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TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from Rev. Dr. Richard Kannwischer, Lead Pastor
Our Denomination/Ministry Staff
Vision, Mission, Strategy, Values and Life Marks
Gather
Build
Send
Financial Update Minutes of The Annual Congregational Meeting
Board of Trustees, Elders, Nominating Committee Board of Deacons
2014 Financial Reports as of 1/22/15
WELCOME FROM OUR PASTOR REV. DR. RICHARD KANNWISCHER
“In the years ahead, we will look back on 2014 as a year of turning points - places along the St. Andrew’s journey.”
Dear St. Andrew’s family, In the years ahead, we will look back on 2014 as a year of turning points - places along the St. Andrew’s journey. In January we took time in a worship service to take an all-church questionnaire. While this seemed like a small (and brief) task, the volumes of information we received about our congregation’s members, guests, impact and challenges have guided us ever since. How far do our people drive to worship? How many guests attend our church each week? Do Life Group members have stronger ties to our church? Do they serve more or give more? Now we don’t have to guess the answers. In short, it was a turning point. January also continued our vision to see St. Andrew’s as “More than a Place – a Community; More than a Church Building – an Adopted Family.” This continued emphasis on finding and deepening our heart’s ties with the household of faith quickly taught us that we will continue to work out Jesus’ command to be in community. Don’t expect this challenge to leave us for a few years! Turning point.
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In June, after our first all-congregation worship service in decades, the congregation capped off 18 months of discernment and negotiation with the PCUSA and voted (by 96%) for St. Andrew’s to affiliate with the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO). This decision, prayerfully and carefully made after countless hours of study, discussion, deliberation and dialogue, drew our people together in ways that made me both proud and grateful. Turning point. Now we live out the opportunity of ministry in a new denomination with fewer restrictions and clearer convictions with the guidance and partnership of some of the best congregations in the country. Turning point.
On Christmas Eve, God gave us one last surprise for 2014 – a 15% attendance increase in Christmas Eve services. What a privilege to share, in a single day, the love of the Christ Child with over 5,200 people – a huge turning point! Which makes me wonder – what will 2015 bring? The road ahead rises to meet us, and I’m so glad you will be part of the journey. With great anticipation in Christ,
Rev. Dr. Richard Kannwischer
Richard and Kelly taking on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge during worship (August 2014).
Our Junior Highers at Forest Home Winter Camp. They worshiped God with 300 other kids their age and their leaders!
We celebrated the birthdays of 229 people in our church family that are “Fourscore and More” (over 80!).
At Camp Create 2014, kids learned that they are works of art and artists at work.
An intergenerational group headed down to Tecate, Mexico, in July. Relationships were built as we set up a carnival for the orphanage!
20+ ministry partners, Here, Near and Far, joined in the ministry fair to share ways we can build relationships and invest in communities.
An acting troupe out of New York City, brought their stage production of “The Screwtape Letters” to our church.
Vanguard University and St. Andrew’s co-sponsored an event with Eric Metaxas. 1200 people came to hear him speak about miracles.
On June 8, 96% of our congregation voted to affiliate with the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO).
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OUR DENOMINATION For more info, visit www.sapres.org/denomination There are 9 Presbyteries in ECO, with plans to grow to 16 in the next year. 100 new churches are in the pipeline to join ECO, with 178 congregations currently affiliated. We are in the process of getting into a Mission Affinity Group with other like-minded churches, where we will share best practices and encourage one another.
MINISTRY STAFF
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Rev. Dr. Richard Kannwischer Lead Pastor richk@sapres.org 949.574.2260 Rev. Dr. Bryan Eckelmann Senior Associate Pastor bryane@sapres.org 949.574.2262 Rev. Steven Good Assoc. Pastor of Disciple Making steveng@sapres.org 949.574.2271 Rev. Leah A. Stout Assoc. Pastor of Care Ministries
leahs@sapres.org 949.574.2259 Mr. Jon Batarse Minister of Communications jonb@sapres.org 949.574.2291 Mr. David Ludwig Minister of Family Ministries davidl@sapres.org 949.574.2265 Mrs. Jessica Ludwig Minister of Family Ministries jessical@sapres.org 949.574.2275
Dr. James Melton Minister of Classic Worship jamesm@sapres.org 949.574.2251 Mr. Brandon Muchow Minister of Modern Worship brandonm@sapres.org 949.574.2256 Mr. Bruce Nelson Minister, Exec. Dir. of Horizons brucen@sapres.org 949.574.2231 Mrs. Susan Pope Dir. of Finance and Admin.
susanp@sapres.org 949.574.2225 Mr. Shawn Reilly Minister, Executive Director shawnr@sapres.org 949.574.2224 Mr. Dan Wendell Min. of Missions and Outreach danw@sapres.org 949.574.2243 Mrs. Janice Zorn Minister of Tuition Ministries janicez@sapres.org 949.574.2234
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2014 VISION
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“More than a Place - A Community. More than a Church Building - An Adopted Family”
New Life Groups launched, January 1-December 31, 2014
New people joined Life Groups, January 1-December 31, 2014
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GATHER
Christmas Eve Services
Participation in worship grew 2% in 2014. Here are the 5 sermon series we walked through together.
Attendance for the Last 6 Years (up 15% in 2014)
In the sermon series, “The Amazing Grace,” we walked through the book of Galatians as it told the story of God’s unfailing love.
In the sermon series, “Gather. Build. Send.,” we discovered what we long for, what we need and what we’re made for.
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4000 ______________________________________________ 3793 3474
Have you ever realized how many stories in the Bible include water? In the summer sermon series, “Overflow,” we studied stories from Genesis to Revelation.
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In the sermon series, “Lies,” we dove into the false narratives of our culture, and how Jesus flips them upsidedown in the Sermon on the Mount.
For the Advent season, we walked through a series called “The Weary World Rejoices,” where we focused on God with us, for us, ahead of us, and working through us.
Beach Baptisms
16 of our St. Andrew’s family were baptized at the beach in 2014, ranging in age from 4 to over 51. 6
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Easter Services
Easter service attendance in 2014 increased 11% over 2013 (from 4197 to 4640).
GATHER
Weekly Worship Attendance Averages Saturday 5:30 p.m. A1endance
Sunday 8:00 a.m. A.endance
250
450
200
400
150
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
350
2010
Sunday 9:30 a.m. A/endance 425
800
375 2010
2011
2012
2013
2012
2013
2014
Sunday 11:11 a.m. A-endance
850
750
2011
2014
325
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2014 Giving Trends The overwhelming trend at St. Andrew’s is the fact that God continues to meet all our needs, and 2014 was no exception as our church family responded faithfully and fully funded our annual budget. As we look deeper, we see some encouraging trends as well as some growth areas for members of our church. We are encouraged that total revenue from giving has steadily increased in recent years, up 12% in 2014. It is also encouraging that there was an increase in total revenue in 3 out of 5 giving ranges (more people gave in the ranges between $2,000–$4,999, $10,000–$19,999 and $20,000+ annually than in 2013).
Total $ Given in Annual Giving Ranges
Total # of Givers in Annual Giving Ranges
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1800 _____________________________________
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$6,000,000 _____________________________________
$200-1999
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$200-1999
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$2,000-4,999
1000 _____________________________________
$2,000-4,999
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$5,000-9,999
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$5,000-9,999
$3,000,000 _____________________________________
$10,000-19,999
600 _____________________________________
$10,000-19,999
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$20,000+
400 _____________________________________
$20,000+
$1,000,000 _____________________________________
200 _____________________________________
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2012
2013
2014
2012
2013
2014
LOOKING FORWARD While total giving revenue is trending up, the total number of givers is trending down. We pray that this decline in number of givers will reverse in 2015 so more of our congregation participates as faithful stewards, experiencing the joy of generosity. We also pray for the many members of our congregation who are not participating in regular giving. As God meets the needs of our church, our greatest desire is for each member of our church family to experience the faithfulness of God to provide for their personal needs as they experience the joy of generosity.
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BUILD
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Life Group leaders joined together at the 2014 Life Group training event
Life Groups are the heartbeat of St. Andrew’s
Life Groups are small communities of people that gather together regularly to encounter God and pursue His Kingdom together. Empowered by the Holy Spirit these groups grow in faith and friendship as they seek meaningful ways to reveal the heart of God to one another. Life Groups provide a true sense of belonging and an environment to go deeper together. We believe they are the means through which God will transform our hearts, our church, and our community. Contact Steven Good, 949.574.2271 or steveng@sapres.org.
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New Members Joined Our Church in 2014
After attending the initial New Members class, each new member is assigned a coach and placed in a Life Group setting with other joining members to learn, discuss and internalize the Vision, Mission and Values of St. Andrew’s. Each member concludes the membership process at a Celebration Dinner where Elders vote them in and church staff and coaches welcome them into the church family.
LOOKING FORWARD Pray for the men, women and couples as they study God’s Word each week in Life Groups and Life Studies that their lives would increasingly reveal God’s goodness.
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BUILD
75%
Love and Logic class participants were first introduced to St. Andrew’s through this series
119 284 118 1050
Participants in our Half-Day Spiritual Retreats
Participants in Fall Wednesday Night Together Launch
Men 28 men attended the Men’s Retreat 102 men at the annual Golf Tournament 42 men in weekly studies 39 men Whittier Serve Day 78 men at other fellowship events
Participants in Spring Marriage Workshop
“Screwtape” and “Lies” Life Group Study Guides produced and distributed this fall
Women 163 women attended the Spring Brunch 107 women in weekly studies 109 women attended Summer Book Clubs 24 women at Whittier Serve Day 102 women at other fellowship events
LOOKING FORWARD Please pray for wisdom and discernment for our “Build Team” as we explore new opportunities for the men and women of our church to engage with and encounter Jesus. Pray for the preparation of the teachers who teach weekly at life studies and the staff who seeks to follow God’s leading in ministries of His church.
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BUILD
Family Ministries
One of the ways we try to live out our value of “Extreme Hospitality” in Family Ministries is to be involved with young people “on their turf.” We want to extend our hospitality well beyond the Youth Center, the Sanctuary and the church property. Because of this you’ll see an occasional number of non-St. Andrew’s programs these numbers represent the young people who receive ministry on a regular basis but aren’t our typical church programs.
Number of Students Receiving Ministry (On/Off Campus)
118 106 150 Nest
Shelter
Tuitions
thePORT
195 185 40 115 Asylum
Refuge
St. Andrew’s Program
St. Andrew’s Program
“On Their Turf”
“On Their Turf”
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St. Andrew’s has 4 quality tuition programs that serve over 500 families in our community. Every week we are showing God’s love by teaching children and guiding parents as we build long-lasting relationships with the families. As a staff our goal is to build community and connect families to St. Andrew’s.
125 202 105 100
Parent Child
Preschool
WATCH (after school ministry) Wonderful Weekdays
Serves
Serves
Serves
Serves
Families
Families
Families
Families
Added new weekly topics to keep
New music program coming in the Fall
Bridging with Family ministries brings
Best summer camp around!
relevant to the needs of our parents.
called “Music Together.”
WATCH families to our church services.
LOOKING FORWARD Family Ministries: Pray that our children and students will have meaningful relationships with all generations in the life of our larger church family. Tuitions: Pray for God’s guidance and continual provision to make our parents feel like they are part of a larger community.
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SEND
Care
1370
Visitations were made to people in the hospital or at home by the Deacons
300
200
Rides were provided through the Cadillac Club ministry
Personal cards and notes sent to members
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36
Memorial services were hosted
Bags of food staples were given to people coming to the church for help
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77
62
30
28
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Homebound people People were helped Families were helped stay connected through financially through the with bereavement mailed sermons, Deacon Fund support bulletins and Highlights
Families in crisis have been delivered meals by the Deacons
Memorial receptions were hosted
People are driven to worship regularly through the Taxi Ministry
LOOKING FORWARD We are thankful to God for His work through Care Ministries this year. We pray that He will strengthen the Deacon and Prayer ministries to support and care for our congregation.
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SEND
Missions
Here 4k+ Recovery: Estimated number of hours invested through Northeast of the Well and the Vine in 2014 to help men, women and children know
Christ and overcome generational sin and addiction.
Alliance. 120 people, from toddlers to seniors, volunteered to sort and transport food donations. 85 volunteer hours per month to fight family homelessness.
2k+ At Risk Families: More than two thousand pounds of food items were donated to fight hunger in Orange County through Project Hope
460+ Community Development: 6 Surf Camps impacted nearly 80 kids in our community. 49 volunteers supported the Mika Christmas Store. 460+ gifts were provided for low-income families. 60k Rummage Sale: 60 volunteers raised nearly $60,000 to bless ministries in Santa Ana, Tecate and Kenya. 306 Education: 80 people participated in the Whittier Elementary School Beautification Day. Since October, 24 people have provided weekly reading support for K-4th graders, totaling 306 volunteer hours. 22 Send Weekend: 22 Ministry partners from here, near and far were represented on Send Weekend. Near 233 Tecate: 233 students and families revealed God’s goodness through home building, relational ministry and by sharing Camp Create in a Box
with our ministry partners in Mexico.
76 Teen Challenge: 76 St. Andrew’s members blessed 150 men, women and children in Santa Ana with a delicious home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner. 21 City Impact: 21 people ministered to the abandoned poor of San Francisco’s Tenderloin District. 8 Grand Canyon: 8 people ministered to the spiritually and physically isolated Havasupai tribe by sharing Christ in word and deed.
Far 450 Kenya/El Salvador: 21 people ministered alongside our partners in Kenya and El Salvador, sharing the Gospel through education and community
health efforts. 4 guest speakers shared on campus about the spread of the Gospel around the world. 2 Small Groups provided funds for teacher training and Bibles for 450 children at Pastor Joel’s Starvation Elimination and Education Development Academy.
LOOKING FORWARD That hearts would continue to be softened to the call of the Lord to serve the least and the lost. That servant leaders would be raised up from within our community. That the body of Christ at St. Andrew’s might experience the fullness of generosity and joy that comes by being a part of God’s restoration of the world.
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SEND GENERAL MISSION GIVING Denominational Giving Seminarians and Seminary Support Renewal Organizations Seminarian Scholarships Disaster Relief Designated Mission Giving TOTAL GENERAL GLOBAL OUTREACH Denominational Giving Missionaries and Organizations Strategic Missions Other Giving El Salvador Mission Kenya Mission Border Ministries Other Designated TOTAL GLOBAL
$
$
$
$
124,777 12,400 1,200 21,172 510 40,194 200,253
3,000 153,300 21,000 64,497 17,551 36,779 39,635 7,654 343,416
LOCAL/REGIONAL OUTREACH Missionaries and Organizations Strategic Missions Royal Family Kids’ Camp Teen Challenge Heritage House NorthEast of the Well MIKA Community Development Grand Canyon Havasupai Mental Health Outreach Other Designated TOTAL LOCAL/REGIONAL
$
$
35,169 68,136 10,045 83,261 13,562 116,990 10,010 3,075 25,019 24,920 390,187
Friends of Music $ Pilots Giving Deacons Giving Other Mission Giving TOTAL GIVING BY ST. ANDREW’S GROUPS $
2,771 2,520 53,648 916 59,855
MIKA Camp Create 2014
Project Hope Alliance Food Drive 2014
2014 Teen Challenge Thanksgiving Outreach
OTHER MISSION GIVING
TOTAL MISSION GIVING
$ 993,711 The 2014 Rummage Sale
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FINANCIAL UPDATE
2014 INCOME GRAPH 3.5
2014 Budget 2014 Received
3.0
December 2014 was the cliff hanger that has become a tradition at St. Andrew’s; however, it ended on the right side. Almost $2,000,000 of giving was received in the month of December, significantly contributing to our actual income for the year reaching $7,300,000, $136,000 higher than the original budget. Expenses were slightly over budget, for an overall favorable variance of net income from operations to budget of $126,000. As your new treasurer, my view is that there is a unique culture at St. Andrew’s that allows this to happen. This generosity, I believe, is also a reflection on the leadership guiding this ministry, and people are responding to what is happening at St. Andrew’s. This confidence building happens every day, every Saturday, and every Sunday, as the programs at St. Andrew’s resonate with its members, and the financial support follows. It is noteworthy that expense control appears to be in good order. The only material unbudgeted expense was the Joint Solution/Dismissal expense. On a purely “operating” basis, St. Andrew’s managed its income and expenses in a very disciplined manner, with the outcome of $440,000 net operating income.
Millions
2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 .5 0
Annual Pledges
2014 INCOME Pledge Envelopes Non-Pledge Envelopes Loose Offering Investment Income Special Gifts / Estates Tuition Income TOTALS 2014 DISBURSEMENTS
St. Andrew’s ends 2014 and begins 2015 in a very strong financial position. To summarize for our church family, financial highlights for 2014 include the following key milestones detailed above:
Gather Ministries Classic Worship Modern Worship Worship Production • Revenue and expenses were managed in a disciplined way. Build Ministries • Debt on the physical property was lowered by $800,000. Family Ministries • Our cash position was increased by $630,000, Adult Ministries replenishing reserves for future needs. Care Ministries • The extraordinary event of the dismissal from the Send Ministries Presbytery was successfully managed, with certain generous and committed members stepping forward to Missions General assist in the financing of this major event for part of the Global Outreach initial funding needed. Local/Regional Outreach Core Leadership These major 2014 financial accomplishments position Vision St. Andrew’s to move confidently into 2015. Ministry Respectfully submitted, Management Core Services Loren Pannier Communications Treasurer Business Administration Operations
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Other
Non-pledged
Tuition-Based Programs Preschool W.A.T.C.H. Programs Parent/Child TOTAL
BUDGET
RECEIVED
$ 2,571,000 3,349,000 138,000 1,542 0 1,140,458 $ 7,200,000
$ 2,460,670 3,494,050 146,257 1,653 133,111 1,100,117 $ 7,335,858
BUDGET
DISBURSED
423,483 208,961 157,489
396,874 202,322 150,245
874,018 329,936 189,306
884,467 319,838 190,842
563,328 113,100 291,092
465,101 207,800 294,619
420,795 279,992 214,005
408,518 279,529 247,013
268,930 418,351 1,099,104
272,074 419,936 1,124,753
637,756 325,198 71,756 $ 6,886,600
636,177 324,612 71,499 $ 6,896,219
ANNUAL MEETING St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Minutes of the Annual Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 9, 2014 Moderator: Rev. Dr. Richard Kannwischer Opening Prayer led by Rev. Dr. Richard Kannwischer at 10:45 a.m. Approval of the Minutes: Moved and Seconded – The minutes of the Annual Congregational Meeting of February 10, 2013, were approved by acclamation. Report of the Nominating Committee: Led by Ken Rhodes Election of the Deacons Class of 2017: Warren Coy, Pat Kishi, Valerie Kunz, Elizabeth Reynolds, Philip Reynolds, Patricia White, Jill Woodruff Election of the Elder Class of 2017: Tim Bauer, James Carter, Stacy McCullough, Penn Post, Nick Yaru Election of the Nominating Committee: Class of 2015: Al Gels, John Lehman, Vanda Post, Tom Taillon, Paula Zeller Class of 2016: Nancy Bell, Dana Binford, Greg Marchman, Willy Reese Class of 2017: Tim Bauer, Adam Goodman, Bret Hanson, Jim Manifold, Michelle Partington, Karen Pederson, Pat Scruggs Motion presented, no second needed: passed by acclamation. Motion by Rich to ordain and install on February 23, 2014; passed by acclamation. President of the Board of Trustees: Jack Weiblen. Jack reviewed the membership report: beginning active membership 3218, total membership gains, +148, total membership losses, - 111; total ending active membership of 3255. Treasurer’s Report: Jack Weiblen (on behalf of Treasurer Mike Lewis). Our receipts were slightly greater than budget and covered our expenses. Expenses were on budget. Contributions to the Building the Future fund covered our mortgage payments. Due to the generosity of contributions and expenses on budget, we were able to add to our capital reserves. Items for Congregational Action: Jack Weiblen. No items for congregational action. Presentation of the 2014 Budget as approved by Session. The budget is fiscally responsible. To a large extent we have a “roll-over budget” consistent with what was spent last year as well as income received last year. Recognition of Ministry: Rev. Dr. Richard Kannwischer Rev. Dr. Richard Kannwischer recognized the outgoing Elders and Deacons: Elders; Larry Beaty, Joe Cucinotti, John Fry, Casey O’Callaghan, Ken Rhodes, Alix Riley. Old Business: None - New Business: None Questions/Answers: February, 26, 2014, Presentation by Dana Allin, President, Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians Town Hall Meeting, Tuesday, March 11, 2014, in Dierenfield Hall Closing Prayer led by Rev. Dr. Richard Kannwischer at 11:05 a.m. _____________________________________ Rev. Dr. Richard Kannwischer _____________________________________ Elder Anita Sherbanee , Secretary of the Trustees
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES President VP Secretary Treasurer Clerk of Session
Jack Weiblen Anita Sherbanee David Team Mike Lewis Judy Combs
ELDERS 2015
Gina Bucher Jack Weiblen Carl Fuller Brett Sanders David Team
2016
Nancy Bell Anita Sherbanee Amy Guder Judy Johnson Nancy Longmire
2017
Tim Bauer James Carter Stacy McCullough Penn Post
Nick Yaru
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
ELDER CLASS: 2017 Tim Bauer James Carter Stacy McCullough Penn Post Nick Yaru
NOMINATING COMMITTEE CLASSES: 2016 Dana Binford Laura Forbes Greg Marchman Willy Reese Amy Guder
DEACON CLASS: 2017 Don Ayres Linda Bertone Mary Carey Warren Coy Aline Farmer Dorothy Gile 2017
Adam Goodman Bret Hanson Jim Manifold Michelle Partington Karen Pederson Pat Scruggs Tim Bauer
BOARD OF DEACONS
Moderator Vice-Moderator Advisor Treasurer Secretary Memorial Team
Sue Faassen Ann Lehman Kathy Lewis Jeff Freeman Shelley Atwood Ruth Gottuso Amy Tennyson Winn Stegmeir
Jan Haskell Pat Kishi Valerie Kunz Ann Lehman Janet Moody Elizabeth Reynolds
Communion
Outreach Connecting Hospitality/Food Visitation Prayer Admin Support
Charlotte DeMott Debbie Schulze Jan Landstrom Dianne O’Healy Joyce Shepherd Ann Lehman Denise Yaru Shelley Atwood
Philip Reynolds Gene Richardson Judy St. Sure Patricia White Jill Woodruff Michelle Partington 2018
Jack Weiblen Karen Taillon Chris Edmonds Tom Brock Corey Wicks
Conveners: Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Class of 2017
DEACON’S FUND ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT JANUARY – DECEMBER 2014 GENERAL FUND BALANCE – JANUARY 1, 2014 $19,827.97 Receipts: Deposits – offerings/gifts TOTAL Disbursements: Benevolences General expenses TOTAL
$ 34,763.89 48,558.84 $ 83,332.73
53,758.50 6,431.90 $ 60,190.40 $35,122.07 GENERAL FUND BALANCE – DECEMBER 31, 2014 $ 23,132.33
Pat Golden Joan Gillinger Mary Carey