Lutheran Church of the Atonement
Atonement Endowment Fund
Leaving a Legacy for the Future
Mission and Ministry Now
On-going giving to the Lutheran Church of the Atonement has and continues to allow us to:
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Gather in Worship
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Minister through Word and Sacrament
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Teach Young and Old
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Visit the Sick and Shut-in
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Comfort the Dying
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Assist Those in Need
Mission and Ministry in the Future
The Atonement Endowment Fund looks forward by setting aside funds to enhance God’s mission for our church in the future. Gifts and bequests to the Fund are invested and grow over time to have a sizable pool of money from which a portion can be withdrawn to support the specific purposes of the Fund in these vital areas:
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Parish Nursing and Wellness
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Christian Education
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Worship and Music
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Social Ministry
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Professional Development
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Capital Improvements
You can contribute to the Endowment Fund through your estate and through immediate gifts. Please see the Resources pages for some ways you can support the Fund now and in the future.
God's Chosen Pool
Atonement’s Men’s Club continues the more than decade-old tradition of God's Chosen Pool for the 2023 - 2024 pro football season. It's a fun twist on traditional football pools in that you select an underdog each week and earn points when they pull an upset. Points accumulate throughout the season to determine the pool winner, who designates a worthy cause to receive a portion of the money in the pool, with the remainder going to the Endowment Fund.
Greg Viehman won last season and designated the pool winnings toward repairing Atonement's magnificent pipe organ! Will Greg repeat as the winner this season, or will you de-throne him?
To join the pool, write "Endowment" on the Other line of your offering envelope and specify the amount you are donating ($10 minimum, but more is welcome to help build the Endowment Fund). A donation of $25 or more in August entitles you to a certificate for a Men's Club BBQ meal.
If you don't have an Atonement offering envelope, please contact Steve Rosenfeld to learn how to join the pool (Strosenfeldstl@yahoo.com / 314-837-7111).
We hope you will participate this season and encourage you to invite family and friends to join in the fun!
2023 - 2024 Leaders after Week Four
Rank | Name | Points |
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1 | Dave Fellwock | 85.0 |
2 | Josh Viehman | 81.5 |
3 | Ashley Rosenfeld | 75.5 |
4 | Paula Viehman | 72.0 |
5 | Greg Viehman | 72.0 |
History
The Endowment Fund was established many years ago but mainly remained dormant until 2012, when a committee reviewed and revived the Fund. Details of the Fund are available here.
Annual disbursements from the Fund have supported the following:
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Lutheran Summer Music Program
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Continuing Education Conference for a Pastor
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Parish Nurse Program
As the Fund grows, larger disbursements will be possible.
Recent Gifts
Q3 2023
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$2,690 Memorials for Marie Miller
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$1,945 God's Chosen Pool ($1,340 donations and $605 Men's Club Match)
Q1 2023
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$350 Memorial Gifts
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$1,400 Stock Gift
Q3 2022
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$4,000 Special gift by a congregant
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$1,760 God's Chosen Pool ($1,205 donations $555 Men's Club match).
Thank you to all who have
contributed to the Endowment Fund!
Fund Balance
Month End
Balance History
Month | Balance |
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Sep-2023 | $65,450 |
Aug-2023 | $67,939 |
Jul-2023 | $68,887 |
Jun-2023 | $67,591 |
May-2023 | $66,102 |
Apr-2023 | $64,930 |
Mar-2023 | $65,872 |
Feb-2023 | $64,329 |
Jan-2023 | $67,606 |
Year End
Balance History
Year | Balance |
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2022 | $63,170 |
2021 | $66,358 |
2020 | $61,024 |
2019 | $59,850 |
2018 | $52,575 |
2017 | $46,377 |
2016 | $44,581 |
2015 | $42,831 |
2014 | $28,089 |
2013 | $17,166 |
2012 | $12,159 |
Note
Because the Fund assets are invested for long-term growth, the balance is expected to fluctuate as financial markets go up and down.
Want to Know More?
Please contact us if you have questions
or want to contribute to the Endowment Fund.
Please visit the Giving page to learn how you can contribute to the Endowment Fund now and in the future, and the Resources page to access the Fund Charter, videos, FAQs, and more.