St. George`s Episcopal Church Annual Report 2014

a n n u a l
r e p o r t
2014
St. George’s Episcopal Church
Receiving, Living, and Sharing the Abundant Life of Jesus Christ
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Contents
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Rector’s Report
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Warden’s Report
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Worship Commission
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Adult Education
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Youth Ministry
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Children’s Ministry
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Music Ministry
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Parish Life Commission
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Mission Commission
14
Funding Recipients
15
Kindergarten &
Mother’s Day Out
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Vestry
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Treasurer’s Report
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Stewardship Results 19
Financial Statement
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Endowment Report 22
Parish Statistics
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The Rev. R. Leigh Spruill
Rector’s Report
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n the past I have shared my slight uneasiness with
confident assertions of church success measured by the
traditional “Three B’s” of congregational vitality: baptisms,
budgets, and buildings. St. Paul cautions against proud declarations
of ministry achievement when he writes that Christians can boast only
of their weakness and of the Lord’s grace (2 Corinthians 12:5). Bragging
about how well St. George’s is doing may betray the very health such a
declaration is intended to communicate. If we enjoy robust church life, it is
by the power of God alone.
Yet I also believe carefully measured quantifiable data are helpful in
assessing a church’s vibrancy. You will find a clear pattern of such
encouraging information in this report. That we continue an upward
trajectory in reaching all-time highs in areas such as worship attendance,
baptized membership, stewardship giving, and our Endowment are all
reasons for great thanksgiving. But these positive numeric trends also
reinforce my sense that precisely because St. George’s is a growing and
influential congregation for the community and larger church, we need
more than ever to ensure our vision is connected to the Lord’s work.
I find more energy looking ahead than backward. Though an annual report
is intended as review, I nevertheless take this opportunity to reflect briefly
on hopes in moving ahead from this position of considerable strength. As
ever, we articulate a three-fold sense of purpose. First, our commitment
to beautiful, ordered Anglican worship is a precious inheritance and an
evangelical asset for us, the liturgical expression of our thanks for the grace
of Jesus Christ revealed in Scripture. We are always reviewing our worship
services, and again in 2015 we will be considering how to enrich our array
of liturgies as our highest offering to God and to maximize participation.
Second, in 2015 we will press further into our commitment to deepening
discipleship across the parish. As we enhance our capacity to help each
other grow Christ, the more equipped we will be to go forth to bless others
outside of St. George’s. For our third purpose is the ultimate one: mission.
We will know God’s mission for St. George’s is being accomplished when
our members have been furnished with the understanding, means, and
confidence to represent Christ and share the gospel in the various realms
of our personal, professional, and social lives for the sake of the world.
Again, I hope that you find this report useful to you in assessing some
of the important means by which we measure the vitality of our shared life.
With me, I also hope you are excited about discerning how God is calling
forth this special parish family into even greater abundant life through
Jesus Christ.
Thank you for all the ways you contributed to the blessings we have
experienced here at St. George’s.
Faithfully,
The Rev. R. Leigh Spruill
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Jason Callen, Senior Warden
Warden’s Report
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n Paul’s letter to the Romans we are assured that God
works for the good of his children: “And we know that in all
things God works for the good of those who love him, who have
been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) At St. George’s we
believe that we have been called to God’s purpose and we work faithfully
to deepen our bonds with Christ and serve his kingdom on earth. We
know that God loves and guides us in these endeavors and that ultimately
his fruit is and will be borne among us and out in the world. We have
seen this fruit first hand in the lively and varied worship offerings that St.
George’s has seven days a week. We have seen Christ’s work among
us in the healthy growth of our Healing Ministry, our wonderful Prime
Time programming, a myriad of small and medium size group offerings,
the successful Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program for children,
our growing youth program, our thriving Kindergarten, and many more
activities that occur within and outside our walls every day. We have seen
Christ’s fruit come to life through our multiple outreach ministries that
support, aid, and lift up individuals and communities, whether down the
street or across the globe.
During 2014 St. George’s was pleased to add the Rev. Samuel Adams to
our outstanding clergy team. Not only did Sam arrive and hit the ground
running, but he also prepared for, and then ultimately became an ordained
priest here at St. George’s. The ordination was a marvelous celebration
and something that our congregation was tremendously blessed to host.
Our Music Ministry continued in the rich tradition of offering beautiful
music within our worship services as well as through choral offerings and
other concerts throughout the year. We had another strong confirmation
class with 67 individuals confirmed or received this past May by Bishop
Bauerschmidt. St. George’s was also blessed financially this year as
detailed in this report.
As we begin 2015, we can look back on the blessings of 2014 and be
emboldened to move into this new chapter challenged and excited about
our opportunity to continue to live into God’s purpose for us.
Jason Callen
St. George’s hosts Worldwide Liberating
Leader Tour 2014
Left: Enjoying Sunday morning
Above:
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2014
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,
who have been called according to his purpose.
• Average Sunday attendance increased 4% to
778.
• Combined attendance at all Holy Week services
increased 10% to 2,857 and attendance at all
Christmas services increased 3% to 2,384.
• Average Sunday morning youth participation in
the fall of 2014 increased 72% (25 attendees)
versus the same period last year.
• Ended year with $54,000 in surplus cash flow
which is being reserved for future ministries.
• Using funds from the long term major
maintenance fund (Phillips Fund), a new sound
system was installed in the Nave and the office
entry was renovated to be more accessible to
visitors.
• In addition to the outreach allocation from the
annual budget, the Christmas offering raised $24,000 to be shared by
Rooftop, Nashville Food Project, and American Foundation for Relief and
Reconciliation in the Middle East (St. George’s Baghdad). Other special
offerings raised $4,600 for hurricane relief in the Philippines and another
$37,000 for support of St. George’s Baghdad.
• Vestry approved policies and procedures for St. George’s Enterprise
Ministry (SGEM) allowing the group to move forward in 2015 with
awarding grants to social enterprises from the tithe portion of the Living
Waters campaign.
(Romans 8:28)
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•Week-long Prime Time trips to Chicago, IL and
Natchez, MS were each enjoyed by 35 and 50
individuals, respectively.
• 350 children enrolled in St. George’s
Kindergarten.
• With the assistance of Street Dixon Rick
Architecture, PLC, a long range campus plan
was compiled and approved by the vestry for
future vestries to reference as needed.
• Led by the Rev. and Mrs. Leigh Spruill, 40
individuals enjoyed a two week pilgrimage
following in the footsteps of the apostle Paul
in Turkey and Greece.
• Welcomed the Rev. Samuel Adams as a clergy
staff member with his ordination occurring at
St. George’s in December.
• 115 parishioners enjoyed the annual Christmas Open House hosted by
Luanne and Gary Waltemath.
• 60 choristers and lay clerks traveled to Scotland where they served as
“choir in residence” at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh for one week.
• 325 parishioners participated in Harvest Dinner, the annual kickoff to
the stewardship campaign.
• Hosted the Rev. Dr. Michael Thompson, Vice-Principal, Lecture in
New Testament, Ridley Hall, Cambridge, for two weeks as a scholar
in residence.
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John Lewis, Commissioner
Worship & Education Commission
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t. George’s worship opens our congregation to the
abundant peace and lively presence of God through
traditional and contemporary Anglican liturgy, executed
with simple excellence. Our worship draws inspiration from our
heritage of beautiful Anglican tradition as well as from other more
modern sources. In addition to our worship, St. George’s offers a
comprehensive Christian education curriculum that is dynamic and
encompasses opportunities for people of all ages to engage deeply
with Christ and with each other.
Baptism April 2014
St. George’s by the Numbers Official Acts 2014
Average Sunday Attendance
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Baptisms
54
Confirmations
63
Receptions
4
Marriages
14
Burials
25
Total Sunday Services
261
Total Weekday Services
403
Private Communion Services
311
778
St. George’s Adult Confirmation Class with Bishop Bauerschmidt, May 2014
The Rev. Chris Bowhay
Adult Education
t St. George’s we are committed to providing adult
education opportunities that help people grow in
relationship with Christ through a combination of
weekly offerings and Sunday school classes.
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contemplative experiences through “Sitting with God” with the Rev. Roger
Senechal, discussed a dynamic range of thought provoking topics in
“Ethics, Theology, and Conversation” (ETC), and gained practical parenting
skills in Joanna William’s “Revolutionary Parenting” class.
We strive to offer varied and unique programming by combining the talents
of our clergy along with outstanding and diverse lay-led class leadership.
In 2014 we covered a delightful range of topics including the Apostle
Paul’s letters and life in our always lively Rector’s Forum. We dove into
such issues as what it means to be an Episcopalian in Adult and Youth
confirmation, what life at St. George’s is all about in “St. George’s 101”,
and how to balance busy schedules and a God-centered life in “No Time
I’m Busy” with the Rev. Malone Gilliam and Eb LeMaster. We explored
We had fun broaching a variety of interesting topics in our returning
Summer Sampler Series and had special seasonal offerings such as our
Lenten programming. Additionally, we continued both men’s, women’s,
and mixed group Bible study offerings during the week. We hosted several
engaging speakers through our Preaching Series, hosted “Symphony 101”,
and the outstanding Quality Aging Series as well as many more classes and
offerings throughout 2014. We are excited about building on this legacy of
programming in the upcoming year.
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The Rev. Chris Bowhay
Youth Ministry
2014
was a time of growth resulting in exciting
new opportunities in ministry with
youth at St. George’s. Daniel Bradley provides full-time, hands-on
leadership with our youth while the Rev. Chris Bowhay continues to
provide oversight and guidance to our program. We have focused
on building relationships with youth and adult mentors and providing
space and opportunities where we can grow as a community.
We have sought to provide youth with engaging and challenging
content both on Sunday mornings and outside Sunday school to help
them grow their faith in Christ and help deepen their relationships
with one another. We’ve participated in various service projects from
helping out at local organizations like Preston Taylor Ministries and
our Mission Fest week to traveling to Honduras to spend time with
our partners in ministry abroad. We look forward to all that God has in
store for the youth of St. George’s in 2015!
top left:
Graduating seniors
clockwise from top right:
Sunday morning in Akers Hall
Sunday morning family time
Bottom: Advent Fair 2014
Right: Playing around at VBS 2014
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Joanna Williams, Director
Children’s Ministry
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t St. George’s we strive to offer our children a safe,
fun, and spiritually rich environment in which they
can grow to know and trust in Jesus. Our children
have meaningful encounters with Jesus and grow in their faith through
a variety of experiences. Whether contemplating Scripture and liturgy
on Sunday mornings in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS),
experiencing the excitement and fun of Vacation Bible School (VBS),
or participating in hands-on family activities at the Advent Fair, we offer
varied ways for children to explore faith and develop their relationship
with Jesus. We have found that adults also discover that they grow in
unexpected ways through their involvement with children. We encourage
our children to move towards becoming full members of the community
by participating in a variety of outreach activities and contributing to
worship services. Our ministry to children and families is a direct reflection
of our parish vision and we work with purpose to make sure children are
receiving, living, and sharing the abundant life of Jesus Christ.
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Nancy G. Reiser, Director
Music Ministry
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he Music Program at St. George’s thrives and
flourishes in our rich Anglican tradition. We welcomed
5 new members to our choir, participated in fun fund-raising
offerings, sang services of Choral Evensong, beautiful musical offerings
during Holy Week services, Easter Day, Lessons & Carols, Silent Night,
Christmas Eve services, and monthly Compline services — in addition to
our Sunday participation in worship services. Laurel Fisher continued her
outstanding work with St. Dunstan’s choir (first and second grades) and
Jonathan Riggs has done a tremendous job directing the vibrant and colorful
Table services. Gerry Seneschal and Kim Messer continue their exceptional
work as Associate Director of Music Ministries and Music Librarian and
Administrator, respectively. We also welcomed special musical guests and
carried on our incredible lineup of exceptional In Excelsis offerings.
The Choristers have continued to develop musically and spiritually in
2014. Their weeklong residence in July at St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in
Edinburgh, Scotland represented a great amount of hard work both in musical
preparation and fundraising. For our forty-one Choristers and Lay Clerks
to step into the shoes of a Cathedral choir for one week is a tremendous
achievement and was accomplished with true beauty, strength, and dignity.
Jonathan Riggs leads singing at The Table
Left & facing page: Choristers, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh 2014
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In Excelsis Concert Series 2014
February
St. George’s Choir and Orchestra Concert
March
Wilma Jensen’s 85th Birthday Concert
April
Music City Baroque Concert
September
Schola Cantorum of Oxford University
Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra
October
Music City Baroque Concert
December
Festival of Lessons & Carols
Compline
January, February, March, April, May, September,
October, November
Evensong
February, March, May, September, October, November
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Anne Maradik, Commissioner
Parish Life Commision
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t. George’s Parish Life ministry helps to cultivate and
promote a deep sense of belonging, caring, and
fellowship among our members. Through a full calendar
of events including receptions, guest speakers, and community
gatherings, we strive to offer people of all ages a variety of ways to
connect, have fun, encourage each other, serve one another, and serve
Christ together.
In 2014 we continued to equip and empower lay people in pastoral
care through our thriving Ministry of Care and Healing, we saw
expansion in our Healing Prayer services and offerings, we enjoyed fun
entertainment and lively fellowship through our Parish Picnic, the Harvest
Dinner, our Christmas Open House, and multiple church receptions
held throughout the year.
One of the largest and most successful areas of our parish life
community is our Senior Ministry. Whether through the monthly Prime
Time offerings, the fantastic Quality Aging Series in the fall, or one
of the planned overnight trips (Natchez, MS and Chicago, IL), St.
George’s continues to prioritize being a community resource and place
of comfort and enrichment for Nashville’s vibrant senior community.
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St. George’s Parish Picnic and
Harvest Dinner Festivities
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e give thanks for the
many ways that we as a
parish were able to join together
and share the joy of our common
life and we look forward to
opportunities to connect even
more deeply in 2015.
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Stuart Brunson, Commissioner
Mission Commission
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uring 2014, St. George’s continued our tradition
of community and global support through our
outstanding outreach initiatives which include funding
and volunteer opportunities for our parishioners. We helped over 50
recipients and provided on-going support to such organizations as St.
Luke’s Community House, Siloam Family Health Center, Room in the
Inn, Our Little Roses Home for Girls, Dignity Donations, Preston Taylor
Ministries, Alive Hospice, Helping Holy Land Christians, and St. George’s
Missionary to South Africa Nicole Corlew Curtis. A complete list
of funding recipients can be found on the following page.
St. George’s had another exciting development in 2014 with the creation
of St. George’s Enterprise Ministry (SGEM) out of the 2010 Living Waters
Capital Campaign tithe. St. George’s raised over $600,000 that will be
used over the next few years to support local leaders and organizations
that are taking a sustainable approach to improving the economic health
and leadership capacity in disadvantaged areas of our local community.
The involvement of our parishioners will be critical to the success of the
organizations supported by SGEM.
We look forward with great anticipation to 2015 and all the ways that Christ
will work through us to change the world around us.
Outreach Fair 2014
Left: Our Little Roses, Honduras 2014
Bottom: Nicole Corlew Curtis with friends in
South Africa 2014
top:
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2014 Outreach
Christ is working to change the world around us
Funding Recipients
• Alexandria School of Theology, Egypt
• Alive Hospice
• All About Women
• Anglican Frontier Missions
• Bellevue Family YMCA – Full Circle Program
• Boy Scouts of America – Troop 31
• Church of the Deaf – Egypt
• Church of the Holy Trinity, Nashville
• Clayton and Teresa Ingalls – Missionaries
• Cumberland Heights Foundation, Inc.
• Discovery Place, Inc.
• DuBose Conference Center
• East Nashville Hope Exchange
• Faith Family Medical Clinic
• Friends Life Community
• Harpur Memorial Hospital in Sadat City, Egypt
• Hope Clinic for Women
• Interfaith Dental Clinic
• Lambscroft Ministries
• St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, TN
• Luke 14:12
• Lutheran Services in Tennessee
• Magdalene
• Matthew 25, Inc.
• Mockingbird Ministries
• Nashville Safe Haven Family Shelter
• Nations Ministry Center
• Our Little Roses
• Pastoral Counseling Centers of TN
• Planting Faith Ministries, Inc.
• Preston Taylor Ministries
• Rooftop Foundation
• Room in the Inn at St. George’s Church
• Room in the Inn’s Campus for Human
Development
• SAMS Missionary – Nicole Corlew Curtis
• Siloam Family Health Center
• St. Andrew’s – Sewanee School
• St. George’s Associate Rectors’ Discretionary
Fund
• St. George’s Team for Helping Holy Land
Christians
• St. Luke’s Community House
• St. Mary’s Sewanee: Ayres Center for Spiritual
Development
• St. Thomas Partnership, Kagiso, South Africa
• Stewart Family Missionaries in South Africa
• Thursday and Sunday Lunch Programs –
Room in the Inn
• Support for Joe Woodfin, Seminarian
• The Nashville Food Project
• The Salama Institute
• The Sponsors Scholarship Program
• The University of the South – School of
Theology
• Trinity School for Ministry
• YMCA of Middle Tennessee/Restore Ministries
Used by permission from Room in the Inn
Total Dollar Amount: $350,000
Room in the Inn
Thursday lunch program
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Zee Pendleton, Director
Kindergarten & Mother’s Day Out
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n 2014 St. George’s Kindergarten and Mother’s Day
Out (MDO) continued its storied tradition of offering a
high quality education based on developmentally appropriate
curriculum for preschool-aged children. Our teachers, staff, and our
chaplain, the Rev. Malone Gilliam are committed to partnering with families
to foster a positive sense of self and a lifetime love of learning within a
Christian context for each child in our program.
St. George’s Kindergarten and MDO has an incredible and dedicated
staff of 50 and each teacher has extensive education and experience
complemented by 24 hours of continuing education each school year.
As St. George’s largest and most visible outreach our Kindergarten and
MDO has a community-wide reputation of having some of the very best
pre-school teachers in Nashville and beyond and we strive to continue
that legacy of excellence every single day.
With over 350 students ages nine months to five years enrolled in our
program, we know that the most precious gifts of St. George’s Kindergarten
are the beautiful children whose minds and souls are shaped daily by our
dedicated and loving staff. We look forward to seeing the exciting growth,
change, and many blessings that 2015 will bring.
Fence hugging on the playground; Right: Father Malone Gilliam,
Kindergarten chaplain, with children in Thursday morning chapel
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Outstanding leadership surrounds us
2014 - 2016
Vestry
A
s you may know, the governance structure of
parishes in The Episcopal Church ensures shared
responsibility between a rector and representative
lay leadership under the oversight of a bishop. This
congregational governing body in our church tradition is called the
vestry. Preparing to enter my eleventh year of service at St. George’s,
I continue both to give thanks and to marvel at the consistently
exceptional quality and dedication of our parish vestries. As you
have heard me say many times, St. George’s is blessed with more
committed leaders than any church I can imagine.
Class of
2014
Jason Callen
Senior Warden
Butch Baxter
Junior Warden
Once more, we should be thankful to God for the outstanding
leadership that surrounds us on all sides as members of this beloved
parish. I am grateful for the excellent direction that this vestry has
provided and I look forward to sharing in ministry with new vestry
leadership in 2015.
Butch Baxter
Leigh Hillenmeyer
John Lewis
Doug McLaughlin
Rob McNeilly
Martha Phipps
Class of
2015
Jim Bowen
Treasurer
The Rev. R. Leigh Spruill
John Lewis
Worship &
Education
Commissioner
Christmas Eve 2014
Marcy Brandau
Jason Callen
Anne Maradik
Bob Sarratt
Kristi Skeeters
Dick Wright
Class of
2016
Anne Maradik
Parish Life
Commissioner
Stuart Brunson
Mission
Commissioner
JIm Bowen
Stuart Brunson
Laura Mason
Sterling Price
Dana Sherrard
Rob Smith
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Jim Bowen, Treasurer
Treasurer’s Report
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t. George’s finished 2014 within the budget
established by the vestry. For the year, total receipts
increased approximately 1% from $3.65 million in 2013 to
$3.71 million. Coupled with expense savings in almost all categories,
this resulted in $54,000 in surplus cash flow that was reserved by the
Executive Commission of the vestry for future ministries.
Living Waters receipts have continued, with $6.3 million of the total
$6.6 million pledged having been received. To date, the campaign has
contributed $515,000 to the St. George’s Endowment to promote
the religious, charitable, and educational projects of the church. It
has also contributed $985,000 to the Phillips Fund for major facility
maintenance. The church’s Endowment balance is currently $4.1 million,
and the balance of the Phillips Fund currently stands at $1.8 million.
In addition, the Living Waters Fund for new ministries has a balance of
over $800,000, and the tithe portion of the campaign, which will fund St.
George’s Enterprise Ministries (SGEM), has a balance of over $600,000
to be used to make grants to social enterprises in future years.
Thanks to this parish’s generous support and commitment, and the hard
work and dedication of Laura Zabaski and the rest of the church staff,
the clergy, and the vestry, St. George’s enters 2015 in sound financial
condition. I look forward to another year of receiving, living, and sharing
the abundant life of Jesus Christ through our services and ministries.
Easter Day 2014
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Stuart Brunson, Chair
Stewardship Results
O
ur stewardship campaign for
2014 asked us if we were
up to the challenge of doing
even more of what Jesus asks of us.
And, quite importantly, our campaign asked if
we were prepared to give even more financially
to help support our very purpose for being as a
church. I’m happy to report that the response
from St. George’s was an overwhelming, “Yes!”
On behalf of our entire parish, I want to say
thank you to the more than 600 of you who
responded. I also want to say thank you to
the 100-plus members of the Stewardship
Committee for the thousands of e-mails, notes,
and calls that supported the effort. Thanks
also to the hosts of our cottage meetings, as
well to participants in the video, and to our
vestry, clergy, and church staff for providing the
leadership we can all trust to make sure our gifts
are put to work with an efficiency of purpose.
Historical Stewardship Results
Year
Pledges
Total
Pledged
Average
Pledge
2014
641
$3,302,131
$5,241
2013
630
$3,227,313
$5,051
2012
633
$2,952,655
$4,687
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Year to Date Ending December 31, 2014
Financial Statement
Current
Year
Current
Budget
% Var
Prior
Year
% Var
$3,183,515
$3,153,175
1%
$3,123,181
2%
Unpledged Gifts
387,158
410,000
-6%
444,601
-13%
Other Income
148,123
146,500
1%
88,840
67%
3,718,795
3,709,675
0%
3,656,622
2%
1,898,309
1,915,915
-1%
1,871,553
1%
97,280
106,744
-9%
92,447
5%
Other Administrative
188,596
183,601
3%
209,171
-10%
Building & Grounds
475,905
459,544
4%
486,196
-2%
Evangelism
1,385
1,500
-8%
310
347%
Pastoral Care
5,446
8,550
-36%
7,328
-26%
Stewardship
3,296
7,800
-58%
7,260
-55%
173,163
187,520
-8%
162,412
7%
Christian Education
98,704
114,425
-14%
100,691
-2%
Parish Life
54,882
55,850
-2%
62,255
-12%
Short Term Outreach
383,604
330,000
16%
337,000
14%
Diocese of Tennessee
338,226
338,226
0%
320,000
6%
3,718,795
3,709,675
0%
3,656,622
2%
$0
$0
Receipts
Pledges
Total Receipts
Expenses
Clergy/Staff
Postage/Printing/Supplies
Liturgy/Music
Total Expenses
Net Cashflow
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($0)
Christmas Pageant, Cross
in the Nave, Prayer candles in the Chapel, Las
Posadas, St. George’s Cycling Club, Good Friday
clockwise from top:
Easter Day
Ordination of the Rev. Samuel Adams,
facing page Top & Bottom:
Center:
all 2014
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Year End December 2014
Endowment Fund
2014
Fund Beginning Balance
2013
Incr (Decr)
Trustees
%
$4,013,429
$3,575,408
$438,021
12%
Realized Gains (Losses)
138,249
178,854
(40,604)
-23%
Unrealized Gains (Losses)
(78,670)
204,303
(282,973)
-139%
Income from Investments
54,039
47,706
6,333
13%
(11,000)
(6,826)
(4,174)
61%
Interest from Receivables
28,080
23,684
4,395
19%
Living Waters Contribution
115,000
100,000
15,000
15%
0
0
0
0%
100
300
(200)
-67%
Music Scholarship Funding
(15,000)
(15,000)
0
0%
Disbursements (to) from Vestry
(72,500)
(95,000)
22,500
-24%
$4,171,727
$4,013,429
$158,298
4%
Investment Expense
Bequests Received
Memorials Received
Fund Ending Balance
Wells Fargo Liquidity Account
$3,334,496
$3,231,913
$102,583
3%
787,032
221,799
565,233
255%
Receivables:
Mortgages
C3 Conference Loan
Clergy Loan
Choir Member Loan
Total
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A n nu a l Re p or t 2 0 1 4
Jason Callen, Senior Warden
John Abernathy
Hap Castner
Greer Cummings
Susan Hammer
Clay Jackson
Finance Committee Members
Fund Investments
Episcopal Endowment Corporation
The Rev. R. Leigh Spruill, Rector
Jim Bowen, Treasurer
Butch Baxter, Junior Warden
Rob McNeilly, Vestry Representative
21,750
497,216
(475,466)
-96%
0
22,500
(22,500)
18,949
30,000
(11,051)
-37%
9,500
10,000
(500)
-5%
$4,171,727
$4,013,429
$158,298
4%
Rob Smith, Vestry Representative
Bob Van Cleave
Bob Kinard
Gayle Vance
David Fitzgerald
Lise Morrow
2014
Parish Statistics
Members Reported Last Year��������������3,443
Total Increases���������������������������������������164
Increase: Transfer In���������������������������������65
Increase: Baptism�������������������������������������54
Increase: Register Baptism�������������������������1
Increase: Confirmation�����������������������������32
Increase: Reactivate���������������������������������12
Total Decreases ���������������������������������������84
Decrease: Transfer Out�����������������������������47
Decrease: Death���������������������������������������21
Decrease: Deactivate�������������������������������16
Total Baptized Members����������������������3,523
Total Confirmed Communicants����������2,394
Summer worship service,
Christmas Pageant, Ordination of the Rev. Samuel
Adams, Adult Fellowship, all 2014
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Communications Team
The Rev. Michael Blaess
Elizabeth D. Reavis, Director of Communications
Sandra Beld, Communications Coordinator
Rebecca Teel, Parish Secretary
Laura Zabaski, Parish Administrative Officer