Mission Committee Report, The most important item is the Christmas
Offering will be divided into three parts.
- Local: The Shalome Zone
- National: The Missionary in Nome Alaska
- International: The Medical Clinic in Haiti
Thank you John Harbison
Monday, October 18, 2010
October Christian Ed. report
What’s Going on with the Children
Sunday Mornings:
Sunday School and Kidzone are off to a good start. We are averaging over twenty children at each. We have also seen some new families. The curriculum we are using is Group’s Hands on Bible. It took a little getting used to but now everyone loves it. The children are doing a lot better with their memory verses this year as well. The Sunday School format has changed and we are holding a junior elementary class pre-k-2nd, and a senior elementary class 3rd-5th with three teachers per class.
Wednesday Evenings:
Wednesday programming is now called Impact Zone and we are doing Bible Trivia in a TV show format. We are averaging 10 children per week with half or more being children from outside our church. We feel that this program would draw in a lot more families if held on an alternative night. Wednesday has a lot of competing events.
Fall Festival:
The children’s activities at the Fall Festival went very well. We had over fifty children participate throughout the day. The youth did an excellent job working it in the morning. We saw many families from outside of the church. A couple families expressed interest in attending our church on Sundays.
What’s Coming Up?
We are doing a combined Trunk or Treat/Halloween Extravaganza with the Girl Scouts on Saturday October 30th at 4PM. We will also be continuing monthly Family Movie Days. Our Christmas Play will be Sunday December 19th.
Liz & Mark Von Wald
Sunday Mornings:
Sunday School and Kidzone are off to a good start. We are averaging over twenty children at each. We have also seen some new families. The curriculum we are using is Group’s Hands on Bible. It took a little getting used to but now everyone loves it. The children are doing a lot better with their memory verses this year as well. The Sunday School format has changed and we are holding a junior elementary class pre-k-2nd, and a senior elementary class 3rd-5th with three teachers per class.
Wednesday Evenings:
Wednesday programming is now called Impact Zone and we are doing Bible Trivia in a TV show format. We are averaging 10 children per week with half or more being children from outside our church. We feel that this program would draw in a lot more families if held on an alternative night. Wednesday has a lot of competing events.
Fall Festival:
The children’s activities at the Fall Festival went very well. We had over fifty children participate throughout the day. The youth did an excellent job working it in the morning. We saw many families from outside of the church. A couple families expressed interest in attending our church on Sundays.
What’s Coming Up?
We are doing a combined Trunk or Treat/Halloween Extravaganza with the Girl Scouts on Saturday October 30th at 4PM. We will also be continuing monthly Family Movie Days. Our Christmas Play will be Sunday December 19th.
Liz & Mark Von Wald
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Trustees Report - September and October
Projects Completed:
Don Mason re-tubed the boiler at HT; no cost to Trinity.
Tri-Lock secured all corner shingles on HT Bell tower, no additional cost.
Rob installed protective and attractive enclosure for water heater in HT kitchen
Contracted for snowplowing ($4,450) and salting ($170 each, after first)
Installed energy-efficient fluorescent tubes and ballasts in main church and gym ($2964)
Bought gasoline powered hedge trimmer ($270)
Bought two lightweight 6’ tables and two 8’ tables ($240)
Approved donation to Fire Company ($100)
Projects Planned or In Work:
Replace all old zone valves at HT ($2600, shared 50/50 with HT Committee)
Install an 8x10 metal shed near dumpster, for gas grill and snow blower storage ($400)
Provide a small shed for garbage cans at “youth house” ($200)
Install a lockset in door from DD room to Nursery, as requested by Nursery attendant
Add safe sanctuary windows in five doors in main church building
Exploring installation of a 4’x 8’ TRINITY sign on our property near I-190
Exploring replacement of front sign (in driveway) with a programmable led type.
Investigating cost-effectiveness of outsourcing lawn and cemetery mowing.
Don Mason re-tubed the boiler at HT; no cost to Trinity.
Tri-Lock secured all corner shingles on HT Bell tower, no additional cost.
Rob installed protective and attractive enclosure for water heater in HT kitchen
Contracted for snowplowing ($4,450) and salting ($170 each, after first)
Installed energy-efficient fluorescent tubes and ballasts in main church and gym ($2964)
Bought gasoline powered hedge trimmer ($270)
Bought two lightweight 6’ tables and two 8’ tables ($240)
Approved donation to Fire Company ($100)
Projects Planned or In Work:
Replace all old zone valves at HT ($2600, shared 50/50 with HT Committee)
Install an 8x10 metal shed near dumpster, for gas grill and snow blower storage ($400)
Provide a small shed for garbage cans at “youth house” ($200)
Install a lockset in door from DD room to Nursery, as requested by Nursery attendant
Add safe sanctuary windows in five doors in main church building
Exploring installation of a 4’x 8’ TRINITY sign on our property near I-190
Exploring replacement of front sign (in driveway) with a programmable led type.
Investigating cost-effectiveness of outsourcing lawn and cemetery mowing.
Prayer Ministries Report
Sunday morning Adult Education Class is continuing on The Lord's Prayer.
The third meeting of the Island Prayer Group is coming up on Tuesday, Oct. 19...we look forward to some newcomers each time. Other Churches have been sent a detailed invitation to recommend this ecumenical prayer gathering to those who have an interest in praying together for Island and wider issues as well as personal needs. Persons who have attended are asked to invite others too.
I am hoping for others from Trinity to come and see what a good thing it is to pray in unity with others.
Some possible prayer expansion may come with a planned Sunday evening informal supper and service in the Family Room. This is still in the planning stages but the format would include a time for prayer at the end of the service, including praying for personal needs.
Sue Kaiser, Prayer Ministries Coordinator
The third meeting of the Island Prayer Group is coming up on Tuesday, Oct. 19...we look forward to some newcomers each time. Other Churches have been sent a detailed invitation to recommend this ecumenical prayer gathering to those who have an interest in praying together for Island and wider issues as well as personal needs. Persons who have attended are asked to invite others too.
I am hoping for others from Trinity to come and see what a good thing it is to pray in unity with others.
Some possible prayer expansion may come with a planned Sunday evening informal supper and service in the Family Room. This is still in the planning stages but the format would include a time for prayer at the end of the service, including praying for personal needs.
Sue Kaiser, Prayer Ministries Coordinator
Saturday, October 16, 2010
October SPRC report
SPRC Report to the Trinity Church Council for October 2010
1.) The SPRC reviewed changes to the 2011 Recommended pastor’s Compensation Package as recommended by the new Upper New York Conference. The package would increase expenses by approximately $800 per year. This cost is offset by a grant from the conference of about $9,000 in 2011.
2.) The SPRC has recommended 2011 Preliminary Budget changes to the finance committee for staff to include
a. Incremental wage increases of 3% to the full time staff positions of senior pastor, office manager and part time positions of office assistant, custodian, events person, supervisor of building and grounds, visitation coordinator and crib room.
b.Continuation of the health care allowance to the Christian education directors and youth coordinator.
c.Adjusting the Contemporary Worship leader position from ¼ to ½ time. This position would also receive a health care allowance.
3.) Based on the continued positive financial results the SPRC recommended to the finance committee and were approved to provide 2010 recognition awards to staff members.
4.) The Contemporary worship leader status should be continued with increased responsibilities to be defined by the SPRC and the senior pastor. The SPRC also recommends that Trinity request to the Bishop that Nathan Lange to be designated a local licensed pastor at Trinity UMC. This would allow him to administer weddings, baptisms and communion here as well as Ontario St.Church.
5.) New forms for Upper New York Conference (UNY Conference)
a.)SPRC Advisory Form
b.)Pastor’s Advisory Form
c.)SPRC – Pastor Covenant Form
d.)The church Profile
e.)The Pastor Profile
The SPRC is updating the church profile with input received from the congregation and leadership. This form is due December 1.
6.) Appraisals , reviews and 2011 goals are underway and be completed earlier this year so the results can be used to provide required assistance in a more timely manner and be used in the ongoing church visioning process.
Respectfully submitted for the SPRC by Charlie Yund
1.) The SPRC reviewed changes to the 2011 Recommended pastor’s Compensation Package as recommended by the new Upper New York Conference. The package would increase expenses by approximately $800 per year. This cost is offset by a grant from the conference of about $9,000 in 2011.
2.) The SPRC has recommended 2011 Preliminary Budget changes to the finance committee for staff to include
a. Incremental wage increases of 3% to the full time staff positions of senior pastor, office manager and part time positions of office assistant, custodian, events person, supervisor of building and grounds, visitation coordinator and crib room.
b.Continuation of the health care allowance to the Christian education directors and youth coordinator.
c.Adjusting the Contemporary Worship leader position from ¼ to ½ time. This position would also receive a health care allowance.
3.) Based on the continued positive financial results the SPRC recommended to the finance committee and were approved to provide 2010 recognition awards to staff members.
4.) The Contemporary worship leader status should be continued with increased responsibilities to be defined by the SPRC and the senior pastor. The SPRC also recommends that Trinity request to the Bishop that Nathan Lange to be designated a local licensed pastor at Trinity UMC. This would allow him to administer weddings, baptisms and communion here as well as Ontario St.Church.
5.) New forms for Upper New York Conference (UNY Conference)
a.)SPRC Advisory Form
b.)Pastor’s Advisory Form
c.)SPRC – Pastor Covenant Form
d.)The church Profile
e.)The Pastor Profile
The SPRC is updating the church profile with input received from the congregation and leadership. This form is due December 1.
6.) Appraisals , reviews and 2011 goals are underway and be completed earlier this year so the results can be used to provide required assistance in a more timely manner and be used in the ongoing church visioning process.
Respectfully submitted for the SPRC by Charlie Yund
October Finance Report
The Finance Committee held its regularly scheduled October meeting on the 12th.
Through September, the General Fund balance is $17.7k vs. -$2.3k in 2009, while our apportionment payments are fully funded. This results from $10k increased General Fund giving, $11k lower spending vs. 2009, including perhaps $12k lower gas heating costs. Also, about $10k was given by a family which left Grand Island last year.
Our reduced spending budget combined with increased giving and lower gas costs have allowed us to fully fund apportionments while marginally increasing spending vs. budget.
Increased General Fund giving is, however, offset by a $10.7k reduction in Capital Fund giving.
Commitment Sunday for the 2011 Stewardship Campaign will be November 7th. It is important that pledges be returned promptly since the Church Charge Conference is scheduled for December 1st.
The SPRC requests $2000 be added to their budget to support year-end gifts for non-salaried staff. After discussion this motion was made, seconded and passed.
The process of assembling the candidate 2011 budget has begun.
Chris Hipp – chair Finance Committee
Through September, the General Fund balance is $17.7k vs. -$2.3k in 2009, while our apportionment payments are fully funded. This results from $10k increased General Fund giving, $11k lower spending vs. 2009, including perhaps $12k lower gas heating costs. Also, about $10k was given by a family which left Grand Island last year.
Our reduced spending budget combined with increased giving and lower gas costs have allowed us to fully fund apportionments while marginally increasing spending vs. budget.
Increased General Fund giving is, however, offset by a $10.7k reduction in Capital Fund giving.
Commitment Sunday for the 2011 Stewardship Campaign will be November 7th. It is important that pledges be returned promptly since the Church Charge Conference is scheduled for December 1st.
The SPRC requests $2000 be added to their budget to support year-end gifts for non-salaried staff. After discussion this motion was made, seconded and passed.
The process of assembling the candidate 2011 budget has begun.
Chris Hipp – chair Finance Committee
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