Administration

Letter from the Conference treasurer — Second quarter update

July 2010

 

Dear Nebraska United Methodist Congregations,

 

What a delight to meet and reconnect with many of you during the recent Annual Conference session at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. We learned about faithful giving, heard inspiring stories of financial stewardship, shared in several worship services and experienced being in mission together when the church left the building.

 

I am happy to report that attendees participated in “Gracious Generosity” throughout the week, as contributions toward the offerings chosen by Bishop Sherer-Simpson totaled $42,453.94. Your gifts are changing lives and on behalf of all of these persons, I thank you.

 

During the last several weeks, many people have experienced storm damage and flooding, as well as the pain of rebuilding lives, property and communities. Our prayers are with those experiencing weather related issues. God is the strength in our lives whatever perils arise.

 

Because of your church’s support of the Nebraska Conference Mission Shares, we are able to forward 100 percent of your gifts which support general advances, Conference advances, and Special Sunday offerings. Additionally, many congregations are receiving a new pastor starting July 1, 2010, and because of your financial support, a well-trained leader is sent to you to continue excellent ministry in your community.

 

As of June 30, 2010, 33.44 percent of the 2010 funding plan had been received. This compares with 34.24 percent in 2009 and 33.87 percent in 2008. There are six months remaining in 2010 and it is my prayer that we collectively finish strong so that all ministries can be funded appropriately. I am grateful to you all for your financial support and faithful commitment.

 

Your partner in ministry,


Robin R. Kilgore
Conference Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services
rkilgore@umcneb.org

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2009 Mission Shares financial update from the treasurer

I wish to express my thanks and appreciation to each congregation for their faithful financial support during the 2009 year. The Nebraska Conference United Methodist Churches contributed resources equating to 85.56 percent of the approved funding plan and 291 congregations reached the 100 percent commitment level.  I am grateful for your financial contributions which allow us to continue our shared goals of ministering to people in need and wish to thank you for your stewardship, especially given the adverse weather conditions during the final weeks of December. While this is down from our receipts in prior years (89.79 percent in 2008 and 94.07 percent in 2007), we are in partnership together, and together, we will make a difference in the future. God bless you all!

Robin Kilgore
Conference Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services

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Vision and Funding Plan Meeting Resources

Conference Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services Robin Kilgore has traveled the state delivering information on the 2010 Funding Plan.

Following are PowerPoint presentations and a link to the stewardship video on UM-TUBE.
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IRS adjusts mileage rate for 2010

The Internal Revenue Service has reduced the standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning January 1, 2010, the standard mileage rate will decrease to 50 cents per mile compared to the rate of 55 cents per mile for miles driven through Dec. 31, 2009. The charitable rate remains the same at 14 cents per mile driven in service to a charitable organization.

For more information about this action, please see the article below or go to http://www.irs.gov.
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