Thanks to our Treasurer, Daryl Hogbin, and the Finance Team for their hard work with the 2021 Budget.
Notes
The congregational meeting to vote on the 2021 budget will be held on Sunday, November 22 following worship.
The Zoom meeting details will be posted to this page when they are available .
For 2020, we have been able to make up the shortfall in actual giving with federal Payroll Protection Program money and by reducing some of our expenses. Without that funding next year, we are faced with some difficult decisions.
In order for us to reach a balanced budget for 2021, Pastor Kristen has offered to reduce to 75% time as needed. To make this happen, we will routinely have guest preachers, as well as a few “congregation-led” services. We all hope this is a short-term “stop-gap” measure until we return to normal.
Offerings and Income
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Church Offerings 2020 Budget 2020 Year-end Projection 2021 Proposed Budget Offering 158,050 137,145.93 135,500 Loose Offering 1,000 82.00 500 Other Income – 15,587.00 450 Total Church Offerings $159,050 $152,814.93 $136,450
We are thankful for the generosity of all who have pledged and can report that 2021 pledges align closely with 2020 actual giving.
Expenses
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Administrative Expenses 2020 Budget 2020 Year-end Projection 2021 Proposed Budget Bank Fees 50 50.50 50 Employer Payroll Tax (SSN Match) 1,422.90 1,422.69 1,425 Computer Hardware/Software – – 155 Copier 2,250 2,154.74 2,200 Council Retreat 100 – – Equipment Repair – – – Office Supplies – 170.48 175 Member Envelopes – – – Postage 35 146.40 100 Phone/Internet 1,800 1,907.64 1,900 Secretarial Assistance 9,700 9,700 9,700 The Lutheran Magazine125 89.70 100 Total Administrative Expenses $15,482.90 $15,642.15 $15,805
ELCA Expenses 2020 Budget 2020 Year-end Projection 2021 Proposed Budget ELCA Central States Synod Contribution 1,984.10 1,715 2,040 Total ELCA Expenses $1,984.10 $1,715 $2,040
Education Expenses 2020 Budget 2020 Year-end Projection 2021 Proposed Budget Background checks 50 30 – Bible Study – – – Gift Bibles – – – A/V updates – – – Special Events – – – Sunday School 25 245.78 250 Confirmation 50 – 50 Vacation Bible School – – – Total Education Expenses $125 $275.78 $300
Care and Evangelism Expenses 2020 Budget 2020 Year-end Projection 2021 Proposed Budget Cards/Postage – 8.45 25 Cancer Companions – – – New Member Outreach – – – Special Gifts 25 – – Total Care and Evangelism Expenses $25 $8.45 $25
Facilities Expenses 2020 Budget 2020 Year-end Projection 2021 Proposed Budget Insurance 4,540 5,060.36 4,750 Workers’ Compensation 626 527.75 615 Utilities 8,100 5,564.31 7,000 Maintenance – 382 500 Parking Lot Maintenance – – – Capital Improvements – – – Mortgage Contribution 24,217 16,035 24,000 Facility Mgr 8,900 8,900 8,900 Security Equipment 800 960 960 Building Supplies 700 175.31 500 Tech Equip Maint – 512.20 – Snow Removal – – – Lawn Service 1,000 1,000 1,000 Total Facilities Expenses $48,883 $39,116.93 $48,225
Pastoral Compensation 2020 Budget 2020 Year-end Projection 2021 Proposed Budget (75% time) Salary 25,719 25,719 12,625 Housing 30,000 30,000 30,000 Pension/Medical 19.194 19,078.26 14,500 Automobile 1,200 126.50 500 Social Security Offset 4,262 4,262 3,260 Continuing Education 1,000 – 1,000 Professional Expenses 350 35.95 350 Synod Required Events 1,100 – 1,100 Total Pastoral Compensation $82,825 $79,221.71 $63,335
Worship Expenses 2020 Budget 2020 Year-end Projection 2021 Proposed Budget Accompanist 8,100 5,075 3,120 Other Musicians – – – Continuing Education – – – Physical Worship Supplies 1,250 2,074.90 500 Licensing and Subscription Fees – – 750 Pulpit Supply 600 – 2,250 Piano Tuning 90 100 100 Technology Updates – – – Total Worship Expenses $10,040 $7,249.90 $6,720
Summary
All Expenses 2020 Budget 2020 Year-end Projection 2021 Proposed Budget Administrative Expenses 15,482.90 15,642.15 15,805 ELCA Contribution 1,984.10 1,715 2,040 Education Expenses 125 275.78 300 Care and Evangelism Expenses 25 8.45 25 Facilities Expenses 48,883 39,116.93 48,225 Pastoral Compensation 82,825 79,221.71 63,335 Worship Expenses 10,040 7,249.90 6,720 Total Expenses $159,365 $143,539.92 $136,450