1. ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT 1 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21

2. Agenda Welcome and Opening Prayer Pastor’s Comments 2010 Plan – From Stewardship to Commitment – Financials Thank you and Close 2

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4. 4 1. Embrace identity: -Sesquicentennial Celebration, including guest preachers, music, special events, and book 2. Increase engagement: - Stewardship Campaign: Commitment of Heart & Treasure -Membership focus -Hands on Mission: Neal School, VBS 5 th grade work trip 3. Reclaim worship as First Priority: -Sunday evening worship weekly - Increased worship attendance nearly 10% vs. LY 4. Develop Cradle to Grave Faith Formation: -Hired Erik Dailey as Associate Pastor, Youth &Young Adults; revised Kristie Finley’s role to Director Faith Formation, Youth & Parents -Participation in small groups, Bible studies 5. Restructure Mission to Increase Focus and Effectiveness -Further developed Neal School mission partnership -Restructuring mission from regional to thematic 6. Infrastructure: -750 N. Sheridan Road Ad Hoc committee appointed to resolve future of property Highlights of 2009

5. 5 State of the Church

6. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21 Commitment of Heart Commit to worshipping God Read and follow scripture Live the Word of God Commitment of Treasure A Pledge 6

7. OUR PLEDGES ARE CRUCIAL: 87% of our annual budget derives from our pledges 7

8. 18% of our pledging units comprise about 70% of our pledge income 2009 Pledges Annual Pledge size in $ # of Pledging Units %Total $ (in 000’s) % Over $10,000448%$1,16354% Between $5,000 - $10,000 5310%$33516% Between $1,000 - $5,000 27152%$58027% Under $1,00015730%$693% Total525*$2,148 8 It’s up to all of us to participate! *Does include 15 annual gifts received via foundations

9. We have two stewardship goals for 2010: Increase the # of pledging units to 100% of all available members – Currently: 58% of giving units pledge Increase the amount of the average pledge +6% versus 2009 – An average of $250 / year increase or under $5 / week or $20 / month* 9 *Pledge Average of $4,076 is the mean of 525 pledges

10. How much is an 6% increase? 10 Remember, you can always be an overachiever and “exceed” your pledge, either in a faster payment, or in dollar amounts!

11. How much is an 6% increase- II 11 On the average pledge of $4,076, a 6% increase is under $5 / week, or around $20 / month.

12. Our expenditures reflect our church priorities 12

13. 13 Impact of Stewardship Four Year Financial Summary Income Total Giving Investment and Misc. Income Total Income Expenditures Salaries Program Other Mission Deacons Total Mission Total Expenditures Net Income (Loss) Fisherman’s Fund 2007 $2,219,365 162,496 $2,381,861 $1,268,210 625,850 152,576 300,442 187,463 $487,905 $2,534,541 ($ 152,680) 2008 $2,173,965 154,663 $2,328,628 $1,237,032 673,448 59,365 291,145 192,115 $ 483,260 $2,453,105 ($ 124,477) 2009 Budget $2,251,833 275,000 $2,526,883 $1,284,666 716,098 61,994 259,350 204,775 $ 464,125 $2,526,883 $0 $35,874 2010 Budget $2,343,038 191,200 $2,534,238 $1,356,275 662,119 61,994 259,350 194,500 453,850 $2,534,238 $0

14. 14 Budget Comparison 2009-2010 Revenue 2009 Budget 2010 Preliminary BudgetChange % Total Giving Investment and Misc. Revenue $2,251,883 275,000 $2,343,038 191,200 $91,115 ($83,800) 4% (30%) Total Revenue Expenditures Salaries Program Other Mission Deacons Total Mission Total Expenditures Net Income $2,526,883 $1,284,666 716,098 61,994 $259,350 204,775 $464,125 $2,526,883 $0 $2,534,238 $1,356,275 662,119 61,994 $259,350 194,500 $453,850 $,2,534,238 $0 $7,355 $71,609 935 0 $0 (10,275) ($10,275) $7,355 0% 5% 0% (5%) (2%) 0%

15. COMMITMENT 2010 - Next Steps Testimonials on 10/18, 10/25, 11/8 – Hear from our congregation on “why they pledge” Webinars 10/21, 10/22, 10/23 – 8:30 – 9:15 pm Fisherman’s Fund available again this year – Generous matching fund for new pledging units – $ for $ up to $1,000 Commitment Sunday 11/8 – A celebration of what God is doing in our lives – A participatory and communal way to “step up to the plate” to remind ourselves of the commitments we are making. 15

16. We owe our very lives to God, and we celebrate that we have so much to be thankful for this year 16 “In these troubling times, we feel it is more important than ever to support First Church which provides so much; its youth programs, mission outreach to so many, small groups which encourage community and learning, inspiring and challenging sermons, beautiful music, to name a few. Our church encourages our love for God and each other and helps us keep perspective in a broken world” Lynda and Chuck Kraemer “In these troubling times, we feel it is more important than ever to support First Church which provides so much; its youth programs, mission outreach to so many, small groups which encourage community and learning, inspiring and challenging sermons, beautiful music, to name a few. Our church encourages our love for God and each other and helps us keep perspective in a broken world” Lynda and Chuck Kraemer “Supporting the church is an essential way to provide outreach to the community and those in need. As Luke 12:48 says, “From everyone who has been given much, much will be expected.” Giving is indeed a Christian privilege. Jan and Ken McPheeters “Supporting the church is an essential way to provide outreach to the community and those in need. As Luke 12:48 says, “From everyone who has been given much, much will be expected.” Giving is indeed a Christian privilege. Jan and Ken McPheeters

17. Thank You! 17 “From where your treasure is, there will be your heart also” Matthew 6:21