Love Let Go Proposal Feedback by PoP News | May 28, 2020 | Generosity LLG Proposal Feedback Input from the congregation on specific proposals for our Love Let Go Congregational Discernment. Your Name & Contact InfoThis is only collected to validate particular responses. ALL RESPONSES WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS. Your name will not be shared outside of the Generosity Committee unless we receive your express permission to do so.Name* First Last Email* Permissions*Please keep my responses anonymous.You have my permission to attach my name to these responses if shared with the congregation.You must indicate one or the other in order to submit your responses. Thank you.1: Raising a ReaderThe goal of this project is to partner with at-risk families to build home libraries for our communities’ earliest learners by offering books to families who might otherwise be unable to provide books for their young children. (Initial request $15,000, $10,000 remaining since 6/9 council action) Submitted by Barbara Burkhardt.1.1 What percentage (0-100%) of this proposal should be funded?Please enter a number from 0 to 100.1.2 Why do you feel this way?Please share both positive and negative comments.2. New Robes & Stoles for Chancel ChoirAdditional funding for the purchase of 40-45 new choir robes to replace the current ones which are believed to be over 30 years old. ($2500) Submitted by Kathy Tunseth. The Congregation Council has elected to fund this project with Undesignated Memorial funds.3. Support for Second Harvest’s Food PurchasesSecond Harvest Heartland is having to purchase more food supplies and develop new ways of distribution to meet the increased demand for food assistance as food donations from manufacturers have decreased. (initial request $10,000, $5000 remaining since 6/9 council action) Submitted by Linda Olson.3.1 What percentage (0-100%) of this proposal should be funded?Please enter a number from 0 to 100.3.2 Why do you feel this way?Please share both positive and negative comments.4. Support for Lutheran Social Services MinnesotaTo support Lutheran Social Services as the demand for their services to families has increased. (Initial request $10,000, $5000 remaining since 6/9 council action) Submitted by Linda Olson.4.1 What percentage (0-100%) of this proposal should be funded?Please enter a number from 0 to 100.4.2 Why do you feel this way?Please share both positive and negative comments.5. Vehicle for Iringa Hope Micro Finance Institute in Iringa, TanzaniaIringa Hope needs a second vehicle to better serve the increase in membership in villages around Iringa. ($35,000) Submitted by Caryn Josephson.5.1 What percentage (0-100%) of this proposal should be funded?Please enter a number from 0 to 100.5.2 Why do you feel this way?Please share both positive and negative comments.6. Capital Projects for Bomalang’ombeProvide funds for larger capital projects in Bomalang’ombe and Vikongwa parishes. ($50,000) Submitted by Caryn Josephson.6.1 What percentage (0-100%) of this proposal should be funded?Please enter a number from 0 to 100.6.2 Why do you feel this way?Please share both positive and negative comments.7. Luther Seminary Scholarship for Iringa StudentContribute towards a Bega kwa Bega fundraiser to provide a 2-year scholarship that will allow a student from the Iringa Diocese to attend Luther Seminary. ($10,000) Submitted by Caryn Josephson.7.1 What percentage (0-100%) of this proposal should be funded?Please enter a number from 0 to 100.7.2 Why do you feel this way?Please share both positive and negative comments.8. For I was hungry and you fed me…This project provides funding through December 31, 2020 for the paper goods and non-entree food items used in bag lunches Soup For You (SFY) provides now that our cafe/table service has closed due to the pandemic. ($15,000) Submitted by Janet Brahier. This project was fully funded by action of the Congregation Council on 6/9.9. Support Camp WAPOSupport camp WAPO to help with the loss of income due to camper loss. (Initial request $10,000, $5000 remaining since 6/9 council action) Submitted by Paul Thompson.9.1 What percentage (0-100%) of this proposal should be funded?Please enter a number from 0 to 100.9.2 Why do you feel this way?Please share both positive and negative comments.10. Rose’s PlaceLoving our neighbors by using our resources to build affordable housing on the 2 acres of land south of the parking lot in partnership with another organization. ($300,000-$400,000) Submitted by Michael Stetzler on behalf of the Affordable Housing Team.10.1 What percentage (0-100%) of this proposal should be funded?Please enter a number from 0 to 100.10.2 Why do you feel this way?Please share both positive and negative comments.11. Worship Streaming BuildoutFurnish Sanctuary with the equipment necessary to maintain a streaming presence going forward, once in-building worship resumes. ($25,000) Submitted by Chris Thornton. Update: This Project was fully funded from the Mission Launch Fund by action of the Congregation Council on 6/9.12. Solar Array and Roof ReplacementFund a portion of the project to replace the roof and add a solar array. ($200,000) Submitted by James Ericksen.12.1 What percentage (0-100%) of this proposal should be funded?Please enter a number from 0 to 100.12.2 Why do you feel this way?Please share both positive and negative comments.13. Prince of Peace Camp Scholarship FundThis scholarship fund would provide the finances necessary to continue our current scholarship mission as well as allow us to grow current and future programming. ($25,000) Submitted by Erika Wold.13.1 What percentage (0-100%) of this proposal should be funded?Please enter a number from 0 to 100.13.2 Why do you feel this way?Please share both positive and negative comments.14. H2O For LifeFundraising match to support water for kids in Africa. (Initial request $10,000, $5000 remaining since 6/9 council action) Submitted by Lyla Burke.14.1 What percentage (0-100%) of this proposal should be funded?Please enter a number from 0 to 100.14.2 Why do you feel this way?Please share both positive and negative comments.15. Columbarium StatueA columbarium statue will be built and installed on the marble slab that is a part of the Columbarium. ($12,000) Submitted by Dan Wagner.15.1 What percentage (0-100%) of this proposal should be funded?Please enter a number from 0 to 100.15.2 Why do you feel this way?Please share both positive and negative comments.Other FeedbackIn what ways should the events that have recently transpired in Minneapolis/St Paul shape the congregation’s discernment going forward?What else would you like the Generosity Committee to know? ← Previous Post Update on Church Operations – May 21 Next Post → Love Let Go Idea Pitch-Fest