Church Council September 16, 2014
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Welcome & Introduction ď ˝
Dr. Andy Stoker
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Opening Remarks ď ˝
Shelly Wilfong
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Invocation ď ˝
Rev. Jay Cole
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Finance ď ˝
Chad Brister
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Finance
Operating Budget – 5% behind in pledge income – need to start year end push Gather Account – 7% ($462,529) outstanding in pledges – campaign end date 12/31/2014 – collections will continue First Foundation
Updates
Actions
Access – Members may now setup/change their own bank and credit drafts online Budget - Approved 2015 Proposed Budget of $3,368,184 – 2% increase Through these doors the church goes to engage the world.
2015 Proposed Budget
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Expenses
2014 Budget
2015 Proposed
Change from 2014
Change percent
Explanation
Worship
$
50,000
$
10,200 $
(39,800)
Media
$
25,299
$
32,743 $
7,444
29.42% Xmas Eve service
Communications
$
39,500
$
46,376 $
6,879
17.41% moved from media
Music & Arts
$
50,600
$
50,600
-
Evangelism
$
27,883
$
30,600 $
2,717
10.22% Events/Arts District
Congregational Care
$
6,220
$
7,700 $
1,480
23.79% Support Groups
Education
$
57,818
$
Missions
$
192,996
$
Staff Parish
$ 1,880,682
$ 1,978,029
Building
$
802,169
$
816,142
Administration
$
166,825
$
166,825
Total Expenses
$ 3,299,992
57,718
-79.60% now print bulletins in house, moved to SP
0%
$
(100)
171,251 $
(21,745)
-11.21% Decrease CCS/ Est. Increase in Appt.
$
97, 347
5.19% 3% sal, 6% health
$
13,973
1.69% Debit reduct/audit/ insurance/maint
$ 3,368,184
$
68,192
-.17%
0% 2.08%
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Approval
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Commitment Campaign ď ˝
Dr. Andy Stoker
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Board of Trustees ď ˝
Todd McCavit
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Trustees Update:
Financial:
Complete pledges for “The Gathering Campaign” : $462,529.00 remaining to collect. Loan balance: $626,000.
Maintenance Planning:
Completed HVAC building study. Completed Electrical study. Currently installing a new Energy Management System (EMS).
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Trustees Update:
Space Planning:
Policy:
Projected 2 to 5 year classroom member growth. Impact on space requirement and size of classrooms. Renovation & expansion planning to support growth. Building use, rental and access by non-FUMC groups. Continue to review and monitor the CHI LD
PROTECTI ON POLI CY. New Goals
Columbarium need review. 3rd Floor Youth area. CCS governance improvements. Through these doors the church goes to engage the world.
Staff Parish Relations Committee ď ˝
Boo Owens
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Staff Transitions:
Jimmi Ulloa promoted to Maintenance Supervisor as of Aug. 1. Joyce Macalik- retired on Aug. 1. Elise Daniel- transitioned to Discipleship Administrative Assistant on July 1. Gretchen Combs- last day Sept. 15.
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Job Advertisement
“FUMC Dallas is searching for an experienced children’s minister who can build a sustainable, theologically-sound and developmentally appropriate ministry with young children and their families. Please contact Dr. Andy Stoker with cover letter and résumé.” Reach: North Texas Conference, Central Texas Conference, Texas Conference, UM Connection, UM Reporter, Children’s Ministry Connexion in NTC
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Timeline
August 26 August 30 September Mid-October
Launch Search Finalize Search Team Search meetings Cull Applicants; make reference calls Mid-November Interviews Mid-/Late Nov. SPRC Final Interview December 1 Name New Minister to Children and Their Families January 1, 2015 Start Date Through these doors the church goes to engage the world.
Search Committee
Alex Wells Jennifer Youpa Renee Haas Seth Knight Betsy Cummins Jean E Sides Rev. Blair Thompson Dr. Andy Stoker
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United Methodist Women ď ˝
Lori Louis
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Top Goals for 2014
Plan 4 Unit meetings with guest speakers and continue to host 5th Sunday Mission Programs. Continue to support 6 local Missions with volunteer and financial support throughout the year and during FirstGifts Market.
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)
C.C. Young Church Women United Dallas Bethlehem Center Methodist Hospital Auxiliary Project Transformation Wesley Rankin Community Center Through these doors the church goes to engage the world.
Top Goals for 2014, cont.
Continue the tradition of hosting an all church women’s retreat. - Paula D’Arcy spoke in February with over 60 women attending. Provide assistance to Eve Circle by providing volunteers to help with childcare during their Thursday morning meetings at the church. Produce a United Methodist Women brochure for visitors and new church members who may be interested in joining the unit.
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New UMW Brochure
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Top Goals for 2014, cont.
Create and organize a new mission project with CC Young called “Good Friends”. This program pairs Unit members with CCY residents. Our Unit planned an Easter Tea and Fashion show in connection with this new project. - 35 unit members and their children, grandchildren, and 4-legged friends participated in this event, and 70 CCY residents attended.
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Missions- Local and Global ď ˝
Brian Owens
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Missions- Local and Global
“I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.� JOHN 10:10 Through these doors the church goes to engage the world.
Missions- Local and Global
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Missions- Local and Global
10. Largest Costa Rica mission trip
9. “Inspire & Inform” Mission & Outreach Report
8. HUNGER NOW at One Great Gift
7. Trip to Lydia Patterson Institute
6. FirstChurch Fellow: Manny Martinez, summer intern Through these doors the church goes to engage the world.
Missions- Local and Global
5. Participation in the Mayors Back to School Fair
4. CCS Back to School Party
3. “Love the Children” Border Response
2. Partnership with JJ Rhoads
1. Creating and implementing the Rise Fund
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Missions- Church and Society ď ˝
Susan Holloway
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Social Justice Mission (Charity) • Tutoring • Field Trip Funding • Uniforms/Backpacks
C/S
E D U C A T I O N
(Policy) • Home Rule • Criminalization of Discipline • School Funding
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Mission Statement FUMC Church and Society Council ď ˝
The purpose of the FUMC Church and Society Council is to educate and advocate for ministries of peace, justice and reconciliation. Through educational forums, classes, events, public witness and advocacy we invite members of the church and the greater society to align attitudes, behaviors and habits with the mind of Christ and the will of God.
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Current Working Task Forces ď ˝
Guided by The Social Principles of The United Methodist Church, we, as Christians and United Methodists, strive to love our neighbors collectively beginning with scrutiny of local and national public policy issues that benefit some to the detriment of others. The FUMC, Dallas Church and Society Council is currently focused on the following areas:
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Current Working Task Forces
Human Trafficking—
Education—
Contact: Christine Elaine Patterson, christineelaine@sbcglobal.net Contact: Dana Friedel, d.friedel@sbcglobal.net (214)-458-7545
Race—
Contact: Susan Cantrell Holloway, scanhol@gmail.com (214)-707-5654
***We welcome all who are interested in the work of Church and Society to join us. Please contact: Susan Cantrell Holloway (214)-707-5654 for more information. Through these doors the church goes to engage the world.
Crossroads Community Services ď ˝
Tim Powers
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North Texas Food Bank Crossroads is the largest distributor of food for NTFB low-income retirement
transitional housing
Community Distribution Partners (CDPs) 60+/- sites
Crossroads Redistribution Organization, Dallas County
places of worship
walk-in pantry DHA (Dallas Housing Authority) other agencies
community centers
“CCS System” Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA)* based on each household member’s age, gender and activity level The of the for the
RIGHT AMOUNT RIGHT FOOD RIGHT PEOPLE.
*published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Community Distribution Partners Dallas County CDP Food Distribution 60+/- CDPs 15-20 pick-ups/week 5 / 7 / 10-day package $.12/lb 1st & 3rd Saturday produce distribution 2014 Projection 1.7million pounds
Walk-In Pantry 1822 Young Street Food Distribution Monday-Thursday 8:30am-12pm approx. 40 clients/day A family of 4 receives approximately 100lbs of nutritious groceries. 2014 Projection 1million pounds
Walk-In Pantry 1822 Young Street Clothing Distribution Monday - Thursday 8:30am – 12 approx. 25 clients/day +20-25 Stewpot clients 2014 Projection 120,000 articles distributed
Walk-In Pantry 1822 Young Street Volunteers 20-25 volunteers needed EVERY DAY Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 1st & 3rd Saturdays 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 2014 Projection 20,000 hours (approx. 60% provided by FUMC)
Community Distribution Partners Dallas County
Life-Skills Workshops emotion management rational thinking goal setting 2014 Projection 120 workshops with 8-10 participants
Demographics – Ethnicity January – June 2014
Walk-In Other 1%
Hispanic 79%
African American 18% Caucasian 2%
CDPs Hispanic 26%
Other 3% African American 51%
Caucasian 20%
Total: 58% Hispanic, 31% African American, 9% Caucasian, 2% Asian/Other
Demographics – Age January – June 2014
Walk-In
46-64 16%
CDPs
65+ 6%
65+ 20%
0-17 27%
0-17 46%
18-45 32%
46-64 28%
18-45 25%
Program Projections Walk-In
CDP
Individuals Served Lbs. of Food Distributed
1million
Clothing Distributed
120,000
Life-Skills
Volunteers
20,000 hours
1.7million
Total
2013 Total
15,000
14,506
2,700,000
2,366,000
120,000
121,678
120 workshops
120 workshops
960-1200 participants
960-1200 participants
20,000 hours
96 workshops 1254 participants
752 volunteers 19,271 hours
Research Partners • Dr. Tammy Leonard (UTD) – economics, assisting with client intake & NTFB Hunger Center • Dr. Sandi Pruitt (UT Southwestern) – cancer research among low-income individuals • Richard Amory (NTFB Hunger Center) – North Texas “hunger” research, using CCS longitudinal database • Dr. Nora Gimpel & Antonio Lopez (UT Southwestern) – nutritional knowledge of SNAP recipients • Robert Drake (UT Southwestern) – life-skills, specifically emotion management • Dr. Anand Shah, (PCCI) – Parkland Information Exchange Portal (IEP) • Stephanie Farquhar (United Way) – initiative to study & combat childhood obesity • Dr. Marlyn Allicock (UTD) – use of smartphone app to help low-income individuals meet nutritional goals • Marc Jacobson (Baylor) – Health & Human Services Commission Community Partner Program, connecting our clients with benefits
Cost
Market Value
Food Program Budget $5,610,866
$684,702
Clothing Program Budget $831,685
$126,645
General / Administrative Budget $106,135
$106,135
Total Crossroads Budget $917,482
$6,548,686
“Impact” of dollars donated • $1 = 4 meals • $25 feeds a family of 5 for one week • $25 to Crossroads = $175 at the grocery store • $10 provides a full set of clothing for a homeless man or woman • $15 provides S.M.A.R.T. Goal-Setting or Emotion Management training for an individual
Income / Revenue 2013 $764,524
Income/Revenue Budget 2014 $809,848
FUMC (41%)
FUMC (27%)
CDPs (15%)
CDPs (18%)
Individuals, non-FUMC (7%)
Dallas Morning News (15%)
Foundations, Corporations, Government (15%) Religious Organizations (7%)
Individuals, nonFUMC (6%)
Dallas Morning News (10%)
Foundations, Corporations, Government (32%)
Religious Organizations (7%)
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Together, we address harmful hunger and holistic education.
Other Business
Next Scheduled Meetings: Ministry Area Dinner Celebration - Sunday, Nov. 23 at 5:00 p.m. in UrbanLife Center Charge Conference - Sunday, Nov. 23 at 6:00 p.m.
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Benediction ď ˝
Rev. Linda Roby
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Adjourn
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