Finance Report: (Dave Bergquist)

Total contributions for May:             $  19,738.77

Total contributions Year to Date:    $  98,095.90

Goal for January - May:                    $100,000.00

Goal shortfall as of 5/31/10:             $    1,904.10                                 

General Fund balance 1/01/10:      $    5,382.72

General Fund balance 5/31/10:      $    5,514.98

Actual shortfall / ahead 5/31/10:    $   +  132.26

              May 2010 Worship Attendance

Total attendance for May 2010 -

                        Unknown (missing one week) 

Avg per weekend for May 2010 -

                        256 (4 of 5 weeks reported)

 Ascension (5/13/10):           51 (1 service)

The budget committee is working on a 12-month budget for the fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.  A proposed budget was presented to open forums the weekend of June 20^th and 21^st.  A final draft will be voted on at the June 29, 2010 Voters’ Meeting.  We look forward to a good turnout for this important voters’ meeting.

                       - David Bergquist, Finance Elder -

We've had several requests to make available automatic withdrawal for faithful regular giving.  If you would like to enroll in this program, please contact the office at 682-7377.  It only requires a cancelled check and filling out 3 lines on a form provided by our bank.

God bless all of us in the grace of giving, so that we can express to our Lord what is really important and that the ministry he's entrusted to us may continue to grow.

April 2010/2009 Worship Attendance Comparison

The budget committee is working on a 12 month budget for the fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.  The budget will be presented to open forums in the middle of June, and a final draft will be brought to the June Voter’s Meeting.  We are looking for a good turnout for this important meeting.

The Lord has richly blessed many of us, even in these uncertain economic times.  Please ask the Lord to bless the planning of our leadership as we go through the budget process and seek to adopt a budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. 

Counting Committee

Various volunteers of our congregation count the offerings on a weekly basis.  Currently we have 3 sets of volunteers who count for a month or two at a time.  They prove the cash and checks to the amounts on the individual envelopes and record the donations on record sheets under the member's name.  Reports from these donations are then given to Pastor and the Treasurer, along with the attendance count for the services, organists, and if we had any guest speakers.

More volunteers are always welcome.  Contact Dave Bergquist if you are interested.

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Property Report:  (David Hammel)

I wish to thank all of the members of Grace who helped on our “Church Clean-Up Work Day” this past May 15^th.  If I tried to list all of the members who helped, I surely would forget someone.  So, thanks to all of you!  It is very much appreciated!

Property Gift Received

Coordinating Council: Pastor

The Northern Wisconsin Produce Company (Lindemann family) has given Grace a gift of $6000 to be used as follows:  To repair the drainage issues on the south side of the church and to correct the access issues with the NE/SE entrances to the chapel.

Thank You to Tom and Alisha Fagan and their friend and fellow member, David Hansen for the cordless microphone they purchased for our use here at church.

Cleaning Committee

We do not have a regular cleaning committee for church and school.  I make calls every month for someone to vacuum the sanctuary and fellowship halls.  If you would like to be called to help with this (usually one weekend a month) please let me know.

Our cleaning of the church and school are on a voluntary basis.  The preschool teachers take it upon themselves to keep the kitchen, bathrooms, and west hallway clean and vacuumed as needed.  We still need help at least twice a year when the kitchen and preschool room floors need a good cleaning and waxing.  There is also  general cleaning done every May on our church spring clean-up day which was recently held on May 15^th.

 Also, if you happen to use the church’s kitchen and/or fellowship hall for personal activities, please clean up after yourselves when you are finished.  As I stated above, it is everyone’s responsibility to keep the church and school as clean as possible since we do not have a paid staff to do so.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!  My phone number is 683-3760 to call to volunteer or if you have any comments about the cleaning.

Wish List

There is a list being generated for non-budgeted items that are needed for our facility that members would be wiling to purchase or contribute to the cost of purchasing.

We are in need of an OSHA approved storage cabinet for our paint and supplies.  The cost of the cabinet is $600.  Anyone interested in purchasing or contributing to this item should contact Jack at 684-8636

We are looking for a "tract rack"  to put all our flyers and news from our missions and high school and other upcoming events. 

We are also considering adding to our choir efforts with the aid of bells.  Anyone interested should contact Erin Kolar.

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Outreach Report (Jay Ott)

As is outlined in our vision document in mission work, outreach is the number one priority here at Grace.  It is that time of year as the weather gets warmer to begin canvassing of our corner of Manitowoc.  We will do this one evening a week through the summer and early fall.  We will pick an evening that works best for everyone.  Please consider volunteering for this rewarding opportunity.  This is a great way to show your love for our Lord, and if you talk to anyone who has already done this, you will find out how rewarding an experience this can be.

We're still looking for help with the tract rack, either making one or donating towards the purchase of one.

Our website continues to grow.  Check it out at www.gracelutheran-church.com.  You will be pleasantly surprised.

Hopefully in the near future you will see a new logo used here at Grace.  I think it is one that is more current and reflects the spirit of what we are here.  I welcome any comments, pro or con.  Please call me at 686-0872.