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CONGREGATIONAL
COUNCIL
February 10, 2013
11:45 am
Pequea Brethren in Christ Church
2012 Congregational Council
February 10, 2013
PEQUEA CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL AGENDA
FEBRUARY 10, 2013 AT 11:45 AM
Prayer: Jay Yoder
Meeting Chairs: Daleen Charles (Executive Pastor) and Jay Yoder (Assistant Chair of the Church Board)
1.
Welcome: meeting called to order
2.
Confirm nominating committee report (page 4)
3.
Church Board and Deacon confirmation (bios on page 5)
4.
Receive statistical reports (pages 6-9)
5.
Receive staff and ministry reports (pages 10-34)
6.
Motion to adopt 2013 budget (page 35)
7.
Consecration of Church Leaders
Please Note: Pequea Church is required by the Internal Revenue to have a congregational meeting once a year and the
Brethren in Christ denomination requires that we have a quorum of our membership present, which they have set at 20% of our
membership. If you are a member of Pequea Church, it is your responsibility to attend this council meeting.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2013 Nominating Committee Worksheet ............................................................................................................................. 4
Bios of new Church Board Nominee and Deacon Appointees .................................................................................................. 5
Statistical Data .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Items for the Record .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Church Membership List .................................................................................................................................................. 8-9
Lead Pastor’s Report .................................................................................................................................................... 10-11
Executive Pastor’s Report ............................................................................................................................................. 12-14
Worship and Spiritual Formation Pastor’s Report .......................................................................................................... 15-17
Family Ministries Pastor’s (Youth) Report ..................................................................................................................... 18-19
Family Ministries Pastor’s (Children) Report ................................................................................................................. 20-23
Technical Arts and Young Adult Ministries Director’s Report ................................................................................................. 24
Property & Facilities Director’s Report ................................................................................................................................ 25
Preschool Director’s Report ......................................................................................................................................... 26-27
Office Ministries Director’s Report ................................................................................................................................ 28-29
Community Life Director’s Report ................................................................................................................................ 30-31
Deacon Ministry Team’s Report ......................................................................................................................................... 32
Senior Ministries’ Report ................................................................................................................................................... 33
Cemetery Fund Report ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
2013 Proposed Budget ..................................................................................................................................................... 35
2012 Year-End Finance Reports ................................................................................................................................... 36-41
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2013 NOMINATING COMMITTEE WORKSHEET
Finance Committee - Unlimited 2-year terms
Jim Farkas
Pete Grumbrecht
Troy Herr
Duane Hess
Clifford Horst
Terri Landis
Jeff Mahoney
Steve Sharp
Present
Term End
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
Regional Conference Delegates – 1-year term
Mennonite Disaster Committee - Unlimited - 2-yr term
Brian Hess
2012
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Nominees
Jim Farkas
Pete Grumbrecht
Troy Herr
Duane Hess
Clifford Horst
Terri Landis
Jeff Mahoney
Steve Sharp
New
Term End
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
Nominees
Scott Huntzinger, Deacon Rep
Bobbi Canestra
Barb Crews
Linda Eshleman
Pete Grumbrecht
Chris Peris
Patrick Ward
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
(Alternate) Chuck Lewis
2013
Brian Hess
2014
2013 Board Nominees
Church Board - Unlimited 1-year term
Pat Bartow
Joel Crews
James Fisher
Phil Gale
Pete Grumbrecht
Dawn Hess
Jeremy Jenkins
Chris Peris
Kate Schultz
Jay Yoder
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
Pat Bartow
James Fisher
Phil Gale
Pete Grumbrecht
Dawn Hess
Jeremy Jenkins
Jeff Kile
Chris Peris
Kate Schultz
Jay Yoder
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
Deacons – Limited 4-year term
Jim and Margaret Farkas
Florence Hess
Glenn & Rosemary Hess
Scott & Sue Huntzinger
Sharon Kreider
Wayne & Marge Moore
Alex & Judy Munro
Clyde & Joyce Slaymaker
Jay & Stephany Yoder
2015
2014
2015
2016
2014
2014
2013
2013
2012
2013 Deacon Team
Jim and Margaret Farkas
Brian & Margie Hess
Florence Hess
Glenn & Rosemary Hess
Sharon Kreider
Wayne & Marge Moore
Alex & Judy Munro
2015
2017
2014
2015
2016
2014
2014
2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2013 Pequea ChurCh Board of direCtors NomiNee — Jeff KiLe
Jeff has a Bs in Business administration with a minor in management and marketing from Penn state. he has
worked at the Glatfelter agency since graduation in 2003, where he designs and implements risk management
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to Christ by his mother and saved on march 2, 1986, but his faith
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journey grew deeper when he and Kelly joined a small group in 2001, a group that they still attend.
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in his spare timeProperty
he enjoys& golfing,
camping,
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enjoying the many
blessings
life
has
to
offer
with
his
wife,
Kelly,
and
two
daughters,
hailey
and
Peyton.
Preschool Director’s Report ................................................................................................................................................. ?
Office Ministries Director’s Report ........................................................................................................................................ ?
Community Life Director’s Report ........................................................................................................................................ ?
Church Board Report ........................................................................................................................................................... ?
Cemetery Fund Report ........................................................................................................................................................ ?
2013 Nominating Committee Worksheet .............................................................................................................................. ?
Bios of new Church Board and Deacon Nominees ................................................................................................................. ?
2013 Pequea ChurCh deaCoN team aPPoiNtees — BriaN aNd marGie hess ?
2013 Proposed Budget .......................................................................................................................................................
2012 Year-End Finance Reports ........................................................................................................................................... ?
Brian attended classes at Longwood Gardens and margie attended millersville university. shortly after
marriage they started Next to Nature Landscaping and margie began freelancing fresh-flower wedding design.
Next to Nature has been in existence for 22 years; margie still designs wedding flowers out of a small studio
at their home in Conestoga.
Brian started attending Pequea Church with his parents, abe and Janie hess, and siblings when he was twelve
years old. Pequea is also where he married margie, in 1990. through the years Brian and margie have grown
spiritually and have been involved in several aspects of serving at Pequea Church. many of their hours of service involved children, from the sunday school level through youth group. Brian has also served on the Church
Board for six years; margie has expressed her creativity in many special events and worship through dance.
during their free time Brian enjoys going on mission trips, participating in volleyball, and raising show cattle
for 4-h and ffa members. margie keeps busy studying ballroom dancing for competition, and keeps the
family organized with all their extra activities. as a family, they pitch in with the work in raising animals and
they support each other with their individual activities. they have three children: Kayleena (19), graduated
from Penn manor high school in 2012; Brianna (16), sophomore at Penn manor high school; and tyler (12),
a sixth-grader at Conestoga elementary.
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STATISTICAL DATA
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Attendance Averages
2010
2011
2012
Worship — Sun. 9:00 a.m.
184
206
215
Worship — Sun. 10:30 a.m.
182
172
174
Christian Education — Sun. 9:00 a.m.
143
125
100
Christian Education — Sun. 10:30 a.m.
95
104
85
Christian Education — Wed. 6:30 p.m.
73
72
83
Weekday Discipleship
128
127
165
Membership
414
428
367
Membership Gains
28
24
20
Membership Losses
29
10
61
By Death
2
3
5
By Transfer
2
7
14
Other
25
0
62
Baptisms
31
34
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ITEMS FOR THE RECORD
Baptisms
Members Received
Kaylee Biddison
Victoria Brody
Samantha Bryson
Audrey Bublitz
Sue Flanagan
Amy Fleming
Kerry Fleming
Juliet Gordon
Ema Hollinger
Haley Jenkins
Jacob Long
Herb MacIntyre
Judy MacIntyre
Joanne Major
Eric Moon
Brooke Peters
Jessica Stark
Michael Stum
Callie Tuel
Alison Blanshine
Brent Eisenberger
Melinda Eisenberger
Sue Flanagan
David Geiger
Marleen Geiger
Jon Gordon
Katie Gordon
Freda Herr
Herb MacIntyre
Judy MacIntyre
Joanne Major
Kayla Major
Loryn Major
Eric Moon
Melissa Shertz
Bryce Wendler
Tristan Wilson
Jennifer Wissler
Michael Wissler
Births
Stella Grace Hertz
Caleb Douglas Markley
Ainsley Rohrer
Members Transferred
Lois Buckwalter
Mervin Buckwalter
Liz Christopher
Rick Christopher
Deb Gerlach
Michael Gerlach
Dennis Myers
Dolores Myers
Andrew Railing
Bethany Railing
Naomi Shenk
Celia Swanson
Tyler Swanson
Carole Wright
Deaths
Molly Curtis
Charles Dagen, Jr.
Ronald George
George Herman
Abe Hess
Paul Hess
Scott Lynes
Michael Simmons
Child Dedications
Aoife and Caoimhe Davis, by Jennifer Davis and Alden Stowe
Kolton A. Francer, by John and Becky Francer
David William Fulton, by Thomas and Christina Fulton
Josiah Koen Sider Geiger, by David and Marleen Geiger
Alivia Gill, by Adam and Kasey Gill
Ella Marie Karr, by Thomas and Karen Karr
Caleb Douglas Markley, by Adam and Melissa Markley
Isabella R. Wright, by Andrew and Kimberlie Wright
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Pequea BIC Church Membership List as of December 31, 2012
Alane Alexander
Donna Alexander
Ella Alexander
Patty Barnett
Trina Barr
Jay Barr Jr.
Jay Barr Sr.
John Bartow
Patricia Bartow
John Beiswenger
Kimberly Beiswenger
Karl Bernhardt
Larry Bernhardt
Susan Bernhardt
Glenn Bitner
Joyce Bitner
Alison Blanshine
Tom Bowman
Tom Bowman
Robert Boyd
David Brackbill
Eileen Brackbill
Gerald Breneman
Lisa Breneman
Jim Bridge
Sonia Bridge
Chris Brody
Robert Brody
Judy Burkhart
Linford Burkhart
Bobbi Canestra
Tony Canestra
Daleen Charles
Marvin Charles
Melisa Charles
Sheri Charles
Will Charles
Stephanie Church
Jill Clare
Larry Consylman
Shirley Coolidge
Darlene Creveling
Glenn Creveling
Barbara Crews
Joel Crews
Whitney Crews
Kimberlee Cruz
Colleen D'Antonio
Dawn Davidson
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Jeremy Denlinger
Lea Denlinger
Glenda Sue Derstler
Jeff Derstler
Debbie Detwiler
Robert Detwiler
Anita Dickert
Michael Dickert
Carol Ebersole
Steve Ebersole
Brent Eisenberger
George Eisenberger
Marian Eisenberger
Melinda Eisenberger
Julie Enck
Larry Eshbach
Melissa Eshbach
Craig Eshleman
Linda Eshleman
Eleanor Evans
Jim Farkas
Margaret Farkas
Doria Fisher
James Fisher
Steve Sr. Fisher
Sue Flanagan
Douglas Foltz
Melissa Foltz
Deb Franssen
Jordan Franssen
Robert Franssen
Alison Fredericks
Jim Fredericks
Jeff Frey
Mary Ellen Frey
Nancy Frey
Ray Frey
Sue Frey
Christina Fulton
T.J. (Thomas) Fulton
Phil Gale
Nancy Geesey
Stan Geesey
David Geiger
Marleen Geiger
Joanne George
Earl Gerlach
Pat Gerlach
Adam Gill
Kasey Gill
Donald Gochnauer
Elvin Gochnauer
Ethel Gochnauer
Jon Gordon
Katie Gordon
Dustin Goss
Jolene Goss
Michael Goss
Regina Goss
William Goss
Clayton Groff
Dawn Groff
Dottie Groff
Elsie Groff
Jill Groff
Marlin Groff
Steve Groff
Timothy Groff
Jenny Grumbrecht
Peter Grumbrecht
Kathy Hagelgans
Henry Hank
Laura Hank
April Hanna
Scott Hanna
Dottie Harnish
Timothy Hearn
Jamie Heckendorn
Michael Heckendorn
Bruce Heisey
Linda Heisey
Harry Heppner
Marge Heppner
Barbara Herr
Cindy Herr
Darlene Herr
Debra Herr
Freda Herr
Ira Herr
Lloyd Herr
Ron Herr
Troy Herr
Georgia Hertzler
Brian Hess
Christ Hess
Darin Hess
Dawn Hess
Diana Hess
Duane Hess
Elaine Hess
Elvin Hess
Florence Hess
Glenn Hess
Gregory Hess
Heather Hess
Helen Hess
Isaac Hess
Jay J. Hess
Leslie Hess
Margie Hess
Michael A. Hess
Nick (Donald) Hess
Parke Hess
Peg Hess
RoseMary Hess
Sharon Hess
Sue Hess
Ken Hicks
Lisa Hicks
Keith Hillegas
Patricia Hillegas
Linda Hipple
Benjamin Hollinger
Heidi Homsher
Larry Homsher
Bobbi Jo Horst
Clifford Horst
Debbie Houck
Bruce Houghton
Earl Houghton
Hedy Houghton
Lorie Houghton
Barry Huber
Bryan Huber
Drema Huber
Elwood Huber
Betty Huntzinger
Herman Huntzinger
Scott Huntzinger
Sue Huntzinger
Jeremy Jenkins
Nancy Jenkins
Sherry Jenkins
LuAnn Jones
Ron Jones
Jeff Kile
Kelly Kile
Pequea BIC Church Membership List as of December 31, 2012 (cont’d)
Patricia Kline
Kelly Kreider
Ken Kreider
Nancy Kreider
Sharon Kreider
Troy Kreider
Shelley Kuhn
John Kurtz
Karlee Kurtz
Karren Kurtz
Jan Kut
Lynn Kut
Timothy Kut
Andrea Landis
Greg Landis
Neal Landis
Terri Landis
Alice Lauver
David Lauver
Janice Leakway
Andrew Lefever
Doris Lefever
Kelly Lefever
Ray Lefever
Chuck Lewis
Linda Lewis
Ellen Long
Joel Long
LaLonnie Long
Lynn Long
Michael Long
Barbara Lupold
Ronald Lupold
Herb MacIntyre
Judy MacIntyre
Charles MacMullen
Kathryn MacMullen
Douglas Mahoney
Jeff Mahoney
Lori Mahoney
Matthew Mahoney
Michael Mahoney
Patricia Mahoney
Bonnie Mailloux
Richard Mailloux
Joanne Major
Kayla Major
Loryn Major
Jill Margavage
Walt Margavage
Adam Markley
Melissa Markley
Brenda Martin
Jane Martin
Robert Martin
Alfreda Mattia
Kelly McGaw
Art Miller
Jackie Miller
Molly Miller
Joy Mitchell
Mark Mitchell
Jill Montgomery
Eric Moon
Marge Moore
Wayne Moore
George Muccigrosso
Sherry Mull
Alex Munro
Bill Munro
Judy Munro
Linda Munro
Jacqueline Murr
Darleen Mylin
David Mylin
Pat Nadu
Chris Peris
Delaine Peris
Molly Porter
Daffney Price
Alan Railing
Kathleen Railing
Ben Raker
Svetlana Raker
Cathy Jo Regitz
Gloria Rehm
Jay Reynolds
June Reynolds
Lois Rhoads
Jennifer Rightnour
Daryl Rineer
Donna Rineer
Evelyn Rineer
Joseph Rineer
Kate Rineer
Steve Rineer
Jason Ritchie
Stacie Ritchie
David Rohrer
Eric Rohrer
Megan Rohrer
Sue Rohrer
Meschelle Roten
Roger Roten
Marla Rush
Matt Rush
Eric Schmid
Joel Schmid
Nick Schmid
Ora Schmid
Rachel Schmid
Kate Schultz
Bill Seachrist
Sherri Seachrist
Diana Shaffer
Chris Sharp
Steve Sharp
Terry Shepps
Melissa Shertz
Clyde Slaymaker
Joyce Slaymaker
Brian Smith
Gene Smith
Jill Smith
Sarah Smith
Sylvia Smith
Dottie Stark
Frank Stark
Dee Steele
Ivan Steele
Charles Stekervetz
Linda Stekervetz
Caitlin Stewart
Greg Stone
Sandy Stone
Jennifer Stum
Kirby Swope
Reba Talbot
Lona Thomas
Paul Thomas
Jeremy Tuel
Sara Tuel
Gail Ulmer
Kevin Ulmer
Lori Ward
Patrick Ward
Bryce Wendler
Donna Wendler
Scott Wendler
John Wighaman
Joy Wighaman
Pam Wilkin
Lisa Williams
Randy Williams
Kristen Wilson
Travis Wilson
Tristan Wilson
John Wingenfield
Linda Wingenfield
Jennifer Wissler
Michael Wissler
Jessica Wolf
Holly Wolpert
Dave Wright
Maria Wright
Connie Yecker
Thomas Yecker
Jay Yoder
Stephany Yoder
Bonnie Yowler
Frank Yowler
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LEAD PASTOR
The months since accepting the role of lead pastor at Pequea in July 2012, have been challenging and exciting ones. One of the
challenges has been for Daleen and me to work out in a practical way our roles within a new senior leadership model at
Pequea. What was once mainly under the senior pastor umbrella has now been apportioned to an executive pastor and a lead
pastor. I want to thank Pastor Daleen for doing a great job in adjusting to her new role as executive pastor.
As lead pastor my primary responsibilities are:
Preaching/Teaching
Vision Casting
Staff and Leadership Support and Development
Since I began my full time role in July I have preached in the themes of Becoming a Spiritual Champion, Habits of a Healthy
Church, One Person Can Make a Difference, and Coming Home for Christmas. Two personal highlights for me in corporate
worship were the communion service on October 7 and The Kitchen Chair testimonies on November 18. Bonnie and I also taught
a seven week class on marriage on Wednesday nights last fall.
One of the key roles of the Lead Pastor is “uncovering the vision/direction of the church” (Steve Musser). Vision is what the
Holy Spirit is calling us to be and do at Pequea Church. What is He causing to burn within our hearts? [Luke 24:32]
What burns in my heart is for Pequea to be a both and church (Acts 2:42-47); a church that is strong in our worship, preaching/
teaching, fellowship ministries and also serves our community in the name of Christ. Jesus put it simply as love your neighbor as
yourself (Matthew 2:39).
Literally since the day it was announced that I would be your new lead pastor last May, I have been talking to our pastors,
staff, and church board – and the congregation - about vision. The church board and I have been reading and discussing
Brandon Hatmaker’s book, Barefoot Church together in our monthly meetings. (The staff and Deacons are currently reading it.)
Hatmaker’s book expresses well my heart for where I think the church should be going. Recently, the church board met for a
“vision day.” Our call is to love God — and to learn and live the ways of Jesus. We believe there are spiritual, relational, and
physical needs in every community. Our call is to understand and serve those needs in our neighborhood, our community, and
our world as God gives us wisdom and strength to do so.
While we continue to seek excellence in our teaching, fellowship, and corporate worship experiences, we desire to also learn to
live beyond ourselves and become an increasingly missional congregation. Our vision is to be, as Pastor Jeremy Tuel put it, an
in here and out there church. I will be talking more about all this on Sunday mornings in the spring.
Here is how Jesus prayed for His disciples (including us) in John 17:15-18:
“I’m not asking that you take them out of the world
But that you guard them from the Evil One.
They are no more defined by the world
Than I am defined by the world.
Make them holy—consecrated—with the truth;
Your word is consecrating truth.
In the same way that you gave me a mission in the world,
I give them a mission in the world.”
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(cont’d)
Defining missional: Believers obviously need to be discipled and cared for. Churches often measure their success or their health
by counting “nickels and noses.” That is, we ask, “How many people attend our church?” and “Are we meeting our budget?”
However, a missional church doesn’t stop there, but also asks questions like: How many ministries do we have that make a
difference to our community? How are we serving our community? How many conversations are we having with people who
need Jesus? What lives are being impacted for the glory of God through our ministries? What are we doing to make an impact
for the kingdom beyond our own walls?
These are discipleship questions. Growing as a disciple of Jesus is not just about acquiring knowledge, but about loving our
neighbor – both inside and outside the church. God is on a redemptive mission in the world, and He has given us the privilege
to be an active partner with Him (Matthew 28:18-20). From God’s point of view, every Christ-follower is an ambassador to his
or her community or culture (2 Corinthians 5:14-20). The church was never intended to exist only for itself – it is the chosen
instrument of God to expand His kingdom.
A Missional Church:
Looks more like this
Goes into the village
Intent on life change
Builds with surrounding community in mind
Purpose & vision driven (Intentional)
Known for sacrifice and service
Looks less like this
Stays in the compound
Content to maintain the status quo
Builds with church in mind
Maintenance oriented
Known for accumulation & comfort
Dee Steele will be the point person for community service opportunities. A small team is being formed to work with Dee. We
also will continue to explore the possibility of an alternative Sunday night service.
I am honored to serve with such a capable staff. They each serve with dedication, wisdom and love for the church. They have
adjusted gracefully to working with new senior leadership.
Many thanks go to the Board of Directors for their dedicated service and visionary leadership! Thank you especially to Joel
Crews, who is completing his present ministry on the board.
As we look to the future, I am pleased that many of you will be a part of the What on Earth Am I Here For? campaign. I look
forward to what God will do among us in 2013 as we intentionally ramp up our involvement in our community.
To Pequea Church: Thank you for welcoming me among you and for the privilege of being part of the pastoral team.
With appreciation and anticipation,
Rick
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EXECUTIVE PASTOR
Each day brings new challenges and new excitement. I continually lean on my favorite verse:
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will
be with you wherever you go. — Joshua 1:9
Two wonderful companion verses:
“Apart from You I can do nothing.”
“ But I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength.”
These are wonderful promises and challenges to us all as we face the future that God has for us here at Pequea Church with
courage and boldness.
Go Global Ministries Report:
In March of 2012 we sent a team to Bluefields, Nicaragua, to help to construct the Lomas Frescas BIC Church. The team
consisted of Linda Lewis, Chuck Lewis, Patrick Ward, Glenn Hess, Missy Eshbach, Steve Groff, Ben Raker and Daleen Charles.
While in Nicaragua our team joined forces with a small team from the Trinity Life BIC church in Canada. I am grateful to the
entire team for serving under difficult conditions and never complaining. We were able to make a huge difference at the Lomas
Frescas BIC church. The ladies of the team also spent many hours in doing home visits to members of the church . . .
encouraging, praying, and making friends with these wonderful families that live in such poverty.
We had a large outpouring of financial gifts to the Nicaragua fund, with enough left to springboard us into future missions trips.
We also made a donation from the Nicaragua fund to help fund The Table BIC Church’s youth trip to Nicaragua in July.
A bit closer to home…we had a spring “Servolution” event in which we mobilized the entire church to do service projects in the
community. Much was accomplished; this time proved to be a springboard toward the vision and passion to be a church that
serves the community.
We were able to bless the Conestoga Food Bank during the months of October and November with our collection of food items.
The staff also had two serve opportunities, the first in May as we spent a morning painting rooms at the Milagro House in
Lancaster. Then in December we contributed hats, mittens and gloves to needy children at Pequea Elementary, as well as
blessed their school staff with homemade Christmas cookies. These are baby steps to what we hope will be a regular part of
having our Pequea staff be active in serving the community.
It was a great privilege to announce to the congregation in May that Jim and Sonia Bridge will be Pequea’s first BICWM
missionaries in many years. They will begin serving full-time with BICWM in Honduras in September 2013. Also serving full-time
from Pequea are Bekah Sharp with BICWM in Thailand, Jeremy Eshleman in Africa, and Kaitlyn Charles with YWAM in London,
England.
Prayer Ministries Report:
There are many prayer groups here at Pequea Church meeting regularly throughout the week to lift up the needs of our church
and our community. I am grateful to all that pray regularly for the ministries, leadership and staff of the church. Prayer is the
foundation of all that happens in ministry here at Pequea. In May, we teamed up with other churches in the Conestoga area to
do prayer walking on the eve of the National Day of Prayer. This is one example of a number of ways that we are working hard
as a church to support and team up with other churches and their ministries in the community.
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(cont’d)
Pequea Care Team
We were able to minister to many families in 2012 that had experienced the loss of a loved one. I had the privilege of
conducting the funerals of many of our dear older folks. I appreciate how the staff and volunteers always rally to lend a helping
hand in making these funerals truly life celebrations. It is a reminder that life is precious and our time is valuable, so we need
to make the most of the days that the Lord gives us.
The Deacon Team is active in caring for the needs of people both here at Pequea and in the community. It has been wonderful
to work with Alex Munro, the chair of the deacons, in giving leadership to this group.
In July we welcomed new deacons, Scott and Sue Huntzinger, and Sharon Kreider. We had a consecration service for all church
board members and deacons on July 22. For a more detailed report on deacon activities, see the Deacon Report. For
information on our Seniors Ministry, see the report from Linda Heisey.
The Deacon Team has completed their work on the nominating slate for 2013, which will be approved at our February Council
meeting. Special thanks go to Jay and Stephany Yoder for their many years of service on the Deacon Team, as they ended their
time as deacons in 2012.
GriefShare began in the middle of August under the leadership of Trina Barr and Deb Detwiler. Here is a brief statement from
Trina that captures the essence of healing and help that this group provides:
“We have people grieving from the death of a child, to murder, suicide, death from cancer, and one lady with four
deaths in an eight-month period. Tonight was very heavy, a long time of sharing. One lady finally opened up and
shared and shared. We had a beautiful time of holding hands and praying, just lifting one another up in our grief.
I ask that you keep this group in your prayers. My heart goes out to all the folks that are in the GriefShare group.
We are all grieving so much. In my nine years of leading GriefShare, I have never been more moved and grateful for
this ministry.”
Finance Team:
The Finance Team meets monthly under the leadership of the chair, Duane Hess. This team looks at the monthly financial
reports and monitors spending and giving, making recommendations to the Church Board as needed. I appreciate the expertise
of this group. In the early fall, I began putting together the 2013 budget. I appreciated the help of Office Manager, Sharon
Lambertson; Treasurer, Pete Grumbrecht; and the Finance Team. Our budget for 2013 is both responsible and also visionary.
In early fall, with the help of Sharon Lambertson and Linda Lewis, we researched the possibility of changing to a new health
care plan for our full-time Pequea employees and their families. On November 1, the decision was made to begin with a new
plan that provides better coverage and is more cost-effective.
Towards the end of 2012 the Finance Team began making plans to provide financial training opportunities to our congregation
in 2013, such as Everence seminars and Financial Peace University. We are currently reading a book called “Not Your
Parents’ Offering Plate,” which is helping us look at stewardship issues for the future and how we need a new paradigm for
tapping into the shrinking amount of money that is available for non-profits. Challenging problems and challenging
solutions…but nothing is impossible with God!
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Church Board:
Throughout 2012, the Church Board worked tirelessly on policy, vision, details with the land purchase option, and the pastoral
search. Our church board consists of Jeremy Jenkins, James Fisher, Phil Gale, Pete Grumbrecht, Joel Crews, Kate Schultz,
Pastor Rick Mailloux, Chris Peris, Dawn Hess, Chair–Daleen Charles, Vice Chair–Jay Yoder, and Secretary–Pat Bartow.
I wish to extend appreciation to Joel Crews for his many years of service to the Church Board, as he ended his term in 2012.
Ministeriums:
Each month I represent Pequea Church at our two area ministeriums: Conestoga Pastor’s Fellowship, and the Willow Street
Ministerium. These are important times in which we join together as a group of local churches to serve our community. In
December, I helped Pastor Mike Sigman with the annual Willow Street Tree-Lighting service.
Denominational Responsibilities:
In March of 2012, I finished my term on the Atlantic Conference Board of Directors as Assistant Moderator. I helped with the
planning of the Atlantic Conference Annual Meeting at Manor Church in March.
The Pastoral Staff attended the BIC General Conference in California. We also attended various Atlantic Conference Pastors’
workshops throughout the year.
It is exciting to see Pequea’s involvement in the Atlantic Conference, as many of us on staff are part of a cluster of Atlantic
Conference Pastors that meet monthly for prayer and support in the conference. Jeremy Tuel, Dawn Groff, Sharon Lambertson,
Jeremy Denlinger and I are all giving leadership to clusters.
Pequea Staff:
On a daily basis, I give leadership to the Pequea staff. We have once-a-month staff meetings and weekly Pastor meetings.
These are times of prayer, training, planning, and encouragement. In May, the staff had a retreat in Cape May. Bishop Pauline
Peifer was our resource person. We also discussed the book “It: How Churches and Leaders Can Get It and Keep It “by Craig
Groeschel. We had wonderful times of fellowship, worship, and wrestling with vision for the future of Pequea. This was also a
great time for us to get know Rick as our new Lead Pastor.
Other Commitments in 2012:
 Met regularly with Bishop Pauline Peifer in a mentoring relationship.
 Attended the Chick-Fil-A Leadercast in early May with many of the other staff of Pequea.
 Attended the Catalyst one-day event at LCBC in November. It was an excellent day of teaching, featuring Andy
Stanley and Craig Groeschel.
 Attended a day-long seminar on finances and accounting for non-financial people with office manager, Sharon
Lambertson.
In His Service,
Daleen Charles
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WORSHIP and SPIRITUAL FORMATION PASTOR
The past year has been a positive time for Pequea and for me. I’ve watched life change happening all around us; that is the best
part of working and living together in the church. I love to come alongside people who are taking steps in their faith journey; I
get that opportunity each week. For me, several things stand out as highlights of this year in ministry.
In 2012, I became Pastor of Worship and Spiritual Formation. I absolutely love this opportunity because my heart beats for
helping people to grow and step forward in their journey with the Lord. Now I have the chance to do that not only in the
worship setting on Sundays, but also in many other areas of ministry that I oversee: Small Groups, Study Classes, Men’s and
Women’s Ministries, and Believe Grow Serve Share classes. It’s my desire and my prayer that these ministry areas will have an
impact on the people of Pequea and even reach beyond that to people in our community. I want people to know how important
it is to have nurturing growth relationships within the church – far more important than being in a service on a Sunday
morning. Thousands of church spectators do that all over Lancaster County every week; let’s be a church who engages with
people to see God making real changes in our lives. These ministries are great environments to see that happen. By engaging
this way, we can also be a church that focuses on reaching out beyond ourselves and serving people outside the walls of the
building.
The following report comes from Heidi Homsher, leader of our LINC ministry:
We are having a great year at LINC. The average attendance is 10, which makes for a very intimate setting. In the
fall we did a book series on Grace. We have had very good discussions on this subject. Our service project for this
year is “The Bird Ministries” for women, located in New Danville. This ministry houses and counsels women who have
been incarcerated and are released from prison with no place to go. Linda Bird operates the ministry; she visited us
with three of the women who are currently living with her. The women shared their stories with us and we all shed
some tears with them. It is wonderful to see God working in their lives. This winter session we will be doing a book
study on “Living Above Worry and Stress.” This is a “Women of Faith” book study. I’m so blessed to be able to
lead this group of ladies each week; we would love to have more ladies join us each Wednesday morning from
9:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Heidi, along with the Woman2Woman team led by Sherry Jenkins and Lea Denlinger, are doing an excellent job at reaching out
to women with loving care. Several men’s small groups are in operation currently; in 2013 I hope to expand the scope of our
men’s ministry. General small groups continue to grow as new leaders step up; there were at least three new ones this year.
Study classes are being taught well by leaders with a passion for their classes. And I always look forward to helping people
through the BGSS classes and into membership and partnership with Pequea.
My 2012 intern, Kari McMichael, has been invaluable to me as I have taken on these new areas of leadership. Her help in the
worship ministry made it possible for me to engage more fully with people in spiritual formation – something I must do
continually and consistently. Although our budget did not allow us to hire Kari to continue in her assistant role, I pray that the
growth God is bringing to Pequea will allow the multiplication of ministry in these areas soon. Kari is now interning with two
other churches; I pray that God leads her to a great position in worship ministry. This year’s Christmas Eve team was led by Kari;
she has written the following report about her internship and also Christmas Eve:
This past year has been more beneficial to me than I imagined when I first began this internship. Beginning last fall,
I was prepared to shadow Jeremy Tuel, participate on worship team, and get mentoring & guidance from Jeremy, as
well as other staff on a weekly basis. It started with one-on-one teaching, playing on the worship team, and helping
with stage design. I learned a great deal from a predetermined checklist of relevant subjects and topics to the
worship ministry internship that Jeremy created. After a few months, he pushed me to take many steps outside of my
comfort zone. I was encouraged to take on more of a leadership role within the worship team, and during the Sunday
morning services. Through the rehearsals and services, I gained invaluable knowledge and experience. I am so
grateful for the opportunity, and above all, for Jeremy’s encouragement to step up and use the gifting God has given
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me. As I progressed in my leadership abilities, I learned from many mistakes. Jeremy was always there to debrief
each service, offer advice, brainstorm new ideas, and guide me in strengthening my personal relationship with the
Lord. New tasks and elements were constantly being added, up until my very last day! This internship has grown into
a completely new, inspiring, motivating, and challenging experience than what I was expecting when I started! I
gained knowledge on adding new elements to the worship service in addition to just music; relevant stage design,
planning special events at the church, and scheduling band/volunteers/media/speakers/etc. for Sunday morning
services. These are all areas that equipped me to be successful later in the year.
A huge part of this internship that I've learned so much from, and will stay with me for the rest of my life, deals with
being spirit-led during worship. This subject was talked about during the first few weeks of interning, and became
integral to being changed, confident, and motivated. Jeremy did an excellent job of being supportive and
encouraging during services where we planned purposeful segments meant to be open-ended and Spirit-prompted.
These were extremely intimidating at first, but the Lord truly worked inside of me. There were several Sundays where
we asked the congregation to share if they felt called to, and during these moments, I could not plan how they were
going to go. It was key for me to trust completely and fully on the Lord to speak to me in the moment. It has been
such a blessing to grasp the concept of true worship ministry, and also my own relationship with the Lord.
Lastly, this internship has been a huge success in forming new relationships with the staff of Pequea, volunteers, and
members of the church. I was not planning on focusing on this area when I started, but in leaving Pequea, I am
finding that this is a huge priority in being a worship ministry intern. I am unbelievably grateful for the kindness and
acceptance that was shown to me. Everyone showered me with amazing patience while I was learning and growing.
Forming these strong relationships with worship team members and families in the congregation kept me going and
helped me overcome many personal struggles with doubt and/or self-esteem. I am so thankful for an inviting staff
that not only cares about me, but also gave me the opportunity to befriend them in return.
All in all, this year has been hands-down the most beneficial I’ve ever had. I am so grateful for a safe environment to
be challenged and grow in closeness with the Lord. I have shown a lot of improvement in confidence and service
planning. I hope that Pequea has benefited in some way from having me as an intern, even if it means giving the
staff more time to focus on other ministries as I helped with the worship area. I cannot say thank you enough, and I
hope nothing more than to have blessed even one person through the work God has done in me and through me.
Christmas Eve Team
Christmas Eve this year was a new and fresh take on the traditional service. The core planning team consisted of
Jeremy Tuel, Jeremy Denlinger, Brian Smith, and I. We decided to plan a documentary-style service, which meant
including video footage, history, narration and interviews. There was an initial meeting to plan out the core subjects
and elements of the service months before Christmas, which allowed extra time to schedule volunteers, filming dates,
band rehearsals and finalize plans.
The willingness of everyone involved in the Christmas Eve service was impressive. The people asked to be
interviewed or play on the worship team were extremely gracious with their time and energy. Although they were
being asked to give their time during a very busy season of the year, the attitudes never turned from being willing,
enthusiastic, and positive. There were a few last-minute scheduling conflicts, but the overall flow of filming and
rehearsals went as planned.
There were many new elements in the service. For the 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. services, Jeremy Jenkins and Jim
Bridge each took one service to narrate. They attended rehearsals alongside the worship team during the week prior,
and did an excellent job when the final service came. Jeremy Tuel wrote the entire script for them, and did an
incredible job depicting the entire story of Jesus – from prophecy to birth to death. This was another unique element,
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word piece, performed by Kelly Kreider, which summarized the message and goal of the entire service – helping
those in attendance leave understanding the true meaning behind Christmas, and the entire Christmas season.
I am grateful to have had the opportunity to be a part of two Christmas Eve services at Pequea. Both years
contrasted largely when compared to each other, but both held many moments where “God at work” was abundant.
It was exciting to see how all the elements came together to form a solid and complete program. Lots of positive
feedback was given after Christmas, which was encouraging to hear as a team after all the hard work that was put
into bringing it all together.
There were several special services this year as well. In one service we built a stone altar at the front of the auditorium and
invited people to bring a stone and lay it down as an exercise in surrender or with the thought of building on God’s foundation
in their lives. We had an outdoor service in September, which included the release of live butterflies with the dedication of the
new playground. And in November we gave thanks in front of the congregation on the Kitchen Chair. These kinds of services are
so thrilling for me as we see God plainly at work in the lives of the people here – and I’m praying that excitement continues to
spread. God is moving!
I’m thankful for the continued opportunity to share in the preaching schedule and enjoyed my weeks of preaching this year.
Now, in my expanded pastoral role, I am assisting Pastor Rick in planning our preaching schedule for the year. I love
discovering where God is leading us through what He helps us to plan. I truly believe God is speaking heavily in the area of
taking us outside the walls of the church building to make an impact on the community. We can all look forward to big
opportunities to serve this year.
As 2013 begins, I celebrate five years on staff at Pequea. When I first came, Sara and I had one little girl – now we have three
crazy kids. But they are a blessing, and as they grow, so does our family in the church. Our small group has been Jesus to us,
loving and supporting us throughout the growing pains of life. We long to show the world the blessings we have received as part
of this body of Christ and draw others into the same kind of relationship with Him and His church. May God continue to move in
us and through us, and may we be passionately engaged with Him to accomplish His work!
In His Service,
Jeremy Tuel, Worship and Spiritual Formation Pastor
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FAMILY MINISTRIES PASTOR — Youth
2012 was a great year in Xtreme Youth. We came off a school year that saw over 600 students walk through our doors. We
continue to see deep issues that our teens are facing on a daily basis: from prescription drug abuse to bullying to teens being
moved into institutional facilities, to sexual identity issues and family break-ups. Our teens need prayer and a good youth group
with leaders who care about them. I am thankful for Pequea Church and the support its members give the youth group.
This year we encouraged our teens to not just attend youth group, but to participate in making things happen. One of our newly
baptized students took a stand and had an open debate on stage with her Youth Pastor (me) over an issue that was strong on
her heart. Two of our students have volunteered to lead a crew of high school students who run large group time in the
children’s ministry twice a month on Sundays. Our teens had several projects going on that fit within the church’s Servolution
initiative. A group of senior high girls sponsored a baby shower to collect items for families with unplanned pregnancies. Junior
and senior high students collected food for the Conestoga Food Bank and blankets for Water Street Rescue Mission. The Bible
Club at Marticville sold pencils and wristbands during school lunches to help build wells in Haiti. As always, our teens participated
in mission trips over the summer. This year we made a switch and had the junior high travel while the senior high stayed local.
The junior high went to Columbus, New Jersey, where they worked on housing for a community stricken by poverty. The senior
high stayed over at the church for four days and worked with local organizations in several ways, including helping special
needs kids at camp, cleaning up a horse farm for a therapeutic riding camp, cleaning work at the Transitional Living Center,
performing puppetry for a special needs day care in Philadelphia and doing painting work at the church itself. Additionally, they
learned about alternative church styles from one of our Pastors in Philadelphia, and then came up with plans for a future
church, some of which have actually been implemented in youth group! We currently have a student working on plans for a
farm-ette that would help provide food for the needy in our area.
The Bible Club at Marticville Middle, which meets during the school day, really grew over the last year. We had close to 30
students at a time enrolled in some of our sessions. Our relationship with the local schools remains strong; we continue to visit
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with students during lunch period on a weekly basis. For the 3 year running I was the keynote speaker at one of our middle
schools for career day, which gave me the chance to speak before the entire staff and student body.
This year we added a volunteer Communications Specialist, who makes sure new students get a welcome packet and that we
have the best information possible in our database on all of our students.
We made improvements to the youth room throughout the year, adding a brighter projector and installing two new wireless
microphones. We also added a new Mac computer to the tech booth, giving us the capability to share the same presentation
software as the main auditorium. We’ve also redecorated several of our classrooms.
We took the summer off from our mid-week programming, which gave our workers a much needed rest. During that time we
did several special events including the waterslide, Messy Games day, the Bounce Funplex, etc.
We had a number of special guests come in throughout the year, including the director of Aaron’s Acres and the rock band,
Ninth Hour Legacy. The performance by the band was well received. The lead singer gave her testimony of surviving an abusive
relationship and eating disorders. The teens were moved by her story and some came forward to share current struggles that
they are going through.
The Thanksgiving Rally went very well this year. We had approximately 150 people in attendance. Most were from Pequea,
with just a few visitors from other churches.
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We transitioned our Sunday mornings from large group/small group time to just small groups. We’ve built great groups where
students learn and develop relationships.
Our new youth worship band formed this year and is now performing for the youth group.
Along with our regular activities there was always a healthy dose of smaller events throughout the year such as Nerf Battles,
game nights and other mayhem!
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We launched a new 56er’s ministry this year for our 5 and 6 grade students. The attendance has been strong and the
leadership team is working on plans for the future. We continue to expand our computerized attendance for this class and other
grade levels that we will add later.
Along with my regular duties, I performed a number of weddings and funerals. Two funerals of specific note were for Molly
Curtis and Steve Van Buren. We were all emotionally moved by the funeral of Molly, whose life on this earth was so short. I’m
thankful that she had a family who knows the Lord and retains the hope that that knowledge brings. I also had the honor of
speaking at the funeral of Steve Van Buren at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Steve was an iconic Philadelphia Eagles player, a
member of the NFL Hall of Fame and most importantly, a Christian. It was a celebration to be remembered.
I look forward to the next year of ministry for Pequea and its position in the community.
Robert Brody, Family Ministries Pastor
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FAMILY MINISTRIES PASTOR — Children
In his book “Celebration of Discipline” Richard Foster addresses the discipline of service and humility. He says, “When we set out
on a consciously chosen course of action that accents the good of others and is, for the most part, a hidden work, a deep change
occurs in our spirits.” There are many “hidden works” that happen on a very regular basis in Family Ministry at Pequea Church.
We know that these works are agents of change in the lives of the children and adults of this body of believers and in the lives
of our community friends. I am very grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside many, many volunteers year after year
here at Pequea who create life change and draw others toward Jesus. In this report you will read numbers and statistics that
have been laid by the foundation of service and humility. I hope to communicate to you the life change that has occurred in
2012 because of God’s hand upon our programming and because of his people investing in service. Please read below the
Family Ministry 2012 reports submitted by myself and some of my team leaders as we walk you through this past year of
ministry.
Grade 3-5 Lock-In: March 9-10
84 children attended the Lock-In this past year. We had a great time of gym games, pizza, bowling, a devotional and
movies. About 30 volunteers helped out during the night as chaperones and “bouncers.” The Lock-In is a great event to which
church kids can invite their school friends. It’s always fun!
Community Egg Hunt: March 31
A group of springtime bugs searching for the King at Easter was the theme in this hilarious skit presented to the
families who attended the Egg Hunt! Families enjoyed singing, door prizes, hearing the Salvation message, cookies and juice,
and of course, our famous Egg Hunt for which we stuffed and scattered almost 6,000 eggs! Pequea had a packed house for this
outreach event and also hosted some special guests from Mom’s House who came to share in the fun and take home the many
items collected for them by the children and leaders of our mid-week KidzKnexion program. Pequea’s Egg Hunt is one children’s
ministry event that our church does with excellence.
Vacation Bible School: Summer 2012
Pequea Church partnered with Refton BIC for VBS last summer. VBS was offered at Refton on Wednesday nights for
five weeks. We were able to reach on average 45-50 kids each week. Pequea’s goal was to help Refton, as we offered
monetary resources and also through teachers and helpers in the classrooms. We were able to give each family a CD of the
music from the curriculum and on the last day of VBS we sponsored an ice cream truck visit to Refton to give each child an ice
cream of their choice. With everything that was offered each week, all the children enjoyed themselves very much and the
families were also pleased.
(Submitted by Joy Wighaman)
Kenbrook Camp Report
In the summer of 2012 Pequea BIC sponsored over 30 children/youth as they attended Kenbrook Bible Camp. Our
numbers were down a bit this past year, perhaps a sign of the economy. To address this for 2013 we will be adding a Kenbrook
Day in early March 2013 and taking a busload of children to camp for the day! This new event is planned to increase Kenbrook
awareness and show kids this fun alternative to summer at home! We will continue to give out partial and full scholarship
assistance as we partner with Kenbrook in 2013. My thanks go to Jaymi Armstrong, who serves as Kenbrook Coordinator.
Fall Event Outreach: October 24
A spaceship landed at Pequea on October 24! Yep, Operation Cooperation was in full swing as our wacky space cadets
taught us what it means to get along with each other… what fun! Like the Egg Hunt, the Fall Fest provides a bridge for our
community families to take a step toward attendance at church by offering a program that is geared toward the whole family
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and provides fun and a great message! In addition to the skit, parents and children enjoyed all the usual aspects of the night
which make it a must see – these include the box maze, hayride, inflatables, games of skill, barrel train, food and candy. We
had about 480 in attendance. Pequea was able to bless the Conestoga Food Bank as we collected cereal and canned food from
those who attended the Fall Fest. We also gave the Food Bank a check for $672.33, which was from the sale of hot food and
bake sale items during the evening. Many, many people served at this event, including Charlie and Kathy MacMullen who
chaired the outreach.
5:30 Christmas Eve Service: December 24
Our first Christmas Eve service looked quite a bit different in 2012. The children of KidzKnexion brought us the entire
service as they prepared props, learned songs and lines as actors, and even did a wonderful puppet number. Sara Tuel and Peg
Hess wrote and directed our K – Grade 4 children (and a few 56’ers) in the production of “Light Your World,” which followed
Casey, an elementary age student, and her friends through a discovery of Jesus at Christmas time. The evening ended with glow
sticks and also a fun cast party where families of children involved enjoyed punch and cookies while their children opened a
special gift from the church in “reward” for their 3 months of hard work preparing for this service. The offering on Christmas
Eve was collected for Jim and Sonia Bridge, members of Pequea who are preparing for missions service in Honduras starting in
the fall of 2013.
The following are reports from Children’s Ministries that ran throughout the year.
KidzKnexion Report
Let me start by saying Wednesday nights at Pequea Church is THE PLACE TO BE for children in kindergarten to 4th
grade. We offer fun, food, crafts, and most of all, love and acceptance to every child under our care. Each K – grade 2 child
interacts with other children and adult leaders during large group Bible story and smaller age-sensitive classes for discussion
and crafts related to the story. The children in grades 3 and 4 have an opportunity to pick a lab or project to work on for a
period of 8 weeks. A variety of labs have been offered over the years, with woodworking being a very popular one (some real
impressive bird houses and stools have been made). Knitting also has been attracting boys and girls alike, while painting, girl
stuff, scrapbooking (with some beautiful keepsakes for the future) have been made. We've also had some impressive beginner
painters in our paint lab. This age also comes together at the end for a devotional time and of course a snack. We've had many
gifted volunteers over the years who help make this program successful. Our workers have a passion for Christ and a desire to
share that with children. KidzKnexion runs from October – April.
(Submitted by Hedy Houghton)
God’s Little League
God’s Little League averaged about 50 children a month that regularly attended our different services during 2012.
We had a record attendance of 70 during the month of April. A transition of leadership occurred in May of 2012 when Lori
Mahoney stepped away to pursue a new career opportunity and I took over this ministry. Most curriculums were set for the
year, so no changes were made until our new school year in September. A new schedule of teachers and helpers occurred at this
time, with a handful of teachers asking for a break while gaining seven new teachers. October 2012 brought a new 1½ –
2-year-old Sunday School Class in the 9 a.m. service. This was a much needed addition; thankfully three couples took on the
responsibility to teach. Our nursery was most definitely becoming crowded with toddlers! A much safer environment has been
returned to our little babies. An appreciation for each other’s roles in leading our children’s Sunday School time has occurred
between me and our teachers/helpers. The group is running smoothly together in an effort to lead more children to Our Savior,
Jesus. Many thanks to all who serve with me in God’s Little League!
(Submitted by Peg Hess, God’s Little League Director)
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Pequea All-Stars
Our All-Stars are those children in Kindergarten – Grade 4. We continue to use a large group/small group format for
these ages. The children have a large group time of worship and Bible lesson, in addition to their individual class time as small
groups. Our curriculum is “252 Basics,” which uses the concept of teaching a monthly virtue to the kids centered on
Luke 2:52 which says, “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” This large group of kids
encompasses All-Star Alley every Sunday morning for both the 9:00 and 10:30 hours and on Wednesday evenings from
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. It is great to have this designated space for children at the church. During 2012 our Sunday All-Stars and
older God’s Little League children collected almost $1,600 in offerings for the children of SPICE toward our goal of sponsoring
11 SPICE children for the year. Again, our kids got creative this year in raising money. Making bracelets to sell and having bake
sales proved a great way to make money for SPICE. An exciting change we made this year was the renovation of All-Star Arena!
A fresh coat of paint, new window coverings, an expanded stage, and the addition of a game room have helped morph this
space into a more kid-friendly area.
In September of 2012 a new ministry was formed – our 56’ers ministry. This class is for children in grades 5 and 6;
they meet in the Youth area on Sundays in the 9:00 hour and at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights. There have been a total of 57
children in this ministry since early fall; we have averaged 19 on Sundays and 21 mid-week.
Library Report
There were several changes & additions in the library last year. In past years we have always tried to add new
materials as often as we could, but this year we made it a point to add a new book, series, and/or DVD to our shelves every
week. New additions were displayed on the shelves you see as you enter the library, making them easy to spot and browse
through. Various other books and tapes were highlighted there too. Again this year we received several excellent donations of
like-new children’s books, fiction & non-fiction. We also received a few DVDs, VHS tapes and a generous monetary donation that
was greatly appreciated. With the addition of more books we found ourselves running out of shelf space, so we rearranged
many of the books and added three shelves to make more room.
The flat screen TV/DVD player that was placed in the library early last year is used every Sunday morning to play
DVDs for anyone who would like to watch and teachers use it from time to time with their classes. It is also available for
preschool and KidzKnexion during the week.
2012 also brought some personnel changes to the library. We want to thank Delaine Peris for the years she served
on the committee, and also welcome Nancy Jenkins and Gloria Rehm, who are filling in when needed after the 2nd service on
Sunday mornings.
The library is now open Wednesday evenings for a short time before classes begin. This makes it available to the
children who attend KidzKnexion. Thanks to Heather Hagelgans and Lori Pray who have volunteered to help sign out books and
tapes during this time. We look forward to a busy year as the library grows and is made available to more people.
(Submitted by Elaine Hess)
Pequea Pals
The Pals have been working with our six All-Star Special Needs kids. Several of these little ones are diagnosed with
forms of Autism, which makes staying on task, winning and losing, friendships and eye contact difficult. Our Pals work alongside
these children through Sunday morning class, large group and the gym time between hours. They use strategies such as time in
our Sensory Room as a reward for compliance in their areas of difficulty. Through KidzKnexion on Wednesday nights in the fall
of 2012, four of our Pal kids were able to work on, and participate in, the 5:30 Christmas Eve program. This was a huge
accomplishment for them and a proud moment for Pequea Church!
Our Pal ministry sponsored one respite night this year and had six kids attend. The night was an “Under the Sea”
theme. The kids played parachute games, made foam aquariums and had smoothies and popcorn.
An exciting addition to Pequea Pals was our Phase B.L.U.E. (Believing, Loving, Understanding, Encouraging) ministry.
Phase B.L.U.E. was started in September as an alternative for the kids. On weeks two and four you will find the kids building
with Legos and gears, painting, or experimenting with modeling clay in their class. They have a short lesson with other activities
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that will keep them engaged. This year we plan to have the kids cooking, learning self-care, and sewing (life skills). These are
skills that some parents have requested.
I will be seeking new volunteers for this ministry, which will allow me to focus more with the parents and families.
That is my biggest goal this year, as well as continuing the programs. Another vision on the horizon is the possibility of Pequea
hosting a 5K run to sponsor some of our kids’ summer camp tuitions.
(Stephanie Church, Pequea Pals Coordinator)
Outside of my responsibilities as Family Pastor for Pequea Church I have been involved in the following:
- Serving on the Board of Directors of Kenbrook Camp, the Executive Committee of the Camp as Assistant Chair and
also on the Board Development Committee of Kenbrook
- Helping at funerals as requested
- Preaching as requested
- Leading a child’s baptism class and overseeing baptism as the pastor contact as well as overseeing membership
details for membership services
- Completing three “Equipping for Ministry” Directed Study Classes online. These included Biblical Interpretation,
Evangelism, and Pastoral Care and Counseling
- Meeting with Pequea members and friends on a variety of personal issues throughout the year
- Being a resource to other churches as requested
- Pequea has been blessed by our involvement in the Atlantic Conference Internship Program. I had one intern in the
summer of 2012
- I began to lead a Cluster in the BIC Church for women in ministry
It is these tasks I’ve listed above, in addition to my Family Ministry responsibilities that keep me passionate about my
job. I love to stretch myself, continue to learn, grow in my preaching skills and impact the lives of others who are walking
through a hard stretch in their lives. I am honored to come alongside and walk the journey with them. I am also extremely
grateful for the many, many people who walk in ministry with me. They serve selflessly and passionately as we strive to bring
children and families into a relationship with God.
Serving Him,
Dawn Groff, Family Ministries Pastor, Pequea Church
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February 10, 2013
TECHNICAL ARTS and YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES DIRECTOR
I am continually blessed to be serving in a full-time ministry position at Pequea Church; this year, while at times uncertain,
ended on a very positive note. A transition of senior leadership is not something to take lightly; I feel we navigated that road
very well. I am excited about the direction that the church is headed; I feel that we are continually positioning ourselves for the
future.
I am so grateful for many of you (my volunteers) who gave of your time turning knobs, pushing buttons, running wires,
programming, designing, setting up, tearing down, editing, designing and coding. You serve week after week to further the
ministry of Pequea Church; thank you.
One of my responsibilities is maintaining our web ministry. In 2012 our primary church website had 16,903 visits from over
8,500 unique visitors. Our website is an essential way of communicating with our congregation and our community. Many
people will visit our website before walking in the door for the first time. We continue to offer online giving which makes it
easier for people to schedule giving and give one-time gifts from their home computer or mobile device. Online giving is
attractive to the younger generation who no longer carries cash and may not even have a checkbook.
Our social media presence has been growing as well. Our facebook fan page has 447 fans. We use these services to direct and
promote events and news with our congregation. Social media allows our fans to promote and share our stories, videos, and
events with friends and family online. We are also growing our twitter account with new followers, especially within younger
generations. We continue to send out regular emails to our congregation promoting upcoming events, and alerting our prayer
team with up-to-the-minute requests and praises.
This year I continued to support the communications & marketing efforts of the church by designing graphics and promotional
materials for the church, as well as for individual ministries. I designed and prepared an 8-page issue of our Currents magazine
for print and distribution, as well as ads for the web and in print. I created videos, took pictures and did whatever we could to
support the sharing of Jesus with our church and community.
Our technical arts team supported many large events and projects throughout the year, including holiday services and
programs, seven weddings, and seven funerals. The technical arts ministry continues to have a vital role in supporting the
mission and vision of Pequea Church; we are constantly thinking about how we can become even more effective as our church
and community grows. One of our biggest steps in 2012 was the addition of a new digital sound console. This addition is a huge
step forward and has already proven its worth through the busy Christmas season. Our audio volunteers have learned the new
console very quickly; I look forward to incorporating more features of the digital mixer in 2013.
I continue to lead our young adult programming at Pequea. 2012 offered a few events, but all in all, our focus remains on
connecting and engaging the young adults of our church in small groups and integrating them with the larger church
community.
In 2013, I hope that the people of Pequea Church will see that it is impossible to be connected to Christ and not care about the
people that He cared about. We have a lot of work to do; I pray that as we minister to people apart from Jesus, we will be
agents of reconciliation.
Jeremy Denlinger
Technical Arts & Young Adult Ministries Director
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February 10, 2013
PROPERTY & FACILITIES DIRECTOR
In addition to the normal cleaning, maintenance, mowing, weeding, pruning, snow removal, program support, weddings,
funerals and other routine and special events, some of the property and facility projects included:
Youth room and stairwell painting
Roof and fence repair
Major HVAC repairs
Annual mulching
Provided “community service” work for two individuals and ongoing work for a mentally impaired person
Assisted with playground/sidewalk construction
Assisted with the remodeling of All-Star Arena
Acquired/assembled lockers for volunteers
Changeover in Senior Pastor’s office
Minor plumbing additions
Researched solar power viability
The years seem to keep getting shorter…but busier. As always, I am extremely grateful for my core group of
workers/volunteers, as well as a few periodic helping hands the Lord always seems to supply throughout the year. Thank you
all for your skills and willingness to serve.
As the general economy continues to struggle it creates challenges for facility management as well. Thank you all for
your care of the facility and please continue to be good stewards of it, as well as all God has blessed you with. Thirteen is my
lucky(?) number so I’m hoping this will be a good year for me. I pray it will be for all of us.
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances…
I Thess.5:17,18
Shalom,
Barry Huber
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February 10, 2013
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
Pequea Preschool
OUR MISSION
Pequea Preschool is a fun place to grow. Our trained staff provides young children with hands-on experiences that enhance their
spiritual, academic, emotional, physical, and social development. We assist the children in becoming the individuals God has
intended them to be.
WE ARE: *God-honoring *Educational *Fun *Safe
This past year started out with me teaching Pre-K four mornings and in the office four afternoons, while Lori Mahoney assisted
me in the office 15 hours a week. Lori and I worked together for several years like a well-oiled machine. In fact, Lori ran most
of the day-to-day business for the last two years while I homeschooled Jonathon one year, and then moved into teaching a
preschool class for the first time in seven years this past year. As March approached, Lori and I were busy preparing for a
nd
transition to occur March 2 . Lori had an opportunity to work full-time recruiting students for a tech school. This would be the
first time in nine years that I didn't have an assistant working with me in the office. This was a bit of a challenge in the spring,
as I was still teaching four mornings, but with my children being older now, I was ready for the additional hours. I began to
transition my Pre-K aide, Tina Havey, into my teacher position. This was a great time to train her, as she would take on teaching
this class in the fall.
Tina had her first opportunity to try out her teaching abilities while I traveled with a group from Pequea Church to Bluefields,
Nicaragua, the third week of March. This was my first missions trip out of the country. Wow! Dios es bueno! God is good! While
in Nicaragua, God revealed Himself to me in many ways. I could feel His spirit moving the very first night of worship in the
Lomas Frescas BIC Church. I especially enjoyed providing Children's Ministry on three different nights and interacting with the
children on a daily basis. God's spirit truly transcends all cultures and languages. Thank you for the opportunity to minister to
these lovely people.
We wrapped up the 2011-2012 school year in May with our graduation, with about 300 family members in attendance to
celebrate with our 48 fours and Pre-K students as they completed their preschool education. Pastor Robert helped me share
God's love with the crowd while sharing his Mr. Potato Head collection. This was a branch off of a recent sermon of his.
The end of May brought great sadness with it, as we learned of Molly Curtis's epileptic seizure. Molly had only graduated from
Pequea Preschool two years earlier. Lori Mahoney, Pastor Robert and I traveled to Geisinger Medical Center to say goodbye to
Molly and be with the family. Molly's funeral was a first for me to speak at, besides my mother-in-law's and father-in-law's.
What a hard thing to do; but oh, what a privilege.
Throughout the first half of the year, Brian Hess, James Fisher and Mike Dickert worked diligently with me in seeking the best
plan for our playground. After many strikeouts, we finally found the right location for it. I ordered the equipment and prepared
for our build day. We had 25 volunteers come out July 28 to help assemble the equipment. This was a GREAT day for me! I
loved seeing everyone come together to make this dream come true. It was a long day, starting at 6 a.m. for some and
finishing at 7 p.m. for some of us. But what a great time of teamwork and fellowship. My heart still overflows with joy when I
reflect on that day. It was great to see kids already playing with parts of the equipment before they were even completed. Our
preschoolers play on this equipment regularly, as do many community families. This is a huge blessing to our church and
community.
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(cont’d)
th
As fall came, we started our 17 school year with 102 students across 10 classes, with 5 teachers and 8 aides teaching them. We
start each day praying as a staff, choosing two students to pray for by name. This is always a special time to connect and get
focused before stepping into the classroom.
We ran our fall fundraiser at the Lampeter Fair chicken sandwich booth again in September. 50 parent volunteers and 25
church members helped us raise $1,900 this year, down from last year's $2,500. This money helps to keep our tuition prices
reasonable for families and help those that couldn't come otherwise. We gave a total of $870 in scholarships this current school
year to three families.
Something new this fall was Parent Talk. I have wanted to invest more time in our preschool parents for years and have finally
been able to offer a time for them to come together to discuss matters that concern them. I held our first Parent Talk in
November on the topic of child development. I provided information and materials on what to expect at different stages of child
development for the preschool child. I also provided hands-on activities for the parents to explore. These were activities they can
do at home to encourage growth in their child. This was a very open time of discussion. I shared. They shared. I believe it is best
to hear many points of view rather than just one. I will be hosting our second Parent Talk on January 22, this time on discipline,
as requested by parents at our last Parent Talk. I expect this to be a hot topic.
As we look ahead to the fall, we have already received 59 registrations for the 2013-2014 school year. We are offering the
same schedule of 10 classes for ages 2 ½ to 5-year-olds. We have 110 total spots.
Toddler Gym
We finished the winter session of Toddler Gym in March. We started up again in October, with one session on Thursday
mornings. I enjoy teaching this group once again. We have 30-40 toddlers in attendance each week. This is a great time to
connect with families and have fun sharing Jesus with the littlest ones of our community. We enjoy playing and singing together
for an hour before going down to the cafe for some snacks. I am glad to have several parents that have stepped up to help
greet, clean up toys, and set up and clean up snack time.
Melissa Eshbach, Director of Preschool Ministries
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February 10, 2013
OFFICE MINISTRIES DIRECTOR
To me, 2012 was a great year because God spoke to the Board in a special way that brought us Rick Mailloux as our Lead
Pastor and Daleen Charles as our Executive Pastor. God has definitely equipped both these pastors with unique qualities and
gifts that enable them to accomplish their tasks with excellence.
Highlights from just a few of the office-related projects of 2012:
 March brought an update of the Pequea Church photo directory, which was available online for downloading in color.
Black-and-white copies were printed for those without internet access.
 Our laminator, which is used fairly heavily for preschool, was refurbished in 2012. New roller bushings were installed
as well as a new circuit board. This should allow us at least a few more years of maintenance-free usage.
 We reviewed our rental rates and policies. Taking into account what our actual costs are for all utilities and personnel,
the rates were increased accordingly to ensure we are not losing money in the process of renting the facility.
 A team of staff personnel met and devised a new funeral/memorial service planning booklet. This booklet highlights
all the details and needed information required when planning such a service. It is designed to be used by a pastor,
with the family members following along when they meet together to plan their loved one's special service.
 Pequea Preschool now has a fresh new look for both their brochure and Parent Handbook.
 Payroll reporting was made consistent among the different ministry areas of the church.
 A new black “Office” mailbox was installed right outside the front office door into which completed paperwork and
payments can be placed.
 I designed a brochure for the 2013 Women's Retreat; Donna Wendler has kept track of all the women's monthly
payments and sent out reminders as needed.
 We purchased a new comprehensive new database/check-in software system in November. This allows us to
consolidate our databases, children's check-in system, mass e-mail, online giving and online directory all into one
system. More to come on this in 2013!
 I have had the privilege of taking advantage of the Fred Pryor Training Rewards program, which allows me access to
many online webinars, as well as one-day seminars that are invaluable in my quest to always get better at what I do.
Non-office related, but nevertheless important to mention:
I had the distinct pleasure to help make the chocolate Easter Eggs in 2012. The most difficult part for me was smelling all
that chocolate continuously while not being allowed to lick the spoon!
To those of you on a leadership team or on the Pequea Prayer Chain, I want to say a special personal thank you for all your
prayers for two of my loved ones this past year. First of all, for my son, Michael: I have no doubt that your prayers helped pull
him through his serious head wound he sustained about this time last year. Secondly, more recently, for my brother, Scott: Your
prayers are sustaining him as he battles cancer that is threatening to take his life. We're still praying for miraculous healing
that only God can give!
Reasons I feel blessed
I am so blessed to be serving my Lord, Jesus, here at Pequea Church with such wonderful support from the pastors and staff,
along with the many volunteers who give of their time and energy unselfishly.
I need to make special mention of Donna Wendler, our ministry assistant who dependably and cheerfully handles many
office duties, and does them so efficiently in the only 12 hours we have her each week. She is such a blessing to me!
Dee Steele is my faithful “second-eyes” as she proofreads the bulletin faithfully each week, as well as writing many of the
blurbs you see in the bulletin. She is a very special lady.
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(cont’d)
Joyce Styer-Rozell is another special lady whom I need to mention. She faithfully comes in on Friday mornings and
replenishes supplies in the pew racks. Thank her next time you notice there is always a pen (or a tissue) in the rack every time
you need one. She also stuffs the bulletins, which is a great time saver for me. She is also a special blessing!
There are also numerous special ladies who have given of their time when I am not able to be in the office, or am in staff
meetings. They answer the phones, take messages and help out with stuffing mailboxes, etc. You all know who you are; thank
you from the bottom of my heart!
Serving Him,
Sharon Lambertson, Office Ministries Director
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February 10, 2013
COMMUNITY LIFE DIRECTOR
Communication elements were different in 2012. We were able to do a bit of web advertising and also one issue of Currents.
We allocated some funds and effort towards a community event called the Noah’s Ark Walk-Thru which occurred on Father’s
Day weekend. I helped in many aspects of promoting this event with newspaper and radio ads and with scheduling interviews.
We were not an “event-driven” church in 2012, which is why it may seem that we were not on the cover of the Advertiser. We
partnered many times with the community however, in drives for supplies for the local elementary schools and diapers for
Milagro House and the various areas we focused on for Servolution. During Servolution I tried to keep the stories of serve in the
public eye.
The Lampeter Fair: It was a fun time. Our booth was transformed into a full prop photo booth. We gave away post-it notes and
also gave our guests a copy of their photo. The booth was wildly popular with most passersby. I would often hear people tell
their friends, “That’s where my granddaughter goes to church,” or “That’s where I go to youth group,” or “That’s where I go to
church.” I thought the booth was a good conversation starter for people as they stopped and watched the action or participated
themselves.
As a staff we read a book named Standout. I thought I learned some interesting things about myself in this study. My results
were that I was a Stimulator/Equalizer. I learned some valuable information about the strengths and weaknesses of my
personality.
Food Service: Some unsung heroes!
 Judy Munro coordinated the Sunday morning snacks.
 Karen McGaw coordinated the Wednesday night meals and some special events, as well as being a point person for the
egg making.
 Donna Rineer helped with several special events, like the Senior’s Luncheon, as well as complementing the Wednesday
night meals in the spring.
 Kathy MacMullen ended a long-standing responsibility of the cookie ministry and passed the spatula to Jill Margavage.
 Side note: The meal price for Wednesday night did not increase and we often add a salad choice.
The food ministry also had involvement with quite a few funerals (approx. 5) in 2012. When we do a funeral we coordinate a
lot of aspects from placement of memory boards during the luncheon to the decorating of the tables and other aspects that
make this a sweet time of remembrance for their loved one.
Chocolate Eggs: We made and ate a lot of chocolate eggs. It was our last year of mixing the egg centers at Willow Valley. We
made eggs for the bulk of three days and the Conestoga Wagon contributed meals for the volunteers. This project profited over
$10,000.00, which we gave to the Preschool Playground fund.
Ushers/ Greeters/Decorators: This group of dedicated people is a pleasure to work with. They are dependable and always
positive in their feedback. With respect to the decorations, Rachel Peiffer and Steph Peinhardt have decorated the church during
the entire year. Rachel and I also took on the project of coordinating the re-decoration project of Pastor Rick’s office.
Other things that I do throughout the year:
Proof the bulletin and printed media
Calligraphy on Baptism and Child Dedication Certificates
Guest Calls
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(cont’d)
On a personal note, 2012 ended with me as caregiver for my dear Aunt. She was suffering with pancreatic cancer; God provided
a way for me to actively take part in her comfort toward the end of her life. I sing His praises along with my dear friends here
at Pequea Church that helped pave the way for me to be this resource to her. I will never forget your kindness to me during this
difficult time in my life as well.
God Bless,
Dee Steele
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February 10, 2013
DEACON MINISTRIES TEAM
We have a wonderful working relationship between the deacons and Pastor Daleen and Pastor Rick. Each deacon is totally
committed to serving God’s people and furthering His kingdom.
Beyond the multiple deacon ministries that continually go on within the church, there are great ministries being carried forth
daily throughout the surrounding community. Considering that most of our deacons are working people with day jobs and
family responsibilities, it is most commendable that they are committed to shepherding the congregation of Pequea to the glory
of our Lord and Savior. Under the leadership of Pastor Daleen and Pastor Rick, the following is a list of the varied ministries
administered by the deacons of Pequea BIC.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Ordinances: Baptism, Communion, Footwashing
Benevolence: interviews, visitations, special purchases
Hospital and home visitation
Counseling
Financial planning
Working with the members of the congregation
Welcome baskets
Newborn ministry: meals and Baby Bear Bibles
Providing meals to shut-ins.
Four-year term limits have been implemented in 2012, which will allow representation to young and old, while bringing a
freshness of ideas and energy to the team.
The economic situation that exists now is more fragile than ever. The uncertainty of household incomes has created endless
financial concerns in every family. The deacons will have to exhibit greater sensitivity to the spiritual, physical well-being and
financial condition of our congregation. With the help of the Holy Spirit and God’s intervention we are looking to 2013 as a
wonderful year and opportunity to grow God’s kingdom.
In closing, I wish to extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation to all the deacons who serve our Lord with loving hearts and a
spirit of harmony.
Alex B. Munro, Chair
Deacons: Jim & Margaret Farkas
Glenn & RoseMary Hess
Sharon Kreider
Alex & Judy Munro
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Florence Hess
Wayne & Marge Moore
February 10, 2013
SENIOR MINISTRIES
God has blessed me with the opportunity to spend time with our Pequea Seniors. It is so rewarding and enjoyable getting to
know them better through home and some hospital visits, which helps them to know that they are important to me and Pequea
Church. Keeping in touch throughout the year with birthday and holiday cards gives me another opportunity to let them know
that they are always on my mind and in my prayers.
This year Henry Erb helped us worship God through his uplifting songs at the Senior Appreciation Banquet in October. This event
is always a highlight of our year.
I am thankful for Lona Thomas, Joyce Slaymaker, and RoseMary Hess, as they helped me this year with some of the visits.
“Lord, grant me a heart of compassion so burdened for others' needs, that I will show them Your mercy in attitudes, words, and
deeds.” —Fitzhugh
Serving Christ together,
Linda Heisey
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February 10, 2013
CEMETERY FUND
Balance on hand 1/1/12
$40,319.54
Income
Interest
Grave Openings
Plot Sale
Gift
$ 489.89
$ 2,600.00
$ 500.00
$ 20.00
Total Income
$3,609.89
Expenses
Mowing
Grave Openings
Bank Fees
$ 1,950.00
$ 1,500.00
$ 48.00
Total Expenses
($3,498.00)
Balance on Hand 12/31/12
$40,431.43
……………………………………….
Account Balances
Brotherhood Loan Fund
Checking Account
Cemetery Fund
(internal ledger balance)
$32,789.26
$3,352.92
$4,289.25
_________
$40,431.43
Submitted by:
Barry Huber 1/2/2013
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Final Draft (1-10-13)
PEQUEA BRETHREN IN CHRIST
ACCOUNT NAME
Proposed
2013 Budget
OPERATIONAL
Payroll
Treasury Expenses
Administrative Expenses
Maintenance Materials/Services
Utility Expenses
TOTAL OPERATIONAL EXPENSES
$561,538
$1,135
$49,654
$35,350
$63,575
$711,252
PROGRAM
Staff Development
$4,000
Leadership Development
$4,000
Congregational Special Events
$3,000
Regional/General Conference
Evangelism/Outreach
Children's Ministries
Pastoral Care
Congregational Ministries
Food Service
Cooperative Ministries
Technical Ministries
Young Adults Resources
Youth Ministries
Worship
Family Ministries
TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES
TOTAL OPERATIONAL & PROGRAM EXPENSES
$200
$9,600
$17,900
$3,500
$10,900
$6,000
$80,652
$17,200
$1,500
$7,000
$9,700
$3,400
$178,552
$889,804
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Pequea Church Brethren In Christ - Lancaster, PA
Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2012 (Balance Sheet 11-11)
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Page 1 of 1
Account #
Account Name
YTD Balance
1.01.1010
1.01.1020
1.01.1121
1.01.2000
Milestone Bank Checking
Petty Cash
Tax Receivable
Online Giving Receivable
76,214.61
178.19
3,262.68
1,005.00
2.15.1000
BIC Foundation Loan
0.00
20,000.00
3.01.1000
3.02.1000
3.11.1000
3.12.1000
General Fund Balance
Benevolent Fund Balance
Property Rental Fund Balance
Copier Fund Balance
62,082.36
15,284.38
3,826.83
828.95
3.15.1001
3.15.1002
3.15.1003
3.17.1000
3.18.1000
3.20.1000
3.21.1000
3.29.1000
3.33.1000
3.34.1000
3.35.1000
3.36.1000
3.37.1000
3.39.1000
3.40.1000
3.42.1000
3.45.1000
3.50.1000
3.55.1000
3.60.1000
3.61.1000
3.62.1000
3.63.1000
3.64.1000
3.65.1000
3.71.1000
3.80.1000
3.81.1000
3.90.1000
3.91.1000
3.95.1000
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For Our Future Balance
Kitchen Renovation Balance
Playground Balance
CEMETERY FUND BALANCE
Healthcare Fund Balance
Intern Compensation Fund Balance
Dagen Memorial Fund Balance
55 Alive Fund Balance
Ladies Retreat Fund Balance
Men's Ministry Fund Balance
Women's Ministry Fund Balance
Discipleship Material Fund Bal
LINC Fund Balance
Library Fund Balance
Sunday School Spice Fund Bal
Kids Fund Balance
Kenbrook Fund Balance
Young Adult Fund Bal
X-treme Fund Balance
MDS Fund Balance
Cooperative Min Fund Balance
Nicaragua Fund Bal
Haiti Fund Balance
Community Outreac Fund Balance
Missions Fund Balance
Christmas Eve Fund Balance
Pequea Preschool Fund Balance
Toddler Gym Fund Balance
Food Service Fund Balance
Wed Night Meals Fund Balance
Audio Fund Balance
32,828.10
(151,008.81)
0.00
4,289.25
12,893.74
(186.22)
5,000.00
0.00
1,287.40
194.09
140.00
2,651.52
21.13
184.20
0.00
8,148.20
1,453.33
806.40
22,654.39
38.75
0.00
0.00
0.00
50.00
10,073.68
0.00
24,955.40
1,376.22
78.90
(183.73)
892.02
Consolidated Fund Activity Report for December 2012
Account #
Account Name
3.01.1000
3.02.1000
3.11.1000
3.12.1000
3.13.1000
General Fund Balance
Benevolent Fund Balance
Property Rental Fund Balance
Copier Fund Balance
Golf Cart Fund
3.15.1001
3.15.1002
3.15.1003
3.17.1000
3.18.1000
3.20.1000
3.21.1000
3.29.1000
3.33.1000
3.34.1000
3.35.1000
3.36.1000
3.37.1000
3.39.1000
3.40.1000
3.42.1000
3.45.1000
3.50.1000
3.55.1000
3.60.1000
3.61.1000
3.62.1000
3.63.1000
3.64.1000
3.65.1000
3.67.1000
3.71.1000
3.80.1000
3.81.1000
3.90.1000
3.91.1000
3.95.1000
For Our Future Balance
Kitchen Renovation Balance
Playground Balance
CEMETERY FUND BALANCE
Healthcare Fund Balance
Intern Compensation Fund Balance
Dagen Memorial Fund Balance
55 Alive Fund Balance
Ladies Retreat Fund Balance
Men's Ministry Fund Balance
Women's Ministry Fund Balance
Discipleship Material Fund Bal
LINC Fund Balance
Library Fund Balance
Sunday School Spice Fund Bal
Kids Fund Balance
Kenbrook Fund Balance
Young Adult Fund Bal
X-treme Fund Balance
MDS Fund Balance
Cooperative Min Fund Balance
Nicaragua Fund Bal
Haiti Fund Balance
Community Outreac Fund Balance
Missions Fund Balance
African Well Project Balance
Christmas Eve Fund Balance
Pequea Preschool Fund Balance
Toddler Gym Fund Balance
Food Service Fund Balance
Wed Night Meals Fund Balance
Audio Fund Balance
Page 1 of 1
Beg Balance
Receipts Disbursements Transfers/JE's
End Balance
38,869.54
15,075.05
3,289.42
828.95
0.00
102,112.13
3,395.00
700.00
0.00
0.00
78,899.31
3,185.67
162.59
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
62,082.36
15,284.38
3,826.83
828.95
0.00
31,431.51
(160,172.08)
0.00
4,289.25
12,893.74
(186.22)
0.00
115.00
327.40
194.09
175.00
2,651.52
(88.49)
112.11
0.00
8,148.20
1,453.33
806.40
26,686.37
258.75
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10,073.68
0.00
0.00
28,601.11
1,378.95
71.55
728.05
892.02
1,473.00
9,163.27
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
5,000.00
0.00
960.00
0.00
0.00
94.95
262.00
120.00
307.15
0.00
0.00
0.00
634.90
1,490.00
4,224.88
0.00
0.00
50.00
0.00
2,637.00
0.00
3,883.05
17.50
7.35
1,164.90
0.00
76.41
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
115.00
0.00
0.00
35.00
94.95
152.38
47.91
307.15
0.00
0.00
0.00
4,666.88
1,710.00
4,224.88
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
2,637.00
0.00
7,528.76
20.23
0.00
2,076.68
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
32,828.10
(151,008.81)
0.00
4,289.25
12,893.74
(186.22)
5,000.00
0.00
1,287.40
194.09
140.00
2,651.52
21.13
184.20
0.00
8,148.20
1,453.33
806.40
22,654.39
38.75
0.00
0.00
0.00
50.00
10,073.68
0.00
0.00
24,955.40
1,376.22
78.90
(183.73)
892.02
37
Treasurer's Report as of December 2012 for GENERAL FUND
Account #
Account Name
Income
4.01.1000
4.01.1001
4.01.1002
4.01.1003
4.01.1004
4.01.1005
4.01.1006
4.01.1007
Expenses
5.01.1000
5.01.1001
5.01.1690
5.01.1700
5.01.1710
5.01.2000
5.01.2001
5.01.2002
5.01.2003
5.01.2100
5.01.2103
5.01.2104
5.01.2105
5.01.2106
5.01.2107
5.01.2108
5.01.2109
5.01.2110
5.01.2200
5.01.2201
5.01.2202
5.01.2203
5.01.2204
5.01.2205
5.01.2206
5.01.2207
5.01.2208
38
Annual Budget
Page 1 of 4
Annual Budget
Remaining
408,972.53
3,179.42*
$412,151.95
455,314.00
3,000.00
$458,314.00
46,341.47
(179.42)
$46,162.05
$8,552.43
$97,638.73*
$84,559.00
($13,079.73)
$852.51
$5,119.01
$13,125.00
$8,005.99
0.00
$0.00
525.09
$525.09
2,500.00
$2,500.00
1,974.91
$1,974.91
0.00
$0.00
4,222.50
$4,222.50
4,700.00
$4,700.00
477.50
$477.50
179.50
$179.50
2,697.00
$2,697.00
3,000.00
$3,000.00
303.00
$303.00
Payroll
$42,893.60
$522,354.28
$566,198.00
$43,843.72
Treasury Supplies
Bank Fees
Credit Card Expense (Clearing)
Safe Deposit Box
Treasury Expenses
Advertising
Database Fees
Office Equipment
Office Volunteer Appreciation
Legal/Professional Fees
Office Supplies/Expenses
Postage/Mailings
Telephone/Internet
Copier Usage
Administrative Expenses
Church Building Supplies
Church Maint. Equipment
Electrical/Lighting Repairs
Emergency Lighting/Batteries
Landscaping
Mowing
Floor Maintenance
Heat/AC Maintenance
Janitorial Payroll
181.49
0.00
0.00
0.00
$181.49
1,697.05
0.00
0.00
35.00
$1,732.05
2,000.00
325.00
302.95
325.00
35.00
$2,360.00
0.00
$627.95
410.00
2,379.00
988.89
75.00
0.00
265.73
63.94
309.85
333.01
$4,825.42
6,713.08
2,379.00
13,050.68*
280.39
0.00
3,062.92
1,243.43
3,711.61
5,096.65
$35,537.76
20,000.00
13,286.92
13,000.00
500.00
1,500.00
5,300.00
2,200.00
5,500.00
8,675.00
$56,675.00
(50.68)
219.61
1,500.00
2,237.08
956.57
1,788.39
3,578.35
$21,137.24
127.01
87.50
245.04
0.00
22.23
0.00
0.00
2,937.00
1,112.75
1,615.49*
576.02
807.33
231.45*
1,666.20*
4,863.68
169.30
4,781.48*
14,284.35
1,500.00
800.00
850.00
200.00
1,300.00
5,100.00
500.00
1,750.00
17,500.00
(115.49)
223.98
42.67
(31.45)
(366.20)
236.32
330.70
(3,031.48)
3,215.65
Period Activity
YTD Balance
97,439.53
69.68
0.00
6.85
0.00
0.00
4,796.61
(200.54)
$102,112.13
797,322.11
1,190.87
0.00
223.83
1,000.00
47.00
61,590.75
-1,803.09
$859,571.47*
Compensation
33,309.16
0.00
$33,309.16
Benefits
Reimbursements
Staff Special Event Training
Staff Special Event Training
Worker's Compensation
Worker's Compensation
Payroll Preparation
Payroll Preparation
Offering Income
Interest Income
Insurance Income
Misc Income
Credit Card Rebates Income
General Fund Materials Inc
Online Giving Income
Online Giving Fees
Total Income
Staff Compensation
Intern Compensation
Account #
Account Name
5.01.2209
5.01.2210
5.01.2211
5.01.2212
5.01.2213
5.01.2214
5.01.2216
5.01.2217
5.01.2218
5.01.2219
5.01.2220
5.01.2221
5.01.2300
5.01.2301
5.01.2302
5.01.2303
5.01.2304
5.01.3000
5.01.3001
5.01.3101
5.01.3200
5.01.3202
5.01.3203
5.01.3204
5.01.3206
5.01.3207
5.01.3209
5.01.3210
5.01.3211
5.01.3212
5.01.3213
5.01.3214
5.01.3215
5.01.3216
5.01.3217
5.01.3301
5.01.3302
5.01.3303
5.01.3304
5.01.3305
5.01.3306
Janitorial Supplies
Lock-Up Payroll
Painting
Parking Supplies/Repairs
Pest Control
Shelving
Snow Removal
Salt/Nitrate
Sidewalk Replacement
Roof Repairs
Property & Equipment Inspectio
Misc. Property Maintenance
MaintenanceMaterials/Services
Electricity
Insurance
Propane Gas
Security
Trash Disposal
Utility Expenses
OPERATIONAL EXPENSES
Couples Retreat
Men's Ministires
Adult Ministries
Newcomer Events
Assimilation/Visitation
Children's Curriculum
Children's Programs
Clubs
Craft Room
Kenbrook
Library
Nursery
Pequea All Stars
Puppet Ministry
Resources/Equipment
Teacher Allowances/Training
Teacher Appreciation
Vacation Bible School
Children's Ministries-Misc
Pequea Pals Buddy Program
Children's Ministries
Guest Speakers
Lay Training
Leadership Developement
Program Expenses
Program Planning & Staff Devel
Regional/General Conference
Congregational Development
Period Activity
YTD Balance
Annual Budget
Page 2 of 4
Annual Budget
Remaining
703.89
259.95
0.00
0.00
0.00
20.27
0.00
34.93
0.00
0.00
36.00
0.00
$5,586.57
4,129.65*
1,023.64
359.12
720.00*
500.00
323.82*
0.00
333.22
6,536.50*
0.00
452.75
887.29*
$44,261.29
3,700.00
1,400.00
750.00
400.00
750.00
100.00
1,400.00
600.00
5,500.00
200.00
500.00
0.00
$44,800.00
(429.65)
376.36
390.88
(320.00)
250.00
(223.82)
1,400.00
266.78
(1,036.50)
200.00
47.25
(887.29)
$538.71
1,818.80
0.00
2,301.02
0.00
365.77
$4,485.59
24,609.63
12,612.01*
13,901.57
864.39*
3,976.32*
$55,963.92
27,000.00
12,100.00
17,000.00
700.00
3,600.00
$60,400.00
2,390.37
(512.01)
3,098.43
(164.39)
(376.32)
$4,436.08
$57,972.67
$659,849.30
$730,433.00
$70,583.70
0.00
0.00
$0.00
0.00
0.00
$0.00
1,400.00
500.00
$1,900.00
1,400.00
500.00
$1,900.00
0.00
$0.00
0.00
$0.00
500.00
$500.00
500.00
$500.00
1,120.00
332.94
401.97
100.00
0.00
0.00
151.14
0.00
0.00
0.00
24.68
100.00
0.00
0.00
22.60
$2,253.33
1,623.41
3,885.88
1,211.25*
665.77*
2,150.00
500.00
408.71
0.00
217.31
167.33
240.84
100.00
247.50
48.80
424.87
$11,891.67
2,000.00
4,000.00
1,000.00
600.00
4,500.00
500.00
600.00
500.00
400.00
500.00
300.00
300.00
1,700.00
100.00
700.00
$17,700.00
376.59
114.12
(211.25)
(65.77)
2,350.00
0.00
191.29
500.00
182.69
332.67
59.16
200.00
1,452.50
51.20
275.13
$5,808.33
0.00
0.00
121.44
969.98
0.00
0.00
$1,091.42
650.00
0.00
1,578.15
1,027.68
4,388.05*
6,603.33*
$14,247.21
1,500.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
5,000.00
3,500.00
6,000.00
$20,000.00
850.00
2,000.00
421.85
3,972.32
(888.05)
(603.33)
$5,752.79
39
Account #
Account Name
5.01.3400
5.01.3401
5.01.3402
5.01.3403
5.01.3404
5.01.3405
5.01.3406
5.01.3407
5.01.3408
5.01.3409
5.01.3410
5.01.3411
5.01.3412
5.01.3413
5.01.3414
5.01.3415
5.01.3416
5.01.3417
5.01.3418
5.01.3420
5.01.3421
5.01.3422
5.01.3423
5.01.3424
5.01.3501
5.01.3502
5.01.3503
5.01.3504
5.01.3505
5.01.3600
5.01.3700
5.01.3900
5.01.4000
5.01.4001
5.01.4002
5.01.4003
5.01.4006
5.01.4007
5.01.4100
5.01.4200
5.01.4201
40
Study Groups
Specialty Groups
LINC
Senior's Ministries
Small Groups
Believe Grow Serve Share
Women to Women Mentoring
Women's Discipleship
Women's Ministries
Sympathy Flowers
Ushering
Parking Attendents
Medical Supplies
Welcome Center Supplies
Greeters
Ushers/Greeters Training
Discipleship
Prayer Ministries
Missions
Evangelism Training/Developmen
Special Speakers
PC Pequea Cares
PC Ordinance Supplies
Deacon Seminars & Training
Congregational Ministries
Fairs
Fire Company Donations
Ministeriums
NAE Dues
Special Events
Evangelism/Outreach
Food Service
Food Service
Preschool
Preschool
Software
Technical Arts
Computer Network
Church Website
Videos for Worship
Off-Site Data Storage
Technical Arts
Young Adults Resources
Young Adults
Xtreme Senior High
Xtreme Junior High
Period Activity
YTD Balance
Annual Budget
Page 3 of 4
Annual Budget
Remaining
89.30
46.13
200.00
36.28
89.54
0.00
0.00
0.00
49.54
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
51.34
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
69.03
0.00
0.00
$631.16
361.20
199.94
1,580.00*
36.28
422.32
160.53
0.00
0.00
396.53
911.92
52.53
0.00
0.00
967.13
0.00
0.00
134.28
16.68
0.00
0.00
0.00
233.92
26.98
50.53
$5,550.77
1,000.00
500.00
1,500.00
600.00
1,000.00
400.00
500.00
500.00
3,500.00
1,400.00
500.00
100.00
100.00
1,200.00
400.00
200.00
1,200.00
500.00
800.00
500.00
600.00
500.00
500.00
800.00
$18,800.00
638.80
300.06
(80.00)
563.72
577.68
239.47
500.00
500.00
3,103.47
488.08
447.47
100.00
100.00
232.87
400.00
200.00
1,065.72
483.32
800.00
500.00
600.00
266.08
473.02
749.47
$13,249.23
36.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
$36.00
2,044.31*
500.00
84.00
0.00
969.06
$3,597.37
2,000.00
500.00
100.00
400.00
1,000.00
$4,000.00
(44.31)
0.00
16.00
400.00
30.94
$402.63
440.97
$440.97
4,946.02*
$4,946.02*
4,200.00
$4,200.00
(746.02)
($746.02)
10,231.27
$10,231.27
86,101.70
$86,101.70
91,200.00
$91,200.00
5,098.30
$5,098.30
454.24
$454.24
454.24
$454.24
4,000.00
$4,000.00
3,545.76
$3,545.76
0.00
1,653.86
358.75
13.99
113.91
47.55
$2,188.06
209.90
8,408.62*
3,699.06*
176.71
570.84
261.29
$13,326.42
1,000.00
8,000.00
3,500.00
400.00
650.00
300.00
$13,850.00
790.10
(408.62)
(199.06)
223.29
79.16
38.71
$523.58
0.00
$0.00
205.03
$205.03
2,120.00
$2,120.00
1,914.97
$1,914.97
6.99
42.40
763.74
1,183.95
1,500.00
1,500.00
736.26
316.05
Account #
Account Name
5.01.4203
5.01.4204
5.01.4205
5.01.4206
5.01.4300
5.01.4301
5.01.4302
5.01.4303
5.01.4305
5.01.4306
5.01.4307
5.01.4308
5.01.4309
5.01.4310
5.01.4311
5.01.4312
5.01.4314
5.01.4400
Period Activity
YTD Balance
Annual Budget
Page 4 of 4
Annual Budget
Remaining
Teen Church
Junior High Groups
Youth Events
Youth Equipment
Youth Ministries
Dance
Decorations & Set Design
Drama
Guest Musicians
Instrumental Music
Licenses
Piano Tuning
Worhip Ministries Equipment
Worshp Ministries Training
Worship Ministries Vol Appr
Worship Resources
Visual Fine Arts
Special Services
Worship
Family Ministries
Family Ministries
305.39
0.00
985.45
294.99
$1,635.22
903.85*
0.00
2,879.76*
1,225.60*
$6,956.90
500.00
500.00
2,000.00
1,000.00
$7,000.00
(403.85)
500.00
(879.76)
(225.60)
$43.10
0.00
742.98
0.00
0.00
0.00
98.00
0.00
135.37
0.00
0.00
303.11
51.68
0.00
$1,331.14
0.00
2,329.52*
58.46
125.00
8.73
1,585.43*
0.00
1,234.17
610.35
267.83
787.40
51.68
411.13*
$7,469.70
500.00
2,100.00
500.00
1,500.00
100.00
1,400.00
400.00
1,400.00
700.00
500.00
1,100.00
400.00
400.00
$11,000.00
500.00
(229.52)
441.54
1,375.00
91.27
(185.43)
400.00
165.83
89.65
232.17
312.60
348.32
(11.13)
$3,530.30
633.83
$633.83
1,938.39
$1,938.39
3,000.00
$3,000.00
1,061.61
$1,061.61
PROGRAM EXENSES
$20,926.64
$156,685.42
$199,270.00
$42,584.58
Total Expenses
$78,899.31
$816,534.72
$929,703.00
$113,168.28
$23,212.82
$43,036.75
($929,703.00)
Difference
* = Income/Expense exceeds amount budgeted to date
41

congregational council - Pequea Church, Lancaster Pennsylvania

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