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PEOPLE, NATURE, AND CHRIST NEWS FROM THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE Inside THIS ISSUE RANDOM THOUGHTS FROM A ‘RANDOM’ GUY 1 News from the Episcopal Office My daughters call me “random.” because the laity and the pastors are committed continue to haunt and challenge Christians in I fought against that title for a long time, to engaging in ministries that make a difference. the IGRC and around the globe. There are no 2 -3 Announcements & Events at least until my wife confirmed that they were Our unity in Christ, though threatened and easy answers to the issues facing us. The issues, 4-5 Local Church News correct. challenged, is not shattered by the multitude of however, are not a surprise to the Lord. The 6 Christian Conversations So, I am “random.” divisive issues that we face. advice that, I believe, Jesus would give us is Sometimes my thoughts are not ordered We are not all of “one mind” when it comes simply: 7 National and Global News or structured with a discernable pattern or to addressing racism, party politics, human • Humility promotes healing 8-9 Camping & Retreat Ministries intentional predictable combination. Here are a sexuality, or denominational schism. We do, • Self-denial is preferrable to self-reliance few of my “random” thoughts: however, agree that the role of the church is to 10-14 Apportionments • Pray, “Thy will be done, on earth, as it is in • Our Christian unity is challenged by issues offer help, healing and hope in the name of Jesus heaven.” 15-16 Conference News 4 of racism, party politics, issues of human Christ. We want our congregations to be places Photos courtesy of Gina Ellis, BISHOP Random though it may seem, these three Mt. Vernon First UMC where folks can turn to for relief and assistance sexuality, and denominational schism. simple things just may be the healing balm New churches work to persevere during during these dark days of challenge. • The Gospel (good news of Jesus Christ) is we need to produce wellness in our spiritual pandemic. Frank needed now, more than ever. Our collective giving and sharing of THE blessings are a testimony that we believe that body. Jesus humbled himself, emptied himself, Photos by Darren Iozia, Jacksonville Journal-Courier5 • Nearly everyone wants to be blessed. denied himself and prayed that God’s will would there is still “good news” offered to everyone by Centenary United Methodist Church held a live, drive- Beard When the financial books of the IGRC were surpass even his own personal desire. through Nativity Dec. 18, with stations promoting Jesus Christ. We believe that Jesus can and will reconciled and closed it became official that in As we prepare to enter into the season the Christmas spirit and the birth of Jesus. Toward bring us together as we claim allegiance to him the end of the route, a two-minute video was played current spite of the COVID-19 Pandemic, we finished and seek to replace our agendas with his plans of Lent, I will, because I am “random,” do so showcasing children telling the Christmas story. The FEB 2021 | VOL. 25 • NO. 6 the 2020 year with a surplus. The credit, of and purpose for humanity. The blessings of God as I continue clinging to the promise that the church typically would have a live children’s Christmas course, should go to our laity that gave faithfully are provided to us for much more than our own darkness will not overcome the advent light of program but came up with the idea of an outdoor event and sacrificially. Thank you all for sharing your personal edification and enjoyment. God always Jesus Christ. because of pandemic restrictions. blessings. blesses us to be a blessing! God Bless, The IGRC is a wonderful place to serve The issues of politics, gender, and race will Bishop Beard

DEATHS Rev. Best served 31 ½ years of Distribution Center. L. Darlene Jones, 89, wife of active ministry, including seven No memorial services have been planned. IGRC retired pastor, the Rev. IGRC retired pastor, the Rev. years with the General Board of Donald J. Jones, died Dec. 26. Robert Ray Smith, 82, died For a complete obituary, visit: https://www. Pensions. Together with her husband, Jan. 24. legacy.com/obituaries/sj-r/obituary. Mutual Respect Condolences may be sent to the Joneses served 40 years aspx?n=jack-d-travelstead&pid=197488745 Rev. Smith served 39 years of his wife, Judy Best, 19 Shiloh Sr., Edwardsville, IL of active ministry in the former active ministry, retiring in 2002 62025-3211. Condolences may be sent to a son, Stan Travelstead, Central Illinois Conference. She served many years from Pinckneyville. His wife, Elaine, also served 10 2213 Augusta Dr., Springfield, IL 62704-3197. For a complete obituary, visit: https://www. on the Cunningham Children's Home board and was years and she survives. Building Trust in the Workplace weberfuneralhome.com/obituaries/John-Best-13 Clark Roan, spouse of the Rev. an active member of Bloomington Wesley UMC. The family has requested that condolences be sent Cherrie Lynn Roan, pastor of Sherry Lindeman, 87, the A Service of Celebration will follow on July 29. to a son, Larry Smith, 109 Creek View Dr., St Charles Golconda and Cave in Rock UMC’s, widow of the Rev. A. Thomas Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home in Bloomington MO 63304. died Jan. 8 in Evansville, Ind. Lindeman, died Jan. 15 in is handling arrangements. Entombment will be Rev. John P. Best, 68, pastor of New Palestine-Ellis Summerfield, Fla. For the complete obituary, visit: in East Lawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Grove-Preston UMC's for the past 15 years, died Jan. 19. https://www.tributearchive. Bloomington. Together with her husband, com/obituaries/19594234/Clark-Roan/Eddyville/ For a complete obituary, visit: https://www. the Lindemans served several Illinois/Aly-Funeral-Home churches in the former Central Illinois Conference. calvertmemorial.com/obituaries/L-Darlene- Jones?obId=19436375 The Current (USPS 014-964) is published APPOINTMENTS Rev. Lindeman retired in 1991. He died Feb. 24, 2005. Condolences may sent to Rev. Cherrie Roan, P. O. Box 129. Golconda, IL 62938-0129. Condolences may be sent to the Rev. Donald J. monthly by the Illinois Great Rivers In consultation with the Cabinet of the Illinois Funeral services were held Jan. 21 at Florida Jones, 2025 E. Lincoln St., Apt. 1217, Bloomington, IL Conference of The UMC, 5900 South Second Great Rivers Conference, Bishop Frank J. Beard National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. Elizabeth Colleen Miller, 87, the widow of the Rev. Marlin 61701-5995. Street, Springfield, IL 62711 appoints the following: For a complete obituary, visit: https://www. Miller, died Jan. 2, in Cowden. IGRC retired pastor, the Rev. Russell Collister to Maxey-Victoria Chapel, ½ tributearchive.com/obituaries/19653849/ An individual subscription is $15 per year. Keith A. Michaels, 71, died time, Spoon River District, effective Jan. 1. He Sherry-Lindeman/Belleview/Florida/Hiers- Together with her husband, the The opinions expressed in viewpoints are Dec. 22. previously served at Maxey. Baxley-Funeral-Services---Ocala Millers served 11 years of ministry those of the writers and do not necessarily in the former Central Illinois Rev. Michaels served 35 1/2 Braden Parks to Decatur Christ, ¾ time, and Condolences may be sent to a daughter, Cheryl Pruett, reflect the views of The Current, The IGRC, Conference, retiring from Concord-Arenzville in 1986. years of active ministry, retiring Latham, ¼ time, Sangamon River District, 1010 Rockaway Blvd. NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144. Rev. Miller died April 14, 2011. Jan. 1, 2019, from East Alton First or The UMC. effective Jan. 1. He previously served Decatur Bernetta Jeanine Milam, 91, UMC. From July 2019 through August 2020, he served Christ and Mt. Auburn. For a complete obituary, visit: https:// Communications Team widow of the Rev. James G. www.lghfuneralhomes.com/obituary/ Grafton and Bethel in the LaMoine River District. Chester Travis to Neighbors in Christ (Galva Milam died Jan. 17 at home in Leader: Paul E. Black ElizabethColleen-Miller For a complete obituary, visit: https://www. First-Bishop’s Hill), ½ time, Spoon River District, Creve Coeur. Team members: colliersfuneralhome.com/obituary/keith- effective Jan. 1. Condolences may be sent to a son, Phil Miller, 1 Kim Halusan, Michele Willson Together with her husband, the River Oaks Blvd., Searcy AR 72143. michaels where persons can leave condolences Support for everyday WEBINAR Phone Randy Burwell to Owaneco, ¼ time, Sangamon Milams served in the former for the family. Send materials to: River District, effective Dec. 1, 2020. This is in Central Illinois Conference. He died Aug. 3, 1999. Cynthia K. "Cindy" Perkins, Dealing with Difficult People: 1-888-881-LINC (5462) 60, died Dec. 26 in Gibson City. IGRC retired local pastor Mary Issues. Every day. P.O. Box 19207, Springfield, IL 62794-9207 addition to an appointment at Midland. For a complete obituary, visit: https://www. Managing Workplace Dynamics Confidential Assistance Jo Williams, 87, died Dec. 16 in 24 Hours a Day, 365 Days a Year An adult psychologist, she The workplace environment has Available March 1. Located in the Monthly Feature Tile. or tel. 217.529.2040 or fax 217.529.4155 Richard Lewis to Cissna Park-Rankin Associate, dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/creve- Quincy. a significant effect on an [email protected], ¼ time, effective Jan. 1. coeur-il/bernetta-milam-10007797 was consecrated a deacon individuals’ contribution as well Most of us have come across in the former Missouri East Rev. Williams served Point Condolences may be sent to her daughter, Gwen as on the company’s overall difficult people, whether at work website www.igrc.org Supply not appointed Conference of The United Pleasant, Bardolph and New Milam, 303 Rainbow Dr., Creve Couer, IL 61610. productivity. Employees are or in our personal life. Discover Web Periodical postage paid at Peoria, IL, Ashley Clifton to Cissna Park-Rankin, ½ time, Methodist Church. She is the daughter of Philadelphia UMC's, as well as more likely to thrive in an tips to help you navigate difficult www.supportlinc.com and additional mailing offices. Irquois River District, effective Jan. 1. This is her IGRC retired pastor, the Rev. IGRC retired pastor, the Rev. Howard and Judy the West Central Charge for two years following her situations with patience and poise. environment where positive, first assignment in the IGRC. Jack D. Travelstead, 91, died Daughenbaugh. retirement in 2002. respectful communication is a POSTMASTER: Jan. 10 in Springfield. Lucas Michael Delong to Minonk-Wenona St. For a complete obituary, visit: https://www. For a complete obituary, visit: https://www. part of its culture. Please send address changes to mobile John’s, Vermilion River District, effective Jan. 1. Rev. Travelstead served 41 years calvertmemorial.com/obituaries/Cynthia-K- printyfuneralhome.com/obituary/Mary- The Current, Illinois Great Rivers Conference, Williams where condolences may be left for the This program provides This is his first assignment in the IGRC. in the former Southern and Cindy--Perkins?obId=19420541 family on the tribute wall. confidential counseling, P.O. Box 19207, Springfield, IL 62794-9207 Change of status Central Illinois Conferences, Condolences may be sent to her husband, Jerry resources and referrals to help retiring in 1992 from Pontiac First. He served as Perkins, 36 Astoria Way, Bloomington, IL 61704 or Nathan Jeffries to Personal Leave of Absence, promote civility and respect. district superintendent in both former conferences. Rev. Howard and Judy Daughenbaugh, 24 Saint effective Jan. 1. He was also founder of the Midwest Mission Ivans Circle, Apt. 100, Bloomington, IL 61705-5739. 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REBIRTH OF Black Methodists for service component, prayer and the connec- awarded by the General Board of Higher as follows: Church Renewal tion among student ministry groups. Education and Ministry (GBHEM). You must • Feb. 21 – Bishop Woodie W. White, INFORMATION FOR CHURCH’S YEAR-END REPORTING apply for those scholarships separately. BY MIKE POTTS SPRINGFIELD – Join us for a dialogue on For more information or questions, contact former Bishop-in-Residence at Candler worship gatherings. This number includes those who simply take the total number of people who attended Tim Price at (618) 541-8291. Apply for Higher Education Foundation School of Theology, Emory University IGRC Director of Administrative attend in person on Sunday mornings, those who attend worship for that year and divide it by the weeks that Saturday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m., concerning the Services/Conference Treasurer scholarships by visiting: https://www.umhef. and Bishop of the Illinois Area from recommitment to our vision, to recover our Congregational development launches a weekly Tuesday night worship service, those who worship was held. These two AWA numbers are then org/apply/ 1984-1992. Happy New Year! attend worship online, and those who attend through included in the Annual Statistical Reports and included in purpose and to renewal our Spirit of unity on-demand prayer workshop and community in the Black Church. We Scholarships and student loan • March 21 – Bishop Cynthia Moore- Stating that 2020 was a challenging year other means. This number includes adults, children, the Charge Conference reporting to your District Super- SPRINGFIELD – Congregational Develop- is truly an understatement. I have heard church members, seekers, and visitors. This number intendent. look forward to seeing you and hearing your application through GBHEM Koikoi, Western Pennsylvania Confer- ideas to help us in this new beginning. ment has launched a new, "on-demand" ence from many of you concerning the difficulties you have includes church staff, volunteers, and pastors. We count Only include the worship services that you held. If wor- workshop. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – GBHEM’s Office of encountered in 2020. My prayer is that 2021 brings hope, all the people. ship was canceled due to an emergency, such as a A quote from Rev. Dr. Ernest Smith, a found- Loans and Scholarships provides millions • April 18 – Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, healing and restoration to you, your family, our country ing member of BMCR: “Our time under God is This workshop will encourage your church to Since 2017, The United Methodist Church’s General snowstorm or global pandemic, do not include that week of dollars in scholarships to students every South Carolina Conference and the world. now!” We are relevant members of the UMC commit to new prayer practices to ask God Council on Finance and Administration has asked local in your AWA number. Instead, only average the weeks year. Finances should never be a barrier • May 16 – Bishop Tracy S. Malone, East who promote peace using our influential and to do new things in and through your church. It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! churches to report two metrics each year: that worship services were held. to answering your calling in life. GBHEM is Ohio Conference Ok, maybe not, however, with it being January, this innovative ways in the rebirth of the purpose of The workshop is a series of short videos and here to help as you follow the educational Average attendance at all weekly worship services Only include regular, weekly, public worship services. Do • June 20 – Bishop Julius C. Trimble, means it is time to begin the EZRA 2020 yearend annual BMCR founders. Join us in this conversation! can be viewed at any time. It encourages path that’s right for you. [Question #7] Report average in-person attendance at all not include special, holiday, or irregular worship services Indiana Conference report for your church. Below is the EZRA 2020 Yearend Log-in for this Online Event via Zoom: you to develop action steps in partnership services held on a consistent weekly basis as the primary such as Christmas Eve, Good Friday, weddings, or funerals. Scholarship Application are being accepted Reporting Guidelines. The big question for 2020 will be, Join Zoom Meeting with others from the church. • July 18 – Bishop Sharma D. Lewis, opportunity for worship. Count all persons (including Physically count people each week. Do not estimate at- through March 24. “how do we count attendance?” The guidelines explain There are a few stories about churches engag- Virginia Conference children) who participate in part of any of these services. tendance, take averages of averages, drop out high or low https://zoom.us/j/96090867681?pwd=cVAwQ Explore the Scholarships page to find more how to count average worship attendance. Do not include online worshippers nor attendance ing in particular type of Revolutionary Prayer. *Note: The worship services are planned attendance weeks, or only count a handful of weeks out of W9hd3V4blE1RldRWktoVENEQT09 information at: https://www.gbhem.org/ from irregularly held special services (i.e. Christmas Eve to be virtual and will be live-streamed at EZRA 2020 Local Church Year-End Annual Report the year. Meeting ID: 960 9086 7681 Start today to Ignite a Prayer Revolution in loans-scholarships/scholarships/ on: services). www.asburyumcdc.org and on YouTube and The online tool for all local churches to submit year-end Passcode: 098934 your church by visiting: https://www.igrc- For more information or questions about counting wor- reach1000.org/revolutionary-prayer • Eligibility Facebook. statistical reports is now open. Number of persons who worship online [Question #7a] ship attendance: For audio only, call: (312) 626-6799 (Chi- • List of available scholarships Report here average weekly number of unique view- Hybrid worship experience webinar EZRA 2020 Year-End Annual Reporting Deadline • Contact your District Superintendent cago), using the above listed meeting code Applicants sought for IGRC scholarship • How to apply is Feb. 28. ers who access worship online. This includes those live • Contact our Illinois Great Rivers Conference Director and passcode. SPRINGFIELD – The IGRC Board of Higher • Grants and fellowships SPRINGFIELD – The IGRC Office of Congre- streaming your worship service and views/downloads of Finance and Administration, Mike Potts: mpotts@ gational Development will host Both/And: EZRA Report is Completed Online For more information, contact James Fielder Education and Campus Ministry is seeking ap- • Frequently asked scholarship questions of recorded worship services (audio or video), sermons, igrc.org Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experiences for The EZRA reporting tool is located at: www.igrc.org at [email protected] plicants for its 2021 Undergraduate Scholarship. In addition to scholarships, the United and/or podcasts. Do not include generic hits/visits to • Review guidance from The United Methodist Gen- Online and In-Person Audiences on Tuesday, Methodist Student Loan program offers Click on “EZRA Report Login” at the top of the page to your website. eral Council on Finance and Administration: https:// Disability grant applications Applicants must be members of a United March 2 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Methodist Church in the Illinois Great Riv- financial assistance with interest rates lower begin and to also access the Help Sheet How to count www.gcfa.org/about-us/resources-during-covid-19/ deadline: Jan. 31 than other conventional loan programs at: Jason Moore will be leading the webinar. Count in-person worship attendance by designating ers Conference for a minimum of one year. Or you may go directly to the EZRA login at: http://ezra. IGRC APPORTIONMENT CALCULATION SPRINGFIELD – The deadline for Archi- https://www.gbhem.org/loans-scholarships/ Registration information and a promotional someone, preferable not the pastor, to count all the peo- Scholarships awarded will be sent to the gcfa.org and it connects directly to the GCFA website. Year-End Reporting tectural Grant applications is Jan. 31. If your loans/ video can be found by visiting: https://www. ple in worship including infants and children. Keep this community college, college or university Username At the beginning of the year each local church sends church has a project that will make your igrcreach1000.org/both-and Cost for an in- count for every regular, weekly, public worship gathering. that the student will be attending during the 2021 Ebony Bishops Preaching Series Your church username is the six-digit number assigned their statistical data through EZRA reporting. There are building more physically accessible to the dividual to view live is $15, $25 for a church Keep a log of weekly worship attendance and have lead- 2021-2022 school year to help pay for their to your church by GCFA. This number is on all apportion- three forms to fill out called Table I, Table II and Table III. disability community, the IGRC Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. – Asbury United team to attend and access the video for 90 ers regularly review it to watch for trends that might be undergraduate tuition. The scholarships ment remittance reports the church treasurer receives on Accessibility Ministries may be able to awarded will be a minimum of $500. Methodist Church in Washington, D.C. is after the webinar. impacting the congregation. Table II Operational Expenses Used in Apportionment pleased to announce its “2021 Ebony Bish- from the Finance and Administration office. Calculation help you with a small grant. We face one of the most critical moves Counting online worship attendance can be a little more Applications must be submitted by midnight ops Preaching Series.” Through this series, Password For more information or contact the com- in the next iteration of the online worship difficult depending on which platform the church uses for The church reports its expenditures on Table II. The num- on March 1. If you have any questions, contact Asbury offers its national and historic pulpit The initial password is password mittee chair, Rev. Randy Shepard, at randy. experience. As we move back into our build- broadcast. For worship services held over video confer- bers reported in lines 39-47 are essentially the salaries Christy Blickensderfer at cblickensderfer@ to the Ebony Bishops of the United Method- All prior passwords are reset each year to password [email protected]. ings, we must not return to making people ence platforms, such as Zoom, or over the telephone, you and operational expenses of the church. igrc.org or Amy Shreve at [email protected] ist Church to bring prophetic words on the at home observers after talking directly to can easily count all the live participants. Social medial Read more by visiting: https://www.igrc.org/ issues of the day, share messages of hope EZRA Help Sheet Line 39 = Direct-Billed Benefits for clergy (usually Apply online by visiting: https://igrc-reg. them for so long. They will feel that too. platforms, such as Facebook and YouTube, can be more disabilityawarenessgrants during this critical period in the history of Please read the EZRA help sheet, it will save you time Pension, but not Health Insurance) brtapp.com/igrcscholarship71 difficult. The United Methodist GCFA offers this guidance: our nation and denomination, and to exhort We also can't take an approach where we and frustration. Line 40 = Direct-Billed Health Insurance (church portion Course of Study Extension School Higher Education Foundation the faithful to make effective witness. treat the in-person crowd as the studio Non-Reporting Churches For online views, count anyone listening online for whom of the bill) nears deadline accepting scholarship applications audience, providing the laugh or clap track, the church has evidence of participation. This can be Line 41a = Pastor’s Salary The “2021 Ebony Bishops Preaching Series” Feb. 28, 2021 is the deadline for reporting the 2020 year- for the people watching at home. Neither of done through an online check-in process or through ana- Line 41b = Associate pastor’s salary (if one is present) SPRINGFIELD – The deadline for registra- for 2021-2022 year is being presented on the third Sunday of end annual report. If a church has not reported by the these audiences should feel secondary. lytic software associated with your streaming platform. Line 41c = Deacon’s salary (if one is present) tion for Course of Study April-May classes is NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The United Method- each month during the 10 a.m. (Eastern time) deadline, the report information from 2019 will be used Confirm that the analytics demonstrate that the person Line 42 = Housing, utilities and other cash allowances rapidly approaching. ist Higher Education Foundation is now morning worship service* at Asbury, which If we fail to think about how to create a for the 2020 report. Please remember that lines 39-47 viewed the worship for a significant portion. Create a paid for/to the pastor or pastors Part-time Local Pastors can register at www. accepting scholarship applications for the will be live-streamed. Bishop LaTrelle Miller BOTH/AND scenario as we go back to from the 2020 EZRA Table II report determines 2022 standard and stick to it consistently. Be aware that some Line 43 = Accountable Reimbursements (including igrc.org/cos by Feb. 5 for COS 123 Formation 2021-2022 school year. If you (or students Easterling of the Baltimore-Washington in-person worship, we will lose so much of apportionments. platforms’ analytics – like Facebook – will even count travel) paid to the pastor and Discipleship taught by Dr. Beth Fender or you know) are planning to attend a United Conference, preached the first message on what we've gained in these last seven plus COUNTING WORSHIP ATTENDANCE someone scrolling by as a hit. You should filter down to Line 44 = Other Cash allowances to/for the pastor that COS 322 Theological Heritage III: Medieval- Methodist-related college, university, or Jan. 17. The remaining featured preachers are months. Why we count those who “attended” a significant portion of your stream. are not in an accountable reimbursement plan -Reformation taught by Dr. Dennis Powers. seminary in the Fall of 2021, you are invited Worship attendance is an important way to track one Line 45 = Salary & Benefits for Diaconal Ministers Most importantly, be consistent. Develop a method that Remember: you must have taken COS 121 to apply for a variety of scholarships avail- of the core spiritual practices of our United Methodist (if present) and Other staff compensation makes sense and best reflects and accurate, truthful, and COS 122 before you can take these able through the United Methodist Higher faith. We are a people who believe in the power of wor- (usually lay staff: secretaries, custodians, etc.) and meaningful metric that gives insight into the spiritual classes. All classes will be offered online. Education Foundation (UMHEF). IGRC embarks on reorganization process ship. Although it is not a perfect metric, as we have all Line 46 = Current expenses for program (including practices and discipleship of your congregation. Write • Applications and required supporting SPRINGFIELD – Bishop Frank J. Beard announced Jan. 15 that conference leader- met those who while attending a worship gathering did Church School) Do Your Own Fire-Up Conference down your methodology of counting so it can be recalled materials must be submitted by March 1. ship has embarked on a reorganization process for the Illinois Great Rivers Confer- not participate in worshipping, attendance is a relatively Line 47 = Other current operating expenses for future measurements. Some question to consider TROY – Harvest Ministry is developing a ence - the result of positioning the church for a post-pandemic world. helpful and somewhat stable way to get a read on con- (e.g., building insurance, utilities) • You must be a full member of a United about online worship are: Fire-Up Conference weekend resource that Methodist Church for at least one year. Consultants from the General Council on Finance and Administration are working gregational engagement, involvement, and investment in What is absent from the calculation are any expenses enables churches to use it with its own • What length of views will you count? (IGRC recom- with conference leadership in this process. Christian discipleship. associated with new building costs, capital improvements, students in its own church buildings. • You must be enrolled or planning to mends at least a 1-minute view.) We do not count attendance to compare one church to debt service, apportionments, missions, or other benevo- enroll full-time at a United Methodist-re- “Just like local congregations have had to employ new practices and methods during • Will you count additional people based on comments, The Fire-Up Conference 2021 Discipleship another. Attendance numbers are most helpful to an indi- lent causes. lated college, university, or seminary for the past 10 months, conference leadership has had to do so as well,” Bishop Beard attendance card, donations? Weekend package can be purchased for vidual congregation if they are kept consistently, clearly, the 2021-2022 school year. A list of these said. “This process is not driven by finances, dwindling numbers nor the possibility • Will you use a multiplier on unique views assuming Apportionment Percentage Calculation $40 per church group. and use the same counting methods. This helps an in- schools can be found at: https://www. of a future split in The United Methodist Church.” more than 1 person in the household is watching? (If Lines 39-47 are added together for the individual church dividual church discover its own trends of increase and You can purchase now to receive the sample umhef.org/about/schools/listofschools/ He pointed to financial reports that show that at the end of November, conference so, IGRC recommends using a multiplier of no more operational expense dollar total. The operational ex- decrease. When churches change their method of count- schedule ideas for planning then the wor- leadership showed a $237,562 increase in apportionment receipts over the 11-month than 1.7.) penses of all the churches of the Conference are added • Some UMHEF scholarships have ad- ing, they will often see a change in worship attendance ship video sessions and other resources will mark in November 2019. • Will you count those who watch online later in the together for a Conference church total. The IGRC budget ditional unique or specific criteria estab- numbers that do not reflect a change in the number of be available by Feb. 22. Order by visiting: week? (If so, IGRC recommends counting only those approved by the Annual Conference is divided by the lished by the fund/donor; we will help Total apportionment receipts through Nov. 30, which include payment of apportion- people participating in worship. This can give a false im- https://harvestministryteams.com/shop/ who watch within a week after the initial broadcast.) Conference church dollar total. match you to those scholarships for ments from previous years, totaled $9,599,445 with expenditures of $9,399,289, pression. Try to be accurate and consistent by using the Harvest chose not to stream Fire-Up live be- which you qualify after receiving your showing a surplus of $200,156 through Nov. 30. same method every week and keeping good records. How to report your church’s count (Approved IGRC Conference Budget Total) / (Total IGRC cause it wanted to keep the components of completed application. Each year, every United Methodist Church is asked to Churches Operational Expenses) = Apportionment See related story elsewhere in this issue on final apportionment figures. Also, see the What we count a discipleship feel - reflection time, possible report its Average Weekly Attendance (AWA) figures for Percentage UMHEF scholarships are separate from those Church Apportionment Report for 2020 also found in this issue of The Current. We count all the people who attend regular weekly in-person services and online worship. For each figure, YEAR-END REPORTING CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 REORGANIZATION CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 2 | FEBRUARY 2021 | THE CURRENT THE CURRENT | FEBRUARY 2021 | 3 LOCAL CHURCH LOCAL CHURCH NEWS NEWS New churches work to persevere during pandemic BY PAUL BLACK did not stop ministry from happening. Ministry continued BLUFORD – There is no doubt that starting a new church to happen in the parsonage and on the church lawn. or beginning is a challenge. Doing the work during a pan- After a year and a half of working with insurance compa- demic seems impossible. nies, contractors, and vol- Photos courtesy of Gina Ellis, Mt. Vernon First UMC Photos by Darren Iozia, Jacksonville Journal-Courier “Church planting is a challenging work in the best of unteers, the building was and conversational and people engage in the Cars line up to enter Jacksonville Centenary UMC’s drive-thru times,” said IGRC Coordinator of Congregational Develop- finally ready for occupa- chats. And our online small group is growing. Nativity Dec. 18. The event which followed Covid-19 guidelines ment Mike Crawford. “Building relationships and devel- tion in early 2020. Full They reach out in group chats nearly every day provided a way to share the Christmas story even in a time of oping a positive reputation in the community take time. relaunch of the children’s social distancing and face masks. to support and pray for each other. They're also Leading unconnected people into faith and Christian com- ministry and worship focused on reaching out to the world around us.” munity takes energy and effort. And with all that, the new were within reach. church is vulnerable, like a newborn baby.” Then COVID-19 hap- And there is outreach. Jacksonville Centenary hosts And in the midst of that a pandemic comes. In-person pened. Bluford is not Connection FC’s Christmas project was gatherings, a major way to build momentum in a new faith a community in which partnering with a local senior living facility drive-thru nativity display community, are curtailed. Online opportunities multiply, ministry could easily pivot that had shut down all visiting. “We've wrote BY DARREN IOZIA but many are “Zoomed out.” The defenseless newborn online. There is not high-quality internet service in the Christmas cards and delivered gifts for Christmas,” Whita- Jacksonville Journal-Courier area. And majority of the children reached in the ministry ker said. “I'm really proud of them.” faces even greater obstacles. The whole process takes JACKSONVILLE – Centenary United Methodist do not have any internet access in their homes. even more intentionality and effort. Hold The Connection Faith Community in prayer. Specifi- Church members have been thinking outside the “In some new churches, it is complicated by the fact that None of these setbacks or challenges has deterred First cally, for growth in worship participation and the ability to box this holiday season to ensure the Christmas their primary target audience primarily utilizes cash.” UMC following God’s call to be in ministry in Bluford. Lives multiply one small group into many by March. spirit flourishes, even as the pandemic puts a Crawford said. “Without gathering, there is no effective are being touched and transformed. Gifts may be given to Conference Advance Special 6795 – damper on their normal holiday gatherings. way for the people to offer their monetary gifts, thus put- The Bluford Otterbein Restart is a Conference Advance The Connection FC to support this ministry. Photos courtesy of Monmouth First UMC The church at 331 E. State St. held a live, drive- ting a financial strain on the new church.” Special. Gifts may be made to Fund 6206. Moline Riverside Hispanic Ministry through Nativity on Friday with a special video Yet, several fledgling ministries have produced incredible The Connection FC This partnership of Anglo and Hispanic ministries sharing MONMOUTH FIRST UMC featuring children telling the story of Christmas. It results despite the odds and a pandemic that is approach- The Edwardsville-based faith community, the Connection resources found 2020 as a time of learning new ways to also included a visit from Santa. ing its first anniversary. Here’s a sampling: FC, launched in September 2019. A year later, with in- share the Gospel. BUILDING NEW SANCTUARY “We had to get creative due to the whole COVID Bluford Otterbein person gatherings limited in number, the new church start Pastor Eduardo Manuel E. Morales and Rev. Bill Adams After several years of undergoing extensive work 25 years ago, they had a renovation committee that looked thing,” said Rachel Hinkle, Christmas program In early 2018, Kaskaskia River District Superintendent, the has persevered, discipling persons with digital media. report that 2020 was “a challenging year.” in preserving a deteriorating building, First UMC in into it, but that stopped after a while and we just have a director for the church. Rev. Carol Lakota Eastin, realized that Otterbein UMC in Monmouth is moving forward with demolition of it church that has been in need of a lot of repairs. Now we are “Though it was online, we celebrated our one-year Launch “We were forced to look at other options to spread the The church usually hosts a children’s Christmas Bluford was at a crossroads. The part-time pastors who sanctuary and replacing it with a new, 6,300-square- looking forward to having a wonderful church building for Anniversary in September! We also hired our first staff gospel of salvation,” Morales said. “Even though we had an program but, this year, the church’s doors are had been serving with the church were moving so one foot sanctuary in the same location, leaving the current the community that will be handicapped-accessible. We will person, a worship leader... first hire is also a big milestone online presence (prior to the pandemic), we definitely did closed to the public. Instead, several children were could attend seminary. The worship education building intact. have elevators. We will be able to have functions in there a for a new start, too,” said Connection FC not know how to exploit this resource to the fullest.” recorded — from the safety of their own homes — attendance was low, but there was a pastor Mike Whitaker. “Our worship leader is Prior to demolition, stained glass windows, pews, lot better and be able to get around a whole lot better. There speaking a line of the story of birth of Jesus. The thriving children’s ministry engag- awesome and we're excited about where the In 2020, the Hispanic community more than doubled in lighting and woodwork were removed. Some of the stained will be a lot more room for us.” recordings then were spliced together and played ing over 60 children, most of whom worship ministry is headed! We're also grow- size at a time when the churches were forced to close to glass will be used in the new sanctuary. In all, 94 percent of the church family was in favor of during Friday’s event. were from low-income homes. ing through connections made online. It isn't in-person gatherings. The demolition culminates a 10-month process, and the the new construction. The new sanctuary will accommodate construction has been a dream for nearly 25 years. seating for 250 people. A new atrium building will also be “This is also a way for our kids to be involved,” Rev. Eastin engaged in conversation as fast or as prevalent as it needs to be, but “We have now returned to services in-person, but we are “It is just a really exciting time for us right now. We built out in their current courtyard area. Hinkle said, adding that the idea of having the drive- with the leadership of Mt. Vernon any growth in this pandemic is awesome!” also continuing our online presence on the web as well as have been in the process for probably 12 to 15 years I think Follow along with the entire construction process by through Nativity was born to accompany the video. First UMC to see if they would adopt using Facebook ads,” Morales said. But Whitaker said the pandemic has been now,” said Doug Ray, who is coordinating the effort “About visiting: http://www.comejourneywithus.com/home “We’re desperate to do things,” she said of the Bluford Otterbein as a part of its min- a time of deep faith formation. “Perhaps the One of the ministry’s greatest needs right now is to have church and its members. istry. After prayer and discussion, First greatest thing I've seen in the last few months a special multimedia room with adequate equipment. UMC accepted this new opportunity. is the development of deep, meaningful, Persons wishing to contribute to this ministry may do so During the event — from the safety of On May 2, 2018, the church building authentic, supportive relationships within the by giving to Conference Advance Special 6563, Moline their cars — fami- caught fire. It became uninhabitable community, even over digital platforms.” Whita- Riverside Hispanic Ministry. lies drove through and needed much renovation. That ker reported. “Our online worships are lively NEW CHURCHES CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 five live stations or scenes — the angel talking to Mary, the manger, Baskets of Christmas joy delivered by partnership actual sheep with BY RUTH MOORE restrictions in place this year, each the shepherds, the Champaign First UMC family was limited to one shopper Lydia Pool — with sheep Bernice and wise men and an- to select gifts for the entire family. Eliza — Linda Tribble, Brian Borgman, CHAMPAIGN – COVID gels singing carols This year baskets were Rachel Borgman and Noah Borgman 19 has changed many aspects of to herald the birth. (left to right) stand at the shepherd our lives this year – including family oriented so families could Toward the end, station during the Centenary UMC’s Christmas. Financial hardships share the gift. The UMW of First live Nativity drive-through Friday. there also were due to lost jobs or medical bills Champaign set a goal of providing Photos courtesy of Martha Zimmerman, Avon UMC were making it difficult to provide 30 gift baskets but ended up signs of encouragement about the pandemic and a Several months ago, the Avon UMC applied for the IGRC food grant for local food special tribute. the usual gifts and many families making 50 baskets! Members pantries as they were assisting food programs in neighboring towns with funding faced a bleak holiday. of the Sarah and Dorcas circles and distribution of food and non-food products. “It’s an inspirational board to tribute health care Enter UMW of First of First Champaign collected gift workers,” Hinkle said. items and created beautiful gift In August, the Avon UMC was asked to become a satellite distribution point for Champaign and empty tomb! Abingdon... the church took a leap of faith and said yes. The operation started out The route started in front of the church and what baskets that turned faith, hope, empty tomb is a non-profit serving 11 families in our community and has grown to serving more than 30 families. used to be the home of the president of MacMur- organization in Champaign and love into action on behalf of Members of the Avon church family responded by volunteering and reaching out into ray College. Drivers then turned south on to Clay that provides many essential struggling families at Christmas. Photos courtesy of Ruth Moore, Champaign First UMC the community. As a result, the ministry has received support from other churches, Avenue and west onto East Morgan Street, where services for families at no cost. organizations and individuals. There has never been a shortage of food to distribute people were greeted by Santa and the two-minute Traditionally, empty tomb each week as food boxes are delivered to elderly and those who cannot pick up at video displayed on a large, outdoor screen. provides a Christmas shopping the church. Photo courtesy of Jan Freeman, Petersburg UMC experience for families by Hinkle said she was excited to still be able to The church, with an average attendance of 25, is reaching more than 75 community John Wesley (aka Pastor Rick Pierce) attended a fall spread Christmas joy and provide a safe event with providing toys for children and members each week. Petersburg UMW meeting and told attendees about gift baskets for adults. Adults COVID-19 restrictions still in place. his life and spiritual journey to enhance their study would select gifts for their kids (Reprinted with permission from the Dec. 19, 2020 of "The Writings of John Wesley" by Keith Beasley- at one time and children would issue of the Jacksonville Journal Courier, www. Topliffe from the 2020 UMW Reading Program. select gifts for their parents at myjournalcourier.com) another time. With COVID 4 | FEBRUARY 2021 | THE CURRENT THE CURRENT | FEBRUARY 2021 | 5 CHRISTIAN NATIONAL AND CONVERSATIONS GLOBAL NEWS

FURUSA REMEMBERED AS ADVOCATE FOR EDUCATIONAL ACCESS A Call to Action for The United Methodist Church BY EVELINE CHIKWANAH AND KATHY L. GILBERT Episcopal Area, said the relationship between the HARARE, Zimbabwe (UMNews) – Professor episcopal area and university was harmonious. Grace and Peace to you, Sisters and titudes, the new mental responses, that the new situation not to say yes. “On (Furusa’s) suggestion, the episcopal area entered Brothers in Christ: demands. They end up sleeping through a revolution.” Munashe Furusa, Africa University’s fourth vice “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathaniel chancellor, died suddenly Jan. 13. He was 59. into a partnership with Africa University regarding the These are challenging times that we Dr. King proclaimed and demonstrated a picture of asked. There are many who look upon the blemished Stephene Chikozho, Africa University’s director of pastors' school, enabling Zimbabwean pastors to hold the live in. The continued rise of CO- peace for our world that has been so deeply violated. history of our denomination and wonder if we will sleep advancement and public affairs, said Furusa was taken to event at the institution,” said Nhiwatiwa. VID-19 infections and deaths around Those who participated in the act of sedition last week through this revolution. They wonder if anything good Victoria Chitepo Hospital in the early hours of Jan. 13 and The Rev. Greg Bergquist, top executive of the United the world, the attack on the US wanted the world to believe that it was a revolution, but it can come from The United Methodist Church in the died a few hours later. Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry, said Capitol last week, and the undeni- was not. It was insurrection rooted in racism. movement to dismantle racism. Furusa, who became vice chancellor in 2015, was Furusa was instrumental in elevating the university by ensuring students’ long-term success. able expressions of racism, white • The majority of persons on the capitol grounds were As members of the Council of Bishops of The United shaped by his experience as the first person in his “It is hard for me to imagine an Africa University supremacy and systemic inequity in our communities white. Methodist Church, we have rededicated ourselves to family to obtain a higher education degree. He is being without Professor Furusa’s leadership and compassionate have provided a sobering start to the new year. And yet, this work and are responding to this query as Phillip remembered as a champion for educational access for • The slurs shouted were not Christian. presence,” he said. I find that the upcoming commemoration of the birth of did saying, “Come and see.” We invite you to join us as underprivileged students and an important voice for Thomas Kemper, who recently retired as top Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and Inauguration Day in the • The signs invoking the name of Jesus in the midst of we take seriously the call to follow Jesus during these United Methodist-related higher education. new ideas to us and have the hub turn those innovations executive of the United Methodist Board of Global US provide us, in the midst of turmoil, with much needed these violations offensive. challenging times by renouncing the spiritual forces of North Katanga Area Bishop Mande Muyombo, AU opportunities for reflection and rededication. into realities,” he said. Ministries, remembered first meeting Furusa in 2013. • The destruction of property is inexcusable. wickedness, rejecting the evil powers of this world and board chair, shared his sadness and said the best way to Salley said Furusa had a vision to make Africa “As a university board member, I was part of the The images of insurrectionists storming the hallowed repenting of our sin. honor Furusa is to carry on his legacy. • The Confederate flag waving in the Rotunda was University a world-class university and he worked long search committee that later unanimously brought his halls of the Capitol cannot be unseen. For the first time “There are no words rich enough and no emotions abhorrent. In the coming weeks we will be offering and highlighting hours on that goal. name to the Africa University Board for election,” he said. in history the President of the United States has been deep enough to adequately put across the loss that we feel opportunities for spiritual formation, dialogue, and action “He was a person of great faith and made decisions “We had some very qualified candidates, but he was impeached for the second time. The deployment of • All were signs of white supremacy that runs rampant both individually and collectively,” he said. so that we might, like Dr. King, serve as the ambassadors after much prayer and supplication,” Salley said. “It is rare the one who brought joy and excitement to the interview. thousands of National Guard troops to Washington, DC in America today. Africa University is the first and only fully accredited of love, grace, peace and justice that once and for all tear that I find persons who live their theology.” He wasn’t looking for a job. He hadn’t come for an for the inauguration appear as scenes from a movie. As institution of higher learning established on the African Despite this disheartening event and the history of vio- down the strongholds of hatred, oppression, and division The world has lost a great friend, said Lisa Tichenor, interview. He had come to share a vision and a calling — a one who sits in a state capitol preparing for further dis- continent by action of the General Conference of The lence and harm that has been fueling it for generations, I among us. a member of the Africa University Board of Directors and calling to return to his homeland to give back; a calling to ruption, I grieve for America, for democracy and for our believe that we are in the midst of the revolution that Dr. United Methodist Church. Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas. My prayer is that the people of The United Methodist lead a Christian pan-African university, and a calling to Christian witness. King references. Social change is happening. Peaceful Furusa served as dean of the College of Arts and “Furusa cared greatly about advancing the university Church will not sleep through this revolution. We must be form leaders who contribute to the healing of the African protests for racial justice which declare that Black Lives Humanities at California State University, Dominquez in its educational capabilities and developed the necessary I ask myself, “what would Dr. King say? What would he do?” willing to adopt the new hearts, minds and skills neces- nations,” Kemper said. Matter are helping to make our voices heard and are Hills, before being named vice chancellor at Africa leadership to achieve this. He attended to individual Dr. King lived during challenging times as well. In his sary to build a church and world where all belong and Danjuma Barde, vice president of the Students changing the way we live together. University. He held a Doctor of Philosophy degree in students and staff, creating an atmosphere of family sermon, Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution, are embraced as beloved of God. Representative Council, said the students have lost a African Literature and Critical Theory, a Master of Arts among all of us whose lives he touched,” she said. he says, “One of the great liabilities of life is that all too The lectionary gospel lesson for Jan. 17 (John 1:43-51) mentor and “a true icon of generational leadership.” Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey and a Bachelor of Arts Honors in English, all from the Professor Peter Mageto, who has been named the many people find themselves living amid a great period finds Jesus issuing a call to one of the disciples, Philip, to Furusa was buried Jan. 15 in his home village of Nhe- President, Council of Bishops University of Zimbabwe, as well as a diploma in education acting vice chancellor by the Africa University Board, said of social change, and yet they fail to develop the new at- “follow me” and another, Nathaniel, deciding whether or ma in Shurugwi in southern Zimbabwe. He is survived by The United Methodist Church from Bondolfi Teachers College in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. online learning was one of Furusa’s innovations. “Innovation was his middle name,” said James his wife, Zanele, daughter Charlotte and sons Osborne, “He introduced it in the country when many did not Tanaka and Munashe (Junior). H. Salley, associate vice chancellor for Institutional believe in it,” said Mageto, who had previously served as Advancement for Africa University. the university’s deputy vice chancellor. (Chikwanah is a communicator for the Zimbabwe East “Furusa set up an innovation hub on the campus that Bishop Eben K. Nhiwatiwa of the Zimbabwe Conference, and Gilbert is a news writer for UM News.) WHAT WOULD JESUS TELL THE CAPITOL RIOTERS? allowed opportunities for students and faculty to bring BY THE REV. WILLIAM B. LAWRENCE others can function as witnesses to the conversation “Get away from me, you people who do wrong.” CHAPEL HILL, N.C. and "so that every word may be established by the It is always best to read a text of Scripture in its (UM News) – According to mouth of two or three witnesses." context. Jesus’ words about two or three gathered United Methodist of published reports, when Jacob • Third, if that step also fails, tell the church about in his name become clearly understandable in their 31 United Methodists serve in 117th Congress the 117th Congress Anthony Chansley (aka Jake the offense committed by the offender. In effect, Biblical setting. Those people at the Senate presider's BY ALBERT J. MENENDEZ won the late Rep. John Lewis’s old Senate (6) Angeli, aka the man wearing this step involves going public within the faith desk cannot claim they had the Lord's blessing. That A near-equal number of United seat in Atlanta. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas fur and horns) occupied the community and asking the community to assess is not their judgment to make. The only authority on Methodists serve on each side of John Kennedy, R-Louisiana presider’s desk in the U.S. the offense. If the community agrees that an offense earth to make such a judgment is the church. And the About half of United Methodist the aisle in the 117th U.S. Congress, Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts Senate chamber during the has occurred, and if the offender does not listen to church might determine that Mr. Chansley, et. al., were members represent four states: Six which faces the work of responding Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan insurrection at the United the church, then the member should be treated as engaged in evil that warranted Jesus' rejection. from Texas and three each from to a wounded nation and breached Richard Burr, R-North Carolina States Capitol on the Feast of one now outside of the community of faith, who Whatever happens to the insurrectionists when they Florida, Georgia and Ohio. Seven- Photo by H. Jackson Capitol building. Rob Portman, R-Ohio Southern Methodist the Epiphany, he and three can no longer speak in Jesus' name. are indicted, tried and (if convicted) punished for their teen of the 50 states have at least University House (25) others offered a prayer. In the It is not a reference to some sort of magical violations of law, I think we have an authoritative basis The newly started Congress has 31 one United Methodist member. Doris Matsui, D-California name of Jesus Christ, they thanked God that they could blessing just because any two or three people claim in Scripture for the church to denounce their misuse of United Methodists — 16 Republicans They join a U.S. Congress where Mark Takano, D-California “be where we are today.” to gather in Jesus' name. It does not mean that a few Jesus' name and his words. They may have committed an and 15 Democrats. Six of the denomi- nearly 9-in-10 members identify as Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut For at least one church member, that provoked individuals can just utter Jesus' name and thereby offense against the community of believers. nation’ members serve in the Senate Christian, according to the nonpar- Bill Posey, R-Florida questions. Jesus said in Matthew 18:20, “where two or claim his authority for what they say or do. It actually We could try following the steps in Matthew 18. and 25 in the House. tisan Pew Research Center. That’s Charlie Crist, D-Florida three are gathered in my name, I’m there with them.” is about the authority of the church, or of two or three Someone from the church could visit privately with significantly higher than the gen- representatives of the church, to reach a judgment Jacob Anthony Chansley (aka Jake Angeli, aka the However, the total marks a decrease Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Greg Steube, R-Florida (Common English Bible). Did that mean Jesus was A view of the United States House of Representatives chamber at the U.S. eral U.S. population, where about about an offense that has been committed against the man wearing fur and horns) to discuss his offense. If of seven from the 116th Congress, Rick Allen, R-Georgia there, with the rioters and insurrectionists, as they Capitol in Washington, D.C. two-thirds identify as Christian. largely because of retirements. Retir- Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia trashed the Capitol and left six people dead? Was their faith of God’s people. he chooses not to listen, a few other individuals could ing United Methodists include former Sens. Johnny Isakson, a Georgia While the number of Protestants in Congress has held relatively steady Nikema Williams, D-Georgia invocation of Jesus’ name enough to ensure that he There is something further to be noted regarding visit him and transcribe the conversation they have Republican, and Pat Roberts, a Kansas Republican. Other retirees are in recent years, those who do not specify a particular denomination Thomas Massie, R-Kentucky was on their side? Did their flags that bore the name of the insurrectionists’ claim. When they said that their with him. If he does not agree that he has offended the former Reps. Rob Woodall, a Georgia Republican; Phil Roe, a Ten- has more than doubled since the election of 2008. Pew reports that 96 Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Maryland Jesus make the insurrectionists his disciples? actions at the Senate presider's desk had Scriptural community of faith and the church of the Lord, we can nessee Republican; David Loebsack, an Iowa Democrat; and Texas Congress members (18%) identify themselves simply as Protestants or Bennie Thompson, D-Mississippi One of the choices we make when we read a authority — based on the fact that they were praying in have a discussion of the offense within the community Republican Pete Olson. as Christians. That compares to 39 members in the 111th Congress that Emanuel Cleaver II, D-Missouri passage of Scripture is whether we will take notice of Jesus' name — they were inviting Jesus’ condemnation of faith. And we should be prepared to issue a public opened 12 years ago. Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio the context. Matthew 18:20 is an excellent example. In of them. denunciation of his taking the name of the Lord in vain. This compilation, based on such sources as Pew Research Center, CQ/ Steve Stivers, R-Ohio its context, Jesus addresses a question about dealing Jesus says in Matthew 7:21, "Not everybody who But we should not, and we cannot, let Mr. Chans- Roll Call, and Ballotpedia.com, includes 533 members of Congress. Overall, United Methodists rank fifth in congressional religious affili- Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma with someone who "sins against you," as Matthew 18:15 says to me, 'Lord, Lord' will get into the kingdom ley’s false teaching remain without a challenge. In New York’s 22nd Congressional District is still undecided. Newly ations behind members who are Catholic, “unspecified” Protestant, Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas states. The passage outlines steps to be used in dealing of heaven. Only those who do the will of my Father matters of Christian discipleship, the word of the Lord elected Republican Rep. Luke Letlow of Louisiana’s 5th District died of Baptist and Jewish. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas with an offender who is a church member. who is in heaven will enter." The context warns that, is not what we want the Lord to say. It may be his harsh COVID-19 on Dec. 29, necessitating a new election. They come to their office at a challenging time for the United States as Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas • First, speak privately with the offender and have a on judgment day, there will be plenty of people who word of judgment. In addition, three United Methodists came up short at the ballot box. a whole and Congress in particular after a mob stormed the Capitol Kay Granger, R-Texas conversation just between the two of you. "If they insist that they prophesied in the Lord's name, cast out (Lawrence is an ordained elder of The United Methodist Former Rep. Steve Watkins of Kansas was defeated in a Republican building on Jan. 6. Pete Sessions, R-Texas listen to you, then you’ve won over your brother or demons in the Lord's name, and performed powerful Church, former dean of Perkins School of Theology at primary, and former Sen. Doug Jones, an Alabama Democrat, lost his While United Methodists are fewer in number, one already caused Colin Allred, D-Texas sister," Jesus said. actions in the Lord's name. Southern Methodist University and former president of bid for re-election. Most recently, former senator and Georgia Republi- controversy days before the assault. Derek Kilmer, D-Washington • Second, if that fails, take one or two others with But such self-aggrandizement and self-adulation the Judicial Council.) can David Perdue did not prevail in the Jan. 5 runoff. Rick Larsen, D-Washington you to talk with the perceived offender, so that the will not impress the Lord. In fact, Jesus will tell them, U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II, a Democrat from Missouri and ordained Those departures outnumber the additions of Texas Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming United Methodist elder, delivered the opening prayer of this congres- Pete Sessions, a former Congress member who won a seat from a different district, and Rep. Nikema Williams, the Georgia Democrat who CONGRESS CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 6 | FEBRUARY 2021 | THE CURRENT THE CURRENT | FEBRUARY 2021 | 7 CAMPING AND CAMPING AND RETREAT MINISTRIES RETREAT MINISTRIES

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Epworth EB 346 Family Adventure 2 7/23 7/25 July 23 - 25 If you are interested in sending notes of encouragement Deborah Riddle ����������������������[email protected] Campers will experience the love of Christ and have opportunities to respond to God’s call in their life. to our staff, please contact our office 217-529-3007 or EB 310 Day Camp Week 7: Mystery Week 7/26 7/30 July 26 - 30 Camp will look different, but in the ways that matter will very much be the same. We are looking ahead Epworth Journey On camps are held at Durley Camp [email protected] for more information on how to do EB 366-D Unplugged 2 Single Day Camp 7/31 7/31 July 31 with hope and looking forward to reconnecting with you soon. We are incredibly thankful for you and your and Retreat Center near Greenville, IL. Activities at that. Change lives this summer through your prayers! Durley Camp include zip-lining, swimming, canoeing, continued support! EB 310 Day Camp Week 8: Nature Week 8/2 8/6 Aug 2 - 6 kayaking, paddle boats, campfires, volleyball, basket- What is the plan? EB 368-D Unplugged 3 Single Day Camp 8/7 8/7 Aug 7 ball, 9-square, 4-square, gaga pit, and much more. As we are all aware, creating plans too far into the future is quite a bit more challenging than it has been EB 310 Day Camp Week 9: Superhero Week 8/9 8/13 Aug 9 - 13 in the past. Our plan for summer 2021 is to meet the current guidelines that ensure we can operate summer Read full camping descriptions and stay EB 328-D Science Adventure Single Day Camp 8/14 8/14 Aug 14 Beulah programs safely. Currently, we anticipate that this means health and temperature checks, as much outdoor up to date with all things summer 2021! 700 Trolley Road, Eldorado, IL 62930 programming as possible, smaller group sizes, social distancing, masks, and heightened cleaning and sanitation LG 610 Day Camp Week 1: S'Mores and More 6/14 6/18 June 14 - 18 P: 618.273.3583 F:618.273.7124 ������� [email protected] protocols. https://igrcamps.com LG 635-D Air Single Day Camp 6/19 6/19 June 19 Beulah is located in southern Illinois outside Eldorado. We are closely monitoring all changes, updates, and new information as it becomes available. Our plan This camp has over a century of history and a won- today will be different by the start of summer, but we will keep you informed along the way. We will work to LG 610 Day Camp Week 2: Creating Week 6/21 6/25 June 21 - 25 derful heritage of proclaiming the Gospel in southern ensure that campers and their families are clear about our plan, procedures, and updates prior to arriving for LG 601-D Faith, Friends, Fire (FFF) Single Day Camp 6/26 6/26 June 26 Illinois. Recreation facilities are available on-site for any camp program this summer. We continue to defer to the Illinois Department of Public Health, soccer, softball, basketball, and volleyball. LG 610 Day Camp Week 3: Discovery Week 6/28 7/2 June 28 - July 2 American Camping Association, the Center for Disease Control, and our Conference Leadership as we finalize all plans and procedures pertaining to camp this summer. Our website is the best place to find LG 610 Day Camp Week 4: Adventure Week 7/5 7/9 July 5 - 9 updates and current plans for our sites. LG 604-D High Adventure Single Day Camp 7/10 7/10 July 10 Why are most programs listed day camps and family camps? LG 610 Day Camp Week 5: Craft Week 7/12 7/14 July 12 - 14 Currently, the state of Illinois is not allowing traditional overnight camping until vaccinations LG 625 Family Camp 7/15 7/18 July 15 - 18 are widespread. There are, however, guidelines for operating day camp and family camp programs LG 610 Day Camp Week 6: H2O Week 7/19 7/23 July 19 - 23 available and these types of programs are permitted. We feel confident that we can deliver the majority of the camps that we are currently listing here and on our website. In the event that our guidelines and restrictions are changed we will add additional opportunities for overnight camping. We would rather TG 930 Epworth on the Move…Junior/Senior Camp* 7/26 7/30 July 26 - 30 add events than overpromise and cancel events. As with everything else, our summer schedule may (*Please note that all overnight events are subject to approval by IDPH and state guidelines/restrictions as they pertain to current pandemic protocols.) have some modifications before the first day of camp. Should I register now or wait? Registration opens on February 1st for all current programs. It is up to you when you register, but space Register online: www.igrc.org/campsessions will be limited for all programs this year so we encourage you to register as soon as you can. As is always Scholarships available for all camps! Apply today: www.igrcamps.com/docs our policy, if we have to cancel any program for any reason all fees collected can be refunded. There is very little risk to registering your camper now to ensure they are able to attend camp this summer. 8 | FEBRUARY 2021 | THE CURRENT THE CURRENT | FEBRUARY 2021 | 9 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE APPORTIONMENTS APPORTIONMENTS

RECEIPTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2020* RECEIPTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2020* *Churches reflecting contributions of 100% or greater of total apportionments are considered current. *Churches reflecting contributions of 100% or greater of total apportionments are considered current.

District/Church CS/Adm CS/Adm B/CM B/CM Total Total District/Church CS/Adm CS/Adm B/CM B/CM Total Total District/Church CS/Adm CS/Adm B/CM B/CM Total Total District/Church CS/Adm CS/Adm B/CM B/CM Total Total Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Zeigler UMC $2,544 100.00% $1,464 100.00% $4,008 100.00% Zion Hill UMC $2,976 100.00% $1,716 100.00% $4,692 100.00% CACHE RIVER DISTRICT Seymour UMC $1,776 100.00% $1,020 100.00% $2,796 100.00% Royalton UMC $1,859 91.67% $1,067 91.67% $2,926 91.67% Harvest UMC $2,088 75.00% $1,197 75.00% $3,285 75.00% Anna UMC $8,988 100.00% $5,172 100.00% $14,160 100.00% White Heath UMC $1,896 100.00% $1,092 100.00% $2,988 100.00% Zion UMC $3,000 100.00% $1,728 100.00% $4,728 100.00% West Liberty UMC $1,836 100.00% $1,056 100.00% $2,892 100.00% Belknap UMC $1,200 100.00% $696 100.00% $1,896 100.00% Champaign Faith UMC $52,428 100.00% $30,144 100.00% $82,572 100.00% Westfield UMC $5,400 100.00% $3,108 100.00% $8,508 100.00% West Eden UMC $684 100.00% $396 100.00% $1,080 100.00% Cache River District TOTALS $533,226 85.47% $313,814 87.46% $847,041 86.20% Champaign First UMC $51,828 100.00% $29,808 100.00% $81,636 100.00% Woodbury UMC $1,656 100.00% $948 100.00% $2,604 100.00% Benton First UMC $11,556 100.00% $6,648 100.00% $18,204 100.00% Champaign New Horizon UMC $59,724 100.00% $34,344 100.00% $94,068 100.00% Cissna Park UMC $4,632 100.00% $2,664 100.00% $7,296 100.00% Cache Chapel UMC $2,532 100.00% $1,452 100.00% $3,984 100.00% EMBARRAS RIVER DISTRICT Embarras River District TOTALS $479,278 92.30% $271,235 90.83% $750,513 91.76% Rankin UMC $6,588 100.00% $3,792 100.00% $10,380 100.00% Olmsted UMC $2,604 100.00% $1,500 100.00% $4,104 100.00% Asbury UMC $780 100.00% $444 100.00% $1,224 100.00% Collison UMC $1,692 100.00% $972 100.00% $2,664 100.00% Cairo Tigert Memorial UMC $2,664 100.00% $1,536 100.00% $4,200 100.00% Funkhouser UMC $804 100.00% $456 100.00% $1,260 100.00% ILLINOIS RIVER DISTRICT Countryside UMC $8,436 100.00% $4,848 100.00% $13,284 100.00% Mounds UMC $1,572 100.00% $900 100.00% $2,472 100.00% Salem UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Bartonville UMC $7,944 100.00% $4,572 100.00% $12,516 100.00% Danville First UMC $2,976 100.00% $1,716 100.00% $4,692 100.00% Carbondale First UMC $59,292 100.00% $34,104 100.00% $93,396 100.00% Altamont First UMC $8,634 56.04% $1,476 16.67% $10,110 41.67% Kingston Mines UMC $3,048 100.00% $1,752 100.00% $4,800 100.00% Danville Bowman Avenue UMC $1,680 100.00% $960 100.00% $2,640 100.00% Carbondale Grace UMC $2,250 11.22% $2,250 19.51% $4,500 14.25% Beecher City UMC $4,704 100.00% $2,700 100.00% $7,404 100.00% Blue Ridge UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Danville Saint James UMC $52,980 100.00% $30,468 100.00% $83,448 100.00% Shumway UMC $4,320 100.00% $2,484 100.00% $6,804 100.00% Carmi Emmanuel UMC $11,868 100.00% $6,828 100.00% $18,696 100.00% Bradford Leet Memorial UMC $4,260 100.00% $2,448 100.00% $6,708 100.00% Donovan UMC $3,576 100.00% $2,052 100.00% $5,628 100.00% Carmi First UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Brownstown UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Boyd's Grove UMC $2,592 100.00% $1,488 100.00% $4,080 100.00% Crescent City UMC $2,484 100.00% $1,428 100.00% $3,912 100.00% Carrier Mills First UMC $11,136 100.00% $6,408 100.00% $17,544 100.00% Emmanuel UMC $1,680 100.00% $960 100.00% $2,640 100.00% Brimfield UMC $1,860 100.00% $1,068 100.00% $2,928 100.00% Fairmount UMC $1,872 100.00% $1,068 100.00% $2,940 100.00% Carterville UMC $14,496 100.00% $8,328 100.00% $22,824 100.00% Casey UMC $24,468 100.00% $14,064 100.00% $38,532 100.00% Canton South Park UMC $2,907 75.00% $1,674 75.00% $4,581 75.00% Fairview UMC $1,332 100.00% $768 100.00% $2,100 100.00% Cedar Grove UMC $7,272 100.00% $4,188 100.00% $11,460 100.00% Charleston Wesley UMC $49,800 100.00% $28,632 100.00% $78,432 100.00% Shields' Chapel UMC $4,332 100.00% $2,496 100.00% $6,828 100.00% Georgetown UMC $3,072 100.00% $1,764 100.00% $4,836 100.00% Pittsburg UMC $564 100.00% $324 100.00% $888 100.00% Cowden UMC $5,005 91.67% $2,882 91.67% $7,887 91.67% Canton Wesley UMC $53,412 100.00% $30,708 100.00% $84,120 100.00% Farmer City UMC $8,196 100.00% $4,716 100.00% $12,912 100.00% Concord UMC $1,128 100.00% $648 100.00% $1,776 100.00% Lakewood UMC $3,146 91.67% $1,804 91.67% $4,950 91.67% Chillicothe First UMC $24,528 100.00% $14,112 100.00% $38,640 100.00% Weedman UMC $3,000 100.00% $1,728 100.00% $4,728 100.00% Crab Orchard UMC $2,832 100.00% $1,632 100.00% $4,464 100.00% Dogwood Prairie UMC $6,408 100.00% $3,684 100.00% $10,092 100.00% Crossroads UMC $100,464 100.00% $57,768 100.00% $158,232 100.00% Fisher UMC $6,372 100.00% $3,660 100.00% $10,032 100.00% Cross and Flame Ministries UMC $10,000 27.35% $10,000 47.56% $20,000 34.73% Seed Chapel UMC $3,204 100.00% $1,836 100.00% $5,040 100.00% Cuba UMC $5,712 100.00% $3,288 100.00% $9,000 100.00% Fithian UMC $6,144 100.00% $3,540 100.00% $9,684 100.00% Cross Road UMC $2,710 41.67% $1,560 41.67% $4,270 41.67% Effingham Centenary UMC $34,572 100.00% $19,884 100.00% $54,456 100.00% London Mills UMC $4,332 100.00% $2,484 100.00% $6,816 100.00% Danville Farmers Chapel UMC $3,936 100.00% $2,268 100.00% $6,204 100.00% Crossville UMC $8,004 100.00% $4,608 100.00% $12,612 100.00% Falmouth UMC $752 33.33% $432 33.33% $1,184 33.33% East Peoria Faith UMC $494 16.67% $284 16.67% $778 16.67% Gibson City UMC $18,816 100.00% $10,824 100.00% $29,640 100.00% McHenry UMC $4,224 100.00% $2,424 100.00% $6,648 100.00% Willow Hill UMC $2,964 100.00% $1,704 100.00% $4,668 100.00% Deer Creek UMC $1,668 100.00% $960 100.00% $2,628 100.00% Gifford UMC $2,148 100.00% $1,236 100.00% $3,384 100.00% Cypress UMC $888 100.00% $504 100.00% $1,392 100.00% Stewardson UMC $4,944 100.00% $2,844 100.00% $7,788 100.00% Delavan UMC $13,644 100.00% $7,848 100.00% $21,492 100.00% Gilman UMC $685 9.71% $685 16.89% $1,370 12.33% Luther's Chapel UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Mode UMC $1,344 100.00% $768 100.00% $2,112 100.00% Dunlap Prospect UMC $21,456 100.00% $12,336 100.00% $33,792 100.00% Ashkum UMC $3,456 100.00% $1,992 100.00% $5,448 100.00% Dahlgren UMC $1,656 100.00% $948 100.00% $2,604 100.00% Strasburg UMC $3,528 100.00% $2,028 100.00% $5,556 100.00% East Peoria First UMC $26,688 100.00% $15,348 100.00% $42,036 100.00% Hindsboro UMC $2,616 100.00% $1,500 100.00% $4,116 100.00% DuQuoin UMC $7,980 61.06% $5,320 70.82% $13,300 64.63% Washington UMC $1,584 100.00% $912 100.00% $2,496 100.00% Eureka UMC $5,440 28.42% $1,834 16.67% $7,274 24.13% Homer UMC $10,824 100.00% $6,228 100.00% $17,052 100.00% Eldorado First UMC $11,004 100.00% $6,324 100.00% $17,328 100.00% Gaskill UMC $1,164 100.00% $672 100.00% $1,836 100.00% Farmington UMC $4,353 59.56% $548 13.04% $4,900 42.58% Hoopeston UMC $10,680 100.00% $6,144 100.00% $16,824 100.00% Wesley Chapel UMC $1,656 100.00% $948 100.00% $2,604 100.00% Greenup UMC $4,764 100.00% $0 0.00% $4,764 63.52% Norris UMC $660 100.00% $384 100.00% $1,044 100.00% Wellington UMC $2,052 100.00% $1,176 100.00% $3,228 100.00% Energy UMC $1,596 100.00% $912 100.00% $2,508 100.00% Cottonwood UMC $1,656 100.00% $948 100.00% $2,604 100.00% Glasford UMC $10,524 100.00% $6,048 100.00% $16,572 100.00% Iroquois UMC $768 100.00% $444 100.00% $1,212 100.00% Lerna UMC $1,116 100.00% $648 100.00% $1,764 100.00% Enfield UMC $1,776 100.00% $1,020 100.00% $2,796 100.00% Green Valley First UMC $1,608 100.00% $924 100.00% $2,532 100.00% Sheldon UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Harmon UMC $684 75.00% $396 75.00% $1,080 75.00% Loda UMC $11,388 100.00% $6,552 100.00% $17,940 100.00% Wesley Chapel UMC $924 100.00% $540 100.00% $1,464 100.00% Hanna City UMC $6,444 100.00% $3,708 100.00% $10,152 100.00% Herrick UMC $1,968 100.00% $1,128 100.00% $3,096 100.00% Ludlow UMC $3,240 100.00% $1,860 100.00% $5,100 100.00% Webb's Chapel UMC $1,128 100.00% $648 100.00% $1,776 100.00% Trivoli UMC $4,980 100.00% $2,868 100.00% $7,848 100.00% Humboldt UMC $1,956 100.00% $1,128 100.00% $3,084 100.00% Mahomet UMC $35,460 100.00% $20,388 100.00% $55,848 100.00% Equality UMC $2,436 100.00% $1,404 100.00% $3,840 100.00% Henry UMC $7,260 100.00% $4,176 100.00% $11,436 100.00% Hume UMC $2,064 100.00% $1,188 100.00% $3,252 100.00% Washburn UMC $4,788 100.00% $2,760 100.00% $7,548 100.00% Mansfield UMC $12,912 100.00% $7,428 100.00% $20,340 100.00% Ridgway UMC $637 58.33% $364 58.33% $1,001 58.33% Kansas UMC $4,200 100.00% $2,412 100.00% $6,612 100.00% Kewanee First UMC $25,332 100.00% $14,568 100.00% $39,900 100.00% Middlefork UMC $3,684 100.00% $2,124 100.00% $5,808 100.00% Shawneetown Emmanuel UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Kirk Chapel UMC $996 100.00% $576 100.00% $1,572 100.00% Lacon Sparland UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Milford UMC $4,332 100.00% $2,496 100.00% $6,828 100.00% Fountain UMC $1,540 91.67% $891 91.67% $2,431 91.67% Palestine First UMC $572 20.62% $329 20.58% $900 20.60% Varna UMC $5,220 100.00% $3,000 100.00% $8,220 100.00% Woodland UMC $1,440 100.00% $828 100.00% $2,268 100.00% Galatia UMC $381 26.02% $219 26.07% $600 26.04% Grandview UMC $1,332 100.00% $768 100.00% $2,100 100.00% LaFayette UMC $4,440 100.00% $2,556 100.00% $6,996 100.00% Newman UMC $3,936 100.00% $2,256 100.00% $6,192 100.00% Raleigh UMC $492 100.00% $288 100.00% $780 100.00% Marshall Asbury UMC $612 50.00% $354 50.00% $966 50.00% West Jersey UMC $1,644 100.00% $948 100.00% $2,592 100.00% Murdock UMC $1,596 100.00% $924 100.00% $2,520 100.00% Glendale UMC $5,196 100.00% $2,988 100.00% $8,184 100.00% Marshall First UMC $27,540 100.00% $15,840 100.00% $43,380 100.00% Laura UMC $2,916 100.00% $1,680 100.00% $4,596 100.00% Oakwood UMC $5,676 100.00% $3,264 100.00% $8,940 100.00% Eddyville UMC $1,932 100.00% $1,116 100.00% $3,048 100.00% Marshall Armstrong UMC $9,720 100.00% $5,592 100.00% $15,312 100.00% Monica UMC $1,308 100.00% $744 100.00% $2,052 100.00% Hebron UMC $1,236 100.00% $708 100.00% $1,944 100.00% Golconda First UMC $5,340 100.00% $3,072 100.00% $8,412 100.00% Marshall Emmanuel UMC $3,429 75.00% $1,971 75.00% $5,400 75.00% Lewistown UMC $10,788 100.00% $6,204 100.00% $16,992 100.00% Ogden UMC $3,336 100.00% $1,920 100.00% $5,256 100.00% Cave In Rock UMC $1,908 100.00% $1,104 100.00% $3,012 100.00% Zion UMC $5,676 100.00% $3,264 100.00% $8,940 100.00% Mackinaw UMC $19,308 100.00% $11,100 100.00% $30,408 100.00% Broadlands UMC $3,888 100.00% $2,244 100.00% $6,132 100.00% Goreville UMC $8,340 100.00% $4,788 100.00% $13,128 100.00% Marshall Trinity UMC $5,928 100.00% $3,408 100.00% $9,336 100.00% Manito UMC $10,980 100.00% $6,312 100.00% $17,292 100.00% Onarga UMC $0 0.00% $436 11.26% $436 4.11% Creal Springs UMC $2,088 100.00% $1,200 100.00% $3,288 100.00% Dunlap UMC $1,222 74.88% $936 100.00% $2,158 84.03% Maples Mill UMC $5,628 100.00% $3,240 100.00% $8,868 100.00% Parkville UMC $1,248 100.00% $720 100.00% $1,968 100.00% Grand Tower UMC $1,656 100.00% $960 100.00% $2,616 100.00% Martinsville UMC $3,840 100.00% $2,208 100.00% $6,048 100.00% Morton UMC $56,028 100.00% $32,220 100.00% $88,248 100.00% Paxton First UMC $20,496 100.00% $11,784 100.00% $32,280 100.00% Wolf Lake UMC $1,884 100.00% $1,080 100.00% $2,964 100.00% Mattoon First UMC $32,340 100.00% $18,600 100.00% $50,940 100.00% Mossville UMC $15,540 100.00% $8,940 100.00% $24,480 100.00% Pesotum UMC $1,800 100.00% $1,044 100.00% $2,844 100.00% Ware UMC $1,740 100.00% $1,008 100.00% $2,748 100.00% Coffeen UMC $2,136 100.00% $1,224 100.00% $3,360 100.00% Mount Pleasant UMC $1,788 100.00% $1,032 100.00% $2,820 100.00% Piper City UMC $3,288 100.00% $1,884 100.00% $5,172 100.00% Melvin UMC $3,156 100.00% $1,812 100.00% $4,968 100.00% West Frankfort Antioch UMC $3,492 100.00% $2,004 100.00% $5,496 100.00% Fillmore UMC $1,310 83.33% $750 83.33% $2,060 83.33% Pekin First UMC $39,696 100.00% $22,824 100.00% $62,520 100.00% Quest Grace UMC $26,190 83.33% $15,060 83.33% $41,250 83.33% West Frankfort Central UMC $1,440 100.00% $828 100.00% $2,268 100.00% Hillsboro UMC $9,984 100.00% $5,748 100.00% $15,732 100.00% Pekin Grace UMC $41,640 100.00% $23,940 100.00% $65,580 100.00% Rantoul First UMC $15,792 100.00% $9,084 100.00% $24,876 100.00% Harrisburg First UMC $26,856 100.00% $15,444 100.00% $42,300 100.00% Irving UMC $1,836 100.00% $1,056 100.00% $2,892 100.00% Peoria Bethel UMC $20,172 100.00% $11,604 100.00% $31,776 100.00% Ridge Farm UMC $2,712 100.00% $1,560 100.00% $4,272 100.00% Herrin UMC $5,215 58.33% $2,996 58.33% $8,211 58.33% Witt UMC $3,360 100.00% $1,932 100.00% $5,292 100.00% Peoria Bradley Epworth UMC $45,708 100.00% $26,280 100.00% $71,988 100.00% Indianola UMC $1,440 100.00% $828 100.00% $2,268 100.00% Johnston City UMC $5,200 63.73% $4,200 89.51% $9,400 73.14% Montrose UMC $1,956 100.00% $1,128 100.00% $3,084 100.00% Peoria First UMC $97,716 100.00% $56,196 100.00% $153,912 100.00% Roberts UMC $2,616 100.00% $1,500 100.00% $4,116 100.00% Stiritz UMC $2,208 100.00% $1,272 100.00% $3,480 100.00% Neoga Grace UMC $8,808 100.00% $5,064 100.00% $13,872 100.00% Peoria Forrest Hill UMC $14,928 100.00% $8,580 100.00% $23,508 100.00% Rossville UMC $5,541 58.52% $3,188 58.52% $8,729 58.52% Jonesboro UMC $1,404 100.00% $804 100.00% $2,208 100.00% Toledo UMC $2,940 100.00% $1,692 100.00% $4,632 100.00% Peoria Northwest UMC $15,696 100.00% $9,024 100.00% $24,720 100.00% Bismarck UMC $1,305 25.00% $750 25.00% $2,055 25.00% Walnut Grove UMC $1,680 100.00% $960 100.00% $2,640 100.00% Etna UMC $1,356 100.00% $780 100.00% $2,136 100.00% Peoria University UMC $29,244 100.00% $16,824 100.00% $46,068 100.00% Saint Joseph UMC $14,100 100.00% $8,112 100.00% $22,212 100.00% Joppa UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Newton Grace UMC $9,192 100.00% $5,292 100.00% $14,484 100.00% Princeville UMC $13,020 100.00% $7,488 100.00% $20,508 100.00% Savoy UMC $31,956 100.00% $18,372 100.00% $50,328 100.00% Oak Grove UMC $1,404 100.00% $804 100.00% $2,208 100.00% Kedron UMC $1,884 100.00% $1,080 100.00% $2,964 100.00% RiversEdge UMC $10,308 100.00% $5,928 100.00% $16,236 100.00% Shiloh UMC $3,465 91.67% $1,991 91.67% $5,456 91.67% Powers UMC $3,384 100.00% $1,944 100.00% $5,328 100.00% Nokomis UMC $4,620 44.87% $4,370 73.87% $8,990 55.45% Saint David UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Sidell UMC $6,384 100.00% $3,672 100.00% $10,056 100.00% Karnak UMC $4,488 100.00% $2,580 100.00% $7,068 100.00% Oak Ridge UMC $2,028 100.00% $1,164 100.00% $3,192 100.00% Sheffield UMC $2,292 100.00% $1,320 100.00% $3,612 100.00% Chrisman UMC $7,584 100.00% $4,356 100.00% $11,940 100.00% Macedonia UMC $1,200 100.00% $684 100.00% $1,884 100.00% Oakland UMC $1,104 100.00% $636 100.00% $1,740 100.00% Smithfield Brock UMC $2,489 75.98% $1,453 77.12% $3,942 76.40% Sullivan First UMC $25,500 100.00% $14,664 100.00% $40,164 100.00% Marion Aldersgate UMC $60,144 100.00% $34,584 100.00% $94,728 100.00% Oblong Central UMC $10,248 100.00% $5,892 100.00% $16,140 100.00% Locust Lane UMC $1,608 100.00% $924 100.00% $2,532 100.00% Tolono UMC $7,200 100.00% $4,140 100.00% $11,340 100.00% Marion First UMC $16,140 100.00% $9,276 100.00% $25,416 100.00% Flat Rock UMC $3,636 100.00% $2,100 100.00% $5,736 100.00% Texas UMC $744 100.00% $432 100.00% $1,176 100.00% Sadorus UMC $2,052 100.00% $1,176 100.00% $3,228 100.00% Maunie UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Oblong Evangelical UMC $5,214 50.00% $3,000 50.00% $8,214 50.00% Toulon UMC $13,284 100.00% $7,644 100.00% $20,928 100.00% Tuscola UMC $21,012 100.00% $12,084 100.00% $33,096 100.00% McLeansboro First UMC $15,972 100.00% $9,192 100.00% $25,164 100.00% Oliver UMC $1,548 100.00% $888 100.00% $2,436 100.00% Tremont UMC $21,384 100.00% $12,300 100.00% $33,684 100.00% Urbana First UMC $20,892 100.00% $12,012 100.00% $32,904 100.00% Metropolis First UMC $26,784 100.00% $15,396 100.00% $42,180 100.00% Patton UMC $2,412 100.00% $1,392 100.00% $3,804 100.00% Washington Evangelical UMC $15,192 100.00% $8,736 100.00% $23,928 100.00% Urbana Wesley UMC $39,468 100.00% $22,692 100.00% $62,160 100.00% Mount Moriah UMC $984 100.00% $564 100.00% $1,548 100.00% Palestine Grace UMC $1,500 100.00% $864 100.00% $2,364 100.00% White Chapel UMC $2,424 100.00% $1,392 100.00% $3,816 100.00% Villa Grove UMC $13,092 100.00% $7,524 100.00% $20,616 100.00% Pleasant Grove UMC $131 8.33% $75 8.33% $206 8.33% Zion UMC $2,292 100.00% $1,320 100.00% $3,612 100.00% Monterey UMC $2,124 100.00% $1,224 100.00% $3,348 100.00% Watseka UMC $4,716 21.74% $2,718 21.78% $7,434 21.75% New Burnside UMC $1,716 100.00% $984 100.00% $2,700 100.00% Paris First UMC $17,280 100.00% $9,936 100.00% $27,216 100.00% Willow Hill UMC $31,920 100.00% $18,360 100.00% $50,280 100.00% Weldon UMC $4,944 100.00% $2,844 100.00% $7,788 100.00% Taylor UMC $1,064 66.67% $616 66.67% $1,680 66.67% Paris Otterbein UMC $7,620 100.00% $4,380 100.00% $12,000 100.00% Wyoming UMC $6,648 100.00% $3,828 100.00% $10,476 100.00% Iroquois River District TOTALS $792,946 94.03% $456,738 94.18% $1,249,685 94.09% Norris City UMC $10,224 100.00% $5,880 100.00% $16,104 100.00% Vermilion UMC $3,024 100.00% $1,740 100.00% $4,764 100.00% New Hope UMC $2,400 100.00% $1,380 100.00% $3,780 100.00% Shiloh UMC $1,620 100.00% $936 100.00% $2,556 100.00% Pearl Chapel UMC $3,108 100.00% $1,788 100.00% $4,896 100.00% Zion Evangelical UMC $3,312 100.00% $1,908 100.00% $5,220 100.00% Pleasant Valley UMC $972 100.00% $564 100.00% $1,536 100.00% Olive Branch UMC $3,192 100.00% $1,836 100.00% $5,028 100.00% Illinois River District TOTALS $920,267 96.79% $526,017 96.20% $1,446,283 96.58% KASKASKIA RIVER DISTRICT Tamms UMC $1,836 100.00% $1,056 100.00% $2,892 100.00% Robinson First UMC $30,252 100.00% $17,400 100.00% $47,652 100.00% Adams Corner UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Pinckneyville UMC $18,984 100.00% $10,920 100.00% $29,904 100.00% Robinson Otterbein UMC $1,579 17.69% $806 15.69% $2,385 16.96% Albion UMC $12,108 100.00% $6,960 100.00% $19,068 100.00% Rosiclare UMC $3,108 100.00% $1,788 100.00% $4,896 100.00% Hutsonville UMC $2,088 100.00% $1,200 100.00% $3,288 100.00% IROQUOIS RIVER DISTRICT Bethel UMC $4,104 100.00% $2,364 100.00% $6,468 100.00% Allerton UMC $2,208 100.00% $1,272 100.00% $3,480 100.00% Sesser First UMC $7,956 100.00% $4,572 100.00% $12,528 100.00% Fairview UMC $1,392 100.00% $804 100.00% $2,196 100.00% Allendale UMC $2,700 100.00% $1,548 100.00% $4,248 100.00% Arcola UMC $14,328 100.00% $8,244 100.00% $22,572 100.00% Alma UMC $1,440 100.00% $828 100.00% $2,268 100.00% Valier UMC $2,208 100.00% $1,272 100.00% $3,480 100.00% Trinity Chapel UMC $2,184 100.00% $1,260 100.00% $3,444 100.00% Arthur UMC $15,588 100.00% $8,964 100.00% $24,552 100.00% Pleasant Grove UMC $1,020 100.00% $588 100.00% $1,608 100.00% Sunfield UMC $9,636 100.00% $5,544 100.00% $15,180 100.00% Saint Elmo First UMC $3,703 52.83% $2,129 52.79% $5,831 52.82% Salem UMC $5,412 100.00% $3,108 100.00% $8,520 100.00% Batestown UMC $3,420 100.00% $1,968 100.00% $5,388 100.00% Asbury Chapel UMC $1,608 100.00% $924 100.00% $2,532 100.00% Greenwood UMC $3,060 100.00% $1,764 100.00% $4,824 100.00% Scottland UMC $1,128 100.00% $648 100.00% $1,776 100.00% Union Corner UMC $3,012 100.00% $1,728 100.00% $4,740 100.00% Bellmont UMC $2,340 100.00% $1,344 100.00% $3,684 100.00% Tate's Chapel UMC $3,540 100.00% $2,040 100.00% $5,580 100.00% Fourth Street UMC $2,352 100.00% $1,356 100.00% $3,708 100.00% Bellflower UMC $3,180 100.00% $1,824 100.00% $5,004 100.00% Ashley UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Broughton UMC $1,380 100.00% $792 100.00% $2,172 100.00% Wesley Chapel UMC $1,529 91.67% $880 91.67% $2,409 91.67% Mount Vernon UMC $3,900 100.00% $2,244 100.00% $6,144 100.00% Beulah UMC $15,516 100.00% $8,916 100.00% $24,432 100.00% Vergennes Faith UMC $1,588 26.73% $913 26.68% $2,500 26.71% Shelbyville First UMC $16,512 100.00% $9,504 100.00% $26,016 100.00% Bement UMC $8,832 100.00% $5,076 100.00% $13,908 100.00% Bridgeport UMC $7,464 100.00% $4,296 100.00% $11,760 100.00% Vergennes Wesley UMC $3,024 100.00% $1,740 100.00% $4,764 100.00% Sugar Grove UMC $3,744 100.00% $2,148 100.00% $5,892 100.00% Bondville UMC $3,324 100.00% $1,920 100.00% $5,244 100.00% Petrolia UMC $996 100.00% $576 100.00% $1,572 100.00% Elkville UMC $2,616 100.00% $1,500 100.00% $4,116 100.00% Vandalia Haley Chapel UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Camargo UMC $4,920 100.00% $2,832 100.00% $7,752 100.00% Calhoun UMC $1,716 100.00% $984 100.00% $2,700 100.00% Vienna UMC $14,532 100.00% $8,364 100.00% $22,896 100.00% Mount Carmel UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Catlin UMC $5,640 50.00% $3,246 50.00% $8,886 50.00% Ebenezer North UMC $2,640 100.00% $1,524 100.00% $4,164 100.00% West Frankfort Trinity UMC $24,660 100.00% $14,184 100.00% $38,844 100.00% Watson UMC $6,660 100.00% $3,828 100.00% $10,488 100.00% Centerville UMC $5,856 100.00% $3,372 100.00% $9,228 100.00% Centralia First UMC $15,780 100.00% $9,072 100.00% $24,852 100.00%

10 | FEBRUARY 2021 | THE CURRENT THE CURRENT | FEBRUARY 2021 | 11 CONFERENCE CONFERENCE APPORTIONMENTS APPORTIONMENTS

RECEIPTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2020* RECEIPTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2020* *Churches reflecting contributions of 100% or greater of total apportionments are considered current. *Churches reflecting contributions of 100% or greater of total apportionments are considered current.

District/Church CS/Adm CS/Adm B/CM B/CM Total Total District/Church CS/Adm CS/Adm B/CM B/CM Total Total District/Church CS/Adm CS/Adm B/CM B/CM Total Total District/Church CS/Adm CS/Adm B/CM B/CM Total Total Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid

Cornerstone UMC $7,164 100.00% $4,116 100.00% $11,280 100.00% Carthage First UMC $13,620 100.00% $7,836 100.00% $21,456 100.00% Gillespie First UMC $11,004 100.00% $6,324 100.00% $17,328 100.00% Monticello UMC $31,716 100.00% $18,240 100.00% $49,956 100.00% Enterprise UMC $4,692 100.00% $2,700 100.00% $7,392 100.00% Clayton Federated UMC $304 19.64% $175 19.71% $479 19.67% Glen Carbon New Bethel UMC $19,188 100.00% $11,028 100.00% $30,216 100.00% Morrisonville UMC $5,916 100.00% $3,408 100.00% $9,324 100.00% West UMC $2,988 100.00% $1,716 100.00% $4,704 100.00% Concord UMC $756 100.00% $432 100.00% $1,188 100.00% Godfrey First UMC $17,145 61.77% $9,855 61.75% $27,000 61.76% Mount Auburn UMC $2,232 100.00% $1,284 100.00% $3,516 100.00% Fairfield Ellen Moore UMC $3,456 100.00% $1,992 100.00% $5,448 100.00% Arenzville UMC $5,448 100.00% $3,132 100.00% $8,580 100.00% Granite City Dewey Avenue UMC $900 23.96% $700 32.41% $1,600 27.05% Mount Pulaski First UMC $5,568 100.00% $3,204 100.00% $8,772 100.00% Bethel UMC $1,476 100.00% $852 100.00% $2,328 100.00% Bluff Springs UMC $1,224 100.00% $708 100.00% $1,932 100.00% Granite City Nameoki UMC $15,828 100.00% $9,108 100.00% $24,936 100.00% Mount Zion UMC $14,448 100.00% $8,304 100.00% $22,752 100.00% Fairfield First UMC $13,576 66.67% $7,808 66.67% $21,384 66.67% Doddsville UMC $1,776 100.00% $1,020 100.00% $2,796 100.00% Granite City Niedringhaus UMC $7,272 100.00% $4,176 100.00% $11,448 100.00% Bethany UMC $3,072 100.00% $1,764 100.00% $4,836 100.00% Farina UMC $4,904 66.67% $2,824 66.67% $7,728 66.67% Browning UMC $1,356 100.00% $780 100.00% $2,136 100.00% Granite City Trinity UMC $11,064 100.00% $6,360 100.00% $17,424 100.00% Moweaqua UMC $10,752 100.00% $6,180 100.00% $16,932 100.00% Patoka UMC $6,732 100.00% $3,876 100.00% $10,608 100.00% Sugar Grove UMC $2,424 100.00% $1,392 100.00% $3,816 100.00% Greenville First UMC $19,992 100.00% $11,496 100.00% $31,488 100.00% Sanner Chapel UMC $1,692 100.00% $972 100.00% $2,664 100.00% Flora First UMC $19,212 100.00% $11,052 100.00% $30,264 100.00% Beverly UMC $1,788 100.00% $1,032 100.00% $2,820 100.00% Highland Hope UMC $25,536 100.00% $14,688 100.00% $40,224 100.00% New Holland UMC $2,952 100.00% $1,692 100.00% $4,644 100.00% Flora Trinity UMC $1,992 100.00% $1,140 100.00% $3,132 100.00% Plainville UMC $1,980 100.00% $1,140 100.00% $3,120 100.00% Huey UMC $1,620 100.00% $936 100.00% $2,556 100.00% Niantic UMC $1,500 43.25% $500 25.10% $2,000 36.63% Golden Gate UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Richfield UMC $1,296 100.00% $744 100.00% $2,040 100.00% Beckemeyer UMC $1,728 100.00% $996 100.00% $2,724 100.00% Illiopolis UMC $3,108 100.00% $1,788 100.00% $4,896 100.00% Conway UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Franklin UMC $2,856 100.00% $1,644 100.00% $4,500 100.00% Keyesport UMC $1,284 100.00% $732 100.00% $2,016 100.00% Cerro Gordo UMC $7,320 100.00% $4,212 100.00% $11,532 100.00% Grayville First UMC $5,628 100.00% $3,240 100.00% $8,868 100.00% Durbin UMC $2,628 100.00% $1,512 100.00% $4,140 100.00% Lebanon First UMC $14,184 100.00% $8,160 100.00% $22,344 100.00% Lovington UMC $5,676 100.00% $3,264 100.00% $8,940 100.00% Browns UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Greenfield UMC $9,300 100.00% $5,352 100.00% $14,652 100.00% Litchfield Saint Timothy UMC $15,552 100.00% $8,940 100.00% $24,492 100.00% Hammond UMC $4,572 100.00% $2,628 100.00% $7,200 100.00% Hopewell UMC $200 34.72% $100 29.76% $300 32.89% Rockbridge UMC $3,504 100.00% $2,016 100.00% $5,520 100.00% Maryville Saint Luke's UMC $15,804 100.00% $9,084 100.00% $24,888 100.00% LaPlace UMC $2,112 100.00% $1,212 100.00% $3,324 100.00% Olive Branch UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Hamilton UMC $5,628 100.00% $3,228 100.00% $8,856 100.00% Mascoutah Bethel UMC $1,588 6.40% $913 6.40% $2,500 6.40% Owaneco UMC $2,172 100.00% $1,248 100.00% $3,420 100.00% Ina UMC $1,752 100.00% $1,008 100.00% $2,760 100.00% Warsaw UMC $5,172 100.00% $2,976 100.00% $8,148 100.00% Medora UMC $1,416 100.00% $816 100.00% $2,232 100.00% Pana UMC $20,340 100.00% $11,700 100.00% $32,040 100.00% Waltonville UMC $1,668 100.00% $960 100.00% $2,628 100.00% Havana First UMC $12,360 100.00% $7,116 100.00% $19,476 100.00% Piasa UMC $1,332 100.00% $768 100.00% $2,100 100.00% Petersburg UMC $14,748 100.00% $8,484 100.00% $23,232 100.00% Johnsonville UMC $1,992 100.00% $1,152 100.00% $3,144 100.00% Oakford UMC $1,800 100.00% $1,032 100.00% $2,832 100.00% Mount Olive UMC $0 0.00% $240 13.16% $240 4.81% Elwin UMC $5,952 100.00% $3,420 100.00% $9,372 100.00% Kinmundy First UMC $20,904 100.00% $12,024 100.00% $32,928 100.00% Industry UMC $8,784 100.00% $5,052 100.00% $13,836 100.00% Sorento UMC $1,272 100.00% $732 100.00% $2,004 100.00% Macon UMC $8,304 100.00% $4,776 100.00% $13,080 100.00% Wesley UMC $2,040 100.00% $1,176 100.00% $3,216 100.00% Jacksonville Centenary UMC $27,163 86.86% $8,114 45.11% $35,276 71.61% Mulberry Grove UMC $600 27.62% $600 48.08% $1,200 35.09% Zion Chapel UMC $7,020 100.00% $4,044 100.00% $11,064 100.00% Lancaster UMC $1,080 100.00% $624 100.00% $1,704 100.00% Jacksonville Grace UMC $20,424 100.00% $11,748 100.00% $32,172 100.00% Pleasant Mound UMC $948 100.00% $540 100.00% $1,488 100.00% Raymond Community Of Faith UMC $9,720 100.00% $5,592 100.00% $15,312 100.00% Lawrenceville First UMC $10,892 86.12% $209 2.87% $11,101 55.73% Jacksonville Wesley Chapel UMC $15,432 100.00% $8,880 100.00% $24,312 100.00% Nashville Grace UMC $24,000 100.00% $13,800 100.00% $37,800 100.00% Riverton First UMC $6,816 100.00% $3,912 100.00% $10,728 100.00% Billett UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Jerseyville UMC $26,796 100.00% $15,408 100.00% $42,204 100.00% New Athens UMC $4,548 100.00% $2,616 100.00% $7,164 100.00% Rochester UMC $17,064 66.67% $9,816 66.67% $26,880 66.67% Louisville UMC $5,928 100.00% $3,408 100.00% $9,336 100.00% Littleton UMC $2,076 100.00% $1,188 100.00% $3,264 100.00% New Baden UMC $6,420 100.00% $3,696 100.00% $10,116 100.00% Sharon UMC $11,556 100.00% $6,648 100.00% $18,204 100.00% May Chapel UMC $1,500 100.00% $864 100.00% $2,364 100.00% Living Faith UMC $11,928 100.00% $6,852 100.00% $18,780 100.00% O'Fallon First UMC $69,588 100.00% $40,020 100.00% $109,608 100.00% Sherman UMC $24,132 100.00% $13,884 100.00% $38,016 100.00% Mount Carmel Evangelical UMC $18,156 100.00% $10,440 100.00% $28,596 100.00% Loraine UMC $5,676 100.00% $3,264 100.00% $8,940 100.00% Okawville UMC $2,040 100.00% $1,176 100.00% $3,216 100.00% South Fork UMC $5,196 100.00% $2,988 100.00% $8,184 100.00% Mount Carmel Trinity UMC $7,752 100.00% $4,452 100.00% $12,204 100.00% Manchester UMC $1,428 100.00% $816 100.00% $2,244 100.00% Pocahontas UMC $7,116 100.00% $4,092 100.00% $11,208 100.00% Springfield Asbury UMC $6,960 100.00% $3,996 100.00% $10,956 100.00% Mount Vernon Epworth UMC $5,616 100.00% $3,228 100.00% $8,844 100.00% Mount Sterling First UMC $9,240 100.00% $5,316 100.00% $14,556 100.00% Panama UMC $2,032 81.80% $1,168 81.79% $3,200 81.80% Springfield Cotton Hill UMC $5,755 41.67% $3,310 41.67% $9,065 41.67% Wayne City UMC $3,804 100.00% $2,184 100.00% $5,988 100.00% Columbus UMC $2,172 100.00% $1,248 100.00% $3,420 100.00% Rosewood Heights Saint Paul UMC $5,673 25.00% $3,261 25.00% $8,934 25.00% Springfield Douglas Avenue UMC $40,740 100.00% $23,424 100.00% $64,164 100.00% Zion UMC $2,853 75.00% $1,638 75.00% $4,491 75.00% Murrayville UMC $9,648 100.00% $5,544 100.00% $15,192 100.00% Shiloh UMC $25,572 61.22% $7,326 30.49% $32,898 50.00% Springfield First UMC $171,708 100.00% $98,748 100.00% $270,456 100.00% Mount Vernon First UMC $42,132 100.00% $24,228 100.00% $66,360 100.00% Jacksonville Asbury UMC $1,776 100.00% $1,020 100.00% $2,796 100.00% Shipman UMC $2,583 75.00% $1,485 75.00% $4,068 75.00% Springfield Grace UMC $14,364 100.00% $8,256 100.00% $22,620 100.00% Bluford Otterbein UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% New Hope UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Dorchester UMC $1,056 100.00% $612 100.00% $1,668 100.00% Springfield Jerome UMC $2,856 100.00% $1,644 100.00% $4,500 100.00% Mount Vernon Wesley UMC $213 3.46% $88 2.47% $300 3.10% Palmyra UMC $2,772 100.00% $1,596 100.00% $4,368 100.00% Sparta First UMC $18,684 100.00% $10,752 100.00% $29,436 100.00% Springfield Kumler UMC $8,040 100.00% $4,620 100.00% $12,660 100.00% Union Chapel UMC $1,476 100.00% $852 100.00% $2,328 100.00% Modesto UMC $2,040 100.00% $1,176 100.00% $3,216 100.00% Staunton UMC $3,540 100.00% $2,040 100.00% $5,580 100.00% Springfield Laurel UMC $52,896 100.00% $30,420 100.00% $83,316 100.00% Mount Vernon West Salem Trinity UMC $19,764 100.00% $11,364 100.00% $31,128 100.00% Paloma UMC $2,256 100.00% $1,296 100.00% $3,552 100.00% Steeleville UMC $3,060 100.00% $1,764 100.00% $4,824 100.00% Sugar Creek UMC $21,648 100.00% $12,456 100.00% $34,104 100.00% Mount Zion UMC $2,226 50.00% $1,278 50.00% $3,504 50.00% Pleasant Grove UMC $2,628 100.00% $1,512 100.00% $4,140 100.00% Percy UMC $3,012 100.00% $1,728 100.00% $4,740 100.00% Taylorville UMC $36,912 100.00% $21,228 100.00% $58,140 100.00% Brown's Chapel UMC $1,026 50.00% $594 50.00% $1,620 50.00% Payson UMC $4,116 100.00% $2,364 100.00% $6,480 100.00% Trenton First UMC $15,828 100.00% $9,108 100.00% $24,936 100.00% Warrensburg UMC $3,588 100.00% $2,064 100.00% $5,652 100.00% Odin UMC $1,092 100.00% $624 100.00% $1,716 100.00% Pittsfield UMC $16,536 100.00% $9,516 100.00% $26,052 100.00% Troy UMC $58,872 100.00% $33,852 100.00% $92,724 100.00% Williamsville UMC $7,488 100.00% $4,308 100.00% $11,796 100.00% Olney First UMC $21,753 86.24% $12,546 86.48% $34,299 86.33% Quincy Melrose Chapel UMC $9,851 55.58% $5,662 55.58% $15,513 55.58% Worden UMC $2,424 100.00% $1,392 100.00% $3,816 100.00% Sangamon River District TOTALS $977,003 96.34% $561,468 96.28% $1,538,471 96.32% Olney Immanuel UMC $4,040 42.29% $2,431 44.23% $6,471 43.00% Quincy Union UMC $19,560 100.00% $7,496 66.67% $27,056 87.83% Wanda UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Olney Saint Paul UMC $3,180 100.00% $1,836 100.00% $5,016 100.00% Quincy Vermont Street UMC $33,996 100.00% $19,548 100.00% $53,544 100.00% Wood River First UMC $6,300 100.00% $3,624 100.00% $9,924 100.00% Parkersburg UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Rosedale UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% SPOON RIVER DISTRICT Mississippi River District TOTALS $783,368 66.08% $449,192 65.89% $1,232,560 66.01% Ebenezer Sams UMC $876 100.00% $504 100.00% $1,380 100.00% Rural UMC $3,516 100.00% $2,028 100.00% $5,544 100.00% Abingdon UMC $12,060 100.00% $6,936 100.00% $18,996 100.00% Little Wabash UMC $1,536 100.00% $888 100.00% $2,424 100.00% Rushville First UMC $1,750 7.73% $1,750 13.45% $3,500 9.82% Aledo UMC $34,356 100.00% $19,752 100.00% $54,108 100.00% Pinkstaff UMC $4,308 100.00% $2,484 100.00% $6,792 100.00% Barry UMC $4,812 100.00% $2,772 100.00% $7,584 100.00% SANGAMON RIVER DISTRICT Alpha UMC $9,720 100.00% $5,592 100.00% $15,312 100.00% Chauncey-Landes UMC $1,644 100.00% $948 100.00% $2,592 100.00% Hull UMC $3,802 79.21% $2,186 79.20% $5,988 79.21% Argenta UMC $4,452 100.00% $2,556 100.00% $7,008 100.00% Altona UMC $3,948 100.00% $2,268 100.00% $6,216 100.00% Pleasant Grove UMC $1,140 100.00% $660 100.00% $1,800 100.00% New Canton UMC $2,172 100.00% $1,248 100.00% $3,420 100.00% Assumption UMC $3,084 100.00% $1,776 100.00% $4,860 100.00% Blandinsville UMC $2,868 100.00% $1,644 100.00% $4,512 100.00% Richview UMC $3,984 100.00% $2,292 100.00% $6,276 100.00% Pleasant Hill UMC $2,160 83.33% $1,240 83.33% $3,400 83.33% Findlay UMC $3,816 100.00% $2,196 100.00% $6,012 100.00% Bushnell UMC $4,640 66.67% $2,672 66.67% $7,312 66.67% Gilead UMC $1,092 100.00% $624 100.00% $1,716 100.00% Virden First UMC $7,872 100.00% $4,524 100.00% $12,396 100.00% Windsor UMC $5,760 100.00% $3,312 100.00% $9,072 100.00% Avon UMC $3,768 100.00% $2,172 100.00% $5,940 100.00% Saint Francisville UMC $3,288 100.00% $1,896 100.00% $5,184 100.00% Girard UMC $7,668 100.00% $4,404 100.00% $12,072 100.00% Athens UMC $9,108 100.00% $5,244 100.00% $14,352 100.00% New Philadelphia UMC $624 100.00% $360 100.00% $984 100.00% Salem Grace UMC $31,476 100.00% $18,096 100.00% $49,572 100.00% Virginia UMC $11,928 100.00% $6,852 100.00% $18,780 100.00% Cantrall UMC $5,736 100.00% $3,300 100.00% $9,036 100.00% Point Pleasant UMC $888 100.00% $516 100.00% $1,404 100.00% Salem Trinity UMC $8,160 100.00% $4,692 100.00% $12,852 100.00% Fairview UMC $1,476 100.00% $852 100.00% $2,328 100.00% Auburn UMC $8,224 66.67% $4,728 66.67% $12,952 66.67% Cambridge UMC $11,532 100.00% $6,636 100.00% $18,168 100.00% Iuka UMC $3,804 100.00% $2,184 100.00% $5,988 100.00% Waverly UMC $2,544 25.00% $1,464 25.00% $4,008 25.00% Beason UMC $3,720 100.00% $2,136 100.00% $5,856 100.00% Colchester UMC $9,864 100.00% $5,676 100.00% $15,540 100.00% Sandoval UMC $4,968 100.00% $2,856 100.00% $7,824 100.00% Brooklyn UMC $1,056 100.00% $600 100.00% $1,656 100.00% McLean UMC $5,640 100.00% $3,240 100.00% $8,880 100.00% Hills Grove UMC $1,248 100.00% $720 100.00% $1,968 100.00% Boulder UMC $1,368 100.00% $792 100.00% $2,160 100.00% Ebenezer UMC $780 100.00% $444 100.00% $1,224 100.00% Waynesville UMC $4,968 100.00% $2,856 100.00% $7,824 100.00% Colona UMC $15,060 100.00% $8,664 100.00% $23,724 100.00% Shattuc UMC $4,320 100.00% $2,484 100.00% $6,804 100.00% Houston UMC $1,272 100.00% $732 100.00% $2,004 100.00% Bissell UMC $1,200 100.00% $696 100.00% $1,896 100.00% Durham UMC $2,016 100.00% $1,164 100.00% $3,180 100.00% Sumner UMC $9,792 100.00% $5,628 100.00% $15,420 100.00% Camden UMC $3,984 100.00% $2,292 100.00% $6,276 100.00% Blue Mound UMC $9,252 100.00% $5,316 100.00% $14,568 100.00% Terre Haute UMC $4,332 100.00% $2,496 100.00% $6,828 100.00% East Moline Christ Multisite UMC $58,920 100.00% $33,888 100.00% $92,808 100.00% Lawrenceville Zion UMC $2,892 100.00% $1,656 100.00% $4,548 100.00% Winchester UMC $13,248 100.00% $7,620 100.00% $20,868 100.00% Buckeye UMC $2,172 100.00% $1,248 100.00% $3,420 100.00% Elmwood UMC $12,000 100.00% $6,900 100.00% $18,900 100.00% Clay City UMC $4,410 83.33% $3,048 100.00% $7,458 89.42% Chatham UMC $31,272 100.00% $17,976 100.00% $49,248 100.00% LaMoine River District TOTALS $472,480 90.68% $261,169 87.18% $733,648 89.40% Fairfield UMC $2,100 100.00% $1,212 100.00% $3,312 100.00% Harmony UMC $4,080 100.00% $2,340 100.00% $6,420 100.00% Chestnut UMC $1,716 100.00% $984 100.00% $2,700 100.00% Fairview Center UMC $10,200 100.00% $5,868 100.00% $16,068 100.00% Bethel UMC $0 0.00% $2,436 100.00% $2,436 36.51% Cisco UMC $8,676 100.00% $4,980 100.00% $13,656 100.00% Galesburg Faith UMC $8,172 100.00% $4,692 100.00% $12,864 100.00% Union Chapel UMC $1,560 100.00% $900 100.00% $2,460 100.00% MISSISSIPPI RIVER DISTRICT Clinton UMC $13,776 100.00% $7,920 100.00% $21,696 100.00% Galesburg First UMC $45,120 100.00% $25,944 100.00% $71,064 100.00% Vandalia First UMC $29,532 100.00% $16,980 100.00% $46,512 100.00% Alton Grace UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Decatur Christ UMC $7,308 100.00% $4,200 100.00% $11,508 100.00% Galva Grace UMC $1,343 62.50% $776 62.74% $2,118 62.59% West Salem Zion UMC $5,652 75.00% $3,249 75.00% $8,901 75.00% Hartford First UMC $2,640 100.00% $1,524 100.00% $4,164 100.00% Decatur First UMC $45,144 100.00% $25,956 100.00% $71,100 100.00% Geneseo First UMC $49,188 100.00% $28,284 100.00% $77,472 100.00% Elsah UMC $2,424 100.00% $1,392 100.00% $3,816 100.00% Decatur Grace UMC $66,060 100.00% $37,980 100.00% $104,040 100.00% Xenia UMC $4,824 100.00% $2,772 100.00% $7,596 100.00% Geneseo Grace UMC $29,304 100.00% $16,848 100.00% $46,152 100.00% Alton Main Street UMC $19,536 50.00% $11,238 50.00% $30,774 50.00% Decatur Wesley UMC $3,684 100.00% $2,124 100.00% $5,808 100.00% Kaskaskia River District TOTALS $458,996 89.68% $260,956 88.64% $719,953 89.30% Annawan Community UMC $3,672 100.00% $2,112 100.00% $5,784 100.00% Belleville Saint Matthew UMC $114,960 100.00% $66,108 100.00% $181,068 100.00% Divernon UMC $3,744 100.00% $2,160 100.00% $5,904 100.00% Fairview UMC $5,796 100.00% $3,336 100.00% $9,132 100.00% Belleville Signal Hill UMC $666 6.62% $334 5.77% $1,000 6.31% Pawnee UMC $5,232 100.00% $3,012 100.00% $8,244 100.00% Hooppole Zion UMC $3,816 100.00% $2,196 100.00% $6,012 100.00% LAMOINE RIVER DISTRICT Belleville Union UMC $54,216 100.00% $31,176 100.00% $85,392 100.00% Thayer UMC $1,746 49.99% $1,002 50.01% $2,748 50.00% Henderson UMC $1,884 100.00% $1,080 100.00% $2,964 100.00% Ashland UMC $4,320 100.00% $2,484 100.00% $6,804 100.00% Benld UMC $3,192 100.00% $1,836 100.00% $5,028 100.00% Easton UMC $5,352 100.00% $3,084 100.00% $8,436 100.00% North Henderson UMC $2,148 100.00% $1,236 100.00% $3,384 100.00% Peter Cartwright UMC $2,892 100.00% $1,668 100.00% $4,560 100.00% Bethalto UMC $2,893 19.41% $1,489 17.38% $4,382 18.67% Edinburg UMC $5,808 100.00% $3,336 100.00% $9,144 100.00% Hillsdale UMC $3,228 100.00% $1,860 100.00% $5,088 100.00% Astoria UMC $2,064 100.00% $1,188 100.00% $3,252 100.00% Brighton Saint Paul UMC $6,180 100.00% $3,552 100.00% $9,732 100.00% Stonington UMC $5,700 100.00% $3,276 100.00% $8,976 100.00% Illinois City UMC $4,476 100.00% $2,580 100.00% $7,056 100.00% Sheldon's Grove UMC $1,656 100.00% $948 100.00% $2,604 100.00% Bunker Hill UMC $2,064 100.00% $1,188 100.00% $3,252 100.00% Elkhart UMC $1,944 100.00% $1,116 100.00% $3,060 100.00% Pine Bluff UMC $1,608 100.00% $924 100.00% $2,532 100.00% Batchtown UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Carlyle First UMC $8,533 58.33% $4,907 58.33% $13,440 58.33% Fairview UMC $1,344 100.00% $768 100.00% $2,112 100.00% Knoxville UMC $10,224 100.00% $5,880 100.00% $16,104 100.00% Beardstown First UMC $14,484 100.00% $8,328 100.00% $22,812 100.00% Caseyville UMC $8,844 100.00% $5,088 100.00% $13,932 100.00% Farmersville UMC $852 100.00% $492 100.00% $1,344 100.00% Kirkwood UMC $3,612 100.00% $2,076 100.00% $5,688 100.00% Bethel UMC $1,296 100.00% $744 100.00% $2,040 100.00% Collinsville First UMC $14,508 100.00% $8,340 100.00% $22,848 100.00% Forsyth UMC $13,080 100.00% $7,524 100.00% $20,604 100.00% Good Hope UMC $5,388 100.00% $3,096 100.00% $8,484 100.00% Grafton UMC $1,416 100.00% $816 100.00% $2,232 100.00% Chester First UMC $6,864 100.00% $3,948 100.00% $10,812 100.00% Fountain of Life UMC $5,832 100.00% $3,348 100.00% $9,180 100.00% Jerusalem UMC $3,144 100.00% $1,812 100.00% $4,956 100.00% Griggsville UMC $4,668 100.00% $2,688 100.00% $7,356 100.00% Columbia Bethany UMC $15,552 100.00% $8,952 100.00% $24,504 100.00% Garver Brick UMC $1,980 100.00% $1,140 100.00% $3,120 100.00% Loraine UMC $11,280 100.00% $6,492 100.00% $17,772 100.00% New Salem UMC $1,044 100.00% $600 100.00% $1,644 100.00% Coulterville UMC $7,320 100.00% $4,212 100.00% $11,532 100.00% Island Grove UMC $2,028 100.00% $1,164 100.00% $3,192 100.00% Macomb Wesley UMC $48,180 100.00% $27,708 100.00% $75,888 100.00% Detroit UMC $2,136 100.00% $1,224 100.00% $3,360 100.00% Tilden UMC $2,100 100.00% $1,200 100.00% $3,300 100.00% Kenney UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Maquon UMC $4,740 100.00% $2,724 100.00% $7,464 100.00% Florence UMC $270 75.00% $153 75.00% $423 75.00% Marissa UMC $4,908 100.00% $2,820 100.00% $7,728 100.00% Latham UMC $2,820 100.00% $1,620 100.00% $4,440 100.00% Douglas UMC $2,040 100.00% $1,176 100.00% $3,216 100.00% Oxville UMC $516 100.00% $300 100.00% $816 100.00% East Alton First UMC $6,359 52.00% $3,656 51.99% $10,015 52.00% Lincoln First UMC $27,972 100.00% $16,092 100.00% $44,064 100.00% Maxey Chapel UMC $2,676 100.00% $1,536 100.00% $4,212 100.00% Perry UMC $3,792 100.00% $2,184 100.00% $5,976 100.00% East Saint Louis Trinity UMC $3,683 31.06% $2,117 31.06% $5,800 31.06% Loami UMC $2,640 100.00% $1,512 100.00% $4,152 100.00% Victoria UMC $3,131 51.07% $1,801 51.05% $4,932 51.06% Bluffs UMC $4,476 100.00% $2,568 100.00% $7,044 100.00% Edwardsville Immanuel UMC $8,155 44.59% $10,310 97.97% $18,465 64.09% Long Creek UMC $5,604 100.00% $3,228 100.00% $8,832 100.00% Milan Trinity UMC $9,804 100.00% $5,640 100.00% $15,444 100.00% Naples UMC $2,304 100.00% $1,320 100.00% $3,624 100.00% Edwardsville Saint John's UMC $33,576 100.00% $19,308 100.00% $52,884 100.00% Dalton City UMC $3,288 100.00% $1,896 100.00% $5,184 100.00% Green River UMC $1,608 100.00% $924 100.00% $2,532 100.00% Camp Point UMC $10,080 100.00% $5,796 100.00% $15,876 100.00% Ellis Grove UMC $1,562 91.67% $902 91.67% $2,464 91.67% Maroa UMC $15,060 100.00% $8,664 100.00% $23,724 100.00% Mineral UMC $1,116 100.00% $648 100.00% $1,764 100.00% Centennial Ebenezer UMC $2,524 93.48% $1,449 93.60% $3,973 93.53% New Palestine UMC $2,352 100.00% $1,356 100.00% $3,708 100.00% Mason City UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Moline Bethel Wesley UMC $18,612 100.00% $10,704 100.00% $29,316 100.00% Carlinville UMC $21,804 100.00% $12,540 100.00% $34,344 100.00% Preston UMC $624 100.00% $360 100.00% $984 100.00% San Jose UMC $3,738 50.00% $2,148 50.00% $5,886 50.00% Moline Riverside UMC $34,140 100.00% $19,632 100.00% $53,772 100.00% Carrollton UMC $3,072 100.00% $1,764 100.00% $4,836 100.00% Fairview Heights Christ UMC $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Middletown UMC $2,004 100.00% $1,152 100.00% $3,156 100.00% Monmouth First UMC $23,484 100.00% $13,500 100.00% $36,984 100.00% Christ UMC $6,108 100.00% $3,516 100.00% $9,624 100.00% Fairview Heights Prospect Park UMC $2,052 100.00% $1,176 100.00% $3,228 100.00% Midland UMC $5,856 100.00% $3,372 100.00% $9,228 100.00% Nauvoo UMC $3,696 100.00% $2,124 100.00% $5,820 100.00%

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RECEIPTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2020* *Churches reflecting contributions of 100% or greater of total apportionments are considered current.

District/Church CS/Adm CS/Adm B/CM B/CM Total Total District/Church CS/Adm CS/Adm B/CM B/CM Total Total UNITED CHURCH OF ALTONA Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Paid % Paid Burnside UMC $2,928 100.00% $1,692 100.00% $4,620 100.00% Bradley Wesley UMC $10,140 100.00% $5,832 100.00% $15,972 100.00% LEAVES UMC, PURCHASES PROPERTY Galva First UMC $8,976 100.00% $5,160 100.00% $14,136 100.00% Kankakee Trinity UMC $7,188 100.00% $4,140 100.00% $11,328 100.00% Bishop Hill UMC $2,232 100.00% $1,284 100.00% $3,516 100.00% Bradley Evangelical UMC $3,648 100.00% $2,100 100.00% $5,748 100.00% ALTONA – The Illinois Great Rivers Annual Altona is approximately 15 miles northeast of United Methodist Church. “We were able to demonstrate Oneida UMC $2,676 100.00% $1,536 100.00% $4,212 100.00% Aroma Park UMC $182 8.33% $105 8.33% $287 8.33% Conference of The United Methodist Church reached a Galesburg in the Spoon River District. The Conference effective Christian conferencing. I believe we, even in Oquawka UMC $1,704 100.00% $984 100.00% $2,688 100.00% LeRoy UMC $23,808 100.00% $13,692 100.00% $37,500 100.00% Gladstone UMC $2,700 100.00% $1,548 100.00% $4,248 100.00% Lexington First UMC $19,692 100.00% $11,316 100.00% $31,008 100.00% financial and property settlement with the former United received an undisclosed payment that included the separating, have honored Jesus Christ.” Biggsville UMC $2,508 100.00% $1,440 100.00% $3,948 100.00% Long Point UMC $3,852 100.00% $2,220 100.00% $6,072 100.00% Church of Altona United Methodist Church. church’s share of pension obligations for former United The Conference and the church chose to avoid the Orion UMC $20,304 100.00% $11,676 100.00% $31,980 100.00% Lostant UMC $2,628 100.00% $1,512 100.00% $4,140 100.00% UCA was a United Methodist congregation, Methodist clergy who had previously served the church, costs, expenses, and uncertainties of litigation by entering Port Byron First UMC $14,304 100.00% $8,220 100.00% $22,524 100.00% Richland UMC $840 100.00% $480 100.00% $1,320 100.00% Reynolds UMC $10,164 100.00% $5,844 100.00% $16,008 100.00% Magnolia UMC $2,040 100.00% $1,176 100.00% $3,216 100.00% originally organized in 1855. The former United as well as current apportionment obligations. into a settlement agreement that became official on Jan. Taylor Ridge UMC $1,800 100.00% $1,032 100.00% $2,832 100.00% McNabb UMC $1,728 100.00% $996 100.00% $2,724 100.00% Methodist members have organized a new congregation “In an effort to honor Christ, we were able to sit 10, 2021. Rock Island Two Rivers UMC $21,120 100.00% $12,144 100.00% $33,264 100.00% Manteno UMC $15,360 100.00% $8,832 100.00% $24,192 100.00% known as The Grove Community Church. down, discuss our differences, and recognize that we were The Grove Community Church will remove all Roseville UMC $9,540 100.00% $5,484 100.00% $15,024 100.00% McDowell UMC $4,836 100.00% $2,784 100.00% $7,620 100.00% Under the terms of the settlement, the Illinois Great on two different paths. To conclude in the best interest references to the United Methodist Church from its Swan Creek UMC $1,860 100.00% $1,068 100.00% $2,928 100.00% Minonk UMC $2,376 100.00% $1,368 100.00% $3,744 100.00% Stronghurst UMC $3,948 100.00% $2,268 100.00% $6,216 100.00% Wenona Saint John's UMC $2,832 100.00% $1,632 100.00% $4,464 100.00% Rivers Conference will relinquish its interest in the real of all, a peaceful separation was warranted,” said Bishop property, including the “Cross and Flame” logo. The Carman UMC $3,660 100.00% $2,112 100.00% $5,772 100.00% Momence First UMC $8,292 100.00% $4,776 100.00% $13,068 100.00% estate located at 212 N. Depot Street, Altona, to the non- Frank J. Beard. Bishop Beard serves as the episcopal Conference will release the assets from The United Smithshire UMC $1,152 100.00% $660 100.00% $1,812 100.00% Grant Park First UMC $2,640 100.00% $1,524 100.00% $4,164 100.00% denominational Grove Community Church. leader of the Illinois Great Rivers Conference of The Methodist Church Trust Clause. Church of the Cross UMC $3,552 100.00% $2,040 100.00% $5,592 100.00% Normal Calvary UMC $105,252 100.00% $60,528 100.00% $165,780 100.00% Hampton Grace UMC $3,168 100.00% $1,824 100.00% $4,992 100.00% Normal First UMC $60,204 100.00% $34,620 100.00% $94,824 100.00% Viola UMC $7,308 100.00% $4,200 100.00% $11,508 100.00% Normal Morningstar UMC $12,972 100.00% $7,464 100.00% $20,436 100.00% Preemption UMC $7,728 100.00% $4,452 100.00% $12,180 100.00% Bloomington West Olive Faith UMC $3,864 100.00% $2,220 100.00% $6,084 100.00% Walnut Grove UMC $4,920 100.00% $2,832 100.00% $7,752 100.00% Pontiac First UMC $34,308 100.00% $19,728 100.00% $54,036 100.00% Joy UMC $1,872 100.00% $1,080 100.00% $2,952 100.00% Atlanta UMC $5,100 100.00% $2,940 100.00% $8,040 100.00% Eliza Community UMC $2,112 100.00% ------$2,112 100.00% Ebenezer UMC $3,900 100.00% $2,244 100.00% $6,144 100.00% New Boston UMC $1,536 100.00% $888 100.00% $2,424 100.00% Hopedale UMC $2,568 100.00% $1,476 100.00% $4,044 100.00% Williamsfield UMC $5,640 100.00% $3,252 100.00% $8,892 100.00% Ransom UMC $4,332 100.00% $2,484 100.00% $6,816 100.00% Dahinda UMC $6,504 100.00% $3,732 100.00% $10,236 100.00% Verona UMC $1,920 100.00% $1,104 100.00% $3,024 100.00% Ritchey UMC $2,064 100.00% $1,188 100.00% $3,252 100.00% Spoon River District TOTALS $702,690 99.14% $402,929 99.13% $1,105,618 99.13% Roanoke UMC $11,196 100.00% $6,432 100.00% $17,628 100.00% Secor UMC $2,808 100.00% $1,620 100.00% $4,428 100.00% BONNIE RACHAEL HUNTER MOLLY MARK ANNA JOSHUA EMILY MACKENZIE AUSTIN CAROL VERMILION RIVER DISTRICT Saunemin UMC $6,792 100.00% $3,900 100.00% $10,692 100.00% ABEL ADAIR BARNETT BARTELS CRAWFORD FENDER KING-NOBLES LITTLE MARTIN MILLER NELSON Bloomington Park UMC $7,140 100.00% $4,104 100.00% $11,244 100.00% Saybrook Wesbein UMC $4,524 100.00% $2,604 100.00% $7,128 100.00% Bloomington Wesley UMC $99,660 100.00% $57,312 100.00% $156,972 100.00% Cropsey UMC $4,608 100.00% $2,652 100.00% $7,260 100.00% Bonfield First UMC $2,484 100.00% $1,428 100.00% $3,912 100.00% Streator First UMC $13,356 100.00% $7,680 100.00% $21,036 100.00% Bonfield Evangelical UMC $6,852 100.00% $3,936 100.00% $10,788 100.00% Grand Ridge UMC $5,460 100.00% $3,144 100.00% $8,604 100.00% Grand Prairie UMC $4,128 100.00% $2,376 100.00% $6,504 100.00% Ellsworth UMC $4,428 100.00% $2,544 100.00% $6,972 100.00% Bourbonnais Grace Community UMC $14,388 100.00% $8,268 100.00% $22,656 100.00% Colfax UMC $3,048 100.00% $1,752 100.00% $4,800 100.00% Braceville UMC $2,076 50.00% $1,194 50.00% $3,270 50.00% Pleasant Grove UMC $2,244 100.00% $1,296 100.00% $3,540 100.00% Mazon UMC $1,687 58.33% $973 58.33% $2,660 58.33% Tonica UMC $6,192 100.00% $3,564 100.00% $9,756 100.00% Chatsworth UMC $5,412 100.00% $3,120 100.00% $8,532 100.00% Hennepin UMC $3,984 100.00% $2,292 100.00% $6,276 100.00% SKYLER GRANT EMILY MICHAEL JACEY JAYLA DANIEL LAUREN KAREN ELYSE KATHERINE NICKOLL OXFORD PURSLEY RUDZINSKI SCHWARZLOSE SCHWARZLOSE Forrest UMC $6,132 100.00% $3,528 100.00% $9,660 100.00% Cabery UMC $1,644 100.00% $948 100.00% $2,592 100.00% SKELTON STIDHAM SWINEFORD TRAVIS SMITH Chenoa UMC $4,908 100.00% $2,820 100.00% $7,728 100.00% Cullom UMC $2,040 100.00% $1,176 100.00% $3,216 100.00% Coal City UMC $22,800 100.00% $13,116 100.00% $35,916 100.00% Kempton UMC $1,368 100.00% $792 100.00% $2,160 100.00% Cornell UMC $3,840 100.00% $2,208 100.00% $6,048 100.00% Vermilion River District TOTALS $742,973 95.42% $443,835 99.10% $1,186,808 96.76% United Church of Odell UMC $635 32.27% $365 32.02% $1,000 32.18% Downs UMC $15,984 100.00% $9,192 100.00% $25,176 100.00% Ohio Chapel UMC (CLOSED) $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Dwight UMC $27,480 100.00% $15,804 100.00% $43,284 100.00% IGRC students receive $110,350 in scholarships Center UMC (CLOSED) $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% El Paso UMC $11,040 100.00% $6,348 100.00% $17,388 100.00% BY PAUL BLACK Theological Seminary, Excellence in Clergy Leader- • Rachael Miller, Westfield UMC, Kentucky Wesleyan Lawrenceville Otterbein UMC (CLOSED) $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Essex UMC $265 41.67% $150 41.67% $415 41.67% Dix UMC (CLOSED) $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% ship Scholarship, $13,500 College, Dr. Karen Layman Gift of Hope Scholarship, Fairbury First UMC $19,296 100.00% $11,100 100.00% $30,396 100.00% NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Thirty-five students from the Il- Claremont UMC (CLOSED) $8 5.87% $4 5.24% $12 5.63% $1,000 Herscher UMC $10,728 100.00% $6,168 100.00% $16,896 100.00% linois Great Rivers Conference were awarded $110,350 in • Hunter Barnett, Pinckneyville UMC, Perkins School Vermont UMC (CLOSED) $0 0.00% $0 0.00% $0 0.00% Reddick UMC $5,292 100.00% $3,048 100.00% $8,340 100.00% Orange Chapel UMC (CLOSED) $204 8.33% $117 8.33% $321 8.33% scholarships to assist in their undergraduate and gradu- of Theology, Excellence in Clergy Leadership Schol- • Katherine Smith, Effingham Centenary UMC, South Wilmington UMC $1,284 100.00% $744 100.00% $2,028 100.00% New Salem UMC (CLOSED $1,146 50.00% $660 50.00% $1,806 50.00% ate studies, the General Board of Higher Education and arship, $11,000 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Dr. Karen United Church of Heyworth $13,872 100.00% $7,980 100.00% $21,852 100.00% Hudson UMC $6,564 100.00% $3,780 100.00% $10,344 100.00% Ministry announced recently. Layman Gift of Hope Scholarship, $1,000 • Mark Crawford, Onarga UMC, United Theological Kankakee Asbury UMC $11,720 28.99% $23,244 100.00% $34,964 54.91% Because of guidelines instituted by GBHEM, students Seminary, Excellence in Clergy Leadership Scholar- • Anna Smith, Normal Calvary UMC, Illinois State Kankakee Saint Mark UMC $15,048 100.00% $8,652 100.00% $23,700 100.00% IGRC TOTALS $13,727,811 89.54% $7,895,488 89.57% $21,623,300 89.55% must approve the publication of their scholarship award. ship, $7,500 University, Dr. Karen Layman Gift of Hope Scholar- The following students have given permission to an- • Emily Pursley, Detroit UMC, Illinois College, Dr. ship, $1,000 REORGANIZATION CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 CONGRESS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 nounce their scholarships. Karen Layman Gift of Hope Scholarship, $1,000 • Karen Swineford, Hope UMC, Lincoln Christian YEAR-END REPORTING CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 “There is no doubt our churches have sional session on Jan. 3. He spurred criticism from • Molly Bartels, Jerseyville UMC, McKendree Univer- College and Seminary, United Methodist General Each church is apportioned the same to year due to a change in the local • Anna Fender, Jacksonville Grace UMC, Ohio remained faithful in their generosity some Republicans and United Methodist tradition- sity, Baxter Anderson Memorial Scholarship, $1,750 Scholarship, $800 and giving as partners in the mission of percentage of their operational ex- church operational expenses. alists after he closed that prayer with a multi-faith Wesleyan University, Dr. Karen Layman Gift of Hope • Elyse Travis, Camp Point UMC, Central Methodist Scholarship, $3,000 • Mackenzie Martin, Paris First UMC, Indiana the church,” Bishop Beard said. “We are pense. The percentage of this cal- Apportionment Statements invocation of God, that named the Hindu God University, Baxter Roelfson Sands Scholarship, $1,500 University-Bloomington, United Methodist General indeed grateful for their faithfulness and culation is rounded for each church The monthly apportionment statement Brahma, and then ended with the words “Amen • Grant Oxford, Robinson First UMC, University of Scholarship, $800 support, knowing that the giving has to pay an equal dollar amount each is your share of the Conference and ‘A-woman.’” • Michael Rudzinski, Washington Crossroads UMC, Evansville, Dr. Karen Layman Gift of Hope Scholar- been sacrificial.” month in whole dollars. Since 2012, Budget which has been voted on The word “amen” is Hebrew for “so be it.” Asbury Theological Seminary, E. Craig Brandenburg ship, $1,000 • Jacey Schwarzlose, Zion UMC, Asbury Theologi- the apportionment percentage has The bishop said he anticipates that there by the members of the Annual Scholarship, $1,000 cal Seminary, United Methodist General Scholarship, been around 15% of the local church Cleaver told the Kansas City Star he intended the • Lauren Stidham, Jacksonville Centenary UMC, will be a report to the 2021 Annual Con- Conference. Please remember that the $2,500 operational expense. final words of his prayer as a pun to recognize • Bonnie Abel, Troy UMC, Eden Theological Semi- Belmont University, Dr. Karen Layman Gift of Hope ference about the findings of the reorga- apportionments are based on your the record number of women serving in the new nary, E. Craig Brandenburg Scholarship, $1,000 Scholarship, $1,000 • Skyler Nickoll, Wesley UMC, Vanderbilt University nization process. Apportionment Dollar numbers. We never question a report Congress. He also urged people to listen to the School of Theology, United Methodist General Schol- Calculation unless it seems that a mistake has • Emily Little, East Peoria First UMC, Garrett-Evan- • Joshua King-Nobles, Normal First UMC, St. Olaf “Rather than being reactive to circum- content of his prayer before the controversial final gelical Theological Seminary, E. Craig Brandenburg College, Dr. Karen Layman Gift of Hope Scholarship, arship, $8,500 The Apportionment percentage is the been made. In most cases, our inquiry stances as they come, we are choosing few words. Scholarship, $1,000 $1,000 • Carol Nelson, Washington Crossroads UMC, As- same for each church, however the dol- results in a church’s apportionments to be proactive, strategically positioning bury Theological Seminary, Rev. Charles W. Tadlock lar calculations are a percentage of the going down. “May we model community healing, control our • Rachael Adair, Toulon UMC, Iowa State University, • Jayla Schwarzlose, Zion UMC, Eastern Illinois the Conference to be most effective in Scholarship, $1,500 operational expenses of each church. tribal tendencies and quicken our spirit that we Ethnic Scholarship, $4,000 University, Dr. Karen Layman Gift of Hope Scholar- equipping local churches for ministry and Thank You! Each church has a different operational may feel Thy priestly presence even in moments of ship, $1,000 Ten other students were awarded $25,500 in scholar- providing the connection to the larger Thank you for your support in finan- • Austin Miller, Valier UMC, Candler School of Theol- expense resulting in a different appor- heightened disagreement,” he prayed. ships. It includes those who declined to have their ministry of The United Methodist Church,” cially supporting the United Methodist ogy, Excellence in Clergy Leadership Scholarship, • Melissa Spencer, Glen Carbon New Bethel UMC, tionment. scholarship publicized or failed to give permission for he said. Church mission: To Make Disciples of United Methodists also sit in three governors’ man- $13,500 University of Indianapolis, Dr. Karen Layman Gift of sions. They include Republicans Kim Reynolds of publication. (Individual Church Operational Ex- Jesus Christ for the Transformation of • Daniel Skelton, Colona UMC, Garrett-Evangelical Hope Scholarship, $4,000 penses) X (Apportionment Percentage) the World. Iowa and Eric Holcomb of Indiana, and Tom Wolf, Democrat in Pennsylvania. = Apportionment Dollars If you have any questions, please con- This dollar figure can change from year tact me at [email protected] (Albert J. Menendez is a freelance political writer who has specialized in the interactions between religion and government since 1972). 14 | FEBRUARY 2021 | THE CURRENT THE CURRENT | FEBRUARY 2021 | 15 CONFERENCE NEWS CONFERENCE ENDS 2020 IN THE BLACK BY PAUL BLACK On the spending side, just roughly $9.4 million had SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Great Rivers been expended through the month of November resulting Conference finished the calendar year 2020 with a budget in a $200,000 surplus. It is projected that there will be a NEW CHURCHES CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 surplus, thanks in large part by the generous, sacrificial year-end surplus. Other new ministries for Embracing giving of local churches paying their apportionments. Conference spending also included $1.07 million Two other ministries – the Marion Multicultural Minis- Total apportionment collection through Jan. 8 distributed in a Forward in Ministry forgivable loan try (Conference Advance Special 6755) and Fellow- THANK YOU with your Gifts finished at 90.21 percent – a increase of 2.51 percent from program aimed at assisting local congregations at a time ship of the Way, a new ministry in the Iroquois River 2019. Pre-audited revenue was $10,902,846 to fund a of financial stress. The amount a church received was District (Conference Advance Special 6705), are also Our Conference, Our Kids Lenten Offering $12,086,196 budget. The increase resulted in $271,156 in based upon a percentage of the apportionments paid in among the fresh expressions of ministry in the Illinois 2018 and 2019 and the percentage of forgiveness was Lent 2020 kind of felt like it fizzled into the pandemic more than it additional dollars to fund ministry. Great Rivers Conference. resolved in resurrection, but perhaps that means we can enter Lent 2021 “Considering 2020 brought challenges unimagined based upon percentage of apportionments paid in 2020. In all, 312 forgivable loans and six grants to non- Their stories will be shared in a future issue of The with a renewed understanding of sacrifice and self-examination. By doing when we first began the year, and through the difficulties Current. so we have another chance to participate in the new creation that God is Year End Matching Gift Exceeds Initial Challenge! the local churches of the IGRC experienced during apportioned mission congregations were approved. Of the 312 forgivable loans, 296 congregations paid its always enacting in and through us by the power of the Risen Christ Jesus. The year-end online matching gift challenge was a wonderful success as online 2020, here we are celebrating a higher percentage of You can partner, too! This Lent, why not invest in the new creation of God through Our gifts totaled $12,110! apportionments in full and the loans were fully forgiven. Continue joining together covering our conference in apportionment giving than we experienced in 2019 and Conference, Our Kids? This exceptional generosity inspired the friend of OCOK, who offered the In addition, another $72,000 in food ministry grants prayer to reach new people in new places at 10 a.m. ending 2020 with a budget surplus,” said IGRC Director The OCOK endowment wants to ensure that the transforming love original online challenge, to raise the match to the actual total received so those were distributed to 144 congregations to assist in funding or 10 p.m. of Administrative Services and Conference Treasurer of Jesus remains active within our children and family serving agencies. online gifts will be doubled to $24,220! Mike Potts. “This is nothing short of miraculous.” food pantries and feeding programs within the local community. What opportunities does God have in store for you These agencies serve many who are marginalized in our communities and Thank you to all of you who responded to this challenge through your online Potts credited the local churches for the encouraging and your church? Are there partnerships which you our support is at least in part an act of social justice as they seek to bolster gifts to make a difference in the spiritual lives of Our Kids! news. And $60,512 in matching grants to assist congregations in upgrading technology to do online could form with other churches in your area to make underserved populations. We believe that these children and families need “It is a testament to the faithfulness of the United disciples and transform communities? Jesus, as well as the expert services that the agencies provide. Methodist people of the Illinois Great Rivers Conference,” ministry were also awarded. The $60,512 was seed money Individuals Known to have made Donations in November for a $252,000 investment by local churches in expanding If you are praying for God to use your church in new Please consider a Lenten Offering to OCOK as part of observing a he said. “I stand in saw and humbled by experiencing more holy Lent in your own life, your family life, and/or your church life. [Through their local churches, by mail, online (igrc.org or embraceocok.org)] first-hand the incredible acts of generosity through 2020. and establishing equipment necessary to provide ministry ways, reach out to your district superintendent or to during and after the pandemic. Rev. Mike Crawford, IGRC Coordinator of Congrega- John Barnard Donna Pangle–In honor of Robert & Hazel Chinski I am thanking God, and also thanking the wonderful Churches Making Donations to Ethel Barnett 98th & 96th Birthdays and 72nd Wedding people of the IGRC for their support.” The 2020 annual conference approved a 2021 budget tional Development. God may have amazing dreams Richard Brazda Anniversary of $11,206,875 – a decrease of 7.38 percent reduction. in store for you! Our Conference, Our Kids in November Lori Bultemeier–In memory of Mary Kathryn Pearce–In honor of Illinois Great David & Joanne Bultemeier Rivers Extended Cabinet [Churches listed in Bold made their first recorded contribution to OCOK] Jill Bunker Betty Phillips Albion Geneseo First Roanoke Tina & Mark Canada–In honor of Mike Potts–In memory of Allison Potts Aledo Glen Carbon Robinson First Judy Altenberger (Christmas gift) Mike Potts–In honor of the IGRC Alma New Bethel Rochester Betty Coffey Extended Cabinet Alpha Grand Prairie Rockbridge Paul Dinges Carol Power Is God Calling You for More? Athens Granite City Rural (Carlinville) Judy Doyle–In honor of Green Valley Diane Presnell–In memory of Charlie Presnell and Bartonville Nameoki Sadorus First UMC Rev HF & Loraine Rinderknecht Benld Grant Park Saint Francisville Carol Lakota Eastin Dennis Price Bethalto Green Valley First Saybrook Wesbein Jennie Edwards Bertrand–In honor of Judith Quiram–In memory of Rev William E Harsin, Bloomington Wesley Griggsville Shelbyville First Serena Bertrand pastor at Canton South Park and Roanoke Bloomington- Hammond Smithshire Sue Endsley United Methodist Churches in the former Normal Hope Havana First South Wilmington Angela Fleming–In honor of Fannie Hilliard and in Central Illinois Conference Blue Mound Henry Springfield Cotton Hill memory of Jodie Hilliard Jay Regennitter UMRC Bradley Wesley Herscher Springfield Douglas Angela Fleming–In honor of Jarren Carter and In Charliam Renner–In honor of 2020-21 UNITED MEDIA Brighton Saint Paul Highland Hope Avenue memory of James Carter Extended Cabinet Bushnell Island Grove Springfield Jerome Shelly Forrest Shalom Renner–In honor of Charliam Renner and RESOURCE CENTER Buckeye (Taylorville) Jacksonville Centenary Springfield Laurel Ted & Carol Frost in memory of William Renner Canton Wesley Kankakee Asbury Stonington Terry & Joyce Goodwin–In honor of Charliam Renner–In honor of Active and Retired Kevin Boesen Clergy in Embarras River District Lenten book studies available Cantrall Kankakee Trinity Sugar Creek Carlinville Kansas (Chatham) Steve Granadosin–In honor of Jesus Christ! Cindy Rettig to borrow from the UMRC! Casey Kirkwood Trivoli Janice Griffith–In honor of Russell & Deborah Rhodes Items can be sent to your church or home address. Caseyville Lewistown United Church Bishop Frank & Mrs Melissa Beard Amanda Richards | Online NOTE: Jill Stone is in the UMRC on a very limited basis. Centralia First Mackinaw of Heyworth Janice Griffith—In honor of the Members Joy Schlesselman–In memory of Ken Burruss Available items requested before 9 am Monday morning will be shipped that week. Champaign Faith Macomb Wesley Vandalia First of the Extended Cabinet of the IGRC Randy & Sandy Shay Chatham Magnolia Verona Jame & Donna Hahs Jean Shields Dean | On-Campus Items can be ordered from the online catalog: www.igrc.org/umrc Chatsworth Mahomet Washington John & Ruth Ann Hamilton Nicholas Showalter—In honor of Cabinet Col- Or you can order items by email: [email protected] Chenoa Manteno Crossroads Susan Harrison–In honor of Bishop Beard leagues No rental fee – the only cost to churches is return postage! Dalton City Marshall First Waverly Linda Harrod Bob & Linda Smith | Hybrid Danville Saint James Mattoon First White Chapel Bryce & Linda Hays–In memory of Tricia Hays Sally & Cliff Smith Book studies: Decatur Grace Melvin (Glasford) Evans (participant in Baby Fold Camp and Shane Smith—In honor of wife, Stacy Smith #819182 Because of This I Rejoice: Reading Philippians During Lent Dunlap Prospect Metropolis First Wyoming part-time employee of Baby Fold) Miriam Snider (up to 12 copies available) Ebenezer (McLean) Moline Bethel Wesley Zion Evangelical Kevin & Mary Hembrough–In honor of Rev Nic Darla Stewart—In honor of Christopher & #819183 Divine Friendship: Reflections for Lent (up to 12 copies available) East Alton First Moline Riverside (Pekin) Showalter, LaMoine River District Superintendent Brandon-Lee Skaggs East Moline Nauvoo Jane Hoffman–In memory of Sharon Nelson Rick & Carol Swearingen—In honor of #814109 Give Up Something Bad for Lent: A Lenten Study for Adults Christ Multisite Normal Calvary Deborah Honegger Ken and Colleen Miller spst.edu (up to 41 copies available) East Peoria First Ogden Karen Howard E Paul Unger (913) 725-8289 #819187 Hard to Dance with the Devil on Your Back: A Lenten Study for Adults East Saint Louis Trinity Orion District Gifts Deborah Lauseng Judy Vidakovich—In memory of Doug Pollex (up to 26 copies available) Ellsworth Pana Received: Angie Lee Allynn Walker—In honor of Conference Superin- #816006 Mosaic: When God Uses All the Pieces (up to 35 copies available) Elmwood Paris First Richard & Kathleen Lewis tendents [email protected] Fairfield Ellen Moore Parkville Embarras River Janet Lindstrom–In honor of Panera Pal's Bible Study Bradley Watkins II—In honor of the IGRC Extended #807044 Thank God It's Friday: Encountering the Seven Last Words Fairview (Sheffield) Pekin First Illinois River Camille McCaskill–In memory of Judge Earle Mc- Cabinet from the Cross (up to 16 copies available) Fairview Center Peoria Bethel Iroquois River Caskill and Veria Clay #819134 We Are Beloved: A Lenten Journey with Protestant Fairview Heights Peoria Forrest Hill Kaskaskia River Marlowe Meinders–In honor of Prayer Beads (up to 12 copies available) Prospect Park Peoria Northwest LaMoine River Rev Mary Kathryn Pearce Other Gifts Received: Flora First Pontiac First Mississippi River Joseph & Marcia Moulden RiversEdge UMC – for Pastor Benu Peniel Sangamon River Discover more Forrest Rantoul First Tabitha Nelson Aldersgate Federal Credit Union Questions, comments? 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