The Lutheran Church of the Atonement
Church:314-837-1224 School: 314-837-1252
1285 N New Florissant Florissant, MO 63031
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and bequests to the Fund are invested and grow over time to have a sizable pool of money from which a portion can be withdrawn to support the specific purposes of the Fund in these vital areas: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
God's Chosen Pool
As they have for the past ten years, Atonement’s Men’s Club facilitated God's Chosen Pool for the 2022 - 2023 pro football season. Participants selected an underdog each week and earned points when their team pulled an upset. Points accumulated throughout the season to determine the pool winner, who designated a worthy cause to receive a portion of the money in the pool, with the remainder going to the Endowment Fund.
Congratulations, Greg Viehman, on earning the most points for the 2022 - 2023 season, and thank you for designating the $125 pool winnings toward repairs for Atonement's magnificent organ!
On behalf of the Men's Club and everyone at Atonement, we thank all 37 participants in the 2022-2023 God's Chosen Pool. We hope you will participate next season and encourage you to invite family and friends to join in the fun. Visit this web page in August to learn how.
Top Ten 2022 - 2023 Final Pool Scores
Rank | Name | Points |
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01 | Greg Viehman | 171 |
02 | Josh Viehman | 164 |
03 | Eric Schafermeyer | 162.5 |
04 | Paula Viehman | 140.5 |
05 | Tom Blight (A) | 124.5 |
06 | Larry Erickson | 123.5 |
07 | Nathan Rosenfeld | 122 |
08 | Clark Cornejo | 117.5 |
09 | Pr Rick Mueller | 116.5 |
10 | Matt Higgins | 116 |
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.
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
Q1 2023
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$350 Memorial Gifts
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$1,400 Stock Gift
August 2022
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$4,000 from a portion of a special gift given by a congregant.
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$1,760 from God's Chosen Pool ($1,250 in contributions, and the Men's Club match of $555).
Thank you to all who have contributed to the Endowment Fund!
Fund Balance
Month End
Balance History
Month | Balance |
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Jan-2023 | $67,606 |
Dec-2022 | $63,170 |
Nov-2022 | $65,705 |
Oct-2022 | $62,645 |
Sep-2022 | $66,465 |
Aug-2022 | $65,216 |
Jul-2022 | $61,325 |
Jun-2022 | $58,036 |
May-2022 | $61,539 |
Apr-2022 | $60,940 |
Mar-2022 | $64,707 |
Feb-2022 | $63,377 |
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 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.
Please contact us if you have questions
or want to contribute to the Endowment Fund.