2014 Annual Report - Innisfail United Church

Innisfail United Church
Pastoral Charge
Christians: Committed, Caring, Community
Innisfail-Wimborne
Annual Report
2014
Table of Contents
MISSION STATEMENT
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ROSTER
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FROM THE MINISTER'S DESK
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TRUSTEES
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BENEVOLENT FUND
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BOARD REPORT
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WORSHIP COMMITTEE
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MUSIC DIRECTOR
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CHURCH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
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PASTORAL CARE COMMITTEE
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FELLOWSHIP COORDINATOR
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MINISTRY & PERSONNEL
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
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PROPERTY COMMITTEE
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MEAT & FRUIT PIES
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CATERING COMMITTEE
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UNITED CHURCH WOMEN
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UNITED CHURCH WOMEN FINANCIAL STATEMENT
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U.C.W. QUILTS
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UFO (UNFINISHED OBJECTS)
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COMMUNITY KITCHEN
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ROLL RECORDS
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RECORDS OF BAPTISM, MARRIAGES & DEATHS
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APPENDIX
MINUTES FROM ANNUAL MEETING – February 9, 2014
The Mission Statement
Innisfail United Church is a welcoming family reaching out and sharing in times of
joy and sorrow. We provide a friendly atmosphere where people are inspired to
come for meaningful worship. As a congregation, we are committed to provide
Christian Education for all as a basis to serve our global community in faith. We
demonstrate to the community through our outreach that we are an alternative that
gives healing and hope.
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INNISFAIL PASTORAL CHARGE
Staff, Board of Trustees,Committees 2014
Minister: Rev. Margaret Lange ['01]
(Study) xxxx
( Res.) xxx
MUSICIANS
Sr. Choir Director:
Catherine Wagner ['01]
Karen Trembath ['14]
Board Chair: Nyna Marr ['10]
xxx
Vice Chair: Charles Silk ['12]
xxx
Past Chair: Betty Quantz ['10]
xxx
Pianist: Janet Brown ['88]
x
x
x
Handbell Director:
Cheryl Bradshaw ['94]
x
Board Secretary:
Office Administrator: Candice Thomas ['05]
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Treasurer: Bob Zinken ['11]
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dave Munro ['03]
Gene Thomas ['07]
Kathryn Moffat ['08]
Ken Fulton ['10]
Stuart Little ['10]
Doug Edgar ['14]
x
x
x
x
MINISTRY & PERSONNEL
Norma Lutz ['05]
x
x
Ernest Marr ['07]
Carol Nixon ['11]
Charles Silk ['11]
PROPERTY ADMINISTRATION
Dave Munro ['04] (Finance Liaison)
Marvin Latimer ['11]
Gene Thomas ['05]
Louie Armstrong ['06]
Lionel Walker['09]
David Werboweski ['12]
WORSHIP & MUSIC
Resources: M. Lange, C. Wagner
Marie Bradshaw ['03] (Roll Clerk)
Catherine Wagner ['12]
Sheila Mielke ['10]
Barb Thomson ['12]
Christine Kemball ['13]
Christina Ekman ['13]
Ruth Smith ['80]
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COORDINATORS
Church School Administrator:
Janelle Mielke
Pastoral Care
Joanne McCord
Fellowship
Gloria Werboweski
Catering
Gloria Werboweski
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x
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FINANCE & STEWARDSHIP
Resources: M. Lange
Dave Munro ['03]
Nyna Marr ['06]
Clayton Ross ['10]
Gordon Bradshaw ['10]
WIMBORNE PREACHING POINT
Sharon Benedict ['80]
x
x
x
x
x
COMMITTEES
PASTORAL CARE & VISITATION
Resources: M. Lange, Joanne McCord
Sharon Benedict ['00]
x
Dorothy Calvert ['05]
x
Sheila Thorsen ['04]
x
Fay McPherson ['05]
x
ta Kemp ['08]
x
Donna Bennett ['08]
x
Linda Chase ['12]
x
Gwen Park ['12]
x
x
x
x
STANDING COMMITTEES
Turkey Supper
Gloria Werboweski
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x
x
x
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x
United Church Women
President – Dorothy Munro ['07]
Secretary - Rita Kemp ['07]
Treasurer Caroline Runge ['13]
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x
x
x
Representatives
1st Innisfail Scouts – Betty Quantz ['13]
x
Camp Kasota – Ernest Marr ['10]
x
Presbytery - . Nyna Marr ['05]
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FROM THE MINISTER'S DESK
Annual Report time is a time to look back at our church year and reflect on where we have been
and where we are going. In my reflections I considered how many individuals it requires to
keep our church going. I felt perhaps this is also a time to express our gratitude to everyone who
work together to make our church -- William Arthur Ward wrote, “Gratitude can transform
common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities
into blessings.”
I want to express my gratitude to all of you --
the Church Board for all their wisdom and decision making;
 Joanne McCord and the Pastoral Care Committee for their devotion and caring for all
our members;
those providing the ministry of healing touch to all who ask;
the Worship committee for providing consistently meaningful worship opportunities as
well as all those who support this work – Sound and Projection, Greeting, Communion
Servers...
Karen Trembath and the Choir for all of the beautiful music which gives our worship a
special quality;
Cheryl Bradshaw and the Bell Choir for the ringing of joy in our sanctuary;
the Finance Committee and Treasurer for ensuring that our finances are in correct order
the Property Committee for ensuring we have a safe and secure building. As well as all
those who help this committee by cutting the grass, shovelling snow, changing light
bulbs.....
The Ministry and Personnel Committee for offering me and the staff support as well as
facilitating communication between the staff and the congregation;
The bathroom Committee who have updated the downstairs bathrooms and are now
starting with the main floor with renovations;
The Trustees for ensuring our property and finances are well taken care of;
The United Church Women for for their efforts to care for members and to reach out to
the community with the many projects they support;
Gloria Werboweski for planning many lunches, evening programs which offer
meaningful fellowship to our congregation as well with her leadership in Catering;
Catering helpers who are always there to provide delicious lunches and meals to grieving
families, those celebrating special milestones and wider church groups;
Meat Pie Committee, Harvest Supper Committee and other fund raising groups who help
support the church financially as well as providing wonderful fellowship opportunities;
Our Presbytery Representatives, Camp Kasota East Representatives, Scout Representative
who ably communicate with the congregation about these groups;
Janelle Carey for providing our children with innovative and meaningful programs;
Candice Thomas for all of the work, innovation and support that she provides me and the
congregation;
And every congregation member for the support they offer me and each other.
We are blessed!!! We truly are “Christians: Committed , Caring,
Community”
Blessings, Margaret
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TRUSTEES
Members:
Margaret Lange
Stuart Little
Darwin Baker
Kathryn Moffat
Ken Fulton
Dave Munro
Gene Thomas
A complete list of information about the Trustees can be found in the Congregational Trustees
Handbook. I will mention some of the duties and information that you might find useful.
-members of the Board should be members of the United Church of Canada
-the minister is included
-the number of members are to be from 3 to 15
Duties and Powers
I will just list a few of these.
-for the most part all gifts, legacies, and such are to be made to the trustees. If the gift is not
designated then the trustees either turn the money over to the treasurer if it is to be spent
immediately or else the trustees decide how it is to be invested. Estate legal concerns are
decided by the province.
The Handbook goes on at length but in everyday practice the trustees safeguard the property.
Mostly it is incumbent upon the trustees to ensure the proper amount of insurance is carried.
We meet several times a year to review the insurance and in one important instance we met this
year to supply input when by the courts over a disputed will.
If you have any questions please feel free to talk to me.
Respectfully submitted,
Stuart Little
BENEVOLENT FUND
The Benevolent Fund was established so the minister could offer assistance to those in need in
our community. We purchase gift certificates so the office is able to help those who come in
when the minister is away. This year we helped folks on 23 different occasions. Our help has
been for the purchase of food and/or accommodation. Thank you for supporting this ministry of
our church.
Respectfully submitted,
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Margaret Lange
BOARD CHAIR
It is time to look back at 2014 and see how the year has played out. Thanks to the generosity of
our congregants and those who use the church we were able to pay the $70,000.00 “Steam Heat”
installation bill in record time. We celebrated after church with cake and coffee.
The Board decided to continue meeting every other month except for July and August. We had
a Full Board meeting in April and welcomed new Committee members. Our other Full Board
meeting was held the beginning of September starting with a Thank You dinner.
March 1st we had another workshop with Brenda Watt. She gave us many “new” ways of
dealing with Stewardship. We used this information to do an activity in October.
In April we held our second annual Women’s Retreat. We had a Cafe Chocolat - lots of good
sharing, meditation and chocolate. It was well attended.
We were very excited to be part of the Tree Planting/Meditative Garden Project with the 2nd
Innisfail Girl Guide Unit. We now have a beautiful spot to stop and rest or just enjoy the
outdoors. Again the completion of this was celebrated with many of the girls and their leaders
attending church and staying for lunch with the congregation. Thanks to the congregation who
helped with this project as well as the weeding and watering.
For the month of October we worked on Gratitude. As a congregation we participated in
answering 4 questions-one for each Sunday. 1. What is it about Innisfail United Church and
your faith that matters to you? 2. Who are the people that make a difference for you at Innisfail
United Church? 3. If you could dream anything for Innisfail United Church what would it be?
4. In what ways will you support the ministry, vision and dreams of Innisfail United Church in
the coming year? A summary of the ideas will be compiled and we will choose some to work on.
From our gratitude statements we developed a “motto”or “statement” for our church:
CHRISTIANS: COMMITTED, CARING, COMMUNITY. Watch and see how often you can
spot this being used.
The bathroom grant came through and it was necessary to form a committee to get this
underway. What a challenge! Our people give with all their hearts but not too many want to
organize or head up committees.
As I write we have started work on the downstairs bathrooms and hope by the time we have our
Annual Meeting they are completed. A big Thanks to Bob Zinken for taking on the Project
Manager for this. Also a thanks to Bruce Wagner for doing all the painting.
We enjoyed 4 Sunday Sundaes this past year. The Smith family shared their Nicaragua
experience; Chris Hume shared her travel to Ethiopia and the Gramma Link experience; Sharon
Holoboff shared her experiences in Mozambique and South Africa and the Marr’s shared their
travels in Tanzania. There was much to think about and learn.
We look forward to having the downstairs bathrooms finished and the main floor bathroom
project underway. Keep tuned for many interesting changes to take place.
Thanks to the paid staff: Margaret, Candice, Joanne, Janelle, Gloria, Crystal, David and Karen
for giving the time that you do to keep our church running smoothly. A big “Thank you” to Bob
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(Treasurer), Charles (Vice-Chair) ,Ernest (M&P), Clayton (Finance), Gwen (Pastoral Care),
Catherine (Worship), Louie (Property), and Dorothy (UCW) our Executive Board. Special
recognition goes to our pianists: Janet, Catherine, Marg, and Cheryl (also bells) and to our after
church coffee organizer: Marie. Together we make “CHRISTIANS: COMMITTED,
CARING, COMMUNITY”.
Thank you to the many who have chosen to go on PAR. This really helps with budget planning
and is an efficient way to make sure your church is looked after even if you are not in
attendance.
“I don’t know what the future holds,
but I know who holds the future.”
~Author Unknown
Respectfully submitted,
Nyna Marr
WORSHIP COMMITTEE
“Let us play and dance and sing! Teach us to serve in everything!”
#605 Voices United
Another busy year at Innisfail United Church has flown by! There is always much to celebrate
when looking back on the church year - as well as new plans and goals to think about!
The Worship Committee has continued to work well together through 2014 and I would really
like to thank the members of this group for their hard work and dedication. I have been away
frequently during the past year and the committee has always filled in where necessary and
carried on admirably in my absence!
The Worship Committee meets every other month to review and plan for the worship needs in
our church. We endeavour to support Rev. Margaret in her work and to assist her in planning for
worship. Included in the committee's usual tasks are things such as communion preparation,
sanctuary decorating and supplies, pulpit supply provision and support for the music ministry.
Members of this committee were available to start or lead services during the year . Our
congregation once again enjoyed the opportunity to worship with the folks out at Wimborne and
we so appreciate their friendship and hospitality! Easter and Christmas events and services were
well attended and enjoyed by our congregation and visitors. The home communion program ,
which provides communion for folks who cannot get to church, continues to be the
responsibility of the Worship Committee and is a valuable service provided by willing
volunteers. Thanks to this team of dedicated people!
The work of the church is never ending - faithfilled workers such as those on this committee
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help our church to continue it's work! Thanks to each one of you!
Respectfully submitted,
Catherine Wagner
MUSIC DIRECTOR
“Sing to the Lord a new song - for the Lord has done wonderful things!” Psalm 98
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to attend a weekly worship service without music
to enhance and complete your experience? Music does play an important role in our church life !
How fortunate we are to have church musicians, leaders, singers & bellringers in our
midst! Thanks to all the individuals and groups who are a part of the music ministry in Innisfail
United Church!
The choir continues to be a small but dedicated group of singers who meet on Thursday nights
to sing and enjoy each other's company! New members are always welcome and we urge anyone
who is interested to join us and share our love of church music! As well as contributing to some
Sunday services this past year, the choir prepared special music for Easter and sang at the
Ministerial Association Advent service. And of course the annual "Candles, Carols and
Cookies" event was enjoyed in December too!
As time moves on and things everywhere go through changes, the church experiences change
too! It isn't possible for the choir to sing every Sunday or soloists to contribute and so other
ways of including music in the worship service are being explored. New technology makes it
possible for us to experience music in different ways! Thanks be to God for change!
As you are likely aware I have resigned from the position of Music Director at Innisfail United
Church. I would like to thank the church for giving me the chance to serve the congregation in
this capacity for the past number of years. Our new Music Director is Karen Trembath who
brings her new talents and gifts to this position. We are so blessed to have a young woman of
her ability to take a leadership role in the music life and work of our church!
Respectfully submitted,
Catherine Wagner
CHURCH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
Another year has gone by at Church school at Innisfail United Church. On average we have
had 4 kids participating each Sunday. Our children in attendance are between the ages of three
and 11, with two fabulous teenage helpers, for a total of 10 “regulars”. We do have a few babies
and toddlers that will help our numbers grow in the coming years.
The year started off with Sheila Mielke teaching church school as I was off on my maternity
leave until February. After that, the two of us took turns teaching through the winter and
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spring. We wrapped up for the summer on Mother’s Day and began again in the middle of
September. The lessons being taught are still targeted at the preschool level and then modified
depending on who is at Church School!
This year was different in that we didn’t host a Vacation Bible School. It was planned for and
purchased for, but there were no registrations for the Saturday session we had planned. We are
however still brainstorming new ways to deliver this important and fun part of our Christian
Education.
I did put on our White Gift Service in December which was well received. The congregation
and children enjoyed it and we were able to make a very large donation to the Christmas
Bureau. They suggested to us that it is 10-12 year old boys and teenagers that really need the
most items. I hope to focus on this need next year.
So as our year ends, I would like to thank Sheila Mielke, Blaire Bradshaw, and Kristopher
Bradshaw for being great helpers at Church School. We couldn’t do it without you. Thanks also
to the families that continue to support our program on a weekly basis!
Respectfully submitted,
Janelle Carey
PASTORAL CARE COMMITTEE
Another year has passed and the pastoral care committee has been just as busy as usual.
We meet every month to discuss concerns, flowers, and church services at the senior institutions
in town. Gwen park is now our committee head and is doing a great job.
All the flowers that are placed at the front of the church are donated to someone in the
congregation for whatever reason after the service. During the summer Rita Kemp supplies us
well with bouquets and then we get donations from Panda at times. Rita also delivers small
arrangements to congregants during the month to the homes as well as the manors in town. That
keeps her very busy.
We have unfortunately had to quit doing the teas at the manors due to health regulations. We
really miss the fellowship and of course the residents really miss the goodies. But it is a sign of
the times. We still hold regular church services at all three manors, (Sunset Manor, Autumn
Glen and Rosefield Center) and we go to Sunshine Lane occasionally for a special service for
them. We do as much visiting at these times as possible.
Ladies night out is being attended very well. We go to different restaurants every last Friday of
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the month and any women who would like to attend are welcome. If you are not on our phoning
list and would like to be added, just give me or the church a call.
Our prayer shawls are routinely given out and are always appreciated. This year we have given
out 20 shawls personally, and then in March we gave 129 shawls and 28 lap blankets to the
Reconciliation Council. Our shawl cupboards never go empty even with these numbers as we
have very dedicated crocheters and knitters at our disposal. If you are interested in helping out
with our cause, feel free to go ahead and construct shawls you can give to the church and we
will distribute them as needed. As well as the shawls, Betty Quantz has started knitting little
teddy bears that we donate to anyone who needs a little security bear. Let us know if you know
of someone who would benefit from one of these cute little bears. They are good for young or
old.
The prayer chain remains active and weekly we add people to our list who need special prayers
to help them out.
Personally, to date, I have made 40 hospital visits, 7 new visits and 258 pastoral care visits
(personal and phone calls) totally 305 contacts so this keeps me busy. I still try to read stories
to those willing to listen, and I have a never ending supply of stories to share. I visit in private
homes (in town and on farms), the hospital, Autumn Glen, Country Lodge, Sunset Manor, and
Rosefield Center.
As this year ends, I wish you all a wonderful 2015 and send prayer to you all.
You are in our prayers,
Joanne McCord
Pastoral Care Coordinator
FELLOWSHIP COORDINATOR
2014 rang in with a New Year's Breakfast with 35 attending. Great food and fellowship
enjoyed by all.
We were entertained and educated with 4 Sundae Sundays:
Joyce Hurl and Dennis Smith—Dental assisting overseas
Chris Hume—Grandma's Link
Sharon Holoboff—Mozambique Experience
Ernest & Nyna Marr—Africa
Souper Sundays seem to be one of the most attended events, 35-40 attended every month. Free
will offerings brought us $200.00 and up each month, of which was donated to the Bathroom
renovation fund.
The Annual Valentine's Dinner was enjoyed by all, and the Fashion Show was a huge hit.
Thanks to all the great volunteers for a job well done!
Our June barbecue was attended by 52 people and what a great lunch that was! We raised
$286.00 and that again is going to the bathroom fund.
Thank you to each and everyone of you that helped in any way at all throughout the year.
Without you these events would not be possible.
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I look forward to another active and fun filled 2015.
Respectfully submitted,
Gloria Werboweski
WOMEN'S RETREAT
This was the second year we hosted a one day retreat. On April 12, thirty women gathered to
think about God's grace in their own lives and those of others. We did this through a theme of
chocolate which proved to be tasty and fun as well as nourishing for our souls. A HUGE thank
you to all who helped make this a significant event in the life of our church. We will be having
another retreat on April 18, 2015 with the theme being “Garden Getaway”. We will focus on the
seasons of our lives as we “Walk with God” Psalm 143:8b.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret Lange
MINISTRY AND PERSONNEL
The Ministry and Personnel Committee spent most of its sessions dealing with ongoing
personnel concerns.
A salary grid covering a 6 year time period was developed to cover financial planning for paid
Congregational Accountable Ministries.
The Job Description for the Church Office Administrator’s position was completed.
A 2015 Budget Proposal for the Minister and Church Office Administrator was updated and
presented to the Finance Committee.
Our Music Director, Catherine Wagner, officially resigned her position in September. This
position was filled in November by Karen Trembath who had been working with the choir for
several months. A job description was put in place.
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An official job description for the Church Fellowship Coordinator is now being developed.
Thanks to my M & P Committee : Norma Lutz, Carol Nixon and Charles Silk for their insight
and time.
Respectfully submitted,
Ernest Marr
FINANCE COMMITTEE
As I looked over the minutes of our past year's meetings, it occurred to me that we spent as
much time on the physical as well as financial aspects of roofing and washroom upgrade
proposals. Along the way we celebrated another stewardship presentation by Kathryn Hofley,
the completion of the furnace repair payment, the receipt of the Washroom renovation grant, and
several successful fundraising efforts. As always, your past and ongoing support for these is
again most appreciated. Gratefully, it appears our givings are up, however, at the time of this
writing we still project a year-end deficit and must therefore budget another for next year. The
well is almost dry. We must soon decide what we want for/from what we can pay for.
Looking forward, our committee will again continue to look into and hopefully develop new
strategies in funding and/or alternatively reducing our ongoing expenses over the coming year.
Once again your support in all this is most appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
Clayton Ross
PROPERTY COMMITTEE
The Property Committee decided to have a meeting every 2 months with minutes being kept.
This process did not continue throughout the year. A method of keeping track of routine
maintenance was put in place.
Building repairs and touch up painting was done in the Christian Education building. The coal
room entry was blocked off and the outside covering removed. A screened window in each of
the downstairs rooms was made to open. The roof repairs are a constant. We had a meeting to
talk about the posssibility of replacing the roof but decided to keep patching for the time
being. Eavestroughs have been repaired. The water heater was replaced in the kitchenette.
Arrangements were made for grass cutting in the summer months and snow removal in the
winter months. Markers were put in place for snow removal. The Property Committee thanks
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all the grass cutters, trimmers, waterers and snow removal workers.
Property is in need of more members to help with the continuous maintenance of the church
buildings and grounds.
I wish to thank my committee members, Marvin Latimer, David Werboweski, Dave Munro,
Gene Thomas and Lionel Walker (who has moved to Edmonton) for their support to me and to
the church.
Respectfully submitted,
Louie Armstrong
MEAT AND FRUIT PIES
Our spring fruit/meat pie bee was very successful. We sold about
1600 pies. We were pleased with the added help of the 4H
Clubs. The young people were so eager and quick. Thank you to
all who gave their time for this project.
It was decided to postpone the fall pie making until further
notice. We did an order to CocoBrooks pizza and raised close to
$500.00.
Respectfully submitted,
Nyna Marr
CATERING COMMITTEE
Since taking the position of Catering Co-ordinator in April of this year,
we have been a very busy crew!
We have a great list of volunteers that are willing to help out at any time.
We appreciate everyone who helps by bringing food, serving, setting up
and cleaning up.
Nyna and June head up the 2 groups. Things have been running smoothly,
everyone works very well together. We all enjoy what we do.
We catered to 5 Funerals and 5 events. Very positive feedback from all.
If you are interested and can help out with catering please give me a call!
Respectfully submitted,
Gloria Werboweski
INNISFAIL UNITED CHURCH WOMEN
Executive: President: Dorothy Munro
Vice-President: Fay McPherson
Treasurer: Caroline Runge
Secretary: Velma Isaak
Nine meetings were held over the year with an average of 11 members attending. Our Oct.
meeting was held at Kasota East Camp with Presbyterial.
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The President opens the meeting with an inspirational reading followed by the repeating of the
U. C. W. Prayer.The minutes are then read and voted on followed by the Treasurers Report.The
Sunshine report is given by Rita Kemp and Velma Isaak. A blurb is given from the Observer and
a member does the worship and mission study. This year we had speakers come to talk on Tools
For Peace.
We serve coffee after Church on the 3rd Sunday of the month. We also served tea at the
Historical Village and helped Autumn Glen Lodge with their sale and tea.
We continue to organize the quilting and putting together the blocks for afghans.
Visiting and sending of cards continue to be done under Pastorial Care. Flowers are taken as
long as they are available by Rita Kemp when she visits at Rosefied Center, Country Manor,
Sunset Manor, Autumn Glen Lodge the hospital and in private homes.. There were 6
Anniversary, 36 Birthday, 19 Get Well, 42 Thinking of You, 31 Sympathy, 3 Congratulation, 85
Easter and 80 Christmas cards sent over the last year.
Our offering in November and December continues to go to the Christmas Bureau and the Food
Bank.We also gave to CAWES, Jellink House, Bissell Center, CUPS, St. Stephens, St. Andrews
the new bathrooms, the General Fund, Presbyterial Allocation and M&S. Our Thank Offering of
$1020.00 at Thanksgiving went to The Canadian Foods Grain Bank.
We continue to stay busy.
Respectfully submitted,
Velma Isaak
As United Church Women we believe:
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that as Christian women of faith, we nurture spirituality by reaching out with commitment
and devotion to all God's people;
in promoting truth, justice, peace, caring and sharing with respect for all in the
community and wider world;
in loving God and others by living generously and giving joyfully; and,
in affirming and strengthening ourselves creatively in study and witness through music,
laughter and solitude.
Our Mission is to love God, to foster Christian faithfulness, spirituality,
commitment and devotion and to promote love and respect by living
generously and giving joyfully to all God's people and to affirm and strengthen
ourselves creatively.
Innisfail United Church Women Financial Statement 2014
Opening Balance Jan. 1 2014
$839.64
INCOME
Offerings & Membership
$637.15
Membership
$28.00
Sale of Calendars
$18.00
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Sale of Cookbooks
$64.00
Catering
$1,455.00
Transfer from GIC
$2,001.15
Interest
$60.00
Total Income 2014
$4,4225.30
$5,264.94
EXPENSES
Catering
$195.14
Calendars
$77.70
Stamps
$198.36
Innisfail Christmas Bureau
$125.00
Innisfail Food Bank
$120.00
Innisfail United Church General Fund
$800.00
Mission and Service Fund
$205.00
Innisfail United Church Furnace Fund
$500.00
Innisfail United Church Washroom Fund
$200.00
C.A.W.E.S.
$20.00
Jellinek
$20.00
E4C
$20.00
St. Stephen's College
$20.00
St. Andrew's College
$20.00
C.U.P.S.
$20.00
Bissell Centre
$20.00
Ronald McDonald House
$20.00
Cenral Alberta Safe Harbour Society
$20.00
Total Expenses for 2014
$2,901.20
Balance December 31. 2014
$2,263.74
Respectfully submitted,
Caroline Runge, Treasurer
U.C.W. QUILTS AND AFGHAN REPORT 2013
QUILTS
Central Alberta Women's Emergency Centre (CAWES)
Bissell Centre
Ronald McDonald House, Red Deer
Potters Hands, Calgary
Calgary Urban Projects Society (CUPS)
Total
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6
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AFGHANS
CAWES .
Bissell Centre
Ronald McDonald House
Project Warmth, Calgary
CUPS
26
30
4
26
9
176
Total
We also sent 6 small pillows, 2 very small dolls, 6 pair of slippers, 25 touques,10 scarves, 1
sweater. 1 pair mitts, 3 hats, 42 sheets, 8 pillow cases and 12 bags for women to put toiletries in
when they first come to CAWES.
We sent 20 emergency kits to Innisfail Hospital for those who go into emergency without any
supplies.
Prayer Shawls were given out to sick or bereaved people, plus for happy occasions.
During the 4 to 5 years prior to 2000 we gave away 100 quilts. in 2004 we gave 87 quilts to
CAWES, Bissell, CUPS, and Healthy Families (FCSS) in Innisfail. In 2004 we started making
afghans from 8 inch knit or crocheted squares. In 2005 we began to make prayer shawls.
Respectfully submitted,
Katherine Smith
UFO (UNFINISHED OBJECTS) GROUP
We have a roster of eight ladies that meet each Thursday October 2013 through March 2014 to
work on UFO’s (unfinished objects) in the C.E. Building; attendance varies from 2 to 6 at any
one time. We welcomed 2 visitors during the past season. Assorted quilting, sewing &
knitting projects have been completed during our sessions either for personal use or for
charity. A small fee is contributed to assist with church operating costs.
We enjoy the camaraderie and knowledge of our fellow participants and appreciate the use of a
room for completing our projects.
Respectfully submitted,
Barb Thomson
COMMUNITY KITCHEN
Eight to twelve members of the Community Kitchen group met the fourth Wednesday of each
month September 2013 through May 2014 in the C.E. Building to prepare and eat a meal. We
took turns sharing the organizing and planning of each meal; food costs plus a facility rental fee
was divided amongst those in attendance.
During the summer we arranged for road trips to surrounding venues: Red Deer Museum,
Norwegian Laft Haus, Sunnybrook Farm and the Golden Circle Center in Red Deer for lunch.
The September gathering had us making a large recipe of relish with each member taking home
3 jars to enjoy at their leisure. In December we met at Snowberry Down to share a Christmas
potluck luncheon.
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Respectfully submitted,
Barb Thomson
KASOTA EAST CAMP
168 hours given by volunteers during spring cleanup and seasonal preparation
Ross Lodge, kitchen and service areas were lined with puckboard as well as being
painted
volunteers painted all of the interior of Ross Lodge and hung new blinds on all the hall
windows
new archery and sling shot range constructed
raised stage with back drop and pagoda canopy built behind redeveloped fire pit and
seating arrangements
storage for fire pit benches was constructed
deep fryer donated by the Olds Hospital
carried out two Cow Patti Theatre fundraisers (both went over very well)
Scott Woods Concert was held at Sunnybrook ( a fundraiser shared with Kasota
the hundred X 100 project in 2013 successfully raised over the Hundred x $10,000.00
objective
Gaetz United raised $10,000.00 for a new metal roof for Ross Lodge
Kasota’s booth at the Westerner raised $10,000.00 for the camp and completed its final
year in July
close to $20,000.00 in rentals
several Visioning follow-up meetings took place focussed on targeting
specific program goals and the input gleaned from the Visioning session held in 2013
all registrations for 2014 were done online or by phone
113 youth campers and 43 family campers for a total of 156
Rennert School from Calgary held a school camp with 40 campers
Respectfully submitted,
Ernest Marr
SCHOOL TOAST PROGRAM
The school toast program is running smoothly with 11 regular toasters and 6 spares. We make
toast for K-Grade 4 (440 students) the first week of each month Monday to Thursday. Three
other churches do the rest of the month.
Thank you to all the volunteers who made this possible.
Respectfully submitted,
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Diane Ross
ENABLING ACCESSSIBILITY GRANT
FOR BARRIER FREE WASHROOMS
In 2012, Ken Fulton worked on a grant to upgrade our basement and main
floor washrooms to make them Barrier Free. Our grant was denied in 2012
and 2013 but we were contacted in 2014 and told that if we had not started
the renovation work we would receive a grant of $31,875.00.
A committee to oversee the washroom upgrades was formed in April. The basement washrooms
are almost complete and totally Barrier Free. It was decided to do some reorganization on the
main floor. The Office Administrator’s office will be moved beside the Minister’s office and the
washrooms will be relocated.
Thank you to Bob Zinken for taking on Project Manager and getting things underway and to
Doug Edgar for getting the project started and Keri Graham for doing blueprints.
Another big “thank you” to all who have contributed financially to the project. The help of
several congregants in doing painting, helping demolish, being a sounding board and generally
giving support is greatly appreciated.
This is an ongoing project that should be finished before our next Annual Meeting!
Respectfully submitted,
Nyna Marr
ROLL RECORDS
Statistics for 2013 are as follows:
3
Deaths of Members
1
Transfers Out
0
Transfers In
0
Professions of Faith
11
Funerals
2
Marriages
6
Baptisms
Members/Adherents January 1, 2014
412
Members/Adherents December 31, 2013
408
Respectfully submitted,
Marie Bradshaw
RECORD OF BAPTISMS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS
BAPTISMS
Georgia James Elania Robinson
Van Raymond Anthony Robinson
Raelynn Mireya Goett
Molly Renee Carey
Ethan Keith Bill
January 12, 2014
January 12, 2014
February 9, 2014
April 6, 2014
July 9, 2014
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Sadie Lyda Levielle
November 2, 2014
MARRIAGES
Justin James Daines & Calene Rae Gunderson
Gregory Shayne Trembath & Karen Leanne Kinley
DEATHS
Victor Runge
Robert James Sharpe
Bryce Bucky Ruttle
Robert Hooper
Anne Duncan
Arthur Innes Scott
Jack Willox Morrision
Jean Lois Brunner
Helen Louise Oxtoby
Blaine Gilbert Nixon
Ingrid Churchill
June 28, 2014
October 4, 2014
January 26, 2014
April 8, 2014
February 9, 2014
July 16, 2014
July 23, 2014
July 29, 2014
June 2, 2014
August 29, 2014
September 28, 2014
October 4, 2014
October 8, 2014
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INNISFAIL PASTORAL CHARGE
ANNUAL MEETING
DATE
February 9, 2014
PLACE
Innisfail United Church
PRESENT
Velma Isaak, Sheila Mielke, Janelle Carey, Hazel Holoboff, Linda Chase, Bob
Zinken, Kathleen Piesse, Maxine Hughes, Clayton Ross, Diane Ross, Sandra
Radua, Marvin Latimer, Mary Latimer, Chester Peterson, Sheila Thorsen, Dave
Munro, Dorothy Munro, Mike Humeniuk, Bea Humenuik, Gene Thomas, Ernest
Marr, Melissa Chow-Lemus, Andre Lemus, Mike Goett, Maria Goett, Kathy Goett,
Tom Goett, Art Fox, Elizabeth Mangan, Louie Armstrong, Roberta Armstrong,
Margaret Bowes, Betty Quantz, Nyna Marr, Rita Kemp, Joyce Gibson, Marie
Bradshaw, Frank Havill, Florence Havill, Kathryn Moffat, Candice Thomas
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 11:20 am by Kathryn Moffat. Forty-one people were in
attendance.
NOMINATIONS FOR CHAIRPERSON & SECRETARY
Nominations were called for a Chairperson and Secretary for this Annual Meeting.
Motion 2014-05: Nyna Marr/Elizabeth Mangan nominated/seconded Kathryn Moffat for
Chairperson.
CARRIED
Motion 2014-06: Kathryn Moffat/Nyna Marr nominated/seconded Candice Thomas for
Secretary.
CARRIED
Marvin Latimer called for nominations to cease.
CARRIED
AGENDA
MOTION 2014-07: Louie Armstrong/Rita Kemp moved/seconded that the agenda for February
9, 2014 be accepted as presented.
CARRIED
VOTING PRIVILEGES
Motion 2014-08: Sheila Thorsen/Marie Bradshaw moved/seconded that voting privileges for
temporal matters be extended to all adherents present.
CARRIED
MISSION & SERVICE COVENANT
Motion 2014-09: Dorothy Munro/Hazel Holoboff moved/seconded that our Mission & Service
Covenant for 2014 be $30,0000.
CARRIED
MINUTES
Motion 2014-10: Bob Zinken/Dave Munro moved/seconded that the February 3, 2013 minutes
be accepted as presented.
CARRIED
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REPORTS
Motion 2014-11: Sheila Mielke/Sheila Thorsen moved/seconded that we accept all reports as
circulated.
CARRIED
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND BUDGET
Motion 2014-12: Bob Zinken/Velma Isaak moved/seconded that the unaudited 2013
Financial Statements be accepted as presented.
CARRIED
Motion 2014-13 : Bob Zinken/Clayton Ross moved/seconded that the 2014 Annual Budget be
accepted as presented.
CARRIED
CHEQUE SIGNING AUTHORITY
Motion 2014-14: Marvin Latimer/Sheila Thorsen moved/seconded that any two of the following
people be authorized to sign cheques and other banking transactions on behalf of the Innisfail
United Church:
Bob Zinken
Nyna Marr
Doug Edgar
Kathryn Moffat
David Munro
Clayton Ross
CARRIED
AUDITOR
Motion 2014-15: Bob Zinken/Dave Munro moved/ seconded that Sandra Radau, Certified
Management Accountant, be appointed as auditor of the Innisfail United Church financial
records for the year ended December 31, 2014
CARRIED
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Nyna thanked all who have worked on the Board. Nyna Marr presented the following Slate of
Nominations:
EXECUTIVE
Board Chair: Nyna Marr
Vice Chair: Charles Silk
Past Chair: Betty Quantz
Board Secretary:
Treasurer: Bob Zinken
FINANCE & STEWARDSHIP
Doug Edgar
Dave Munro
Nyna Marr
Clayton Ross
Gordon Bradshaw
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dave Munro
Gene Thomas
Kathryn Moffat
Ken Fulto n
Stuart Little
Doug Edgar
PASTORAL CARE & VISITATION
Sharon Benedict
Donna Bennett
Dorothy Calvert
Linda Chase
Sheila Thorsen
Gwen Park
Fay McPherson
Rita Kemp
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MINISTRY & PERSONNEL
Norma Lutz
Ernest Marr
Carol Nixon
Charles Silk
PROPERTY ADMINISTRATION
Dave Munro
Gene Thomas
Marvin Latimer
Lionel Walker
David Werboweski
Louie Armstrong
Representatives
Kasota East Camp
Ernest Marr
WORSHIP & MUSIC
Sheila Mielke
Barb Thomson
Christine Kemball
Christina Ekman
Marie Bradshaw (Roll Clerk)
Catherine Wagner
1st Innisfail Scout s
Presbytery
Nyna Marr
Motion 2014-16: Nyna Marr/Betty Quantz moved/seconded nomination report as presented.
CARRIED
Motion 2014- : Nyna Marr/Rita Kemp moved/seconded that we empower the Board to fill any
vacant positions.
CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Kathryn Moffat adjourned the Annual Innisfail United Church meeting at 11:50 am.
A delicious potluck lunch and time of fellowship followed the meeting.
Chairperson
Secretary
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