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MT. OLIVET LUTHERAN CHURCH 2016—2017 YEARBOOK
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PASTOR.......................................................- 2 -MT. OLIVET COUNCIL MEMBERS..........................................................- 4 -MT. OLIVET CHURCH LEADERS............................................................- 4 -PARISH BUILDING AND CHURCH RULES...............................................- 4 -2017 COMMITTEES.............................................................................- 5 -WORSHIP/SERVER INFORMATION.......................................................- 7 -
Flower List 2017..........................................................................................- 7 -Server List 2017..........................................................................................- 8 -
COMMITTEE/GROUP REPORTS...........................................................- 15 -Altar Guild..................................................................................................- 15 -Bulletins/Yearbook/Website.......................................................................- 15 -Christian Education...................................................................................- 16 -Evangelism Committee.............................................................................- 16 -Finance & Stewardship..............................................................................- 17 -Lutheran Men in Mission............................................................................- 18 -Relay for Life.............................................................................................- 19 -Social Ministry...........................................................................................- 20 -Springhill F.A.C.E.S....................................................................................- 21 -Women of the ELCA (WELCA)....................................................................- 21 -Worship and Music Committee..................................................................- 26 -
MT. OLIVET BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES...................................- 27 -MT. OLIVET CHURCH MEMBER DIRECTORY.........................................- 36 -MT. HERMON CHURCH MEMBER DIRECTORY......................................- 43 -
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PASTOR
To the Members and Friends of the Peak Springhill Parish:
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you as your permanent pastor this past year. I have been so grateful to work with you because you are open to trying out new ideas: you were willing to try out a worship booklet, and when it was clear that it didn’t work as envisioned, you chalked it up as a learning experience. Now we are learning a new setting of the ELW, and you are willing to work your way through tunes that are first unknown and then soon familiar. You welcome new people who come to worship and take time to greet them and make them feel at home; so many people have told me at both congregations that they kept coming back because the people are so friendly.
You provide opportunities for adults to study God’s word: at VBS, during Lent, and each Sunday morning, as well as a study on the Small Catechism this summer and fall.
You are concerned about the children in our midst, that they may grow up knowing that God loves them and saves them—in programs like VBS and Littlest Lutherans. You welcome children in church, knowing that at times they will be restless or noisy; but you know that they are a sign of new life in our midst and that these youngest of the saints in our midst are the model that Jesus held up of faith in Mark 10, “Let the children come to me, do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”
Our youth are willing to volunteer to help lead and teach at both our VBS and the HUB VBS. They and our children dramatize the Christmas story and help us see Mary, Joseph and the other witnesses to the infant Jesus with new eyes.
You supported the Beach Retreat during the summer, sending food with us and the gift of much needed supplies for the Coastal Retreat Center, chaperones who cared about the youth entrusted to us, and funds to help meet the cost of the week. We were there with Grace Lutheran in Prosperity, so Pastor Michael and I planned joint meals and activities, such as a trip to Mother Emmanuel in Charleston, where we prayed and re-dedicated ourselves to working for peace and reconciliation.
You are concerned about those among us who are sick or in distress and ask about those on the prayer lists. Many of you bring food to those who are ill or who are grieving, or shut-in, wanting them to know they are not
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forgotten. You visit those in nursing homes and hospitals, and make sure that I know who could use a visit from me. You joined together to sing carols for many of our older members at Christmas time, and even though not all of us sing well, those who heard us enjoyed our visits.
You are open and honest with me; you are not afraid to talk to me about the things that we disagree about, and you respectfully allow us to disagree on some ideas and perspectives because what unites us children of God is so much more important. You participate in the Dutch Fork Cluster, knowing that together as seven congregations we can have a greater impact on this community than any one church can do alone. We share meals and worship for Epiphany, Lent, Ascension, the Jubilee, Thanksgiving and this year for Advent. The five other pastors provide an important source of support for each other as we meet weekly for a lectionary study and occasionally for lunch. The Cluster meetings allow lay leaders from the seven churches to share ideas and plan programs. We are talking about ways to promote more youth activities that help our 6th-12th graders to get to know each other and enjoy both fellowship and community service opportunities.
You reach out to the community: with donations of clothes both winter and summer, with food and time at Finlay Park, with love and nurture at the HUB VBS, with support for the Academy for Success, for We Care, and Relay for Life. Children and youth joined with adults to represent our churches at the Chapin Labor Day Parade and the Peak Christmas Parade, passing out treats to those who lined the streets.
In 2016 we celebrated the baptism of Aidan and Kenlee Ard and the confirmation of Breana Amick and Joseph Ochoa. We welcomed five new adult members into our family. We celebrated the resurrection promised to those who died in the faith: Ann Ariail, Lewis Shealy, Bobbie Dale Eleazer, Jack Baker and Loretta Canon.
We pray for our leaders, our teachers, our musicians and choir members. We pray for those who visit, those who prepare meals, those who seek out opportunities for service. We pray for our altar guild and ushers, for those who run off bulletins and prepare newsletters, those who count the offering and those who keep track of the money. We pray for all those who provide leadership at worship, those who join us at worship and those who pray and contribute to our ministry. We ask God to continue to bless us that the Holy Spirit would fill us with courage, strength, wisdom and love that we may continue to serve our Lord with an open and willing heart.
We trust God to continue to pour out love upon us through the Holy Spirit and in the actions of those who make up God’s family. Our witness to the life-giving hope and abundant grace that God’s so graciously offers us helps us show God’s love.
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With God’s love,
Pastor Beverly Aurand,Pastor
MT. OLIVET COUNCIL MEMBERSNAME TERMBeverly Aurand, Pastor ***Caroll Amick 2016—2018 Linda Amick 2015—2017 Linda Branham 2016—2018 Sonja Carnaggio 2016—2018 Camryn Clements 2017—2019 Sandra Hughes 2015—2017 Jack Powers 2015—2017 Clyde Reeves 2017—2019 Mike Sellers 2017—2019
MT. OLIVET CHURCH LEADERSPastor Beverly AurandDirector Of Music Linda AmickOrganist Sandra HughesPianist Linda Amick Congregational Treasurer Linda BranhamChair, Mt. Olivet Council Linda Amick
Secretary, Mt. Olivet Council Betty Jo Amick
Superintendent, Sunday School Glenn AmickPresident, WELCA Betty Jo AmickPresident, Lutheran Men Eddie Boozer
PARISH BUILDING AND CHURCH RULESThe Parish Building and Church were built by Mt. Olivet and are primarily intended to be used
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for church functions. All Church functions have priority over all other events.
1. Groups or organizations using the building will be responsible for cleaning it afterwards.
2. Alcohol, other than for sacramental purposes, and smoking in the buildings is prohibited.
3. There will be no loans of furniture, equipment or appliances, except on approval by Council.
4. The personal use of the building by active church members for purposes not related to rites and ceremonies of the church (funerals, weddings, baptisms, etc.) shall be subject to a free will offering to be credited to the general treasury of the church. Member must be on premises during the use, and will be responsible for any damage. Member will be responsible for cleanup afterwards. The disposable paper products and supplies are property of the Church and will not be available for personal use. Contact Marian Eleazer to reserve use. She can be contacted at 803-781-6096 or [email protected].
5. There will be no political use of the building.6. DO NOT sit on tables.7. DO NOT slide tables on floor—pick them up.8. The responsible person for the building, after a meal, will move chairs and
run dust mop under the tables.9. DO NOT take food or drink of any kind from parish building into the church.10. Anyone who has a meeting in the church or parish building is
responsible for the doors being locked and the lights turned off, and adhere to the thermostat control as posted.
11. Uses not stipulated in the above rules must be approved by the Church Council.
2017 COMMITTEESALTAR GUILD CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
This Committee shall be responsible for the preparation of the sanctuary for all worship services and for the maintenance of all paraments, vestments, and vessels.
This committee is responsible for the promotion of Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and all other educational activities of the church. It shall encourage the use of teaching and worship materials published by the ELCA or other materials deemed appropriate. It shall promote church periodicals and books of devotion in the homes of the congregation.
Council Rep: Linda AmickChair: Francis ShealyMembers:
Albert AmickBetsy ArdDebra BarrettMarian EleazerRobert Huff
Betty Jo AmickLinda AmickLinda BranhamSheila HuffAnna Sellers
The building and maintenance committee shall see to the proper maintenance and protection of all buildings--inside and out. This includes keeping in good repair and insured.
The Evangelism Committee are volunteer servants of Christ who are committed to planning and implementing activities and programs that reach out to all church members. It exists to serve our community and our world by establishing Christ-like relationships through love and service.
Council Rep: Carroll AmickChair: Albert AmickMembers:
Albert AmickAdam BoozerRobert HuffMike Sellers
Betty AmickTroy BranhamPalmer Wheatley
Council Rep: Clyde ReevesChair: Betty Jo AmickMembers:
Betty Jo Amick Debra Barrett
Sonja CarnaggioWanda Edwards
CEMETERY AND GROUNDS FINANCE & STEWARDSHIPThe Cemetery and Grounds committee is responsible for maintenance of the church grounds, cemetery, and playground. This also includes communication with funeral homes for grave preparation when there is a burial in the cemetery & keeping record of grave plots that have already been assigned & those available for purchase.
The Finance and Stewardship Committee is responsible for managing the resources God has entrusted to the congregation. The committee's duties include oversight of financial activities and investments, preparation of annual budgets, monitoring of receipts, review of expenditures, and encouraging members to share their gifts for the Lord's work in local, national & worldwide ministries.
Council Rep: Jack Powers Chair: Jack PowersMembers:
Carroll AmickEddie BoozerDan CaudleDavid Kroll
Adam BoozerTroy BranhamRobert HuffMike Sellers
Council Rep: Mike SellersChair: Jerry DerrickMembers:
Linda AmickLinda Branham
Robert Huff
2017 COMMITTEES (Continued)SOCIAL MINISTRY WORSHIP & MUSIC
It is the responsibility of this committee to strengthen a sense of community and fellowship within the congregation. Members of the Social Ministry Committee help lead the congregation to extend Christian compassion and comfort to those in need. The committee is called upon to support various gatherings within our congregation and other church supported activities.
This Committee assists the Council in seeing that the services of God’s house are conducted regularly and in accordance with the liturgy of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It trains ushers and all servers to assure that their duties are carried out properly and timely. It works with all of the choirs of the congregation to provide music for the seasons. It shall arrange for the care of musical instruments and, in consultation with the pastor, the
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organist and the choir director, it shall furnish music supplies appropriate for use in the worship the congregation.
Council Rep: Sandra HughesChair: Vicki WheatleyMembers:
Jane AmickGene BolandBeth BoneyHazel CaudleSheila HuffAnna SellersVicki Wheatley
Council Rep: Linda AmickChair: Marian EleazerMembers:
Linda AmickBetsy ArdLinda BranhamSandra Hughes
Betty Jo AmickFrances ShealyMarian Eleazer
YOUTH MINISTRYThis committee is responsible for planning and overseeing all events for the youth.
Council Rep: Sonja CarnaggioChair:Members:
Sonja CarnaggioJackie Powers
WORSHIP/SERVER INFORMATION
Flower List 2017
FEBRUARY AUGUST5 Beverly Aurand 6 Clyde & Vivian Reeves
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David & Sandra Kroll 13
Beverly Aurand
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David & Sandra Kroll 20
Hazel & Dan Caudle
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Beverly Aurand 27
Hazel & Dan Caudle
MARCH SEPTEMBER5 NO FLOWERS (Lent) 3 Beth Boney12
NO FLOWERS (Lent) 10
Tony & Betsy Ard
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NO FLOWERS (Lent) 17
Tony & Betsy Ard
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NO FLOWERS (Lent) 24
Tony & Betsy Ard
APRIL OCTOBER2 NO FLOWERS (Lent) 1 Sandra Hughes9 PALMS 8 Sandra Hughes16
The Hutto Family 15
Sandra Hughes
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Sandra Hughes 22
Gene & Gretchen Boland
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Sandra Hughes 29
Gene & Gretchen Boland
MAY NOVEMBER7 Jerry Derrick 5 Marian Eleazer14
Palmer & Vicki Wheatley 12
Marian Eleazer
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Jerry Derrick & Vicki Wheatley
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Marian Eleazer
28
Mike & Anna Sellers 26
Linda & Glenn Amick
JUNE DECEMBER4 Mike & Anna Sellers 3 Linda & Glenn Amick11
Betty Jo & Albert Amick 10
Linda & Glenn Amick
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Betty Jo & Albert Amick 17
Tony & Betsy Ard
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Betty Jo & Albert Amick 24
Tony & Betsy Ard
3 Tony & Betsy Ard8
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JULY JANUARY 20182 Frances Shealy 7 Robert & Sheila Huff9 Frances Shealy 1
4Robert & Sheila Huff
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Sam & Debra Barrett 21
Beth Boney
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Sam & Debra Barrett 28
Beth Boney
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Robert & Sheila Huff
Server List 2017
Month Lector Communion Asst.
Counters Ushers
FEBRUARY Sonja Carnaggio Sheila Huff Tony Ard
Betsy Ard
Albert Amick—captainEddie Boozer, David Kroll, Palmer Wheatley
MARCH Gerald Edwards
Marian Eleazer
Robert HuffSheila Huff
Sam Barrett—captainRobert Huff, Gene Boland, Mike Sellers
APRIL Jerry Derrick Betty Jo Amick
Jerry DerrickVicki Wheatley
Jerry Derrick—captainEddie Boozer, David Kroll, Jack Powers
MAY Linda Branham Jerry Derrick Dan Caudle
Hazel Caudle
Albert Amick—captainGene Boland, Gerald Edwards, Debra Barrett
JUNE Sandra Kroll Linda Branham
Anna SellersMike Sellers
Eddie Boozer—captainAlbert Amick, Hazel Caudle, Robert Huff
JULY David Kroll Anna SellersAlbert AmickBetty Jo Amick
Jerry Derrick—captainSam Barrett, Jack Powers, David Kroll
AUGUST Marian Tony Ard Gene Boland Sam Barrett—9
Eleazer Gretchen Boland
captainGene Boland, Palmer Wheatley, Jack Powers
SEPTEMBER Tony Ard Marian
EleazerRobert HuffSheila Huff
Albert Amick—captainEddie Boozer, Jerry Derrick, Mike Sellers
OCTOBER Lee Knopf Linda AmickJerry DerrickVicki Wheatley
Jack Powers—captainGene Boland, Robert Huff, David Kroll
NOVEMBER Betsy Ard Sheila Huff Dan Caudle
Hazel Caudle
Sam Barrett—captainAlbert Amick, Hazel Caudle, Debra Barrett
DECEMBER Wanda
EdwardsLinda Branham
Linda AmickMarian Eleazer
Albert Amick—captainGerald Edwards, Jack Powers, Palmer Wheatley
JANUARY 2018 Vicki
WheatleyBetty Jo Amick
Albert AmickBetty Jo Amick
Debra Barrett—captainEddie Boozer, Gene Boland, David Kroll
Communion Dates 2017Date Festival Communion
Asst.Altar Guild
February 5
5th Epiphany Sheila Huff Anna Sellers
February 12
6th Epiphany (Intinction) Sheila Huff Anna Sellers
February 19
7th Epiphany (Intinction) Sheila Huff Anna Sellers
February 26
Transfiguration Sheila Huff Anna Sellers
March 5 1st Lent (Intinction) Marian Eleazer Betsy ArdMarch 12 2nd Lent (Intinction) Marian Eleazer Betsy ArdMarch 19 3rd Lent (Intinction) Marian Eleazer Betsy Ard
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March 26 4th Lent (Intinction) Marian Eleazer Betsy ArdApril 2 5th Lent (Intinction) Betty Jo Amick Frances ShealyApril 9 Palm Sunday Betty Jo Amick Frances ShealyApril 16 Easter Sunday Betty Jo Amick Frances ShealyApril 23 2nd Easter (Intinction) Betty Jo Amick Frances ShealyApril 30 3rd Easter (Intinction) Betty Jo Amick Frances ShealyMay 7 4th Easter Jerry Derrick Linda AmickMay 14 5th Easter (Intinction) Jerry Derrick Linda AmickMay 21 6th Easter (Intinction) Jerry Derrick Linda AmickMay 28 7th Easter (Intinction) Jerry Derrick Linda AmickJune 4 Pentecost Linda Branham Sheila & Robert HuffJune 11 Holy Trinity Linda Branham Sheila & Robert HuffJune 18 3rd Pentecost (Intinction) Linda Branham Sheila & Robert HuffJune 25 4th Pentecost (Intinction) Linda Branham Sheila & Robert HuffJuly 2 5th Pentecost Anna Sellers Sheila & Robert HuffJuly 16 7th Pentecost (Intinction) Anna Sellers Sheila & Robert HuffAugust 6 10th Pentecost Tony Ard Betty Jo & Albert
AmickAugust 20 12th Pentecost (Intinction) Tony Ard Betty Jo & Albert
AmickSept. 3 14th Pentecost Linda Amick Marian EleazerSept. 17 Homecoming Linda Amick Marian EleazerSept. 24 17th Pentecost (Intinction) Linda Amick Marian EleazerOct. 1 18th Pentecost Marian Eleazer Debra BarrettOct. 15 20th Pentecost (Intinction) Marian Eleazer Debra BarrettOct. 29 Reformation Marian Eleazer Debra BarrettNov. 5 All Saints Day Sheila Huff Linda AmickNov. 19 24th Pentecost (Intinction) Sheila Huff Linda AmickNov. 26 Christ The King Sheila Huff Linda AmickDec. 3 1st Advent (Intinction) Linda Branham Betty Jo & Albert
AmickDec. 10 2nd Advent (Intinction) Linda Branham Betty Jo & Albert
AmickDec. 17 3rd Advent (Intinction) Linda Branham Betty Jo & Albert
AmickDec. 24 4th Advent (Intinction) Linda Branham Betty Jo & Albert
AmickDec. 24 Christmas Eve Linda Branham Betty Jo & Albert
AmickDec. 31 1st Christmas (Intinction) Linda Branham Betty Jo & Albert
AmickJan. 7 , 2018
Baptism of our Lord Betty Jo Amick Linda Branham
Jan. 14, 2018
2nd Epiphany (Intinction) Betty Jo Amick Linda Branham
Jan. 21, 2018
3rd Epiphany (Intinction) Betty Jo Amick Linda Branham
Jan. 28, 4th Epiphany (Intinction) Betty Jo Amick Linda Branham11
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Joint/Cluster Services 2017
DATE SERVICE TIME PLACE
March 1 Ash Wednesday 7:00 pm Mt. Hermon LutheranMarch 8 Lenten Service 6:00 supper 7:00pm Mt. Olivet LutheranMarch 15 Lenten Service 6:00 supper 7:00pm Bethel LutheranMarch 22 Lenten Service 6:00 supper 7:00pm Bethlehem LutheranMarch 29 Lenten Service 6:00 supper 7:00pm St. John’s LutheranApril 5 Lenten Service 6:00 supper 7:00pm St. Thomas LutheranApril 13 Maundy Thursday 7:00pm Mt. Hermon LutheranApril 14 Good Friday 7:00 pm Mt. Olivet LutheranNovember 19 Thanksgiving 6:00 supper 7:00pm Cluster – TBD locationDecember 24 Christmas Eve TBD time Candlelighting Mt. Olivet Lutheran
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Peak Springhill Parish Budget 2017
ITEM BUDGETEDBase Salary $33,900.00Social Security $7,896.00Living Expenses $12,570.00Pension $6,708.00Insurance $6,984.00Professional Expenses $1,100.00Auto Allowance $7,500.00Office Supplies $100.00Postage $100.00Supply Pastor $1,050.00Vacation Bible School $1,500.00Miscellaneous $1,000.00Discretionary Fund $250.00Parsonage Fund $12,000.00Parsonage Receipts/Savings ($12,000.00)Youth $1,000.00Web Site $350.00
TOTAL: $82,008.00
TOTAL EACH CONGREGATION: $41,004.00
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Peak Springhill Parish Treasurer’s Report 2016 January 1 - December 31, 2016
BALANCE ON HAND JANUARY 1, 2016 $21,109.62RECEIPTS:
Interest $2.13Joint Services $1,177.
25Monthly Deposit - Mt. Hermon $47,592
.00Monthly Deposit - Mt. Olivet $47,592
.00Youth $3,785.
00Miscellaneous Donations/Receipts $1,500.
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Parsonage Receipts $4,581.08
Total Receipts $106,229.46
DISBURSEMENTS:Base Salary $53,926
.00Social Security $7,704.
00Living Expenses $14,800
.00Pension $6,540.
00Insurance Allowance $6.816.
00Auto Allowance $6,000.
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Supply Pastor $1,200.00
Vacation Bible School $662.33Miscellaneous $5,833.
23Youth $3,373.
45Parsonage Maintenance, Insurance/Taxes
$9,635.70
Website $462.00WE Care $622.00
Total Disbursements $95,648.71
Balance on December 31, 2016 $31,690.37 Youth Designated Funds ($2,172.53) Miscellaneous Designated Funds ($1,193.45) General Balance $28,324.39
CD to mature on 3/16/17; Value as of 12/30/16 $ 17,822.30
CD to mature on 3/30/17; Value as of 12/30/16 $24,591.05
Balance on December 31, 2016$19,234.48Fund Balance
Designated Funds
$10,367.05 General Fund Balance $ 8,867.43
TOTAL $19,234.48Thrivent Investments Value $53,022.27Cemetery Fund CD $ 2,637.61Total Cemetery Fund $55,659.88GRAND TOTAL $74,894.36
Respectfully Submitted, Linda C. Branham, Congregational Treasurer
COMMITTEE/GROUP REPORTS
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Sunday School$3,015.2
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Cemetery Fund$5,221.5
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Building Fund($3,535.2
9)Miscellaneous $784.67Relay for Life $114.49Lutheridge $101.88Honoraria Fund $125.00Paving Fund $840.00
Playground$3,455.6
3Cluster Jubilee $98.44Flowers $145.47
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild has been working diligently during 2016 preparing for the worship services and communion. These duties are continuous throughout the year. A specialthanks is extended to all members who serve on this committee for their dedicationand commitment.
Altar Guild Schedule for 2017:
January Linda Branham July Robert & Sheila Huff February Anna Sellers August Betty Jo & Albert AmickMarch Betsy Ard September Marian EleazerApril Frances Shealy October Debra BarrettMay Linda Amick November Linda AmickJune Robert & Sheila Huff December Betty Jo & Albert Amick
January 2018 Linda Branham
Respectfully Submitted,Frances Shealy, Chair
Bulletins/Yearbook/WebsiteThis year presented exciting changes for our Parish as our website became fully active. The website contains a plethora of information, including the history of Mt. Olivet and Mt. Hermon, information about our varied ministries, photos and more. A detailed calendar and events information will keep you up to date on all of the many events and happenings of the Parish. Please visit the website at www.peakspringhill.com.
Thank you to Linda Amick for all her assistance in printing the weekly bulletins and the Yearbook and to Elaine Price for her assistance this year with the creation of bulletins.
The Christian Education Committee of Mount Olivet is responsible for all educational needs of our congregation, including our main focus of Sunday School and Vacation Bible School.
SUNDAY SCHOOLFor the 2016-2017 year, the teachers were as follows:
Youth Grades Linda BranhamAdult Class Debra Barrett, Jerry Derrick
We would like to thank these teachers for continuing to serve us as our teachers.
Evangelism Committee
The Evangelism Committee is committed to planning and implementing activities andprograms that reach out to all church members, our community, and our world byestablishing Christ-like relationships through love and service. The committee did a great job in 2016 working toward a productive and serving year! “Goodies” were taken to the teachers and staff at the Academy for Success at Valentines and again at Easter. The committee prepared desserts and helped served a catered meal at the Academy for their Senior Appreciation Night. Members prepared and went to serve food to the homelessat Finley Park on the 3rd Sunday of each month. The committee prepared and distributed “Goodie Bags” to the faculty and staff in August at the beginning of the new school year at the Academy for Success.
Also, the committee made “goodie bags” for students in the Parish congregations to encourage their return to a new school year. The teachers and staff of the congregation employed in the schools were recognized with “goodie bags”. In September, we participated in the Chapin Labor Day Parade with a float and passed out bags of candy and bookmarks with our Church information. The committee sponsored the Carolina/Clemson Food Drive for Chapin WE Care in November collecting and donating 125 lbs of
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food with Carolina winning the competition. The committee prepared Christmas goodies and beverages for the faculty and staff at the Academy for Success in December before the holiday break. Also, the congregation was invited to bring new or slightly used items to be donated to the Academy for Success “Santa Store” so the students could pick gifts for their family members and take home to have for Christmas giving. Also, during December and part of January 2017, we are collection warm clothing, socks, gloves and hats to take to the homeless at Finley Park on the 3rd Sunday in January.
There are many opportunities to evangelize doing God’s work with our hands! Our Committee needs more members, thing about joining us!
Betty Jo Amick, Chair
Finance & Stewardship
The Finance & Stewardship Committee continued to sponsor monthly articles in the Mt. Olivet Newsletter. These articles are published to make everyone aware of God’s call to us and to encourage members and friends to utilize their time, talents, and resources to serve Christ in the Spring Hill community and beyond.
In March, the committee reviewed the financial activities for the calendar year of 2015. This review documented that Mt. Olivet’s finances were in order to support our mission of God’s work.
In October, Mt. Olivet’s and Mt. Hermon’s committee chairmen met to develop a proposed budget for the parish with input from the Pastor and the Joint Treasurer. Later in the month, the committee adopted the proposed Parish Budget and held a working session to develop a recommended 2017 Budget for Mt. Olivet. The budgets were reviewed with the Congregational Council at their November meeting where they were approved for submission to the congregation. The budgets were presented and adopted at the Congregation’s Annual Meeting on November 20th.
A special thank you goes out to Linda Branham, our Congregational Treasurer, for all her work in managing the day to day financial activities of the congregation.
At Mt. Olivet we are blessed to have members who contribute services, materials, and other gifts which help keep our budget and expenses manageable. In 2017, we ask everyone to continue praying that the Holy
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Spirit will empower us to meet our financial obligations and expand our mission of God’s work.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jerry Derrick
Lutheran Men in Mission
The Lutheran Men’s group experienced a good year in 2016; however, we were saddened by the death in June of faithful member and former Unit Secretary, Bobby Dale Eleazer. In October, a SCLMM Memorial Membership was presented by Pastor Beverly Aurand in memory of Bobby Dale. Our group normally meets on the first Monday evening of each month and shares a meal with WELCA. A business meeting with programs as scheduled follows the meal. We also enjoy quarterly meetings with other Lutheran Men’s Groups in the Heartland Conference.
Meetings in 2016 included programs on the following topics: Our 2016 Calendar, LMIM Unit Award Process, Operation InAsMuch, and The HUB Bookcase Project Report. Pastor Beverly Aurand, Pastor Charles Aurand, and Pastor Derald Edwards led LMIM and WELCA in Joint Bible Studies during February, July, and October. We also held planning sessions to prepare for Operation InAsMuch, Family Night, Lutheran Men’s Sunday, and Manager Scene Setup. The 2016 State Convention in February was attended by our President, Secretary, and Pastor. During 2016 we participated in various projects including: Displaying the Lenten Crosses, Assisting Social Ministry with Lenten Meal and Funeral Meal, Refurbishing and Delivering to the HUB bookcases for Operation In As Much,
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Sponsoring Relay For Life luminaries, Assisting the Youth in collecting clothes and toiletries for their Retreat Project, Barbequing chickens for Family Night, Leading service for Lutheran Men’s Sunday, Displaying the Manger Scene on the front lawn, and Assisting in decorating the church and Christmon Tree.
Officers for 2017 will be Eddie Boozer, President; Robert Huff, Vice President; Gerald Edwards, Secretary; and Jerry Derrick, Treasurer. A current revision of our 2017 Calendar is posted on the Bulletin Board in the rear of the Narthex.
The Lutheran Men’s group experienced a great year of fellowship, service, and spiritual growth and is currently being considered for a 2016 South Carolina Lutheran Men in Mission Outstanding Unit Award. We are proud of our service and strongly urge all men of the congregation to join us for fellowship, learning, and outreach. In 2017 we will continue to seek ways to increase our group’s membership and expand its service!
Monthly Contributions $ 774.00Family Night $ 682.50Memorial Gift $ 25.00TOTAL RECEIPTS $
1481.50[
Expenses:Lenten Meal $ 20.00Funeral Meal $ 60.00Relay For Life Luminaries $ 50.00Memorial $ 50.00Family Night Expenses $ 190.40WELCA (Family Night) $ 341.25SCLMM (2016 Fund Goals) $ 400.00SCLMM (Memorial) $ 25.00TOTAL EXPENSES $ 1136.65
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ENDING BALANCE 12-31-2016 $ 878.37
Respectfully Submitted,Jerry Derrick, Treasurer
Relay for LifeAppreciation is expressed to each team member for their commitment, dedication, andhard work in making 2016 Relay a great success! Also, appreciation is expressed to theCongregation for all your support to our team through luminaries, donations, attendanceat Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper, donating and purchasing at our Yard Sale. We raisedover $6,000.
We look forward to another successful year. The Relay for 2017 will be held onFriday, May 5, 2017, at Crooked Creek Park, from 6 pm until midnight. We need team members!!! We need all Survivors and Caregivers of the congregation to register for the Relay. The website is: www.relayforlife.org/chapinirmosc.
Also, again this year, the emphasis is on having more luminary bags. We need enough luminary bags to surround the entire walking track. You may give several bags in honor or memory of your loved ones. Each one of us knows at least one or more person(s) that has or had cancer. For a $10 donation, you can commemorate those people with a decorated luminary bag (s). If you don’t join our team, come out and walk with use and enjoy the night. We are walking for a “CURE”!
Relay for Life Fundraisers in 2017: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: February 28th at 6 pm Yard Sale (TBA) Meal after worship service (TBA) Luminary Sunday: April
Betty Jo AmickTeam Captain
Social Ministry
The Social Ministry Committee provided the following services to our congregation in the year 2016:
Provided coffee, juice and cookies on Sundays between Sunday School and Worship Service.
Together with LMIM and WELCA, prepared the Lenten Meal prior to the Service on February 17th.
Set up and assisted with the Lenten PotLuck Meal prior to the Service on March 9th.
Prepared the 10:00 AM Congregational Continental Breakfast prior to Easter Service on March 27th.
Coordinated the meal for the family of Bobby Dale Eleazer prior to his Memorial Service on June 20th.
Helped to plan and coordinated the Parish Reception on July 17th, following the installation of Pastor Beverly.
Coordinated the Homecoming Meal on September 18th. Prepared the Holden Service Meal prior to the Service on December
14th. Coordinated the Covered Dish Meal prior to the Parish Christmas
Program on December 17th.
A Keurig Coffee Maker, with supplies, was given by Marian Eleazer in loving memory of Bobby Dale Eleazer.
To the congregation: Your volunteer efforts are appreciated by our committee as you have taken time from the “busy-ness” of your own schedule to participate in ministry opportunities. We have greatly benefited from your service.
Respectfully Submitted,
Vicki Wheatley, Chair
Springhill F .A.C.E.S Submitted by Gene H. Boland, Treasurer
Beginning Balance $ 175.00
Total Monthly Freewill Offerings Received $ 482.0024
It was agreed that due to numerous summertime activities, FACES would besuspended for the Summer months, August and September.
Women of the ELCA (WELCA)
Our SymbolCross, water, and the water lily identifies the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as children of God, baptized, forgiven, and adopted into God’s family. It is a reminder of the growth, beauty, and vitality that rises out of life-giving baptismal water. It is also a reminder of the mission of the church to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Mathew 28:19).
The NameMt. Olivet Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America(WELCA).
Purpose StatementAs a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts, support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing, and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world.
One Mission, Three Mission Areas
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Community, Growth, and Action---our three mission areas are at the heart of the ministry of Women of the ELCA. These three mission areas unite us in our one mission: To mobilize women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.
OfferingsA Regular offering is received at each monthly meeting. A budgeted amount of the offeringIs sent to the SC Synodical Unit and the balance is used to carry on the work of our own unit.
A JOY offering is received twice a year---usually in May and November. All of this offering is sent to the SC Synodical Unit to help support specific ministries of the ELCA.
The Sunshine offering is used in our own organization to cheer hospitalized WELCA members, whether with a flower or a gift.
MembersWELCA welcomes any woman and invites all women of the church to join our group. We all work together to serve our church, community, and world. We now meet on the 1st Monday night of each month unless it falls on a holiday, at 6:00 p.m. with our business meeting followed by the meal with the Lutheran Men.
2017 Officers:President: Betty Jo AmickVice-President: Linda AmickSecretary: Vicki WheatleyTreasurer: Sheila Huff
Congregational Service Committee: Gretchen Boland, Sandra Kroll, Sheila Huff,
Program Committee: Vicki Wheatley, Frances Shealy, Linda Amick
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Goals and Project for 2017:1. Remember members of the congregation who are 75 years and
older with a birthday card and small token.2. Remember members of the congregation who are hospitalized with
a get well card or phone call.3. Remember members of the congregation when there is a death in
the family with a sympathy card.4. Remember members of the congregation who are 75 years and
older during the Annual Homecoming service.5. Remember members of the congregation who are 75 years and
older with a small Christmas gift.6. Remember WELCA member at time of death with a memorial
donation to the Church.7. Lead the worship service on WELCA Sunday (Bold Women Sunday).8. Write an article for the monthly church newsletter.9. Donate to a specific ministry during the year.10. Promote World Hunger Appeal.11. Contribute to a special Christmas project.12. Sponsor a Spring/Summer or Fall/Winter Church Cleaning Day
Program and Activities for 2017:January 9: Installation of OfficersFebruary 6: Bible study/Canned goods collection for WE CareMarch 6 : Participate in World Day of Prayer Service on March 3rd April 3: Participate in Operation Inasmuch during the monthMay 4 : JOY offering programJune 5: Shut-in/nursing home visitation, cook WELCA/LM meal, July 10: Ministry project to benefit SC Lutheran Retreat CentersAugust: Sponsor Annual Family Night with Lutheran Men on August 26September: WELCA Heartland Conference meeting on Sept. 10, sponsor World Hunger
project, Honor Golden Agers at Homecoming on Sept. 17October 2: Bible study with LMM, lead the worship service on Oct. 15Nov. 6: Executive meeting, Joy offering programDec. 4: Christmas party/luncheon and decorating the Church and
the Chrismon tree
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What WELCA Has Done in 2016
The SCWELCA convention project for 2016 was “For the Sake of Children” book collection.
The convention project gave us Women of the ELCA an opportunity to put our faith into
action. The theme of the convention was “For the Sake of the Children” and furthered the SC
Synod project to help children read more. We collected new and slightly used books. Thanks
to William Knopf for the books that were donated from Glenforest School library. We were
able to use these books for donations at both the SCWELCA convention and the Heartland
Conference meeting. In January, the officers were installed. In February, Pastor Charles Aurand
held a bible study. Several ladies attended the World Day of Prayer Service at St. Paul Lutheran
Church in Pomaria on March 4. A Spring Church Cleaning day was held on March 18.
Luminary bag donations were given in memory of Lisa Lindler, Thelma Derrick, Annie
Stoudemyer, Shirley Powers, and Shirley Mitchell to the Relay for Life. With our May JOY
offering we were able to purchase 2 goats with the ELCA “Good Gifts”. WELCA prepared the
meal for the June WELCA/LMM meeting, did our Operation Inasmuch project which was a
sing-along at Heritage at Lowman and Generations. Betty Jo Amick attended the SCWELCA
convention in Greenville in June. There were 532 books taken to convention for project. In
July, we collected and donated cleaning and other necessary items to the Coastal Retreat
Center. WELCA, along with Lutheran Men sponsored the Annual Family Night Barbecue in
August. The Heartland Conference meeting was held at Bethel, White Rock on September 11.
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The Conference meeting was also collecting books for children. We donated 488 books. During
September, we collected food items and monetary donations for Chapin WE Care. Golden
Agers were also honored on Homecoming Sunday. In October, Pastor Derald Edwards
conducted a Bible study for WELCA and Lutheran Men. WELCA lead the worship service on
October 16. Vicki Wheatley delivered the sermon. We delivered 97 pounds of food items to
WE Care from the collections in September. The Executive meeting was held in November
along with the JOY offering program. With the JOY offering, we were able to purchase a
rooster, 10 chicks and honeybees through the ELCA “Good Gifts”. Officers were elected.
WELCA sponsored a Christmas Luncheon on Sunday, December 4, immediately after the
worship service. The congregation was invited to stay for lunch and then return to the Church
to decorate the Chrismon tree and the Sanctuary. Christmas gifts were distributed to the
Golden Agers.
Thanks to the congregation for all your support and help rendered to our WELCA in 2017. We
give God the Glory and Praise, for without Him, we could not have accomplished everything!
Come join us ladies of Mt. Olivet and help us grow.
Peace Be With You,
Betty Jo Amick, President
2016 WELCA TREASURER REPORTSubmitted by Sheila Huff, Treasurer
Offerings:Regular $581.00Joy offering $155.00Family Night BBQ $341.25
Total Offerings$1,077.25
Balance on hand December 31, 2016$ 602.85
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Worship and Music Committee
The Worship and Music Committee annually compiles the list for flowers, communion dates, communion assistants, lectors, ushers, counters and servers. The voice choir worked diligently to provide music throughout the Church year. Linda Amick serves as Director of Music and pianist. Sandra Hughes continues to serve as Organist. The choirs of Mt. Olivet, Mt. Hermon, and St. Johns led the Holden Evening Prayer, an Advent Service, on Wednesday evenings at the participating churches. It was an opportunity for the three churches to worship together and to share a meal. The Committee would like to thank everyone in the congregation who gave of their time and talents in assisting with the service of worship during 2016. Worship and Music Committee appreciates all of the hard work and commitment of members who volunteered to donate flowers, and serve as communion assistants, lectors, ushers, counters and servers. We look forward to providing another successful year of worship for the members of Mt. Olivet, and the Peak Springhill Parish.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Amick, Chairman
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MT. OLIVET BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
JANUARYBirthdays Baptisms Anniversaries
1 Jack Amick2 Charles Munn, Jr.7 Brad Carr8 Susan Clements10
Kim Cumalander
13
Michael & Sherry Powers
15
Danny CaudlePalmer Wheatley
17
Travis Amick
20
Kaitlin OchoaAllison Talbot
25
Kristie Benton
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Albert Amick
29
Robert Eargle
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Gretchen BolandBrenda CarrKyle Stinman
FEBRUARYBirthdays Baptisms Anniversaries
4 Gene & Gretchen Boland
9 Patricia Howell10
Robert Huff
13
Christina BranhamMyrna Ragsdale
14
Betty Jo Amick Glenn Amick
15
Yvonne Sternenberg
1 Janet Caudle32
6 Kelly Thomas17
Brad Carr
18
Sam & Debra Barrett
20
Sam BarrettLois Ann Miller
24
Mike Sellers
25
Toni Amick
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Linda Amick
MT. OLIVET BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIESMARCH
Birthdays Baptisms Anniversaries5 Faye Amick
Irma Edwards7 Gerald & Wanda
Edwards11
Hazel Caudle
14
Jessica HarrellChristilyn PowersTara Thomas
15
Daniel Clements
16
Palmer & Vicki Wheatley
17
Duane & Irma Edwards
18
Camryn ClementsBrayden Pittman
20
Troy BranhamGerald Edwards
Gretchen Boland
21
Debra BarrettMargie BranhamPete CarrAnna Shealy
Richard & Denise Amick
23
Marcia & Bill Ellerman
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E.J. TalbotChapin Talbot
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B.J. BruceLee Knopf
MT. OLIVET BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIESAPRIL
Birthdays Baptisms Anniversaries3 Kelly Thomas5 Betty Jo Amick6 Beth Boney Robert & Sheila Huff7 Breana Amick11
Billy AmickDonald Shealy
12
Margie Branham
13
Jason AmickKayla Gardner
18
Dot Shealy Brenda CarrGerald Edwards
19
Ashelyn Ariail
21
Calvin Eargle
23
Janice ComptonJesse Ochoa
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Vicki Wheatley24
Chase Sternenberg
25
Marcia Ellerman Monroe & Frankie Shealy
26
Brayden Pittman
27
Jane Amick
29
Robin BartschJackie Powers
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Randy Sternenberg
MT. OLIVET BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIESMAY
Birthdays Baptisms Anniversaries1 Joshua Porter
Anna SellersMason Thomas
David & Sandra Kroll
3 Nathan & Jessica Harrell
4 Mary Ann Gable5 Whitney
Satterfield6 Trey Simpson
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9 Scott EargleTim Morris
Christina Branham
10
Vernell Bundrick
11
Beth CumalanderTeddie Thomas
12
Cathy Amick
13
Monroe Shealy Ray & Sonja Carnaggio
14
Clyde Reeves
18
Ashelyn Ariail
20
Pam AmickAshley Ochoa
21
William & Lee Knopf
24
Tony Ard
25
Troy & Margie Branham
31
Wes Clements Tim & Hope Morris
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JUNEBirthdays Baptisms Anniversaries
1 Jerry Derrick3 Donna Stinman5 William Knopf6 Jack Powers9 Donald & Dot Shealy12
Ray Carnaggio
14
Mattie Powers
15
Sheila HuffDavid KrollWanda RoweFrances Shealy
Mary Ann GableJackie Powers
17
Carl Ray BarrettBecca Efird
20
Christilyn Powers Joe & Terri Anderson HorecnyAndy & Kristie Benton
23
Daniel & Heather Powers
25
Gene Boland Skylar & Whitney Satterfield
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F.L. & Linda Branham
29
Mark Bartsch Keith & Kim Ariail
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MT. OLIVET BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIESJULY
Birthdays Baptisms Anniversaries1 Michael Bundrick3 Jack & Peggy Amick6 Carroll Amick