Only a brief prayer ministry report this month: Sadly, there's been a slow down in forming the ecumenical prayer group, yet some genuine interest in having it happen. I'm waiting for input/ eval. from others on a letter to pastors I submitted to the group. I'll follow up at the beginning of July.
Sue
Monday, June 21, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
SPRC report for June (Sorry it's late)
The SPRC has continued to discuss the staff review s and will work with the program staff to define their goals into specific actions that will move our programs forward. While Trinity Church itself does not have well defined goals each staff member has been asked to fine tune their goals with Pastor Jeff. We as the church council should continue to look at the things we as a church must do to successfully meet God’s will. This is an ongoing process to define our future.
The SPRC discussed 2010 budget adjustments suggested by Pastor Jeff. We have previously approved adding Nate Lange as the Contemporary worship leader. Additional items for health insurance for the senior pastor and staff recognition awards were approved if the budget was met. Restoring cuts to the music, youth and children’s ministries is supported to maintain strong tools for the staff to perform their duties.
The proposal to support Jeanine Klock’s summer program was reviewed. It is recommended that Trinity not hire any staff for this project but we agreed it is a worthwhile program for our church to encourage.
Respectfully,
Charlie Yund
The SPRC discussed 2010 budget adjustments suggested by Pastor Jeff. We have previously approved adding Nate Lange as the Contemporary worship leader. Additional items for health insurance for the senior pastor and staff recognition awards were approved if the budget was met. Restoring cuts to the music, youth and children’s ministries is supported to maintain strong tools for the staff to perform their duties.
The proposal to support Jeanine Klock’s summer program was reviewed. It is recommended that Trinity not hire any staff for this project but we agreed it is a worthwhile program for our church to encourage.
Respectfully,
Charlie Yund
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Youth Report (June 2010)
~The youth will finish up Sunday School this week with a Party.
~We’re continuing to gear-up for the Workcamp Mission Trip and doing our last fundraiser Sunday May 27th. We’re asking for you to bring your five cent returnables to us, and if you have too many we would love to pick them up on Saturday May 26th. Please contact Ginny by phone (716)480-3114 or e-mail at Ginnylynner@hotmail.com.
~Thank you all for your love, prayers, and support of the youth!
~We’re continuing to gear-up for the Workcamp Mission Trip and doing our last fundraiser Sunday May 27th. We’re asking for you to bring your five cent returnables to us, and if you have too many we would love to pick them up on Saturday May 26th. Please contact Ginny by phone (716)480-3114 or e-mail at Ginnylynner@hotmail.com.
~Thank you all for your love, prayers, and support of the youth!
June Contemporary Worship report
The contemporary service continues to go well. We said goodbye to Josh and Sarah Lange whose new baby has left them too sleep-deprived to be committed to the music ministry (and who are moving next month anyways); they have been replaced by Kelly Petrie (vocals) and John Gast (drums). We also added a new violin/bongo player, Amy Bidell, who has been a great addition, though we now need to look at investing in a microphone suitable for a violin.
We have been looking at ways to expand our ministry beyond Sunday mornings: on the Fourth of July we will be coordinating an all day event at the church including a joint worship service at 10:30 (with no 9am service) and a concert in the evening before the fireworks. We're hoping to make this an outreach event as well and are planning on advertising the concert and firework viewing in the dispatch and with flyers in the apartments across the road- depending on resource availability we may also advertise the picnic, at least the dinner time portion of it. We're also starting to make plans for an evening of music and refreshments for VBS parents- we would pass out flyers to parents dropping off their kids for VBS throughout the week and, on one of the last evenings, have another concert (with refreshments available) during the the VBS time (so parents can drop off their kids and stay instead of leaving). We are also open to other ministry suggestions.
The finance committee asked about our financial needs (specifically regarding the proposed additional spending for this year)- I am currently working on a budget proposal for the addition of a new line in next years budget, but in the meantime some of our equipment should be replaced and there are several items that would be very helpful if purchased; we would appreciate whatever the church can spare for us. (And, I'll try to have some concrete figures for more pressing needs/desires in mind at the meeting.)
-Nate
We have been looking at ways to expand our ministry beyond Sunday mornings: on the Fourth of July we will be coordinating an all day event at the church including a joint worship service at 10:30 (with no 9am service) and a concert in the evening before the fireworks. We're hoping to make this an outreach event as well and are planning on advertising the concert and firework viewing in the dispatch and with flyers in the apartments across the road- depending on resource availability we may also advertise the picnic, at least the dinner time portion of it. We're also starting to make plans for an evening of music and refreshments for VBS parents- we would pass out flyers to parents dropping off their kids for VBS throughout the week and, on one of the last evenings, have another concert (with refreshments available) during the the VBS time (so parents can drop off their kids and stay instead of leaving). We are also open to other ministry suggestions.
The finance committee asked about our financial needs (specifically regarding the proposed additional spending for this year)- I am currently working on a budget proposal for the addition of a new line in next years budget, but in the meantime some of our equipment should be replaced and there are several items that would be very helpful if purchased; we would appreciate whatever the church can spare for us. (And, I'll try to have some concrete figures for more pressing needs/desires in mind at the meeting.)
-Nate
Trustees Report, June 2010
Information:
Heavy rains in early May and early June left water in the basement. We are looking for causes and solutions.
Shingles blown from HT bell tower were replaced, but installer’s lift damaged the lawn.
An anonymous donor replaced the refrigerator in the small kitchen with a new one.
We still have unneeded John Deere spreader and plow blade attachments for sale.
Projects Completed:
Fire extinguisher system in main kitchen refurbished ($1310).
New water cooler installed in main entryway ($460).
Bringing electrical power to equipment garage dropped; too costly ($3275)
Projects Planned or In Process:
Three cross-and-flame logo mats on order and nearly complete
Parking lot repair/sealing/striping started by Del Prince Co.
Chevron window was inspected. Leak appears to be result of faulty installation.
Switching telecommunication services to Time Warner from Verizon put on hold.
Expanding small double door room approved by Trustees. Capital Fund will pay.
Church Council Decision Needed:
Trustees approved mounting large wood decorative structure from HT on Family Room wall PENDING Church Council approval and selection of location.
Heavy rains in early May and early June left water in the basement. We are looking for causes and solutions.
Shingles blown from HT bell tower were replaced, but installer’s lift damaged the lawn.
An anonymous donor replaced the refrigerator in the small kitchen with a new one.
We still have unneeded John Deere spreader and plow blade attachments for sale.
Projects Completed:
Fire extinguisher system in main kitchen refurbished ($1310).
New water cooler installed in main entryway ($460).
Bringing electrical power to equipment garage dropped; too costly ($3275)
Projects Planned or In Process:
Three cross-and-flame logo mats on order and nearly complete
Parking lot repair/sealing/striping started by Del Prince Co.
Chevron window was inspected. Leak appears to be result of faulty installation.
Switching telecommunication services to Time Warner from Verizon put on hold.
Expanding small double door room approved by Trustees. Capital Fund will pay.
Church Council Decision Needed:
Trustees approved mounting large wood decorative structure from HT on Family Room wall PENDING Church Council approval and selection of location.
Christian Ed. report for June
Well, we are at the end of the school year. This past Wednesday June 16, 2010 is the last Wednesday of children's programming until fall. Sunday June 20, 2010 was our end of the year combined Sunday School and Kidzone Celebration. We will be starting our Summer Children's Church on July 4th at 9am and will also include children's activities for the picnic that day.
July will be focused on VBS preparation. We will kick this off with our float at the parade. We will also be having weekly VBS volunteer and committee meetings with a preparation component. Our VBS registration carnival is July 31st and remember to save the dates for VBS August 8-14 from 6-8:30 PM.
~Mark and Liz
July will be focused on VBS preparation. We will kick this off with our float at the parade. We will also be having weekly VBS volunteer and committee meetings with a preparation component. Our VBS registration carnival is July 31st and remember to save the dates for VBS August 8-14 from 6-8:30 PM.
~Mark and Liz
June Finance Committee report
Through May the General Fund status is:
The positive GF balance does not reflect several thousand dollars in accrued gas heating costs (which will be spread over the year), but does include the $10k which we started the year with (as has been our practice).
This situation is very positive, particularly in comparison to recent years, which has permitted addition of $9k to the GF budget: Also, we anticipate our heating costs be be about $5k lower than budgeted.
2010 Budget additions
Employee healthcare $3k
Part-time Contemporary Worship leader starting in June $6k
Based on our favorable financial position, the Finance Committee voted to contribute $3.7k to Apportionments to make up our year-to-date shortfall and to begin giving 14.6% of our monthly GF income to Apportionments (vs. our current 10%) starting in June. We will continue this as long as our financial position permits. This will increase our monthly cash outflow by $1 - 1.5k.
The FC then considered $9k in requests for recommendation for additional spending, submitted last month by Pastor Childs. The Finance Committee is not charged with choosing how spending increases are allocated (that being the responsibility of the Church Council and Pastor Childs). Given that, the Committee was asked for input on recommending a $3k increase to the General Fund budget.
Respectfully submitted,
Chris Hipp -Chair, Finance Committee
| 2010 | 2009 | Difference | |
| Givng | $160.1k | $151.8k | +$8.3k |
| Spending | $146.1k | $165.1k | -$19k |
| Balance | +$20.6k | -$2.9k | +$17.7k* |
| GF Giving vs. forecast | +$5.8k | ||
| Capital Fund giving | $14.2k | $20.5k | -$6.3k |
| (* this looks like an error, I think it should be +$23.5k- Nate) | |||
The positive GF balance does not reflect several thousand dollars in accrued gas heating costs (which will be spread over the year), but does include the $10k which we started the year with (as has been our practice).
This situation is very positive, particularly in comparison to recent years, which has permitted addition of $9k to the GF budget: Also, we anticipate our heating costs be be about $5k lower than budgeted.
2010 Budget additions
Employee healthcare $3k
Part-time Contemporary Worship leader starting in June $6k
Based on our favorable financial position, the Finance Committee voted to contribute $3.7k to Apportionments to make up our year-to-date shortfall and to begin giving 14.6% of our monthly GF income to Apportionments (vs. our current 10%) starting in June. We will continue this as long as our financial position permits. This will increase our monthly cash outflow by $1 - 1.5k.
The FC then considered $9k in requests for recommendation for additional spending, submitted last month by Pastor Childs. The Finance Committee is not charged with choosing how spending increases are allocated (that being the responsibility of the Church Council and Pastor Childs). Given that, the Committee was asked for input on recommending a $3k increase to the General Fund budget.
Respectfully submitted,
Chris Hipp -Chair, Finance Committee
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
A Rush Order
This request has come to us just after the Church Council met last month.
Jeannine Klock has been praying about and developing a summer "school" for children of working parents who need a safe place for their children during the summer vacation. She has modeled some of her forms after the program offered at St. Stevens during the summer and begun to gather teachers and curriculuum.
I asked the UMW to sponsor it as a mission with contributions from it going to the UMW but they felt they could not (and it would have been a large undertaking to handle the finances through their account. For Trinity Church it will be another #200 or #900 account in our list of many such accounts.)
So I am asking for your prayers and support to do all we can to quickly make this a possibility for Jeannine to offer this summer school (camp) for children in our church and the community. She has a couple teachers lined up and her son Anthony set to feed the children each day. But we need to get the word out for families to register for this NOW.
Are Trinity Church and the Church Council able to help make ministries like this happen, and happen quickly? I know some of you need to think about things. I would ask that we all pray as we think and all do whatever little piece we can to help Jeannine help children and families this summer. One of the questions is can we set up the payments for the teacher services as subcontractors to this program?
John, I am seeing this as a mission outreach of our church (especially as there will be a possibility of scholarship help for the weekly cost of the program) but as with many of our missions like refugees or Gateway/Longview we seem to have one person who runs with it. Jeannine would be such a runner.
Bob Kaiser has indicated the church insurance will cover the program, but he wants us to get a building use agreement negotiated and signed.
The summer school was going to make a donation to UMW but will now make that donation to the church for the use of the space. As our budget is balanced with more income than outgo, I would like to use income from this program to support our Christian Education program whose budget was cut in our efforts to set a balanced budget.
I have support from Ginny Wilkinson for them to use the nursery school room if needed, and support from Mark and Liz.
Nate, can we get this on the council blog and ask for comments? How do you see us building consensus or calling for votes once a couple details are worked out? We need this soon rather than at the next meeting for the hope of having any students enrolled.
Thanks for all of your help in making this little miracle happen.
Jeannine Klock has been praying about and developing a summer "school" for children of working parents who need a safe place for their children during the summer vacation. She has modeled some of her forms after the program offered at St. Stevens during the summer and begun to gather teachers and curriculuum.
I asked the UMW to sponsor it as a mission with contributions from it going to the UMW but they felt they could not (and it would have been a large undertaking to handle the finances through their account. For Trinity Church it will be another #200 or #900 account in our list of many such accounts.)
So I am asking for your prayers and support to do all we can to quickly make this a possibility for Jeannine to offer this summer school (camp) for children in our church and the community. She has a couple teachers lined up and her son Anthony set to feed the children each day. But we need to get the word out for families to register for this NOW.
Are Trinity Church and the Church Council able to help make ministries like this happen, and happen quickly? I know some of you need to think about things. I would ask that we all pray as we think and all do whatever little piece we can to help Jeannine help children and families this summer. One of the questions is can we set up the payments for the teacher services as subcontractors to this program?
John, I am seeing this as a mission outreach of our church (especially as there will be a possibility of scholarship help for the weekly cost of the program) but as with many of our missions like refugees or Gateway/Longview we seem to have one person who runs with it. Jeannine would be such a runner.
Bob Kaiser has indicated the church insurance will cover the program, but he wants us to get a building use agreement negotiated and signed.
The summer school was going to make a donation to UMW but will now make that donation to the church for the use of the space. As our budget is balanced with more income than outgo, I would like to use income from this program to support our Christian Education program whose budget was cut in our efforts to set a balanced budget.
I have support from Ginny Wilkinson for them to use the nursery school room if needed, and support from Mark and Liz.
Nate, can we get this on the council blog and ask for comments? How do you see us building consensus or calling for votes once a couple details are worked out? We need this soon rather than at the next meeting for the hope of having any students enrolled.
Thanks for all of your help in making this little miracle happen.
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