Annual Report - Normandale Lutheran Church

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2015
Annual Report
N O R M A N DA L E
L U T H E R A N
C H U R C H
Normandale Lutheran Church Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Agenda
Devotions
Pastor Charlie Ruud
Call to Order
Jenny Emery-Bock, President
Procedural Items
Quorum
Parliamentarian
Approval of Minutes: January 25, 2015 Annual Meeting
Bob Sannerud, Secretary
Recess for the Annual Meeting of the Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation Tom Bock, President
Report of the President of the Church Council
Jenny Emery-Bock
Presentation and Election of Candidates for Church Council
Randy Gullickson, Vice President
Report of the Lead Pastor
Pastor Paul Pettersen
Treasurer’s Report: 2015 Financial Results and Proposed Ministry Plan for 2016
Brent Malcom, Treasurer
Proposed Property Purchase Motion
Proposed Columbarium Ministry Motion
Other Business
Prayer and Benediction
Pastor Dale Howard
Adjournment
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Table of Contents
4 | Minutes of the 2015 Normandale Lutheran Church Annual Meeting
6 | Annual Reports to the Congregation
Pastor Paul Pettersen, Lead Pastor
Jenny Emery-Bock, Church Council President
Pastor Dale E. Howard, Associate Pastor, Outreach and Congregational Care
Pastor Charlie Ruud, Associate Pastor, Faith Formation and Community Development
10 | Director Reports
David Clarke, Director of Music and Worship
Liz Paul, Director of Children and Family Ministry
Lisa Pettersen, Director of Blessing Place
12 | Administrative Report
13 | Other Reports
Normandale Women
Senior Ministry
Stephen Ministry
Archives Committee
All Together in One Place
16 | Finance Report
Brent Malcom, Treasurer
17 | Normandale Lutheran Church Financials
22 | Normandale Housing Ministry
24 | Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness
26 | Normandale Preschool
28 | Normandale Foundation
31 | All Together in One Place Financials
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Normandale Lutheran Church Annual Meeting Minutes | January 25, 2015
Normandale Evangelical Lutheran Church of Edina
Annual Congregational Meeting Minutes
January 25, 2015
Call To Order
The Annual Meeting of Normandale Lutheran Church was called to
order by Council President Jenny Emery-Bock.
Devotions
Devotions were led by Pastor Dale Howard.
Procedural Items
A quorum was determined to be present. Connie Hondl acted as
Parliamentarian.
Approval Of Minutes
The minutes of the January 26, 2014 Annual Meeting were
approved as submitted.
The Annual Meeting of Normandale Lutheran Church was recessed
for the Annual Meeting of the Normandale Lutheran Church
Foundation. Following completion of the Foundation’s annual
meeting, the Annual Meeting of Normandale Lutheran Church
reconvened.
Report of the President of the Church Council
Jenny Bock reported that the activities of the Council in 2014
included addressing budget shortfalls due to the end of Marching
Off the Maps funds, challenges of increasing attendance, and
identification and addressing facility needs. She spoke of the June
2014 meeting and the Council process of listening and discerning,
relying on the work of the All Together in One Place (ATOP) Task
Force, and taking time to discuss and build trust to bring ATOP
forward. She reiterated the themes of Next Generation Ministry
and the need to think of those who will be here after us.
Presentation and Election of Candidates for Church Council
Pastor Paul Pettersen provided a brief background on each of the
council candidates. Bob Sannerud presented the candidates for
Church Council as follows:
Caitlin Everett and Randy Gullickson, having completed their first
three-year term, are candidates for a second consecutive three-year
term. Alley Ohe and Jim Rubin are candidates for their first threeyear term.
Bob Sannerud asked if there were any nominations from the floor.
There were none.
Action: There was a motion and a second to elect the candidates as
presented. Motion approved unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report - 2014 Financial Results
Brent Malcom, Treasurer, presented the year’s financial results.
Normandale ended with income exceeding disbursements by
$19,040 (so giving was greater than spending). This result was
favorable to a budgeted breakeven (balanced budget) for the year.
This leaves us with an ending General Fund Balance of $296,483.
Proposed Budget for 2015
Brent Malcom, Treasurer, presented the 2015 Budget of Receipts
totaling $2,400,940 and Disbursements totaling $2,398,298
resulting in a small excess of receipts over spending of $2,642,
essentially a breakeven budget. Brent discussed the intersection of
the 2015 Budget and the ATOP campaign funding. Action and
questions on the 2015 Budget were deferred to after the ATOP
motion, discussion, and vote.
Report of the Lead Pastor
Pastor Paul began by recalling with gratitude the vision and
commitment of the members of Normandale who, in 1959 voted to
build the current sanctuary, the members through the ‘70s and 80’s,
and those who supported Marching Off the Maps to continue to
enhance the facility and expand our missions into the community.
He thanked Rick Torgerson for his leadership with the ATOP Task
Force and the 14 members of that task force that included four past
congregation presidents, one current and two past council members,
two past NLC Foundation presidents, one finance committee
member, two at large members, a college president, a lead pastor,
and “a partridge in a pear tree.”
Paul reminded us that the building is not for us. It is for the people
who we have not yet met or walked through our doors. It is for
all generations, from those just being born and for those who are
nearer to being born into eternity. His hope is that the people of
Normandale in 2070 will give thanks and praise to the community
of 2015 for their vision and commitment.
All Together in One Place Motion
Jenny introduced Rick Torgerson. Rick spoke about the work of the
ATOP task force, thanked the members and discussed the timeline
for the ATOP project, with an anticipated ground breaking on April
12. Jenny then introduced Steve Olson as Campaign Consultant
and Interim Business Administrator.
Jenny explained the voting procedure and read the resolution
for ATOP. “In keeping with our timeline for approving the
Comprehensive Campaign, we present to the congregation the
following motion:
Whereas, the Church Council of Normandale Lutheran Church
commissioned the Campaign Committee in March of 2014, for the
purpose of establishing a process map for a potential congregational
campaign, including a full-scale review of our facility, an assessment
of our outreach and mission ministry needs, and the envisioning of
next generation ministry,
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Normandale Lutheran Church Annual Meeting Minutes | January 25, 2015
And whereas, the All Together in One Place Committee has
undertaken this responsibility with diligent work, congregational
input and great care, establishing a Case Statement that includes
Mission, Vision, Historical Background, Project Scope, Campaign
Initiatives, and a detailed Timeline,
And whereas, the Committee, with the Council’s approval, has
employed the work of Pastor Steve Olson, for the conducting
of a feasibility study, which included interviews with 50+ NLC
households, for the purpose of gaining knowledge for the potential
campaign,
And whereas, the congregation has provided input, both formally
and informally, the staff of NLC has been informed and engaged
along the way, and the Campaign Committee has completed its
charge from the church council,
And whereas, the Campaign Committee, with Council approval,
has engaged OPUS Architects in a four-month process of
discernment around facility needs, leading to renderings that meet
our vision for building community in vital and viable spaces,
And whereas, the Outreach and Mission team, Church Council,
and Campaign Committee have reviewed the current ministries for
viability and faithfulness, adding to the vision a new partnership in
Ranchi, India,
And whereas, the Technology Team has provided a full-scale
assessment of how technology can enhance both community life
and faith formation,
And whereas, small intergenerational groups have been
commissioned for the purpose of discussing what “next generation
life” will look like at NLC,
And whereas, David Clarke has instituted a task force on
the new “Normandale Center for Fine Arts and Spirituality”,
presenting a vision to the Church Council for a five-year plan of
implementation,
And whereas, the Church Council, with direction from the
Campaign Committee and Congregational Treasurer, has reviewed
and considered the financing possibilities and ramifications for such
a campaign,
Be it resolved that the congregation of Normandale Lutheran
Church approves the All Together in One Place Case Statement to
initiate a congregational member gift solicitation plan that would
extend over five years, beginning in February of 2015.
Be it further resolved that the members of Normandale Lutheran
Church approve an every member gift solicitation for the purpose of
securing funding up to the envisioned amount of $6.85 million.
Be it further resolved that the members of Normandale Lutheran
Church approve a debt-financing structure not to exceed $2 million
in the form of long-term financing and short-term bridge financing
not to exceed $1 million.
The facility enhancement portion of this plan extends over two
calendar years, with Phase 1 beginning in Spring 2015 and Phase
2 beginning in Spring 2016, concluding in November 2016. The
initiation of Phase 2 is dependent upon available funding. This
motion also requests council permission to begin seeking lead gift
commitments prior to the annual meeting.
After a motion and second, ten minutes of vigorous discussion
followed, with questions regarding phasing and funding, the impact
of the project on different programs, particularly senior programs
and about how strong project oversight and controls would be
accomplished.
Action: At the completion of discussion, the question was called
and a paper ballot was distributed to all voting members in
attendance. Total votes were 169; the result was 92% approval. The
Congregation approved the ATOP motion.
A vote was then taken on the proposed 2015 budget. There was
a motion and a second to approve the 2015 budget as presented.
The Congregation voted to approve the 2015 proposed budget as
presented.
Other Business: None
Prayer and Benediction
Pastor Charlie Ruud closed with the assembled congregation singing
the refrain of “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Bob Sannerud
Church Council Secretary
The Church Council shall assume responsibility for all mortgage
and bridge-financing decisions throughout the course of the
campaign, and such decisions shall be consistent with the
parameters outlined in this resolution.
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2015 Annual Report to the Congregation
Pastor Paul Pettersen, Lead Pastor
In worship on Sunday, January 3, I shared a journey in scripture
under the tagline, “And God said go!”
From Abraham and Sarah, to Moses,
to Naomi and Ruth, to the prophets,
to Mary and Joseph, the shepherds
and the wise men, God is consistent
in calling us to go, to go into the unknown future, perhaps even unknown
land to unknown people, and to trust that God is leading, and in
that God has purpose for our lives.
At Normandale Lutheran Church, we have listened to
God’s call, as we have prepared our facility and ministry for the
future congregation, some of whom we will never know. Our All
Together in One Place vision is on the way to fruition. We have
raised more than $4.3 million dollars in gifts and pledges to date,
a full 90% to our goal of $4.8 million. We have completed Phase
I renovations, and have secured our benevolent partnerships for
the next five years. Thanks be to God for the generosity of our
people. Thanks be to God for the opening up of our congregation to others. Thanks be to God for the Holy Spirit’s inspiration
to take on this vision.
It began at the annual meeting in 2015, with a resounding 92% affirmative vote. From there our Campaign Committee and Council wrestled through final details with the OPUS
design/build team. In the ensuing months, congregation-wide
conversation brought forth the gifts and pledges needed. In 2015
alone, we received more than $1.5 million in gifts, positioning
us well to minimize debt needed for the project. From April
through November, the Fellowship Hall was transformed, the
Lower-Level Landing took on new life, the kitchen received significant functional improvements, the offices were renovated, the
Fireside Room and Narthex were opened up to increase meaningful encounters among our people, and the Center for Healing
and Wholeness and the Center for Children, Youth, and Family
were enhanced in the south wing. And finally, a new, enlarged,
fully functional elevator was constructed to serve our needs.
My heartfelt thanks to the staff of our congregation
for their patience in moving spaces twice, as well as for their
diligence in keeping the ministry going during the transition.
They have weathered a significant time of transition, all the while
fulfilling our staff values of understanding, innovation, collaboration, and joy. Thanks to Pastor Steve Olson and Ron Nelsen,
especially, for their ongoing attention to the administration of
Phase I. We couldn’t have done it without them!
As a result, we have dynamic new spaces, increased time
in fellowship, and quality times around the table for meals and
coffee. We are sharing life together with those we love, all the
while drawing in new people who are aware of the Holy Spirit
among us.
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Alongside the facility work, we have allotted resources
toward the development of a partnership in Ranchi, India for
the purpose of a congregationally-based community health care
project (for more see Pastor Dale Howard’s report). We have engaged Bethlehem Lutheran Church in South Minneapolis for the
purpose of partnering with them in housing ministry in South
Minneapolis. This could be a breakthrough in our ongoing work
there. We have added case management support for families in
transition. We have begun strategic planning processes with both
the Center for Healing and Wholeness and Normandale Housing Ministry. We have added resources to our Sending Forth program, providing dollars for NLC members to attend seminary.
The generosity of our congregation is something to celebrate!
Finally, we have added audio/visual capabilities both
inside and outside the worship space, to enhance our ability to
share congregational story, and inspire others to join us in ministry. Effective communication is perhaps the greatest challenge in
congregational life, and we have greatly improved our ability to
meet all generations with congregational content, decision-making, and avenues for service.
In the fall of 2016, look for our congregation to engage
a new strategic planning process, as we have lived in this one for
five years now. I see a powerful focus on Children, Youth, and
Family ministry in the next 3-5 years, as God grows the next
generation of Normandale Lutheran Church. I see congregants
reaching out to neighbors and community friends to invite them
into our fellowship. I see the strength of our congregation growing in number, worship presence, and outreach.
And I see a chapel space on the near horizon! We are
called together to give witness to Jesus and his love. We are called
to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through love, learning,
worship, and service. We are called to reach out to the next one
God sends our way, by serving their need with kindness and generosity. Our faithfulness is paramount to the future congregation
of Normandale Lutheran Church.
We give thanks for all those who have gone before us,
who now line our pathway to cheer us on. Let us now be counted among those who gave of themselves, so that others might
know the power of Christian community here in Edina.
I am honored and humbled to be your Lead Pastor, to
be alongside you in our mission…“Led by the Holy Spirit, and
living in God’s grace, Normandale Lutheran Church is a community proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ through love,
learning, worship, and service.” To God be the glory in all things,
and may the cross of Jesus go before us.
With peace and great love,
Jenny Emery-Bock, Church Council President
2015 was an exciting and chaotic
year for Normandale Lutheran
Church. We have so much to celebrate. The comprehensive ministry
campaign, All Together in One Place,
was overwhelmingly approved at
the annual meeting last January and
we were off and running: recruiting, meeting, fundraising, packing,
unpacking, repacking, worshiping,
dusting, praying, relocating, and cleaning; all while continuing
to love, learn, worship, and serve! Our beautifully crazy year
reflects the priorities that are at the heart of this campaign: generosity, gathering, and growth.
NLC is a generous community! You have been generous with
gifts of time, talent, finances, and faith. Your generosity will serve
the next generations of our community and our friends near
and far. To date, over $4.3 million has been pledged to ATOP
ministries and over $1.6 million has already been received. A
significant portion of your gifts will sustain and expand NLC
outreach missions.
I wish I had room to name them all, but these missions include
Normandale Housing Ministry, which hired a much-needed
additional caseworker and is developing new partnerships to
multiply its ability to serve the homeless. Normandale also sent a
group, in March, to meet with our new mission partners in Ranchi, India where they attended the groundbreaking of a community health care center (and waved to us during worship!). After a
recent follow-up visit, it is reported that this congregation-based
community health care partnership is fruitful and engaged.
If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need
but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions
and in truth. 1 John 3:17-18
NLC is committed to gathering! On April 12, we gathered for
the groundbreaking ceremony for work on our facility. It was the
beginning of a messy and logistically challenging time. On top
of the ATOP construction inconveniences, there was road construction everywhere. For much of 2015, gathering at Normandale took determination! Thanks to the hard work of our staff
and volunteers and to the patience of all, the daily life of NLC
carried on.
Do you remember the church picnic that moved inside due
to rain? Without access to Fellowship Hall, there were people stuffed into every nook and cranny, balancing plates and
perching on the edge of chairs to make room. I accidentally
bumped (literally) into a friend and she remarked how much
fun it was to be so close together that you couldn’t help but “run
into” people. Then this fall, when some of us were not able to
navigate without the elevator, volunteers stepped up to serve as
parking attendants. This allowed us to take full advantage of the
upper level parking lot. I heard, “Why haven’t we thought of this
before?” In 2016, let’s consistently fill our parking lots that we
need valet service!
While many such unplanned blessings rose from the chaos, we
were all thankful to dedicate the new spaces on December 13.
Normandale has a more welcoming facility that better supports
our mission. It is easier to find your way; there are more places
to sit together, new spaces to work or study, and large group
facilities that are convenient and inviting. And more bathrooms!
We are gathering all over the building in new and powerful ways.
Come on a Wednesday night for dinner and then sit and watch
the kids at the refreshment stations. The hot chocolate is a big
hit!
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love
and good deeds, not giving up meeting together as some are in the
habit of doing, but encouraging one another. Hebrews 10:24-25
NLC is energized and poised for growth! The ATOP campaign
is preparing us to meet our next generation ministry needs and
benevolence priorities. We faithfully seek to expand our capacity
to love, learn, worship, and serve and to welcome and encourage
others to join us in this mission. If we grow the Normandale Lutheran Church community it exponentially increases our ability
to do God’s work.
As we look forward, we realize that next generation ministry
requires more flexible and diverse worship, education, fellowship,
and service opportunities. Multi-use, appropriately-sized sacred
space will increase the variety of program and worship offerings
and address scheduling pressures. With only $500k-$750k in
pledges left to raise, designs for a chapel and studio, meeting,
and gym space are being drawn. Don’t put those hard hats away
just yet!
By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. Proverbs 24:3-4
We have new rooms to fill in 2016 and I am looking forward
to doing this all together! Just as we have received the gifts of
more than sixty years of faithful Normandale Lutheran Church
stewards, your gifts will bless the Normandale generations to
come. Thank you for your generosity and vision. You are a rare
and beautiful treasure.
Blessings,
Jenny Emery-Bock
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Pastor Dale E. Howard, Associate Pastor, Outreach and Congregational Care
Endings and new beginnings,
transitions, progress: 2015 certainly
embraced all this. I am blessed to be
able to engage you, the members of
Normandale Lutheran Church, in
mutual ministry.
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Congregational Care
• A summer of letters, calls,
and conversations yielded a
new Stephen Ministry class, for which I am very
grateful. (Please see the Stephen Ministry report.)
I am delighted to be teaching Confirmation again, this time
serving the wonderful Grade 9 class.
Relating to the Senior Ministry Committee, I’ve been
involved in reconfiguring “Second Thursday” into “Second
Wednesday” to fit our new Wednesday Matins & lunch
gatherings.
I meet with our Visitation Pastors, Chuck Humphrey &
Linda Willette, once a month, to discuss their ministry with
an average of 28 homebound members each. They serve
with distinction.
As a member of the Center for Healing & Wholeness board,
I’ve been asked to help develop a task force for a strategic
conversation to discern God’s plans for Normandale’s
ministry of healing and how the Center fits into it. I am
grateful for Deborah Paone’s direction as she completed her
service as Center Director, for Jennifer Monroe’s willingness
to become the new director in this time of discernment, for
every member of the Center’s board, for those who agreed
to form the new task force (No one we asked said, “No”!),
and for the Center staff, whose caring service remains
exemplary. We’ve hired Joy Skjegstad, who some years ago
led our church’s “40-Year Vision” team, to facilitate our
conversation.
Mission Outreach
• Regarding the Normandale Housing Ministry report, I
would simply note the development of a Resident Assistance
Program where families access/repay loans, the continued
need of our Rent Support program, and the amazing results
we see with students supported through two Education
Support funds (one for higher education: we have a formerly
homeless student now at Carleton!).
• Our Ranchi, India Task Force and the Community
Health Care Subcommittee of the Northwestern Gossner
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ranchi, India, continue to
follow our mutually developed “Implementation Plan” for
congregation-based community health care. Along the way
we have developed a solid advisory group that includes Dr.
Vijay Aruldas, past General Secretary/CEO of the Christian
Medical Association of India and Head, Outpatient
Services, at CMC Vellore; Dr. Shantidani Minz, professor of
Community Health, CMC Vellore; Esther Ghosh, former
Project Coordinator, Emmanuel Hospital Association; and
now Dr. John Oommen, Christian Hospital Bissamcuttack.
Major Developments
• Groundbreaking for the Community Health Centre and a
Memorandum of Agreement signed during our March visit.
Team members in attendance: Pastor Paul, Amy James, Kim
Sannerud, Ann Bentdahl.
• Selecting and training (at Bissamcuttack) our first
Community Health Workers: Arvind Khalko and Salima
Kujur, who have begun work in three villages near the Navin
Doman seminary. And selection of Dr. Arthur Minz as
programme director.
• Groundbreaking for the 6-unit staff housing, half of which
will be for our community health staff.
• Continuing conversations with our missionaries at Navin
Doman, Rev. Drs. Neeraj & Nijhar Ekka, who have been
critical to developing this vision. I’m delighted to note
the Nijhar will be one recipient of the Luther Seminary
Faithfulness in Ministry Cross Award (February 2, 2016).
• ¡Mission Peru! (which now sees itself as “Posse Peru!”)
continues to support and converse with Señora Clara
Santander and the staff and beautiful children of Huch’uy
Runa, Cusco. We plan a visit in Summer 2016.
• Our Sunday School completes the second of two years
learning about, relating to, and helping support the children
of Faith Bible Church, Kompolcha, Ethiopia, most of
whose parents died of AIDS. The local counterpart to this
overseas ministry continues to be SAYFSM (Sub-Saharan
African Youth & Family Services in Minnesota), which also
serves Africans with HIV. We thank God for Rode and her
father, Pastor Shewaye Molla, in Ethiopia, and for Ephraim
Olani & Esther Namarra and their staff in St. Paul. I much
appreciate the energy, ideas, and hard work that supports
these ministries: Liz Paul, Kim Sannerud, Joan Levin, et al.
• We continue our traditional support for the good ministries
of VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People) and CES
(Community Emergency Services) even as we initiate
conversations with other organizations equally committed to
action compelled by the gospel of Jesus Christ. (Look for a
Hunger Task Force in 2016.)
And to Pastor Paul and Pastor Charlie and the entire church
staff: Good to be colleagues in ministry. Shukriya!
Pastor Charlie Ruud, Associate Pastor, Faith Formation and Community Development
Christ’s grace, mercy, and love to
you beloved people of Normandale Lutheran Church. As I sit to
reflect, review, and report on the
past year in the life of ministry together with you as Associate Pastor of Faith Formation and Community Development, it is quite
mindboggling to think of the vast
amount of change and development which has occurred in
one year. God has been busy among us. Building, staff, programming, and vision have all witnessed new meaningful and
immediate realities of faithful journey together. The changes
have posed great challenges and adjustments specifically for
my work and others involved in our faith formation ministry,
but is has also created space and insight for new development
and vision which has already proved faithful and fruitful and
continues to bring great hope for all which is ahead. Here are
some significant highlights to note from this year:
Youth, and Family Ministry
• Long-time Director of Youth and Family Ministry, Steve
Hanson, resigned his position in late April. The congregation gave thanks for his work and presence with us.
• Matt Schroeder filled in wonderfully as our summer
Youth and Family Ministry Interim Director, leading
weekly gatherings of youth and serving as coordinator
and presence on youth summer trips.
• 14 youth and 4 adults attended, witnessed, and shared
the love of Christ at the ELCA National Youth Gathering
in Detroit - the first time NLC had attended this event in
recent decades. Plans are in place to attend again in 2018.
• 40 youth of the NLC Youth Choir toured to Seattle singing concerts and sharing Christ’s love with each other and
many congregations.
• A redeveloped format of Confirmation ministry was
launched this fall to great engagement including large
group and small group time, classes led by the pastors
focused on the Story of our Faith, the Practice of our
Faith, and the Witness of our Faith, and combining with
three weeks of elective classes led by various adult experts
in our community. 81 students (7-9th grade) are enrolled
and more than 30 adult leaders participate. Early experience and feedback has been excellent.
• Two all-youth service events each were attended by more
than 50 youth: one in the spring packing meals at Feed
My Starving Children, and one in the fall collecting, delivering, and repackaging donations of over 5,000 diapers
and 700 rolls of toilet paper for our ministry partner,
VEAP in Bloomington.
• Faithful gatherings of 10-20 high school youth weekly for
Wednesday night High School Hangout led by wonderful
adult volunteer, Betsy Narr, and 10-20 youth on Sunday
mornings for Fellowship and Learning led primarily by
another fantastic adult volunteer, Michelle Arreola.
We continue to search for a qualified candidate for Director
of Youth and Family Ministry who is the right fit for Normandale. Great thanks to the search committee who helped
developed the job description and interview candidates
throughout the summer and fall. I look forward to having a
specific staff member to attend to these needs and hope that
the congregation will support it with funding. In the meantime, despite the position not being filled, the ministry is
progressing well and being engaged faithfully.
Faithful Connections and Formation
Long-time Director of Connections, Amy James, stepped
down from her role in December to pursue other vocational
callings. We give thanks for her good ministry. Below are
some highlights from some of her good work and the collective work of welcome and connection.
• We welcomed 25 households totaling 59 people through
new-member communities affirmed in winter and fall.
• Men’s and Women’s retreats were hosted successfully for
the first time at Normandale. 63 women and 35 men
attended these events. These retreats, along with events
such as Art on Canvas, Vineyard Event, Women’s Circles,
Advent Pauses, Men’s Fulton Brewery socials, and Men’s
Advent breakfast, continue to provide great ways for
adults to connect in faith.
• A new With Gratitude Sunday in May gave opportunity
to affirm and recognize all who serve in any area of Normandale with mailings, recognitions in worship, a “wall
of gratitude”, and a gift of NLC logo travel tumblers.
• 131 people attended and served one another at the 2nd
Annual St. Paul Saints game and tailgate AMEN event.
• Assisted Parking Teams helped accommodate all those in
need with valet parking at the upper level entry for the
period August through November while the elevator was
in renewal. Many thanks to Rich Lovdal, David Chin,
Paul Patzloff, and Arne Selbyg for their leadership.
• Hospitality/Food Team envisioned and created a plan
for ways that hospitality can happen and be supported at
Normandale and for the hire of a Chef/Culinary Manager. Many thanks to Paul Schroeder, Dale Riley, Vicki
Brunsvold, Becky Ruud, and Laura Rubin for their work.
• Kimlinh Bui accepted the new position of Culinary Manager and is already boosting the welcome and fellowship
of the community.
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2015 Director Annual Reports to the Congregation
Pastor Charlie Ruud, continued
New Spaces
The renovations to the building in Phase 1 of the All Together
in One Place campaign have proven to operate in hoped-for
functions. The Fireside Room, Landing, and Fellowship Hall
have been populated and activated by all. Youth especially
have found a home in the new places on Wednesdays with
them congregating and meeting one another now in the
prime gathering spots in the church. Parents and adults are
witnessed working and socializing throughout the week.
Into 2016, plans are to develop the new Children, Youth, and
Family Center (across from the elevator) to make it a central
place of Children, Youth, and Family gathering, fellowship,
and events. It will give our Children, Youth, and Family Ministry a more visible and prominent place and focus as a key
part of the congregation’s mission.
Looking Ahead
I assure you, these are mere snippets of all that goes on in
our community. Please see the other reports and especially
Director of Children and Family Ministry, Liz Paul’s report
for more.
Looking ahead, I anticipate a year of growing knowledge and
community among our youth and amid the congregation at
large as programming continues to develop. New staffing will
hopefully free me to have more engagement and initiative of
community among adults, both with new adult education
opportunities and making new connections.
Above all, thank you for the privilege of serving as pastor
with you. What Normandale does and provides together as
a congregation in Christ cannot be achieved without your
help, monetary support, time, passion, commitment, and
engagement. I pray God would continue to use you, me, and
all who encounter Normandale Lutheran Church to share the
good news of our Savior, Jesus.
Alongside you in the gospel,
David Clarke
Director of Music & Worship
2015 was a year of changes at Normandale; the most
obvious is the completion of Phase 1 of our remodel of
space. The new elevator and the open spaces have created
such a positive use of our facility. It has allowed people to
use church space to do mobile work anytime of the day. I
see parents of Normandale Preschool and Blessing Place
students enjoying a cup of coffee while working on their
laptops; why not at Normandale instead of Starbucks!
An addition of a short worship service at 11:30 am on
Wednesdays followed by a light lunch is meant to be
another opportunity for people who are in the building
to join our worship life. I look forward to the completion
of Phase 2 and the building of a new chapel. On a more
somber note, I have said goodbye to two co-workers who
are dear friends and are missed in daily interaction. Thanks
to Steve Hanson and Amy James for their years of good
work at Normandale and God’s blessings as you move on to
new horizons.
Several concerts were hosted by our congregation with the
Normandale Choir participating in three major events:
• January Epiphany Hymn Festival lead by organist,
Sarah Garner
• Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis and Normandale choir
collaborating in March for a performance of Mac
Wilberg’s “Requiem”
• December Benefit concert with the Civic, presenting
Gerald Finzi’s “In Terra Pax.”
In addition to the Normandale Choir’s work, concerts were
presented by the following groups: Bells of the Lakes, Lyra
Ensemble (from St. Petersburg, Russia), Iowa Statesmen,
Edina Chorale, and No Limits Brass Choir.
The Normandale Youth Choir traveled west in June
presenting concerts in 8 churches in Montana, Washington,
and South Dakota. I am blessed to work with students who
are eager to share their faith through song. We keep them
busy and I do wish I could spend more time with them in
rehearsal and “require” attendance, but I am thankful for
what they can give! I am thankful too for our faithful music
staff, Jack Swanson, Ruth Oliphant, Lorna Wolthoff, and
Angela Anderson, all who share their gifts as a calling and
not just as a job.
As I write this, I am preparing an antiphon for the Psalm
at Sunday’s worship, an appropriate prayer for Normandale
and our world in 2016: “In his time may the righteous
flourish; and let there be an abundance of peace till the moon
shall be no more.” Psalm 72:7
2015 Director Annual Reports to the Congregation
Liz Paul
Director of Children and Family Ministry
Lisa Pettersen
Director of Blessing Place
It was another fun year in Children
and Family Ministry filled with
love, learning, worship, and service
at Normandale Lutheran Church.
Here are some of the highlights and
important things to note from our
ministry last year:
• 295 children participated in Sunday School during the
2014-2015 year. Our first year with a Large Group/
Small Group model Sunday School for 3rd-5th grade
was informative, and we adapted what we learned for
a new Large group lesson time for our 3rd-4th graders
this year with good success so far.
• Our 2015 Christmas Program, Come to Bethlehem
and See, was held during the 11:00 am worship service
for the first time. This enabled more people from the
congregation to witness the Word within the children’s
lessons and songs.
• Faith Markers, ParentRest, and Wednesday Night
Explorers continue to be staples of our ministry with
good attendance. Our Wednesday Night Explorers
numbers continue to rise steadily each year it is offered.
ParentRest hosted parent-educator Marilyn Sharpe for a
special brunch/speaker event in November with over 65
people in attendance.
• AMazing EveNts continued in 2015. These events have
welcomed families of Normandale to events such as
sledding, service projects, an Easter Egg Hunt, a Saints
Game, and more. AMEN events will continue in 2016
starting with our annual sledding event.
• Summer ministries kept us busy! We climbed Mount
Everest with Vacation Bible School, sent 18 children
and youth to Camp Wapo, had a Family Camp weekend in early June, and enjoyed a fabulous evening at the
Saints game with the families of our congregation, to
name a few.
Children and Family Ministry would be nothing without
the hundreds of congregation members who volunteer their
time each year. Whether it is as a Sunday School teacher,
committee member, VBS volunteer, ParentRest facilitator,
Wednesday morning volunteer, Christmas program helper,
or any of the other countless roles people fill, this is the
ministry of the whole people of Normandale. I am grateful
for my daily opportunity to work with all of the children,
youth, and adults who make this ministry possible.
Blessing Place, the Normandale
toddler preschool program, serves
children ages 18-33 months.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
• I serve as Director and one of the
Lead Teachers.
• We currently have 5 people on
staff - Two Lead Teachers: myself and
Kristin Skunberg; two Assistant Teachers: Catie Brackin
and Becky Ruud; one Teacher’s Aide: Krista Nelson.
Kristin Skunberg and I work every day; the other teachers work 2 or 3 days a week.
We currently have 35 students who attend 1, 2, or 3
days a week. Seven of our students are members of
Normandale.
We are licensed by the State of Minnesota, have an
Edina Food Establishment license, are accredited by
NAEYC along with the Preschool, and we are very close
to receiving our 5 Star Parent Aware rating.
We are located in the church nursery on the first floor.
We have two fully furnished classrooms and a large motor space that we use every day. We use the Preschool
playground when weather permits.
We are open from 9:00 am-12:00 pm Monday through
Friday.
We teach a theme-based curriculum and do an art project every day. We also incorporate science, math, music,
dance, and literature.
We offer a 6-week summer school program called
“Toddler Treehouse” and will have up to 20 students
attending.
Registration began January 6 for the fall and begins in
February for summer school.
My goal is to have 40 students by the end of the school
year.
Thank you!
Lisa Pettersen
Your partner in Christ,
Elizabeth Paul
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Administrative Report
Pastoral Acts and in Memoriam
2015 Pastoral Acts
Baptisms47
Confirmed23
Weddings11
Funerals
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In Memoriam
The following members* and friends departed this life in 2015:
Mildred Banks*
Francis Hyjek*
Julie Smeby*
Marie Carlson*
Robert Ingman*
Helen Smith*
Cal Colvin*
Thomas Linhares*
Alexander Susee
Geraldine Dissmeyer* James Lundquist*
John Swanson
Helen Ellingson*
Nancy Meadley*
Constance Villneauve
Virginia Fallon*
Carl Nelson*
George Warner*
LaVayne Finberg*
Dorothy Neve*
Patricia Wirkkala*
Britta Garven
Esther Pederson*
Sharon Wood
Marilyn Gerecke*
Elaine Pehrson*
Lawrence Henke*
Elliot Shuster
Statistical Report of Congregational Membership
January 1, 2015 - December 31,2015
Members receivedBAPTIZED
CONFIRMED
By Baptism321
New Members
By Transfer3224
By Affirmation of Faith1412
By Rite of Confirmation
23 23
Total Received10160
Decrease
By Transfer7054
By Death2121
Dropped
0 0
Total Decrease9175
Membership 1/1/2015
Membership 12/31/2015
2,318
2,328
1,849
1,834
Other Reports
Normandale Women
Senior Ministry
Normandale Women continue their commitment to
“grow in faith, affirm our
gifts, support one another
in our callings, engage in
ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in
the church, the society, and the world.”
2015 Executive Board: President: Heide Moss, Treasurer:
Sue Mickelberg, Secretary: Gloria Peterson, Event Coordinators: As coordinated based on events, also in attendance/
welcome are circle leaders (see Normandale Women directory to determine per circle).
2016 Executive Board: President: Heide Moss, Treasurer:
Sue Mickelberg, Secretary: Pam Stauffer, Event Coordinators: As coordinated based on events, also in attendance/
welcome are circle leaders (see Normandale Women directory to determine per circle).
Senior Ministry provides a variety of events for seniors age
65 and older. The events are managed by various members
of the congregation and overall by the Senior Committee.
The Senior Committee is composed of individuals who are
interested in organizing the events provided for the benefit
of Normandale’s seniors. Various programs are supported to
produce items to supply to charitable organizations.
2015 Growth & Events
• Spring Service Project supported Global Health
Ministries by providing and packaging 56 HIV/AIDS
Hospice kits along with $560 in financial contributions
for shipping and medicine supplies. 16 women attended and completed 82 volunteer hours.
• Two Informational Meetings were held in October 2015; 36 women attended these events. Further
communications have resulted in the creation of 3 new
circles along with adding new women to existing circles
for a total of approximately 25 new women in circles.
• Fall Service Project partnered with the Circle Information Meetings and collected money and items to give
to Normandale House/Norma’s Closet. Large amounts
of household items were donated, and a total of $308
in financial contributions was received from the two
events. The board approved rounding the donation to
$400, so with the $250 Thrivent gift card (for which
Katie Reagan completed the paperwork), along with
$227 in coupon savings, Normandale Women were
able to donate $877 of household items in addition to
the donated items from the drive.
• Circle Contributions to the synod was $422 which the
board rounded up to $500.
We continue to strive to share the circle experience (friendships, support, and sharing in our faith) with Normandale
Women along with balancing everyone’s time commitments. Normandale Women continues to be financially
self-sufficient while making a significant impact to the
charities they have an interest in.
Senior Ministry programming includes:
• Second Wednesday: Held from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm on
the 2nd Wednesday of each month, this program includes a book club, games, the weekly Matins worship
service, lunch, and a program of interest. The opportunity to visit with friends exists if the book club or games
are not of interest. Refreshments, generally from a
Swedish menu, are served at Frank & Lynn’s Kaffebord
table during the period of time of the book review and
games. Blood pressure readings and adjustment of eye
glasses are offered to those attending the program. Prior
to September, this event was held on the 2nd Thursday
of each month and was named SecondThursday.
• Educational Programming: Trips in past years included
the Guthrie, the Seminary, the Minnesota Arboretum,
The Minnesota Science Museum, Minnesota Historical
Society, and a play at the Plymouth Playhouse.
• Social events: The primary event was the Lutfisk Dinner
held in December. 80 dinners were served. The 75th
Anniversary of Normandale Lutheran Church was recognized by a presentation held at Grange Hall in July.
• Service Programs: These are programs which produce
or collect support for charity. Included is the knitting
of caps, scarves, and mittens, and the sewing of quilts.
Gifts for Needy Seniors in the Metro area are collected at Christmas time. Collections of money and food
products are collected for VEAP and CES. Thrivent’s
Action Team program is promoted to provide funds to
support these and a variety of other programs.
• Home Blessings: Seniors support the parish nurse, Kaye
Wolthe, in blessing a new house, an apartment, or a
condominium into which seniors have moved.
• Friends and Family: Cards are sent to all seniors, 80
years and older, to recognize Christmas, Easter, and
birthdays. This activity is supported by Mary Circle.
• Senior Happenings: A newsletter publication was published and mailed every other month to all members 75
years and older. This information is now being published within the Normandale News.
Blessings for continued growth in 2016!
Heide Moss
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Other Reports
Stephen Ministry
Archives Committee
Stephen Ministry is the one-to-one caring ministry which
pairs a care receiver experiencing a life crisis with a trained
care giver who joins with the care receiver on his or her
journey. Highlights of the work of Stephen Ministry during
2015 include the following:
The committee has continued to organize materials in the
Archives Room and store them in appropriate archival
material following the methods recommended by Region 3
Archives, ELCA.
Training
We are excited to have eight people training to become
Stephen Ministers: Cathy Kohn, Jonathan Kuehl, Elizabeth Mangold, Emily Tangren, Stacy Tangren, Seth Trotter,
Nancy Wright, and Richard Wright. In September, the new
participants were blessed at worship, surrounded by current
and previous Stephen Ministers.
Service
Through the work of our Stephen Ministers, Normandale
reaches out to care receivers not only in their homes, but
also in care facilities and hospitals. We currently have 12
active Stephen Ministers at Normandale.
Looking ahead to 2016, we are looking forward to the commissioning of the new class and the support of Dana Arnold
as she focuses on caring ministry at Normandale.
Finally, we need to acknowledge and thank:
• All the pastors for their commitment to Stephen Ministry.
• Pastor Dale for his leadership of Stephen Ministry and
support of its leaders.
• Stephen Leaders Julie Nelson for her work assigning
Stephen Ministers, and Nancy Chesser for her communication efforts at Normandale.
• Stephen Ministers for their behind-the-scenes care
they give to their care receivers and to each other.
Peace and blessings as we enter 2016!
Martin Hidy
Accomplishments of the year include:
• Presented a Second Thursday Program on July 9,
2015 at Grange Hall, commemorating NLC’s 65th
anniversary, including speakers from various areas of
the church over the years, a brochure, and a display of
historical items. 50 people attended.
• Worked with an Administrative Assistant to review
materials in the Records Room prior to construction
in order to identify items appropriate for the archives.
Some items, it was determined, belong with the NLC
church administrator or the Lead Custodian.
• Hosted a site visit on May 27, 2015, from St. Philips
Lutheran Church in Fridley including their Senior
Pastor, business manager, and four members of their
Heritage Committee. Pastor Paul, along with Linda,
Bob, and Don reviewed the function of this committee,
along with organization and proper storage of materials.
• Received historical items displaced by construction in
order to track and store them. Currently, this includes
the Senior Pastor Portraits and other items.
• Coordinated with Council President and
Administrative Assistant filing of council minutes,
reports, and executive committee minutes as specified
by the NLC Constitution.
Appreciation is expressed to members of the committee for
their faithfulness to this work. Committee members are:
Don Henderson, Robert Johnson, Gloria Peterson, and Bob
Wolff.
Thanks be to God!
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Bjerke
Chairperson
Other Reports
All Together in One Place
In 2015, Normandale Lutheran Church launched a five-year
comprehensive campaign: All Together in One Place. This new
beginning was the result of many previous years of visionary
and strategic planning, and preparation by the Church Council and additional key leaders and stakeholders throughout the
congregation. We hold in gratitude all who have been involved in that process, including the leadership of Jenny Bock
and the church council this past year.
As a result, Phase One of the construction project has
strengthened the building as a tool for mission and ministry.
Opportunities for hospitality have increased, community life
has been strengthened, care and stewardship have occurred,
and new technology has been installed, providing the opportunity to communicate the Gospel, the mission of NLC,
and local and global outreach ministries, funded through the
campaign.
A Capital Campaign Committee was formed, and, in concert
with key leaders in outreach ministries and with the selection
of OPUS for design and construction, the conceptual framework for a comprehensive campaign was born. Thank you for
the incredible leadership and time commitment this team has
provided throughout the process: Dr. Rick Torgerson, Chair,
Eric Askegaard, Diane Brady, Gregg Colburn, Stacey Curme,
Mark Eckstein, Kristin Engman, Sarah Howard, Rick Ites,
Nick Konat, Brent Malcom, Kris Noble, Kristi Shepherd, and
Pastor Paul Pettersen.
Plans for Phase Two are already underway, which will include
a new multi-use chapel as well as gym and gathering spaces
below. The timing for construction will depend on additional
pledges of at least $500,000. There is no doubt that God has
provided the resources in the life of this faith community for
this to be accomplished!
In the fall of 2014, I conducted a feasibility/implementation
study, which included over 40 interviews with a cross-section
of members. The overall recommendation was to proceed
with a $5 million five-year comprehensive campaign. In
consideration of the scope of the construction project, the
magnitude of outreach support, and the recognition that the
total pledges and eventual gifts would be made over the years
of 2015-2019, the recommendation and eventual decision
was to divide the construction project into two phases. The
approval to proceed with the campaign, construction, and
financing was made at the January 2014 congregational meeting.
Many people were involved in the Campaign effort. I am
particularly grateful for the leadership of the General Chairs
for the Campaign: Greg & Lisa Buck, Lowell & Deb Stortz,
and Lee & Maggie Valenta, and for the creative and talent of
Jen Colburn in campaign design and communication.
The initial response of the congregation was tremendous, resulting in $3.8 million in gifts and five-year pledges, over and
above annual ministry support. This was followed by an increased generous response of $500,000 in new and increased
pledges. In addition to everyone who has contributed financially to the Campaign, we are indebted for all who gave of
their time in some many ways, including those offering their
expertise in trades and construction, architecture, technology,
and reviewing legal documents.
I am grateful to Pastor Paul for his inspiring leadership and
the invitation to serve as part-time business administrator in
addition to my campaign responsibilities. These have included
serving as a liaison between staff and our contractors during
construction, and oversight of finances and property.
Special thanks to Donna Klingenberg and Wendy Reynolds
from our church staff, and to the expert leadership of Brent
Malcolm, Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee, and
to those who served on the committee: Stacey Curme, Bud
Meadley, Josh Paula, and Andrew Toftey.
Thank you to Ron Nelsen and to the custodial team for the
extra effort and skills they provided throughout the construction process. And thank you to all the staff for their patience
and flexibility in the midst of a very full year with many
changes. It has taken a village (NLC faith community!) for
everything that has been accomplished! I am grateful to have
served with you this past year.
Soli Deo Gloria!
Pastor Steve Olson
Campaign Consultant & Interim Business Administrator
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Finance Report
Treasurer and Finance Committee Report
The Normandale Lutheran Church Finance Committee and Treasurer monitor the financial affairs and condition of the church
and provide the Church Council with advice pertinent to budgeting, asset management, insurance, auditor relations, and other
periodic financial decisions. Each month, the committee meets to review the current month and year-to-date financial reports,
to identify areas of opportunity or concern, and to review results and decisions made in Church Council meetings.
The 2015 financial results of the Normandale Lutheran Church operations are summarized below. It was an extraordinary year
in financial regards, mostly because of the successful first stages of the All Together in One Place (ATOP) Capital Campaign, and
the church enjoyed another year of very strong support from congregational members as well as responsible expense management by staff leaders.
Receipts
Overall receipts into the NLC General Fund for operations, independent of ATOP, were $2.05 million. Contributions to the
General Fund were down approximately 5% compared to the prior year. However, in addition to General Fund giving, new
ATOP receipts exceeded $1.5 million for the year. So, overall support to NLC operations and ministries were up dramatically
in 2015.
Expenditures
Overall expenses for NLC ongoing operations were contained below budget for the year, given the shortfall in General Fund
receipts. Overall expenditure levels were effectively flat for the year, at a level consistent with prior year spending.
Surplus/Deficit
NLC General Fund operations produced a net financial surplus of $670 for 2015, representing effectively “breakeven” financial
results and matching the budget set for the year.
All Together in One Place (ATOP)
The initial results of the ATOP campaign were evidenced in 2015 by the effective completion of Phase 1 facility improvements
as well as new support for NLC’s mission and outreach efforts. Of note, Phase 1 facility improvements have been accomplished
at a cost below the forecasted amounts from a year ago. Additionally, in association with ATOP’s purposes, NLC refinanced its
mortgage in mid-2015 with improved terms and established a new relationship with Mission Investment Fund, the financing
arm of the ELCA.
Finance Committee Members
Stacey Curme, Bud Meadley, Aaron Mowbray, Josh Paula, and Andrew Toftey.
I would like to thank members of the Committee and Church Council for their dedication to the responsible management of
the financial assets provided through the grace of God and a most generous congregation. I would also like to offer my appreciation for staff members Steve Olson and Donna Klingenberg for their diligent efforts serving Normandale Lutheran Church.
Thank you!
Respectfully submitted,
Brent Malcom
Treasurer
Normandale Lutheran Church Financials
NORMANDALE LUTHERAN CHURCH
BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 2015
(unaudited)
Operating
Fund
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash
$
Money-Market Funds
Mission Development Fund
Certificates of Deposit
Stock
Demand Investment Construction
Funds Held by ELCA & NLC Foundation
Total Current Assets
50
43,125
50,000
3,872
Total Assets
$
LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCES
Current Liabilities
Prepaid Pledges
Long Term Liabilities
Mortgage Payable
$ 114,290
Total Liabilities
$ 114,290
Total Liabilities & Fund Balances
6109
Wilryan
House
97,047
Marching
Off the
Maps
Restricted
Normandale All Together
& Designated
Preschool
In One
Funds
Place
$
$
$
$
-
97,047
Long term Assets
Land, Building, & Improvements
Equipment & Furnishings
Organ
Loan Refinancing Cost
Accumulated Depreciation
Total Long Term Assets
Fund Balances
Undesignated Funds
Church Organization Funds
Designated Gift Funds
Memorial Funds
Other Restricted Funds
Specific Purpose Funds
Total Restricted & Unrestricted Funds
Land,
Building &
Equipment
-
-
$ 9,912,843
697,849
369,865
11,788
(4,654,707)
6,337,638
$
$ 6,337,638
$
-
416,383
200
48,338
46,793
463,176
48,538
$
$
250
(7,123) $ 500,723
$
$
50,000
$
3,872
$
835,676 $ 882,469
828,553 $ 1,437,314
-
$ 9,912,843
$ 697,849
$ 369,865
$
11,788
$ (4,654,707)
$ 6,337,638
-
$
-
.
$
463,176
$
48,538
$
828,553
$ 7,774,952
$
$ 2,209,691
$ 2,209,691
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
48,538
$
-
819,578
$ (17,243) $ 4,127,948
$
$
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$ 2,323,981
$
27,008
141,893
27,311
120,505
146,459
463,176
$
48,538
$
828,553
$ 4,930,283
$
75,546
$ 150,868
$
27,311
$ 120,505
$ 146,459
$ 5,450,972
$
463,176
$
48,538
$
828,553
$ 7,774,952
$
$ 6,337,638
114,290
$ 2,209,691
$ (17,243) $ 4,127,948
97,047
Total
Funds
8,975
* In 2015 we transferred the Wilryan Asset into the Property Fund (Land, Building & Equipment)
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Normandale Lutheran Church Financials, continued
NORMANDALE LUTHERAN CHURCH
COMPARISON OF 2015 ACTUAL, 2015 BUDGET & PROPOSED 2016 BUDGET (unaudited)
2015
BUDGET
RECEIPTS
Pledged Giving
Unpledged Giving
Sunday School
Special Offerings:
Lent and Easter
Thanksgiving (World Hunger)
Christmas
Misc. Designated Gifts
Normandale House
Bangladesh College of Christian Theology
Healing & Wholeness
Food Shelves (VEAP, CES)
Mission & Outreach Events
SAYFSM
Missionary Support
Mission Peru
Disaster Relief/ ELCA Malaria Campaign
Sheriden Project
All Together In One Place
Grants and Bequests
Use of Facilities
Activity Fees
Other Receipts
TOTAL RECEIPTS
26,703
6,079
21,225
22,557
25,000
8,828
11,000
2,500
1,233
9,603
4,163
2,400
285,000
45,050
49,875
23,769
$ 2,400,940
EXPENDITURES
Salaries and Benefits
Administrative Expenses
Worship & Music
Faith Formation
Youth and Young Adult Ministry
General Ministry Expense
Hospitality
Church Operations
Mission and Outreach
Mortgage and 6109 Wilryan Purchase
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
1,402,689
146,800
37,250
49,320
21,540
38,699
26,300
151,600
448,100
76,000
$ 2,398,298
RECEIPTS OVER EXPENDITURES
$
1,591,000
261,941
3,014
2,642
2015
ACTUAL
$
2016
BUDGET
1,462,620
277,160
5,007
1,214,000
648,000
6,500
21,767
6,102
17,662
0
7,530
25,000
10,203
4,367
8,049
340
8,310
0
10,686
0
200,000
15,749
48,238
60,114
57,535
2,246,439
23,000
5,500
21,000
1,800
5,000
25,000
16,000
5,000
9,000
500
9,000
5,000
2,300
430,000
58,350
99,500
65,822
2,650,272
$
1,387,152
139,011
32,104
46,797
9,972
22,688
25,399
186,607
344,029
52,010
2,245,769
1,463,100
157,450
47,000
59,950
10,000
49,050
52,400
167,550
520,600
123,602
2,650,702
$
670
$
$
(430)
TABLE OF EXPENDITURES
2015
BUDGET
Salaries and Contract Services
Payroll Taxes, Employee Benefits
2015
ACTUAL
2016
BUDGET
1,054,300
348,389
$
932,612
454,540
1,076,000
387,100
$ 1,402,689
$
1,387,152
$ 1,463,100
Office Supplies
14,000
$
10,173
12,000
Postage
Bank Charges
10,000
3,400
10,672
4,808
10,000
5,000
4,000
8,300
2,743
12,103
4,000
15,000
Insurance
Audit Fees
47,000
13,600
48,556
13,795
50,000
14,000
Pastors' Discretionary Fund
Auto Reimbursement
Equipment Leases/Service Contracts
2,000
15,400
29,100
2,024
8,563
25,573
2,000
15,000
30,450
SALARIES AND BENEFITS
Other Office Expenses
Computer Supplies and Service
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
$
146,800
$
139,011
22,400
6,000
1,000
3,450
4,400
$
19,549
4,335
485
4,593
3,143
37,250
$
32,104
18,350
$
19,077
20,750
400
260
400
Vacation Bible School
Confirmation
Adult Faith Formation
6,200
6,600
4,200
5,271
3,410
2,979
6,000
5,600
6,500
Parent/Children Ministries
Devotional Materials
5,000
1,600
5,868
2,100
9,300
1,450
Library
Nursery & Blessing Place Supplies
695
6,275
175
7,657
900
9,050
Worship Supplies
Organ and Piano Service
Workshops and Clinics
Choirs
Instrumentalists & Other Music Expense
WORSHIP AND MUSIC
$
Sunday School Materials and Supplies
Explorers
FAITH FORMATION
$
49,320
$
46,797
$
157,450
23,900
6,000
800
12,350
3,950
$
$
47,000
59,950
19
2015
2015
2016
BUDGET
ACTUAL
BUDGET
Sunday Morning Curriculum
1,040
High School Hang Out
Youth Events
146
500
2,400
6,000
394
948
1,500
2,000
Youth Retreats/Camping
Youth Resources
2,300
1,800
0
484
2,000
Youth Missions
8,000
8,000
4,000
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
$
21,540
$
$
9,972
$
10,000
Stephen Ministry
Parish Nurse
3,059
900
1,167
163
3,000
500
New Member Ministry
Stewardship
Communication
Connections (Lay Ministry)
Men's and Women's Ministry
2,200
8,500
6,900
5,300
6,500
30
9,658
6,522
2,363
354
1,900
8,500
9,050
5,700
14,100
190
300
158
38
300
300
Senior Ministry
"Normandale Serves"
Delegates and Convention
1,000
1,700
800
1,077
309
0
1,400
500
800
Council Discrtionary
Staff Care Committee
1,350
0
850
1,000
2,000
Archives
Small Group Ministry
GENERAL MINISTRY EXPENSES
Coffee/Tea
Sunday Hospitality
Weekday Hostitality
Wednesday Night Suppers
Congregational Picnics
Lent/Advent Luncheons
Pantry
Funeral Receptions
Thanksgiving Pie Event
Receptions
Staff Lunches
Supplies
HOSPITALITY EXPENSES
$
38,699
4,500
4,500
2,600
3,700
5,800
900
1,000
1,000
500
1,800
26,300
$
22,688
4,758
4,543
2,563
2,454
4,405
80
967
1,489
205
687
3,249
25,399
$
49,050
7,500
5,000
2,500
10,000
8,000
900
14,000
1,500
500
500
2,000
52,400
2015
BUDGET
2015
ACTUAL
Maintenance and Cleaning Supplies
33,800
Utilities
Snow Removal and Grounds Service
Maintenance Contracts
Capital Replacement
6109 Wilryan House Expenses
CHURCH OPERATIONS
$
Minneapolis Area Synod
$
2016
BUDGET
38,706
34,000
60,100
71,861
70,200
10,900
4,546
7,000
9,500
7,936
9,850
30,000
46,861
30,000
7,300
16,697
10,000
151,600
$
186,607
38,000
$
$
161,050
38,000
38,000
Meals Via Wheels
750
750
750
Pastors' Assistance
1,000
592
1,000
Lutheran Social Services
2,500
2,500
2,500
16,000
12,929
16,000
Food Shelves (CES, VEAP)
Coalition for Grief Support
200
200
200
Mission & Outreach Events
2,500
7,289
9,000
Mission Outreach Committee
2,750
1,274
2,750
12,000
12,000
12,000
4,500
5,007
5,000
Missionary Support
Sunday School Mission
Mission Peru
18,000
6,023
15,000
Mission India
12,000
12,223
10,000
ATOP Indial Healthcare Facility
50,000
0
100,000
3,800
3,800
3,800
10,000
12,466
10,000
Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp
World Hunger & Disaster Relief
Normandale House
114,000
114,000
90,000
ATOP India Staff Housing
35,000
0
60,000
ATOP India Staff Training
-
0
2,000
ATOP Normandale House Case Management
-
0
25,000
Urban Homeworks
10,000
0
-
Center for Healing & Wholeness
63,600
64,375
50,000
NLC Foundation
-
0
1,800
25,000
25,000
25,000
India Trip
-
0
15,000
Peru Trip
-
0
5,000
Sheriden Project
-
0
2,300
SAYFSM
ELCA Malaria Project
College of Christian Theology - Bangladesh
MISSION AND OUTREACH
MORTGAGE (PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$
1,500
600
-
25,000
25,000
25,000
448,100
$
344,029
$
527,100
76,000
$
52,010
123,602
$ 2,398,298
$
2,245,769
$ 2,650,702
21
Normandale Housing Ministry
Normandale Lutheran Church created Normandale Housing Ministry, a 501(c)3 nonprofit
organization, in 1995 so we could purchase Normandale House with Minnesota Housing Finance
Agency loans (which have cost us nothing to service), attract grants from foundations as well as
from other government agencies, and focus long-term on developing support services to help
families transition from homelessness into caring, supportive communities.
This past year we served more families than ever before, including:
• Two married couples, a single mother, and 7 children, living in Normandale House;
• Six adults and 16 children living in the Elliot Avenue apartments;
• 23 program alumni families;
• 51 Phillips Neighborhood families;
• Members of Normandale and St. Paul’s Lutheran churches.
In addition, our developing relationship with Bethlehem Lutheran Church enabled us to provide case management services to
two single residents and two families, with a total of 6 children.
Other major accomplishments this year include:
• Minnesota Housing redesignating Normandale House from “Transitional Housing” to “Permanent Supportive Housing,”
which means we can retain residents for more than two years, should we determine their need for extended time. (We also
note that our 20-year MHFA loans will be completely forgiven in May 2016 and November 2017.)
• A major grant was received from the Otto Bremer Foundation to assist our conversations with Bethlehem Lutheran
Church. Among other items, this grant enabled us to hire Rashida Jackson as an independent contractor to work
specifically with “Bethlehem House” residents as a case manager, reporting to our Program Manager, Valerie Pruitt.
Rashida offers a great deal of experience and expertise in working with this population. Bethlehem House residents
participate in all Normandale Housing activities. (Incidentally, Urban Homeworks owns and operates Bethlehem House,
2106 Elliot Avenue, as well as our Elliot Avenue duplexes.) We were also able to hire Wendy Reynolds for financial support
services.
• Grants from the Normandale Lutheran Church and Bethlehem Lutheran Church foundations allowed us to hire Joy
Skjegstad to facilitate strategic discussions between us. We express great gratitude for Bethlehem’s members of our task
force: Pastor Bob Wertz, Gail Nylin, Paul Steen, and Ted Contag. Jeff Huggett, Jim Meffert, Valerie Pruitt, and Pastor Dale
represent Normandale. We also salute the support of pastors Chris Nelson and Paul Pettersen.
• Our “Reading Buddies Literacy Program” weekly attendance averaged 24 children from the community and 8 NLC youth
and adults. Barb Erlandson and her Women’s Circle continued to provide meals, a much-appreciated part of this ministry.
Our Homeless Ministry Coordinator, Phil Larson, provides transportation (as well as many, many other services vital to
this ministry).
• About 250 community members attended National Night Out, the first Tuesday in August, organized by Normandale
Housing, Normandale Lutheran Church, Our Saviour’s Community Services & Shelter, and Urban Homeworks. What a
great way to reach out to our Phillips Neighbors together! And NLC Confirmation Youth assisted with the event again.
• The Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation, along with our designated “Children’s Education Fund,” enabled 6
children to attend Hope Academy, an independent, private, Christ-centered school located in the Phillips Neighborhood.
• The Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation also enabled 3 boys to attend Camp WAPO this summer.
• An intern from Twin Cities RISE, Matthew Nnadi, worked as a program assistant, enhancing and maintaining projects
like Norma’s Closet (which collects hygienic products and household items for our residents) and the Second Harvest Food
Shelf (a partnership with Our Saviour’s Shelter that enables us to purchase food at low prices). Matthew demonstrated a
great deal of dedication and created new ideas that we will be able to us in the future.
• Over 150 current program participants, alumni, NLC Support Teams and members, and Friends of Normandale House
attended our Holiday Party brunch. Thanks to all who assisted.
• We continued to develop our social media campaign with regular Facebook posts (https://www.facebook.com/
normandalehouse) as well updates in the Normandale Church newsletter and website.
2015 Normandale Housing Corporation’s Board of Directors (*completing service):
Gordy Sprenger - Chair
Eldon Arden* - Vice Chair
Jeff Huggett - Treasurer
David Chin* - Secretary
Steve Everett*Mark GaasedelenJim MeffertCindy Olson
Wendy Reynolds*
Susan Sackrison*
Pastor Dale E. Howard
Normandale Housing Ministry Financials
NORMANDALE HOUSING CORPORATION
General Fund Statement of Receipts and Disbursements
for the Year Ended December 31, 2015
(unaudited)
2015 ACTUAL
2015 BUDGET
RECEIPTS
Contributions/Gifts
Rent
Interest Income
Reading Buddy Support
Total Receipts
$
$
$
$
$
161,965
3,036
113
165,114
$
$
$
$
$
159,000
6,320
165,320
DISBURSEMENTS
Salaries and Benefits
Salaries and Payroll Taxes
Employee Benefits
Outside Services
Consulting
Program Support
Maintenance
Utilities
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
72,595
15,147
11,222
144
16,932
6,086
10,253
11,095
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
86,595
15,028
6,000
175
16,259
8,975
8,050
13,271
$
143,474
$
154,353
$
21,641
$
10,967
Total Disbursements
RECEIPTS OVER/(UNDER) DISBURSEMENTS
23
Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness
Highlights for 2015 include:
• We celebrated 17 years of service to the community!
• We provided resource information, social work consultation, caregiver support, wellness, health education,
volunteer help, foot care, adaptive equipment, and
coaching to over 500 people during the year.
• Our volunteers gave rides, made visits, taught classes, ran errands, facilitated group events, and helped enrich the life of
hundreds of older adults.
• The “Memory Companions” volunteer program grew from 2 volunteers to 12 trained—to support persons with memory
loss and their family caregivers.
• We launched the “Diabetes Self-Management Program” which is a 6-week group workshop that enhances the abilities of
individuals to reach goals when managing their diabetes.
• We began a new Tuesday evening, once-a-month Caregiver Support Group with two new trained volunteer facilitators—
for the busy working family members who are assisting a loved one with memory loss.
• We co-led the ACT on Alzheimer’s-Edina effort and trained over 200 “Dementia Friends,” together with our collaborative
partners around town.
• We moved into the gym in August while our offices were remodeled and moved back in November—Please, come visit us
or call.
• We said goodbye to our Director, Deborah Paone, and will welcome our new Director, Jennifer Monroe, in January—as
our Center continues its mission of “walking with” older adults and family caregivers to support them in body, mind, and
spirit.
• We are grateful for your support and look forward to the New Year!
Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness Financials
NORMANDALE CENTER FOR HEALING & WHOLENESS
Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements
for the Period Ended December 31, 2015
(unaudited)
RECEIPTS
Contributions
Partners
Contributions
Annual Friends Appeal
Grants
Total Contributions
$
$
$
$
100,672
19,572
6,809
55,850
$
182,903
$
50,013
$
232,915
$
247,819
$
(14,903)
Fees
Interest Income
Investment Gain (Loss)
Service Agreement
Other Revenue & Fees
Total Fees
$
$
$
$
3,159
(2,046)
41,234
7,666
TOTAL RECEIPTS
EXPENSES
Salaries & Payroll Taxes
Resources & Care Giver Training
Title III-E Expenses
Miscellaneous
TOTAL EXPENSES
RECEIPTS OVER (UNDER) EXPENSES
$
$
$
$
$
227,531
13,509
2,289
3,897
593
25
Normandale Preschool
Once again, Normandale Preschool was the host for the 35th annual ELCA Schools and Leaning Centers Region 3, Early Childhood Conference. Learning to Play, Playing to Learn was our theme for this
two-day February event. Our staff played the role of host for the 400 teachers and directors in attendance. This Region 3 event would not have been possible without the support of Normandale Lutheran
Church: Vicki Brunsvold ran the kitchen with precision, Ron Nelsen was on site with his staff not only
for room set-up, but for our technical needs, and Pastor Paul and Pastor Charlie led us in worship. It
was a grand event due to the support we received in all things from Normandale Lutheran Church. We
look forward to hosting a conference in years to come when we will be able to make use of all of our
new spaces and technology.
In Fall 2015, we added a STEM class (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) to our afternoon
programming. We know that preschool is the perfect time to cultivate positive attitudes, so we wanted
to capitalize on this by introducing STEM concepts to our preschool students. Very young children are quite capable of doing
science; in fact, they are natural scientists and explorers. Preschool is the perfect time to develop science skills. One of our own
preschool teachers, Mrs. Sheri Kalb, was excited to take on this class and we are happy to say that it is full and has been a great
success.
Our summer program continues to be outstanding! We have families registering from throughout the community to take part
in our June summer camps. In 2015 our themes were “Rain Forest”, “The Magical World of Eric Carle”, and “Bears, Bears,
Bears!” Our staff designs each week to be a fun filled adventure for our students.
We continue to be on track to receive our 4 star Parent Aware rating. Parent Aware is the new 4 Star rating for early childhood
programs in the state of Minnesota. After jumping through a few hoops, we will be sending our paperwork in and hope to have
our 4 Star rating by Fall 2016.
With so many retirements in the past few years, the preschool has added many new staff members. Throughout the many
changes in staff and programming that come over time, and the work to keep our program current, one thing remains the
same: Normandale Preschool continues to be a strong faith-based presence within our community.
God has been good in 2015!
JoAnne Gustafson, MAEd
Director
Normandale Preschool Financials
NORMANDALE PRESCHOOL
Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements
and Changes in Fund Balance
(unaudited)
RECEIPTS
Tuition
Lunch Program Fees
Extended Care Program Fees
Registration and Supply Fees
Summer Camp Tuition & Fees
Gifts and fund raisers
TOTAL RECEIPTS
216,023
8,768
18,852
10,871
10,675
2,170
DISBURSEMENTS
Staff Salaries, Benefits & Payroll Taxes
Facility and Support Costs
Food
Administrative Expense
Supplies
Equipment
Special Events
Miscellaneous
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS
217,575
15,150
1,188
14,887
9,419
944
4,250
668
$
267,358
$
264,081
EXCESS OF RECEIPTS OVER DISBURSEMENTS
$
3,277
Fund Balance December 31, 2014
$
45,261
Fund Balance December 31, 2015
$
48,538
27
Normandale Foundation
On behalf of the Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation Board and as its president,
it is my pleasure to provide this report on the Foundation’s activities for 2015. Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation supports our church as it boldly responds to God’s
call and follows where the Holy Spirit leads us.
We are thankful for everyone who has ever made a contribution to the Foundation. Led
by the Holy Spirit, your gifts and the proceeds from your gifts support the mission of the Foundation:
• Provide funds to launch new ministries that proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ
• Protect the core ministries of Normandale Lutheran Church
• Support ministries as they move toward sustainability
The Foundation is pleased to take a leadership role in the Comprehensive Campaign, All Together in One Place (ATOP). As a
Board, we believe that contributions to the campaign are an ideal opportunity to execute the Foundation’s mission. In 2015,
the Foundation fulfilled $75,000 of its $175,000 pledge.
As the NLC Foundation did with the “Marching off the Maps” campaign, the Foundation is also making a second pledge to
be used to match member donations. Additional and new gifts to Phase Two of the ATOP campaign will be matched by a
donation from the Normandale Foundation, up to $125,000. The Foundation board is excited about the new missions and
outreach that will be made possible by the Chapel and additional facilities.
In addition, during 2015 the NCL Foundation funded a great request to record an audio CD of the current year’s VBS and
Camp songs ($3,300). The Children’s Ministries distributed and used the CDs during VBS and other times during the year.
The Foundation also funded the grant request from the Normandale Housing Corporation for one-half the fee for a professional strategic planner to facilitate the continued development of our housing partnership with Bethlehem Lutheran Church
($7,500).
Your support has made it possible for the Foundation to provide the grants listed above. We also want to say a special thank
you to the many members who made contributions to the Normandale Foundation in 2015. The Normandale Foundation received over $60,000 in new donations. Please see more details of the Normandale Foundation financials on the following page.
As I come to the end of my second term and leave the Foundation Board of Directors, I would like to thank the board and
committee members that I have had the opportunity to serve with as well as those who have come before me. Our church is
truly blessed with so many smart minds, hard-working hands, and warm hearts!
If you have questions about the Normandale Foundation, would like to make a contribution, become involved, or make a
grant request, you will find more information about the NLC Foundation at: www.normluth.org/Foundation or by contacting
the church.
Peace,
Tom Bock
Normandale Foundation Financials
NORMANDALE LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION FINANCIAL REPORT
Balance Sheet
as of December 31, 2015
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Checking
Money Market
Fixed Income
Stocks (Equities)
Funds Held by ELCA
Total Assets
$
$
$
$
$
199,364
77,861
526,045
788,993
31,363
$ 1,623,627
LIABILITIES
Custodial Funds
Normandale Ministry for Healing & Wholeness
Seminarian Scholarship Task Force
Total Liabilities
$
$
83,555
44,334
FUND BALANCES
Unrestricted Funds
Temporarily Restricted Funds
Normandale Mission and Ministry Fund
Normandale Scholarship Fund
Ed & Erthel Johnson Scholarship Fund (ministry scholarships)
KELL Fund (Healing & Wholeness Ministry support)
Community Emergency Services (CES) Fund
Wang Fund (Library)
Normandale House Fund
Normandale Music Fund
Normandale Organist Fund
Rev. Donald C. Carlson Scholarship Fund (Augsburg College)
NLC Worship & Music Fund
NLC Mission & Outreach Fund
NLC Healing & Wholeness Endowment
NLC Youth Mninistry Endowment
NLC Christian Education Endowment
ELCA Beneficiary Interest
Temporarily Restricted Funds
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Permanently Restricted Funds
Bonnie Hitchcock Fund (education)
Danielson Organ Fund
Carma Knutson Fund (youth ministry support)
Total Permanently Restricted Funds
$
$
$
$
127,889
$
318,489
$
984,013
$
193,235
266,985
12,902
17,875
61,796
145,207
8,141
28,574
27,097
64,962
75,329
40,066
56,961
32,667
88,204
25,884
31,363
64,539
119,568
9,128
TOTAL FUND BALANCES
$ 1,495,737
TOTAL - LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCES
$ 1,623,627
29
Normandale Foundation Financials
NORMANDALE LUTHERAN CHURCH FOUNDATION FINANCIAL REPORT
Income and Expense Statement
(unaudited)
RECEIPTS
Contributions
Investment Income
Interest & Dividends
Investment Gain (Loss)
Less Investment Management Fee
Net Income
$
$
$
Administrative Costs
Fundraising Costs
Total Disbursements
Receipts Over (Under) Disbursement
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
61,909
$
(34,124)
$
27,785
$
118,441
$
$
7,427
-
$
125,868
$
(98,083)
30,015
(51,248)
(12,891)
Total Revenue
DISBURSEMENTS
Grants Awarded
Normandale Lutheran Church - All Together In One Place Capital Campaign
Normandale Lutheran Church - Children's Ministry CD production
Normandale Housing Corp. - Bethlehem LC partners
Augsburg College - Carlson Fund Annual Disbursement
Community Emergency Services - Annual Disbursement
Normandale Center For Healing & Wholeness - Annual Disbursement
Normandale Lutheran Church - Endowment Funds Annual Disbursement
Normandale Lutheran Church - Wang Fund Annual Disbursement
Normandale Lutheran Church - Organ Fund Annual Disbursement
Total Grants
$
75,000
3,300
7,500
4,062
7,828
2,983
11,999
439
5,329
All Together in One Place Financials
All Together In One Place
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015
Pledges
RECEIPTS
Undesignated Gifts
Designated Gifts
Stock Commissions/Fees
Grants
Interest
Gain (loss) for Sale of Stock
TOTAL RECEIPTS
Mortgage Drawdown
Actual
2015
2014
4,250,000
100,000
56,450
100,800
(110)
10,000
1,529,978
8,975
(1,287)
4,350,000
$
167,191
1,586,428
109,775
(1,397)
10,000
314
70
314
20
50
$
TOTAL
$
$
$
1,537,999
1,705,262
3,243,262
$
$
$
1,705,190
1,705,262
3,410,452
DISBURSEMENTS
Phase 1 Renovation Expenses
Opus Design & Construction
Owner Costs
Phase 2 Design
Opus Costs
25,738
-
1,955,229
246,195
1,980,967
246,195
-
64,700
64,700
90,037
90,037
Plant Maintenance
Capital Replacement
-
50,000
50,000
-
Benevolence
General Outreach
-
150,000
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS
RECEIPTS MINUS DISBURSEMENTS
$
25,738
$
2,556,161
$
150,000
2,581,899
$
141,453
$
687,100.38
$
828,553.18
31
2015: A Year in Review
MARCH: A mission team
broke ground in India to
initiate the construction
of a community health
care center.
SPRING/SUMMER:
NLC renovations moved
forward as we improved
our facility for ministry
and mission.
APRIL: We “broke
ground” at NLC to
begin All Together in
One Place Phase One
renovations to further
the mission and vision
of NLC.
JUNE: Families gathered
at Camp Wapo for family
camp and fun times
together.
JUNE: The Youth Choir
traveled to the Pacific
Northwest, sharing the
love of Jesus through
music.
JULY: Youth and adults
“rose up” together and
attended the ELCA Youth
Gathering in Detroit, MI.
AUGUST: National Night
Out was a great success
with our friends in the
Phillips neighborhood of
Minneapolis.
DECEMBER: Men gathered
for the 5th Annual Advent
Breakfast to share a time
of connection together.
DECEMBER: We gave
thanks and dedicated
All Together in One
Place Phase One to the
glory of God.
2015: We welcomed
new members of all
ages into our NLC
family. Thanks be to
God!
TOGETHER WE LOVE . LEARN . WORSHIP . SERVE
NORMANDALE LUTHERAN CHURCH . 6100 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55436 . 952.929.1697 . www.normluth.org

Annual Report - Normandale Lutheran Church

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