THE WINDOW 1 Wednesday Activities
2 Open VB 7 pm
3
4
NEW YEAR, NEW CHALLENGES 5 January Bible Study
12 January Bible Study
19 Business Meeting 6 pm
26 Sunday Worship
6
13
20 Office Closed
27
7 Romeo’s Breakfast 8 am/ Juliet Breakfast 9 am/ Ev. Train.
8 Wednesday Activities
14 Romeo’s Breakfast 8 am/ Widow/Widower Lunch
15 WOM/ Wednesday Activities
21 Romeo’s Breakfast 8 am/ Juliet Breakfast 9 am
22 Wednesday Activities
9 Open VB 7 pm
10
16 Open VB 7 pm 17
23 Open VB 7 pm 24
11
18
25
Volume 68, Issue 2 February 2017 www.winbap.org Check out our Facebook page and download the Winstanley app for more information on services, events, and opportunities to serve. Sunday Schedule 8:15 & 10:55 am Worship 9:30 Sunday School 6:00 pm Evening Worship Wednesday Activities 5:00 pm Dinner 6-6:30 pm Children’s Choir 6-7 pm Prayer meeting Mission Friends Youth Worship Handbells 6:30-7:15 pm RA’s/GA’s 7-8 pm Chancel Choir 8:30 pm Open Basketball
28 Romeo’s Breakfast 8 am
Business Meeting February 19 at 6 pm to adopt the 2017 budget
Widow/Widower Lunch February 14 Hosted by the Deacons More info to come Postmaster: Return Service Requested
Winstanley gave $1,925 in canned goods in addition to funds collected for Christmas Baskets.
We didn’t exactly see it coming. We knew our furnaces were beginning to “nickel and dime” us, except that those nickels and dimes were more like hundreds of dollars here and thousands of dollars there. You know what they say about that. Pretty soon, you’re talking real money! After an emergency church council meeting and a called business meeting, which happened after second service on Sunday, January 22, we agreed unanimously to replace nine units of varying ages at a cost of just over $87,000. The financing, after making a down payment with existing funds and which happens at 6% over a five-year period, will have an annual $17,100.00 impact on the budget. The situation does have some plus sides. The replacement of these units will mean minimal repairs for the foreseeable future. In addition, these furnaces will be much more energy efficient units. With new furnaces some of the financial unknown is taken out of our future. Another plus—the work has already begun! The minus, of course, is greater stress on the budget.
lenged ourselves last year to a budget increase in anticipation of calling new staff. While we fell just short of the budget goal, we finished 2016, over $15, 500 ahead of our checkbook balance at the end of 2015. Winstanley folks have been extremely faithful and have proved up to the challenge. Beside, after September we anticipate having paid off the primary building debt. How great the inroad we make into paying the second debt of $50,000 remains to be seen, but we will be clearly much closer to being debt-free than has been the case for a very long time. All this happens at a moment when are hip deep in the Fill the Hill challenge. It is possible to view the furnace episode as a huge distraction. Or it is possible to take this moment in stride, act in good stewardship, and prepare for more of the good things God has already begun to show us during the first weeks of 2017. Believe me, we have had some good Fill the Hill outcomes, but, naturally, with the Lord in charge, the very best outcomes are the ones we have not seen yet! Excited to be your “Fill the Hill” pastor, Dr. Steve
However, you will remember that we chal-
The new church welcome center, dedicated on Sunday, January 8, and— due to weather—up and fully functioning on Sunday, January 22.
Permit No. 50 US Postage Paid O’Fallon, IL Non-Profit
As we set out to “Fill the Hill” this year, I would like to suggest three areas for consideration. First, consider your heart. Each of us should examine his or her own commitment to the body of Christ. The Lord has called us to worship and serve him in a loving, faithful family of believers. Family members are dedicated to one another and they seek to spend time together regularly. As we set out with the hopes of seeing our church filled with dedicated Christ-followers, are we demonstrating dedication ourselves?
NEW IN THE CHURCH LIBRARYShaken, by Tim Tebow
Second, consider your resources. Would you consider opening up your home and hosting a Sunday school party? Class members ought to share the responsibility of hosting these gatherings. One main purpose of a Sunday school party should be to invite friends and neighbors who don’t attend our church. This will give class members the opportunity to build relationships with those who don’t know Jesus.
VAN SCHEDULE
Third, consider the opportunities before you. Throughout the year, the church will provide opportunities to help equip you to do what God is calling you to do. In the month of February we are going to learn a helpful approach to sharing our faith with others. If you are interested in this evangelism training please see me as soon as possible. It’s not too late! Fielding
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
5 12 19 26
Mark Teichler Bruce Hicks Sarah Lancaster Mike Brown
920-6968 277-0661 558-3730 344-4092
Lea, Tyler and Emily Green & Immediate family
A note from Fred Domke, President (volunteer) Bridge Bread “I am grateful for the many volunteers from supporting churches who place orders, pick up orders, staff the Bridge Bread table at church for sales and collect, count and remit the funds that pay our Bakers wages and buy the ingredients for our products. Sales of Bridge Bread covers the Bakers’ well-earned wages and pays for the wholesome ingredients in Bridge Bread and a bit more. Of course, none of this would work without our wonderful customers. Thanks to customers at participating churches and at our Bake Shops. Because you supported our social enterprise by buying our products, volunteering and with your donations, Bridge Bread was able to pay the Bakers over $100,000 in wages in 2016. And the Bakers paid over $15,000 in Federal, State and City taxes. We are proud to demonstrate that with a little help, people that have experienced homelessness can be valuable contributing members of our community.”
8:15 Feb. 5 Feb. 12 Feb. 19 Feb. 26
Elaine Gantner Jerri Robbins/Linda Rogers Brad Taylor Ken Rogers
10:55 Feb. 5 Feb. 12 Feb. 19 Feb. 26
Louise Stegman J. Riggan, L. Haverman Rick & Evan Shepard D. Stegman/C. Mitchell
BUDGET SUMMARY FOR DECEMBER & WEEKLY STATISTICS Report for December Budget Checkbook Bal. 11/30/16
$ 84,006.28
Gross Budget Receipts
$ 34,840.65
Less Total Budget Expenditures
$ 42,049.91
Budget Checkbook Bal. 12/31/16
$ 76,797.02
Evangelism Training-evening of February 7, sign up with Fielding as soon as possible. To The Winstanley Family: Words cannot express our gratitude for the prayers, cards, visits, texts, emails, and monetary support received during Tyler’s recent hospitalization, rehab and recovery. While recovery is still ongoing, it is difficult for us to imagine how people get through these times without the support of church family and the power of prayer. So many prayers were said on Tyler’s behalf and they were felt deeply and sincerely by all of us involved. We serve an awesome and powerful God who is capable of knowing all that is needed to heal not only our bodies, but also our hearts, minds and souls. May each of you know that you have been a blessing to our family, immediate and extended, throughout this ordeal. With much love,
GREETER SCHEDULE
In this powerful book, Heisman Trophy winner, Tim Tebow passionately shares glimpses of his journey staying grounded in the face of disappointment, criticism and intense media scrutiny.
12/25 63
1/1 112
1/8 149
1/15 0
1/22 168
105
128
163
0
169
$5,905.60
$7,373.00
$9,578.35
$0
$9,339.51
Sunday School Worship Budget Off.
SECURITY TEAMS February 5
February 12
February 19
February 26
David Harrier Glenn Knobeloch Jim Bryant David Showmaker
Steve Campbell Mike Niederer Bruce Hicks Jim Smallwood
Rick Haverman Randy Saunders David Showmaker Dennis Reinard
Jim Newton Jim Robbins Dave Stidham Chris Hoots
ETC 10:55 Schedule February 5 Betty Heidenfelder Captain Rainbow Room Nicole/Ross Poletti Garden Room Janice Henry Yvonne Saunders Ocean Room Mary Jane Heuer-Allard Karen Sandefur
February 12 Connie Rutledge Captain Rainbow Room Rick/Lyn Haverman Garden Room Chris Hoots Gabby Johnson Ocean Room Alison Poe Sarah Lancaster
February 19
February 26
Carlene Mitchell, Captain Rainbow Room Matt/Gabby Clark Garden Room Laura Showmaker Samantha Stegman Ocean Room Dillon Campbell Charlene Siegel
Laura Osborn, Captain Rainbow Room Jason/Mesa Wemhoener-Cuite Garden Room Megan/Chris Flahan Ocean Room Scott & Ellie Lively Michelle Struense
As we set out to “Fill the Hill” this year, I would like to suggest three areas for consideration. First, consider your heart. Each of us should examine his or her own commitment to the body of Christ. The Lord has called us to worship and serve him in a loving, faithful family of believers. Family members are dedicated to one another and they seek to spend time together regularly. As we set out with the hopes of seeing our church filled with dedicated Christ-followers, are we demonstrating dedication ourselves?
NEW IN THE CHURCH LIBRARYShaken, by Tim Tebow
Second, consider your resources. Would you consider opening up your home and hosting a Sunday school party? Class members ought to share the responsibility of hosting these gatherings. One main purpose of a Sunday school party should be to invite friends and neighbors who don’t attend our church. This will give class members the opportunity to build relationships with those who don’t know Jesus.
VAN SCHEDULE
Third, consider the opportunities before you. Throughout the year, the church will provide opportunities to help equip you to do what God is calling you to do. In the month of February we are going to learn a helpful approach to sharing our faith with others. If you are interested in this evangelism training please see me as soon as possible. It’s not too late! Fielding
Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.
5 12 19 26
Mark Teichler Bruce Hicks Sarah Lancaster Mike Brown
920-6968 277-0661 558-3730 344-4092
Lea, Tyler and Emily Green & Immediate family
A note from Fred Domke, President (volunteer) Bridge Bread “I am grateful for the many volunteers from supporting churches who place orders, pick up orders, staff the Bridge Bread table at church for sales and collect, count and remit the funds that pay our Bakers wages and buy the ingredients for our products. Sales of Bridge Bread covers the Bakers’ well-earned wages and pays for the wholesome ingredients in Bridge Bread and a bit more. Of course, none of this would work without our wonderful customers. Thanks to customers at participating churches and at our Bake Shops. Because you supported our social enterprise by buying our products, volunteering and with your donations, Bridge Bread was able to pay the Bakers over $100,000 in wages in 2016. And the Bakers paid over $15,000 in Federal, State and City taxes. We are proud to demonstrate that with a little help, people that have experienced homelessness can be valuable contributing members of our community.”
8:15 Feb. 5 Feb. 12 Feb. 19 Feb. 26
Elaine Gantner Jerri Robbins/Linda Rogers Brad Taylor Ken Rogers
10:55 Feb. 5 Feb. 12 Feb. 19 Feb. 26
Louise Stegman J. Riggan, L. Haverman Rick & Evan Shepard D. Stegman/C. Mitchell
BUDGET SUMMARY FOR DECEMBER & WEEKLY STATISTICS Report for December Budget Checkbook Bal. 11/30/16
$ 84,006.28
Gross Budget Receipts
$ 34,840.65
Less Total Budget Expenditures
$ 42,049.91
Budget Checkbook Bal. 12/31/16
$ 76,797.02
Evangelism Training-evening of February 7, sign up with Fielding as soon as possible. To The Winstanley Family: Words cannot express our gratitude for the prayers, cards, visits, texts, emails, and monetary support received during Tyler’s recent hospitalization, rehab and recovery. While recovery is still ongoing, it is difficult for us to imagine how people get through these times without the support of church family and the power of prayer. So many prayers were said on Tyler’s behalf and they were felt deeply and sincerely by all of us involved. We serve an awesome and powerful God who is capable of knowing all that is needed to heal not only our bodies, but also our hearts, minds and souls. May each of you know that you have been a blessing to our family, immediate and extended, throughout this ordeal. With much love,
GREETER SCHEDULE
In this powerful book, Heisman Trophy winner, Tim Tebow passionately shares glimpses of his journey staying grounded in the face of disappointment, criticism and intense media scrutiny.
12/25 63
1/1 112
1/8 149
1/15 0
1/22 168
105
128
163
0
169
$5,905.60
$7,373.00
$9,578.35
$0
$9,339.51
Sunday School Worship Budget Off.
SECURITY TEAMS February 5
February 12
February 19
February 26
David Harrier Glenn Knobeloch Jim Bryant David Showmaker
Steve Campbell Mike Niederer Bruce Hicks Jim Smallwood
Rick Haverman Randy Saunders David Showmaker Dennis Reinard
Jim Newton Jim Robbins Dave Stidham Chris Hoots
ETC 10:55 Schedule February 5 Betty Heidenfelder Captain Rainbow Room Nicole/Ross Poletti Garden Room Janice Henry Yvonne Saunders Ocean Room Mary Jane Heuer-Allard Karen Sandefur
February 12 Connie Rutledge Captain Rainbow Room Rick/Lyn Haverman Garden Room Chris Hoots Gabby Johnson Ocean Room Alison Poe Sarah Lancaster
February 19
February 26
Carlene Mitchell, Captain Rainbow Room Matt/Gabby Clark Garden Room Laura Showmaker Samantha Stegman Ocean Room Dillon Campbell Charlene Siegel
Laura Osborn, Captain Rainbow Room Jason/Mesa Wemhoener-Cuite Garden Room Megan/Chris Flahan Ocean Room Scott & Ellie Lively Michelle Struense
THE WINDOW 1 Wednesday Activities
2 Open VB 7 pm
3
4
NEW YEAR, NEW CHALLENGES 5 January Bible Study
12 January Bible Study
19 Business Meeting 6 pm
26 Sunday Worship
6
13
20 Office Closed
27
7 Romeo’s Breakfast 8 am/ Juliet Breakfast 9 am/ Ev. Train.
8 Wednesday Activities
14 Romeo’s Breakfast 8 am/ Widow/Widower Lunch
15 WOM/ Wednesday Activities
21 Romeo’s Breakfast 8 am/ Juliet Breakfast 9 am
22 Wednesday Activities
9 Open VB 7 pm
10
16 Open VB 7 pm 17
23 Open VB 7 pm 24
11
18
25
Volume 68, Issue 2 February 2017 www.winbap.org Check out our Facebook page and download the Winstanley app for more information on services, events, and opportunities to serve. Sunday Schedule 8:15 & 10:55 am Worship 9:30 Sunday School 6:00 pm Evening Worship Wednesday Activities 5:00 pm Dinner 6-6:30 pm Children’s Choir 6-7 pm Prayer meeting Mission Friends Youth Worship Handbells 6:30-7:15 pm RA’s/GA’s 7-8 pm Chancel Choir 8:30 pm Open Basketball
28 Romeo’s Breakfast 8 am
Business Meeting February 19 at 6 pm to adopt the 2017 budget
Widow/Widower Lunch February 14 Hosted by the Deacons More info to come Postmaster: Return Service Requested
Winstanley gave $1,925 in canned goods in addition to funds collected for Christmas Baskets.
We didn’t exactly see it coming. We knew our furnaces were beginning to “nickel and dime” us, except that those nickels and dimes were more like hundreds of dollars here and thousands of dollars there. You know what they say about that. Pretty soon, you’re talking real money! After an emergency church council meeting and a called business meeting, which happened after second service on Sunday, January 22, we agreed unanimously to replace nine units of varying ages at a cost of just over $87,000. The financing, after making a down payment with existing funds and which happens at 6% over a five-year period, will have an annual $17,100.00 impact on the budget. The situation does have some plus sides. The replacement of these units will mean minimal repairs for the foreseeable future. In addition, these furnaces will be much more energy efficient units. With new furnaces some of the financial unknown is taken out of our future. Another plus—the work has already begun! The minus, of course, is greater stress on the budget.
lenged ourselves last year to a budget increase in anticipation of calling new staff. While we fell just short of the budget goal, we finished 2016, over $15, 500 ahead of our checkbook balance at the end of 2015. Winstanley folks have been extremely faithful and have proved up to the challenge. Beside, after September we anticipate having paid off the primary building debt. How great the inroad we make into paying the second debt of $50,000 remains to be seen, but we will be clearly much closer to being debt-free than has been the case for a very long time. All this happens at a moment when are hip deep in the Fill the Hill challenge. It is possible to view the furnace episode as a huge distraction. Or it is possible to take this moment in stride, act in good stewardship, and prepare for more of the good things God has already begun to show us during the first weeks of 2017. Believe me, we have had some good Fill the Hill outcomes, but, naturally, with the Lord in charge, the very best outcomes are the ones we have not seen yet! Excited to be your “Fill the Hill” pastor, Dr. Steve
However, you will remember that we chal-
The new church welcome center, dedicated on Sunday, January 8, and— due to weather—up and fully functioning on Sunday, January 22.
Permit No. 50 US Postage Paid O’Fallon, IL Non-Profit