1. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015

2. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 Undesignated gifts, bequests & reserves St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015

3. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 How did we use our reserves? Since 2010— Supplement of general operating fund responsibilities and obligations; Long-deferred repair or replacement of infra- structure; such as roofing, painting, lighting, tree trimming, heating and air conditioning; Nordsiek Wing repairs, parsonage repairs (floors, kitchen, driveway, and sidewalk), and other deferred church repairs; more >

4. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 How did we use our reserves? Outreach & programs Church home & property Leadership & staff And More— Transition expenses: severance, moving, and call committee expenses; Support of special ministries and projects: organ enhancement, 75 th anniversary, vacation Bible school, Bach vespers, and etc. It’s all in the three buckets

5. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 Why did we use our reserves? Since 2010… We paid cash for many large building repair projects. We probably should have rolled these projects into a capital fund appeal. This would have saved much of the reserve and undesignated gifts for MISSION.

6. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 DesignatedUndesignated Total Beginning 1/1/2010 $42,050$9,476$51,526 New Bequests & Gifts 2010–2014 $100,698$247,913$338,611 Ending 12/31/2014$40,215$2,390$42,605 Designated & Undesignated Funds Received 2010 to 2014

7. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 DesignatedUndesignated Total Capital Improvements $81,628$63,683$145,311 Supplement Revenue __$132,505 Outreach$20,905$17,672$38,577 Miscellaneous—$41,139 TOTAL$102,533$254,999$357,532 How was it used 2010–2014? Grand Total = $357,532

8. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 DesignatedUndesignated Total Kitchen & Floor Equip—$6,795 Computer & Security$4,060$4,358$8,438 Organ Upgrade—$24,030 Roof Repair/Replace$42,714$6,750$49,464 Air Conditioning$28,169$2,975$31,144 Parsonage$6,685— Capital Replace Fund—$18,755 TOTAL$81,628$63,683$145,311 Capital Improvements 2010–2014

9. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 Our 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Shows Who We Are St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015

10. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 + God comes down to us in Word and sacrament; + We respond in love and faith; + We reach out to others with the gospel in service and mercy; + We return to God in prayer, praise, and thanksgiving. This is what we believe Martin Luther We are Lutherans “This congregation confesses the Triune God — Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit.” (St. Mark’s Constitution “Confession of Faith” *C2.01)

11. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 Our Mission We INVITE all people to our church home to CELEBRATE God’s many gifts. NOURISHED by Christ Jesus and led by the Holy Spirit, we SEND enthusiastic servants to proclaim the hope and joy of life in Christ. This is what we do

12. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 Our Vision We strive to celebrate the rich diversity of God’s people, welcoming all to be nourished in their faith journeys. We live to help others and to fulfill our relationship with Christ in service to community. This is what we do

13. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 Our Core Values  Hospitality  Christian growth  Faithful stewardship  Leadership development and implementation  Excellence in worship and music  Care of youth  Compassion This is how we are known “We live to help others and to fulfill our relationship with Christ in service to community.” (from our Vision Statement)

14. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 What are one or two ways you respond to GOD’S GRACE and LOVE? 11 22 What are one or two ways we make our MISSION, VISION and our CORE VALUES visible to people around us? o1o1 o2o2 What do YOU think?

15. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 What is a Mission Opportunity Plan? It’s not a budget, it’s a plan—“a spending authorization” Based on trust in GOD’s promise to provide… … and on our RESPONSE to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our MISSION, VISION, and VALUES are made visible. It’s a plan for DOING mission in our place and time.

16. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 Answering the tough questions What would your Mission Opportunity Plan look like, based on our Mission statement? Our Mission We INVITE all people to our church home to CELEBRATE God’s many gifts. NOURISHED by Christ Jesus and led by the Holy Spirit, we SEND enthusiastic servants to proclaim the hope and joy of life in Christ. Would it look like this?

17. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 And WE use God’s gifts for … Outreach & Program Leadership & Administration Church & Property 46% 43% 11% We are stewards of God’s love And all of it happens with your generous offerings. Outreach & Program Leadership & Administration Church & Property

18. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 Making the mission real: the BIG picture The Big PictureExpenses 2013 budget2014 budget 2015 proposed Outreach $45,013$45,655$50,109 Leadership $195,443$202,482$195,373 Property $221,913$228,244$207,565 Total $462,404$476,381$453,107 2013 2014 2015 10% 11% 43% 42%43% 46% 47% 48%

19. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 2015 MOP Overview 2014 actual2014 budget 2015 proposed All income $410,065$435,635$453,107 All expenses $476,380$478,406$453,107 Deficit ($66,315)($42,771)$0 It all depends on our trust in God and your response to God’s love shown to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.

20. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 What has changed since the December presentation Income changes +Member new pledges $900 +Special capital appeal $17,206 +Thrivent grants $2,000 –Reduced estimate of member non-pledged giving ($20,610) Expense changes –Reorganized office position ($16,144) –Pastor’s base salary ($3,254) –Savings on office equip lease ($1,500) +Celebrate music expenses $2,000 Results = “A balanced budget!”

21. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 2014 BudgetDec Proposal Feb Proposal Ministry Teams13,78510,57312,573 Benevolence36,68437,536 Mortgage72,660 Utilities & Insurance68,90070,900 Property Expenses63,400048,290 Administrative Expenses16,15017,27515,775 Staff Salaries109,464108,90292,758 Sr. Pastor96,247105,869102,615 TOTAL EXPENSES$478,406$472,005$453,107 2015 MOP Expenses IncreasedDecreased

22. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 2014 BudgetDec Proposal Feb Proposal Member Pledged275,982296,706297,606 Member Non-pledged91,00085,61065,000 Special Appeal——17,206 Other Income68,65371,29573,295* TOTAL INCOME$435,635$453,611$453,107 2015 MOP Income * Includes $2,000 grant from Thrivent

23. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Ministry Teams (1) Benevolence (2) Mortgage (3) Utilities & Insurance (4) Property Expense (5) Admin. Expense (6) Staff Salaries (7) Sr. Pastor (8) 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 Total Expenses$453,107

24. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 2014 BudgetDec Proposal Feb Proposal Income435,635453,611453,107 Expenses478,406472,405453,107 DEFICIT($42,771)($18,394)0 2015 MOP INCOME STATEMENT

25. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan 2014 BudgetDec Proposal Feb Proposal Ministry Teams13,78510,57312,573 Benevolence36,68437,536 Mortgage72,660 Utilities & Insurance68,90070,900 Property Expenses63,40048,290 Administrative Expenses16,15017,27515,775 Staff Salaries109,464108,90292,758 Sr. Pastor96,247105,869102,615 TOTAL EXPENSES$478,406$472,005$453,107 TOTAL INCOME$435,635$453,611$453,107 IncreasedDecreased

26. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015 St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 2015 Mission Opportunity Plan God’s Work Our Hands Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 8, 2015