RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH

6170 Plank Road

Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407

Church: (540) 786-7778 Fax: (540) 785-4732

E-mail: office@resurrectionpeople.org Website: www.resurrectionpeople.org

December 18, 2007

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CONGREGATION

Dear Friends in Christ,

Grace to you and Peace from God our Father, and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Amen!

Thanks be to God for your meaningful participation in the Body of Christ! We pray that through the ministries of Resurrection Lutheran Church you have been sustained and strengthened in your faith during this year. We give thanks for God’s healing grace and the many blessings that we have received individually and as a congregation.

Each year we prepare this Annual Report during Advent, a season of great hope and expectation. We anticipate an exciting year ahead as our building addition is completed. We eagerly look forward to the ways that this new facility will enable us to expand ministries to our community and the world. We know that it will also be an important part of the faith journey for each of us.

This report outlines our varied ministries, and the goals we have set for 2008-2009. We encourage each of you be a part of the ministries of Resurrection Lutheran Church.

May the Peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep our hearts and minds always in the Risen Christ Jesus!

Your Pastors and Congregation Council

Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up… For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Letter of Paul to the Romans -- Chapter 15

Table of Contents

Table of Contents	1
Mission > Vision > Strategy	3
27 January 2008 Congregational Meeting Schedule	4
Minutes of June 2007 Congregational Meeting	5
Our Goals for 2008-2009	9
Our Organization	10
77 Persons Received into Membership at Resurrection in 2007	11
Members Removed from RLC Membership in 2007	12
2007 Annual Report from the Pastors Kniseley	13
Resurrection Lutheran Ministry Team Annual Reports for 2007	15
Worship and Music Team	15
Evangelism Team	16
Social Ministry Team	18
Property Team	20
Stewardship Team	21
Youth Team	22
Family Life Team	24
Hospitality Team	27
Shepherd Ministry Team	29
Building Team	31
Finance Team	34
World Mission Support Team	36
Health Ministry Team	38
Resurrection Lutheran School	40

Resurrection Lutheran Church
Virginia Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
6170 Plank Road
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407

www.ResurrectionPeople.org

(540) 786-7778

Our Mission:

"Marked with the cross of Christ forever, we are claimed, gathered, and sent -- for the sake of the world."

Our Vision:

"Resurrection Lutheran Church is a Christ-centered family of believers, so deeply and confidently rooted in the Gospel of God's grace, that we are free to give our lives joyfully in witness and service to those whom God has brought into our lives: within our congregation, our community, and our world."

Our Strategy:

Grateful for the many Blessings provided by God, we are sent into the community and the world to bear witness through service to our neighbors. We bear witness by:

¨ Teaching and mentoring our Family - Encouraging the spiritual growth of each individual child of God, strengthening each one in love for God and love for their neighbors; encouraging our members to serve joyfully in sharing their blessings with others; supporting our members in answering their individual calls to ministry, within our congregation and throughout the world.

¨ Serving our Community – Opening our new facility with a view toward serving the community, in partnership with service organizations to help heal those in need; encouraging members to serve others with Christian love and witnessing through volunteer contributions in order to bring the church into daily activities.

¨ Serving our Nation and World – Partnering with communities of faith to serve our neighbors around the world by supporting ELCA programs that reach out and minister to people around the world; increasing awareness of other worldwide needs; fostering good stewardship of environmental resources.

All in order to proclaim the Gospel of Christ through word and deed.

January 27^th 2008 Congregational Meeting Schedule

5:00 – 6:00 PM – Congregational Dinner (Fellowship Hall and Narthex)

6:00 – 7:30 PM – Annual Meeting – 90 Minutes:

¨ Establishment of quorum (5 minutes)

¨ Opening hymn and prayer (2 minutes)

¨ Approval of June meeting minutes (5 minutes)

¨ Presentation of the Congregational Report for 2008-2009 (10 minutes)

¨ Approval of the Congregational Report (5 minutes)

¨ Nomination and election of Synod Assembly delegates (2 minutes)

¨ Nomination and election of Nominating Team members (3 minutes)

¨ Constitution and Bylaws update (15 minutes)

¨ Stewardship and Capital Appeal Team presentation (10 minutes)

¨ Building Team update (10 minutes)

¨ Resurrection Lutheran School Update (5 minutes)

¨ Finance Team update (10 minutes)

¨ Closing Prayer (3 minutes)

¨ Benediction

Minutes of our June 2007 Congregational Meeting

June 24, 2007

Congregation Meeting

Resurrection Lutheran Church

The meeting opened at 6:30pm with a selection sung by the Men’s Choir and a hymn by the congregation.

Dick Rothermel moved that the minutes of the January 28, 2007 Congregation meeting be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Tom Murphy and approved.

Virginia Synod Assembly Report: Norm Sahley provided a report on the Synod Assembly. He said it was a good experience for our delegates. Dick and Lynn Manthei, and Norm and Jane Sahley, who represented RLC at the Assembly appreciated the opportunity to participate. One of the major themes of the Assembly was youth and the loss of youth from the church after confirmation and also after college. The keynote speaker, Roland Martineau works with students in seminary. A new ministry of the Virginia Synod, Roots and Wings, works with parents and grandparents to foster religious teaching to children grade five and under. Norm said he was surprised to find how many ministries there are in the church.

One of the resolutions accepted by the Assembly was to encourage churches to send youth to church sponsored institutions. There was also lengthy discussion on the human sexuality issue with three different resolutions offered. One resolution called for the enforcement of the current rules relating to ministers. Another resolution called for a change in those rules. The third resolution, which passed, called for the Synod to do nothing until 2009, which would allow the ELCA study group to finish its work.

Shepherds to the Flock: Pastor Jim installed 28 Shepherds who will serve the 17 “flocks” of Resurrection Lutheran Church. The Shepherds are an important part of the pastoral ministry of RLC, maintaining two communications between themselves and “flock” members. Installed were: Judy Wertz, Sabrina & Khary Stringer, Liv Hauge, Karen Whelpley, Lisa Bruer, Dan Rieken, Kelli Slunt, Donovan O’Brien, Roger & Sharon Vines, Denise Guest, Kathy Brown, Rose Baer, Janet Buccola, Linda Smith, Ken & Dee Tillman, Laurie Miller, Virginia Shkrlac, Tom & Nancy Evans, Warren & Barb Lee, Gaye & Wayne Lauderback, Eileen Davis, and Shannon Wohler.

Outgoing leaders of RLC were recognized and thanked for their service: Linda Smith and Terri Kuckuck for their service on the Congregation Council; Ministry Team Leaders Rob Kruger (Property), Katrina Erb (Social), Cheryl Christopher (Hospitality), Dee Tillman (Evangelism), Ed Steinkoening (Personnel); and Mutual Ministry Team members Bob Kuckuck and Karen Whelpley.

Congregation Council Elections: There are two vacancies to be filled by election. Both vacancies are the result of expiring terms of Council Members Linda Smith and Terri Kuckuck. The Nominating Committee nominated Linda Smith and Terri Kuckuck, each to a three-year term to expire in 2010. The floor was opened for other nominations. Diane Shane moved that nominations be closed, seconded by Paul Niemi. The motion to close nominations was approved.