Westermeyer trustee at ELC Pension Fund. Sold Endeavour Farm to DSH Trust and formed a Fund [R5 million] to fund the half pastors post at Hermannsburg Schule. Accounting and administration was streamlined. Financial Reporting now on a monthly basis. Durban properties sold and Dolphin Coast Congregation formally established. Arrears contribution was managed down. From 2019 again a problem. New arrangement with West Rand Congregation. Moved investments to a new asset manager [PSG] and with that a higher foreign exposure. Planning of new office for ELCSA [N-T]-forced by situation at current location. Haus Kandaze –Rezoned to business . Sold Property. Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

Income Statement Summary
Summary of Income Statement elements 2017 2018 YTD 2019 Pastors in Service 212,439 (163,119) 285,729 Nett Church Running Costs to be recovered 5,303 261,700 12,216 Investment Income less allocation-Investment carry 310,072 (616,449) 783,718 As per the above summary 527,815 (517,869) 1,081,662

Church Running Cost Nett Church Running costs 2017 2018 Actual % Budget YTD Bishop [CTC and housing] 1,255,682 905,118 -15% 1,064,008 Traveling and Accommodation 255,223 332,373 -17% 399,119 Office 1,027,123 1,057,203 14% 929,945 Membership fees 129,282 128,930 -13% 147,711 Circuits 208,000 222,560 0% Total Church running costs 2,875,310 2,646,183 -4% 2,763,342 Setoff Income 1,848,260 2,171,454 -14% 2,515,000 Solidarity Contributions 707,524 931,335 -28% 1,300,000 SUBSIDIES FROM E.K.D 1,133,396 1,230,979 1% 1,215,000 Other Income 7,340 9,140 - Nett Church Running Costs to be recovered 1,027,050 474,730 91% 248,342 Church running Cost contribution from Congregations 1,032,353 736,429 Excess/(Under Recovery) 5,303 261,700 488,087 Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

Thank you for your contributions
In March 2016 the number of months in outstanding Contributions was a total of 2.4 months [0.5 months if historic slow payers where excluded]. This was reduced to 1.1 month in December If historic slow payers are excluded the contributions were even received in advance in December 2018 Thank you for your contributions 2019 getting bad again

Offerings and Solidarity Contributions
Offerings very stable but no increase. Solidarity Contributions stable at around R800-New budget level

REPORTS a) VIOLENCE AND TRAUMA Fund
The Violence and Trauma Fund has been dormant for many years. No new contributions were received, or assistance sought. During 2018 the Church Council received a request for assistance of a deserving case involving a young child in one of our congregations. The Church council decided to support this worthy case with the total balance of the fund R 208,485. The balance of the fund is now Zero. The Church Council and Treasurer request the Synod to close the Violence and Trauma fund. b) DIACONICAL FUND – GOSSMAN TRUST Fund Balance at = R 310,356 No claim for assistance was made in 2017 and 2018

Thank you Any Questions?

West Rand Lutheran Community Church Motion to Write down Debt

West Rand Lutheran Community Church-Debt history
Year Invoiced Payment Received % Paid Other costs Interest Calculated Balance at end of year Balance at end of year Annual DEBT increase a b c=/a/b d e f=sum(a+b+d+e) 2006 232,283 (246,183) 106% 135,049 -9% 2007 244,344 (288,966) 118% 90,428 90,427 -33% 2008 275,537 (300,976) 109% 64,988 64,987 -28% 2009 297,889 (334,227) 112% 28,651 28,650 -56% 2010 319,475 (235,579) 74% 112,546 112,545 293% 2011 342,637 (232,200) 68% 222,983 98% 2012 365,851 (314,490) 86% 274,344 23% 2013 387,902 (135,470) 35% 750 15,546 543,073 543,072 2014 422,810 (146,661) 207 46,161 865,590 59% 2015 460,309 (859,306) 187% 62,783 529,377 529,375 -39% 2016 504,440 (127,816) 25% 54,822 960,822 960,821 82% 2017 553,237 (210,000) 38% 97,572 1,401,630 46% 2018 584,778 (422,000) 72% 142,272 1,706,680 22% 2019 14,447 (159,333) 1103% 81,619 1,643,423 1,643,412 -4% 500,773

What has Changed From 1 January 2019 the Pastors post is vacant
Pastor Jochen Volker has, on his request, been granted “leave of absence” by the Church Council. WRLCC employs Pastor Volker directly. Only Church Running cost are being invoiced to WRLCC and paid up to date. WRLCC committed to pay R per month-this was upheld for 3 months. Now a level of R being paid WRLCC submitted motion to write down debt to Synod. Church Council supports this conditional motion

WRLCC motion ELCSA [N-T] will suspend to levy interest on arear account for WRLCC from 1 January 2019. Effective from 1 January 2019 a write down at a ratio of R4 500 for each R paid. This would have the effect that if R is paid per annum the “historic accumulated interest” will be written down

ELCSA(N-T) Budget Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

Projects Various funds and Projects Nett Investment Income Income:
Total Congregation Contribution Projects Various funds and Projects Pastors in Service Cost to company Medical Prefunding Pastors Transfer cost Continuous training Net Church Running Cost Nett Investment Income Investment yield Less Interest Allocation to Funds Church Running Cost Medical Prefunding Church Running Cost: Bishop Travel & Accommodation Office- Own office Membership fees Circuits Continuous training Vehicle Replacement cost (Pastors Transfer cost) Income: Net Solidarity contributions EKD Subsidy

Total Congregation Contribution
Pastors in Service Cost to company Medical Prefunding Pastors Transfer cost Continuous training Pastors post budget 2020 R 634,756 +7% 2021 R 675, % Budget is based on the highest salary scale - Most of our pastors are on this scale. Pastors Transfer cost was previously erroneously budgeted in the “Church Running” cost Some continuous training cost is also budgeted in this post-previously the full cost was budgeted under “Church Running” cost. Contribution to Post retirement medical fund was increased to R1.150 million. Subsidy from investments return allocated to reduce the impact. Pastor annual cost 2020 R and 2021 R

Cost of Pastors in Service
6.50% Standard Pastor cost 2019 2019 pa 2020 2020 pa 2021 2021 pa Salary 31,400 409,909 33,441 430,651 35,615 458,643 Child Allowance 450 5,400 Uniform Allowance 100 1,200 Other Allowance 400 4,800 Medical Aid 5,039 60,466 5,442 65,303 5,796 69,548 Total Cost to ELCSA (N-T) 37,520 481,775 39,833 507,354 42,360 539,592 PENSION 4,729 61,461 5,014 60,173 5,339 64,072 Pension Ex Group Life 1,090 13,081 1,161 13,929 UIF 79 1,025 84 1,077 89 1,147 Group Life 1,135 14,757 241 3,101 256 3,302 Cost to Company before medical provision 43,463 559,017 46,262 584,785 49,206 622,041 Transfer cost provision 1,178 14,141 1,347 16,162 Cost of continues Training 337 4,040 Pastors in service medical aid prefunding 2,856 34,271 2,649 31,789 2,805 33,658 Total Cost to ELCSA (N-T) Pastor in Service 46,319 593,289 50,426 634,756 53,694 675,901 Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

Enhancements to Pastors Remuneration
In 2017 the Church increased Risk insurance [Disability and Dread decease] insurance. As a result of a intervention by ELCSA[N-T], UELCSA had discussions with the ELC Pension fund. In 2018 the ELC Pension fund enhanced its Risk benefits. This allowed ELCSA [N-T] to reduce the risk insurance and is now contributing an additional 2.50% to employees pension fund. This will especially benefit the post 2010 pastors who are excluded from the Post-retirement medical subsidy. Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

Cost of Pastors in Service
2019 % VS PREV 2020 2021 Month out of 12 Budget Total Congregation Invoiced -0.5% 6.5% Contributions -Youth Pastor 7.0% Vacancy Adjustment ( ) 137.7% ( ) ( ) Total Nett Income -4.9% Cost to company Pastors -6.6% Salaries - Pastors in Service -7.3% 6.4% ELCSA (N-T) Medical Post Retirement Fund 16.8% 0.0% Subsidy-Interest allocation ( ) -16.7% ( ) Transfer Cost 83.5% 14.3% Continued Training Pastors -7.4% Net Pastors In Service ( ) -100.0% Effect of "new " cost elements added to Pastors in Service 2019 % increase 2020 2021 Cost to company 4.6% 6.4% Medical Prefunding 34 271 -7.2% 31 789 5.9% 33 658 Direct Cost 3.9% 6.3% Transfer cost 100.0% 14 141 14.3% 16 162 Continues Training 4 040 0.0% Total 7.0% 6.5%

Total Congregation Contribution Net Church Running Cost
New ELCSA(N-T) building Problems, concerns at current office Reduced Vehicle replacement provision Continuous training for Co-workers still budgeted here Pastors Transfer cost to Pastors in Service. Reduced Solidarity Contribution. Interest Allocation. Total Congregation Contribution Net Church Running Cost Church Running Cost: Bishop Travel & Accommodation Office- Own office Membership fees Circuits Continuous training Vehicle Replacement cost (Pastors Transfer cost) Income: Net Solidarity contributions EKD Subsidy Budget 2020 R 31, % 2021 R 36, % Income Static

Church Running Cost The cost of the Bishop [Salary at cost to company, housing, transport, vehicle replacement] Savings in Bishops Vehicle replacement provision was budgeted for. The Church office [Office Rental, office staff costs, Printing and Stationery Communication, Repairs and Maintenance of Office Equipment, Audit Fees, Bank Charges, Insurance] Traveling and accommodation cost for Bishop and Church Council meetings. Cost for the Synod is also provided for over 2 years During this 2018 and 2019 year the Office rental increased as we had to start paying more market related rental as ELCSA [N-T] is not a shareholder in the Kempton Park complex any more. Rental and service cost would be around R per annum and even higher if rented in open market The planned office building at the congregation Johannesgemeinde Pretoria should yield a saving of around R per annum, this will be partly offset by approximately R loss in Interest yield as the funds used to build the offices will be taken out of investments. The Solidarity contributions are reduced to R and R respectively, down from the previous level of R1.3 million. EKD Funding is maintained at € and we are very thankful for this support. There was a possibility that we could lose this support but the 2018 visit and “inspection” by EKD delegation had a positive outcome Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

Gross Church Running Cost
Nett Church Running costs 2019 % VS PREV 2020 2021 Budget Bishop [CTC and housing] 1,123,540 -5.4% 1,063,283 1,128,647 Traveling and Accommodation 431,893 -14.1% 370,925 392,461 Office Cost 995,041 10.4% 1,098,775 1,161,102 Continued Training General 108,000 -7.4% 100,000 Membership Fees 158,051 6.0% 167,534 177,586 Circuits 238,139 252,428 267,573 Total Church running costs 3,054,664 -0.1% 3,052,944 3,227,368 Moved to Pastors in Service 298,752 Total Church running costs before reallocation 3,353,416 -9% Setoff Income 2,515,000 -12.3% 2,205,000 2,225,000 Solidarity Contributions 1,300,000 -34.6% 850,000 900,000 Subsidies from E.K.D 1,215,000 0.0% Other Income - 100.0% 10,000 Interest allocation 130,000 Nett Church Running Costs to be recovered 539,664 57.1% 847,944 1,002,368 Church running Cost contribution from Congregations 838,416 1.1% Excess/(Under Recovery) Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

Cost new building Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)
Assumptions Y1 Y2 Y3 Y10 Y11 Y12 Y13 Y14 Total cost Capital amortised(years) 25 Total cost per month 2 700 Current Rent and utility cost Interest "opportunity" cost 5% CPI 6% Amortise cost 60 000 Cash Cost 32 400 34 344 36 405 54 739 58 023 61 505 65 195 69 107 Budget Cost 92 400 94 344 96 405 "Loss" of income on Capital 75 000 72 000 69 000 48 000 45 000 42 000 39 000 36 000 Total Cost Rental cost at current Venue "Saving" 32 600 45 656 59 315 "Cumulative " Saving 78 256 Payback 8 years Payback Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

Nett Church Running Cost
Net Church Running Cost 2019 Budget 2020 2021 No of posts R 29.02 % 27.27 Total Church running Costs 3,245,416 111,847 3,052,944 -5.9% 111,966 3,227,368 5.7% 118,363 EKD Grant (1,215,000) (41,872) 0.0% (44,560) Net Church Running cost "WITHOUT" Solidarity Contributions 2,030,416 69,974 1,837,944 -9.5% 67,406 2,012,368 9.5% 73,803 Solidarity Contributions (1,300,000) (44,802) (850,000) -34.6% (31,174) (900,000) 5.9% (33,007) Sundry income (10,000) (367) Interest Allocation (130,000) (4,768) (100,000) -23.1% (3,667) Budget 730,416 25,172 847,944 31,098 1,002,368 36,762 To be collected 838,416 28,894 1.1% 18.2% Net over (under) collected 108,000 3,722 % increase 13.8% 12.9% 7.6% If your congregation contributes below this level in Solidarity Contributions you are being SUBSIDISED Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

2018 Actual poor investment return
Investment assumptions 2020 2021 Interest Yield 6.50% Dividend Yield 2.00% Capital Growth 5.00% Total Congregation Contribution Projects Various funds and Projects 2018 Actual poor investment return Changed Asset Manager and shifted to foreign assets [50%] Allocation of funds to Church Running cost and Medical Prefunding Nett Investment Income Investment yield Less Interest Allocation to Funds Church Running Cost Medical Prefunding

Investment Carry BALANCE SHEET AT
Investment Income less allocation-Investment carry 2019 % VS PREV 2020 2021 Investment income Budget General funds 32.5% -1.0% Medical Funds 25.9% 9.7% Hermannsburg Schule fund 0.1% INVESTMENT INCOME 61.3% 3.4% Interest on Arrears Accounts Interest on Loans Interest Allocation ( ) -35.6% ( ) -16.1% ( ) Allocation To nett Church Running cost ( ) ( ) Allocation Medical Prefunding ( ) ( ) Net Interest carry after allocation 27.6% ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) Net Investment Carry 13 922 998.9% 43.7% Investments per Balance sheet %Return on total investment 4.42% 6.75% 6.80% BALANCE SHEET AT 2018 2019 2020 2021 Actual Budget INVESTMENTS Investments General Funds Investments Medical Funds Investment Hermannsburg Schule Reserve Standard Bank Money market

Summary Income Statement
2019 2020 2021 Summary of Income Statement elements Budget Pastors in Service ( ) Nett Church Running Costs to be recovered Investment Income less allocation-Investment carry 13 922 Total Pastors in Service and Nett Church Running cost – fully recovered Investment Carry-Allocated some to subsidise Pastors in Service and Church running cost Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

Summary of impact to Congregation Contribution
Summary of Increases 2019 % increase 2020 2021 Pastors in Service Cost 7.0% 6.5% Net Church Running Cost 28 894 7.6% 31 098 18.2% 36 762 Total Increase in 2020 is higher due to the reduced Voluntary Offerings foreseen. The increase would have been 10.2% if funds had not been allocated from Interest carry to Church running cost and medical prefunding. The total increase in 2020 for a congregation WITH a pastor in service is a reasonable 7% to R The increase in 2021 will be [7%] to R For congregations WITHOUT a pastor in service the increases are 7.6% and 18.2% respectively

CHURCH LAW 1/2019 Section 1&2 1) The Expenditure budget of the ELCSA (N-T) for the financial years 2020 and 2021 is established according to the budget in Schedule 1 attached hereto as follows: 2020: R 18,916,147 2021: R 20,175,805 (2) The financial year is the calendar year. Section 2. (1) The financial requirements to be covered by contributions of congregations for Cost of Pastor in service and Church running cost and Voluntary Contributions, in accordance with Section 74 (1) of the Constitution of ELCSA (N-T) are assessed as follows: 2020: R 18,763,156 2021: R 19,955,924

offerings for the church are prescribed:
CHURCH LAW 1/2019 Section 3 a. In accordance with Section 74 (1) of the Constitution of ELCSA (N-T) the following offerings for the church are prescribed: Prescribed Offering Prescribed number Mission Fund of the Church 12 Circuit Youth Work (see * below) 4 Theological Education Church Music (Cantate) 1 Total 21 Additional ‘recommended’ offering’s Solidarity Offerings 6 Deutsche Schule Hermannsburg* 4 Old Age Homes: APN / Richmond Road / local home* 2 Circuit Senior work* Total 14

CHURCH LAW 1/2019 Section 3 (3) The 10% offerings received from Congregations participating in the practice as approved in (2) will be allocated as follows: Offering Number % Mission Fund of the Church 12 44% Circuit Youth Work 4 15% Theological Education Church Music (Cantate) 1 4% Solidarity Offerings 6 22% Total 27 100%

Questions and issues

11/30/2019 Church Laws Law Changes – Changes in policies, procedures (Discussion necessary) Chairing of synod (minor addition) Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

11/30/2019 Church Laws Law Changes – new points (Discussion necessary) Probation Period for new Pastors Transfer of a Pastor after 12 years in a congregation Congregational membership no longer automatically linked to place of residence Minimum age for Congregational Council reduced to 18 Term of office for councillors can be 3x2 years or 2x3 or 2x4 years Lay administration of Sacraments added into Congregational Code Change due to SARS requirements in Congregational Code Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

11/30/2019 Thank you for your attention! Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (N-T)

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