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Pastor’s Message Agenda Leadership Nominees Elders Deacons Youth Deacons Foundation Trustees Nominating Committee Missions Preschool Children & Youth Senior Adults Deacons Music Finance Committee Report Stewardship Committee Report Foundation Report Statistical Review 25th Anniversary Upcoming Events Leadership Staff
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PASTOR’S REPORT LOOKING BACK AND LOOKING FORWARD
Loved Ones in Christ, As I look back at 2014 and forward into 2015 I'm so aware of all that goes into making our ministries. I thank all of you who have participated—by your presence, prayer, financial support, study, committee work, practical assistance, mission work, worship leadership, and more. Between now and next fall we'll be recognizing our 25th anniversary, and our Preschool will be celebrating its 20th. We're blessed by folks who remember early days. They embraced a dream of something more than what they could imagine. They teach us to keep dreaming. They teach us to follow God's Spirit. Elsewhere in this Annual Report you'll read about events planned to recognize our anniversary.
Dr. Wesley Avram, SENIOR PASTOR
Let me offer a few reflections here on our ministry in 2014, prospects for 2015, and my sense of three priorities for the coming months. Be sure to take a look at reports from specific areas of ministry included in this report. Staffing the Ministry for Leadership — One of the true highlights of 2014 was working with a full pastoral staff for the first time since I've been pastor. In the middle of the last decade you all determined that the right-sized pastoral staff for Pinnacle would be three full-time pastors and one half-time. It took eight years to get there, but we did! And I think that bit-by-bit we're seeing the promised results. I'm grateful for our collegiality, commitment, and work ethic. And I ask for your continuing support and prayer as we live into this ministry in new ways. Alongside the pastoral staff, after a several month vacancy, we brought a new Director of Operations into place in what we called an "interim" role. Jim Welter brings skills to do what I've asked of him, which is to propose ways that we might find administrative savings and efficiencies without overwhelming staff or negatively impacting programs. I'm grateful. We're not done yet, though, as we go into 2015 rebuilding our maintenance staff and continuing to search for a Director of Children's Ministries. I ask your prayers as we seek to complete the staff and find effective and faithful ways to provide ministry. And please give what you can so we can provide appropriate salaries and benefits for our hard-working staff. Thanks go to the staff, and to all of you who support them, and to all of our leaders on our Staff Support Ministry Group. Worshipping the Lord — I have memories in 2014 of stirring worship, good conversations in response to sermons, inspiring guests, a new Vespers worship format, and a rich and varied life of worship at Pinnacle. I thank everyone who made this possible, from the folks up front to the pew organizers. After several years of conversation, a task force imagining how we might experience new forms of worship reinvigorated its work. The results are a planned set of new worship experiences in 2015 entitled Worship Anew with the hope of a regularly scheduled offering come fall. There's much to discern, resources to find, money to raise, and leaders to recruit. But we have commitment of leadership and staff to the vision and look forward to seeing how God will shape it in the coming year. Thanks go to staff, to volunteers, to our Worship, Music, and the Arts Ministry Group, Continued on pages 4 - 6 2014 OUR COMMON MINISTRY REPORT | 3
to our Concert Series Committee, to our Additional Worship Task Force, to all of you who worship. Educating Minds and Hearts — Topical and bible-based adult education offerings continued in 2014, with a mix of homegrown and outside expertise. We're blessed. Our program in faith and science, called Interface, continued to grow. Bible classes, Lenten and Advent devotional groups, "family camp" retreat, topical seminars and lectures round out our programming. In response to significant decisions of the Presbyterian national gathering on our church's witness in the Middle East and on same-gender marriage, Pinnacle responded in ways within our character. We offered educational forums and classes as well as chances for feedback, all to strengthen our conversation and keep it faith-filled. The session prayed and did the work of discernment you've called them to do, and a letter regarding marriage and sexuality has been posted on our website. Educational efforts and opportunities for conversation continue. For 2015 I see that in addition to its program in faith and science, our Pinnacle Theology Center will develop some new strategic directions. I also look forward to new thinking in how we might bring even more Bible study and spiritual formation into our ministry, small group formation, and vibrant connections between mission and education. Thanks go to our teachers and leaders in Adult Formation, the Pinnacle Theological Center, Interface, and more. Keeping the Promise to our Children and Youth — Our ministries with children and youth continued with weekly Sunday School, music programs, youth groups, confirmation, lock-ins, mission and fellowship trips, mission opportunities, fun, and more. Our "Godly Play" program for our littlest Sunday Schoolers is now well established. We expanded efforts to bring children into mission. For much of the year, our well-regarded Director of Children's Ministries, Debbie Lisk, worked through medical challenges. After a short-term medical leave, she took long-term disability benefits in October. We were able to express our gratitude for her service. I am grateful to all of the volunteers who have stepped in to help, especially Jacque Olmert and Michelle Decker who have taken the lead alongside Rev. Harmon. In 2015 we look forward to filling the Director's position and watching the program both build on current strengths and move in new directions. We look forward
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to seeing our already active middle school program strengthened even more and also seeing a period of engagement and growth in our high school ministries. And our Preschool remains strong and well-respected in the community. Thanks go to all of our staff, lay leaders, teachers, chaperones, and helpers in these programs. Changing the World — 2014 was a great year of continuing mission and clarifying the work of mission leadership. Rev. Brown has moved into pastoral leadership in this area and has worked with our Mission and Social Witness Ministry Group on defining our efforts, communicating well, and spreading opportunities for service into the life of the church. Haiti ministries and Homelessness efforts continue, with special recognition to Jan Loichle for our Haiti team and Jeff Smith for our homelessness teams. In 2015 we look forward to the dedication of the new worship and education center at Harmony Ministries in Haiti, further strengthening of our Open Table and other homelessness-related ministries, and ever-increasing efforts in spreading a gospel of compassion, reconciliation, and peace. Thanks go to staff and lay leadership, and to all who participate in these ministries or in other ways to share the love of Christ. Sharing the Gospel and Growing the Church — We share the gospel and grow the church in many ways. Not all are measurable. Each baptism, each hand held, each prayer given, each plate of food offered, each action taken to mend the world teach Christ's love: they all do the work. And we always want to do more, in whatever way God calls. You'll see in our statistics that membership in Pinnacle saw a small gain this year. Our Sunday attendance had increased year over year during the first six months of the year. Strong feelings on both sides of national decisions of the denomination in early summer seemed to mark a shift that we've shared with other PCUSA congregations, with a drop in attendance beginning mid summer. We continue to receive new members, first-time pledges of financial support, recommitment of many, and a slow regaining in participation as folks ask questions and learn together. It is the nature of our time, and we remain strong enough to move forward with confidence. With an expanded role for our Director of Communications to include direct work on membership processes, new pastoral and lay leadership in that area, we're revamping our evangelism and member-connection ministries and seeing success. 2015 will bring opportunities to reach out in new ways, encourage participation as well as financial support, continue the work of updating our efforts, and to tell the great story of a "big tent" congregation where we strive to be open to many questions and defined by none except the centrality of Jesus Christ. Thanks go to our Membership Development Ministry Group, our Deacons, and all of you who invite others to church and help them become a part of our community. Communicating and Connecting — In an age of rapid cultural change, no church can thrive without professional, up-to-date, and effective communication. In 2014 we continued to benefit from a strong communications program and new pastoral leadership in that area. New or expanded efforts included mission videos, an expanded use of Facebook, blogging, website ministries, a new "Our Common Life" format for our Sunday bulletin, gifts of remembrance prepared for newcomers, weekly e-newsletters, and a new online version of Vistas. In some cases, these new efforts also saved us a little money. One also thinks of all the informal ways we connect: from Amigos to Dinners for Eight, to Theology on Tap, to Conversation Uncorked, to book groups and bridge group, Men's Breakfast, SAGE, Fellowship Friends, pastoral care, and so much more. We trust that 2015 will see us continuing to meet the challenge. Thanks go to all who communicate well and connect the faithful.
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Hearing the Call for 2015 — Beyond the opportunities noted for specific ministries, I want to note three areas of opportunity that will touch us all in 2015. The first is Pinnacle Vision. With the completion of the pledging period for our Tending the Promise campaign in 2013 and the occasion of our 25th anniversary, I asked the Session to begin thinking about an inclusive and well-structured program of listening to the Holy Spirit, listening to each other, and listening to the world around us as we discern how God might be asking us to shape our ministry for the next 3-5 years. Ruth O'Brien and Dorothy Stingley agreed to co-chair the effort, a good team went to work, and a committed member came forward to fund the effort. The result is Pinnacle Vision, a careful process of conversation and planning begun in the fall of 2014. Leadership training, a congregational survey, listening groups focused on how God works among us, significant demographic research, and staff training during the first half of 2015 will culminate in a gathering of folks to learn and discern. Come fall, we hope to begin to organize our ministries around a small group of priorities affirmed by your session. Please take advantage of the opportunity to be involved in this exciting work. The second is stewardship. The terrain of giving is changing in the wider culture, and Pinnacle is not immune. When you consider our Tending the Promise campaign, mission giving in its various forms, and our regular giving, more financial support has come into Pinnacle in the past two years than any time since 2007. Yet the forces of the economy touching us all have left Pinnacle more and more dependent on a small group of givers to fund our day-to-day ministries. That's left us stretching. We're also aware that it has become harder for some members to pledge to the ministry at all. These are questions many congregations like ours are facing, and as we move forward we must address them in creative ways. We must ask how to meet people where they are, inspire commitment and spiritual growth, and in doing so encourage practical, spiritual, and financial support. And we need to do that for you too. We need to invite you to give sacrificially for this ministry—to pay salaries, light lights, cool sanctuaries, buy curriculum, fund programs, support mission, teach children and adults, care for the ill and serve others in need. It does matter, and, so, we look forward to new approaches. We measure generosity not first by amount, but by love and sacrifice. The third is leadership. With the work of Pinnacle Vision, we'll also be asking some important questions this year about how we connect folks to our ministries and encourage leadership. We'll experiment with new structures and programs and trust that along the way we'll learn how we're being called to undergird our ministries for the next season of faithfulness. I find that exciting. And so, finally, a personal note. I want to thank the session for its support in granting me and my family time for renewal, learning, and rest with a three-month sabbatical this coming summer. I'm also grateful to the Lilly Endowment for funding. By plan, I'll spend most of that time in the Middle East—reading, writing, resting, learning, reconnecting to a region that has a deep and lasting place in my heart, and sharing a precious adventure with my family. I look forward to sharing it with you in multiple ways when I get back. The grant funding this work will also support some additional pastoral coverage here at Pinnacle during those weeks. God bless our ministry and all the people touched by Pinnacle Presbyterian during this 25th anniversary year. I'm honored to be your pastor. Yours in faith,
Wes Avram
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AGENDA A N N U A L M E E T I N G | S U N D AY, F E B R U A R Y 8 , 2 0 1 5
Order of Meeting of the Congregation and Corporation Call to Order with Prayer
Dr. Wesley D. Avram, Moderator
Review of Agenda
Dr. Wesley D. Avram, Moderator
Minutes of last meeting of the congregation on February 2, 2014 Thanks to the Class of 2014:
Elders Greg Barber Dick Heisler Ruth O'Brien Kristin Stewart
Deacons Susan Beasley Becky Boren Meredith Brenalvirez Don Hall Nathan Jones
Elder Bill Noyes, Clerk of Session
John Kilbridge Kathy Lauen Nancy Schamadan Susan Storch Paulette White
Youth Deacons Shea Foley Emily Powell
Foundation Board of Trustees Ken Lindgren
Special Recognition Nominations
Elder Casey Reason, Chair of Nominating Committee
Nominating Committee: Judi Blankenbaker, Robert Castillo, Bob Purkey, Tanya Rosenfeld, and Jeff Smith a) Thanks b) Slate for Elder • nominations invited from floor • questions for Chair • vote c) Slate for Deacon d) Slate for Foundation Trustee e) Slate for At-large Nominating Committee members Reports from Session a) Clerk b) Treasurer • Tending the Promise Report c) Finance d) Stewardship e) Staff Support f) Pinnacle Presbyterian Foundation
Elder William Noyes, Clerk of Session Elder Dorothy Stingley, Treasurer Elder Greg Barber, Finance Chair Elders Dick Heisler & Kristin Stewart, Stewardship Co-Chairs Elder Christie Slegers, Personnel Chair Mel Steele, Trustee
Concluding Comments
Dr. Avram
*Hymn The Church's One Foundation (verses 3 & 4)
No. 442
*The Charge *Please rise
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The following six pages include brief biographical information about each of our 2015 nominees who have agreed to serve as an elder, deacon, youth deacon, foundation trustee and nominating committee. We are grateful for their commitment and dedication to Pinnacle Presbyterian Church.
ELDERS NOMINEES
BOB ARMSTRONG and his wife,Marla, have been active members of Pinnacle since 2003. They have two daughters, Alison (21) and Emily (17). At Pinnacle, Bob has been a deacon, heading up the greeter ministry and volunteered with other groups including Ushers, Open Table, Habitat for Humanity and Andre House. Bob is originally from Nebraska and relocated with his family to Scottsdale in 2002. He was a Regional Manager for a golf course development company for 25 years before leaving that industry to start his own business in franchise consulting and investments. Bob enjoys spending time with his family and working in the community. He is president of his homeowners association and enjoys playing golf, college football, movies, reading history and biographies. JACK BENDER and his wife, Debbie, joined Pinnacle in 2005 shortly after moving to Scottsdale from his native Pittsburgh. Jack is the Senior Employee Benefits Consultant for Wells Fargo, Inc. in AZ. Jack began his career with Aetna in Pennsylvania. In 1996 he moved to New York as an original member of a venture backed start-up specializing in healthcare mergers and acquisitions. He later rejoined Aetna to lead healthcare operations in Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri. Jack has a BS from University of Pittsburgh and an MBA with a Health Systems focus from Grand Canyon University. Prior to their move, Jack served as a deacon at Noblesville Presbyterian Church, and at Pinnacle he has served the past several years on the Staff Support Ministry Committee and as a head usher. LINDA BOBIER grew up in Columbus, OH. She moved to the Southwest in 1970 and received a Master’s Degree in Special Education from the University of New Mexico. Linda’s favorite career was as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines for 16 years. Always active in church life, Linda was commissioned as a Stephen’s Minister in 2001. She and her husband, Bill Camp, joined Pinnacle in 2013. Linda has served on the Membership Development Committee, serves Homebound Communion, and enjoys volunteering at Andre House, being a Greeter, working the Welcome Table, and Ushering. Linda and Bill will co-chair Amigos this fall. She has been a volunteer driver for the Foothills Caring Corps since 2002, and she and her therapy dog are volunteers for Arizona Family Hospice, Scottsdale Pets on Wheels, and the Foothills Caring Corps pet therapy program. GEORGE O’CONNELL and his wife, Roselyn, have been members of Pinnacle since May 2010. George earned his BA in Economics from Western Washington University. For more than 34 years George’s primary focus was in the commercial mortgage lending/investment banking arena. He was a direct construction lender with Rainier National Bank, a bridge lender with a division of the Ford Motor Company and a commercial mortgage banker representing the likes of TIAA/ CREF, Nationwide Insurance, Allstate, Lehman Brothers, and JP Morgan. At Pinnacle, George has served on the Tending the Promise Campaign steering committee, as an usher and Amigos. The O’Connells have traveled extensively throughout the world including Africa, Viet Nam, Laos, Cambodia, China, Thailand and Europe. They have five adult children and 5 grandchildren. JERRE STEAD and his wife, Mary Joy, have been Pinnacle members since 1996. Jerre became Executive Chairman of IHS Inc. in 2000 and led them to a very successful IPO in November of 2005. Jerre is a graduate of the University of Iowa where he earned his BBA, and of the Harvard University Advanced Management Program in Switzerland. He has served on 34 corporate boards during his career, and in 2009 was chosen as an outstanding director, one of 55 in the last ten years by the Financial Times. Jerre currently serves on the Pinnacle Vision Strategic Planning & Congregational Change Committee and the Pinnacle Theological Center Committee. The Steads have two sons in MN and New Zealand and five grandchildren from ages 5 to 22.
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DEACONS NOMINEES MARILYN BRAUN and her late husband, Don, moved to Scottsdale from Evergreen, Colorado 38 years ago. In 1991 they joined Pinnacle. Marilyn has enjoyed being active with POW!, the children’s program on Wednesday nights, since her granddaughter, Zoe, now eleven, was four years old. Marilyn teaches Church School and is a VBS volunteer. She serves on the Pinnacle Concert Series Board and is active with Amigos, SAGE, and Dinner for Eight. Marilyn looks forward to once again serving others as a deacon.
ANITA BRYCE and her husband, Alan, have been members of Pinnacle since they moved to Scottsdale in 2011. She is mother to Grant (5) and William (3) and is expecting her third child in June. She is a family nurse practitioner, although currently stays at home with her children. While at Pinnacle she has become involved in Meaning & Motherhood, POW!, youth ministry, and Vacation Bible School. Anita’s interests include reading, hiking, and travel. She is excited to serve as a deacon.
JOHN FEDYNA, a native of Ohio, moved to Phoenix with his wife, Amy, in 2000. He is the Director of Pharmacy at the clinic on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Reservation. John and his family came to Pinnacle in 2013 looking for a new church home, immediately felt comfortable and became members in 2014. John has volunteered at Andre House and helps out when he can with Youth Group activities. Their daughter, Meredith, is active in bells and Youth Group. He enjoys the outdoors, cooking, and volunteering at an animal sanctuary with his family. John is honored to be nominated for deacon and hopes his life experiences and working with culturally diverse and underserved populations are assets for his new role at Pinnacle.
NATHAN JONES has been a member of Pinnacle for 5 years since joining with his wife, Erin, and daughter, Christine. Nathan has been serving on the deacon board for the last three years including his current position as Vice Moderator. He has also been involved in the planning committees for the Family Camp. He earned an Economics Degree in Minnesota prior to moving to Scottsdale in 2003. Nathan is currently employed in the Financial Services Sector as a specialist, assisting families that have recently undergone a loss of a family member.
ERIN KELLY joined Pinnacle along with her husband, Nathan, and daughter, Christine, 5 years ago. They have been residents of Scottsdale since moving from Minnesota 10 years ago. Erin graduated from The University of Michigan and currently acts as a Director of Application Development for a Scottsdale Healthcare Company. Erin enjoys time with her family, traveling around Arizona and scrapbooking. She has previously been a member of the Pinnacle Choir and also a regular attendee at POW!.
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DEACONS NOMINEES L.A. KOWAL has been a member of Pinnacle since January 2001. Her family transferred from Valley Presbyterian in Paradise Valley where they were members since 1984. She has two sons; Alex 30 and Keegan 28, who both reside in Colorado. L.A. is from South Jersey right outside of Philadelphia and has lived in the Valley since 1983. She is a regular volunteer at Andre House & a “stuffer” in the office putting together church bulletins & Vistas newsletters. She has also attended many Bible studies. L.A. feels the mission work of Pinnacle is important, and she hopes to be an asset as a deacon.
ROSELYN O’CONNELL and her husband, George, have been members of Pinnacle for more than five years and have lived in AZ for over 35 years. She is an active member of Pinnacle’s Mission Committee and was part of the team that worked on the marketing and development of “One Step Away,” Pinnacle’s short film on homelessness in Maricopa County. Roselyn and George were members of Open Table #4 in 2013. This year they began ushering duties at the 8 am service. Roselyn appreciates the opportunity to bring communion to homebound members. She especially likes singing with them, because as Roselyn says, “the people really love to sing a familiar hymn. It is amazing how singing, Jesus Loves Me, lifts everyone’s spirit.” The O’Connells have five adult children and five grandchildren. JEFF PLOTTS along with his wife, Missy, and son Cooper (7), have been attending Pinnacle for more than two years and joined in March 2014. He grew up outside of Atlanta and was blessed to be raised in a strong Christian family that taught him the value and blessing of serving others. Since finding their church home here at PPC, Jeff has enjoyed volunteering at Andre House, serving on Open Table Ministries and enjoys fellowship at Theology on Tap. Professionally Jeff is a Golf Course Superintendent.
BETH RANK and her husband, Matt, have been attending Pinnacle for the past three years and became members in 2013. The couple along with their 4 children (Claudia, Eloise, Vincent and Julianne) relocated to Arizona from Rochester, MN. Together they have enjoyed being a part of Pinnacle Presbyterian Preschool, POW!, Vacation Bible School, and Church School. Before becoming a full-time mother of two sets of twins, Beth worked as an occupational therapist at Ohio State. From both work and personal experience, Beth brings an intimate understanding of people living with a disability. She looks forward to the opportunity to serve with the church.
AVIS TRUSKA and her late husband, Bill, came to the desert in 1987 after having raised three sons and a daughter who still live in the Chicago area. As part-time residents, they remained members of their Methodist church in Glenview, IL. In 1994, the couple moved to Troon Village and soon became permanent residents. Avis served on the board at Glennmoor, a subdivision of Troon. In 2007 Bill passed away. Avis joined Pinnacle in 1998 and has enjoyed the services ever since. Avis gave the use of a car to Dr. Corbett when he needed one for a visiting member of the ministry. Avis has ushered and is a greeter when needed. She is looking forward to meeting more members.
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YOUTH DEACONS NOMINEES JOHN BRENALVIREZ and his family, Meredith, Rudy, Ted and Laura, have been members of Pinnacle for almost 10 years. John was confirmed here and has gone on youth trips, helped out at rummage sales and has been part of the youth group. He is a junior in high school with 2 years of Model UN experience. John volunteers regularly at Wild at Heart, the rescue organization for birds of prey in Cave Creek. In school John was selected for and trained in Peer Mediation and has served as grade rep for the student council.
Mickaela Elich was born and raised in Laguna Hills, California. Her parents are Sara Elich & Robert Castillo and they are all active members of Pinnacle. Mickaela is 16 years old and is currently a sophomore at Pinnacle High School. Mickaela is very active in competitive swimming and participates in club swimming for both Scottsdale Aquatic Club & Pinnacle High School. Her favorite event is the 100mm breast stroke. Mickaela is also involved in Young Life, photography and various school clubs. Mickaela was baptized at Pinnacle, completed confirmation last year and is active in various youth programs including our annual rummage sale, the Mission Trip to Yarnell and helping out at Andre House. Mickaela enjoys spending time with her friends, family, hiking the McDowell’s and boating in summer. She has 3 dogs named Rawley, CoCo and Snookie.
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F O U N D AT I O N TRUSTEES NOMINEES BRUCE BAUDLER, married to Anita for 56 years, is a native of Minnesota where they lived, and he worked for much of his career in the food distribution business. With a sales and marketing background it seemed natural following early retirement to obtain a real estate license. After moving to Arizona in 2001, Bruce began doing individual income taxes. He now manages two H&R Block tax offices in Scottsdale. Bruce is a graduate of Minnesota State University Mankato with BA degrees in Business and in Economics. Bruce and Anita have four children, with a family now numbering 20 and growing. Bruce and Anita have been members of Pinnacle since moving to the Valley. Bruce has served as deacon and an elder in Presbyterian churches, currently serves as an usher and greeter, and has been active in the Amigos since joining the church.
NANCY HOLLORAN, a lifelong Presbyterian, joined Pinnacle in 1997. Raised in Tucson, she and her late husband, Duane, moved to the Phoenix area in 1963. Nancy is an ordained Elder and currently finishing her term as a deacon. Work experience includes public school teacher, Block Grant Coordinator for Phoenix Interfaith Counseling and Director of Volunteers at Duet. She served on the Board of Directors at Westminster Village and Quality Time. She enjoys time with her grandchildren, family, friends, and church and community volunteer opportunities.
ROBERT “BOB� W. STALEY was born and raised in the mid-west. He attended Cornell University, receiving an engineering degree in 1958 and a masters in business in 1959. He met Elizabeth Chapman (Liz) at Cornell, and they were married in 1958. They have four daughters and eleven grandchildren. In 1975 they moved to St. Louis when Bob joined Emerson Electric. Throughout his 25-year career at Emerson, he held many positions, including VP of new products to chief financial officer to chairman, Emerson Asia. Bob was a director of Emerson for 17 years, retiring as vice-chairman in 2000. He has also served on the board of other public companies and some not-for-profit organizations. His passion in retirement is education, and he directs much of his attention to Cornell University (trustee) and Ranken Technical College (chairman). Bob joined Pinnacle about five years ago. He has served on the finance committee and Tending the Promise Campaign Steering Committee.
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N O M I N AT I N G COMMITTEE NOMINEES NANCY HARGEST was born in Baltimore, MD, and, as a youngster her family moved often with her father’s work for the B&O Railroad. In 5th grade Nancy says she met the nicest, brightest boy, Eddie Hargest. They have been married 51 years and have two daughters and five grandchildren. Throughout married life she has always been very involved in community and church. For 20 years she worked part-time as an appraiser at a consignment shop. Nancy and Ed joined Pinnacle in 2009 and have enjoyed meeting people through their involvement with Amigos, which they chair, and the Bridge Group. Nancy also serves as a MyPPC Mastermind and a volunteer for the annual Rummage Sale. Nancy believes the Nominating Committee will be yet another experience to connect with more of the fine people of Pinnacle.
ANGIE HEUSER and her husband, Erik, moved to Phoenix in 2008 with their two boys, Colby (12) and Peyton (10) via Florida. They joined Pinnacle in 2010 after searching for the right church for their family. After seeing the children’s program at Pinnacle they knew this was their home. Angie is currently involved in POW!, CMC, VBS, pew organization, Pinnacle Vision, the Kitchen Committee and Women’s Bible Study. The Heusers are all Chicago born but have loved the desert and mountains. Angie has her degree from Illinois State University in Education and hopes to use her love of teaching to enrich the church’s youth program some day. She loves being immersed here at the church with the family of friends they have all made and looks forward to serving God and her church through the Nominating Committee as well.
PAUL ROOKER was raised a Presbyterian in the church in Wilmette, Illinois, where Dr. Avram had an early pastorate. He served for 23 years in the Air Force, and a variety of jobs thereafter found him in Scottsdale in 2001. Paul has been active in church since his early military days, mostly as a worshiper, but also as a deacon, elder and church treasurer. Paul finds he is most content and fulfilled the closer he is to the church. Paul and his wife, Linda, have been members of Pinnacle since 2007. He has served Pinnacle as a VBS teacher, worship leader, and chair of Men’s Fellowship Breakfast. Paul also serves as Treasurer for the Grand Canyon Presbytery and as a member of their leadership team.
SUSAN STORCH and her late husband, Robert, joined Pinnacle in 2003. Robert passed away in February 2009. They have a son, Alex (Las Vegas) and a daughter, Anna (Scottsdale). Susan has a Master’s Degree in Education from Indiana University, is a retired elementary school teacher and a lifelong Presbyterian. While at Pinnacle she has participated on three mission trips (two to New Orleans and one to Nashville), as a Greeter, the Hospitality Group, Women’s Bible Study, Emergency Assistance Group and is currently on the Deacon Board. Her main responsibilities as a Deacon have been Sanctuary Communion Preparation and Soul Food Leader. Susan enjoys the many opportunities to serve at Pinnacle.
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MISSIONS CHANGING THE WORLD
PINNACLE PROMISE
Established in 201o, Pinnacle Promise currently has two initiatives: Homelessness, which has many opportunities for involvement and the Haiti Support Initiative, made up of several ways to support the work of Harmony Ministries. The following group of activities were developed or expanded to focus on serving different homeless populations:
churches that may not have the resources to establish Tables on their own. PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (PHS) was supported with donations this year by Pinnacle. It is well documented that PHS is the first positive step to reducing homelessness and at a lower cost than having individuals cared for in shelters.
Homelessness Initiative
ANDRE HOUSE has been served by our church members for almost 20 years, starting with one member and later joined by others. Today 6-8 volunteers from Pinnacle work three days a month along with other organizations to prepare and serve fresh food for 500-700 meals depending on time of year and other conditions. In addition to feeding Andre guests, the congregation during the year will provide blankets and hygiene items. Andre House is open to those in need six evenings a week. MADISON STREET VETERANS ASSOCIATION (MANA) established in 2008 to provide transitional housing for homeless Veterans in Arizona. MANA provides a full range of on-site services to Veterans to help them achieve self-sufficiency while also providing assistance with the VA and other military support groups. Pinnacle members have been involved with MANA in various ways, although the congregational support for this partner is primarily with donations. ONE-STEP-AWAY was a project commissioned by Pinnacle to produce a film documenting homelessness in Arizona. The Road Back Home follows five different homeless groups in an effort to educate the general population about the homeless in our community and 28,000 statewide. OPEN TABLE provides a formal process to assist the homeless. Introduced to the church in 2010, to date 59 church members have worked on one or more Teams (Tables) to help six individuals/families become self-sufficient. Three of those served were Veterans referred from UMOM and Madison Street Veterans. Additional Tables at Pinnacle are planned for in 2015. Working with the Open Table staff we hope to assist other 1 4 | P I N N A C L E P R E S BY T E R I A N C H U R C H
UMOM is a faith-based charitable enterprise dedicated to the elimination of homelessness in the Phoenix area housing, feeding, training, educating, and providing health care for thousands of households and individuals in a Christian environment over the past 50 years. UMOM has a 92.5% achievement rate among those served who never again return to a state of homelessness. Pinnacle supports UMOM financially through donations and volunteers serving in various ways.
Haiti Support Initiative
HARMONY MINISTRIES, founded by Pastor Luc Deratus, has been supported by Pinnacle both financially and with volunteers since 2008. It is comprised of a large church, school and medical clinic in Port-au-Prince and small churches and primary schools in three villages. The churches serve over 2,000 members, and the schools provide access to education for several hundred children who otherwise would have no schools to attend. In 2014 Pastor Luc visited Pinnacle and participated in worship. Special offerings provided funds to support teachers’ pay and students’ costs for the 2014-2015 school year, as well as medical and school supplies and some food distribution. The Pinnacle congregation and Kids Can program also provided volunteer efforts and financial support for a mission team traveling to Haiti in January 2015 to provide health and hygiene education to adults and children.
COMMUNITY MINISTRIES
DUET promotes health and well-being through a broad range of services to older adults who need one-on-one support and also help for grandparents raising grandchildren. Pinnacle is one of more than one hundred congregations who work regularly with DUET. Our congregation provides transportation, computer assistance, friendly visits and respite for caregivers. FOOTHILLS CARING CORP is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting independence and quality of life for older adults in our community. Volunteers and staff provide mobile meals, medical transportation, weekly visits, minor home repairs, business assistance, grocery shopping, respite for caregivers and a medical equipment loan closet. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY has been supported by Pinnacle for nearly 20 years. Members of the church this year will build a home for the Mendez family over four months working with other groups throughout the spring. The new owner is a single mother originally from El Salvador, and she will also participate in the labor required to complete the home. SHOEBOX MINISTRIES is a nation-wide non-profit which collects and distributes personal hygiene kits to the homeless and working poor. Donations are collected throughout the year and provided to those in need.
VISTA DEL CAMINO is a community center which provides emergency services and various programs in Scottsdale. In 2014 our deacons delivered donated food items monthly, collected back-to-school supplies and conducted the annual Adopt-A-Family program at Christmas that provided gifts for twenty-one families.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE is for individuals who have a critical financial situation that requires immediate attention. Pinnacle has a quick response process managed by members of the church that confirm the need and recommend a specific solution.
INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES
FRONTERA de CRISTO is a Presbyterian Border Ministry located in Douglas, Az. Frontera works in six primary areas including health, church development, family, migrant resource center, mission education and New Hope community center. During our September visit to meet the staff, we were updated on their ministry activities on both sides of the border. HOLY LAND CHRISTIAN ECUMENICAL FOUNDATION is committed to the continued presence and well-being of Arab Christians in the Holy Land.
HEIFER INTERNATIONAL buys animals to provide a source of food and income for families in third world countries. In 2014 the children ministry group donationed $1,247 for Heifer animals.
ARIZONA WORKING POOR TAX CREDIT is a special offering to support our Pinnacle Promise partners who are committed to helping the homeless. In our second year of providing for this offering, we received $12,862 to support these entities in doing their work. Thank you for your gifts.
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PRESCHOOL C E L E B R AT I N G 2 0 Y E A R S This year Pinnacle Presbyterian Preschool celebrates its 20th anniversary. Together, over the past 20 years we have touched the lives of over 2,500 children in our care. In 1995 the preschool opened its doors with two teachers and seven children. Today the school employs 22 teachers in 9 classes, reaching out to 160 families and 170 children. Nationally accredited and inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education, our preschool is regarded as one of the finest places of early learning in the Phoenix valley. Expanding access to high quality early childhood education is among the smartest investments that we can make. Research has shown that the early years in a child’s life represent a critically important window of opportunity to develop a child’s full potential, shaping the academic, social and cognitive skills
The preschool’s mission extends further to educators throughout Arizona and the desert southwest. Developed by the school, The Inspire Early Childhood Leadership Series provides professional development opportunities in the form of educator workshops and annual conferences. This year the April conference includes Dr. Lella Gandini, the foremost educator of the Reggio Emilia Approach here in North America, Dr. Gigi Yu in association with Paradise Valley Community College, Eric Bucher with the Arizona Science Center and award winning children’s author, Conrad Storad. “It really places teachers at the heart of improving education here in Arizona” comments Sabrina Ball, Director. “When we expect more from educators and students, outcomes will rise.”
that determine a child’s success in school and in life. Internationally recognized as best practice, the Reggio Emilia approach reflects the influences of Montessori, Piaget, Vygotsky and American theorists such as Bruner and Gardner. Teacher’s provide rich, meaningful learning experiences that incorporate the principles, practice and outcomes outlined in both the Arizona Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards. This commitment to quality is reflected in the accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). One parent Shauna Winburn writes, “What they do, and do very well, is teach your child HOW to think, how to critically analyze, how to compare and contrast, and, most importantly, how to appreciate the beauty of learning.” 1 6 | P I N N A C L E P R E S BY T E R I A N C H U R C H
The school continues to give back to the community as well. For example, this year the school raised $1500.00 for UMOM through the Empty Bowls Project, collected over 700 pounds of food for Foothills Food Bank, and raised money for Harmony Ministries through the annual Silent Auction. The school redesigned the playground, extending the learning to the outdoor classroom. This year the school received certification as a “Nature Explorer Playground” from the National Arbor Society.
CHILDREN GROWING IN GOD 2014 was a year of great joy as well as sadness for our Children’s ministry. Our sadness came in that fact that Debbie Lisk our beloved Director of Children’s Ministry had to step down from her position in October. Debbie put so much love and joy into our children that her absences will felt. Before Debbie stepped down she lead our children, teacher and volunteers in many wonderful ways. Our children had opportunities throughout the year to learn, from Church School on Sunday mornings to POW! on Wednesday. We had over 150 students join us this year for Vacation Bible School. Club 45 meet on a monthly basis for things like mustache bowling, to eating ice cream to everything in between.
hosting a carnival, and conducting a noisy offering. Our children also lead us in wonderful worship, during our annual Children’s Sabbath and Christmas Musical. There is always plenty to do in the area of children’s ministry at Pinnacle, but it could not be possible without all of the great volunteers who give of their time and talents to serve the children of Pinnacle.
It wasn’t just about learning 2014 was also about serving. Our Kids Can and You Can Too were active in many ways raising funds for Harmony Ministries in Haiti, Heifer International, and making lunches for Habitat workers, by selling cookbooks,
YOUTH DISCOVERING THEIR FAITH There’s always a lot going on in youth ministry at Pinnacle. Highlights included 16 students and mentors participating in the 5 month confirmation process. Culminating in confirmation Sunday where 14 students joined Pinnacle. We continued Youth Group and Youth Bells, African drums and choir and we had the opportunity to hear the talent of our youth in worship and on Youth Sunday, where our youth lead the worship service. In March 2014 we celebrated our most successful Rummage Sale yet, raising more than $22,000 that directly benefitted the annual youth mission trip. In June fifteen youth and leaders worked with the Presbyterian Church in Yarnell and alongside many in their community who were devastated by the Yarnell wildfire in 2013. Our Sr. High students enjoyed time at Sunrise in Greer for our Annual Ski Trip. While Jr. Highers got away too by heading up to Cornville, AZ for a weekend retreat.
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S E N I O R A D U LT S FELLOWSHIP AND FRIENDSHIP Every Wednesday at 11:45 am in the Chapel Library you will find Rev. Terry Swicegood leading a special group of seniors that call themselves SAGE (Senior Adults Gaining Enrichment). The group begins with a light lunch, shares a few jokes, and works their way through one of the books of the Bible. For much of 2014 the group of 30-60 individuals focused on the writings of Luke from the Book of Acts. Towards the end of last year, the Pinnacle Presbysterian Preschool invited SAGE-goers to come early on Wednesdays and stop by the Preschool to read to a class of youngsters. What may sound like a simple activity has proven to be a highlight of the week for both our seniors and the preschools they visit.
In 2014 Pastors Kelsy Brown and Terry Swicegood came together to establish two vital support groups for Pinnacle. Loved and Loss meets every third Tuesday at 1:30 pm in the Chapel Library, and Lifeline: A Caregivers Support Group meets on the second Friday of the month at 10 am also in the Chapel Library. Each month new faces are finding their way to these groups and helping one another face new realities.
On the first and third Tuesdays of the month the Men’s Fellowship Breakfast group gather together at 7:30 am in the Chapel Library. This men’s book club, of sorts, enjoys a cup of coffee and a donut while they discuss current events and latest book for consideration. In 2014 they pondered Bad Religion by Russ Douthat, Unfinished by Richard Stearns, and The Reason for God by Timothy Keller.
DEACONS AT T H E H E A R T O F P I N N A C L E At the heart of Pinnacle’s ministry you can always find a deacon supporting, planning and implementing ideas in order to make our Church home one that is welcoming and filled with the Holy Spirit any time you enter. This year we restructured the deacons into four different groups. First, the Membership group works with our new members and helps them to find their place here at Pinnacle. Second, our Special Events and Outreach group plan our funfilled all-church events like the Fall Roundup, Strawberry Sunday and the Pancake Breakfast. They have also added some extra fun events like the Appetizer Sunday and the upcoming Salsa Sunday for all to participate in following worship. This group also plans 1 8 | P I N N A C L E P R E S BY T E R I A N C H U R C H
the blood drive and food collections to Vista Del Camino as well as oversees our emergency assistance program. Our third group is called Congregational Care, and they plan and set up communion at both the 8 am and 10 am worship services, coordinate Soul Food, a food ministry to those who are sick and in need of meals, plan our memorial service receptions and organize our homebound communion. Finally, our Sunday Morning Hospitality group organizes our greeters, ushers and after-worship hospitality. We hope you have noticed the ways we have worked to help Pinnacle be more welcoming and hospitable! While each group works on their various activities throughout the year, all came together to create 22 Christmas trees for our homebound. The Kids Can... group made tree toppers for each tree.
MUSIC AND THE ARTS MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE The Music Ministry at Pinnacle over the last twelve months has tried to provide a place to deepen one's connection with God, explore and strengthen one's individual creativity, and help all celebrate the Creator through the glorious gift of music. Our singing and ringing choirs comprising of nine ensembles totaling close to 200 participants have provided wonderful music throughout the year for our Sunday worship. In addition, several from our membership have shared their musical talents through the playing of instrumental preludes. Throughout this past year numerous special musical events were presented by our ensembles. The year began with a special concert presented by the Chancel Choir at Westminster Village. In April, our children and youth singing and ringing choirs presented a concert in the sanctuary. Also in that same month, the Chancel Choir presented Mark Hayes’ “Spiritual Suites” with orchestra during our morning worship. In December, the annual “Celebration of Christmas” was presented followed by our children’s musical “Miracle at Midnight”. The Pinnacle soloists took their amazing talents on the road and presented a Christmas concert at the Silverstone V. The Pinnacle Concert Series was highlighted by performances by the Watoto Children’s Choir, England’s Vida Guitar Quartet, Piano 4 and Jazz Under the Stars. We welcomed two new music staff members – Katherine Talley, director of our Sonoran Youth Choir, and Andrew Peck, tenor soloist. As we prepare for a new year of music we thank God for all of the talents that he has bestowed upon our congregation.
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FINANCE FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
The fiscal year 2014 financial results, for the 12 months ended June 30, 2014 – Our fiscal year 2014 was another challenging year for the Church from a financial perspective, but we made it through with a loss in our operating fund and we had cash in the bank. The fiscal year 2015 budget, for the 12 months ended June 30, 2015 – We are projecting our fiscal year 2015 financial results to return to historical higher levels. We believe by being fully staffed, providing the number and quality of our programs and economic prosperity returning to our area we can achieve this budget. The fiscal year 2015 current results, the 6 months ended December 31, 2014 – Our current fiscal year financial results are slightly ahead of budget. Our total income was lower than budget mainly due to regular offerings being less than expected, and our total expenses more than made up for the income shortfall by managing our expenses below budget. Other financial items of note are that our mortgage balance has been paid down to $770,689, our line-of-credit is fully drawn currently at $250,000 and our cash balance is $519,056 ($340,228 in Tending the Promise Funds and $178,828 in Operating Funds). Mission activities for the last twelve months ending with December 31, 2014 – We have received over $65,872 in Pinnacle Promise contributions to support initiatives like One Step Away, End Homelessness, Open Table, Madison Street Veterans, and the Haiti Support Initiative. We have supported mission through our existing programs funded from the operating budget of $110,071. We have also received special offerings in the amount of $31,224 to support Vista del Camino, Andre House, UMOM, Habitat for Humanity, Souper Bowl of Caring, Emergency Assistance Donations, Feed My Starving Children, Christmas Joy, One Great Hour of Sharing, Just Coffee and other programs in the Presbytery and Presbyterian Church as a whole.
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FINANCIALS FISCAL YEAR 2014 | ENDING JUNE 30,2014 Reported as of December 31, 2014
FY 2014 Actual July 2013 - June 2014 $1,545,864 $46,827 $105,770 $19,803 $33,320 $1,751,584
FY 2015 Budget July 2014 - June 2015 $1,817,798 $49,000 $94,450 $12,500 $76,250 $2,049,998
FY 2015 Budget YTD July 2014 - Dec 2014 $905,798 $19,300 $47,221 $8,000 $32,198 $1,012,517
FY 2015 Actual YTD July 2014 - Dec 2014 $830,860 $18,618 $102,700 $10,205 $9,513 $971,896
EXPENDITURES Personnel Costs Administration Missions Property and Buildings Worship Music Christian Education Leadership Communications TOTAL EXPENSES
$1,108,193 $157,471 $113,932 $374,655 $15,934 $71,672 $72,074 $6,916 $15,163 $1,936,010
$1,212,651 $152,210 $117,500 $360,862 $16,100 $71,750 $86,725 $8,400 $23,800 $2,049,998
$601,800 $82,280 $50,357 $181,877 $8,250 $32,015 $38,266 $4,939 $14,515 $1,014,299
$562,222 $85,153 $47,220 $201,351 $6,069 $28,876 $19,650 $7,876 $7,549 $965,966
Net Income/(Loss) - Operating Fund
($184,426)
$0
($1,782)
$5,930
$85,733 $78,707 $7,026
$45,000 $45,000 $0
$29,000 $23,000 $6,000
$54,785 $45,504 $9,281
OPERATING FUND INCOME Regular Offerings Facility Usage Other Music Christian Education TOTAL INCOME
CONCERT SERIES Income Expenses Net Income/(Loss) - Concert Series TENDING THE PROMISE Income Mortgage & Interest Payments Campaign Expenses Ending Balance THEOLOGICAL CENTER Beginning balance Jan – Dec 2014 Income Jan – Dec 2014 Expenses Ending Balance PROPERTY SUMMARY Land, Building, Memorial Garden and Furnishings - Cost Mortgage Balance
$2,372,175 $1,996,643 $35,304 $340,228 $31,287 $200 $6,824 $24,663
$15,883,506 $770,689
Line of Credit Balance
$250,000
Cash Summary Cash checking Cash restricted
$519,056 $256,280
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ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY GROUP REPORT A great big THANK YOU to all members and attendees who participated in the Pinnacle Presbyterian Church pledge drive for 2015. We are thankful for those who pledged their monetary resources as well as their time and talent to the many missions of Pinnacle. As of February 3, 2015, our pledge amount stands at $1,240,163, which exceeds the 2014 amount by about $65,275. This is short of our 2015 pledge goal of $1,350,000 by almost $110,000. The 2014 operating budget ran at a deficit, and at the current level of 2015 pledges, next year will require cuts to stay within our projected income. We are hopeful that more of you will still make a pledge. Our average pledge per giving unit increased from $3,600 in 2014 to $3,752 in 2015. Giving units were roughly the same from 332 in 2014 to 335 in 2015. We are also gratified to announce that new pledges have increased with 16% of pledges attributable to new givers. To help commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, your Stewardship Ministry Group, along with many others, is currently organizing a gift-giving opportunity to celebrate this momentous occasion. Keep an eye out for the “25 Gifts for 25 Years� wish list of items that will enhance our ministries. Everyone will be invited to participate in the festivities! It costs money to run a church with utilities, salaries, upkeep of our fabulous campus and missions. The funding for those expenses can only come from a caring and sharing congregation. Thank you again for your generosity. Respectfully submitted, Kristin Stewart and Dick Heisler Your Stewardship Ministry Group Co-chairs
Increased 32%
UNITED IN MINISTRY CAMPAIGN RESULTS 2015 pledges when compared to 2014 Increased 32% Decreased 8% First Time 16% Unchanged 44%
$73,225 $33,720 $94,370 $1,038,848 $1,240,163
Unchanged 44%
First Time 16% Decreased 8%
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LONG RANGE STEWARDSHIP P I N N A C L E P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H F O U N D AT I O N R E P O R T The mission of the Pinnacle Presbyterian Church Foundation (PPCF), a charitable trust, is to invest and grow the value of the gifts received, and, thereby, ensure and safeguard the long-term operations/services of the Pinnacle Presbyterian Church. The Foundation is managed by trustees elected by the congregation (listed below). Funds received to date are professionally managed by Manning & Napier, Investment Advisers, under the direction of the Trustees. The Trustees also work to provide awareness and education to encourage additional legacy and planned giving to the Foundation. Since the Foundation was established, we have been blessed each year with generosity from our congregation. As the chart shows, gifts to date total $830,000, of which $230,000 has been received in the last two years. All of these gifts are managed and used as governed by individual Donor Agreements. The founding Legacy gifts in 2007 are perpetually structured, and only earnings from the gifts may be expended each year. These earnings from the general fund, plus requests for specific purpose funds, are used each year on projects jointly identified by our Pastors, the Session and the Foundation Board. In 2014 PPCF returned to the church $52,000 for repairs on the sanctuary air conditioning system and upgrade of the sewage system, repair work on the Memorial Garden entrance, assistance to the Haiti mission trip and $3,000 from the scholarship fund. In 2014 scholarship awards were made to Melissa Gress, Mollie Hughes, and Andrew Avram, each in the amount of $1,000.
$9,327 $51,241
Founda'on Gi+s 2006-‐2014 (in thousands)
$800 800000 $700 700000
$559.0
$600 600000 $500 500000 $400 400000 $300 300000 $200 200000 $100 100000 $0 0
$119.1 $110.4 $1.5 2006
2007
Founda'on balances of $919,000 as of December 31, 2014 (by account) $50,900
General Fund
$34,398
Mission Scholarship
$100,504 $672,726
Music & Instrument Pastor's DiscreJonary
$2.6
$3.3
$10.1
$0.9
$23.6
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
The current balance of $919,000 reflects the gifts to date, plus the growth in the invested funds, minus the funds returned by the Foundation to the church. Over the last three years most of the gifts have been designated for a specific purpose with the hope that the initial gift would become “seed” money and attract additional legacy gifts to meet the need identified by the donor. Substantial amounts have been designated for scholarships, music and organ care, needy families at Christmas and Pinnacle Promise Mission support. We are most grateful for the thoughtful vision behind each gift to the Foundation.
Memorial Garden
Entering its tenth year, the PPC Foundation will continue to build awareness, communicating ways PPC members can enhance their estate plans through gifts to the Foundation. In addition, the Foundation will continue its oversight and support of the Memorial Garden. 2014 Trustees: Bob Staley, Chair; Phil Bianco, Joan Fudala, Ed Hargest, Nancy Holloran, Ken Lindgren, Diane Ruebling, Mel Steele, Wayne Stingley, Rev. Terry Swicegood serves as pastoral liaison; an ex-officio member is Greg Barber, chair of the Finance Committee. 2014 OUR COMMON MINISTRY REPORT | 23
S TAT I S T I C A L REVIEW CLERK OF SESSION REPORT
2014 CONGREGATIONAL STATISTICAL REVIEW Membership, January 1, 2014 Gains Losses Membership, December 31, 2014 Affiliate members Total Membership Vital Statistics for 2014 Baptisms Infants Adults Deaths Funerals/Memorials (non-members) Marriages (non-members)
1235 61 36 1260 71 1331
Average worship attendance (Jan-May; Sept- Dec) Average worship attendance (June-Aug) Attendance at special services Palm Sunday Easter Christmas Eve
672 397
13 2 8 4 6 0 4
802 1949 2266
SANCTUARY COMMUNION DATES IN 2015 (subject to change) January 4 Epiphany February 15 Transfiguration Sunday April 2 Maundy Thursday April 5 Easter Sunday (11:30 am) May 24 Pentecost August 2 Summer Communion October 4 World Communion November 29 First Sunday of Advent December 24 Christmas Eve (3:00 pm)
CHAPEL COMMUNION DATES IN 2015 (subject to change) January 4 September 13 February 1 October 4 May 3 November 1 June 7 December 6 July 12 August 2
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25Years
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at the foot of the mountain... GOD’s story unfolding
SAVE THESE DATES TO CELEBRATE PINNACLE AT 25 • • • • • • • •
Growing Up Mission Project Sunday, March 1 - 15 The Hyltons & Friends Concert Friday, March 13 | 7:30 pm Harvest Day at St. Vincent de Paul Saturday, March 14 | 8:30 - 11:30 am Unveiling of Art Installation Palm Sunday, March 29 with Liturgical Dancers and Special Music Public Exhibit of He is Risen Art Installation TBA 25th Anniversary Gala Friday, October 23 | evening Special Mountainside Service Sunday, October 25 | sunrise Congregation-Wide Celebration Sunday, October 25 | 11 am
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LEADERSHIP PINNACLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SESSION Class of 2014 Greg Barber | Finance Dick Heisler | Stewardship Co-Chair Ruth O’Brien | Planning Kristin Stewart | Stewardship Co-Chair Class of 2015 Michelle Decker | Children, Youth and Families John Rosenfeld | Worship, Music and the Arts Jeff Smith | Mission Education & Social Witness Class of 2016 Steve Loken | Facilities & Environment Amy Satterfield | Membership Development Christie Slegers | Staff Support Ministry Group Casey Reason | Leadership
CORPORATE OFFICERS Greg Barber | President Steve Loken | Vice President William Noyes | Secretary Christie Slegers | Assistant Secretary Dorothy Stingley | Treasurer Lea Reinke | Assistant Treasurer Jim Welter | Assistant Treasurer
DEACONS Class of 2014 Susan Beasley Becky Boren Meredith Brenalvirez Shea Foley* Don Hall Nathan Jones
John Kilbridge Kathy Lauen Emily Powell* Nancy Schamadan Susan Storch Paulette White
Class of 2015 Virginia Belt Matt Biggs Barbara Callison Becky Comstock Penny Holland
* Youth Deacon
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Lila Kleinkopf Karen Moore Beth Rusy Scott Uelner Cory Zimmerman
Class of 2016 Debbie Bender Randy Corelli Sara Elich Mary Pickett Michelle Rogers
Mary Joy Stead Lynn R. Stoneberger Marilyn Strohan David Van Driel
C H U R C H S TA F F PINNACLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
As of December 31, 2014
PASTORAL STAFF Wesley Avram, PhD | Senior Pastor/Head of Staff Kelsy Brown, MDiv | Associate Pastor for Membership & Mission (interim) Frank Harmon, MDiv | Associate Pastor for Youth, Children & Their Families Terry Swicegood, DMin | Pastoral Associate, Senior Adults Ministries* Lawrence W. Corbett, DMin | Pastor Emeritus Pastor Luc Deratus | Mission Partner, Harmony Ministries, Haiti
ADMINISTRATIVE & PROGRAM STAFF Mary Albrektsen | Executive Assistant to the Pastor Juan Castillo | Maintenance Team Lead Liz Giovanoni | Child Care Supervisor* Brent Hylton | Director of Music Marilyn Hylton | Associate Director of Music* Shirley Norris | Director of Communications & Membership Peggy Purkey | Musical Assistant* Lea Reinke | Business Administrator Kira Rugen | Director of Elementary Singing Choirs* Dawn Sheaffer | Administrative Assistant* Carol Skewes | Member Communications Katherine Talley | Director of Sonoran Youth Choir* Chris Watkins | Financial Assistant* Jim Welter | Director of Operations*
PRESCHOOL Sabrina Ball | Director of Preschool Diana Englund | Office Administrator *Denotes part-time position
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