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ONGOING AMBASADORS FOR CHRIST
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
JANUARY 23-24 2004
MT CALVARY GALESBURG, IL
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Rev. Dan Smith, Chairman
Micah Wildauer
Pam Rudick, Secretary
Matt Drefs
Katie Jeppensen
Rev. Tom Moyer – Executive Director
Dan Barz – Assistant to the Executive Director
Rev. Erwin Ruhlig – Business Manager, Treasurer |
Rev. David Baumgarn
Ben Venteicher
Irene Gruber
Parker Hicks
Sarah Elliott |
Pastor Smith led the morning devotion.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:30 am CST, Friday January 23,
2004.
REPORTS
The
Secretary’s Report [October 2003 minutes]
was reviewed. There is a correction in the Treasurer’s Report. The 2nd line
reads “We will table the minutes until the January Meeting”, it should read “ We
will table accepting the Treasurer’s report until the January meeting”. Irene
made the motion to accept the minutes as corrected. Matt seconded. Motion
carried
Pastor Ruhlig gave the Treasurer’s Report. A complete
report was submitted which included a 21 page itemized report. The
2003 Treasurer’s Report is attached, pgs 10-11.
Total Inflows: $ 132,552.59
Total Outflows: $ 122,017.74
Overall totals: $ 10,534.85
Pastor Baumgarn made the motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as submitted.
Ben seconded. Motion was carried.
Pastor Moyer gave the Executive Director’s report.
He has been writing the monthly receipt letter, responding to e-mails and phone
calls, pursuing funding for the OAFC songbook through a grant from the SID LWML,
and is planning to submit a request to the National LWML Convention for an
additional project. There were no objections to the report.
Dan Barz shared the Assistant to
the Executive Director’s report. Things are busy right now but the work is
being completed. Dan Barz suggests we find a way to continue encouraging the
local groups. It was also suggested we keep Ambassadors informed of changes on
the web site through e-mail. Katie made the motion to accept the report for the
Assistant to the Executive Director as submitted. Pam seconded. Motion carried.
A complete report is attached, pgs 7-9
New Years - Tim Onnen for the Missouri Gathering
submitted a New Years report and Katie Jeppesen shared a verbal report for South
Dakota. Approximately 200 were in attendance between both Gatherings.
Possible sites for 2004/05 are Fort Wayne IN and Rapid City, SD.
OLD BUSINESS
Executive Director’s volunteer status was
discussed. The following statements were addressed and discussed by the Board.
1. Can OAFC function with an Acting Executive Director?
2. What is the status of the call?
3. Which direction are we going? Backwards? Forwards?
4. Can we afford to pay a full time Executive Director
5. The Executive Director’s responsibilities as stated in the Constitution and
By-laws
6. Does the Board have the right to address these issues?
7. Can the Executive Director’s duties be designated? If so, how and to whom?
8. What is the status of the Executive Director?
The board's general discussion was, the call status is
not affected since Pastor Moyer is serving a congregation. We feel OAFC does
need a Full-time Executive Director but at this time we are not able to pay a
full time Executive Director. This issue will be addressed and discussed
annually as we feel this is a temporary arrangement. Micah made the motion that
the Board accept Pastor Moyer’s proposal to change the definition of the
Executive Director’s status from Part-time to volunteer status. Parker seconded.
Motion was withdrawn.
Irene made the motion we accept, at Pastor Moyer’s
request, what has already been done in regards to paying Pastor Moyer’s salary
through Sept 15, 2003 and to pay Concordia benefits through Nov. 30, 2003. Katie
seconded. Motion was carried with 1 abstaining.
It was discussed that in previous years, the Acting
Executive Director did receive a stipend for services. Some of the duties
outlined in the Constitution and By-laws are directly connected to the growth of
the Organization. Micah made the motion to affirm Pastor Moyer as our called
servant of the Word and Executive Director on a part-time status with a monthly
stipend of $400, be it further resolved that this stipend be retroactive as of
September 16, 2003 and be it further resolved that his OAFC expenses would still
be covered by OAFC. Sarah seconded. Motion was carried.
Constitution Revisions
Concerns were raised in regards to the board's Authority. There is the
Congregation Model and the Representation Model for Boards to conduct business.
Currently OAFC uses the Representational Model where a Board is elected to make
decisions. Changes are announced to the assembly and any items needing a vote,
are brought before voting Ambassadors. The amendments are as follows:
Pam made the motion to amend the Constitution Article
VI from
ARTICLE VI – MEETINGS OF ONGOING AMBASSADORS FOR
CHRIST
SECTION 1. There shall be an annual meeting of
the Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ, Inc., and it shall be on a date set by the
Board of Directors, held in conjunction with Summer Training
SECTION 2. The Board of Directors shall hold regular meetings and they
shall be held no less than quarterly. The agenda, prepared by the Executive
Director, shall be sent to the Board members at least two weeks prior to the
regular Board Meetings.
SECTION 3. Special Meetings of the Board of Directors may be called at
the discretion of the Chairman of the Board of Directors or the Executive
Director.
TO
ARTICLE VI – BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SECTION 1. In order to carry out the business
of the Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ, a Board of Directors shall be
established. They shall make all decisions regarding the procedures and policies
of Ongoing Ambassadors For Christ in accordance with this Constitution and
By-Laws
SECTION 2. The Board of Directors shall hold regular meetings and they
shall be held no less than quarterly. The agenda, prepared by the Executive
Director, shall be sent to the Board members at least two weeks prior to the
regular Board Meetings.
SECTION 3. Special Meetings of the Board of Directors may be called at
the discretion of the Chairman of the Board of Directors or the Executive
Director
Matt seconded. Motion carried 8-2.
Matt made the motion to amend the Constitution Article
VII from
ARTICLE VII – OFFICERS
The officers of the corporation shall be the Chairman
of the Board, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and other such officers as may be
decided upon by the Board of Directors.
TO
ARTICLE VII – MEETINGS OF ONGOING AMBASSADORS FOR
CHRIST
SECTION 1. There shall be an annual meeting
of the Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ, Inc., and it shall be on a date set by
the Board of Directors, held in conjunction with Summer Training. (moved from
Art.VI)
SECTION 2. Commissioned Ambassadors assembled at the Annual Meeting shall
have the right to elect members to the Board of Directors for Ongoing
Ambassadors for Christ and ratify changes to the Constitution and By-Laws.
Pam seconded. Motion carried 8-1-1
All successive Articles in the Constitution will
increase numerically (ARTICLE VIII will become ARTICLE IX and so forth)
Per the Constitutions, the Board will look at this
amendment at their next meeting for a second vote before bringing this change to
the Voting Ambassadors.
Line of Credit - Pastor Ruhlig announced that a
line of Credit has been established, to cover any overdraft to the account,
through the bank. No action is needed since it was voted on at the previous
meeting. These arrangements will continue until OAFC wishes to terminate the
line of Credit.
Songbook/Music Concerns
OAFC will need to produce 5000 songbooks this year, as the supply is low. Dan
Barz has been contacting copyright holders for permission to print the songs.
This will be the 3rd printing. The last printing was June 1998. We have received
bids but no decision has been made at this time. Pastor Moyer is applying for a
$5000 grant through LWML to pay for the printing. The deadline is Feb. 1.
Concerns were shared that since the CD and Scorebook
are not the same in some cases, how do the Ambassadors know which way to teach
others. It was suggested OAFC have 1 person individuals can go to with musical
issues, until the Scorebook can be corrected. There are discrepancies in both.
Katie made the motion we establish a music committee to look at the songbook,
scorebook and CD to unify them and bring recommendations, in accordance to the
copyright laws, to the Board for approval. Ben seconded motion carried. Parker
made the motion, the Chairman appoint members, no more than 4 individuals, to
the music committee. Micah seconded. Motion carried.
Additional concerns about Theology were discussed. 2
songs that were addressed are “Happiness is the Lord” and “Have you Seen Jesus
My Lord”. For the 2nd song, it was suggested we seek to either eliminate verses
1-4, which are in question, or to seek permission to use the music with verses
5-8 as they are not originally part of the song. Irene made the motion the
Chairman establishes a committee, with no more than 4 individuals who are
theologically trained to review the theology of songs in the songbook. Pam
seconded. Motion carried.
Staff
Dan Barz asked for the Board to approve his Housing Allowance at 50% of his
salary for 2004.
Pastor Baumgarn made the motion to set Dan Barz’s housing allowance at 50% of
his salary for 2004. Matt seconded. Motion carried.
OAFC reimburses the Staff for mileage related to OAFC
activities. This rate can change yearly.
Pastor Baumgarn made the motion to reimburse mileage in accordance with the
Government guidelines [$.35 per mile]. Parker seconded. Motion carried.
The Ruhlig Family had agreed, in 1998, to allow OAFC
use of the basement of their home for the Office location The current agreement
is to use the space rent-free and the Ruhlig family would like to continue this
agreement on a year-to-year basis. Matt made the motion that there be mutual
consent between The Ruhlig family and Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ, to
continue using the basement of the Ruhlig home as the OAFC Office for 2004 and
that OAFC pay Concordia Health Plans for 2004 on behalf of the Ruhlig family.
Pastor Baumgarn seconded. Motion carried.
The Board discussed the increase of salary for the
Assistant to the Executive Director. The Board looked at his experience and our
cash flow. It was decided we are under paying the Assistant, we have the funds
to increase his salary. Parker made the motion to increase the Assistant to the
Executive Director salary by $3000 for the yearly salary of $34,712. Sarah
seconded. Motion was carried unanimously.
Tax Exempt Number – A request was made, through
the office, for use of OAFC’s tax exempt number. Our Tax Preparer advises
against this as the filing procedures would be lengthy and we have groups around
the country. It was suggested groups could be set up under their local
congregations and use their tax number. The Board directed Pastor Ruhlig to
respond to this request with a letter in regards to the discussion.
Summer Training services
The Board has received letters in regards to the Opening and Closing services at
Summer Training. Individuals felt uncomfortable with the contemporary style
worship and many were unfamiliar with the songs for worship. It was suggested
OAFC work with the Host congregation to plan the Opening worship service. The
Board directed Dan Barz to put together guidelines for the Opening Service. We
want to respect a churches worship style but also inform the Pastor we, OAFC,
are more comfortable with Liturgical worship. Dan Barz will share these
guidelines with this years host congregation and all future host congregations.
The Closing service outside and next to the Lake was different and people at the
Lake stopped by and listened for all or part but it was suggested that it be
more of a service at future Summer Trainings and include teams to help with
different portions of the service as we have done in previous years. OAFC will
set up both services with caution in future years.
Growth – What can we do to promote growth in
OAFC? The Board has received e-mails from Ambassadors who are concerned about
OAFC’s growth. Synod’s ABLAZE mission initiative was discussed. OAFC is already
sharing God’s word with others. Contact has been made with Wayne Meyer, LCMS
World Missions, in regards to OAFC helping congregations reach the unchurched
Here are some additional ways to accomplish this.
1. Each area strives to hold at least 4 weekends a year.
2. If groups are having difficulty setting up weekends, the office can assist in
locating a Church
3. Ask adults and Youth to be involved. Don’t assume they know they are invited.
4. Promote the ministry of OAFC throughout the LCMS
5. Maintain contact with and oversee OAFC Group Directors
6. Present OAFC to the Seminaries and Colleges of the LCMS
7. Send training teams to new areas to help with weekends.
3 keys for starting a group are 1 Leader, 4 churches willing to host and 12
youth dedicated to attending weekends. We can set goals high but we also need
benchmarks to see progress.
Adult Leader concerns - The Board discussed
concerns with Adult Leaders in OAFC.
National gathering
Dan Barz has not yet heard if he will be an Interest Center Leader at the
National Youth Gathering. That information should be available by the beginning
of February. It was suggested we send the Extended Team to the gathering. The
Board decided to not send the team because the distance, registration and many
have already signed up to go with their church. Another suggestion was to send
Dan Barz and 2 others with the purpose of helping Dan with the booth. The
individuals will need to find their own transportation to and from the event.
The Board is looking into a T-shirt Ambassadors can wear while at the event to
promote interest throughout the event. We will discuss this item further at the
April Meeting.
Pastor Moyer made the motion to send Dan Barz and 2 other representatives, to be
arranged at a later date, to attend the national gathering and to participate in
working at the OAFC booth. Motion carried with 1 abstaining. Pastor Smith,
Pastor Moyer and Dan Barz will decide who to ask. Meals and lodging will be
provided.
Couples Teams
Dan Barz shared the plans for Couples Teams for the summer. This would give
practical experience and it could spark the interest of OAFC in that area. A few
congregations have expressed interest.
Micah made the motion to appoint Dan Barz to go forward and begin the initiative
to set up Couples Teams for 2004. Irene seconded. Motion carried
NEW BUSINESS
Summer Training
The Theme for Summer Training 2004 is “Mile High Whatever….” Philippians 4:8.
The Board reviewed the individuals who have been suggested as Keynote Speaker.
Individuals have recommended both Pastor Hesse and Pastor Hein. Matt made the
motion we contact Pastor Hesse in regards to serving as the Keynote speaker for
Summer Training 2004. Parker seconded. Motion carried with one abstaining.
The basic workshops were discussed in regards to how
the Leaders fit in all necessary information. There were also concerns that some
of the Ambassadors who attend Training for the first time, have heard the basic
information at weekends. We looked at changing the criteria for 1st timers but
no decision was made at this time.
Ed Allen has approached the Board about Randy Ristau
serving as Moderator for Summer Training.
Micah made the motion we appoint Randy Ristau as Moderator under the guidance,
supervision and direction of our Assist Director, Dan Barz. Parker seconded.
Motion carried with 2 abstaining.
Ed Allen and Tracy Zuber have been looking into
financial support through Thrivent to offset Summer Training expenses.
Previously, they have been able to tie in Thrivent money with OAFC offerings.
Parker made the motion we give full support to Ed Allen and Tracy Zuber in
pursing grants from Thrivent. Matt seconded. Motion carried.
Summer Training 2005 will be hosted in Stevenspoint,
WI. 2006 will be hosted in Oklahoma City.
Travel Teams
Names were suggested and reviewed to serve as Travel Team Leaders.
Pastor Moyer made the motion we ask the following individuals to lead Summer
Travel Teams; Micah Wildauer, Rev. Dan Smith, Mark Zuber, Tim Onnen with Ed
Allen and Ed Steele as Alternate Leaders and David Sherwood as an Assistant
Leader. Pam seconded. Motion carried. It was also suggested we ask adult Females
to serve on teams as an Assistant Leader and serve in a “mom” role.
EXTENDED TEAM
Micah Wildauer has been asked to serve as the Leader for this team. He is still
willing to serve in this capacity. It was recommended the team have 11 or fewer
members, which includes the leader, because of luggage and “living quarters” in
the van. It was suggested the team begin mid June but no dates were set until we
look into High School graduations and the last day of school. Micah recommends
the team concentrate in an area before holding a weekend to promote interest and
awareness. Many would then have the opportunity to attend 2 or 3 events before
the team leaves. He also recommends helping groups that are struggling. He will
look into sending the Team to TN, KY/IN and MO/AR. Micah will prepare and send
out an application to those who are recommended for this team.
Nominations for the Board
| Adult Male |
Adult Female |
Boy Ambassador |
Girl Ambassador |
| Ed Allen |
Kim Bueltmann |
Geoff Burmeister |
Crystal Auch |
| Sean Miller |
Brenda Drefs |
Jon Drefs |
Samantha Blake |
| Orval Peters |
Debbie McBee |
Ricky Harkins |
Katie Browne |
| Nathan Ruppert |
Pam Rudick |
Kyle McBee |
Edie Cordray |
| Dennis Steele |
Christine Steele |
Paul Mueller |
Sarah Grewe |
| Micah Wildauer |
Sue Tarr |
Roger Peters |
Kindra Hoffmann |
| Mark Zuber |
Dodie Wessel |
Ben Triplett |
Melanie Jeppesen |
| |
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Jordan Vitek |
Danielle Rose |
| |
|
Justin Zuber |
Veronica Schmidt |
| |
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Toni Tischer |
Credit Card payments
Ed Allen has suggested we offer a credit card payment option for National
Gatherings. He uses a company Pay Pal and has had no difficulty using their
service. There would be a processing charge and a fee for setting up the
service. The Board would like to view more information, such as are there hidden
fees and the work involved in setting up and account for an organization. Parker
made the motion that Pastor Ruhlig explore all fees attached to Pay Pal account
or other online credit card use. Ben seconded. Motion was withdrawn.
Pictures on the Website
Concerns have been expressed in regards to pictures on the web page. The
internet it not secure and privacy could become an issue. It was recommended to
not use a person’s full name with their picture, only first names. It was
advised to use caution when putting pictures on the web page.
Survey
Tim Onnen shared an alternate survey form, which may open the dialogue with
individuals we meet while canvassing. Although this could be an advantage, it
could also open up a theological discussion and youth may not be comfortable
engaging in such a discussion. Tim has expressed an interest in serving on a
committee to look into this. Matt made the motion to establish a committee to
look over our current survey form and submit potential changes to the Board.
Katie seconded. Motion carried. Pastor Smith will appoint members to serve in
this capacity.
Tim Onnen has been in contact with Dr. Paul Maier to
incorporate his teachings into our survey. Some questions are very in-depth for
youth and may be more appropriate for a tract as was Tim’s suggestion. It was
discussed that this idea be taken to CPH as a tract but may not be appropriate
for OAFC.
Next Board meeting will be Sunday, April 25, 2004 at
8pm CST. This will be via telephone. Board members will receive an e-mail
with instructions when this meeting date approaches.
Pam made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Micah
seconded. Motion was carried. Meeting was closed with prayer on Saturday,
January 24, 2004 at 5:15pm CST.
Submitted in His service.
Pam Rudick, Secretary.
Ongoing Ambassadors for Christ
Board of Directors Report
By Daniel Barz, Assistant to the Executive Director
January 2004
The year of our Lord, 2003 was filled with blessings
and 2004 is filled with promises. I thank God for the opportunity to continue to
serve this ministry full-time. I count it a blessing to me and my family.
WEEKENDS:
- The core of OAFC is the outreach weekend. By God’s
grace I was able to lead or be part of 10 regular weekends in 2003.
- At this point we have reports from 73 weekends
conducted in 2003. 44 of these took place from January to June. We also had 10
weekends as part of Summer Training. According to the information we have
there were 19 scheduled weekends for which I have not yet received reports.
The complete and updated report by area will be brought to our meeting.
- When we compare our recent years to the past we see
that we are not only not growing, but we are declining in this important area.
I would suggest that we need to focus much of our attention to:
- Assisting leaders in getting fuller schedules.
We would hope that each group would have a minimum of 4 area weekends, but
that they would strive for 8 or 9 weekends a year. We have added an e-mail
address
schedule@oafc.org to help leaders in reporting planned weekends.
- Encourage sending reports in a timely fashion.
Within a week would be best. Reports are available on a spreadsheet that
can be e-mailed to us.
- Continue to pray for new leaders to start new
groups and new area.
- Encourage current groups to grow by planting new
groups or purposefully splitting to form additional groups. Perhaps we are
enjoying larger weekends of 25 or more Ambassadors too much. It might be
better to serve with some smaller groups of 12-15 youth and have more
weekends.
- Encourage our churches and districts to see OAFC
as an important part of the ABLAZE emphasis through 2017. What part of the
100 million can we reach during the next 13 years?
CRIER:
- During 2003 we added an electronic Crier on our web
site and changed the format of the newsletter.
- Our hope is that the web Crier will be
updated at least every month. This has been done in at least changing the
Executive Directors letter and now putting on new Personal Witnesses each
month. The opportunity is there for leaders to send in pictures for posting.
So far not much has happened in this area.
- Two editions of the printed Crier were done
and sent in 2003. The new size and format is cheaper to send, but more
expensive to print. We could save a large amount in printing cost by doing
this ourselves. It would cost a lot more time and add the start up expense of
another drum for our Risograph so that we could print in other colors and the
expense of a new and larger folder.
- It is my belief that many still do not use the
internet or visit our site regularly to get information that we include in our
Crier. Therefore this remains a valuable tool to share our ministry with
supporters and others in the church. We can evaluate the material that we need
to include.
THE OAFC WEB SITE – www.oafc.org
Ed Allen continues to do a great job in working with me on this site. [Or is it
the other way around?] Two major developments took place in 2003. In addition to
the electronic Crier mentioned before we also added a Prayer & Praise
page which I strive to update at least once a week. (In fact as I wrote this
report, I paused here to do an update.) One area that we would like to see more
develop is in helping each group have a page.
SUMMER TRAINING
- God continues to bless this annual event. In 2003 we
were blessed with terrific speakers and perfect weather for the outdoor
Happening. Our area OAFC program was blessed by growing interest through the
ministry of our Ambassadors. Of some concern is the declining attendance.
Oregon, Minnesota, Utah and Mercedes, Texas groups or former groups were not
present.
- Plans for Summer Training 2004 at Bethlehem,
Lakewood, Colorado are progressing under Ed Allen as the Overall Coordinator.
The initial planning meeting was held at the host site on November 2, 2003. We
will have wonderful facilities for our use. The theme “Mile High . . .
Whatever” (Philippians 4:8) was set at our July meeting. A logo has also
been developed. Our main meeting location is fully wired for presentations,
recording, etc. A separate report contains suggestions for speakers and
workshops.
- While in Wisconsin for my cousin’s wedding, I was
able to visit with the pastor and several others from Stevens Point,
Wisconsin. They are making good progress and excited about serving as the host
site for Summer Training 2005. Other circuit congregations are also
supportive. The site will b challenged for space for the Happening so are
considering doing it outside with an alternative indoor site.
- We have accepted the offer from Midwest City,
Oklahoma for Summer Training 2006.
TRAVEL TEAMS
- 2003 Travel Teams stops were arranged by
Pastor Moyer. Follow up letters were sent to all host congregations and phone
calls were attempted to all. We again received many positive responses. Len
Andexler planned on working on further contacts from the stops in the New
England area and we have continued interest in Tennessee where Micah Wildauer
hopes to schedule another weekend this spring and we are considering for
Extended Team visits.
- 2003 Spring Break Teams – In March 2003
Ambassadors from Mequon and Seward made trips during their spring breaks.
Dennis Steele led the Seward team that continued to work in Kansas while I was
able to lead the Mequon team started in Michigan and ended by fulfilling a
request from Georgia. A great blessing of trips at this time is that we are
able to visit schools during the day.
- 2004 Spring Break Teams – This year we will
again send a Seward team to Kansas. Dennis Steele has set up most of those
stops and is again leading that team. Another team from Seward will be flying
to Florida with most of the costs paid for by Lutheran Church of the Cross in
Port Charlotte. They will spend an evening there along with a full weekend.
Two or three other stops will be made and two other southern Florida contacts
hope to connect with the weekend. After discovering that Ann Arbor, River
Forest and Bethel College have the same spring break, I have attempted to but
together a team for that week. We will be working in Michigan, fulfilling a
couple requests and trying to create more support.
- 2004 Extended Team will be led by Micah
Wildauer. Stops are yet to be determined, but we are looking at starting in
mid June with a trip to Tennessee before they head west. Our thought is to
keep them together through Summer Training and have their service end with a
regular 10 day trip following Summer Training.
- 2004 Travel Teams – Ed Allen would like to
set up stops in the Southwest, especially New Mexico. Pastor Dan Smith and
Dave “Bubba” Sherwood have expressed interest in leading teams. We would like
to send out 4 teams.
NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING
It would seem that we have to rule out bringing a whole team to the Youth
Gathering. We can do a booth for $500 which includes passes for 2. The cost for
each additional participant would be $150. Since I have been nominated as an
"Interest Center Leader", past experience is that this will help pay for our
booth. Whether that would then mean we have one more pass or 2 more remains to
be seen. (If I don’t hear from them, I will try to find out by the meeting.) It
would seem that if team members want to go, they would have to be prepared to
pay the $150 cost for guest wristbands minus their part of a free pass.
Also since the team will be west for ST and then might
also travel southwest afterwards, we would be too far away to make it
economically feasible. Our time can be much better spent serving churches.
COUPLE TEAM
The return of this ministry was discussed at our last meeting. Since then I have
recovered some materials used over 10 years ago when these teams were last done.
It is my hope that before our meeting I will be able to further discuss plans
with southwest Michigan churches who are interested in participating. Should we
approve pursuing this outreach, I will try to immediately enlist Ambassadors to
serve as approved by both the host churches and the Board.
A revision of the previous Couple Team Document is attached. Other materials
will be brought.
NEW YEARS GATHERINGS
God blessed us with two choices this year. At this time I have not received
complete reports from either one, but they seem to have gone well. I would like
to work with our contacts at Ft. Wayne and assist them in planning for New Year
2005.
OAFC SONGBOOK REPRINTING
Good progress is being made toward getting copyright releases. The biggest
problem is from companies changing addresses and in the case of at least one
company, disappearing. I would like to have all completed in January or
certainly in February. Pastor Ruhlig is providing the information on printing
costs.
OAFC VISITS
2003 Visits included informal conversations when taking Rachel out to Seward in
August and a couple formal meetings when picking her up in December. In October
I was able to lead chapel and visit Ambassadors and other students at River
Forest and Mequon on a combined overnight visit and a week later in Ann Arbor. I
also lead chapels at Luther East in Lansing, Illinois (hoping that this might
eventually lead to openings for OAFC weekends at the students’ churches) and
have led one at our school. If they ask, I will be happy to lead chapel at any
of our area schools.
GIFTS TO OAFC
Recent gifts include:
- A laptop was given by Lisa Barz which needs
some work and added memory. When this is complete it should be a useful road
tool.
- A Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder which
will also take still pictures from Redeemer, Fremont, Michigan through a CEF
grant available to all LCMS congregations in the Michigan District.
I am working on getting a digital projector. This might be possible
through an In/Mi area Training Event & Fundraiser with Thrivent Matching Funds
on January 18. Application has been made, but I have not yet heard the
results.
These gifts were at the top of my wish list on aids to our ministry.
LEA CONVOCATION – April 7-9, 2005
I have been accepted to do a workshop at this convocation. My sessions will be
similar to the ones Pastor Moyer and I did at the Indiana Youth Gathering in
November 2002 where we demonstrated all 2 ways OAFC uses to share the Good News.
This should be a good way to reach the DCE types there.
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT
Ed Allen asked about making it possible for Ambassadors and their families using
credit cards to pay registration fees. This could also be used for “online
donations”. I have some information about this.
Report completed
1/12/2004
OAFC
Treasury Report 2003
CHURCH 19618.95
FOUNDATIONS 10509.10
Gifts to Groups 1750.00
INDIVI 17241.88
INTEREST 60.87
MISC:
Hillsboro IL re746.25
Land Sale 5159.60
((Reimbursement4447.23))
Van use 1150.45
TOTAL MISC 11503.53
New Years 1582.75
ORGANIZATIONS 2747.25
SALES:
Auto 9475.00
CD Sales 1781.63
Pia Score Bks 635.00
SCRIPTS 222.00
SONG BOOK 1518.00
TOTAL SALES 13631.63
Sng Bk Cntrct 2364.09
SUMMER TRAINING:
Offerings 5267.00
Regist 5610.00
Travel teams 6492.84
ST-Other 1610.00
TOTAL S TRAINING 18979.84
Thrivent 9216.00
Thrivent Match:
Ch'pter 4592.50
GivPlus Mtch 3642.50
Total Thrivent Match 8235.00
TRACTS 142.00
Vanco 700.00
WEEKENDS 18716.83
TOTAL INFLOWS 136999.72 (132,552.59)
OUTFLOWS
ACCRUALS 2291.00
Loan 4000.00
MATERIALS:
CRIPOST 2394.99
CRIPRINT 2303.00
PRINT 6319.00
SNGBOOK:
Piano Score 530.00
TOTAL MATERIALS 11546.99
MISCELLANEOUS:
Designate Gift 1750.00
DEVELOP 1401.57
Reinburse 4952.37
SUMTRN 3999.05
TOTAL MISCEL 12102.99
Office:
Internet 204.85
NEWEQUIP 230.72
SUPPLIES 2036.43
TELEPH:
Barz 1186.44
Moyer 549.84
Office 797.24
TOT TELPH 2533.52
US POST 1266.82
Total Office 6272.34
Sal&Bene:
ASST. DIR:
Housing 30600.00
BENEFITS 34972.00
EX DIR:
Housing 15470.00
Total Sal&Bene 81042.00
Travel:
96 Ford CO 85.59
98 Dodge 710.80
AUTOS:
GAS 486.67
REP/SERV 1896.87
TOTAL AUTOS 2383.54
BOARD 810.50
STAFF 363.41
Staff Barz 1662.95
VEHINS 3699.00
Total Travel 9715.79
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TOTAL OUTFLOWS 126,971.11 (122,017.74)
OVERALL TOTAL 10,028.61+
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