Here`s - Salmon Cove / Perry`s Cove Pastoral Charge
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Here`s - Salmon Cove / Perry`s Cove Pastoral Charge
A Message from Rev. Wayne ... Once again, in the midst of snowstorms and power outages, I must take a moment to reflect. This winter has been a difficult one - more snow and more cold than we have been accustomed to in recent years. As those who have the interest and financial wherewithal head to warmer climates, those of us who cannot, settle in for the long haul. Having said that, one glance at the evening news is enough to make us thankful for our abundance of blessings and geography. While we do face the daily challenge which comes from our province’s newfound prosperity, we must also face the reality that the changes will bring about a new lifestyle for many of our people and our communities. The rural and peaceful setting of our communities is quickly disappearing. The small country church which saw many of us come to faith is becoming a dying breed. Accessibility issues mean some of our people cannot attend worship. The reality of local mega-projects, “camp jobs”, and inter-province commuting has changed the demographics of our congregations forever. More disposable income in younger families simply mean more choices of what to do on a Sunday - and, to be truthful, the church seldom makes the shortlist! At first glance, the future does not look bright. The good news is that we, as a church, are being forced to look at where we have been, where we are now, and where we might possibly be in the future. The other good news is that we are not alone - not only is God with us as our Creed proclaims, but our sisters and brothers from other denominations and religions are walking this path as well. We are being forced to consider our place in the world. No longer can we claim authority and privilege simply because we are baptized Christians - our authority must now be lived out in the world. I am beginning to understand that this may be closer to the message of Christ that we might have once thought. As we head into the unknown, it is with a sense that the mystery which is God is continuing to be revealed. At this point I have about three months left in my term as President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Conference. The experience has been wonderful, and I thank you again for allowing this to be a part of my ministry with you. I estimate that I will have traveled an extra 5000 kilometres this year in addition to my pastoral charge travel. The extra duties come with a cost of course, and while I have tried to maintain a pastoral charge presence, sometimes it has been necessary to be away for a few days, or reschedule events and worship. I look forward to returning to a “normal” schedule and thank many of you for helping out this past year. I would not have been able to serve our Conference without your support and help. Hertha and I want to thank you all for your continued support for us and our ministry among you. Unbelievably, we are on the verge of ending our tenth year on this pastoral charge. It has been a pleasure to serve you in whatever ways we have, and, while the future is unknown, I pray we will journey together for a while longer. May you be blessed in the journey we share, and may God continue to bless you all. In Christ’s love, Rev. Wayne 1 SALMON COVE / PERRY’S COVE PASTORAL CHARGE STATISTICS - 2013 BAPTISMS Jun. 16th : Aug. 25th : Sep. 22nd : Oct. 20th: Dec. 15th : MACI KATHLEEN SQUIBB • Daughter of Justin Squibb and Emily Penney BECKEM PATRICK KELLOWAY • Son of Michael and Tara Lee (Morris) Kelloway PARKER RAYMOND CURNEW • Son of Timothy and Kimberley (Rose) Curnew EVERETT CYRIL MILLEY • Son of Christopher Milley and Ashley Butt DAWSON DOUGLAS RENDELL • Son of Eric Rendell and Lauralee Butt MARRIAGES Apr. 11th: Jul. 19th : Jul. 20th: Aug. 2nd : Sep. 7th: Oct. 26th : RICHARD KING & DEBRA LYNN BUTT WILLIAM KENNETH EVELY & ERIKA JANIE KELLOWAY REGINALD GEORGE WADE WHITE & CYNTHIA MARIE RYAN MERVYN GARY ROSS KELLY & VIVIAN DAWN VATERS TREVOR JONATHON BLAIR KING & GINA BERNETTE SLADE STEVEN JASON CLARKE & JUDY JEANETTE SLADE CELEBRATIONS OF LIFE (Includes Burials, Memorial Services, Interments & Inurnments) Jan. 2nd : Apr. 13th : Jun. 12th : Jun. 26th : Jul. 21st: Jul. 27th : Aug. 20th: Sep. 7th : Sep. 8th: Sep. 25th: Oct. 15th: MARY DEERING (d. Dec. 28th , 2012) * JESSIE O. KELLOWAY (d. Apr. 10th, 2013) * MYRTLE SLADE (d. Jun. 10th , 201 3) GERALD BUTT (d. Jun. 23rd , 2013) CHARLES MAX BUTT (d. Jul. 19th , 2013) * SARAH PEARL KELLOWAY (d. Jul. 24th , 2013) * META BERYL SLADE (d. Aug. 18th, 2013) HANNAH MARY PENNEY (d. Sep. 5th , 2013) * BERTHA L. REYNOLDS (d. Sep. 5th, 2013) * MARJORIE PENNEY (d. Sep. 21st, 2013) GEORGE WILLIAM SLADE (d. Oct. 12th, 2013) (* Denotes member of the Pastoral Charge Historic Roll) 2 SESSION ANNUAL REPORT - 2013 Salmon Cove / Perry’s Cove Pastoral Charge, under Rev. Wayne and Hertha Blackwood’s leadership, continued its mission of offering spiritual guidance and fellowship to our congregations. Rev. Wayne started his term as President of NL Conference in June of 2013. This has been a source of pride for our pastoral charge and good wishes are with him as he continues his term. Communion was served monthly with home visits being made to those shut-ins who requested same. The Faith Formation and Christian Education Committee and the Pastoral Care Committee have continued their work within our churches and meet regularly. Again this year Session opted for one service each week of Lent. A series of musical guests were invited, and attendance was good. The Senior Choir presented a Cantata on Good Friday. Early morning communion and regular service in each church made for a very busy Easter Sunday. Session feel that three services on Easter Sunday many not be necessary and will discuss changes for 2014. Our various church groups continue to do their part to make worship meaningful and interesting. Several UCW members attended the Retreat at Burry Heights and our delegates represented us well at East District meetings. Several car-loads of members from both congregations drove to Bonavista in June to attend Rev. Wayne’s Installation Service as President of Conference. Absences brought on by Rev. Wayne’s vacation and Conference duties have been covered, for the most part, by volunteer lay leaders from our pastoral charge. We offer them our sincere thanks. Vacation Bible School was held in August. We thank the youth leaders for their interest and the UCW women who provided the lunches.1 Discussions have been initiated with our neighbouring pastoral charges concerning common problems and possible solutions. Talks will continue in 2014. A special “Back-to-Church” joint morning service was held in early fall with worship, games and a barbeque. It was a fun day for adults and children alike. The FFCE Committee is to be commended for its fine organization of this event. In September our Riverside Sunday School implemented its new “Godly Play” curriculum based on the telling of stories from the Bible. Wooden figures are used and the children are enjoying the sessions. As a pastoral charge we have made good progress, but the journey isn’t over. Let’s thank God for our achievements and ask for strength to continue along the road. Submitted by: Gladys Case, Clerk of Session 3 MINISTRY AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Committee Members: Isabelle Cole, Rosalind Butt, Ruby King, Willis Parsons, Terry Penney and Lisa King-Butt (Convenor). The Committee met regularly throughout the year 2013 and submitted reports and/or recommendations to the Official Board when appropriate. Rev. Wayne was in attendance when warranted and we gratefully acknowledge his support. With God’s guidance, the M&P committee will continue to carry out its mandate within the parameters of the bylaws outlined in the Manual of The United Church of Canada. Submitted by: Lisa King-Butt (Convenor) MISSION & SERVICE FUND CONTRIBUTIONS 2013 RIVERSIDE UNITED Congregational Givings 3611.05 United Church Women 700.00 Thanksgiving Church 883.43 PERRY’S COVE UNITED Congregational Givings 1576.50 United Church Women 600.00 Thanksgiving Church 570.48 PASTORAL CHARGE TOTAL $ 7,941.46 Contributions from our Thanksgiving churches are designated for the World Development Fund of our Mission and Service. For 2014 both UCW groups have committed to the same objectives as 2013. In addition the Men’s Fellowship Group has accepted an objective of $200.00 Our congregations are encouraged to continue their mission contributions. 4 PASTORAL CHARGE INCOME & EXPENSE REPORT 2013 INCOME Salmon Cove Perry’s Cove Bapt/Marriage Certificates 71,371.34 22,859.03 UCW’s [Manse Telephone] 650.00 HST Rebate 2,294.22 Payroll [Cem/Student/WCC] 5,466.99 40.00 Credit Memo [ADP / CRA] 109.63 Observer 240.00 Daily Bread TOTAL INCOME 69.00 103,100.21 2013 EXPENSES Pastoral Charge Assessments 5,696.40 Phillipines Relief Insurance [2 churches & manse] 3,024.00 Chaplaincy Office Expense Office Supplies / Copier Contract 185.53 2,806.47 1,397.80 123.00 Stella Burry Community Services 76.00 RBC Ministries [Daily Bread] 69.00 Internet / Office Telephone 512.05 Burry Heights 227.00 Website 127.05 Observer 240.00 Bulletins 272.30 Manse Telephone 1,590.85 Advent / Lenten Cards 62.50 Manse Furnace Oil 3,124.85 Palms/Ashes 43.54 Manse Furnace Insurance Welcome Back Sunday/Father’s Day 169.49 208.32 Manse Electricity 73.08 Manse Expense 192.10 Retirement Cake (Office Administrator) 31.99 Clergy Appreciation/Secretary Day 150.00 Seasons of the Spirit 240.31 Continuing Education 859.69 District Meetings 925.00 Travel Lunch/JCP Workers Year Book M & S / WDR 52.60 1,573.15 2,763.50 Payroll/W.Comp/Tax Review/Payroll Service 76,900.90 7,941.46 Bank Service Charges 489.33 TOTAL EXPENSES 112,149.26 2013 NET INCOME (- 9,049.05) BANK BALANCE $ 33,967.97 5 MANSE MODERNIZATION REPAYMENT FUND 2013 INCOME 5,633.00 2013 EXPENSES 369.34 2009-2013 FUND INCOME 27,108.88 2009-2013 FUND EXPENSES 31,002.60 Scotia Bank, Carbonear, currently holds [December 31st, 2013] for Salmon Cove Pastoral Charge GIC Investment Certificates in the amount of $21,000.00 [plus interest earned = $ 33,721.95] * $10,000.00 was withdrawn from our GIC to cover expenses over the summer. That amount is included in the bank balance above. Submitted by: Tracey Slade, Office Administrator SUMMARY OF PASTORAL CHARGE CONTRIBUTORS AMOUNT RECEIVED 2012 SALMON COVE PERRY’S COVE TOTAL CONTRIBUTORS $0 19 7 26 $ 1 - $ 49 13 2 15 $ 50 - $ 99 11 3 14 $ 100 - $ 199 19 4 23 $ 200 - $ 299 27 12 39 $ 325 + 148 34 182 TOTALS 237 62 299 The suggested financial objective for 2014 remains at $ 325.00 per householder, consisting of $ 250.00 for Weekly Budget Expenses and $ 75.00 for Local Expenses. Please note however, that if ALL householders gave this minimum amount we would not be able to meet our expenses. In actual fact, and using 2013 figures, the amount required to meet current expenses would be around $ 400.00 per household. Please consider this as you plan your 2014 stewardship levels. 6 SALMON COVE PASTORAL CHARGE PROPOSED INCOME & EXPENSES - 2014 (Budgeted Items Only) PROPOSED INCOME ACTUAL 2013 Weekly Budget SC PROPOSED 2014 57,934.55 70,290.00 2,800.00 1,800.00 17,038.00 17,500.00 Weekly Budget UCW PC 1,000.00 1,000.00 Bulletins [Pastoral Charge] 1,680.00 1,700.00 Lenten Cards SC 1,494.00 1,650.00 Lenten Cards PC 591.00 600.00 Advent Cards SC 1,412.25 1,750.00 Advent Cards PC 562.00 600.00 Loose Plate SC 1,194.46 1,200.00 Loose Plate PC 414.05 500.00 Manse Telephone [UCWs] 650.00 650.00 86,770.31 99,240.00 5,696.40 5,750.00 634.00 650.00 1,590.85 1,500.00 169.49 170.00 Manse Oil 3,124.85 3,500.00 Manse Electricity 1,573.15 1,700.00 561.44 500.00 Copier Contract 1,771.25 1,900.00 Office Supplies 1,035.22 1,500.00 639.10 800.00 1,552.51 1,500.00 Miscellaneous [A.Palms/Confirmation Bibles, Cards, etc] 575.93 500.00 Bank Service Charges 489.33 450.00 Continuing Education [Book Allowance/Study Leave] 859.60 1,320.00 2,763.50 3,500.00 76,900.90 74,000.00 99,937.52 99,240.00 Weekly Budget UCW SC Weekly Budget PC TOTALS PROPOSED EXPENSE Pastoral Charge Assessments Manse Insurance Manse Telephone Manse Furnace Insurance Manse, Other Website, Internet/Office Phone Other [Bulletins, Seasons of the Spirit Lent/Adv Cards/Candles, Dist. Mtgs, Year Bk] Travel Payroll/Tax Review/Wrkrs Comp/Payroll Service TOTALS 7 8 WELCOME TO RIVERSIDE UNITED CHURCH 9 10 CHURCH PROPERTIES COMMITTEE (2013 saw the consolidation of our former Property Committee and Cemetery Committee into the one Church Properties Committee. What follows are highlights of the committee as they begin to carry out their new mandate. The report is a compilation of reports by Gordon King, former Board Chair and Carl Peach, elected Church Properties Chair in September.) Steeple Removal After the last Annual Meeting of the Board of Management, we received a bid of $5995.00 to remove the tower from the church. At a fall congregational meeting it was decided to accept the bid to remove the tower, with a future plan to install a redesigned tower when finances allow. Dale’s Roofing will remove the tower and rebuild the roof in the spring. Cemetery Cleanup The men of the Properties Committee and one resident of the town showed up in June to do some maintenance on the cemetery. We levelled about 15 grave sites. Lunch was provided by the Leisure and Recreation Committee. Another day in the Fall, allowed us to fill in several more grave sites. Properties Maintenance The regular maintenance on the Cemetery and Church Grounds was done during the summer by Rendall Slade. Fall maintenance and winter preparations were done in October Summer Student Grant We hired a student for the Summer Grant. He painted the tables in the church hall and part of the stairwell leading upstairs. After three weeks he quit, but we were lucky enough to get another student in his place. He finished cleaning out the old office and painted it. He also mowed the grass once around the manse and helped catalogue grave sites in the cemetery. Window and Tower Funds Both a Window Fund and Tower Fund were established to finance the removal of the tower and the installation of new windows in the church. Two new windows have been ordered for the front of the church. Seal and Save from Bay Roberts will install the windows when weather permits. Hot Water Boiler A hot water boiler was installed to supply hot water to all three bathrooms. New Lighting The senior choir requested that brighter lights be installed in the choir area. The committee decided to replace all bulbs in the main body of the church. 11 RIVERSIDE UNITED CHURCH LOCAL INCOME & EXPENSES 2013 INCOME Envelopes/Memorials 20,925.57 Quilting Group 1,180.55 Music Recital 218.00 JCP Grant 462.00 Wedding Fee 400.00 Sunday School 685.00 Church Envelopes 412.10 Donation to UCW UCW 800.00 Health Grant TOTAL INCOME 20.00 2,400.00 27,503.22 2013 EXPENSES Church Maintenance 507.05 Transferred to Sunday School 685.00 750.00 Insurance 1,596.00 Honorarium Electricity 3,043.19 Cemetery Labour Furnace Oil 6,166.65 Cemetery Expense 259.90 3,205.99 Office Supplies 303.33 Church Envelopes 573.29 Janitorial Supplies 339.23 Piano Tuning 271.20 Caretaker Youth Expense Transferred to UCW 2,400.00 Debit Memo 240.00 Bank Service Charge 30.00 147.25 20.00 TOTAL EXPENSES 20,538.08 2013 NET INCOME 6,965.14 BANK BALANCE 19,596.75 12 RIVERSIDE UNITED CHURCH FUND REPORT MEMORIAL FUND 2013 INCOME Envelopes/Memorials MFG Carol Sing TOTAL INCOME 2013 EXPENSE 195.00 Memorial Fund 3450.00 Transferred to MFG 3645.00 0.00 3450.00 TOTAL EXPENSES 3450.00 NET INCOME 195.00 BALANCE IN ACCOUNT 6,282.05 ACCESSIBILITY FUND 2013 INCOME Envelopes/Memorials TOTAL INCOME 2013 EXPENSES 260.00 Accessibility Fund 260.00 TOTAL EXPENSES 0.00 0.00 NET INCOME 260.00 DEPOSIT TO GIC 260.00 BALANCE IN ACCOUNT 0.00 PERPETUAL CARE FUND 2013 INCOME Envelopes/Memorials TOTAL INCOME 2013 EXPENSES 3060.00 Perpetual Care Fund 3060.00 TOTAL EXPENSES 0.00 NET INCOME 3060.00 DEPOSIT TO GIC 3060.00 BALANCE IN ACCOUNT 13 0.00 0.00 TOWER FUND 2013 INCOME Envelopes/Memorials TOTAL INCOME 2013 EXPENSES 1980.00 1980.00 Bid Advertisement 146.90 TOTAL EXPENSES 146.90 NET INCOME 1833.10 BALANCE IN ACCOUNT 1833.10 WINDOW FUND 2013 INCOME 2013 EXPENSES Window Fund 0.00 Envelopes/Memorials 2526.00 MFG (2012 Hymn Sing) 3242.00 TOTAL EXPENSES UCW 1000.00 NET INCOME 6768.00 6768.00 BALANCE IN ACCOUNT 6768.00 TOTAL INCOME 0.00 Scotiabank, Carbonear, currently holds(December 31st, 2013) the following Guaranteed Investment Certificates for Riverside United Church: • Church Maintenance $ 10,000.00 • Cemetery Fund $ 8,000.00 • Memorial Fund $ 5,000.00 • Accessibility Fund $ 6,625.54 TOTAL (plus interest earned) $ 38,212.51 • Perpetual Care Fund $ 31,540.35 TOTAL (plus interest earned) $ 36,399.68 14 RIVERSIDE UNITED CHURCH WEEKLY BUDGET FINANCIAL REPORT 2013 INCOME Weekly Budget by Envelopes 55134.55 UCW 2800.00 Loose Offering 1194.46 Bulletins 1420.00 Lenten Cards 1494.00 Advent Cards 1412.25 Manse Modernization Repayment 4162.00 Church Insurance 1596.00 UCW Telephone 500.00 Observer 200.00 Philippines Fund 797.60 Stella Burry 41.00 Chaplaincy 60.00 Daily Bread 69.00 Burry Heights 227.00 Certificates (Baptism/Marriage) 40.00 Student Grant 2261.00 HST Rebate 2294.22 Payroll Expense Income 3205.99 Credit Memo 109.63 M&S 3611.05 UCW M & S 700.00 M & S Church 883.43 TOTAL INCOME 84,213.18 Total Amount Forwarded to Pastoral Charge Office 15 RIVERSIDE UNITED CHURCH PROPOSED INCOME & EXPENSES - 2014 Budgeted Items Only PROPOSED EXPENSES ACTUAL 2013 Church Maintenance PROPOSED 2014 507.05 2,000.00 Cemetery Expense 3,465.89 3,500.00 Caretaker 2,400.00 2,400.00 Insurance 1,596.00 1,650.00 339.23 350.00 Electricity 3,043.19 2,600.00 Furnace Oil 6,166.65 6,500.00 Honorariums 750.00 1,100.00 Office Supplies 303.33 350.00 Piano Tuning/Repair 271.20 500.00 Church Envelopes 573.29 575.00 Youth 240.00 240.00 Bank Service Charges 147.25 120.00 19,803.08 21,885.00 Janitorial Supplies TOTALS (Does not include tower repair) PROPOSED INCOME ACTUAL 2013 Local Expense Income UCW Church Maintenance PROPOSED 2014 20,925.57 20,310.00 800.00 800.00 MFG 200.00 Initial Envelopes TOTALS 16 412.10 575.00 22,137.67 21,885.00 RIVERSIDE UNITED CHURCH WOMEN Under the leadership of President, Margaret Clarke, our UCW group had another very busy and successful year. Three Executive meetings were held - one in January and two in April. All decisions were brought back to our members for information and approval. We held nine regular meetings with approximately twenty-six members in attendance. All members contributed to our discussions and decision-making. The Sick and Visitation Committee (Isabelle and Lorna) reported to each general meeting. In 2013 they sent approximately 24 sympathy cards, 26 get-well cards, 21 birthday cards, and made approximately 47 visits and phone calls. In addition, they delivered Christmas gifts and cards to 22 shut-ins in December. A financial update was given at each meeting by our Treasurer. Here’s a brief outline of our activities for 2013: • held four major fundraisers during the year • helped with a Valentine’s Party for the Sunday School • helped with lunches for the July Vacation Bible School • hosted the annual “World Day of Prayer” service in March which was enjoyed by all who attended • held a “Friendship Night” for all the women of Perry`s Cove and Salmon Cove • held a “Bring and Buy” sale at one of our regular meetings in aid of O’Shaughnessy House. Approximately $200.00 was raised which was delivered to the centre by our Outreach Committee. • catered lunch to family members following funerals during the year • served breakfast following our early morning Easter Sunday worship • was represented by two members at a volunteer luncheon at the Interfaith Home in April • some members attended the Harbour Lodge Auxiliary shower • some members attended the East District UCW Annual General Meeting • was represented at the local Presidents meeting • some members attended the Broad Cove “Friendship Night” • catered to the Girl Guide Banquet • catered to the Riverside Men’s Fellowship Christmas Dinner • surpassed our financial commitment to the congregation and pastoral charge by $2000.00 • celebrated with the Rock Club at their annual Christmas Variety Show • financially supported The Least Coin, Stella Burry Community Services, Ronald McDonald House, the TCP Telethon, the Philippine’s Relief Appeal, Burry Heights Camp and the Janeway Childrens’ Hospital We have 42 members on our roll, and approximately 38 are very active. Five of our 9 Honourary Members passed away this year - Jessie Kelloway, Myrtle Slade, Meta Slade, Hannah M. Penney, and Marjorie Penney. Another member left the community to stay at a nearby personal care home, and we will miss her attendance and contribution. On a positive note, one new member joined our UCW family in March. We thank God for all our blessings. Linda Vaters Secretary 17 RIVERSIDE UNITED CHURCH WOMEN 2013 FINANCIAL REPORT 2013 INCOME 2013 EXPENSES Fundraisers 9969.90 Bank Charges 94.54 Donations 765.00 Riverside Telephone 720.00 Membership Fees 190.00 Cards & Gifts 397.47 Calendar Sales 337.50 Donations 1381.72 Emmanuel House 210.00 East District UCW 802.00 Least Coin 101.75 Fundraisers 2302.69 World Day of Prayer 100.42 Kitchen Expenses 424.90 News to Use 16.00 Riverside Board of Management 1800.00 Event Registration 256.00 Salmon Cove Pastoral Charge 4000.00 Offerings 242.03 Funeral Expenses 300.68 Miscellaneous 715.00 TOTAL INCOME 12903.60 TOTAL EXPENSES 13618.61 2013 SUMMARY TOTAL INCOME 12903.60 TOTAL EXPENSES 13618.61 NET INCOME (715.01) BANK BALANCE 871.26 Submitted by: Hertha Blackwood Treasurer 18 RIVERSIDE UNITED CHURCH WOMEN NOMINATIONS REPORT - 2014 EXECUTIVE All elected positions of Riverside UCW consist of a one year term, renewable once (a total of two years in the position), following which a year of respite must be taken from that position. Members are immediately eligible for election to another position. PRESIDENT: Margaret Clarke (2nd Term - 2014) VICE - PRESIDENT: Isabelle Cole (2nd Term - 2014) SECRETARY: Linda Vaters (2nd Term - 2014) TREASURER: Hertha Blackwood (2nd Term - 2014) PROGRAM CONVENOR: Mildred Slade (2nd Term - 2014) SOCIAL CONVENOR: Florence Rose (2nd Term - 2014) OUTREACH COMMITTEE: Rosalind King Mildred Slade (2nd Term - 2014) (2nd Term - 2014) SICK & VISITATION COMMITTEE: Isabelle Cole Lorna Garland (2nd Term - 2014) (2nd Term - 2014) DECORATING CONVENOR: Stella Parsons (2nd Term - 2014) NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE: Carol Rose Betty Slade (2nd Term - 2014) (2nd Term - 2014) UNITED CHURCH WOMEN SERVING ON OTHER COMMITTEES (Length of position is determined by Committee regulations - if no regulations exist term will be governed by UCW guidelines ) REPRESENTATIVE TO SESSION: REPRESENTATIVE TO BOARD OF MANAGEMENT: Frances Cole Rita Slade (2012 - 2016) (2014 - 2017) RIVERSIDE UNITED CHURCH WOMEN OUTREACH COMMITTEE During the past year UCW members have been giving a loonie or a toonie at each meeting to donate to the Stella Burry Foundation. This year $210.00 was collected and forwarded whereby much needed items could be purchased. In April we held a “Bring and Buy” at our regular meeting and $200.00 was raised. This amount was presented to O’Shaughnessy House in Carbonear. Staff and residents were very appreciative. In addition to local outreach our members also donated $200.00 to the Philippine Relief Fund to aid those affected by Typhoon Haiyan. Our organization has been very active and has had a rewarding year both spiritually and financially. Many thanks to those who have made 2013 so successful! Submitted by: Rosalind King and Mildred Slade, Outreach Committee 19 RIVERSIDE MEN’S FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITY REPORT 2013 has been very much in line with previous years. We are pleased to be present at the various seniors’ homes in our area as their schedule requested us for service to their residents. Providing parking and ushering services were continued at funeral services when needed. We were honoured and pleased to attend a Men’s Fellowship supper at Bethany United and a Men’s Male Choir service at Coughlan United during the year. Our Annual Valentine’s Supper and Shrove Tuesday “Pancake and Ashes”service were well attended. Our thanks go to the general public for their support. We were pleased to continue our monetary support to the different church organizations: the Sunday school from the Annual Soup Supper revenue, Board of Management Window Fund from 2012 Christmas Memorial Hymn Sing, and the UCW towards the cost of food warmers for the kitchen, which has been proven to be very beneficial. Our 10th Annual Christmas Carol Memorial Sing was successful. Again this year we laid a wreath at the Remembrance Day Service, honouring those who served our country. Some members helped out with the R.O.C.K Club concert and the Sunday School Santa visit. We were pleased to be able to cater to the UCW Christmas Dinner and very thankful for their services at our Christmas Dinner. We held thirteen dinner and regular meetings during the year with above average attendance. We were very thankful for a new member and resident, Mr. Bob Morgan. With continued guidance and support from Rev. Wayne & Mrs. Blackwood and general membership including our President Willis, we had a very rewarding and fulfilling year. Submitted by: George N. Slade Secretary 20 RIVERSIDE MENS`FELLOWSHIP GROUP 2013 FINANCIAL REPORT 2013 INCOM E 2013 EXPENSES Christm as Carol Mem orial 3450.00 Powell`s Superm arket 1082.24 Offerings 200.41 Fullerton Agencies Ltd. 172.73 Dinner Meetings 564.29 Foodland 53.52 Pancake Supper 424.70 Dom inion 49.42 Sweetheart`s Dinner 300.00 Quinlan Brothers Ltd. 60.00 Soup Supper 873.25 United Church Bookstore 48.30 Moose Sausage Sale 1317.50 Brookside Flowers 56.50 Catering 615.00 Dick`s & Com pany Ltd. 44.05 Donations 173.00 Perry`s Cove Board - Donation 360.00 Christm as Dinner 540.00 Riverside UCW (W arm er Paym ent) 150.00 Service Charge Discount 15.00 Riverside Board - W indow Fund 3242.00 Riverside Sunday School 770.00 Riverside UCW (Catering) 540.00 Shawn King (Moose Sausage) 516.00 Reim bursem ents 545.74 Cheques 125.24 Service Charge 43.00 Gifts 100.00 TOTAL EXPENSES 7958.74 TOTAL INCOM E 8473.15 2013 SUM M ARY TOTAL INCOM E 8473.15 TOTAL EXPENSES 7958.74 NET INCOM E 514.41 BANK BALANCE 4375.47 Subm itted by: Terry Penney Treasurer 21 RIVERSIDE SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School started on Sunday, January 13th, 2013 with 30 children registered. Our order of service starts with attending church for the beginning of the regular service, where we have a “Children’s Moment” with Rev. Wayne. We then go to the church hall, give out small Birthday Gifts, and receive our offering. The UCW hosted our Valentine’s party on Friday, February 15, 2013, and also donated the proceeds of their church calendar sales to the Sunday School. In April, the Sunday School had an Easter Egg Hunt with clues that told the Easter Story. May 5th , an introduction to our new program, ”Godly Play”, was presented to the congregation, with a story entitled, “ The Great Family”. On Sunday, May 12th , our annual Mother’s Day program took place on Christian Family Sunday. We finished Sunday School with a closing party on Friday, May 31st . August 5th , we had our 6th Vacation Bible School, entitled, “Walking with Jesus”. During our 3 evenings, we shared stories, with a special visit from Rev. Wayne, sang Video songs and made crafts, such as our Foot Print Wall Hangings. Once again, some of our UCW members helped out with our lunches. Our service project was collecting craft supplies for the “Resource Centre”, located in Carbonear. We resumed Sunday School on September 8th , 2013, where we began “Godly Play”. We received many monetary and gift items from the congregation, for which we are extremely grateful. Our first story to our Sunday School, 4 and over, was entitled, “The Ten Best Ways”. Our Tiny Tots, 3 and under, still have their own class with stories and crafts. September 22nd , the Sunday School, along with the congregation, enjoyed a “Welcome Back to Church” Sunday, hosted by the Faith Formation and Christian Education Committee. Everyone enjoyed games together and the sharing of a B-B-Q Lunch. On October 20th , the Sunday School hosted “VBS” Sunday, where they shared some of the stories and songs learned. November 10th , the Sunday School participated in the Remembrance Day Parade with Madison and Tiffany Rose laying our wreath. December 13th , our Sunday School, along with the congregation, attended the Men’s Fellowship Children’s Christmas party. December 15th , we had our White Gift Service, with the gifts being donated to O’Shaunessy House. The service consisted of our play, “ Road to Bethlehem” and a group song, “ Jump with Joy”. We express our heartfelt thanks to those who supported our Sunday School financially. I would also like to thank the UCW, the Men’s Fellowship, Mrs. Gladys Case, Rev. Wayne and Hertha, the parents and the Sunday School leaders for their support over the past year, especially with our new program, Godly Play Our Sunday School Leaders are as follows: Lisa Slade – Treasurer, Raquel Reynolds, Danita Hyde, Vicki Graham, Dana Cox Submitted by: Deann King, Superintendent 22 RIVERSIDE UNITED CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL FINANCIAL REPORT 2013 INCOME 2014 EXPENSES Offering 277.31 Supplies 59.16 Donations 2485.00 Mother’s Day 33.90 Year End Party 163.105 Vacation Bible School 275.43 Welcome Back Sunday 177.29 Clergy Appreciation 25.00 Congregational (735.00) Godly Play Curriculum 269.82 Perry’s Cove (100.00) Philippine Relief Fund 24.70 Bank Service Charge 5.00 TOTAL EXPENSE 1033.45 Riverside United (80.00) Men’s Fellowship (770.00) UCW (200.00) Riverside Singers (600.00) TOTAL INCOME 2762.31 2013 SUMMARY TOTAL INCOME 2762.31 TOTAL EXPENSE 1033.45 NET INCOME 1728.86 BANK BALANCE 3476.75 23 Submitted by: Lisa Slade - Treasurer RIVERSIDE OUTSTANDING CHRISTIAN KIDS ROCK CLUB The R.O.C.K. Club, now in its 6th year, has 18 children registered. We meet every second Friday night at the Church Hall. Meetings consist of a devotion, prayer, games, movies or activity and a lunch We collect a Toonie, which is used to buy food for lunches and any supplies that we need. We still collect recyclables to help raise funds for the group. Some activities we were involved with this past year: • On April 14th , our group hosted the Camping Service at Riverside United. • The R.O.C.K. Club finished on May 3rd with a Campfire and resumed on October 4th with a Pizza Party. • Our Halloween Dance was held November 1st, at the SCPC Community Center. • The R.O.C.K. Club participated in our Remembrance Day Parade, with Shelby Parsons and Kayla Slade laying our wreath. • November 29th , the R.O.C.K. Club, along with members of our UCW and Men’s Fellowship group participated in a Christmas Variety Show with skits and fun. • December 1st , the group presented their Christmas gifts to the Toy Tree at the TC Square in Carbonear and also attended a movie at the Avalon Mall as their Christmas Outing. We would like to thank all who contributed to our group with donations and volunteering. Our leaders are as follows: Deann King Gordon King Ryan Burton Raquel Reynolds Dana Cox Dana Cole Submitted by: Deann King 24 RIVERSIDE OUTSTANDING CHRISTIAN KIDS CLUB 2013 FINANCIAL REPORT 2013 INCOM E 2013 EXPENSES Donations 560.00 Bank Charges 35.37 Fundraisers 631.40 Supplies 468.79 Miscellaneous 204.00 Miscellaneous 1495.05 Offering 347.75 T Shirts (27.12) Movie Tickets (308.31) TOTAL INCOM E 1743.15 Resource Books (51.85) Bus Expense (988.75) Clergy Appreciation (25.00) Snack Reim bursem ent (12.86) Toy Tree Donation (81.16) 2013 SUM M ARY TOTAL INCOM E 1743.15 TOTAL EXPENSES 2066.50 NET INCOM E (323.35) BANK BALANCE 522.69 Subm itted by: Dana Cox Treasurer 25 Fundraisers 67.29 TOTAL EXPENSES 2066.50 26 WELCOME TO PERRY’S COVE UNITED CHURCH 27 28 PERRY’S COVE UNITED CHURCH CHURCH PROPERTIES COMMITTEE 2013 was an active year for the Properties Committee of the Board of Management. Inspection of all properties was carried out with the appropriate upgrades performed: CHURCH • new boards were installed on main entrance deck along with new railings and one new post. The plywood skirt was replaced and painted. The new treated material will be painted next summer. • Hand rails to basement were upgraded and painted. • ceiling in bell tower was replaced after a leak was, hopefully, taken care of. • side door repairs were carried out, ie.,door adjusted to weather stripping • “Techniseal” was applied to the roof area above the sanctuary, hopefully fixing a leak until permanent repairs can be done. Shingles were replaced in 1995 and old chimney was removed afterwards. That area is believed to be the source of the leak. The Committee will get estimate for a permanent fix. • fan control and stairwell light switch replaced. CEMETERIES • registration of land is still in progress and should be finalized soon. • shed has been removed and area cleaned up. • two tandem loads of shale were applied to upper portion of the road which is still in rough condition and will have to be raked in the spring. Class “A” will be required to finish off the job in the spring. • Committee surveyed cemetery and agreed that we should fill in empty plots in lower section before extending further up the hill. This would accommodate some ten or twelve more interments. • fence around the cemetery will have to be reconsidered this year as last year’s project did not materialize. • the summer student was kept busy with grass cutting, etc., within both cemeteries and church grounds • old cemetery was mowed by Randell Slade and was maintained after by student • cemetery cleanup was performed by a good group of volunteers. A special thank-you goes out to Andrew and Harvey for their expert work and advice through the year. There were three interments in Perry’s Cove in 2013. Respectfully submitted by: Harold Noel Chairperson - Properties Committee 29 PERRY’S COVE UNITED CHURCH LOCAL INCOME & EXPENSES 2013 INCOME 2013 EXPENSES Local Donations 5530.90 Electricity 1105.00 Men’s Fellowship 360.00 Furnace Oil 1496.30 Church Envelopes 123.50 Furnace Insurance 169.49 Sunday School Donation 100.00 Church Insurance 794.00 TOTAL INCOME 6114.40 Snow Clearing 315.40 Caretaker 900.00 2013 SUMMARY TOTAL INCOME 6114.40 Church Envelopes 202.21 TOTAL EXPENSE 6621.23 Office Supplies 52.70 NET INCOME (506.83) Honorarium 200.00 MMR Fund 500.00 Shale 70.00 Step Repair 349.09 Piano Tuning 135.60 Construction Material 91.89 Reimbursement (H. Noel) 80.05 Sunday School 100.00 Bank Charges 59.50 TOTAL EXPENSES 6621.23 BANK BALANCE 10,527.97 30 PERRY’S COVE UNITED CHURCH WEEKLY BUDGET FINANCIAL REPORT 2013 INCOME Weekly Budget 16,038.00 UCW Weekly Budget 1000.00 Loose Plate 414.05 Bulletins 260.00 Lenten Cards 591.00 Advent Cards 562.00 UCW (Manse Telephone) 150.00 Insurance 794.00 Manse Restoration Fund 1471.00 Observer 40.00 Philippine Relief Fund 355.00 Chaplaincy 63.00 Stella Burry Services 35.00 Mission & Service 1576.50 UCW Mission & Service 600.00 M & S Church 570.48 TOTAL INCOME 24,520.03 Total amount forwarded to Pastoral Charge Office 31 PERRY’S COVE UNITED CHURCH WOMEN 2013 was a very rewarding year for our UCW. Under the leadership of our President, Sandra Noel, there were eight meetings held with an average attendance of eight members. There are seventeen members on our roll. We were saddened to have three of our members pass away this year: Ethel May Pynn, Sarah Pearl Kelloway, and Bertie Reynolds. Their contributions to our group will be missed. There were 787 visits made to the hospital, sick and shut-ins. Many birthday, get-well and sympathy cards were sent out during the year as well. Many donations were made to the various causes as the need arose. For a complete list of local and global outreach, please refer to our Financial Report. Our activities for 2013 include the following: • supported foster children: Ana Beatriz da Silva of Brazil and Samuel Opedun of Uganda • participated in World Day of Prayer service hosted by Riverside UCW • catered to a 70th Birthday Party • held a Roast Beef Take-Out Supper • helped Riverside UCW serve Easter Sunday Breakfast • attended Friendship Night hosted by Riverside UCW • attended Hospital Gift Shop Shower • attended Spring Rally at Winterton • attended Oceanview UCW Friendship Night in Broad Cove was represented at the Area Presidents’ meeting by our President and two other members • conducted worship in Rev. Wayne’s absence • met financial commitment to local Board and Pastoral Charge • sold church calendars • served lunch after funerals when requested • bought new Christmas decorations for the sanctuary • several members attended the annual Burry Heights Day • donated $ 500.00 to the Manse Restoration Fund • served Soup & Bean Supper at annual Perry’s Cove Days celebrations • served Thanksgiving Jigg’s Dinner • helped Riverside UCW cater to lunch following November 11th parade • distributed Christmas cards and gifts to seniors • delivered Christmas package to Emmanuel House (items to set up an apartment) • joined Santa in making our annual Christmas visit to the residents of the Victorian Manor • ended the year with our annual Christmas Party - a pot-luck dinner and gift exchange A big thank-you to Rev. Wayne and Hertha for all their guidance and support, and to everyone who supported us in our functions. We had a very rewarding year both financially and spiritually. With God’s guidance we look forward to a prosperous new year. Submitted by: Ruby King, Secretary 32 PERRY’S COVE UNITED CHURCH WOMEN 2013 FINANCIAL REPORT 2013 INCOME 2013 EXPENSES Socials 5347.90 Socials 1678.81 Fees 170.00 Weekly Budget 1000.00 Calendar Sales 125.00 Mission & Service Fund 600.00 Donations 45.00 Manse Telephone 150.00 Catering: Birthday Party 600.00 Pour for the Cure 855.00 Offering 176.97 Manse Repair Fund 500.00 Pour for the Cure 780.00 Philippines’ Emergency Appeal 100.00 Chaplaincy Fund 100.00 Burry Heights Camp 50.00 Theology Fund 10.00 Labrador Fund 10.00 Healing Fund 10.00 Persalvic Envirofest 50.00 Douwanna Camp 50.00 Janeway Telethon 50.00 TCP Telethon 50.00 Heart & Stroke Fund 20.00 Foster Child Sponsorship 516.00 TOTAL 7244.87 2013 SUMMARY TOTAL INCOME 7244.87 Foster Child Gift 39.13 TOTAL EXPENSES 7648.67 Bell Aliant 788.52 NET INCOME (403.80) Assessment & News to Use 208.00 Emmanuel House Package 261.49 Gifts for Seniors 106.12 BANK BALANCE 3592.70 Pest Control 100.00 CASH ON HAND 42.22 Calendars 92.50 TOTAL ASSETS 3634.92 Cheques & Service Charge 124.10 Least Coin 30.00 Bulletin Donation 20.00 AGM & Travel 79.00 TOTAL 7648.67 Submitted by: Betty King Treasurer 33 34