Annual Report 2011

qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmrtyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnmqwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbn

Oromocto Pastoral Charge

Annual Report

2011

2 | P a g e

Table of Contents

Oromocto Pastoral Charge

Rev Robert McDowell, M.Div, R.P.C. 3

Winter and Spring Meeting of the Congregations 4

Joint Session 4

Session, Special Report, Pine Grove 6

Ministry and Personnel 7

Mission and Service Fund 8

Pastoral Charge Treasurer 9

Pastoral Charge Financial Statements and Proposed 2012 Budget

• unaudited 11

United Church Women 16

OPH Singers 17

Presbytery 17

Oromocto United Church

Stewards 18

Oromocto United Church Financial Statements and Proposes 2012 Budget

• unaudited 20

Senior Choir 25

Sunday School 26

Trustees 27

Building and Grounds 27

Rotary Club Monday Night Dinners 28

Pine Grove United Church

Pine Grove Financial Statements 29

• unaudited

3 | P a g e

Rev Robert McDowell, M.Div, R.P.C. Last summer Jack Layton died. He wrote all Canadians a letter that was released after his death. Remember his final words to us?

My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world. All my very best. Jack Layton

His words impacted many of us regardless of political affiliation or leaning. We respected him because whatever else he stood for he was genuine and deeply caring. We listened to him because he spoke to the kind of change that needs to be embraced if we are to become the kind of society that can see us collectively navigate the social tumult that is appearing on our horizon.

As this report is being compiled the new budgets are beginning to be released. Economic decisions of the past are bringing new and difficult realities to us at a time when we are increasingly depending on social services. We now see how deeply seated greed is becoming, how shortsightedness compiles into social fragility and how entitlement translates into a less compassionate country.

As a church we have been experiencing revenue declines as those on fixed incomes continue to adapt and those in their earning years see less disposable income. The generosity of our members continues to be a great value within our church. For that we all thank one another. Yet we also see that harder times are rapidly approaching.

In the 1980’s I bought a canoe from an Amish business owner in Pennsylvania. He did own a car but owned a computer, who did use electricity but had a generator to power his computer when he needed it and he traveled everywhere by horse power. As I discussed this apparent incongruity with him he said his community very carefully about what they introduced to their lives. They evaluated new products first from the perspective of health and secondly asking the question “will this give us more time with our family and more time with our God?” Most new things did not meet the criteria of this test. I was struck by the intentionality of this approach. We often fail to recognize that many of life’s options are like glue. Each time we interact with our choices some of it sticks to us. We live assuming someone is looking out for our best interests. We are far too casual. We often don’t notice what is sticking to us. It is not until we are faced with the necessity of change that we realize who we have become. .

If we are to live a life together valuing that “Love is better than anger, Hope is better than fear and optimism is better than despair,” than we will have new skills to learn. We live in a very angry society filled with depression. We live in a very fearful society. And sadly, we have no idea if we are building a better world. We love to sing “Go make a difference, we can make a difference.” We know we do. We make many important differences.

The ministry you support me in makes a great difference in Oromocto and area. I know the many ways each of you are involved in boards, committees, groups, neighbours, fellowship, attentiveness, education etc that makes a great difference and is to be valued. Don’t underestimate how important

4 | P a g e

our collective ministry is for we are the church that goes about applying its faith without flying its ‘denominational’ flag over our work.

As you read the pages of this annual report remember the ministry we have and have had as we think about the kind of ministry we are still asked to have.

Winter Meeting and Spring Meeting of the Congregations One of the challenges in being the church arises when the business of the church overrides the ministry of the church. This is commonly experienced in many churches. It is easier to talk about dollars, wood and nails than the things the church ought to be doing. To this end we conducted an experiment that has been successful in some other places. We tried to separate the meeting dealing with the ministry of being the church from the business of running the church. This has resulted in some confusion that is still lingering.

For the sake of clarity this is where we are at in the evolution of this aspect of our life together. There will be one annual report produced for the winter meeting that will receive all reports. The winter meeting will be the AGM and it will be a business meeting. The Spring Meeting will be a workshop format and will ONLY have that business that has emerged since the Winter Meeting. There may be none. There may be a nomination. The purpose of the Spring Meeting will be to talk about what we are doing in our ministry. In this manner it is our goal as a church to spend time together discussing what we are doing or can be doing to make our life together better and more faithful at a meeting separate from the meeting when we do budgets and year end business.

Related to this is some concern over communication. Many are still used the former way whereby people would make reports to the various meetings such as council. We are encouraging all reports to be made to the whole congregation from time to time through stand up reporting before worship or printed reports. This has not caught on yet other than some efforts by the M&P. The Church Council meets to review the church financials on a regular basis and to conduct such business as can properly come before it for decision or discussion. Otherwise we are expecting information to come to the whole of the church. We are interested in reducing our meetings to what is necessary and giving any group that meets on behalf of us all the authority it needs to lead in its responsibility.

Joint Session The Oromocto Pastoral Charge has a Joint Session which means that it is made up of members from both Oromocto and Pine Grove congregations. Session is the ‘court’ of our church. That means it is the body of the church that requires all its members to be full members of the United Church of Canada so it can address those concerns required by the manual to be made by full members only.

5 | P a g e

Such an issue has come before the Session this year in the form of three remits. These pertain to multiple possible doctrines of faith in the United Church of Canada. This is an example of how the United Church of Canada continues to be a leader in the World Council of Churches. The question before the Session is to vote on adopting three new expressions of faith to be added to the statement that formed the UCC in 1925. What is particularly unique in the question is that these four possible expressions are exclusive. That means they do not agree although they have much in common. Collectively they represent the diversity of faith found across the church from what might to be called traditional to contemporary faith. Session chose to open up the question to the whole church and although the membership of the church does not have a vote on this the members of Session are keen to hear reactions.

An interesting concern that demonstrates some of the sensitivities that Session has to sort out from time to time had to do with listing names in the service. When people are unable to attend for one reason or another there was some embarrassment in having their names listed as a candle lighter or reader. We discontinued the practice and then Session experienced feedback that other people wished the names be listed so people can come to know one another.

We purchased several copies of Marcus Borg’s novel “Putting Away Childish Things” and after the Session members read it we encouraged all church folk to read it. Many did and found this novel of modern faith to be not only a good read but very insightful. This was a good program for faith development and continues as the books continue to circulate within and outside the church.

We chose not to have a Christmas Day service as it fell on Sunday and almost all the members surveyed said they would not be attending.

Notable Session highlights of 2011 Include:

The 170th Anniversary Service of Oromocto United Church

Hosting the Oromocto Legion for Remembrance Service

Welcoming and orienting Karla Gimby and Lisa Blundon as Elders

Electing Karen Topilnyckyj as Clerk of Session

Hosting the 2011 ecumenical Keep Christ in Christmas service

Hanging of the Greens, Passover and expanded Loonie Lunch

New Members 2011:

Karla Gimby Jennifer Gardiner

Andrew Gimby John McNeil

Baptisms 2011:

Ava Vera Paul

6 | P a g e

Carley Maria June Stennick

Elisabeth Ann Deutscher

Naquel Antonia Shelby Jean Reid

Marriages 2011:

John Michael Morrell and Ehmeele Lelania Angella Toney, April 16, 2011

Scott Donald Charles Stennick and Natasha Elisabeth Lees, Oct 1, 2011

Funerals/Memorials and Burials 2011:

George Caswallen Wall

Mary Helena Wood

Thomas Lorne Winter

Jean Elinor Ginter

Denise Kathleen Tremblay

Woodrow Keith Penny

Matthew Richard Seeley

Robert Bertram Reid

Ena ‘Joan’ Colbourne

Session, Special Report, Pine Grove In 2011 the Pine Grove elders Mary Louise Trynor and Barb Court began a discussion with the members about the possibilities, benefits and risks involved in realigning the relationship between Pine Grove and Oromocto United churches.

The purpose of this letter is to document what has been said thus far and to outline clearly what is being asked, what is behind the conversation and what the process would be should the members of PG choose to pursue a new option.

The first thing to note is that all decisions in this matter begin with the members of Pine Grove. The second thing is that no one is suggesting closing Pine Grove United Church. What is being discussed is a realignment of the current relationship. What is on the table are a number of options stemming from the question, “has the time come to look at doing things differently?”

There have been several Sundays this past year when very few came out to worship. The maximum number of worshippers is about 14. There has been some modest growth but issues of aging, family opportunity or need etc has meant others are less able or willing to attend. Is it worth maintaining all that goes into being two separate congregations when only 7-9 people are attending the 9 a.m. service?

7 | P a g e

Being separate means three treasurers, confusing annual reports, multiple accounts, 2 boards of Trustees, separate stewards, separate worship times etc. Would one worship strategy or a more integrated strategy mean we all might be more successful in ministry and congregational growth?

So what are the possibilities? Pine Grove services could be fewer, perhaps once a month or even an evening service from time to time. We’ll still have summer and Christmas services of course. Or we could stay with the same service schedule but become one congregation with two properties again eliminating the complexities that accompany separate administration. This would mean one committee of stewards, one board of trustees and one Session [as we have now] and one treasurer. Pine Grove could continue to have its own offering envelopes, its own membership, its own building fund and account for its own revenue/expenses within one reporting system instead of what we have now.

In this sort of realignment there are interests that need to be identified, defined and agreed upon. For example the Pine Grove members may fear that their ‘little’ church may lose its identity in the larger whole. This may happen but is less likely if an agreement is struck that identifies Pine Groves’ primary interests and how these interests will be managed. For example the Pine Grove members could be the ones to decide how the building fund monies are used. Identity could also be preserved by showing all Pine Grove revenues and expenses separately on Pine Grove’s own lines within one financial statement. We could look at how other churches have managed their amalgamations.

There is no pressure to make this decision. The conversation will continue in 2012 and should a consensus begin to form we will begin a formal process to move forward in such a manner that all the questions can be clearly answered before a decision is made.

Ministry and Personnel Committee Report for 2011 Committee Membership

There were four members on our committee in 2011: Roy Lane (PG), Norma MaGee (PG), Dorothy Boudreau (OUC) and Fiona Cogswell (OUC).

Meetings with Employees and Volunteers

M & P met with all but two of the employees and volunteers of the church over the past year. In 2011, there were many individuals who contributed to our pastoral charge and we would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their contributions. As part of its duties, M & P must make sure criminal record checks are up to date according to United Church policy. Each United Church must establish its cycle for reviewing these checks.

Minister’s Performance Review

8 | P a g e

M & P met with Rev. McDowell for his annual performance review in September. M & P has not received any notification of upcoming sabbatical leaves at this time.

Hiring of Employees

Jennifer Chiasson, our church secretary, has agreed to take on additional duties as bookkeeper for the Oromocto United Church and the Oromocto Pastoral Charge.

Training for M & P Committee

In January, Dorothy Boudreau and Roy Lane attended a training session for M & P committee members.

Goals for 2012

Our goals for the upcoming year remain:

To continue to be visible and available to the congregations

To support and assist employees and volunteers in both congregations

MISSION & SERVICE FUND STATEMENT AT 31 DECEMBER 2011

The Mission and Service Fund funds the work of the church nationally and internationally. It supports the resources for our worship life, children’s ministry, global partnerships and efforts promoting justice, peace and care of creation.

2011 Covenant $ 23,000.00

Amount received from congregations and forwarded to UCC M&S fund

$ 22,345.44

Amount Contributed under Covenant $ 654.56

Amount received from congregation to emergency $ 875.00

9 | P a g e

appeals for Japan Earthquake

$ 130.00

Respectfully Submitted

Heather Tesselaar, Treasurer

OROMOCTO PASTORAL CHARGE

PROPOSED MISSION & SERVICE FUND CONVENANT FOR 2011

The proposed Mission and Service Fund goal for 2012 is $23,000.00.

Pastoral Charge Treasurer Report

As of the end of 2011, from a financial perspective there are two significant financial challenges facing the church. After three years of finishing with close to a balanced budget, decreasing offerings coupled with increased building expenses, caused a major deficit from the Oromocto United Church. This is discussed in more detail in the OUC Stewards Report and has shaped this year’s proposed budget. It was necessary to reduce the allotment from the churches as not doing so would potentially result in a situation where the OUC did not have sufficient cash in its operating account to cover expenses. It is possible for the pastoral charge to run a short term deficit this year. However, this it not sustainable.

The second financial challenge is that of fiscal leadership. Louise Ried, who had generously stepped forward to take on the Pastoral Charge Treasurer position in 2010, was unable to continue with her duties into 2011. I, Heather Tesselaar, was asked to take on the position in the interim while the Church Council sought a new Treasurer. Despite announcements in church, in the bulletin and personal contact being made with those whom the Council felt may be willing, no one has been willing to step forward to assume the position of Treasurer. To make the position less onerous, the Office Administrator has taken on the book keeping duties. The responsibilities of the Treasurer now consists of communicating with the book keeper on all matters related to the churches finances,

10 | P a g e

submitting the financial statements to the Church Council on a monthly basis and directing the Council’s attention to any anomalies and developing the yearly budget for presentation at the Annual Meeting. As I will be moving out of the Oromocto area this spring it is imperative that someone steps forward to fill this position.

On a less gloomy note, Mission and Service offerings have remained consistent over the last three years. The pastoral charge finished this year within 3% of our Mission and Service covenant again this year. Consequently, an increase in the covenant is not recommended this year.

Respectfully Submitted,

Heather Tesselaar

Oromocto Pastoral Charge Financial Statements and Proposed 2012 Budget -UNAUDITED

11 | P a g e

OROMOCTO PASTORAL CHARGEBalance Sheet As at 31 December 2011

ASSETS

Petty Cash - Minister 50.00 Petty Cash - Office Manager 50.00 Chequing Bank Account (1) 13,080.99 Total Cash 13,180.99 Housing Allowance Fund (2) 111,113.92 Relocation Fund (3) 8,935.09 Misc Receivable 1,567.00 HST Receivable 140.04

TOTAL ASSETS (4) 134,937.04 ============

LIABILITIES

Accounts Payable 205.00

TOTAL LIABILITIES 205.00 ____________

EQUITY

Equity Year Ending 2010 131,373.58 Net Income for All Accounts 3,358.46

TOTAL EQUITY 134,732.04 ____________

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 134,937.04 ============



1. Benevolent Fund Balance of $1608 is currently held in Chequing Account. Youth Group funds of $141.02 are currently held in Chequing Account.

2. Housing Allowance Investment is held in a GIC through Manulife Investments with a maturity of 27 March 2012, payout annually on 27 March. Redemption from GIC (at 4.25%) to Daily Interest Account at Manulife made annually on 27 September.

3. Relocation Fund is held in cashable GIC (at 0.15%) through Scotiabank maturing 22 December 2012

4. The Pastoral Charge has two places of worship whose market value is not include in the total assets. Pinegrove United Church was constructed in 1848 and Oromocto United Church was constructed in 1961.

12 | P a g e

OROMOCTO PASTORAL CHARGEStatement of Operations As of 31 December 2011

Actual 2011 Budget 2011 PercentREVENUEOromocto United Church 58200.00 60600.00 96.04Pine Grove United Church 14700.00 15800.00 93.04Pastoral Charge Offering 250.00Interest Income (transfer in from Housing Allowance GIC) 4487.20 4500.00 99.72Fundraising

GST Auction 2615.00 3000.00Passover Supper 365.69

Total Fundraising 2980.69 3000.00 99.36Other Income

Loonie Lunches 850.32Bulletin Offerings 40.00

Total Other Income 890.32 500.00TOTAL REVENUE 81508.21 84400.00 96.57

EXPENSESPersonnel (Payroll and Benefits)

Minister's Salary 39519.00 39519.00 100.00Minister's Housing Allowance 12000.00 12000.00 100.00Minister's Benefits (CPP, EI, Pension) 10342.06 10500.00 98.50Continuing Education & Learning Resources 736.88 1500.00 49.13Mileage - Minister 1537.90 1500.00 102.53Supply Minister Wages 464.00 500.00 92.80Mileage - Supply Minister 96.76 200.00 48.38Office Manager Wages 4210.96 5000.00 84.22Office Manager's Benefits (CPP and EI) 107.59 200.00 53.80

Total Personnel 69015.15 70919.00 97.32

Office and Administration CostsOffice Supplies 1443.66 1730.00 83.45Electronic Equipment 404.69 2000.00 20.23Interest & Bank Charges 264.96 150.00 176.64Postage 215.95 400.00 53.99Photocopier 318.00 900.00 35.33Telephone and Internet Access 1291.53 1400.00 92.25Audit 150.00 150.00 100.00National Payroll Administration 237.93 250.00 95.17Ministry and Personnel 0.00 200.00 0.00Honorarium-Treasurer 620.00 600.00 103.33

Total Office and Administration Costs 4946.72 7780.00 63.58

13 | P a g e

Program Delivery and WorshipOrganist 1520.00 2000.00 76.00Pastoral Care Team 45.00 100.00 45.00Membership Development Team 178.00 500.00 35.60Christian Development Team 30.85 500.00 6.17Worship Leadership Team 386.73 700.00 55.25Donations/ Outreach (3) 250.00 500.00 50.00

Total Program Delivery and Worship 2410.58 4300.00 56. 06

Presbytery and Maritime ConferencePresbytery and Maritime Conference 2600.00 2600.00

Total Presbytery and Maritime Conference 2600.00 2600 .00

MiscellaneousWebsite Hosting 110.71 200.00 55.36Website Maintenance - Honorarium 500.00 0.00Miscellaneous - Other 7.97 501.00 1.59

Total Miscellaneous 118.68 1201.00 9.88

TOTAL EXPENSES 79091.13 86800.00 91.12

NET OPERATING ACCOUNT 2417.08 -2400.00

Benevolent FundBenevolent Fund Offerings 1780.00Benevolent Fund Distributions (2) 852.00Net Benevolent Fund 928.00

Relocation FundTransferred in from Chequeing Account 0.00Interest Received and reinvested 13.05Interest Earned since new Issue 0.33Net Relocation Fund Income 13.38

Housing Allowance Fund Interest Earned on GIC 4481.65Interest Earned on in Daily Interest Account 5.55Transferred to Chequeing Account 4487.20Net Housing Allowance Fund 0.00

TOTAL Net Income for ALL Accounts (4) 3358.46



14 | P a g e

Notes to Pastoral Charge Income Statement

1. The church operated as a registered charity under the Canadian Income Tax Act.

2. Five Distributions were made from the Benevolent Fund.

3. Donations/ OutreachAtlantic School of Theology 250.00

250.00

4. All Expenses net 50% HST. Capital items are expensed as acquired

15 | P a g e

OROMOCTO PASTORAL CHARGE

Actual 2009 Actual 2010Actual 2011

2012 Proposed Budget

REVENUEOromocto United Church 57,600.00 57,900.00 58,200.00 57,600

Pine Grove United Church 14,400.00 15,000.00 14,700.00 14,400

Interest Income 4,498.25 4,487.20 4,487.20 4,500Fundraising 4,475.96 2,687.70 2,615.00 2,500

Miscellaneous 1,827.00 640.50 1,506.01 500

TOTAL REVENUE 82,801.21 80,715.40 81,508.21 79,500

EXPENSESPersonnel (Payroll and Benefits)

Minister's Salary 38,514.96 39,401.04 39,519.00 40,230Minister's Housing Allowance 10,800.00 10,800.00 12,000.00 12,000Minister's Benefits (CPP, EI, Pension etc) 10,009.15 10,251.92 10,500.00 10,700

Continuing Education & Learning Resources Allowance 563.03 942.87 736.88 2,500

includes purchase of new laptop

Mileage - Minister 1,737.45 1,320.84 1,537.00 1,500

Supply Minister Wages 111.00 338.00 464.00 500

any extra reqd to come from relocation fund to be repurposed - "Relocation and

Mileage - Supply Minister 11.70 12.00 96.76 200

Office Manager Wages 4,549.48 4,022.25 4,210.96 6,000includes 1500 for bookkeeper

Office Manager Benefits 168.58 123.15 107.59 170Total Personnel 66,465.35 67,212.07 69,172.19 73,800

Office and Administation CostsOffice Supplies 1,730.91 1,449.29 1,330.71 1,400Electronic Equipment 2,697.30 404.69 0Bank Charges 198.66 96.97 255.96 200Postage 478.18 209.68 215.95 300Photocopier 617.70 617.70 318.00 700Telephone and Internet Access 1,224.56 1,344.23 1,291.53 1,600Audit 125.00 150.00 150.00 150National Payroll Administration 170.40 237.66 221.08 250Ministry and Personnel 40.48 0.00 200

Honorarium-Treasurer 600.00 600.00 620.00 0Total Office and Administration Costs 4,746.01 4,807. 92 4,800Program Delivery and Worship

Organist 1,640.00 1,345.00 1,520.00 1,800

Pastoral Care Team 80.65 39.88 45.00 100Membership Development 436.01 499.68 178.00 300Christian Development 1,094.46 203.06 30.85 300Worship Leadership 811.47 746.38 386.73 500Bulletins 129.17 0.00

16 | P a g e

United Church Women Report for 2011 For the year of 2011, we met at the church, as had 8 meetings in the year. As a group we take part in The World Day of Prayer, with other churches in the community. We go to the Care Home called At Your At Home Retreat in Burton.

We go there for Valentines Day, Easter and Christmas, as give them treats, and sing old time songs with them. They really enjoy this as this is part of our outreach. To give ourselves some revenues , we sell the Church Calenders every year. When called , we cater for Funeral Receptions. Last fall 2 visiters came from Fredericton Presbetry discussing , maintaining our group and suggestions, on how we can this. Hopefully we will succeed and new members are always welcome.


Carol Lindsay

United Church Women Treasurer's Report Jan 01, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011 Opening Balance Jan 01, 2011 $ 704.43

Revenues:

Funeral Reception's $ 450.00

Calender's $ 380.00

Total Revenues $ 830.00 $1, 534.43

Expenses :

Books $ 75.47

Food $ 133.52

Misc $ 12.42

Calenders $ 151.73

Total Expenses $ 373.14 $ 373.14

Balance Dec 31, 2011 $1,161.29

Respectfully submitted:

17 | P a g e

Joanne Bell, Treasurer

O P H SINGERS A group of people who enjoy singing meets on the third Wednesday of each month to sing with patients in the Duffie Unit at Oromocto Public Hospital.

With the leadership of Mary Hawkes on the piano, we join together in singing the old favorites ,often with the accompaniment of shakers ,tambourines & other instruments.

It`s wonderful to see the smiles & foot tapping as those in attendance join in the music.

We invite any one who enjoys singing to join us in what we consider an important area of outreach in our congregation.

Respectfully submitted.

Shirley Dubois

Presbytery Report - 2011 Merle Blake and Barb Kelly have continued in the elected position as Presbytery representatives for the Oromocto Pastoral Charge. We have enjoyed this work representing you, the Pine Grove and Oromocto congregations, through six Woolastook Presbytery meetings and the Maritime Conference annual meeting each year. By being your representatives, we hope to relate your cares and concerns to our presbytery and carry the cares and concerns of our presbytery back to you. Upon being a representative to presbytery, it is part of our work to serve on a presbytery committee to help carry out the work of the wider church community. Throughout these years representing you, we have found our work challenging and rewarding. Merle works as co-chair of the Pastoral Relations Committee, helping churches throughout the presbytery as they proceed through JNACs and searches for ministry personnel. Barb is chair of the Stewardship committee which includes the work of our Mission and Service Fund. She completed her further commitment to the Stewardship Committee of Maritime Conference in May of 2011.

If we can help with any concern or question, please ask us. We will direct you in the right direction if we are unable to answer it.

18 | P a g e

We wish to thank the Pastoral Charge for the support they have given us in this work and for their willingness shown when we have asked to host a meeting, knowing this is extra work for many of you.

We offer this report in the name of Jesus who taught us, through example, love and care for everyone.

\Merle Blake - Pine Grove United Church \Barb Kelly – Oromocto United Church

COMMITTEE OF STEWARDS REPORT – 10 FEBRUARY 2012 1. The Committee of Stewards currently has five members: Ralph Harris, Brian Knowles, Margaret McNelly, Rob Tesselaar (Acting Chair), and Bruce Parks (Chair). In addition, Dave Bell attends our meetings and provides input into our decision making. Margaret McNelly has stepped down as the treasurer, but continues to help with the church finances while we seek another volunteer to assume those duties. To ease the burden of the treasurer, Jennifer Chiasson expanded her role to act as bookkeeper for the Church in addition to her current office administrator duties. It is essential that we identify a new treasurer to provide continuity and oversight to the financial situation of the church.

2. The Committee of Stewards held eight meetings in 2011.

3. The Operating Account for Oromocto United Church ended last year with a significant deficit, almost $8000. This is due to a drop in offerings from our congregation, and on the expense side, an increase in heating oil and hydro expenses. Offerings were down was about $3000 and heating oil went up almost 20% from an average of $0.77/L in 2010 to an average of $0.92/L in 2011, contributing to just over a $3000 increase in fuel expenses. We continue to benefit from revenues from the church turkey suppers and the Rotary dinners, and the volunteer janitors and grounds keepers are providing great service to the Church at a reduced cost. Despite their good efforts, we cannot sustain running a deficit and the congregation must be aware of the situation and ramifications of continuing on this path.

19 | P a g e

4. The Committee continued with infrastructure improvements to the church over the past year, with a focus on preventive maintenance and improvements that will reduce energy use in the future. Repairs were made to the church roof (one side only, largely covered by insurance, we paid $1000), the lights on the upper floor were replaced ($1000), and windows were replaced in the Secretary’s office, above the stairwell to church basement, and in the Minister’s office ($3700). Cliff Nickerson worked diligently with a summer student on painting and other small jobs throughout the church – a job well done.

5. The Stewardship Committee has not met in the past year. This is an important structure that needs to be reinvigorated or the function provided by different means.

6. The Committee is assessing requirements and projects for 2012 from the building fund with the following projects in the planning stage:

a. finishing repairs to the fascia on the North side of the church (cost to be determined)

b. replacing the lights in the church hall (approximately $2500)

c. putting in some handicapped parking spaces in front of the church

7. 2011 was a challenging year for the Committee and for the Church. We are looking forward to 2012.

Respectfully submitted

Rob Tesselaar, Acting Chair

20 | P a g e

OROMOCTO UNITED CHURCHBalance Sheet As at 31 December 2011

ASSETS

Building Fund (1)Memorial Fund 5,606.76 Chequing Bank Account 7,443.14 Total Cash in Bank Accounts 13,049.90 Organ Fund GIC (2) 5,862.60 Misc Receivable 200.00 HST Receivable 1,884.06 TOTAL ASSETS 20,996.56

===========LIABILITIES

Accounts Payable 3,590.32 Misc Payable 100.00 Total Current Liabilities 3,690.32 TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,690.32

EQUITY

Equity Year Ending 2010 24,882.09 Net Income for all OUC Accounts (7,575.85)Total Church Equity 17,306.24 TOTAL EQUITY 17,306.24

___________LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 20,996.56

===========

Notes to OUC Balance Sheet

1. Building Fund balance is currently held in Memorial Fund Account Account.



2. Organ Fund is held in cashable GIC at 2.45% through Scotiabank maturing 14 October 2013

21 | P a g e

OROMOCTO UNITED CHURCH Statement of Operations As of 31 December 2011

Actual 2011 Budget 2011 PercentREVENUEOffering

Local Church Offerings 65793.64 74000.00 88.91Special Offerings (2) 2555.00 3500.00 73.00Itntial for Offering Envelopes 33.00 100.00 33.00

Total Offering 68381.64 77600.00 88.12

Fundraising, Space Rental and OtherSuppers - Net Income (3) 4345.88 4000.00 108.65Space Rental 3472.95 3000.00 115.77Special Dinners 1500.00Other 4085.56

Total Fundraising & Space Rental 11904.39 8500.00 140.05

TOTAL REVENUE 80286.03 86100.00 93.25

EXPENSESBuilding

Fuel 12515.32 10000.00 125.15Hydro 2599.49 2300.00 113.02Routine repair &maintenance 1707.06 2500.00 68.28Piano Tuning & Organ maintenance 863.00 650.00 132.77Other Maintenance (4) 1089.13 0.00Insurance 2565.58 2500.00 102.62Water & Sewage 607.24 500.00 121.45Custodial Services (summer student) 3284.98 0.00

Total Building Costs 25231.80 18450.00 136.76

Office & Admin CostsAudit 150.00 150.00 100.00Postage/Office Supplies 277.80 250.00 111.12Bank Charges 418.49 400.00 104.62Telephone 307.44 350.00 87.84Treasurer Honorarium 720.00 720.00 100.00Offering Envelopes 196.49 200.00 98.25

Total Office & Admin Costs 2070.22 2070.00 100.01

Worship Related CostsOrganist 1495.00 1800.00 83.06Choir Music 100.00 0.00Children's Worship 376.04 500.00 75.21Bibles 275.00Bulletins 49.35Worship Supplies 89.43 100.00 89.43

Total Worship Related Costs 2009.82 2775.00 72.43

22 | P a g e

Miscellaneous CostsConference Expense-Presbytery Rep 211.11 250.00 84.44Kitchen Supplies 430.37 250.00 172.15Other Miscellaneous 400.00

Total Miscellaneous 641.48 900.00 71.28

Pastoral Charge Expense 58200.00 63000.00 92.38TOTAL EXPENSES 88153.32 87195.00 101.10

NET OPERATING FUND -7867.29 -1095.00

Building FundMemorial and Building Fund Offerings (6) 4875.00Interest Income 2.39Expenses (7) 4689.71Building Fund 187.68

Organ FundInterest Received and Reinvested 2.44Interest Earned since New Issue 101.32Net Organ Fund 103.76

Net for ALL Accounts (8) -7575.85



23 | P a g e

Notes to OUC Income and Expense Statement

1 The church operated as a registered charity under the Canadian Income Tax Act.

2 Special OfferingsAnniversary 1545.00Christmas 1010.00

2555.00

3 Supper Net IncomeRevenue Spring Supper 2695.00Revenue Fall Supper 3155.00Supper Expenses 1504.12

4345.884 Other Maintance

Service Master Roof Repair 950.68Topsoil for lawn repair 138.45

1089.13

6 Building Fund Offerings 890.00From Provision of Suppers for Rotary Meetings 3100.00From Memorial Donations 885.00

4875.00

7 Building Fund ExpensesWindows 4671.71Bank Charges 18.00

4689.718 All Expenses net 50% HST. Capital items are expensed as acquired.

24 | P a g e

OROMOCTO UNITED CHURCH

Actual 2009 Actual 2010 Actual 2011Proposed Budget

2012REVENUEOffering

Local Church Offerings (incl Sunday School) 68412.07 67907.90 65793.64 70000.00Special Offerings (Easter, Christmas, Anniversary) 4694.61 3308.23 2555.00 3500.00Other Gifts 2405.71Initial (for Envelopes) 110.00 80.00 33.00 100.00

Total Offering 73216.68 73701.84 68381.64 73600.00Fundraising Space Rental and Other

Suppers - Gross Income 3779.88 4089.77 4345.88 4000.00Space Rental 3477.50 3497.50 3472.95 1700.00Special Dinners 1364.74 2901.96 1000.00Other 3118.90 1024.70 4085.56 1000.00

Total Fundraising & Space Rental 11741.02 11513.93 11904.39 7700.00TOTAL REVENUE 84957.70 85215.77 80286.03 81300.00EXPENSESBuilding

Fuel 9371.12 9159.02 12515.32 12000.00Hydro 2159.99 2184.11 2599.49 2400.00Routine Repair and Maintenance 2123.88 3241.32 1707.06 2000.00Piano Tuning & Organ maintenance 589.50 618.50 863.00 750.00Other Maintenance 5775.41 1089.13Insurance 2294.00 2280.17 2565.58 2600.00Water & Sewage 310.88 444.08 607.24 600.00

Total Building Costs 22624.78 17927.20 21946.82 20350.00Office & Admin Costs

Audit 125.00 150.00 150.00 150.00Postage/Office Supplies 197.97 373.66 277.80 250.00Bank Charges 402.80 473.60 394.44 400.00Telephone 299.59 307.44 307.44 325.00Treasurer Honorarium 600.00 550.00 720.00 0.00Bookkeeper Salary 1200.00Offering Envelopes 197.49 180.20 196.49 200.00

Total Office & Admin Costs 1822.85 2034.90 2046.17 2525.00Worship Related Costs

Organist 1430.00 1480.00 1495.00 1600.00Choir Music/ Gowns 94.08 1919.55 94.08 100.00Children's Worship 278.85 461.81 376.04 500.00Bibles 229.36 275.00Bulletins 49.35 50.00Worship Supplies 55.66 94.14 89.43 100.00

Total Worship Related Costs 1858.59 4184.86 2103.90 2625.00Miscellaneous

Conference Expense-Presbytery 204.00 206.00 211.11 250.00Kitchen Supplies 209.55 242.18 430.37 400.00Other Miscellaneous 418.08 102.37 200.00

Total Miscellaneous 831.63 550.55 641.48 850.00Pastoral Charge Expense 57600.00 57900.00 58200.00 57600.00TOTAL EXPENSES 84737.85 82597.51 84938.37 83950.00NET OPERATING FUND 2912.24 2618.26 -4652.34 -2650.00

25 | P a g e

SENIOR CHOIR FINANCIAL REPORT 2011

Balance December 31, 2010 $ 735.14

Income:

Offerings 168.75

Total $903.89

Expenses:

Loonie lunch 64.64

Fruit Plate – Presbytery 22.58

Binders and 3-hole punch 62.02

Picnic 61.60

Anniversary Banners 140.00

Anniversary gift 300.00

Christmas candles 22.60

Christmas gift 10.00

Christmas gift to general fund 100.00 $ 783.44

Balance December 31, 2011 120.45

Total $903.89

Organist and Choir Director - Joyce Andrews

Sopranos: Fiona Cogswell, Shirley Dubois, Charrie Harris, Jan McCormack

Altos: Mary Hawkes, Elizabeth Munn, Mary Ward

Tenors: Don Kelly, John Munn

Respectfully Submitted,

Elizabeth Munn, Treasurer.

26 | P a g e

Sunday School Report – 2011 Jesus said to his disciples “Do you see this child? I want you to become like this child. Unless you can become like a little child, you will not be part of God’s shalom. Remember - when you are being kind to a child, you are being kind to me.”(The Family Story Bible by Ralph Milton, based on Matt.18:1-5) I have used this quote before, but it has great meaning to me so I wish to continue to share it with you in my report.

We have two Sunday school classes with 4 to 20 children attending on any one Sunday. The junior class has approximately 8-12 children each Sunday aging in range from 3 to 8 years It can be a challenge from week to week with the uncertainty of attendance and the age range, but it is never dull, routine or without surprise, fun and excitement. The senior class has 3 – 6 young people, aged 8 to 12 years. Tammy Parker is their weekly leader, with Rev. Bob giving his leadership through lesson planning and personal presence when he is able.

The junior class continues to use the Whole People of God curriculum. We pay to access this on line. The main leader is Karen Topilnyckyj with help from Dana Whittaker and Barb Kelly. Many moms are involved with helping at various times, and we thank them all for their many contributions.

I offer my sincere thanks and gratitude for the dedication and leadership given to our Sunday school through Karen, Tammy and Dana. I also want to thank the parents for their dedication of bringing their children to our church community and entrusting the children’s spiritual teachings to us for that duration.

The special early offering to the food bank during the early part of the church service has been successful. It is the children’s offering, and their way of sharing their abundance with others. They love to gather that offering. Thank you to all who are able to participate with the children by offering items of food at this time. I hope it has become a meaningful part of your worship time.

My special thanks to all the children who share their Sunday morning with us at Oromocto United Church. It is a wonderful privilege to worship and learn together with them.

I present this report to the glory of God’s Presence amongst us.

Barb Kelly

27 | P a g e

Oromocto Board of Trustees The church guaranteed investment is maturing on March 27, 2012. Unfortunately the interest rates have gone down in the last five years from our present rate of 4.25 percent to (not sure what the rate will be on renewal in March) around 1.85 to 2.0 percent. This is a drop in income from approximately $4250 to $1850 or $2000. This means a loss of $1700 to $1900. We will advise what the rate will be on renewal.

The east side of the roof was repaired and covered by insurance in 2011 minus the deductible of $500. The cost of repair that the insurance paid was $8952.00

The board of trustees would like to thank those who helped clean and repair the church property. I would like to thank Karl Johnson for keeping the church clean and Dave Bell for repair and maintenance of the church.

Dave Miller

Report of the Building and Grounds Committee 2011 In general the committee had concerns and the following was completed.

They ensured the North side of the church was re-roofed ( storm damage Dec 2010 )

The 3 windows were replaced as follow:

1) Ministers office, 2) Secretaries office, 3) The one on top of the stairs.

The lights in the offices and the Narthex were replaced.

Also ensured the steel support posts in the main part of the basement have now

been covered with a type of cushion protection for safety.

Respectfully submitted

David Bell

28 | P a g e

Rotary Club Monday Night Dinners Our Monday night dinners once again were very worthwhile. We delivered dinners to three of our church members each Monday. Thanks to so many who helped us in various ways. We appreciate this very much. Thanks to many of the Rotarians who also assisted us.

In 2011 we purchased a number of items for the kitchen for a total of $38.00. The remaining funds of $4290.00 was given to the building fund of the Oromocto United Church.

Thanks to all,

Audrey, Gail, Grace, Karl, Laurie, Marion, Ralph, Wendy and Velma

Pine Grove Financial Statements and Proposed 2012 Budget -UNAUDITED

29 | P a g e

Pine Grove United Church Financial Statement 2011

Balance 31 December 2010 $22,976.06

Revenue:

Local Account $20,008.07

Building Account $202.52

Cemetary Account $2,321.17

$22,531.76

Expenses:

Local Account $17,137.45

Building Account $1,426.89

Cemetary Account $1,050.00

$19,614.34


Respectfuly Submitted

Merle Blake, Treasurer

30 | P a g e

Pine Grove United Church 2011

Local Account


Revenue:

Envelopes $19,179.00

Loose $407.00

Other Donations $300.00

Towards Envelope Costs $28.00

Special- Easter $40.00

Special - Christmas $45.00

HST Refund (2010) $9.07

$20,008.07

Expenses:

Pastoral Charge Commitment $14,700.00

Organist $945.00

Donation to OUC Heating $1,000.00

Prebbytery Rep Conference $200.00

Audit $75.00

Bank S/C and PAR $64.50

Safety Deposit Box $45.20

Church Envelopes $81.25

NSF cheque and charges $26.50

$17,137.45


Mission & Service Collected and Sent $4,265.00



31 | P a g e


Cemetary Account


Revenue:

Sale of Grave Plots $900.00

Memorials $980.00

HST Refund (2010) $337.68

Grave Services $75.00

GIC Interest $28.49

$2,321.17

Expenses:

Mowing and Clean-Up $975.00

Grave Services $75.00

$1,050.00




32 | P a g e


Building Account

Balance 31 December 2010 2,592.23$

Revenue:

Donations 100.00$

HST Refund (2010) 42.52$

Wedding 60.00$

202.52$

Expenses:

NB Power 801.89$

Insurance 625.00$

1,426.89$

Balance 31 December 2011 1,367.86$



Annual Report 2011

Spiritual

oromocto pastoral

oromocto united

pine grove

pastoral charge

respectfully

relocation

operating

chequing account