first pres colorado springs • annual report special publication of first Pres Magazine
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february 2014
Dear First Pres Family,
PRAY IMPACT PRAISE WORSHIP CELEBRATE
What an incredible, and at times incredibly challenging, 12 months 2013 turned out to be. One of the great support mechanisms in this church during challenging times are our Deacons, who tirelessly connect with this congregation. I am so grateful for their ministry and service, and want to deeply thank those Deacons whose terms are coming to an end. You are part of what makes First Pres feel like home for so many in our midst. One of the most exciting aspects of 2013 was the launch of our new vision statement — To Prepare All Generations To Impact Lives For Christ. Through this report we’ve sought ways in which we prepare and impact lives through the life and ministry of First Pres. After much prayer, consideration and reflection, the Session affirmed 2014 as The Year of the City. This is a central focus of one of the three strategic priorities that accompanies our new vision — proclaiming and demonstrating God’s kingdom by engaging our city through opening doors, celebrations of God’s presence and service. During my initial vision message on January 19, I provided a little reflection and direction for where this focus may take us. As we did in 2013 with worship, we will periodically revisit this idea of the Year of the City throughout 2014. First Pres has always had a special connection to Colorado Springs, and we’re in a unique position to minister to this city as God has planted us in the heart of downtown. I feel blessed to call First Pres home, and I pray that you will feel the spirit moving you in new ways as we move through 2014. In Christ,
Graham Baird
TO PREPARE ALL GENERATIONS TO I M PACT LI V ES FOR C H RIST
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e celebrate another year of ministry of the family of First Pres and we marvel at the way God continues to call this body into ministry year after year. It is with deep gratitude that we thank two of our Elder Trustees who are stepping down this year. Peter Teets, who along with his wife Vivian, entered our congregation just seven years ago, has served as an Elder Trustee and as Vice Chair of the First Pres Foundation. Randy Case II, raised in our midst, has served as an Elder, as Vice Chair of the First Pres Trustees and Chair of the First Pres Foundation. Both men served the congregation through these last three years of transition as we have moved to our new denomination ECO (eco-pres.org) and provided leadership through our transition to our new Senior Pastor, Graham. Peter and Randy, we are so grateful for the way God has gifted you, and on behalf of our church family, we thank you for your service. A huge thank you also goes to you, each and every member of the congregation. As you read through this celebration of the ministry of First Pres, know that none of it would be possible without the dedication and faith of each and every person who calls First Pres home! We were able to meet our financial goals for 2013 and we are encouraged as we experienced the first increase in our annual commitment in faith since 2011. Thank you for your investment in First Pres ministry. First Pres has been a partner in the city of Colorado Springs for 143 years, that’s a long time. We have a responsibility to continue as a vibrant and vital Christian faith community in Colorado Springs for many, many years to come. Let’s continue to celebrate our Lord’s work and call on our community and ensure that our city block stays brightly lit.
This is the Year of the City. How is God calling you to participate? We look forward to serving you in 2014. First Pres Elders
Proclaim God’s Kingdom: e n g a g e o u r C i t y t h r o u g h o p e n d o o r s , s e r v i c e a n d c e l e b r at i o n
first pres elders Dorothy Alvarez Paul Batura Linda Boyles Howard Brooks
Randy Case Craig Engelage Kate Fugate Ralph Gates
Warren Gerig Dave Jenkins Marlene Kort Leah Landolfi
Stan Lark George Lenz Jim Martin Paul Moede
Curtis Olson Ruth Quinlin Cindy Sparks
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Celebrate Our Future! 85% of all decisions for Christ happen in the window of a child between 4 and 14 years old. As we raise our children, support families and look to our future, it is still the most important work for our community – ensuring the vibrancy of future generations, the future of our Faith and the future of this particular church family, First Pres!
operating Resources for the Ministry to Future Generations in 2014: $1,279,396* 19% of 2014 total operating budget total * includes ministry expenses and staffing
Prayer
Father, every child is a miracle and we praise You for the children, youth and students who come to First Pres. Bless these young lives, their families and the adults who teach them. Mark the time they share together with Your delight, joy and love. Help us to know how to continue to walk with each and every family You entrust to our care. From the smallest infant to the graduating senior in college, we ask that each and every person connected to our ministry gets to know You for life. Amen.
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Nursery Beth Morrison, Manager Nicole Heitman, Asst Mgr First Pres Preschool Carla Olson, Director
Children’s Danny Shaw, Director, Kathy Dobyns, Associate Leeann Soulvie, Associate Priscilla Wittrock, Admin Asst Get Set Delma Cliett, Director, Helen Hazelton, Asst
184
6,500
summer campers
65
olers preschod in Sun al y Schoo
diapers changed in the nursery
9,360
donuts eaten in youth Sunday School
2,000
ad in books riene tutor h Rise & Sogram pr
1,160
10,236
adul t hour volunte er s for o u r kids
books family in our resou library rce
648
hours of service by our youth
150
Elem kids in entary Su da y Schoon l
Students Scott Boss, 9 - 12 Katie Harris, 7 - 8 Collin Grant, 5 - 6
2013 by the numbers...
Families Matt Holtzman Minister of Families and Pastoral Care Ruth Zschoche, MOPS
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170
Youth in Sunday School Cr ud Wars 2013
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Celebrate First Pres in On the plains of Mongolia, in the neighborhoods of Egypt, a Compassion Child, disaster relief, in Moore, Oklahoma and our home here in Colorado Springs, First Pres has an enormous heart for those in need. 2013 was no different, First Pres is in partnership with 22 local mission agencies, four global partnerships and a Compassion church-to-church partnership in Kalimpong, India. We serve in our neighborhoods, our schools, in our workplaces and in our play places. First Pres is always on the go!
Operating Resources for first pres in mission in 2014 $1,161,759* 17% of total operating budget * includes ministry expenses, directed giving and staff
Prayer
Father, let the Year of our City be a time of discernment for each of us. Open our eyes to the ways You have called us, as individuals and as a church community, to love the city. We pray for unity of our city and that Your light will shine ever brighter. May You do far beyond what we might ask or imagine, according to Your power at work within us. Amen.
staff in mission Katie Dayton Associate Pastor Missional Strategies Amber Odvody 6 • Associate first-pres.orgPastor Missional Communities
Susan Buenger Global Missions Associate Michelle Swanson Local Missions Associate
Mission! 2
pastors trained and supported in Mongolia
1,233
Chicks purchased for families in Egypt
10,000 lbs of food to ESM
2013 by the numbers... 2+ 60
million meals packed for Feed My Starving Children in Colorado Springs
22
local mission partnerships
adults on 10 mission teams
1,000
Compassion Children sponsored
1
life-changing water well drilled in El Salvador
32,000
volunteer hours at the Marian House Soup Kitchen
90
refugees learning English
Mongolia partnership
123
Cuban pastors participated in Global Alpha Training
2
church developments in Cafe 225
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Celebrate Worship!
Not just for Sundays any more, worship at First Pres happens on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Any time and any day of the week, you can access a previous service of worship at first-pres.org. Worship with First Pres in our Sanctuary, in Fellowship Hall, in the Aspen Room, on the radio, in CafĂŠ 225, on the internet, at Inn at Garden Plaza, in an airport, on an Ipad or mobile phone. Praise His holy name!
opertaing Resources of Worship and music $1,314,562* 19% of total operating budget * includes ministry expenses and staff
Worship Ministry Staff Jim DeJarnette, Minister of Music Justin Anderson, Worship Leader Chris Sebby, Director of Music Administration Don Dyck, Organist 8 • first-pres.org
Junior McGarrahan, Parish Associates Coordinator Marty Kelley, Volunteer Coordinator Marg Killick, Accompanist Worship arts Tom Kjeldgaard, A/V Manager
200,000 acts of worship
21,076
2013 by the numbers... 26
435
1,499
pieces of music sung by Big Blue
pieces of music in our music library
Deacons in the Sanctuary Choir
4
164
first time visitors welcomed in Guest Central
Music and Art Summer Camps for youth
new members
2,199
First Pres Brass ensemble is over
30
years old
3,000
average attendance each Sunday
organ pipes
2
sets of handbells and handbell choirs for youth and adults
Prayer
Father, continue to pour out Your Spirit on all those who labor each week to provide opportunity for all of us to praise You in Worship. Our hearts delight when we hear our First Pres worship teams, Big Blue, Bell choirs, Brass Ensemble, our tech teams and our children make their joyful noise toYou! Fill our worship, draw us deeper into Your life, send us out to bless others. Amen. David Pantel, A/V Coordinator Mattea Norman, Worship Media Technician Jan Weiser, Worship Media Technician Welcoming ministries Mary Frieg, Welcoming Ministries Jeralynn Dix, Wedding Coordinator
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e elebrat Discipleship
There are so many opportunities to engage in community, acts of caring, visitations teams, Stephen Ministers, learning communities, classes, Sunday Communities, online learning, book studies, small groups. Groups meet at the Church, Café 225, the Springs Rescue Mission, Colorado College, Community Bible Study, assisted living communities, in the workplace, in the home place, in a third place. It’s simply staggering. We are a thriving community, growing together and going together. It doesn’t get any better than that. Find your place today.
operating Resources for first pres in discipleship and caring in 2014 $892,174* 13% of total operating budget * includes ministry expenses and staff
Father, in a world that’s often too busy to extend a genuine personal connection, we are so thankful for those in our midst who hear Your call to care. Whether they are Deacons, Stephen Ministers, members of our small groups, folks who visit us in the hospital, bring a meal home, we praise You for our community that reaches out in love. We praise You for the opportunity to learn about You, to be transformed in Christ. Weave us all closer together in love for each other and You. Amen
Prayer
discipleship and caring ministries Staff John Goodale Associate Pastor of Caring Ministries Jennifer Oraker Holz 10 •Associate first-pres.orgPastor of Adult Education
Matt Holtzman Minister for Young Families and Pastoral Care Sue Hayward, Associate of Caring Ministries
g and Carin ! 500
folks signed up for Right Now Media!
2013 by the numbers... 800
Christmas carols sung in 18 neighborhoods
800
hospital and rehab visits by pastors
150
Deacons caring for 3,800 members
1,200
Cancare visits to cancer patients in Colorado
400
hospital visits by Deacons
2,080
Stephen Minister contacts made
20
Adult Sunday Communities
20
volunteers in First Pres Library
Ina Meyer Associate of Administration for Adult Ministries Angie Forman Administrative Assistant for Caring Ministries
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Celebrate Our Founda Our home is the better part of two city blocks of concrete, bricks and asphalt. It’s our corner from which we have launched ministry and witnessed for Christ for over 143 years. Life long ministry to our city and our world starts here.
operating resources for buildings, facilities and ministry support for 2014 $2,090,612* 32% of total operating budget $50,000 designated to reserve fund in 2014 *includes operating expenses, support and associated staff
Father, we are deeply blessed by the faithful service of the men and women who support the operational activities of First Pres ministry. In the midst of their detailed work, cleaning, repairing, printing, network management, paying our bills and countless tasks, Holy Spirit, fill them with the joy that comes from doing essential Kingdom work. As each generation confronts the issues and challenges unique to it, remind us that it is Your church, the bride of Christ, that sustains us and connects us over the years. Amen.
Prayer Operations Ministry Team Alison Murray, Executive Director Derrick Jeffers, Director of Finance Michelle Adams-Fooshee, Associate of Ministry Giving Joe Zeman, Associate of HR & Payroll Susan Gentry, Associate of Accounts Payable Dave Phillips, Legacy Planning Renée Brown, Manager, Café 225 John Jennings, Network Administrator building services Josh Staton, Director of Buildings Services Tracy Richardson, Manager of Custodial Services 12 • first-pres.org
dation! 3
roofs fixed
2013 by the numbers... 129 9 80,893 2 0 18,908
ilable rooms ava y for ministr
4
wireless networks
servers, 156 work stations, 5 buildings and 1 mile of fiber optic cable connecting it all
unique visitors to first-pres.org
meals served by food service volunteers
758
likes on Facebook
Home
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milies
8,443
events in the First Pres calendar
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Red Cross Emergency Shelter in the Weber St Center Communications Matt Fox, Communications Manager Beryl Glass, Graphic Design Trish Bibler, Graphic Design Assistant Russell Schurbon, Manager of Print Communications Dale McClure, Archivist Food service and events Sandy Tafoya, Associate of Event Coordination Caren Clarke, Banquet Manager /Mailroom Coordinator Jessica Stafford, Chef Congregational support Kim Kuck, Congregational Care Judy Anderson, Receptionist
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FINANCIALS First Presbyterian Church Statement of Financial Position December 31, 2013
Assets
$ 26,143,154
$ 549,862 $ 25,593,292 $ 26,143,154
Liabilities Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets
Statement of Activities
2014 Budget
2013 Actual
Contribution Income $6,208,826 100% $6,101,200 100% Expenses $6,158,826 99% $5,699,376 93% Board Designated Capital Reserve $ 50,000 1% 150,000 2% Change in Net Assets — — $291,824 5%
Contribution income Other income Total Income
6,208,826 579,678 6,788,504
Salaries and wages Benefits Total labor expenses
2,858,625 1,003,380 3,862,005
Program expenses Missions expenses Support expenses Total non-labor expenses
1,184,729 602,000 1,089,770 2,876,499
Total expenses
6,738,504
Board designated capital reserve Change in net assets after reserves 14 • first-pres.org
$ 107,626 $ 499,450
1.7% 1%
$100,000 $291,824
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First Presbyterian Church Foundation
operating Budget 2014
Change in net assets
Variance
50,000 50,000 0
Statement of Financial Postition December 31, 2013 Cash $39,993 Investments $1,459,175 Donated Land $748,448 Total Assets $2,247,616
Liabilities Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets
$0 $2,247,616 $2,247,616
First Presbyterian Church Foundation Statement of Activities December 31, 2013
Contributions
$98,298 38% Gain/Loss on Investments $157,046 62% Total $255,339 100% Grant Payouts Administrative Expenses
$ (44,572) $ (3,000)
-17% -2%
Change in Net Assets
$207,767
81%
MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS 2013
MEMBERS RECEIVED IN 2013 – 164 CONFESSION RESTORED OF FAITH - 21 9
TOTAL LOSSES - 116
REMOVED FROM ROLL - 45
REAFFIRMATION OF FAITH - 81
TRANSFERRED OUT - 20
TRANSFER IN MEMBERSHIP - 53
DEATHS 51
BAPTISMS Infants 20 Child and Youth 10 Adult 5
0–2 5
17%
42%
0-25 yrs
340
26-45 yrs
647
46-55 yrs
516
56-64 yrs
653
65+ yrs
1560
Unknown
41
55
17%
46 –
14%
45
65+
– 26
9%
3,757 AVERAGE ATTENDANCE: 2,199 TOTAL MEMBERS:
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56 – 64
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They preached the gospel in that city and won a large number of disciples Acts 14:21 The people of the city were divided acts 14:4
Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do Acts 9:6 For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God Heb 11:10
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” Jer 29:11 16 • first-pres.org
For the law of Moses has been preached in every city from the earliest times A c t s 1 5 : 21
So there was great joy in that city Acts 8:8 On the next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord Acts 13:44