Annual Meeting
 of
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Call to Order - President Mike Scott

Opening Prayer - Pastor Bill Knott

Minutes from the Prior Meeting - VP/Secretary Barbara Meade

Reports

   President

All in all we are pleased to look back on a very successful year with thanks due to many people who contribute their time, talent, and finacial resources in support of the multi-cultural mission and ministry we share at Abiding Savior Church.

   Pastor

Thanks to every member and friend of the congregation who helped accomplish so much in 2011. A personal note of thanks to all, but especially to Ted Carter, our Leadership Team, and the members and friends who have supported our ministry during the course of these many years for the support which lead to our Affirmation of Call celebration ini October. Special mention of Barbara Meade, who directs our Atrium Ministry in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori based approach for children dedicated to helping them find their way into loving the Lord; and Jason Fuls, who manages or Media Tech Ministry faithfully and well.

   Church and Community Minister

Thank-you for the opportunity to serve the church in this place. One of my tasks is to visit other congregations and see what we can learn from them. I am pleased to report that in terms of hospitality, we are top notch. In the coming year one of our main projects needs to be bringing in more people to be hospitable to,and we're already working on that! Another big achievement for Abiding Savior Church is the service we have been able to offer through our Manna Meals Ministry, feeding Fort Lauderdale's homeless with the coalition of congregations working through First Lutheran Church downtown since September.

   Music Matters

We are pleased to serve our Lord through a music ministry in our growing choir. Join us for rehearssal on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Also, instrumentalists in all flavors are welcome to join our band of parish musicians. Please see me if you have the time, talent, and desire to serve the Lord in music making.

   Leadership Matters

Strong leadership is essential in growing any organization. Our Leadership Team serves faithfully and well, and we thank them for their service: Pastor Bill Knott; Mike Scott, president; Barbara Meade, vice-president/secretary; Roger Suarez, treasurer; and Nancy Logan, Financial Secretary. Our growing ministry needs mre capable leaders. If you might be one of those people speak to a member of the Leadership Team and we can move toward bringing you on board. The pasy is not the best, but the rewards are out of this world.

   Property Matters

Many thanks to Jim Huebner, Roger Suarez , and Jane Vreeland who contribute their time, thought, and efforts to maintaining the attractive grounds we present each day, 24/7, to the community around us. Note must be taken of the many hours Jim invests in our mission and ministry each week of the year. Again, thank-you. This year, we are especially thankful for the gift of the new landscaping given in honor of Pastor Bill's Affirmation of Call by Dr. Loren and Judy Simkowitz.

   Financial Matters - Financial Secretary's Report

NOTES: Envelope contributions are up for 2011 by $1,273.50 from last year. Plate offerings are up by $2,727.59. Miscellaneous Giving is up by many thousands of dollars, however, this line item does not support the local mission and ministry of Abiding Savior Church, rather, it represents "pass through" funds that are designated for specific items such as Manna Meals, Flowers, Fellowship Fund, and Berklee College Scholarship.

    Financial Matters - 2011 Income and Expenses

NOTES: We continue to meet or exceed our tithe to the Florida-Bahamas Synod / ELCA. You need to be aware that we continue to decline NAMED STORM INSURANCE coverage. While expenses exceeded our budgeted expenditures, please be mindful that $10,000 was the Berklee College Scholarship and the remaining excess represents unbudgeted general maintenance including the AC theft replacement cost; AC repairs and upgrade of insulation; and pest control.

   Financial Matters - Proposed 2012 Budget

NOTES: Our budget numbers are skewed because of the special appeal made this year for Jerry the Drummer’s tuition cost. Abiding Savior Church raised more than 75% of the funds needed to change the life of one young man forever. That said, our 2012 Budget as presented is really $ 1,844.95 higher than last year’s actual expenditures less the appeal funds, or a nominal 2%. The Leadership Team recommends adoption of the 2012 Budget as presented.

Business

   Budget - Moved/Seconded/Carried to adopt the 2012 Budget as presented.

   Church and Community Minister - Moved/Seconded/Carried to continue this ministry position for a second year.

   Alarm - Moved/Seconded/Carried - To authorize investigation of costs related to installation and maintenance of an alarm system.

   Leadership Team - Moved/Seconded/Carried by Acclamation - To re-elect current Leadership team members to their current positions.

Adjourn