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2011 ANNUAL REPORT Building Lives That Honour God —1— Annual Report 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2011 AGM Agenda .......................................................................... Greeting from Pastor Scott Weatherford ........................................... Greeting from the Chairman of the Board of Elders ........................... Previous AGM Minutes ..................................................................... Report of the Nominating Committee ................................................ Ministry Report ................................................................................. The Vision 2011/12........................................................................... Treasurer’s Commentary on the Financial Results .............................. Audited Financial Statements ............................................................ FAC Staff Listing ............................................................................... 1 2 3 4 6 7 19 20 22 39 AGENDA Annual General Meeting - First Alliance Church Sunday, October 30, 2011 First Segment 1. Meeting called to Order 2. Opening Prayer 3. Declaration of Quorum based on report from Registration Secretary 4. Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of Sunday, November 7, 2010 5. Motion to Appoint tellers for Annual General Meeting 6. Report of the Nominating Committee for 2010-2011 7. Election of the Nominating Committee for 2011-2012 8. The Story of God’s Provision a. Report of the Treasurer – Robert Hawes b. Appointment of the Auditors for the fiscal period of July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012 Second Segment 1. Report on Ministry a. Ministry Story of 2010-2011 b. Glenmore Christian Academy Report c. Vision/Strategic Direction/God’s Movement d. Motion related to opportunity to sell one acre of land e. Q&A on Past Year/ Future Plans 2. Prayer time in small groups 3. Closing Song 4. Final Comments/Closing Prayer 5. Invitation to Dessert Time Building Lives That Honour God —2— Annual Report 2011 Letter From Pastor Scott Weatherford F irst Alliance is an exciting church planted some 70 years ago in the thriving new west of Canada. We exist to build lives that honour God. That means you ... your life ... your life matters – and our lives matter to God in the building of His kingdom. Throughout this past year we have watched in wonder as our great God has moved in power here at FAC. This annual report is more than a business document but a reporting of what God is doing. As we look back, I want us to look forward as well. Last year is behind us and God is moving ahead of us. With God’s movement in full view let me encourage you with what we are seeing and seizing ... Connection Matters: God longs to be connected with you and He wants you to live your life connected to others in His family, the church. We connect to God through Jesus and then that connection makes us a family in the best sense of the word. Family is where you are loved, needed, and missed when you aren’t there. At a church the size of FAC it is easy to get lost, so you need a smaller group of connection. We call those groups Life Groups. You need one ... one needs you. Your connection matters. In the coming year we are leaning into the process of forming and sustaining building life groups that will focus on disciple making. We will connect to become disciples and to make disciples of all nations. Spiritual Growth Matters: It is God’s desire that you live to the full potential of His design for your life. That means that God has intended from the time you took those first steps toward Him that you would come to know Him and become like Him in character. He wants you to know His plan for your life, how to live in vital connection with Him, how to talk with Him, how to read and study the Bible - the definitive book about God and what our relationship with Him should look like. At FAC we are committed to helping you to grow in your understanding of God, but also to live a life that is consistent with God’s desire for all His children. Your spiritual growth matters and this happens best in a “building lives” life group! Service Matters: Most of us, at some time or another, long to know that we are part of something bigger than ourselves. We wonder what we will be remembered for and by whom. At FAC, we believe that a life of service reaps great rewards; in fact, we are committed to helping you discover that it is in serving and giving of yourself - time, abilities, gifts, resources - that you will experience some of life’s greatest joys. We want you to find the perfect place - that place where you fit and can contribute to building people both inside and outside the walls of the church. Your service matters! Sharing Matters: We desire to be a place where you can discover God’s love in a supportive and welcoming environment. We want to be people who build authentic relationship with others, and live in the context of those relationships – genuinely share the love and grace of God in all we say and do. We are committed to using everything at our disposal – our resources, experience and giftedness - to train and encourage people whose intent is sharing the love of God through relationship in Calgary and around the world. We are on mission for God ... your sharing matters! Families Matter: At FAC, we believe that your family needs to be a place of health and safety. We want you to know we are for you, your kids, and your marriage. If you are single you are still a family, and a vital part of our bigger family. Families matter here so we go out of our way to provide ministries, opportunities, classes, life groups, and other resources to build your family. Your family matters! Giving Matters: At FAC, we are not after your money ... we are after your heart. Giving to the Lord is the way to grow a big heart. Whether you have a big pile of resources or a small pile, God wants you to trust Him with your resources. Everything we have comes from God so giving back to Him is indeed an act of worship. We want you to find the joy of being generous ... after all, God says you can test Him on this ... He promises to pour out a blessing when we give to Him. Your giving matters. Leadership Matters: Who me ... a leader? Yes, you are. Every person is a leader even if you are merely leading yourself. At FAC we believe that everything rises and falls on leadership. We want to provide every opportunity to grow the leader within you. We are committed to train up leaders who lead well through God-honoring practices. We are out to change the world for God’s glory and that requires leaders ... you are one! Your leadership matters! Wow; that’s a lot to take in and we are committed to provide the needed resources to have your life built by God. This coming year we will launch on-line resources, printed materials, and training opportunities that will move us with God advancing His Kingdom. Know that we are here for you and together we can live to honor God. My life matters, your life matters. It’s not about me ... it’s about God, who wants all of me! Let’s look back and celebrate and look forward to God moving! Blessings, Pastor Scott Building Lives That Honour God —3— Annual Report 2011 Letter From the Board of Elders The year of 2010-2011 has been a blessed year at First Alliance – we celebrate what God has done in this past year, and look forward to the challenges of the future in the journey that God is guiding us on. Our willingness and ability to prayerfully follow His leadership will be the determining factor in facing our future challenges and opportunities. In celebrating the past year, we look at a number of indicators that give rise to a cause for celebration: • • • • • 136 people baptized 418 new members Over 6,000 people attended the “It’s a Wonderful Life” Christmas production Total donations grew to just under $7 million Connections were made through people’s involvement in 140 Life Groups The areas above reflect our continued desire to be people that Connect, Grow, Serve, Share and Honour. These lifemarks are our guides and they provide us with the markers to look at individually and corporately – asking ourselves if we are being consistent with these areas and developing them in our lives. Ultimately, if we want to develop as individual believers and as a corporate body that honours God, these aspects will continue to be reflected more and more in the living out of our lives. This year has also been a year of transition as Pastor Terry Young concluded his time of ministry at First Alliance. We are very grateful to God for Pastor Terry and Debbie’s service at FAC over a period of many years. The leadership, service, guidance and love they have provided set a great example and standard for our congregation. As a congregation, we will continue to lift them up in our prayers in dealing with the health issues facing Debbie, and ask that Jesus, the Great Physician, will anoint her with His healing touch. As we look forward to 2011-2012 and beyond, we are secure in the knowledge that our God will guide us as He has done in the past. While we must never take this for granted and need to continually be obedient to Him, we are confident that He will answer. As Scott has mentioned in his note, each of us matters because each of us matters to God. He wants the most for us, and if we are a praying and obedient people, He will accomplish great things for His Kingdom through us. May God bless each of you in this coming year, and may you find your place to matter for God! In His Name, Dave Orr On behalf of the Board of Elders Building Lives That Honour God —4— Annual Report 2011 MINUTES Annual General Meeting of First Alliance Church November 7, 2010 First Segment 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:12 pm. Dave Orr provided an overview of the agenda and the Annual Report that had been distributed. 2. Terry Schmidt led in an opening prayer. 3. Declaration of Quorum based on report from Registration Secretary: 233 members were registered for the meeting. 4. Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of Sunday, October 25, 2009 were reviewed. A correction to the spelling of the auditor KPMG (item 9 B) was made. M/S/C the adoption of the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Sunday, October 25, 2009 with the spelling correction noted. 5. Motion to appoint tellers for the Annual General Meeting of Sunday, November 7, 2010. M/S/C that Dave Meanwell would act as head teller and that he would appoint additional tellers as required. 6. Report of the Nominating Committee of 2009/2010. Pastor Scott Weatherford recognized the efforts of the committee and presented the names that were nominated to serve as elders for a 2nd - year term beginning immediately. M/S/C that the following men would join the elders board and serve for a two-year term: Jake Bueckert (1st term) Mike Humphries (1st term) Marinus Hus (3rd term) Ken Keeler (2nd term) Brent Kinnie (2nd term) David Orr (3rd term) Victor Wong (3rd term) The motion was approved by ballot with 222 “yes” votes, and 4 “no” votes. M/S/C that the ballots would be destroyed. 7. Election of the Nominating Committee for 2010/2011. Pastor Scott Weatherford put forward names of members of the congregation to serve on the nominating committee for next year: M/S/C that the following individuals would serve on the nominating committee for 2010/2011: Brenda Giroux Janine Altamirano Steve Wile 8. The Story of God’s Provision A. Report of the Treasurer - Robert Hawes presented an overview of the financial performance of the church comparing results to previous years and the 2009/2010 budget. It was noted that page 3 of the Notes to Financial Statements had been omitted from the report. The missing notes were read verbally and were to be made available to the congregation the following week at the Information Desk. Also, a request for clarification to the revenue and expense accounting for the Beth Moore Conference was provided. M/S/C that the audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2010 be accepted as presented. Building Lives That Honour God —5— Annual Report 2011 B. Appointment of the Auditors for the fiscal period of July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. Robert Hawes explained the importance of tendering the auditor appointment from time to time. A brief overview of the process was provided and an explanation of why the recommended firm of Enns and Company was provided. Robert commented further on the importance of the auditor having experience with faith-based, non-profit organizations such as a church in the selection criteria, in response to a question from the floor. M/S/C the appointment of Enns and Company as auditors for the fiscal year July1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. 9. Adjournment of the Business Meeting M/S/C the adjournment of the business segment of the Annual General Meeting. Second Segment 1. Report on Ministry A. Ministry Story of 2009/2010 – Pastor Scott Weatherford provided a report of highlights in the ministry over the past fiscal year. In addition to looking back he encouraged the congregation to make a commitment to being bold in allowing God to work through us in the years ahead. B. Glenmore Christian Academy Report – Grant Vogeli reminded the attendees of GCA’s beginnings 30 years ago in the basement of First Alliance Church. He noted that FAC is becoming more involved in the governance of GCA and also in participation with staff and students on a regular basis. He thanked the teachers and staff of the school recognizing Cheryl Miller’s 29 years of service and welcoming principal Derek Mohammed who recently joined the school administration. C. Vision/Strategic Direction/God’s Movement – Pastor Scott Weatherford referenced Habakuk 1:5 and Isaiah 54:2-3 exclaiming, “Ride on King Jesus, no man can hinder You.” There are many things “bubbling up” evidencing God’s work and his heart for people. Of special mention was the need to meet the needs of orphans in our city. The key point of Pastor Scott’s comments was to remind us that we need to be strategically agile and ready to move immediately when God calls. D. Comments re. 2009 Question Items – Pastor Scott Weatherford addressed comments and questions raised by the congregation at last year’s AGM. The most significant one and the one topic that the board of elders committed to responding to was the topic of “Women as Elders”. This topic has and is continuing to be investigated by the board in a thorough manner with the goal of discerning biblically what our practice should be as a church. Pastor Scott affirmed the women of our church and acknowledged their effective leadership capabilities in many areas. E. Q&A on the Past Year and Future Plans – The congregation was invited to ask questions or comment on any aspects of the activities and ministry of the church. Specifically, comments were made that affirmed the process the board was undertaking to respond to the Women as Elders topic. Additionally a question about GCA’s relationship with the Palliser School Board and the potential future fee schedule was responded to by Grant Vogeli. 2. Prayer time in Small Groups – Pastor Scott Weatherford asked the attendees to gather in small groups and pray for unity within our church, the nation of Canada and our own individual response to God’s leading in our midst. 3. Closing Song(s) – A number of songs were sung by the congregation including O Canada and The Doxology. 4. Final Comments/Closing Prayer – Dave Orr concluded the meeting with prayer. 5. Invitation to Dessert Time – Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm and a time of fellowship followed. Respectfully Submitted, Phil Bauer Secretary Building Lives That Honour God —6— Annual Report 2011 Report of the Nominating Committee Board of Elders for 2011-2012 Elders Mid Term* – Serving to Fall 2012: Marinus Hus (3rd Term) David Orr (3rd Term) Ken Keeler (2nd Term) Brent Kinnie (2nd Term) Jake Bueckert (1st Term) Mike Humphries (1st Term) Names placed in Nomination for a 2-year Term* Commencing Fall 2011: Gil Altamirano Graham Balzun Jeff Good (2 terms served) Robert Hawes (2 terms served) Dale Meister John Siebring Elders stepping down: Phil Bauer Wally Buchan Dale Dyck Victor Wong Nominating Committee Reverend Scott Weatherford (Chairman) Wally Buchan Mike Humphries Marinus Hus Brenda Giroux Janine Altamirano Steve Wile *Elders can serve up to a maximum of 3 consecutive terms; each term = 2 years. Provision is made for the addition of names to the Report of the Nominating Committee in Article XV of the Church Constitution ... Article XV – Elections At the Annual Meeting of the membership, the Board of Elders and any other officials required by the bylaws shall be elected. The Nominating Committee shall present and post, at least two Sundays prior to the Annual meeting, one name for each office to be filled. Other nominations, if any, shall be made in writing, signed by two members in good standing and filed with the Chairman of the Nominating Committee for posting before the public services of the Sunday prior to the Annual Meeting. Election shall be by ballot except in cases where only one nomination is presented and the ballot is waived by unanimous vote. Building Lives That Honour God —7— Annual Report 2011 AVERAGE ATTENDANCE BY SERVICE (JULY 2010-JUNE 2011) including children & youth 995 859 SUNDAY 11:15 2010/11 NEW MEMBERS SUNDAY 9:15 SATURDAY 737 322 from 2010 2010/11 BAPTISMS AVG. WEEKEND ATTENDANCE BY YEAR (2005-2011) 2,591 2,479 2500 5 from 2010 2000 1500 INCREASE 1000 500 0 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 Building Lives That Honour God —8— JULY 2010 - JUNE 2011 Children Dedicated Jeremy Dominic Alonso Lucas Iago Alonso Anderson Wallace Brophy Madisyn Lynn Burt Evangeline Dawn Chivers Daniel Mark Courtney Corban Calvin Joseph Dobbin Isla Elizabeth Elliott Noelle Jennifer Gill Oliver Jaxon James Grams Julius Rylan Hahn Lizelle Elize Henning Katherine Alexandra Huculak Nikolas Sean Huculak Joseph Marc Jansen Max Jeremy Jones Reese Martina Juristy Mia Este Keogh Julie Joy Kletke Anderson Hendrik Mol Mateo Reid Montalvo Blake Daniel O’Brien Sela Kirstin Ogada Mitchelle Adhiambo Oloo Scott Michael Rogers Samuel Brian Robertson Eli James Schade Timothy Trygg Schilling Easton Ronn Scott Hudson Parker Seitz Kaitlyn Anne Slade Warren Ryan Straathof Benjamin Matthew Stel Avery Faith Stevenson Aidan Hugh Spence Nylan Lee Spence Mattea Abrielle Emily Tosh Jakob Unruh Ashleigh Victoria Vanderveen Darian Violet White Michael Charles Williams Max Yang Kara Yang Caleb Geerlof Rachel Gibson Christine Gieck Dustin Ginter Gracie Ginter Lauren Goldbeck Abby Gratrix Ernst Greyvenstein Claudia Griebel Shelley Henczel Rebecca Hofer Roger Holm Douglas Holt Taryn Hubler Carl Hutchison Erika Isnor Sidney Isnor Eric James Graham Johnson June Johnson Robert Klager David Klassen Erica Kockerback Peter Koning Kaylee Leeferink Brian Leskiw David Lewis Emily Limacher Scott Linton Mariah Luzentales Perry Mah Any Maombi Brittany Marusyn Shawn McCutcheon Lydia McDonald Roy McFadyen Ryan McKellar Shawn Morrissey Melaine Mueller Brad Nadurak Eric Neale Fen yun Niu Brett O’Brien Lucia Ocampo Matthew Paulson Tyler Paulson Brianne Plante Jason Popko Alexandre Poustovoit Natalia Poustovoit People Baptized Annual Report 2011 In Loving Memory Cy Clarke Olga Copley Richard Edel Margaret Garrioch Shirley Gilbert Humbert Gonzalez Norm Jamieson Helen Janzen Al Jeschke Gunter Kirchoff Reg Klem Anna Kutyn Soraya Prajzler Matejah Quintin Marianne Reynolds Irma Roerts Nathan Rogers Joshua Romaniuk Samuel Russell Sawyer Russell Julia Sather Patricia Sather Nathan Schade Jerry Schramm Shelby Scott Sepideh Sepehr David Seymour Marjorie Simpson Terrence Simpson Anna Six Ivan Six Darrell Sobolewski Maryann Sobolewski Jared South Madison Speers Aldean Stachiw Maria Stadlerné Debbie Laduranteay Joyce Letkeman Kevin Mackie Kent Nielsen Ruby Pearce Samuel Robertson Ruth Seddon Wilf Shaw Terry Simpson Ivan Tederoff Archie Wudell Marshall Staples Amy Steiner Norman Swientach Gary Sytsema Christopher Taksas Roman Tatar Ian Thomas Jillian Thomas Lauren Tshibamba Braden Van Bryce Les Vecsey Carissa Visscher Travis Visscher Carolyn Walker Lynn Whitestone John Wiebe Patti Wiebe Winnie Wyman Luke Zacharias Adalin Zimmerman Johnathan Zimmerman Maria Zimmerman Andreas Zimmerman Tracy Zimmerman Building Lives That Honour God —9— A STORY OF HEALING THOUGH FREEDOM “In 2009, I hit rock bottom. In the years previous, I emotionally abused my wife and stepchildren, neglected my children, lost my job, considered suicide, and began to drink more and more heavily. Then my wife discovered me viewing pornography. This was the crisis that brought me to the brink of disaster. I was broken. But the Lord had a future for me. Through Freedom Session, a faith-based 12-step recovery program with Jesus at its centre, He restored my life and revealed to me the truth of His love for me. He gave me healing and freedom from my addictions, compulsive behaviours and tendencies to do the wrong things – not just the surface or “acting-out” things, but also the deeper core issues. Alcohol and sexual impurity do not have a TURNING MISERY SESSION place in my life anymore. As in Romans 12:1-2, I have been transformed! I know that Jesus loves me, and I try to love others as He loves me. I am now helping others to find freedom and truth through leading at Freedom Session. This is more than just simply giving back to the program; it’s walking beside broken brothers and sisters to help them in their journey to build a future based on healing and freedom. Words cannot express my gratitude and thanks to the Lord for leading me to freedom. Hallelujah!” –Written by Bill, Freedom Session participant (as published in the November 27/28, 2010 bulletin) Annual Report 2011 200 85 30 APPROX. PEOPLE SERVING IN PRAYER PRAYER RETREAT ATTENDANCE AVG. # OF WEEKLY PRAYER REQUESTS 36 AVG. 2010/11 PARTICIPANTS INTO MINISTRY THROUGH DC4K “Life was good growing up. I was raised in a Christian home, had good friends, went to camp in the summer, and played hockey in the winter. However, when I was 13 my life was turned upside down. My parents were separating. I was hurt, confused, angry, and surprised. I couldn’t believe what was happening to our family. I didn’t know who I could talk to other than my sisters and closest friends. It seemed like everyone else had a “normal” family and their parents were together. My parents’ separation and later divorce was the hardest thing I’ve ever been through. Over the years, God has helped me deal with the hurt and move on. He has taught me a lot about grace and forgiveness. My parents have both re-married and I have a great relationship with them and their spouses. For years it has been a huge burden on my heart to help kids in the church deal with the hurt of divorce, but I didn’t know where to start. Now there’s a great program which helps children who are going through this. A team of amazing volunteers helped start the DC4K (DivorceCare4Kids) program at FAC and it’s been a very positive experience. We don’t have all the answers, but I know with God’s help, we can continue to make life a little easier for these hurting kids. – Written by Cordell Schreiner, DC4K Facilitator (published in the July 10/11 2010 bulletin) 18 AVG. 2010/11 PARTICIPANTS 30 AVG. 2010/11 ATTENDANCE Building Lives That Honour God — 10 — Annual Report 2011 # OF PEOPLE CONNECTED IN A LIFE GROUP IN 2010/11 (aged 18 yrs. - seniors) 1310 people INVOLVED IN A LIFE GROUP AVERAGE WEEKEND ATTENDANCE 2,580 (average weekend attendance) # OF RECORDED LIFE GROUPS IN 2010/11 LIFE GROUPS IN 2010/11 ADULTS (MEN/WOMEN/MIXED) - 107 YOUNG FAMILIES - 11 YOUNG MARRIED'S - 7 SINGLES - 4 YOUNG ADULTS - 11 W hen we first tried to get connected, we loved the Life Groups we joined, but each eventually disbanded or we could no longer attend. After some soul searching, I decided to become a Life Group leader. Through Grouplink, we gathered several couples into a new group. Several had been away from attending church and were just coming back. My spouse and I were the only church members. We started with the 4-week “Re-Group” lessons and then studied the book of John. We had many challenges but with prayer, leader training, coaching and a whole-hearted commitment from each member, we persevered. After two years, we lost half our members for reasons unrelated to the group. We were left with a “pod” of six people. This year we thought the group might disband, but members took initiative, changed our meeting time and two couples rejoined. Now, all are baptized members of First Alliance. We study, serve, cry, laugh, learn, socialize and pray together. We have seen hopeless situations turn around and watched our children get baptized. So, we continue into our fourth year, praising God for the spiritual growth and amazing bond that has formed! This is truly a LIFE group.” –Anonymous LEADERS/COACHES IN 2010/11 Building Lives That Honour God SENIORS & FRIENDS provides opportunities for the young and old to relate to each other through worship, connecting events, day trips, short term mission opportunities, concerts and more, including biweekly Bible study and prayer groups at Glenmore Manor and in various homes; monthly luncheons; our Adopta-Student program offering prayer support for Jr. & Sr. High students; computer labs to help seniors become computer literate and various serving teams. We have over 20 volunteers who serve more than 400 seniors in various capacities, with even more opportunities for people to connect with and serve our seniors both at FAC and in our community! – Ed Dyck, Pastor of Seniors’ Ministries. MEN’S MINISTRIES was humming along in 2010/11! Our annual Show ‘N Shine in July is now one of the city’s largest car shows, and is proving to be a great connection to the community. Other highlights included two sold out Mess Hall Breakfasts, where we packed — 11 — the Harvest Rooms with over 200 men to hear Pastor Scott speak on “When a Man Loves a Woman”. In November we enjoyed another fabulous Date Night with Dad where 62 men accompanied 80 “dates” and enjoyed a special evening with their daughters/granddaughters. We also launched a new monthly opportunity to connect with our Monday Night Football/ Hockey Night in Canada gatherings, averaging 35-40 men. Come June, we had our Father/Son Retreat at Camp Chamisall, with 26 fathers and 34 sons enjoying a memorable weekend together! A special thank you goes out to Grant Abbott and the Band of Brothers leadership team for serving so honourably, always striving to build men that honor God here at FAC. – Grant Sylvester, Pastoral Liaison to Men’s Ministries A highlight was our Women2Women Expo in April, focusing on beauty, health and wellness with close to 50 local vendors and over 200 women in attendance! It was so successful that we are planning another one for April 2012. Our first Scrap & Chat weekend brought 25 ladies together, and over 30 women attended our Sweet Life Café retreat at Entheos. It’s Sew Easy, Stitching Post and Quilter’s Corner continue to bless groups in the community by providing special hand-crafted items. Thank you to all our volunteers who serve so faithfully in each of these areas! WOMEN’S MINISTRIES took on a our community here at FAC! Fusion is a dynamic community of single adults (25-35 ish) committed to developing genuine friendships and nurturing Christ-centered living. Our goal is to connect singles in Calgary and the surrounding area with Christ and with each other through weekly teaching, Life Groups, retreats, outreach and social events. In 2010/11, average Sunday evening attendance was 20, with an average of 12 coming out to our special events. – Lana Ilcisin, Fusion leader new look in 2010/11 with a new name, logo and leader – Tara Weatherford is now overseeing our various ministries under the Women2Women umbrella. Along with our Tuesday realife Bible studies, where close to 140 women gather each week, we have introduced some new opportunities: Intentional Friends is a mentoring program helping women as they journey through life; Hospital Cheer Team is also a new group who visit, pray for and encourage those in the hospital. Our more adventurous joined our new Hiking Club, exploring local mountain trails. “It’s amazing to see God work here at FAC and throughout the nations!” – Lois Buhler (Choir, After-Service Prayer Team & more) “I’m most happy when I’m helping someone.” – Abe Klassen (Realife Kids, Harvest Ministries) “The main reason I serve is because it is Biblical. I believe God has given me certain gifts to use and to hold them back is not serving Him ... I am just glad to fill a need.” – Al Hall (Worship Team, Stage Design) “We serve because it’s how we’re wired.” – Murray & Dawn Kroeker (Oxygen Sr. High, youth mission trips) “I am passionate to see people equipped and released for the work God has uniquely enabled them to do.” – Ron Kish (Life Group Coach) “I am grateful for the calling to teach God’s Word and the opportunity to help equip others.” – Elaine Pusch (Precept Bible Study Leader) “Showing Jesus’ love to people is what it’s all about, and helping wherever I can allows me to do that - and I love it!” – Steven Dyck (Christmas Day Luncheon, Show ‘N Shine, Choir & more) “It’s a privilege to see people respond to the Gospel and become part of the family at First.” – Frank Buhler (Ushering) “Fellowship is extremely important.” – Clark Whitcomb (Choir, Sherwood School Breakfast Store) “When together we can delight in victories and peace in the midst of turmoil, we see the power of prayer.” – Heike Mordhorst (Ladies’ Afternoon Prayer Group) “[because] we have been blessed many times over!” – Garry & Ruth Brehaut (Greeters) “We consider this to be our family.” –Al & Heather Weber (DiscoveryLand Nursery) Annual Report 2011 “Serving means working with others to encourage and support them in their walk with the Lord.” –Lenora Southgate (Prayer Ministries, Freedom Session Facilitator) SINGLES are an important part of Building Lives That Honour God — 12 — Annual Report 2011 JULY 2010 - JUNE 2011 “This year was awesome because I got to be a part of the Grade 4 boys’ growth and maturity. It was exciting to hear them share all they know about God and that they actually do learn from the lessons.” -Christopher (small group leader) AVERAGE WEEKEND ATTENDANCE BY 89 TOTAL: 391 KIDS birth-walking FIRST TIME VISITORS 179 grade 1-4 kids AVG. 60 NEW KIDS AGE (SEPT. 2010-JUNE 2011) GRADE SCHOOL 123 PRESCHOOL 2-5 year olds EARLY CHILDHOOD 2010/11 OFFERING PROJECTS 6 CHILDREN BAPTIZED WHERE THE OFFERING WENT MUSTARD SEED Fully furnishing one condo for the new Mustard Seed housing facility in Calgary. CONGO KIDS Supporting families attending FACTEB Seminary with daycare toys & playground equipment. OPERATION SAFE (JAPAN) Supporting a Christian organization doing crisis work with children devastated by the tsunami. Building Lives That Honour God — 13 — Annual Report 2011 AVERAGE STUDENT ATTENDANCE BY MINISTRY 2010/11 100 80 77 83 grade 5-6 58 60 40 2009/10 20 2010/11 0 WEEKEND PROGRAM 120 100 grade 7-9 80 85 SPECIAL EVENTS 101 100 87 174 STUDENTS BAPTIZED 60 40 2009/10 20 2010/11 0 50 SATURDAY LIFT 50 42 40 grade 10-12 SPECIAL EVENTS 45 44 48 36 84 30 20 2009/10 10 2010/11 0 60 age 18-25 50 WORSHIP SP. EVENTS SMALL GROUPS 60 59 50 35 40 GR. 6-9 STUDENTS ENROLLED CHECKPOINT GAMMAGIRLS 2009/10 30 2010/11 20 10 0 LIFE GROUPS SPECIAL EVENTS AVG. ATTENDANCE 2010/11 Building Lives That Honour God — 14 — Annual Report 2011 LABOUR OF LOVE 1500 4670 BACKPACKS FILLED & PRAYED FOR THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE APPROX. # OF PEOPLE SERVING ON COMMUNITY IMPACT TEAMS 2010/11 LBS. OF FOOD DONATIONS OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD OIL CHANGE DAYS (27) INN FROM THE COLD (55) SHERWOOD BREAKFAST PROGRAM (14) TOOL TEAM (70) TEEN CHALLENGE (60) LABOUR OF LOVE (14) “ The outreach of FAC has made a significant difference in the life of Sherwood School. Your volunteers supply and serve breakfast to up to 100 hungry students every school day at minimal cost, and also painted classrooms in the school to make it an attractive learning environment for students. Our staff were appreciated through a year-end luncheon hosted by FAC, and forty-seven of our students were given the opportunity to attend Camp Chamisall this summer due to the generosity of your church. Your ministry to our community makes a huge difference, and demonstrates Christian life in action!” OIL CHANGE DAYS When Shelley Johnson talks about the oil change ministry, she uses words like “blessing” and “amazing.” The single mother of two boys, Johnson counts every penny, every second. “I like how it’s scheduled,” she says. “I don’t have to think about it and it certainly helps financially.” “I was attending DivorceCare when I saw it in the bulletin,” she says. “I’m here on my own from Penticton. There’s no one here but me and my boys.” Johnson’s two sons, ages 9 and 11 are both autistic. “I love the social aspect,” she says. “I love that my boys are welcome to come [to an Oil Change Day], bounce on the trampoline and meet people. I have to pay for respite care when my boys can’t come, so it’s a big help when they’re welcomed.” Through the kind consideration of the people who serve others – Dr. Alex Mckay, Principal 1852 SHOEBOXES PACKED SHOW ‘N SHINE RAFFLE $5000 RAISED FOR BREAKFAST STORE & CAMP CHAMISALL FORMULA 4 HOPE BABY BOTTLES $9353 RAISED FOR PREGNANCY CARE CTR. through the Oil Change Days, people like Johnson have a chance to get out, to meet interesting folks and to have their vehicles – their lifelines in some cases – maintained. It’s an opportunity to bless and be a blessing, to show real care and concern for the way life gets lived. “I appreciate Dale (one of the oil changers) so much,” Johnson says. “I can call him when there’s an issue with my van – and I’ve learned a lot about it. It’s great to have someone to bounce things off of.” The Oil Change Days ministry is just one way we can show the heart and hands of Jesus to our community – to demonstrate what it means to be His people. “It’s amazing,” whispers Johnson. “Amazing. They do such a great job.” (Written by Tara Klager). SHERWOOD SCHOOL 47 STUDENTS SPONSORED TO ATTEND CAMP CHAMISALL OIL CHANGE DAYS 75 FAMILIES SERVED IN 2010/11 Building Lives That Honour God — 15 — Annual Report 2011 REPORT ON INTERNATIONAL WORKER FAMILIES 2010/11 FAMILIES CONNECTED WITH FIRST ALLIANCE OF THE 31 FAMILIES ARE WITH C&MA FAMILIES ARE WORKING IN CREATIVE ACCESS COUNTRIES HIGHLIGHT ON THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO In 2010, we really wanted to figure out how to most effectively continue our partnership with Dr. Kenzo and the church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As a result, we sent a team of five in July 2010. Although this is the first location to receive C&MA workers 100+ years ago and the church is large in numbers, they still seek assistance because of the economic deprivation of the country caused by war and political instability. The team surveyed the needs at the Theological School in Boma and 3 medical works in Boma, Maduda and Kinkonsi. We determined that there are great needs in both areas and are thankful that over the year, FAC raised $60,000 to help construct a new dorm on the seminary campus and the ground work was laid to send a container of medical supplies for the medical clinics we observed. We are thankful that our partnership with the church in Congo continues to strengthen! – Pastor Pat Worsley NORTHERN ALBERTA July 9-23, 2010 Team Members: 11 Involvement with First Nations kids at Eagle’s Nest Ranch. DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO July 17-30, 2010 Team Members: 5 Eyeglass clinics, survey of medical & theological training needs. NICARAGUA During last year, FAC obtained Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH) status with the Canadian government, which allows us as a church to sponsor refugees to come to Canada. A number of our ethnic members were refugees themselves, and still have relatives who are presently refugees – some living in camps for five or more years. As part of our Ethnic Ministries of justice and compassion, we have undertaken to sponsor some of these refugees. In 2010 we submitted applications for 12 indi- viduals in 4 families and saw the arrival of one couple in April and a family of three in the new 2010/11 fiscal year. This effort of compassion is supported financially through our Care Fund, in kind by those who donate furnishings and by volunteers who give of their time to assist with the many appointments and practical things that are necessary for newcomers to settle and adjust to a new life in Calgary. Throughout the year we also continued to provide translation of our services in Farsi and Romanian and partnered with the Vietnamese Church, Evergreen Christian Church and Bethel Sudanese Church providing facilities, services and encouragement to these ethnic groups of believers. – Pastor Pat Worsley February 26-March 12, 2011 Team Members: 24 Continued church construction, eyeglass clinic, community & school outreach. Building Lives That Honour God — 16 — # PEOPLE INVOLVED IN WORSHIP Annual Report 2011 & TECHNICAL ARTS 2010/11 IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE 30 TECHNICAL ARTS 86 90 DRAMA/THEATRE # OF PEOPLE WHO ATTENDED WORSHIP TEAMS 53 48 ORCHESTRA CHOIR RAISED FOR LOUISE DEAN SCHOOL TO HELP PREGNANT & PARENTING TEENS CONCERT OF HOPE “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:16-17 RAISED FOR COMPASSION’S CHILD SURVIVAL PROGRAM AA SUPPORT GROUP UPDATE ON THE HOUSE COFFEE SANCTUARY 2010/11 This year has been an amazing one for The House. Our church plant continues to grow and we’ve moved from having services once a month on Wednesday night to having services every second Sunday morning! We have a wide range of people who attend, from families with young children to retired elderly and all sorts of people in between. It’s been amazing as we’ve walked through the Sermon on the Mount over the summer, using it as our guide to see what God has in store for our church community. The bonds between the coffee shop and church community continue to strengthen and grow. The mission and the ministry of The House Coffee Sanctuary continues to be building bridges between Christ and culture, building relationships and making disciples of people that would not darken the doors of a typical church. This year, we built a relationship with a former bank robber. He had a great deal of hostility towards Christ and the church. He had been wrestling with the death of his son, but as our staff began to ask him if we could pray with him, miraculous things began to happen. It wasn’t long before he was off the street and reconnecting with his family. Soon after that he gave his life to Christ and has been making very positive decisions in his life. He has started attending our church and is now plugged into a life group here at The House. –Derrick Mitchell (Pastor of The House) 2 It’s more than a coffee shop. It’s church ... “We’ve had weddings within The House community this year!” 30 AVG.. # OF PEOPLE ATTENDING CONVERGE CHURCH SERVICES 25 AVERAGE WED. ATTENDANCE LIVE MUSIC / OPEN MIC 82 # OF VOLUNTEER MUSICIANS 126 - 10 Street NW Calgary www.thehousecoffee.ca Building Lives That Honour God — 17 — Annual Report 2011 GLENMORE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: 2010/11 - YEAR OF CELEBRATION! Dr. & Mrs. Wendell Grout were honored guests along with Dave Rodney (MLA), Dale Backlin (longterm principal) and Phil Callaway (speaker) at our 30th Anniversary Dinner with MC Darrel Janz. GCA Education Society chairs Stan Jespersen, Ken Humphries, Lorne Jacobson and Grant Vogeli (current) were acknowledged for their significant and substantial leadership. Recognizing God’s amazing plan which began in fall 1980 with 66 students in First Alliance Church, then on Glenmore Trail, to the present Bridlewood campus with over 660 K-9 students was experienced through a video presentation. A Family Fun Day was also a highlight during the celebration. GCA welcomed Dr. Derrick Mohamed as the new Lead Principal in September 2010. Derrick has a background with Youth for Christ and many years in education in Toronto and Calgary. We are also pleased to have 5 alumni as faculty mem- bers, with 61 total faculty and staff; all of whom are followers of Jesus who strive to model His love. Plans for GCA’s new Gr. 6-9 wing came to fruition with construction underway. Trying to create a space for learners who are in a world of constant change is indeed a challenge! Our desire is to continue to educate students in a dynamic Christian environment dedicated to excellence and life development. GCA uses an “enriched” AB curriculum, and we accommodate for some students who may be experiencing learning gaps and offer an intentional program for students who demonstrate a passion and skill for certain disciplines. Based on Jesus’ model, every pedagogical style is in evidence – diversity exists! Technology is a tool to augment learning in groups or individually. Ministry endeavours continue to be a focal point; Samaritan’s Purse (over 1100 shoeboxes), the Mustard Seed, Calgary Pregnancy Care Centre, Louise Dean School and our Costa Rica mission trip – where 2 more houses were built by Gr. 9 students – are all examples of local and global service. We have also partnered with YWAM for almost 20 years; over 1,400 GCA students have been engaged in foreign ministry. GCA was awarded the title of “Top Fundraising School” in the country for Shave for the Brave participation; this is under the sponsorship of Young Adult Cancer Canada directed by our own alumnus, Michael Lang. Our Pinocchio production in March 2011 delighted several hundred in the W. K. Grout Theatre. Alberta Education has stated that GCA is the only school in the province with this kind of facility; this is indeed a blessing and it is used daily. An exemplary visual arts and band program is foundational. Sports teams continue to thrive typically in volleyball, basketball, badminton, and track. Monday evenings alumni and staff enjoy playing volleyball together. GCA is open for tours; call 403254-9050 at any time. HARVEST MINISTRIES 2010/11: BAKING & BREAKING BREAD ... TOGETHER “I started volunteering in Harvest Ministries about 4 years ago when my youngest daughter was in Kindergarten. I only had a few hours on Tuesday mornings, and decided I could spend my time in the church kitchen. I started out by making hamburger soup each week. That has changed somewhat over the last 4 years. I am now doing a little bit of everything – including dishes! The Tuesday morning team has grown and I truly enjoy working with each person that comes through the kitchen. We share stories, laugh and sometimes cry together. I definitely feel this is where God has called me to minister to other people at this time.” -Michelle Steiner “I serve in Cornerstone Café not because of the coffee (though it is excellent), or because of the friendships (though they are many), or because of atmosphere, though fastpaced and exciting. We are truly serving up ‘face time’ with family and friends, old and new. We’re really building relationships, which builds community. I serve in Harvest because I want FAC to be a church of community!” –Bo Jiang TOTAL # SERVING IN HARVEST 240 85 7 OLDEST VOLUNTEER YOUNGEST VOLUNTEER Building Lives That Honour God MONTHLY HITS 2009/10 — 18 — Annual Report 2011 www.faccalgary.com 2010/11 ONLINE REGISTRATIONS 10,000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 ONLINE REG./TICKET SALES $155,906 1000 0 JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN 3 MOST VISITED PAGES 2010-2011 1 registrations & tickets 2 weekend resources 3 about us LIVE VIDEO STREAMING: WEEKEND AVERAGE (BY UNIQUE PAGE HITS* ) $462,096 2010/11 PRODUCT REVENUE $193,712 TOTAL # OF TRANSACTIONS 4.8 INTERNATIONAL 3.4 ONLINE GIVING - 1.9 10,489 NATIONAL (excluding Alberta) 36.5 ALBERTA (excluding Calgary) 2010/11 USED BOOK SALE CALGARY $1,996 RAISED FOR NEW RESOURCES In October 2010, we launched live online video streaming during our 11:15 am service on Sundays, accessed through a link on our website homepage. *NOTE: A pagehit is when all elements of a website page (in this case http://www.faccalgary.com/streaming/) have been accessed by a single user. 7,033 TOTAL ITEMS CHECKED OUT Building Lives That Honour God — 19 — 1. We will say yes to God! We will be a people who dare to follow His leadership regardless the cost. We will be a people of prayer and faith. We will live in a spirit of generosity believing God will provide as He leads. We will be a people of plenty, not scarcity. We will boldly ask people to invest to God’s work here. We are the mission of God! (Zechariah 4:6; Ephesians 6:18; I Thessalonians. 5:17-21) 2. We will create an intentional environment and a system where people can come to a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. We will be all about reaching people and assisting them to grow into Christ-likeness. We will provide these experiences for men and women, students, and children with intent and creativity. (Luke 15; Romans 10:14,15; II Corinthians 3:4,5; 5:16-21; I Peter 2:9) 3. We will provide dynamic weekend worship gatherings for all ages. These gatherings will be relevant and excellent using the arts to touch the heart with teaching that is biblical leading to God-honouring life change. We will leverage creativity that is compelling, focused on the core biblical truth being taught that will be evident from the moment one arrives on campus. We will teach for life change and ask for various levels of commitment. We will be risk-takers, adding elements and experience that will reach people while staying true to biblical truth. We will make our gathering dynamic, compelling and creative. We will use these experiences as a launch point to align all our experiences through personal development and life groups. (Deut. 6:5; Proverbs 3:9,10; Luke 10:38-24; John 17:3; Romans 12:7; II Cor. 9:6-15; Ephesians 1:22-23; Philippians 3:8-10; Colossians 1:28; II Timothy 3:16-17; I Peter 1:23-24) 4. We will be a church of Life Groups for all ages, genders, and life stages. These smaller gatherings will be the primary place of care, spiritual growth, evangelism, and life change. We will be innovators in this area making life groups a primary place of entrance into following Christ. We will not settle until everyone is connected to Jesus and to a Life Group. (Luke 6:1213; Acts 2:44-47; I Thessalonians. 2:7-12; Philemon 1:2) 5. We will create an environment and system for every person to minister according to their God-given design. Ministry matters! (Romans 12:8; I Corinthians 12:4-11; Eph. 4:11-13; I Peter 4:8-11) 6. We will create a leadership engine to equip leaders to lead well through time honored biblical concepts, modeled after the servant leadership style of Jesus. This leadership engine will be for the leaders of FAC and the body of Christ. We will invest in the next generation, equipping them to serve in the now and in the next. We will be a church that leads the way in leadership development. (Romans 12:8; Neh. 1:1-2:20; John 13:3-5; Acts 6:2-5). Annual Report 2011 7. We will join God in church planting and church restoration movements by being a teaching, research, and resourcing church. This effort will not be limited by geography or our vision, but we will see and seize God’s vision. (Acts 13:1-3; Acts 16:6-10) 8. We will be intentionally engaged in bringing God’s love to Calgary, Canada, North America, and the world through prayer, projects, and the giving of resources. This effort will be in direct relationship with the C&MA. We will base our efforts on God’s movement through vital relationships, resourcing the needs, and reaching the unreached. (Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:8; I Thessalonians 1:7,8) 9. We will function as a family by having fun, believing the best, guarding unity, and structuring according to relationships and purpose. (John 13:34-35; 1 Cor. 12:1-13; I Corinthians 13; Philippians 2:1-11, Acts 2:42-47; Galatians 6:10; I John 3:16) 10. We will be a people and place of help, healing, and hope for individuals and families. (Matthew 5:14-16; Luke 10:2537; James 2:14-26) 11. We will create a core curriculum and an ongoing resource that allows people to develop into Christ-like maturity by equipping them to connect, grow, serve, share their faith, develop a generous heart, lead their families to honor God, and develop the leader within. We will use creativity and technology to accomplish this vision. (John 14:21; 2 Cor. 8:7; Eph. 4:15-24; Phil. 1:6; II Timothy 2:2; James 1:22-25; Hebrews 12:1; 1 Peter 2:1-3) 12. We will pay off our debt and expand our current campus creating an environment for building the lives of preschoolers, children, and students. (II Corinthians 9:9-15) 13. We will give our very best in all that we do and we will also leverage technology as we pursue the vision detailed above for the glory of God. (Malachi 1:6-14; Proverbs 27:17; Corinthians10:31; Colossians 3:17; I Thessalonians 2:12) All of this is a re-statement of the vision God gave before I came to First Alliance Church as pastor. It is my prayer that we will clearly define this vision, create strategies to accomplish this vision, and work in unity until God fulfills this vision or calls us home. – Scott Weatherford (Lead Pastor) Building Lives That Honour God — 20 — Annual Report 2011 First Alliance Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance COMMENTARY ON FINANCIAL RESULTS For the Year Ended June 30, 2011 (references to dollar amounts are $ thousands) This Commentary on Financial Results is provided to enable readers to assess the financial operations and condition of First Alliance Church for the year ended June 30, 2011. It should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements, notes and schedules and is dated September 26, 2011. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Total revenues Revenues Expenses INCREASED GIVING SUPPORT Total donations 1 of 2 Building Lives That Honour God • — 21 — Annual Report 2011 The Power of Everyone campaign concluded during the year but donors continued to contribute toward Debt Reduction. Missions Fund giving was up overall by 3% or $39 to $1,227. • FAC’s funding for Alliance Foreign Missions grew to $806 compared with $720 last year, partly due to the $50 transferred from the prior year’s General Fund surplus. • The short term mission trips in 2010-11 incurred $144 lower costs than last year. Care Fund giving was up by 36% or $86 to $324. GENERAL FUND HIGHLIGHTS The General Fund had a surplus of $177 compared to $212 in the prior year. Revenues increased by $313 (mostly in giving) and expenses increased by $348. • Staff costs increased by $216 due to increases in pay rates and total paid hours. Offsetting revenues decreased by $29 due to reduced pastoral subsidy. • • • Sales volume at The House was down this year by $31 and expenses dropped by $21. Library and Resource Centre expenses were up $17, while revenues were up $31 due to greater activity. Worship Arts expenses were up $29 and revenues were up $21 due to higher amounts for the Christmas production and Concert of Hope. • • Harvest expenses were up $32 and revenues were up $18 due to greater activity and price increases. Life Connect expenses decreased $40 and revenues decreased $36 mostly due to the Beth Moore seminar in the prior year. • Pastoral administration increased $25 mostly in the area of professional development. CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITION The debt required to provide FAC’s current facilities was paid down by $659, reducing it from $10.5 million to $9.8 million. The declining loan balance offset the slight interest rate increase such that interest expense decreased from $332 to $324. In anticipation of expansion, during the year First Alliance Church invested $36 in expansion planning activities, accumulated $400 cash, and arranged a $5,000 borrowing facility. OVERALL SUMMARY All of the above leaves First Alliance Church in a positive financial position, as needed to support ministry to a growing congregation. We are thankful for God’s continued provision through the giving of His faithful people. This year’s financial results should encourage all of us to continue trusting Him as we take on the larger challenges and opportunities in FAC’s vision. Respectfully submitted, Treasurer 2 of 2 Building Lives That Honour God — 22 — Financial Statements of FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Year ended June 30, 2011 Annual Report 2011 Building Lives That Honour God — 23 — Annual Report 2011 FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING JUNE 30, 2011 The accompanying financial statements are the responsibility of management and have been reviewed and approved by management. The financial statements were prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles and of necessity include some amounts that are based on estimates and judgments. To discharge its responsibility for the integrity and objectivity of financial reporting, management maintains a system of internal accounting controls comprising written policies, standards and procedures, a formal authorization structure, and satisfactory processes for reviewing internal controls. This system provides management with reasonable assurance that transactions are in accordance with governing legislation and are properly authorized, reliable financial records are maintained, and assets are adequately safeguarded. The Church carries out its responsibility for the financial statements through the Finance and Facilities Committee. This Committee meets with management and the external auditors to review financial matters, and recommends the financial statements to the Church Board of Elders for approval upon finalization of the audit. The external auditors have free access to the Finance and Facilities Committee. The external auditors provide an independent audit of the financial statements. Their examination is conducted in accordance with Canadian auditing standards and includes tests and procedures, which allow them to report on the fairness of the financial statements prepared by management. Rev. Scott Weatherford Lead Pastor Robert Hawes, CA General Treasurer Building Lives That Honour God — 24 — Annual Report 2011 AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS Independent Auditor’s Report To the directors and members of First Alliance Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying financial statements of First Alliance Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, which comprise the statements of financial position as at June 30, 2011 and the statements of operations and changes in fund balances, and cash flows for the years then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditor's Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of First Alliance Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance at June 30, 2011, and its results of operations and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Other matters The financial statements of First Alliance Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance for the year ended June 30, 2010, were audited by KPMG who expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements on September 17, 2010. Calgary, Alberta September 26, 2011 Chartered Accountants See accompanying notes to financial statements. $ $ $ $ 481,816 214,685 147,543 – – 362,228 – – 90,867 28,721 119,588 190,133 77,697 50,706 63,280 381,816 100,000 – 481,816 General Fund $ $ $ $ 193,190 21,784 – – 57,073 78,857 – – 114,333 – 114,333 133,671 – 59,519 – 193,190 – – 193,190 Missions Fund 96,887 – 15,739,327 – 15,836,214 – 9,829,621 2,645 – 9,832,266 $ 25,668,480 $ 99,532 – – – 99,532 – 25,568,948 $ 25,668,480 $ Capital Fund 101,643 – – – 101,643 – – – – – $ 101,643 $ $ 101,643 – – – 101,643 – – $ 101,643 Care Fund 434,999 147,543 15,739,327 57,073 16,378,942 – 9,829,621 207,845 28,721 10,066,187 $ 26,445,129 $ 524,979 77,697 110,225 63,280 776,181 100,000 25,568,948 $ 26,445,129 $ Total 2011 (141,488) 182,800 15,478,696 29,847 15,549,855 256,978 10,488,879 143,064 23,331 10,912,252 $ 26,462,107 $ 216,734 61,089 60,058 49,151 387,032 107,500 25,967,575 $ 26,462,107 $ Total 2010 — 25 — Fund balances: Unrestricted Internally restricted (note 8) Invested in property and equipment Externally restricted Current liabilities: Bank indebtedness Short-term loans (note 7) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Deferred revenue Liabilities and Fund Balances Employee loans (note 5) Property and equipment (note 6) Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents (note 4) Accounts receivable Prepaid expenses Inventory Assets June 30, 2011, with comparative figures for 2010 Statement of Financial Position FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Building Lives That Honour God Annual Report 2011 Mission Fund Capital Fund 362,228 $ Fund balances, end of year $ 190,726 (6,088) 177,590 2,991,008 997,853 670,845 – 4,659,706 190,726 $ 28,488 (50,000) 212,238 2,752,791 940,484 618,815 – 4,312,090 15,219,722 6,088 610,404 – – 324,887 549,404 874,291 78,857 $15,836,214 $ 88,294 – (9,437) – 1,236,043 – – 1,236,043 Total 2011 Total 2010 15,359,129 6,088 651,497 – 1,513,509 324,887 549,404 2,387,800 14,507,052 50,000 802,077 – 1,546,420 336,381 546,297 2,429,098 101,643 $16,016,714 $15,359,129 51,113 – 50,530 – 277,466 – – 277,466 276,178 $ 1,361,005 $ 1,103,857 47,948 1,673,427 2,121,268 – – – 3,870 4,865 6,050 327,996 3,039,297 3,231,175 Care Fund — 26 — See accompanying notes to financial statements. 2010 Restricted Funds $3,798,046 $ 3,493,580 $ 808,999 $ 275,828 $ 78,202 83,787 417,607 1,207,872 758,341 711,778 – – 202,707 235,183 – 995 4,837,296 4,524,328 1,226,606 1,484,695 General Fund 2011 Fund balances, beginning of year Interfund transfers Excess of revenue over expenses Expenses (Schedules): Staff costs Ministry costs Support costs Amortization Revenues: Offerings: General Designated Earned revenues Recoveries Year ended June 30, 2011, with comparative figures for 2010 Statement of Operations and Changes in Fund Balances FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Building Lives That Honour God Annual Report 2011 Missions Fund Total 2011 Total 2010 – – (50,000) (50,000) 60,581 46,593 – – (6,088) (6,088) 82,959 107,174 133,671 $ – 75,224 58,447 – – – – – – – 75,224 99,532 $ (653,170) 356,510 (256,978) 7,722,102 (8,381,360) 6,088 (151,677) – – (151,677) 1,161,357 101,643 $ – 50,530 51,113 – – – – – – – 50,530 Cash is defined as cash and cash equivalents net of bank indebtedness. See accompanying notes to financial statements. 107,174 $ – (110,000) 2,500 (107,500) – – 7,500 7,500 $ 190,133 $ 218,081 81,547 (1,325,911) (44,760) (102,658) 8,387,418 (9,763,329) 50,000 (123,499) – – (123,499) 1,404,650 334,846 $ (147,418) (653,170) 482,264 (147,418) 7,722,102 (8,381,360) 6,088 (151,677) – – (151,677) 1,287,111 $ 3,798,046 $ 3,493,580 $ 808,999 $ 275,828 $ 276,178 $ 1,361,005 $ 1,103,857 78,202 63,787 428,057 1,207,872 47,948 1,683,877 2,110,818 770,599 717,191 – – – – – 204,519 235,211 – 1,895 3,870 5,765 6,050 (3,021,949) (2,697,339) – – – – – (1,052,420) (968,907) (1,161,832) – (277,466) (1,439,298) (1,454,166) (695,450) (625,442) – (324,238) – (324,238) (361,909) General Fund 2011 2010 Restricted Funds Capital Care Fund Fund — 27 — Cash, end of year Cash flows from operating activities: Offerings: General Designated Earned revenues Recoveries Staff costs Ministry costs Support costs Net cash generated through (used in) operating activities Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of property and equipment Employee loan advances Employee loan repayments Net cash used in investing activities Cash flows from financing activities: Loan advances Loan repayments Interfund transfers Net cash generated by (used in) financing activities Increase (decrease) in cash Cash, beginning of year Year ended June 30, 2011, with comparative figures for 2010 Statement of Cash Flows FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Building Lives That Honour God Annual Report 2011 Building Lives That Honour God — 28 — Annual Report 2011 FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Notes to Financial Statements Year ended June 30, 2011 1. General: The First Alliance Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (the "Church") is a not-for-profit organization incorporated under the Religious Societies Lands Act of Alberta. The Church is a registered charity within the meaning assigned by subsection 248(l) of the Canadian Income Tax Act and accordingly is exempt from income taxes. The Church’s mission is to introduce people to Jesus Christ, to grow together in full devotion to Him, and to reproduce this process in others. 2. Significant accounting policies: These financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) as defined by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants for not-forprofit organizations. (a) Fund accounting: The Church follows the restricted fund method of accounting for contributions. (i) The General Fund reports revenues and expenditures related to the operations, program delivery and administration of the Church. (ii) The Missions Fund reports only restricted resources that are to be used for missions’ purposes locally and globally. (iii) The Capital Fund reports revenues, expenditures and financing related to building improvements, replacement of existing equipment and new equipment purchases. (iv) The Care Fund reports restricted resources that are to be used to assist individuals and families in securing materials and services deemed to be essential. The Care Fund also reports restricted resources contributed in the memory of a deceased individual and are for purposes requested by the donors or those approved by the Board of Elders. (b) Revenue recognition: Designated offerings, which are restricted contributions, related to general operations are recognized as revenue of the General Fund in the year in which the related expenses are incurred. Contributions received but not recognized as revenue are reported as deferred revenue of the General Fund. All other restricted contributions are recognized as revenue of the appropriate restricted fund when received or receivable. General offerings, which are unrestricted contributions, are recognized as revenue of the General Fund in the year received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured. Building Lives That Honour God — 29 — Annual Report 2011 FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Notes to Financial Statements, page 2 Year ended June 30, 2011 2. Significant accounting policies (continued): Earned revenues and recoveries are recognized as revenue when the services or goods are provided. Earned revenues include rental revenue, library sales and commissions, Harvest and House sales of food, merchandise, and beverages, and others. (c) Contributed services: The Church receives the benefit of contributed services from numerous individuals in many service delivery capacities. Because of the difficulty in determining the quantum or the value of such services they have not been recognized in the financial statements. (d) Financial Instruments: The Church has classified its financial assets and financial liabilities as follows: Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Classification Subsequent Measurement and Recognition Cash and bank indebtedness Held-for-trading Measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in the Statement of Operations. Accounts receivable and employee loans Loans and receivables After initial fair value measurement, measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Accounts payable and short term loans Other liabilities After initial fair value measurement, measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. The Church does not use hedges or embedded derivatives in non-financial contracts. (e) Inventory: Inventory is comprised of groceries and bookstore merchandise and is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value as determined by management. The amounts reported in the Schedule of Expenses – General Fund as expenses for House Ministry, Library and Resource Centre, and Harvest ministries are primarily cost of sales. (f) Property and equipment: Purchased property and equipment are recorded in the Capital Fund at cost including interest capitalized while property is under construction. Contributed property and equipment are recorded at fair value at the date of the contribution. Amortization is recorded as expense in the Capital Fund. No amortization expense is recorded until the assets are placed into service. Building Lives That Honour God — 30 — Annual Report 2011 FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Notes to Financial Statements, page 3 Year ended June 30, 2011 2. Significant accounting policies (continued): Amortization is provided on property and equipment utilizing a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives as follows: Building Furniture and equipment Computers 50 years 10 years 4 years Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. (g) Future Employee Benefits The Church sponsors a defined contribution pension plan for eligible staff. Employer contributions are disclosed as retirement funds in the Schedule of Expenses – General Fund. This plan provides participants with an account balance at retirement based on the contributions made to the plan and investment income earned on the contributions based on investment decisions made by the participant. (h) Use of estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include amortization of property and equipment and accrual of liabilities. Actual results could differ from estimates. 3. Changes to accounting framework: In December 2009, the Canadian Accounting Standards Board (“AcSB”) issued International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises ("ASPE"). The AcSB will require all not-for-profit organizations to either adopt IFRS or ASPE plus the current not-for-profit standards for annual financial statements relating to fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2011. The Church has decided to adopt ASPE plus the current not-for-profit standards for the June 30, 2013 financial statements. Management does not expect this change to have a significant impact. Building Lives That Honour God — 31 — Annual Report 2011 FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Notes to Financial Statements, page 4 Year ended June 30, 2011 4. Cash and cash equivalents: The Church considers deposits in banks and investment certificates redeemable on demand as cash and cash equivalents. 2011 Cash on deposit Unsecured investment certificate with the Western Canadian District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance ("WCD") bearing interest at bank`s prime less 0.50% redeemable on demand $ $ 400,000 $ 5. 124,979 2010 524,979 216,734 – $ 216,734 Employee loans: 2011 Housing loan bearing interest at 0% with no set terms of repayment, secured by a mortgage and registerable charge against the property Unsecured, non-interest bearing promissory note of $10,000 repayable in 40 monthly installments, with no other set terms of repayment $ 100,000 2010 $ – $ 100,000 100,000 7,500 $ 107,500 6. Property and equipment: June 30, 2011 Building Land Furniture and equipment Computers Leasehold improvements Expansion in progress Cost Accumulated amortization Net book value $21,976,361 5,645,832 851,598 124,505 111,989 36,088 $ 2,553,808 – 409,848 103,520 110,249 – $ 19,422,553 5,645,832 441,750 20,985 1,740 36,088 $28,746,373 $ 3,177,425 $ 25,568,948 Building Lives That Honour God — 32 — Annual Report 2011 FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Notes to Financial Statements, page 5 Year ended June 30, 2011 6. Property and equipment (continued): June 30, 2010 Building Land Furniture and equipment Computers Leasehold improvements Cost Accumulated amortization Net book value $21,959,160 5,645,832 972,530 141,093 111,989 $ 2,114,453 – 522,315 136,897 89,364 $ 19,844,707 5,645,832 450,215 4,196 22,625 $28,830,604 $ 2,863,029 $ 25,967,575 2011 2010 7. Short-term loans: Non-revolving bank term loan bearing interest at 3.50% repayable in monthly payments of $76,345 including interest based on a 10 year amortization period $ 7,450,621 Non-revolving bank term loan bearing interest at 2.93% repayable in monthly payments of $74,895 including interest based on a 11 year amortization period – 8,109,879 2,190,000 2,190,000 139,000 139,000 50,000 50,000 Unsecured demand loan from Western Canadian District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance ("WCD") with no set terms of repayment bearing interest at bank’s prime rate plus 0.50% Syndicated mortgage bearing interest at bank’s prime rate less th 2.00% as determined on an annual basis each December 15 , interest is due and payable on an annual basis each th December 15 Unsecured, non-interest bearing promissory note repayable on demand $9,829,621 $ – $10,488,879 The non-revolving bank term loan was renewed with new terms during the year and is repayable in full on January 28, 2012 if not renewed. The non-revolving bank term loan is secured by a general security agreement and a collateral mortgage in the amount of $16,000,000 on the land and building owned by the Church. Building Lives That Honour God — 33 — Annual Report 2011 FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Notes to Financial Statements, page 6 Year ended June 30, 2011 7. Short-term loans (continued): The Church has available a $300,000 revolving demand facility bearing interest at bank’s prime rate plus 1.05% to fund operations of which $nil (2010 - $nil) has been drawn upon at June 30, 2011. Effective February 14, 2011 the Church also has available a $5,000,000 revolving demand facility bearing interest at bank’s prime rate plus 0.50% to fund expansion of the Church’s premises. This second facility can only be drawn upon after approval by the Church`s membership and the specific repayment terms will be determined at the time of drawing. $nil has been drawn upon at June 30, 2011. The aggregate of amounts drawn under these two facilities shall not exceed $5,000,000 at any time. Both facilities are secured by the same assets as the non-revolving demand loans. The syndicated mortgage is secured by a second mortgage on the land and building owned by the Church. The syndicated mortgage is repayable five years from date of issue: $50,000 in 2012, $25,000 in 2013, and $64,000 in 2014. Interest expense on the short-term loans in the amount of $324,887 (2010 - $331,954) is included in support costs of the Capital Fund. Cash paid for interest was $324,238 (2010 - $361,909). 8. Internally restricted fund balances: 2011 The Church has internally restricted an amount as an expansion reserve $ The Church has transferred and internally restricted an amount from the General Fund to the Missions Fund as an additional payment to the Global Advance Fund of the Christian and Missionary Alliance of Canada The Church has internally restricted the operating surplus of Evergreen Community Church (“ECC”), a ministry of the Church, for when ECC becomes its own legal entity $ 93,912 2010 $ 100,000 – 50,000 53,631 32,800 147,543 $ 182,800 Building Lives That Honour God — 34 — Annual Report 2011 FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Notes to Financial Statements, page 7 Year ended June 30, 2011 9. Controlled entity: The Church controls GCA Educational Society (the “Society”) which owns and operates Glenmore Christian Academy (“GCA”). The Society is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide schooling for children from Kindergarten through to Grade 9. The Elders of the Church Board are the members of the Society and as such appoint the Society’s Board of Directors. Effective September 1, 2008 the Society and the Board of Trustees of Palliser Regional Division No. 26 (the “Palliser Board”), entered into an agreement whereby the Palliser Board is responsible for the alternative education of all students from Grade 1 through 9. This agreement changed entitlement to revenues and responsibility for costs. The financial statements of the Society have not been consolidated in the Church’s financial statements. Financial statements of the Society are available on request. Financial summaries of this unconsolidated entity as at August 31 and for the years then ended are as follows: 2010 2009 (in thousands of dollars) GCA Education Society Financial Position Total assets $ 13,618 $ 9,888 Total liabilities Total net assets $ 7,609 6,009 $ 4,881 5,007 $ 13,618 $ 9,888 Total revenues Total expenses $ 4,837 3,835 $ 4,675 2,592 Excess of revenue over expenses $ 1,002 $ 2,083 Cash from operations Cash used in financing activities Cash used in investing activities $ 1,824 (3,076) 2,362 $ 1,552 (1,485) (92) Increase (decrease) in cash $ 1,100 $ (25) Result of Operations Cash Flows Building Lives That Honour God — 35 — Annual Report 2011 FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Notes to Financial Statements, page 8 Year ended June 30, 2011 10. Financial instruments: Fair values: The carrying values of cash, accounts receivable, bank indebtedness, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair value due to the relatively short periods to maturity of these items. The employee loans approximate their fair value as there are no specific terms of repayment. The carrying values of the non-revolving term loan, demand loan, the promissory note, and the syndicated mortgage approximate their fair value because they are current in nature. Interest rate risk: The Church is exposed to interest rate risk on its unsecured demand loan from WCD and the syndicated mortgage, as they are at variable rates of interest based on the banks’ prime rates which was set at 3.00% as at June 30, 2011. A 1% fluctuation in the interest rate would have an approximate impact of $23,390 per annum. The Church is not significantly exposed to any further interest rate risk as the remainder of the short-term loans are at fixed rates of interest. Liquidity risk: Liquidity risk is the risk that the Church cannot fund its obligations as they come due. The Church prepares annual budgets for the General, Missions, and Capital Funds and actively monitors its cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities. The Church is exposed to liquidity risk by being dependent on continued offerings for cash inflows and on the bank for renewing the non-revolving term loan as disclosed in Note 7. It is management’s opinion that the bank will renew under similar terms. Risk management: It is management’s opinion that the Church is not significantly exposed to any credit, market, or foreign exchange risk. Building Lives That Honour God — 36 — Annual Report 2011 FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Notes to Financial Statements, page 9 Year ended June 30, 2011 11. Capital management For operating purposes, the Church defines capital as including working capital and fund balances. For capital purposes, the Church defines capital as including bank indebtedness, short term loans, and investment in capital assets. The Church’s objectives for managing capital are in the short term to safeguard the Church’s ability to continue to reach people and change lives and in the long term to provide sufficient physical capacity to meet the future needs of our people. The majority of the Church’s revenue is from offerings, some of which is restricted and reported as described in note 2 (a). The Church has internal control processes to ensure that restrictions and designations are met prior to the utilization of these resources and has been in compliance with these restrictions and designations throughout the year. The Church monitors attendance, offerings and debt repayment obligations. The Church has external financial reporting covenants on its non-revolving term loan of a debt service coverage requirement of not less than 1.10:1. The Church is in compliance with this covenant at year-end. 12. Comparative figures: Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the financial statement presentation adopted in the current year. Building Lives That Honour God — 37 — Annual Report 2011 FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Schedule of Expenses and Earned Revenues and Recoveries – General Fund Year ended June 30, 2011, with comparative figures for 2010 2011 Expenses Staff costs: Salaries Employee benefits Retirement funds Ministry costs*: The House Ministry Library and Resource Centre Worship arts Harvest ministries Community Impact Communications and events Student’s ministries Life Connection Children’s ministries Technical arts Life Care Evergreen Christian Church Earned Revenues & Recoveries Expenses Earned Revenues & Recoveries $ 2,644,874 233,730 112,404 $ 86,438 $ 2,428,594 219,766 104,431 $ 115,816 – – $ 2,991,008 $ 86,438 $ 2,752,791 $ 115,816 $ 211,784 142,568 136,058 100,991 81,270 75,232 62,901 58,596 48,873 25,444 32,376 21,760 997,853 $ 119,382 205,355 95,814 182,041 50,884 – 12,080 41,952 15,950 5,871 11,727 – 741,056 $ 172,899 151,778 133,780 113,512 83,071 15,805 – 670,845 $ – – – – – – 133,555 133,555 $ $ Support costs*: Pastoral administration Utilities Custodial C. & M.A. district operating Finance Office administration Rental and other revenue 2010 $ $ $ $ $ $ 232,669 125,164 106,702 69,095 79,748 59,276 50,667 99,041 47,832 27,374 26,485 16,431 940,484 147,897 156,175 113,445 105,099 79,751 16,448 – 618,815 * All support costs and ministry costs exclude staff costs except The House. $ $ $ $ 150,424 173,918 74,808 164,310 38,357 – 8,228 77,734 12,424 7,719 6,398 – 714,320 – – – – – – 116,826 116,826 Building Lives That Honour God — 38 — Annual Report 2011 FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Schedule of Expenses – Mission Fund Year ended June 30, 2011, with comparative figures for 2010 Undesignated Alliance foreign missions Alliance home missions Commissioned missionaries Ambrose University College and other colleges, seminaries Short term missions Camp Chamisall Other Christian organizations Outreach organizations Sundry and administration charges $ 685,449 39,000 66,600 $ 34,000 – 12,000 2,000 2,400 17,551 $ 859,000 Undesignated Alliance foreign missions Alliance home missions Commissioned missionaries Ambrose University College and other colleges, seminaries Short term missions Camp Chamisall Other Christian organizations Outreach organizations Sundry and administration charges Donor Designated $ 577,068 39,000 60,000 762,017 $ 806,412 40,070 180,422 3,570 61,777 26,402 30,301 19,138 – 37,570 61,777 38,402 32,301 21,538 17,551 377,043 $ 1,236,043 Donor Designated 2010 Total $ $ 48,000 – 12,000 3,200 8,400 14,349 $ 120,963 1,070 113,822 2011 Total $ 142,750 1,020 114,849 $ 719,818 40,020 174,849 2,515 206,135 17,492 6,611 28,587 – 50,515 206,135 29,492 9,811 36,987 14,349 519,959 $ 1,281,976 Building Lives That Honour God — 39 — Annual Report 2011 CURRENT STAFF LISTING For complete contact information, please view our online staff directory located on the homepage under CONTACT US. • Pastoral Staff * Part-time Staff (less than 30 hrs/week) ** Volunteer Staff LEADERSHIP TEAM Scott Weatherford (Lead Pastor) • Randy Rohrick (Senior Associate Pastor) • Les Bon-Bernard (Senior Associate Pastor)• Carey Thiessen (Director of Operations) • Heather Wile (Artistic Director/Communications) • ADMINISTRATION Carey Thiessen (Administration Team Leader) • Cathie Hall (Office Administrator) Brent Krawchuk (Cornerstone Resources) Anne Freeman (Admin. Assistant) Cheryl Siebring (Office Assistant) Cherie Merryweather (Admin. Assistant) Janet Loewen (Receptionist) Suzanne Van Herk (Admin. Assistant) Sandra Taylor (Room Bookings) Ruth Bittle (Admin. Assistant)* Sharon Teichroeb (Admin. Assistant) Noelle Bannister (Admin. Assistant) Finance Betty Korthuis (Financial Manager) Sheila Forbes (Financial Assistant) Facilities Kevin Jalving (Building Superintendant) Noelle Bannister (Admin. Assistant) Ron Kroeker (Building Maitenance Supervisor) Brad McDowell (Custodian)* Dave McNeil (Custodian)* Choy Fuk (Custodian)* Harvest Ministries Gail Hunter (Harvest Ministries Team Leader) Sterling Hunter (Kitchen Manager) Michele Flynn (Cornerstone Café)* COMMUNICATIONS Heather Wile (Artistic Director/Communications) Derek Johnson (Video/Web Design)* Cheryl Siebring (Drama/Editing) Brad Young (Guest Services/Social Media/Video) • Julie McPhail (Print Communications) Suzanne Van Herk (Admin. Assistant) The House Coffee Sanctuary 126 – 10 St NW Calgary AB T2N 1V3 Derrick Mitchell (Pastor of The House) • WORSHIP ARTS Jason Erhardt (Pastor of Worship Arts) • Celeste Avilés (Student Worship Director)* Vic Delamont (Technical Arts Associate) Wayne Jeschke (A/V Coordinator) Paul Nadeau-Bonilla (Technical Director) Anne Freeman (Admin. Assistant) FAMILY LIFE Les Bon-Bernard (Family Life Team Leader) • Ed Dyck (Seniors)* • Sharon Teichroeb (Admin. Assistant) Children’s Ministry Team Crystal Sylvester (Children’s Ministry Team Leader/Early Childhood) • Colleen Hoare (DiscoveryLand Grade 1-4)* Jenn Limacher (DiscoveryLand PreSchool)* Cherie Merryweather (Admin. Assistant) Student Ministries Team Dennis Velikodnijs (Accelerate & Junior. High Pastor) • Jon Caldwell (Accelerate)* Jonathan Klein (Senior High & Young Adults) • David Conrad (Senior High)* Spencer Young (Student Ministries Intern)* Building Lives That SHARE Les Bon-Bernard (SHARE Team Leader ) • Grant Weber (Community Impact Pastor) • (Global Impact Pastor) • Pat Worsley (Pastor of Ethnic Ministries)* • Sharon Teichroeb (Admin. Assistant) Building Lives That SERVE & GROW Randy Rohrick (SHARE/GROW Team Leader) • Heather Brown (Pastor of Adult Ministries & Development) • Cindy Bartlett (Serve Coordinator) Janet Loewen (Admin. Assistant) Building Lives That CONNECT Grant Sylvester (Life Group Coaching/Men) • Tara Weatherford (Women’s Ministry Director) Dianne MacDonald (Realife)* Angela McCombs (Life Group Rep.) Ron Kish (Life Group Coach)** Cathie Hall (Admin. Assistant) CONGREGATIONAL CARE Ray Matheson (Pastor Liaison) • Building Lives That Honour God — 40 — First Printing: October 18, 2011 Designed by: Julie McPhail Editor: Cheryl Siebring Published by: 12345 40 Street SE Calgary, Alberta T2Z 4E6 Phone 403-252-7572 Fax 403-252-6315 [email protected] www.faccalgary.com Cover graphic purchased from www.iStockphoto.com. Special thanks to Jill Hopkins for content photography. Annual Report 2011
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