2020 LEADERSHIP BOOK

Write down the vision and make it plain, so that a herald may run with it. — HABAKKUK 2:2— ANNUAL CHURCH CONFERENCE REPORT

December 8, 2019

The Reverend Tony Vinson, Superintendent, Southwest District The Texas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church

Christ Church Pastoral Staff C. Chappell Temple, Dan Conway, Michelle Hall, R. DeAndre Johnson

Cover photo by Gregory Hayes

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4 5 welcomefrom our PASTORS

Dan Conway Michelle Hall PASTOR of DISCIPLESHIP PASTOR of CONGREGATIONAL & OUTREACH CARE & MISSIONS

R. DeAndre Johnson PASTOR of MUSIC & WORSHIP LIFE

6 Dr. C. Chappell Temple LEAD PASTOR

I HAVE A FEELING that we’re in for a lot of them. For as the banner year of 2020 approaches, the temptation to tell bad puns may be overwhelming to some folks. Already, for instance, I’ve heard of a man who went to numerous doctors to treat his chronic vision problems. None of them were able to help him until one fellow told him to simply take a few small red and white ketchup “embody hope” to all those around us, packets and squirt them into his eyes. A many of whom have wondered if they bit perplexed, the man nonetheless did had any real future indeed. as he was told and much to his surprise, his vision returned both instantly and Following the lead of the Old Testament perfectly. And when he asked just how prophet Habakkuk, our goal is to “write that happened, the other fellow simply down the vision and make it plain...so shrugged and said, “Everyone knows that a herald may run with it.” And to put that Heinz sight is 20/20.” our 2020 vision into place, we will in turn need the participation and involvement Like I said, it’s a year that many have of all of us. I invite you thus to look been waiting to arrive for a good while. through this book, capture a sense of Thousands of years ago, however, the our vision for ministry and mission, wisest man on earth told us that “where and then find out how you can be a part there is no vision the people perish” of that vision for God. For we really can’t (Proverbs 29:18) And as followers of do it without you, and your own faith Jesus, that’s a good word for us as well. is more likely to grow with others than For it suggests that God is glorified when by yourself. we are focused around following His ways and doing His work in this world, Of course, we’ll no doubt make not haphazardly but intentionally, even adjustments to this plan as we go along. “methodically,” as we followers of John But in the meantime, I can’t help but Wesley might express it. think of another man who was getting surgery to treat his bad vision too. Within this booklet you will thus find our “Are you sure this is going to work?” he organization and plan for the coming asked his doctor. And the doctor replied year and we hope it can serve as a simply, “You’ll see.” roadmap for the months ahead. Our mission as a congregation remains the Here’s hoping that we all do in the same: to “seek the peace and prosperity season ahead. of the city to which God has carried us.” (Jeremiah 29:17) And our goal is still to

CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // STORIES 7 You have probably heard the expression, “One is nearer to God in a Garden than any place else on Earth”. I suspect that is not strictly true, but I understand the sentiment. A garden is usually quieter than other places and lends itself to contemplation. Working with living things in the soil also seems to bring one closer to the fundamentals of life. The more complicated things of modern life remain important but seem less daunting. We have in the a garden here at Christ Church. Ours is a vegetable garden and its primary purpose is to provide fresh vegetables for the food pantry at the East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry but it is also a great place to be. It provides a place to break away from blessings the stresses of everyday life and an opportunity to think about what is truly important. Our garden, however, offers even more.

WRITTEN BY When one comes on a garden workday, it offers an opportunity to meet with people from a variety gardenMARK LARSON of backgrounds. As a result of this ministry, I have become friends with some wonderful people that You have probably heard the expression, I would not likely have met otherwise. We mostly talk about the things happening in our families “One is nearer to God in a Garden and at the church. It is a lot like going to a party — except that instead of eating hors d’oeuvres you than any place else on Earth.” I are harvesting beans or pulling weeds. You see the similarity, don’t you?! Seriously, we become good suspect that is not strictly true, but I friends and offer support to each other when going through tough times. understand the sentiment. It also offers an opportunity for parents to work together with their children. The church offers many opportunities for adults to serve, and others for children to serve, but the garden allows parent and child to serve side-by-side and enjoy the time together. Well, mostly together. Our past experience had kids getting pretty excited about the garden and 8 they spent some of their time with the other adults. qualify for her Gold Award. She designed and Mom (or Dad) is usually okay with the little break. built a new box for our garden tools, and she did The kids bring excitement to the garden, which is a fantastic job. Because the garden provides food good for everyone. Would your kids enjoy this? for the community, not just the church, the garden also provides an opportunity for kids to get service The garden offers opportunities for groups of kids hours for school. to come to the garden. The very first okra planted th in the garden was planted by the 5 grade Sunday Of course, I should mention our primary objective, school class. Shortly after that, one of the garden which is to raise vegetables. We are a year-round th team adults helped start a 4 grade mission garden, which means we are always growing group and one of the many wonderful things they something. We have our Spring and Fall crops, did was come serve in the garden. The favorite like tomatoes, peppers and beans, which many activity was harvesting the sweet potatoes, which of you are familiar with. But we also grow hot requires digging in the dirt to discover the treasure weather crops, like okra, and winter crops, like underneath. They were very good at it and still are. collards and Swiss chard. Over the last nineteen th th Our 4 and 5 grade Sunday school class harvests years, we harvested, on average, about 2,000 lbs of the sweet potatoes each year. In addition to that, vegetables a year. So when someone says that we they come out three more times a year. In the grow “a ton” of vegetables, they are about right. We Fall, they plant seeds in flats and later plant the work with the food pantry to coordinate the crops seedlings. In January they plant onion slips, and their clients want with what we can grow. The food then come back in April to harvest the onions. They pantry is happy to see us, and we are happy to be also bring joy to the garden so we look forward to helping feed the hungry in our community. these events. If you like working with happy kids, you might want to join us. Working in this garden has been a growing experience for me. (Yes, pun intended.) I have There are other groups of kids (and even an learned a lot about gardening and about working occasional group of adults) that work in the garden. with people. When you put ten gardeners together, One in particular is a group called Unite and Inspire. you probably have ten different ways to do things. They are an independent group that was created to We have learned that the eleventh way, the one we teach kids to serve the community. They do many decide on together, is our best choice and I have things, but they seem to really enjoy the garden. enjoyed the ideas and insight each of our team They have become quite proficient at planting and members have provided. Working in the garden and harvesting. As with the other kids, they bring joy to with this team continues to be a joy for me. The only the garden, so we look forward to having them. thing that could make it better would be if you joined On occasion, a young person asks to do a project at us. We meet Saturday mornings at 9 am. You don’t the garden. Our most recent was when a member have to commit to being there every time. Come of our church’s Girl Scout troop did a project to when you can. We look forward to seeing you.

CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // STORIES 9 the power of

prayerWRITTEN BY PASTOR MICHELLE HALL

PHOTO: Taken by Kelsey Johnson of the famed Western Wall, or kotel, of Jerusalem that was built by Herod the Great two thousand years ago from limestone blocks. For centuries, faithful Jews have come to this wall, all that remains of that sacred space, in order to be the closest to where they believe that the presence of God dwelt in the Holy of Holies in ancient times. It is said in the Talmud that praying at the Temple is like praying “before the throne of glory because the gate of heaven is situated there 10 and it is open to hear prayer.” ...the greatest gifts come I would come into touch with the movement of God’s Spirit in me, leading me to the future.” It is with a through relationships — and sense of peace, joy, and yet tears, that I continue to read and find a resurgence of courage, confidence, the greatest of the relationships strength coupled with clarity, vision and hope to continue the next season as I read the following. “If begin with Christ. there is any focus that the Christian leader of the future will need, it is the discipline of dwelling in the We continue to refer to a world that is ever noisier presence of the One who keeps asking us, ‘Do you and more materialistic, and yet we seem to love me? Do you love me? Do you love me?’ This continue to gravitate toward it. During the season is the discipline of contemplative prayer. Through of Thanksgiving which has led us into Advent, thus contemplative prayer we can keep ourselves from making our way to Christmas, I am reminded that being pulled from one urgent issue to another and the greatest gifts come through relationships — and the from becoming strangers to our own heart and the greatest of the relationships begin with Christ. God’s heart.” Prayer is the anchor of the relationship. It is through Experiencing and sharing God’s love comes through a mutual listening and sharing, through all of life’s a union with Christ. It is through communing with circumstances that ushers in an assurance that God that we are able to see good and embrace you are never alone, never without counsel, never scripture that tells us, “We know that in all things power of without comfort, peace and all as a result of a love God works for the good of those who love him, that is incomprehensible and immeasurable. Prayer who have been called according to his purpose.” is the connection with the Source, the source of It is through prayer that we participate in the every matter under the heavens and earth. incarnation, Christlike, kind, loving, compassionate, Engaging in time with God imparts wisdom, giving. Let’s be clear, the probability of us discernment, guidance and whatever matter of intentionally and consistently living such is life is dilemma. The world is not a bad place. In fact, it unlikely if not linked to the source of every good and provides many good things. And yet, it is quite perfect gift, Christ. broken. It is through prayer that we can experience God has indeed created us to be in community with perspective and balance in this unstable place. prayer one another, to care for, prayer with and for one Though be it temporary, it is a place where we are another, and yet each of us is working out our own able to form a relationship with God and others relationship with Christ, others and self. Wesley’s through prayer. Then we can create a world for Covenant Prayer has become a prayer of challenge which Christ taught us through prayer, “thy will be and hope: done on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). It is never just pray, because prayer is not a last I am no longer my own, but thine. Put me to what resort. It is, let us give one another the ultimate gift, thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt. Put me taking our petitions, supplications, joys and concerns to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be employed to the Author of all. It is in the intimacy of our for thee or laid aside for thee, exalted for thee heart that God enters and speaks so sweetly and or brought low for thee. Let me be full, let me be tenderly, that all is made right. Genuinely, we can empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing. rest in a hope beyond what life’s situations and I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure circumstances might offer, into a place of power, and disposal. And now, O glorious and blessed God, possibilities and promise. Father, Son and Holy Spirit, thou art mine, and I am thine. So be it. And the covenant which I have made Throughout the bible, prayer was an experience on earth, let it be ratified in heaven. Amen. of people who were desirous of being in right relationship with God. One of the more Give a gift which sustains, restores, renews and that contemporary theologians and scholars that I have can change and transform, prayer! great respect for is Henri J. M. Nouwen. In a very simple book, In the Name of Jesus, he gently reminds All are invited to gather in the Chapel for a time of prayer each Wednesday at 7:30 am or Thursday us of God’s presence in this very secular, capitalistic at 6:30 pm. We listen for God and respond silently or world. Words such as relevant, spectacular and aloud. Your prayers and presence are a blessing! powerful are placed in a mirror before us, as an Prayers may also be written for our very own Prayer invitation to examine our lives. A quote that I placed Wall near the Chapel at any time. The seeded paper may the word “Wow!” is worth sharing. It reads, “The be folded and left within a crack between the stones. more willing I was to look honestly at what I was All requests will be prayed over each week. We’ve received several hundred prayers over the past 20 months. thinking and saying and doing now, the more easily

CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // STORIES 11 “Some of my favorite things about Christmas are the pine trees and lights. Jesus said He was the Light, so we decorate to honor him. We set up a Christmas tree made of pine. We put family gifts under the tree, because we are all part of God’s family and Jesus gave us the greatest gift, with his sacrifice he gave us eternal life.” - Carmen Maldonando, Mexico

“Christmas here is a moment of sharing and love. It’s a time where people always share whatever they have with their neighbors and friends. It’s a moment we use to visit our friends we don’t see often. Haitians also take this time to paint and clean their house. Some people buy Christmas tree lights to decorate their home. Christians take this time to go the church in the afternoon to worship and pray. When I was younger, I would set off fireworks. That was my favorite tradition growing up.”

- Rodny Chanteur, Haiti

12 christmasaround the worLd

We asked a few of our international mission friends what Christmas looks like in their respective areas.

“On Christmas Eve, we make sure to collect vast amounts of food and get it ready for early morning preparation. We’ll wash and iron the whole family’s clothes, and tidy up the house and compound. We also slaughter animals to eat the following day. On Christmas day, we start off the day early in the morning playing Christmas Carols. We then march to church in our best clothes. Our Christmas feast often is with our neighbors, friends and relatives. We’ll spend the afternoon visiting other friends, or take a family drive to an interesting place. Then we watch a football match between rival village teams. We end the day partying. After Christmas, we distribute our extra food to friends and neighbors. I will also meet up with the Reverend and other local clergy.”

- Dr. Ronald Kaluya, Uganda

CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // STORIES 13 PHOTO: Volunteers helping during our School Supply Sort in May.

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LEADERSHIP

"Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ and I said, ‘Here I am. Send me!’"

— ISAIAH 6:8—

CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // LEADERSHIP 15 Church Council The Church Council serves as the principle governing and administrative COORDINATING COUNCIL body of Christ United Methodist Church, giving oversight to all of its MEETINGS OF COUNCIL: Quarterly, Tuesdays, 6 pm ministries and programs in order to provide for a program of nurture, January 18 (Saturday planning session), April 20, August 17, outreach, witness, and resources. It is accountable to the membership October 12 (budget workshop) of our congregation through the annual Church Conference, and is Lay Leader Barbara Burnham composed of persons of spiritual maturity who love the church, are Church Council Chair Eddie English morally disciplined, and are loyal to the values and stated mission of our Lay Peter Allan Melissa Gisler congregation. The membership shall likewise consist of persons who Bill Preston Alan Schleimer represent the program ministries of the church, including the lay leader, Robin Sparwasser Roni Thompson the pastors, the chairpersons of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee, Youth Madison English the Committee on Finance, the Board of Trustees, the church treasurer, Pastors Chappell Temple Dan Conway lay members of the Annual Conference, and representatives of the Michelle Hall DeAndre Johnson United Methodist Men, the United Methodist Women, young adults, and Staff Roland Huysman Jan Randolph youth, as outlined in the 2016 Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Kim Ripley Sarah Stewart Church, Paragraph 252. Those members present and voting at any duly Eric Solorio Renee Teel announced meeting shall constitute a quorum. In the spirit of openness and accountability, all meetings shall be open, though portions of a PROGRAM STAFF meeting may be closed for consideration of specific subjects if authorized Music Associate Molly Ness by an affirmative vote of at least three-quarters of the council. (Para.722) Children’s Ministries Sarah Stewart Youth Ministries Eric Solorio The Church Council meets quarterly to hear reports from the varied Christ Church School Beth Carter ministries of our church, giving advice and approval where needed. Communications Director Oliver Carlock Meetings are open to all members who are interested in the work of Contemporary Worship GT Mangum Christ being done in and through our congregation and with the approval Involvement Director Kim Ripley of the majority, voting may be extended to all those who are present LIFE Ministries Jan Randolph when appropriate. In between meetings of the Council, an Executive Missions Renee Teel Team may meet to address ongoing concerns or issues, monitor progress towards meeting our church’s long-term goals, and to prepare an agenda MINISTRY TEAM REPRESENTATIVES for meetings of the full Council. Children’s Ministry Amy Guzman Emmaus Community Sarah Guffey MEETING SCHEDULE 2020 | Sundays at 5 pm - 7 pm: LIFE Ministries Marilynn Scanlin January 26, May 3, August 23 Missions Michael Adams ANNUAL CHURCH CONFERENCE | TBA November 2020 Outreach Don Williams Scouting Ministries Rick Conley Singles Chris Godbold Women’s Council Charolyn Adams LAY OFFICERS Young Adults Casey Mueller Church Council Chair Eddie English Youth Representatives Vice Chair Jeff Thomas Middle School Mateo Guzman Past Chair/Lay Leader Barbara Burnham High School Shea Bedminster Committee on Finance Chair Brad Vanderford Church Treasurer Lynn DeBlance AT-LARGE MEMBERS Board of Trustees Chair Jim Milner Ace Alexander Bob Ayers Steve Bezecny Staff-Parish Relations Chair Eric Johnson Steve Brown Cherie Cowan Keith Cowan Brenda DeBlance Dayne Delahoussaye Debe Fannin PASTORAL/EXECUTIVE STAFF Tom Fannin Jay Flint Gary Hazel C. Chappell Temple Dan Conway Sharon Hazel Elaine Huffer Mark Huffer Michelle Hall R. DeAndre Johnson Liz Lobdell Michael Maddox Brad Michael Roland Huysman Jim Milner Mary Milner Joey Moreland OTHER LAY OFFICERS Beth Morrow Nancy Olson Pete Olson Lay Members of the Annual Conference Mark Rehkopf Daniel Samuel Bob Ritter Bob Guffey Bill Mallet Casey Mueller Susan Ritter Steve Schultheis Charles Seymore Bryan Tullos Annette Smith Bob Smith Carolyn Staples Stephanie Strickland Darrell Thomas Priscilla Thomas Alternate Lay Members Becky Tullos Liz Williams Jesse Yeakel Sarah Guffey, Robert Coffman, Allison Thummel, Becky Tullos

Church Council Recording Secretary Debbie Meier Permanent Endowment Fund Chair Bryan Tullos President of United Methodist Women Pam Bluestein Clergy Related to Christ Church Amy Bezecny

16 PHOTO: The Sugar Sisters performing at one of our Board of Trustees monthly Good LIFE Luncheons. The Board of Trustees functions as the legal representatives MEETING SCHEDULE 2020 | Meets monthly, of the congregation and has supervision, oversight, and 2nd Mondays at 7 pm except where noted: care of all real property and equipment which is owned or January 13, February 10, March 2 (1st Monday), acquired directly by the church or by any of its ministries, April 13, May 11, June 8, No July meeting, groups, classes or organizations, provided that the Board August 10, September 14, October 12 (budget workshop), shall not prevent or interfere with the pastor in use of any November 9, December 14 (as needed) properties for religious services or other proper meetings or purposes recognized by the law, usages, and customs OFFICERS of The United Methodist Church. Permission to outside Chair Jim Milner organizations to use church facilities can only be granted Vice-Chair Bob Ayers when such use is consistent with the Social Principles and Secretary Elected by 2020 Trustees ecumenical objectives. As a part of their ongoing stewardship of our facilities, the Trustees are also charged with maintaining EX OFFICIO MEMBERS adequate insurance policies, identifying and eliminating Lead Pastor C. Chappell Temple potential physical or other barriers towards making our church Exec. Operations Director Roland Huysman accessible to all, and receiving and administering all special Class of 2020 gifts and trusts offered to the church. Meetings shall be open, Sonia Cousins Jim Milner Bill Stoltz except where closed consideration of real estate matters or negotiations where general knowledge could be harmful to the Class of 2021 negotiation process, or for discussions related to pending or Bob Ayers Janet Vanderford Wes Whiddon potential litigation. (Paragraph 722) Class of 2022 As per the 2016 United Methodist Book of Discipline, paragraphs Debra Andrews Bill Penczak Norma Pharr 2525-2533, the Trustees shall consist of not fewer than three persons, nor more than nine persons, all of legal age, and each of whom serve a three year term. The members shall be divided into three classes, and each class shall as nearly as possible consist of an equal number of members. The Board shall elect from its membership officers, provided that chairperson and vice-chairperson shall not be members of the same class. .

CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // LEADERSHIP 17 PHOTO: Members of UMW enjoying fellowship during the Women of OFFICERS Distinction event. Committee on Finance Chair Brad Vanderford Vice-Chair Elected by Committee The Finance Committee is charged with oversight of the congregation’s Treasurer financial life including the raising, receiving, and administering of funds Lynn DeBlance contributed for the annual operating budget, building or debt retirement, EX OFFICIO MEMBERS and designated accounts. The Committee shall establish the proposed Lay Leadership budget for approval by the Church Council or Church Conference, and shall Lay Leader Barbara Burnham design an appropriate stewardship plan to help the membership develop in Lay Member(s) Bob Guffey its giving. It is strongly recommended that the committee, in collaboration Bill Mallet with the Church Council, find creative ways to turn the congregation into Church Council Chair Eddie English a tithing church with an attitude of generosity. All financial askings to be included in the annual budget shall be submitted to the Committee which Church Staff shall submit a budget to the Church Council or Church/Charge Conference Lead Pastor C. Chappell Temple, for review and adoption. Director of Church Operations Roland Huysman As per the 2016 United Methodist Book of Discipline, paragraph 258.4, Financial Administrator Sheryl Romero the Finance Committee shall also establish written financial policies to document the internal controls, shall make provision for an annual audit, Administrative Committees and shall ensure that where possible, all of our financial dealings are Board of Trustees Jim Milner transparent in their accountability to our membership. The Committee shall Staff-Parish be composed of a chairperson, the pastors, the lay leader, one or more Relations Committee Eric Johnson lay members of the annual conference, the chair of the church council, AT-LARGE MEMBERS the financial secretary, the treasurer, the church business administrator, the chairs or representatives of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee, the Class of 2020 Board of Trustees, and other members as the church may determine. Steve Bezecny Michael Hipps Ben Lansford Mark McMeans MEETING SCHEDULE 2020 | Monthly, 3rd Mondays, 7 pm, except as noted: Brad Vanderford January 21 (Tuesday), February 17, March 16, April 20, May 18, Class of 2021 June 15, No July meeting, August 17, September 21, Cherie Cowan Susan Jaroszewski October 12 (6 pm Budget Workshop), November 16, No December meeting Donna Kottwitz Andrew Richards

Class of 2022 Jay Flint Denise Johnson Larry Graves Mark Larson Mark Rehkopf Kim Ungar

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The Committee on Staff-Parish Relations (SPRC) MEETING SCHEDULE 2020 | Meets quarterly, functions as the principle personnel committee for Sunday evenings at 6 pm: the congregation, responsible for both appointed January 12, April 19, August 9, October 11, and employed staff. Composed of not fewer than and as called five, nor more than nine laypersons, including a young adult or youth where possible, the SPRC OFFICERS meets bi-monthly, or at the request of the bishop, Chair Eric Johnson the district superintendent, the pastor, or the Vice-Chair Sue Fredrickson chairperson. No staff member or immediate family Secretary To Be Elected by Committee of a pastor or staff member may serve on the Lay Leader Barbara Burnham committee, and only one person from an immediate Lay Delegates Casey Mueller family residing in the same household may serve. Bryan Tullos The membership shall be divided into three classes, EX OFFICIO MEMBERS one of which shall be elected each year for a three- Pastors C. Chappell Temple year term. The lay member and lay member(s) of the Dan Conway annual conference shall also be members, but shall Michelle Hall be exempt from the three-year term. R. DeAndre Johnson As per the 2016 United Methodist Book of Discipline, Class of 2020 paragraph 258.2, duties of the SPRC include Peter Allan Addie Delahoussaye Dennis Dull strengthening, encouraging, supporting, and nurturing the pastors and staff and their families, Class of 2021 promoting unity in the church, conferring with the Jim Andrews Sue Fredrickson Eric Johnson pastors and staff on how the church’s ministries Class of 2022 may be more effective, as well as discussing priorities in the use of their gifts, skills, time, and Janet Johnson Robbin Mallett Amy Young talents, and consulting with all staff with regard to their effectiveness and continued development in ministry. The SPRC shall also establish job descriptions and titles for staff members in cooperation with the pastors and has the authority to hire, contract, evaluate, promote, retire, and dismiss the non-appointive staff. With regard to pastors, the SPRC is the designated liaison with the district superintendent and bishop, consulting with them when a pastoral change is pending or appropriate. The SPRC also has the privilege and sacred responsibility of interviewing any who may feel called to ordained ministry from within the congregation, presenting its recommendation regarding such individuals to the Church Conference for its action. In order to respect the privacy of individuals involved, the committee shall generally meet in closed session, and information shared in the committee shall be confidential.

PHOTO: The Prayer Shawl Team praying over finished blankets and shawls.

CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // LEADERSHIP 19 PHOTO: Story Time during Vacation Bible Christ Church Trust Christ Church School.

(PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUND)

The Christ Church Trust (Permanent Endowment Fund School Board Committee) is charged with helping to provide for future Members of the Board shall provide oversight to the day ministries of Christ UMC through raising and managing school, approve its annual budget, and give special attention designated funds for the long-term benefit of the to maintaining a good relationship between the CCS and the congregation. Towards that end, stewards of the Trust may congregation, operating the program as one of its ministries design and implement appropriate programs to encourage for Christ. our members to have a will and estate plan which may include the church. Established as per guidelines in the 2016 MEETING SCHEDULE 2020 | 4th Thursday of the month, 7 pm: United Methodist Book of Discipline, paragraphs 2534, the January 23, February 27, March 25, Trust also serves to advise on the use of memorial funds. April 23, August 27, September 24, October 22 Chair Lauren Troiani MEETING SCHEDULE 2019 | TBA EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Chair Bryan Tullos Director of Christ Church School Beth Carter EX-OFFICIO Administrative Assistant, CCS Shanelle Wakefield Lead Pastor C. Chappell Temple Director of Children’s Ministry Sarah Stewart Chair of Finance Brad Vanderford Teacher Representative Kimberly McGeehon Pastoral Liaison Michelle Hall MEMBERS AT LARGE Mark Huffer Mark McMeans Carolyn Staples BOARD MEMBERS Jeff Thomas Leon Tylenda Bryan Tullos Class of 2020 Sheryl Gardner Amanda Hymel Becca Landry Lauren Troiani Class of 2021 Fiona Chan Coatney Cobble Grace Martin Becky Neese

20 PHOTO: Worship during the first Sunday of our new Selah Service.

Committee on Nominations & Leadership Development Music Ministry Team The Committee is charged with identifying, developing, Pastor of Music & Worship Life R. DeAndre Johnson and encouraging lay leadership for the congregation that Music Assistant Hazel Catterall will enable it to most effectively carry out its mission. The Organist/Accompanist Beth McConnell Committee also has the responsibility of developing ways for Assistant Accompanist Hang Fong Au members to discover their own spiritual gifts and abilities and Director of Contemporary Music GT Mangum find ways in which to employ them in the work of our church’s Music Associate Molly Ness program and ministries, taking care that in the identification Cantate Children’s/ and selection process, the leadership of the congregation Chamber Choir Director Kirsten Jordon will reflect inclusivity and diversity. As per the2016 United Cantate Assistants Tikisha Santiago Methodist Book of Discipline, Paragraph 258.1, the Committee Addison Gosda is composed of not more than nine persons, in addition to the Lauren Blakewell lay leader and the pastors, including at least one young adult, Festival Choir President Kathy Fry with the pastor serving as the chair of the group. A layperson Music Librarians Debo Bartos and elected by the Committee shall serve as the vice-chairperson Jo Beth Moore, chairs of the group. Only one person from an immediate family Concert Chair Librarian Sue Lang household may serve on the committee, which may be elected Robe Chair Jeanne Wong either through the recommendation of the Committee or from Handbells Coordinator Debbie Straw the floor of the annual Church Conference. Social Committee Mary Ann Dolezal, chair Section Leaders MEETING SCHEDULE 2019 | TBA Soprano—Diane Sindelar Alto—Lee LeGrand Tenor—Roland Huysman Bass—Don Crump OFFICERS Chair (Pastor) C. Chappell Temple COMMUNITY ARTS Vice-Chair (Lay Leader) Barbara Burnham Instructors Dayne Delahoussaye Chance Moore EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Brandon Martinez GT Mangum Dan Conway Michelle Hall Molly Ness Hang Fong Au R. DeAndre Johnson Dolce Music Academy Danette Schuh MEMBERS Koinstinen Music & Arts Studio Linda Koinstinen Class of 2020 First Colony Homeschool Ensembles Mandy Kisiel Joe Guzman Roni Thompson Allison Thummel Class of 2021 Bill Mallett Mary Kay Moore Constance Ritter Worship Design Team Class of 2022 Pastors C. Chappell Temple Pam Allan Stephanie Strickland Jeff Thomas Michelle Hall Dan Conway R. DeAndre Johnson Music/Program Staff GT Mangum Sarah Stewart Eric Solorio

MEMBERS Lynn Barnes Amy Guzman Sue Lang Brad Vanderford

CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // LEADERSHIP 21 Missions Family Ministries Director of Children’s Ministries Sarah Stewart Ministry Team Director of Youth Ministries Eric Solorio Director of Missions Renee Teel CHRIST KIDS COUNCIL (Pre-K to 5th) Chair of Missions Team Michael Adams Beth Carter Kelly Glore Grace Martin Brandon Sisley AT-LARGE MEMBERS Peter Unger Laura Vagata Colleen Flint Andrew Glore Kelley Glore Bill Penczak Bob Sime Betty Waedemon YOUTH COUNCIL (6th to 12th) Student Leadership AREA FOCUS Elizabeth Andrews Shea Bedminster Madison English Angel Tree Terri Schnakenberg Jake Foster Mateo Guzman Natalie Johnson Disaster Relief/Flood Buckets Lee LeGrand Ben Jordon Kate Jordon Lyle Link Dream League Pete Olson Zac Moreland Sophia Procter East Ft. Bend Human Needs Ginny Schabacker Adult Leadership Fourth/Fifth Grade Missions Louise Alcock Robert Coffman Addie Delahoussaye Roland Huysman Ft. Bend Family Promise Kira Halcarz Kim Ungar Garden Ministry Mark Larson G.I.F.T. Debbie Straw Habitat for Humanity Wayne Smith Haiti Don Henderson Adult L.I.F.E. H.O.M.E. Project Mark Pharr International Missions Bob Sime Manna Bags Mark Szafarz Ministry Team Meals on Wheels Sue Lang Mentoring / Backpack Buddies Sharon Schrinner Director of LIFE Ministries Jan Randolph Mexico Missions Olinda Jehovics Church Council Representative Marilynn Scanlin Operation Christmas Child Norma Pharr AREA FOCUS Restorative Justice Betty Waedemon Threads of LIFE Prayer Soles for Souls Norma Mendez Shawl Team Liz Lobdell iBelong Special Needs Ministry Cathy Alexander Be Fit for LIFE Brenda & Lynn DeBlance Cherie Cowan LIFE Time Readers Book Club Jackie Dawson STOP Human Trafficking & The Good LIFE Luncheon Anna Langley Supply our Students (UMW) Pam Bluestein At-Large Jim Langley Uganda Fair Trade Priscilla Thomas LIFE Journeys Pauline Walker Helping Hands Women of Chair Bob Ayers Church Operations Director Roland Huysman Christ Ministry MEMBERS Mom 2 Mom Sarah Stewart Michael Brockmyre Robert Coffman David Dale United Methodist Women (UMW) Pam Bluestein Dennis Dull Bob Guffey Don Henderson IF Michelle Hall Kim Hodgson Mike Homeyer Kevin Kilmer Women’s Bible Study Coordinator Kim Ripley Bob Merrill Jim Milner Mike Neese Greg Pepin Mark Pharr Andrew Richards Scott Sheely R J Starks Mike Thelan Bryan Tullos Bill Vautrain Prayer & Care Team Pastor of Congregational Care & Missions Michelle Hall Stephen Ministers Lead Facilitator Judy Edmondson Stephen Ministers Ministry Leader Sally McKnight Care Team Staff Liaison Jan Randolph Care Team Ministry Leader Stacy Howdeshell

22 PHOTO: Music and fun during this year’s Vacation Bible School. PHOTO: Our Cornerstone Worship Band leading a powerful Night of Worship.

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CALENDAR

"Make the most of every opportunity, redeeming the time..."

— EPHESIANS 5:16—

CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // 2020 CALENDAR 25 upcoming events

LUNCH AT THE MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH 11LANDING 14 THE DALLAS BRASS COLOR KEY December 11 am - 1 pm | The Landing 7 pm | Sanctuary GRAB AN ANGEL CHRIST KIDS Cooks & shoppers needed to There are more songs for 08 TREE TAG prepare and serve food to Christmas than all of the other YOUTH MINISTRIES Between Service | Gathering Hall clients and staff of The Landing, holidays combined – and no UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Come pick one or several tags a daytime center for survivors ensemble performs them off the Angel Tree and make of human trafficking. Contact better than the Dallas Brass. ADULT LIFE Christmas special for a child in [email protected]. This holiday show adds sacred need or an elderly person in MISSIONS and secular holiday favorites to the Fort Bend area. Return all CAROL VANCE a regular variety of repertoire MUSIC gifts by 10:30 am December 15. 12 FREEDOM WALK that includes classical Questions? Contact Terri at PRAYER & CARE 2 or 7 pm | Carol Vance Prison Unit masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, [email protected]. Join us every second Thursday Broadway, and Hollywood. ALL CHURCH for this moving one-hour walk The unique blend of traditional COMMUNITY ARTS at the Carol Vance Prison brass instruments with a full Find out more information 10 WINTER SHOWCASE Unit, and witness how Christ complement of drums and about upcoming events at 6 pm | Sanctuary christchurchsl.org/events. is changing lives. For more percussion is sure to be a Come celebrate the talents of details, please contact RJM delight for families of all ages. the students in our program. leader Betty Waedemon at Nursery care will be available. The Cantate Choirs will [email protected]. Tickets can be found online at perform along with students christchurchsl.org/dallasbrass, from our piano studio and the or purchased at the door. Dolce Music Academy. 26 EFBHNM HOLIDAY THE GOOD LIFE CHRIST KIDS 15 FOOD BASKETS 19 LUNCHEON: 22 LIVE NATIVITY Gathering Hall CHRISTMAS WITH AIJA 5:30 pm | Front Parking Lot EFBHNM hopes to give out 11:30 am - 1 pm | Gathering Hall Join us for an interactive 600+ holiday meal baskets Gifted violinist, Aija Izaks, experience of drama, animals, this Christmas. You can help will lift our spirits during music, and fellowship with them help our neighbors in our holiday celebrations your neighbors, bringing the need by donating food items. as she shares herself and joy of the Christmas story SEAY AT SELAH! Items needed are listed her musical talents with us. and the hope of Jesus to life! 12 10:30 am Morning Worship online at christchurchsl.org/ Lunch is $7. Register with Jan We will have a Petting Zoo Join us in our newly renovated christmasmissions. Randolph by December 16 afterward. Sign up kids K-5th to FLC worship space for a special at [email protected]. help bring this story to life at Selah Service featuring the YOUTH CHRISTMAS christchurchsl.org/nativity. Robbie Seay Band. 15PARTY EVENING OF HOPE 5 - 7 pm | FLC Gym 19 6:30 pm | Gathering Hall CHRISTMAS EVE CONFIRMATION Come join us to for a youth Those who have a sense 24 WORSHIP SERVICES 12 CLASS BEGINS Christmas Party! There will be of grief and loss during the 12 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm, 9 pm 6 - 7 pm | Youth Lounge dinner, games, and a white holiday season are invited We have four candlelight Sundays, through March 29 elephant gift exchange! to join in dinner a time of services on Christmas Eve, A crash course in Christianity remembering those we love including a children’s service open to all middle and high who have passed. at 3 pm with a special school students (7th grade and message from our pastors. up). Taught by our pastoral PARENTS’ DAY OUT Gather with us as we rejoice in team, the weekly class will 20 9 am - 1 pm | Church School the birth of the Messiah. involve an overview of the Christ Church School is scriptures, questions about hosting a parents’ day out, faith, and what it means to giving all parents time to choose Christ, as well as finish their shopping! Sign up become a full member of the MESSIAH COMMUNITY January at christchurchsl.org/dayout. UMW MISSION church, with one overnight 15SING-ALONG CONCERT 08 MORNING retreat. Register through 6 pm | Sanctuary 20 EFBHNM HOLIDAY 10 am - 12 pm | Gathering Hall the Youth Ministries office This unique concert experience BASKET DISTRIBUTION All women are invited to at [email protected]. will feature the Christ Church EFBHNM, 425 Stafford Run gather for fellowship on Festival Choir with professional For details on how to get second Wednesdays, as we UMW GENERAL orchestra and soloists, all involved, contact Ginny at assemble various items for 12 MEETING performing the Christmas [email protected]. UMW Mission Outreach. 2 - 4 pm | Gathering Hall portion of the Messiah plus the For more details, please upcoming events Hallelujah and Amen choruses. CAROLING AT THE PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT contact Pam Bluestein at 21 METHODIST HOSPITAL 10 There will also be artwork by 6 - 10 pm | Children’s Wing [email protected]. local artists that helps bring 4 pm | Methodist Hospital Our Youth Ministry works the music to life. Audience Our choirs will be singing to put on a fun night every 4TH & 5TH GRADE members are encouraged to Christmas Carols at the second Friday, with crafts, 12 GARDEN SUNDAY sing along, or simply come Methodist Hospital on pizza, a movie, and game 9:15 am Sunday School Hour to experience this amazing December 21, spreading time. Next month’s PNO is All 4th and 5th graders are music. Childcare is available. Christ’s love and Christmas Feb. 14! Sign up online at invited to join our Garden Please invite your friends and cheer. All are welcome to join! christchurchsl.org/pno. Ministry during Sunday School. neighbors to join us! Prepare to get dirty and have a DELIVER ANGEL CREATED BY GOD RETURN GIFTS TO THE great time! 21TREE GIFTS 12 10:30 am | RM 210/211 15ANGEL TREE 10 am | 4710 Lexington Blvd. Sundays, through February 23 MENTOR TRAINING Gathering Hall Come help us deliver gifts All 5th graders are invited to 15 9:30 - 11 am Don’t forget to bring in your to a local nursing home! For participate in a course written FBISD Annex Building on Lexington gifts. It’s sort and delivery day! details, contact Nancy at by the United Methodist You can mentor at any FBISD [email protected]. Church and taught by couples school, by meeting with one UMW BINGO MIXER from our church, that is student once a week for the 17 6:30 - 8:30 pm designed to teach them how school year. Time can be Gathering Hall to understand, respect, and spent tutoring, playing games Guys and gals are invited to celebrate the capabilities of or just talking. Training will join us for a night of fellowship their changing bodies as they also be held on February 29. and fun! $10 cost to play and enter adolescence. Sign up For details, contact Sharon eat dinner supports Human with [email protected]. at [email protected]. Trafficking missions. RSVP to [email protected].

CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // 2020 CALENDAR 27 THE GOOD LIFE LIFE JOURNEYS DAY RESCUE HOUSTON SCOUT RECOGNITION 16LUNCHEON: SEEKING 23 TRIP TO BAPS SHRI 29 PHONE BANK 09 SUNDAY THE LOST / TX EQUUSEARCH SWAMINARAYAN MANDIR 1:30 - 3:30 pm | RM 11/12 Morning Worship Services 11:30 am - 1 pm | Gathering Hall 2 - 4 pm | 1150 Brand Lane, We meet the last Wednesday Boys and girls of all ages are After lunch a representative of Stafford, Texas of every month. Join our battle invited to wear their uniforms Texas Equusearch will speak Join us for a tour of the first against Human Trafficking. For and participate in worship. to us about the history and traditional Hindu Temple of more details, contact Pam at functions of this search and its kind in North America. It is [email protected]. JOHSUA TREE GROWS rescue organization dedicated a place of worship and prayer 16Through March 1 to locating missing persons. for followers of Hinduism and EFBHNM FOOD FAIR Gathering Hall Lunch is $7. Register with Jan a center vibrant with social 31 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Pick a tag and help bring a Randolph by January 13 at and cultural activities. We EFBHNM, 425 Stafford Run Carol Vance inmate to Christ. [email protected]. will meet at the Temple at Also join us on February 28! 2 pm. Register with Jan at For more contact Ginny at HABITAT HOME #17 [email protected]. [email protected]. 18 STARTS BUILDING! Christ Church Parking Lot CENTENARY We are blessed to begin 25COLLEGE CHOIR our 16th Habitat Build for CONCERT 7 pm | Sanctuary February a family in need! For more ADULT VS. YOUTH information, contact Wayne at The Centenary College Choir 02 FLAG FOOTBALL & [email protected]. has concertized throughout SOUPERBOWL OF RJM SUNDAY the world for seven decades, CARING FOOD DRIVE 16 FAMILY PROMISE All Worship Services giving rise to its nickname as 3 pm | Field behind Church 19 ON SITE “America’s Singing Ambas- Join us for lively worship Don’t miss our annual Youth FLC | Through January 25 sadors.” They have a unique services as we celebrate and vs. Adult Flag Football Game! Help families transition out of repertoire that ranges from hear testimonies of what Students invite your friends homelessness by providing Bach to Broadway, world folk God is doing through our to come play. After the flag meals, helping set up, and music to contemporary church Restorative Justice Ministry (RJM). football game, we will have a being an overnight host. music, and oratorio to opera. Super Bowl Party in FLC Gym. Questions? Contact Kira at Free admission. IGNITE YOUTH [email protected]. 21 RETREAT IF:LOCAL Through February 23 FOOD DRIVE 07 WOMEN’S EVENT Carolina Creek Camp Two-day event | Gathering Hall 19 Bin in Gathering Hall LET’S GO CAMPING! Ignite is Through February 2 Women at all stages of life a 3-day, mid-winter retreat Deposit food in the EFBHNM are invited to join us as we Come for a time of fellowship bin in Gathering Hall. For tune in, along with tens and refocus as we prepare for more details, contact Ginny at of thousands of women the Summer season! [email protected]. worldwide, to the IF:Gathering WOMEN’S WELLNESS via a livestream. This year’s DREAM LEAGUE MLK DAY OF SERVICE 258:30 am - 1 pm | Churchwide focus will be purely on Jesus. 22GAMES BEGIN! 20 FOR YOUTH We women need to be Come as you are - and invite Saturdays through May 5 A special time of working mindful and intentional in friends - to share, worship, 9 and 10:30 am | Fields Next Door together to serve others with caring for our whole-self so pray, and grow together. Join us as we root on physically youth from across the area, we can be prepared to help Childcare will be available and and/or intellectualy challenged sponsored by the Ft. Bend others. Mark your calendar light meals provided. Cost is players with a lot of heart. To Interfaith Community. Contact to join us for our third annual $20 each. Sign up online at volunteer, contact Renee at christchurchsl.org/if2020. [email protected] for Women’s Wellness Event - [email protected]. more details and to register. Mindful in Everything. We will –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– have sessions on mental CHOIR WINTER For more on our upcoming LADIES BUNCO health, brain health, eye 08 WORKSHOP events, visit our website at 21 FELLOWSHIP health, targeted nutrition, 9 am | Bayou Bend Collection christchurchsl.org/events. 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Gathering Hall mindful sleep and massage. We are always open to new All women are invited, every Registration opens January 3 voices! For more information third Tuesday! Bring your at christchurchsl.org/wellness. and to sign up to join us, friends, too! $8 cost to play and Free Childcare available. please contact Hazel Catterall eat supper supports Human at [email protected]. Trafficking missions. RSVP to [email protected].

28 recurring groups & classes

BIBLE STUDIES Sundays | 4 pm Women’s Bible Study, [email protected] 6:30 pm Men’s Bible Study, [email protected] Mondays | 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study, [email protected] In addition to the Tuesdays | 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study, [email protected] events listed in our 7:15 pm Men’s Bible Study, [email protected] Calendar, each of our Thursdays | 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study, [email protected] Fridays | 6 am Holey Men Bible Study, [email protected] ministries has SMALL GROUPS weekly events. This Mondays | 7 pm First Colony South Group, [email protected] is a brief overview of Sugar Creek Group, [email protected] our offerings. Tuesdays | 6:30 pm Sienna Group, [email protected] Wednesdays | 2 pm Riverstone Daytime Group, [email protected] For more information 6:30 pm First Colony East Group, [email protected] Thursdays | 7 pm Riverstone Evening Group, [email protected] about each of our ministries, please SUPPORT GROUPS Mondays | 12 pm Al-Anon, [email protected] contact the person 7 pm Al-Anon, [email protected] listed. You can also 7:30 pm Overeaters Anonymous, [email protected] 8 pm Alcoholics Anonymous (open meeting), [email protected] pick up a rack card in Tuesdays | 7 pm RE:Mind Depression & Bipolar Support, [email protected] the Gathering Hall, Wednesdays | 12 pm Alcoholics Anonymous (closed meeting), [email protected] which has detailed 6:30 pm Cancer Support Group, [email protected] 6:30 pm Overeaters Anonymous, [email protected] information about 6:30 pm Grief Share, [email protected] each ministry. Thursdays | 9:30 am The Gathering Memory Care (First Thursdays), [email protected] 6:30 pm Family Connections, [email protected]

MUSIC MINISTRIES Mondays | 3 pm Sacred Harp Ensemble, [email protected] 6 pm Joy Bells (Handbells), [email protected] 7:15 pm Jubilation Ringers (Handbells), [email protected] Wednesdays | 6 pm Chamber Choir, [email protected] 6 pm Bella Voce Women’s Ensemble, [email protected] 6 pm The Singing Churchmen, [email protected] 7 pm Festival Choir, [email protected] –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Thursdays | 7 pm Cornerstone Worship Band, [email protected] Come join a Sunday School class ADULT LIFE on Sunday mornings! We Sundays | 9:30 am Bread of LIFE, [email protected] offer classes for adults, children Mondays | 9 am Threads of LIFE, [email protected] and youth. For a full list of Tuesdays | 10:30 am Be Fit For LIFE, [email protected] classes for all ages, please visit Wednesdays | 9:30 am LIFE Time Readers One Room Book Club (third Wednesdays) [email protected] christchurchsl.org/sundayschool. Fridays | 9 am Threads of LIFE, [email protected] Be Fit For LIFE, [email protected]

CHRIST KIDS / YOUTH MINISTRIES Sundays | 12:15 pm Sustain Youth Leadership (First Sundays), [email protected] 5 pm Youth Ministries Programs, [email protected]

CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // 2020 CALENDAR 29 life in 2020 together JANUARY 1 | Wednesday New Year’s Day observation (Church Offices Closed) 2 | Thursday UMW Board Meeting 3 | Friday Teen/Tween Respite, 6 - 9 pm 5 | Sunday Epiphany Sunday (morning worship) 7 | Tuesday Ft. Bend ISD schools begin Winter Term 8 | Wednesday UMW Mission Morning 9 | Thursday Carol Vance Freedom Walk, 2 pm or 7 pm Christ Kids Parent Meeting, 6 pm 10 | Friday Parents’ Night Out, 6 - 10 pm 11 | Saturday Upward Basketball Games Begin (through February 15) 12 | Sunday “PROMISES TO KEEP” CAMPAIGN BEGINS (through January 26) Selah Celebration with Robbie Seay, 10:30 am 4th / 5th Grade Garden Day Created by God (Sundays through February 16) 10:30 am Steps of Faith Lunch, 11:45 am - 1 pm Confirmation Begins, 6 - 7 pm(7 th grade & up, Sundays through March 29) UMW General Meeting with Van Hooks, Middle East MIssionaries Small Groups Winter Semester (through February 23) 13 | Monday Trustees Committee Meeting, 7 - 8 pm After School Basketball Begins 14 | Tuesday Missions Committee Meeting 15 | Wednesday Mentor Training at Ft. Bend ISD Bldg. on Lexington, 9:30 am 16 | Thursday The Good LIFE Luncheon, 11:30 am 18 | Saturday Habitat Home #17 begins construction Coordinating Council Yearly Program Planning, 9 am - 3 pm 19 | Sunday Family Promise Guests on site (through January 25) Souper Bowl of Caring - EFBHNM (through February 2) Steps of Faith Lunch II, 11:45 am - 1 pm Confirmation Class Lock-in, 6 pm - 7 am (Monday) 20 | Monday MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY (Church offices closed) Fort Bend Interfaith Community Youth Day of Service 21 | Tuesday Finance Committee Meeting, 7 - 8 pm UMW Bunco Night 23 | Thursday Christ Church School Governing Board, 7 pm 25 | Saturday Women’s Wellness Event 2020 Centenary College Choir Concert, 7pm 26 | Sunday PROMISES TO KEEP COMMITMENT SUNDAY Centenary College Choir Sing in Worship Confirmation Class, 6 - 7 pm CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING, 5-7 pm (potluck dinner, open to all) 29 | Wednesday Stop Human Trafficking Phone Bank, 1:30-3:30 pm 31 | Friday EFBHNM Food Fair, 8:45 am - 12:30 pm

30 FEBRUARY

1 | Saturday Upward Basketball Games Fort Bend Cares Road Trip 2 | Sunday Youth “Souper Bowl of Caring” $1 Mission Bucket Adult vs. Youth Flag Football Game, 3 pm Confirmation Class, 6 - 7 pm 6 | Thursday The Gathering Place, 10 am UMW Board Meeting 7 | Friday Teen/Tween Respite, 6 - 9 pm IF:Local Sugar Land (through February 8) 8 | Saturday Upward Basketball Games Winter Choir Workshop, 9 am - 3 pm Father/Daughter Dance 5 - 7:30 pm 9 | Sunday Scout Sunday Confirmation Class, 6 - 7 pm Financial Peace Starts 10 | Monday Trustees Committee Meeting, 7 - 8 pm 11 | Tuesday Missions Committee Meeting 12 | Wednesday UMW Mission Morning 13 | Thursday Carol Vance Freedom Walk, 2 or 7 pm 14 | Friday ST. VALENTINE’S DAY (love those around you) Parents Night Out, 6 - 10 pm 15 | Saturday Upward Basketball Games (last day) 16 | Sunday RJM Sunday: Worship, Luncheon, and Joshua Tree (grows 3 weeks) Confirmation Class, 6 - 7 pm 17 | Monday Finance Committee Meeting, 7 - 8 pm 18 | Tuesday UMW Bunco Night 19 | Wednesday Mentor Training at Ft. Bend ISD Bldg. on Lexington, 9:30 am 20 | Thursday The Good LIFE Luncheon, 11:30 am Lenten Spiritual Retreat (through February 21) 21 | Friday Ignite Youth Retreat (through February 23) 22 | Saturday From Broken to Beauty - Lenten Retreat Dream League games begin Alpha Day Carol Vance 23 | Sunday Children’s Bake Sale for Missions Confirmation Class, 6 - 7 pm 24 | Monday Christ Church School Registration opens for Church Members, 8:30 am 26 | Wednesday ASH WEDNESDAY (Lent Begins) Ash Wednesday Services at 7 am & 7 pm Stop Human Trafficking Phone Bank, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Kairos weekend for Jester 3 (through February 29) Christ Church School Registration opens for Community, 8:30 am 27 | Thursday Christ Church School Governing Board, 7 pm 28 | Friday EFBHNM Food Fair, 8:45 am - 12:30 pm 29 | Saturday Cub Scout Blue & Gold Banquet, 7:30 am - 1 pm

CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // 2020 CALENDAR 31 MARCH

1 | Sunday The First Sunday of Lent Uganda Mission Application Open Confirmation Class, 6 - 7 pm Small Groups Lenten Semester (through week of April 5) 5 | Thursday The Gathering Place, 10 am UMW Board Meeting 6 | Friday Teen/Tween Respite, 6 - 9 pm Parents’ Night Out, 6 - 10 pm 8 | Sunday The Second Sunday of Lent Day Light Saving Time Begins UMW General Meeting No Confirmation Class due to Spring Break 9 | Monday FBISD Spring Break (through March 13) Trustees Committee Meeting, 7 - 8 pm 10 | Tuesday Missions Committee Meeting 11 | Wednesday UMW Mission Morning 12 | Thursday Carol Vance Freedom Walk, 2 or 7 pm 15 | Sunday The Third Sunday of Lent Ugly Shoe Drive for Shared Dreams (through March 22) Empty Bowls Ticket Sales (through March 22) Uganda Art and Jewelry Sale (through March 29) Confirmation Class, 6 - 7 pm 16 | Monday Finance Committee Meeting, 7 - 8 pm 17 | Tuesday ST. PATRICK’S DAY (Celebration of Celtic Christianity) UMW Bunco Night 18 | Wednesday Mentor Training at Ft. Bend ISD Bldg. on Lexington, 9:30 am 19 | Thursday The Good LIFE Luncheon, 11:30 am The Arc of FT Bend Co. Community Movie Screening of “Intelligent Lives” 20 | Friday Confirmation Class Retreat (through March 21) 22 | Sunday The Fourth Sunday of Lent UMCOR Sunday Confirmation Class, 6 - 7 pm 25 | Wednesday Stop Human Trafficking Phone Bank, 1:30 - 3:30 pm 26 | Thursday Christ Church School Governing Board, 7 pm 27 | Friday EFBHNM Food Fair, 8:45 am - 12:30 pm Ft. Bend Empty Bowls Event benefitting EFBHNM at Fluor Daniel 29 | Sunday The Fifth Sunday of Lent CONFIRMATION SUNDAY

32 APRIL

2 | Thursday The Gathering Place, 10 am UMW Board Meeting, 7 pm 3 | Friday Teen/Tween Social and Parents’ Night Out, 6 - 9 pm 4 | Saturday UMW BAMBI Trip, 1 pm 5 | Sunday PALM SUNDAY / BEGINNING OF HOLY WEEK Spring Concert - Rose of Calvary Holy Week Concert 6 | Monday Prison Fellowship Graduation here at Christ Church 8 | Wednesday UMW Mission Morning 9 | Thursday MAUNDY THURSDAY Worship Service, 7 pm Carol Vance Freedom Walk, 2 or 7 pm 10 | Friday GOOD FRIDAY Worship Service, 7 pm 11 | Saturday COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT AND STORY 12 | Sunday EASTER SUNDAY Celebrations of the Resurrection 7 am Sunrise Service in Town Square 9 am and 10:30 am Sanctuary Services of Celebration 10:30 am Selah Service of Celebration No Afternoon or Evening Activities 13 | Monday Church Offices Closed 14 | Tuesday Trustees Committee Meeting, 7 - 8 pm Mission Committee Meeting 16 | Thursday The Good LIFE Luncheon, 11:30 am 19 | Sunday EFB Truck on site: Spring Cleaning Drive & Resale Shop Empowered to Connect Conference (through May 3), 12:30 - 4:30 pm Steps of Faith Lunch I, 11:45 am - 1 pm 20 | Monday Finance Committee Meeting, 7 - 8 pm Coordinating Council, 6 pm 21 | Tuesday UMW Bunco Night 23 | Thursday Christ Church School Governing Board, 7 pm 24 | Friday EFBHNM Food Fair, 8:45 am - 12:30 pm 25 | Saturday H.O.M.E. Project 26 | Sunday Family Promise Guests on site (through May 2) EFB Truck on site: Spring Cleaning Drive & Resale Shop 4th/5th Garden Day Steps of Faith Lunch II, 11:45 am - 1 pm Small Groups Spring Mini-mester (through week of May 17) 29 | Wednesday Stop Human Trafficking Phone Bank, 1:30 - 3:30 pm Orange Conference (through May 1) 30 | Thursday Intergenerational Women’s Retreat (through May 2)

CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // 2020 CALENDAR 33 M AY

1 | Friday Teen/Tween Respite, 6 - 9 pm 2 | Saturday Carol Vance “Day with Dad” event for the children 3 | Sunday CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING, 5 - 7 pm GIFT Drive for Mothers Day, Teachers, Grads, etc. (through May 17) UMW Book Sale 5 | Tuesday Community Arts Showcase UMC General Conference in Minneapolis (through May 15) 7 | Thursday The Gathering Place, 10 am UMW Board Meeting 8 | Friday Parents’ Night Out, 6 - 10 pm 10 | Sunday MOTHER’S DAY 11 | Monday Trustees Commitee Meeting, 7 - 8 pm 12 | Tuesday Missions Committee Meeting 13 | Wednesday UMW Mission Morning 14 | Thursday Carol Vance Freedom Walk, 2 or 7 pm 17 | Sunday Graduating Seniors Sunday Sunday School Teacher Thank You Luncheon Mozart Requiem Concert with the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra 18 | Monday Finance Committee meeting, 7 - 8 pm Last Day of School for Christ Church School 19 | Tuesday UMW Bunco Night 21 | Thursday The Good LIFE Luncheon, 11:30 am 24 | Sunday 4th/5th Garden Day 25 | Monday MEMORIAL DAY (Church Offices Closed) Texas Annual Conference (through May 27) 27 | Wednesday Stop Human Trafficking Phone Bank, 1:30 - 3:30 pm 28 | Thursday Last Day of School - FBISD 29 | Friday Delivery of Used School Supplies from Ft. Bend Elementary Schools EFBHNM Food Fair, 8:45 am - 12:30 pm 31 | Monday PENTECOST SUNDAY “Summer Hunger” Food Drive for EFB (through June 14) 34 JUNE 3 | Wednedsay UMW Mission Morning 4 | Thursday The Gathering Place, 10 am 5 | Friday Teen/Tween Respite, 6 - 9 pm 7 | Sunday 1st-5th Grade Marker/Crayon Sort UMCOR Sager Brown Team Commissioned Seekers SS Class Mission to UMCOR Sager Brown (through June 12) 8 | Monday Trustees Committee Meeting, 7 - 8pm Dolce Suzuki Institute Camp (through June 13) 9 | Tuesday Missions Committee Meeting 11 | Thursday Carol Vance Freedom Walk, 2 or 7 pm 15 | Monday Finance Committee Meeting, 7 - 8 pm Christ Church 5th grade VBS Missions (through June 19) VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (through June 19) Triumph Sports Camp (through June 18) 16 | Tuesday UMW Bingo Mixer 21 | Sunday Lakeview Church Youth Camp, Palestine, TX (through June 26) M AY 22 | Monday Pre-School Camp (through June 26) Girl Scout Twilight Camp (through June 25) 1 | Friday Teen/Tween Respite, 6 - 9 pm 24 | Wednesday Stop Human Trafficking Phone Bank, 1:30 - 3:30 pm 2 | Saturday Carol Vance “Day with Dad” event for the children 26 | Friday EFBHNM Food Fair, 8:45 am - 12:30 pm 3 | Sunday CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING, 5 - 7 pm 27 | Saturday Mexico VBS & School Supply Delivery (through June 29) GIFT Drive for Mothers Day, Teachers, Grads, etc. (through May 17) UMW BAMBI Patriotic Visit, 1 pm 28 | Sunday Los Manos De Cristo Mission Trip (through July 4) UMW Book Sale 29 | Monday Triumph Dodgeball Camp (through July 2) 5 | Tuesday Community Arts Showcase UMC General Conference in Minneapolis (through May 15) 7 | Thursday The Gathering Place, 10 am JULY UMW Board Meeting (No Administrative Meetings or Church Councils in the month of July) 8 | Friday Parents’ Night Out, 6 - 10 pm 10 | Sunday MOTHER’S DAY 2 | Thursday The Gathering Place, 10 am 11 | Monday Trustees Commitee Meeting, 7 - 8 pm 3 | Friday Church Offices Closed 12 | Tuesday Missions Committee Meeting 5 | Sunday Summer Music Series - Patriotic Celebration 13 | Wednesday UMW Mission Morning 6 | Monday Kindergarten Readiness Camp (through July 10) 14 | Thursday Carol Vance Freedom Walk, 2 or 7 pm 8 | Wednesday UMW Mission Morning 17 | Sunday Graduating Seniors Sunday 9 | Thursday Carol Vance Freedom Walk, 2 pm or 7 pm Sunday School Teacher Thank You Luncheon 12 | Sunday UM Army (through July 18) Mozart Requiem Concert with the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Series - TBD 18 | Monday Finance Committee meeting, 7 - 8 pm 13 | Monday Triumph Sports Camp (through July 16) Last Day of School for Christ Church School 9 1 | Sunday Summer Music Series - TBD 19 | Tuesday UMW Bunco Night 20 | Monday Kindergarten Readiness Camp (through July 24) 21 | Thursday The Good LIFE Luncheon, 11:30 am FYSH Camp (through July 23) 24 | Sunday 4th/5th Garden Day 26 | Sunday Family Promise Guests on site (through August 1) 25 | Monday MEMORIAL DAY (Church Offices Closed) Summer Music Series - Phillip Hall Singers Texas Annual Conference (through May 27) 27 | Monday Triumph Basketball Camp (through July 30) 29 | Wednesday Stop Human Trafficking Phone Bank, 1:30 - 3:30 pm 27 | Wednesday Stop Human Trafficking Phone Bank, 1:30 - 3:30 pm 31 | Friday EFBHNM Food Fair, 8:45 am - 12:30 pm 28 | Thursday Last Day of School - FBISD 29 | Friday Delivery of Used School Supplies from Ft. Bend Elementary Schools EFBHNM Food Fair, 8:45 am - 12:30 pm 31 | Monday PENTECOST SUNDAY “Summer Hunger” Food Drive for EFB (through June 14) CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // 2020 CALENDAR 35 AUGUST

1 | Saturday Mission to Uganda (through August 12) Habitat Fundraiser Back to School Bash Distribution - Richmond & Missouri City (through August 8) 2 | Sunday Habitat Fundraiser begins 5 | Wednesday Music Ministry Open House 6 | Thursday The Gathering Place, 10 am UMW Board Meeting 11 | Tuesday Missions Committee Meeting 13 | Thursday Carol Vance Freedom Walk, 2 or 7 pm 16 | Sunday Promotion Sunday / Blessing of the Backpacks UMW Health Kit Drive (through August 23) Soles for Souls New Shoe Drive (through August 30) 17 | Monday Finance Committee meeting, 7 - 8 pm Coordinating Council, 6 pm After School Basketball Begins 20 | Thursday Grief Share (Thursdays, through November 12) 23 | Sunday CHURCH COUNCIL DINNER, 5 - 7 pm Sermon-Based Discussion Guides Resume 26 | Wednesday Stop Human Trafficking Phone Bank, 1:30 - 3:30 pm 28 | Friday EFBHNM Food Fair, 8:45 am - 12:30 pm 30 | Sunday Sunday School Information Night, 7 pm

SEPTEMBER

1 | Tuesday Backpack Buddy Deliveries Begin 3 | Thursday The Gathering Place, 10 am UMW Board Meeting Empowered to Connect 6 - 8:30 pm (Thursdays, through October 26) 4 | Friday Teen/Tween Respite, 6 - 9 pm 7 | Monday LABOR DAY HOLIDAY (Church Offices Closed) 8 | Tuesday Missions Committee Meeting Community Arts Kick-Off 9 | Wednesday UMW Mission Morning 10 | Thursday Carol Vance Freedom Walk, 2 or 7 pm 11 | Friday Fall Choir Workshop, 9 am (through Saturday at 3 pm) Parents’ Night Out, 6 - 10 pm 13 | Sunday Third Grade Bible Sunday Small Groups Fall Semester (through November 15) UMW Fall Tea 14 | Monday Trustees Committee meeting, 7 - 8 pm 15 | Tuesday UMW Bunco Night 16 | Wednesday Mentor Training at Ft. Bend ISD Bldg. on Lexington, 9:30 am 17 | Thursday The Good LIFE luncheon, 11:30 am 19 | Saturday Change the World Weekend (through September 20) 21 | Monday Finance Committee Meeting, 7 - 8 pm 24 | Thursday Christ Church School Governing Board, 7 pm 25 | Friday EFBHNM Food Fair, 8:45 am - 12:30 pm 26 | Saturday “The Wonder of the Word” 2020 Bible Conference (tentative date) 27 | Sunday 4th / 5th Grade Garden Day Steps of Faith Lunch I, 11:45 am - 1 pm 36 30 | Wednesday Stop Human Trafficking Phone Bank, 1:30 - 3:30 pm

OCTOBER

1 | Thursday The Gathering Place, 10 am UMW Board Meeting 2 | Friday Teen/Tween Respite, 6 - 9 pm 4 | Sunday Haiti Fundraiser – Chocolate, Coffee & Art , Open Registration(through October 18) Steps of Faith Lunch II, 11:45 am - 1 pm 8 | Thursday Carol Vance Freedom Walk, 2 or 7 pm Kairos Weekend at Carol Vance (through October 10) 11 | Sunday Family Promise Guests on site (through October 17) 12 | Monday 2021 Budget Dinner Workshop (Trustees, Finance, Coordinating), 6 - 9 pm 13 | Tuesday Missions Committee Meeting 14 | Wednesday UMW MIssion Morning 15 | Thursday The Good LIFE luncheon, 11:30 am 17 | Saturday Prison Fellowship Graduation here at Christ Church Upward Basketball Evaluations 20 | Tuesday UMW Bunco Night 21 | Wednesday GPS Mentor Training at Ft Bend ISD Bldg. on Lexington, 9:30 am 22 | Thursday Christ Church School Governing Board, 7 pm 24 | Saturday Alpha Day at Carol Vance Upward Basketball Evaluations 28 | Wednesday Stop Human Trafficking Phone Bank, 1:30 - 3:30 pm 30 | Friday EFBHNM Food Fair, 8:45 am - 12:30 pm 31 | Saturday Trunk-or-Treat Fall Festival

CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // 2020 CALENDAR 37 NOVEMBER

1 | Sunday ALL SAINTS SUNDAY (Roll Call of the Church Triumphant and Newly Baptized) Daylight Savings Time ends Angel Tree – Helper Request Kick off (through November 8) Mexico Candy Collection (through November 8) Operation Christmas Child (through November 15) Mexico Christmas Gift Collection (through November 15) 2 | Monday EFBHNM Thanksgiving Food Basket Registration, 9:30 am 5 | Thursday The Gathering Place, 10 am UMW Board Meeting 6 | Friday Teen/Tween Respite, 6 - 9 pm 8 | Sunday Mexico Candy Bagging Event UMW General Meeting Introduction to Christ, 11:30 am (Sundays through November 19) 9 | Monday Trustees Committee Meeting, 7 - 8 pm 10 | Tuesday Missions Committee Meeting Upward Basketball Practices Begin 11 | Wednesday UMW Mission Morning 12 | Thursday Carol Vance Freedom Walk, 2 or 7 pm 15 | Sunday ANNUAL CHURCH CONFERENCE (tentative date) 4th / 5th Grade Garden Day 16 | Monday Finance Committee Meeting, 7 - 8 pm EFBHNM Holiday Food Basket Distribution 9:30 am 17 | Tuesday UMW Bunco Night 18 | Wednesday GPS Mentor Training at Ft Bend ISD Bldg. on Lexington, 9:30 am 19 | Thursday The Good LIFE luncheon, 11:30 am 20 | Friday Angel Tree Set Up 22 | Sunday Family Advent Workshop 23 | Monday Fort Bend Interfaith Thanksgiving Service 26 | Thursday THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY (Church Offices Closed) 29 | Sunday The First Sunday of Advent Lessons and Carols Service, 10:30 am Festival Worship Mexico Gift Wrapping Extravaganza

38 DECEMBER

3 | Thursday The Gathering Place, 10 am UMW Board Meeting Mexico Christmas Mission (through December 6) 4 | Friday Teen/Tween Respite, 6 - 9 pm 5 | Saturday Angel Tree Party at Carol Vance Unit Breakfast with Santa 6 | Sunday The Second Sunday of Advent GIFT kicks off (through December 20) 7 | Monday EFBHNM Christmas Food Basket Registration, 9:30 am 8 | Tuesday Community Arts Christmas Showcase 10 | Thursday Carol Vance Freedom Walk, 2 pm or 7 pm 12 | Saturday UMW BAMBI Christmas Visit 13 | Sunday The Third Sunday of Advent Angel Tree Sorting and Delivery Gloria: An Advent Celebration 14 | Monday Trustees Committee meeting, 7 - 8 pm 15 | Tuesday UMW Bingo Mixer 17 | Thursday The Good LIFE luncheon, 11:30 am 19 | Saturday Deliver Angel Tree gifts to Nursing Home 20 | Sunday The Fourth Sunday of Advent Live Nativity 21 | Monday Finance Committee meeting, 7 - 8 pm EFBHNM Holiday Food Basket Distribution 23 | Wednesday Church Offices Close at 12 pm through December 28 24 | Thursday CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES, times TBA 25 | Friday CHRISTMAS DAY 31 | Thursday NEW YEAR’S EVE

CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // 2020 CALENDAR 39 PHOTO: Our Habitat for Humanity team building our 16th Habitat Home!

40 FINANCIAL

REPORT

"Wealth and honor come from You, You are the ruler of all things..."

— 1 CHRONICLES 29:12—

CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // FINANCIAL REPORT 41 current financial statement

through the end of OCTOBER 2019

- ASSETS - CASH AND EQUIVALENTS Wells Fargo Checking 28,790.70 Prosperity Bank Checking 143,021.08 Chase Checking 8,125.65 Wells Fargo Savings 1,225.74 Chase Savings 36,429.74 Subtotal Cash And Equivalents 217,592.91 SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS TMF 10642 52,908.79 LONG TERM INVESTMENTS TMF Investments 2541 210,319.09 CHRIST CHURCH TRUST (Permanent Endowment) TMF Endowment Fund 1182 87,349.27 TMF Moderate (Endowment) 46420 22,325.57 Subtotal Endowment Funds 109,674.84 SUBTOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 590,495.63 FIXED ASSETS Phase I: Sanctuary 687,190.00 Furniture & Equipment 128,457.35 Property - 5 Acre Tract 325,907.00 Property - 6.2 Acre Tract 384,853.00 Phase 3: Family Life Ctr. 1,592,113.00 Stained Glass Windows 491,980.00 Schantz Pipe Organ 34,850.00 Phase 2: Ed. Building 466,312.00 Phase 4: Sanc. Renovation 3,534,593.00 Church Sign 3,450.00 Building Monitoring System -1.00 Building Improvements 192,572.00 Construction In Progress 106,284.86 SUBTOTAL FIXED ASSETS 7,948,561.21 TOTAL ASSETS 8,539,056.84

LIABILITIES AND RESTRICTED FUNDS CURRENT LIABILITIES ESCROW ACCOUNTS 5,149.05 Designated Funds (detail on pg. 46) 360,280.70 Agency Funds (detail on pg. 47) 174,472.69 TOTAL LIABILITIES 539,902.44 TOTAL FUND BALANCE 7,999,154.40

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE: 8,539,056.84

42 2019 REVENUES & EXPENSES STATEMENT

through the end of OCTOBER 2019

YEAR YTD YTD BUDGET ANNUAL % OF ANNUAL TO DATE BUDGET DIFFERENCE BUDGET BUDGET USED

TOTAL INCOME 2,203,335.93 2,407,054.00 -203,718.07 3,080,000.00 72%

EXPENSES PROGRAM COST Adult Discipleship 7,168.23 8,833.40 -1,665.17 $10,600.00 68% Caring Ministry Team 1,192.23 4,975.00 -3,782.77 6,050.00 20% Children’s Ministries 16,034.91 18,749.90 -2,714.99 20,500.00 78% Communications 28,495.49 37,499.80 -9,004.31 45,000.00 63% Missions 40,153.82 71,400.00 -31,246.18 94,150.00 43% Music Ministries 30,422.03 40,711.70 -10,289.67 48,345.00 63% Adult Life Ministries 4,154.09 2,041.80 2,112.29 6,550.00 63% Outreach 15,680.04 26,249.90 -10,569.86 38,300.00 41% Student Ministries 26,584.80 37,416.70 -10,831.90 41,000.00 65% Worship Life 9,369.47 5,983.30 3,386.17 7,800.00 120% Subtotal Program Cost 179,255.11 253,861.50 -74,606.39 318,295.00 56%

OPERATING COSTS Church Facility 361,574.55 397,819.30 -36,244.75 484,236.00 75% Office Administration 67,952.36 90,583.30 -22,630.94 106,300.00 64% Subtotal Operating Costs 429,526.91 488,402.60 -58,875.69 590,536.00 73%

PERSONNEL COSTS Pastoral Staff 478,488.25 477,500.30 987.95 569,667.00 84% Program/Support Staff 826,105.02 810,496.30 15,608.72 964,942.00 86% Benefits & Employer Cost 264,898.54 296,811.34 -31,912.80 353,304.00 75% Subtotal Personnel Costs 1,569,491.81 1,584,807.94 -15,316.13 1,887,913.00 83%

BENEVOLENCE/APPORTIONMENT 233,831.59 233,831.60 -0.01 283,256.00 83%

TOTAL EXPENSES 2,412,105.42 2,560,903.64 -148,798.22 3,080,000.00 78%

Net Totals -208,769.49 -153,849.64 -54,919.85 0.00

CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // FINANCIAL REPORT 43 DESIGNATED FUNDS

through the end of OCTOBER 2019

- DESIGNATED FUNDS - ADMINISTRATION NEIGHBOR MINISTRIES Staff Appreciation 1,596.85 Habitat for Humanity 18,512.34 ADULT EDUCATION Ft Bend Family Promise 4,096.53 Adult Discipleship 60.00 Manna Bags 332.91 Adult LIFE Ministry/OAM 103.22 Angel Tree Min 3,303.18 Memory Care 1,456.87 Restorative Justice Min 2,478.83 Education projects 310.00 Soles for Souls 1,500.84 Outreach Apartment Min 895.00 CHILDREN'S FUNDS Supply Our Students 4,677.38 Children’s Projects 2,399.34 HOME Project 1,000.00 Nursery 505.00 Garden Ministry 1,399.40 Children’s Missions 2,213.93 ORGANIZATIONS FACILITIES Emmaus Community 47.68 Trustees Capital Fund 98,251.03 EFBHNM 2,600.00 Insurance Ded. Acct 131,463.19 PASTORAL CARE MEMORIALS AND SPL GIFTS Member Care Meals 768.71 Paver Fund 1,501.00 Resurrection Fund 11,556.29 Memorials 900.84 Stephen Ministry 715.05 Endowment Donations 20.00 Colors of Cancer 951.96 Grace In Grief Ministries 3,070.53 Care Team 943.61 Sonny Tutt Memorial Fund 8,967.27 Caring Casserolers 150.00 MISSIONS STUDENT MINISTRIES Missions 2,667.83 General Youth Fund 29,844.48 Mission Dollar 2,208.95 Missions 1,091.44 Disaster Ministries 765.00 Scholarships 116.50 Costa Rica Mission 2,592.07 Fundraising Acct 6,117.82 CASA Mami 125.00 WORSHIP LIFE MUSIC MINISTRIES Altar Flowers -1,243.90 Music General Funds 3,105.07 Contemporary Worship 649.00 Concert Fund 74.58 Handbell Fund 1,352.00 TOTAL DESIGNATED FUNDS: 360,280.70 New Piano Purchase Fund 2,066.08

44 Agency funds

through the end of OCTOBER 2019

- AGENCY FUNDS - ADMINISTRATION MISSIONS Salary Advances -874.50 Mexico Vet. Missions 351.58 Next Year Inc 18,916.28 Reynosa Mission Project 2,417.30 Wedding and Funerals 2,200.00 Mexico Medical Missions 821.57 Audit Fund 7,000.00 Haiti Mission Trip 8,172.61 35th Anniversary -1,243.45 Uganda Ministry/UCSS 50.00 Dallas Brass Ensemble 40.00 Mission (Uganda/Kenya) 44.44 ADULT EDUCATION Uganda (Craft/Coffee) 258.00 Divorce Care 176.43 GIFT 200.00 Singles Funds 317.91 GIFT Admin 199.03 Alpha Funds 5,236.20 MUSIC MINISTRIES Be Fit for LIFE class -260.00 Children’s Choir 4,454.06 Good Life Luncheons -165.09 Children’s Music Camp 1,406.29 Life Jouneys -451.26 Encore Tours 109.58 DBS Scholarships 40.00 Carnegie Tour -2,589.32 Women’s Scholarship 300.00 Community Arts Receivables -315.00 Women’s Ministry Event -27.14 Choir Fund General 1,723.11 Women’s Bible Studies 358.86 NEIGBORHOOD MINISTRIES Family Ministry 479.55 Hurricane Fund 2,463.72 Israel Trips -4,372.19 ORGANIZATIONS ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOLS MOPS Int. 10,666.72 Adventurer’s 1,443.20 MOPS Outreach Fund 912.26 Seekers 907.19 Upward Sports 8,383.55 Jubilee 1,173.78 STUDENT MINISTRIES Weavers 2,389.42 Special Events -10.83 College Sunday School 35.48 Snack Supper Club -151.77 HOPE 247 522.91 UM ARMY 1,315.00 The Women’s Class 869.87 Families for Christ 208.32 TOTAL AGENCY FUNDS: 174,472.69 Celebrate Singles 597.28 Grace Abounds 1,001.00 Barnabas Class 734.52 FACILITIES Building for the Future 96,036.22

CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // FINANCIAL REPORT 45 CHRIST CHURCH 2020 MINISTRY BUDGET

REVENUES FAMILY MINISTRIES CONTRIBUTIONS CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES Estimates of Giving 2,044,125 Curriculum Costs 3,500 Non-Pledged Income 918,375 Crafts and Office Supplies 2,200 Total Contributions 2,962,500 Teacher Training and Appreciation 1,500 Fourth & Fifth Grade Experience 1,000 OTHER INCOME Vacation Bible School 10,000 Christ Church School ($2500 x 9 months) 22,500 Special Events 3,000 Building Usage Donations 15,000 Total Children’s Ministries 21,200 Total Other Income 37,500 YOUTH MINISTRIES TOTAL REVENUES 3,000,000 After School Program/Outreach 2,000 Big Events/Retreats/Trips 11,000 PROGRAM COSTS Senior Recognition/College Outreach 3,500 ADULT DISCIPLESHIP Confirmation Costs 2,000 Resource Materials / Upper Room 2,000 Sunday School Program 1,500 Young Adults Ministry 300 Youth UM Army 10,000 Men’s Ministries 300 International Missions 2,500 Women’s Ministry Events 2,000 Bridge Missions (FYSH Camps) 4,500 Emmaus Community 400 Leadership/Training Expenses 2,500 Parenting Resources 1,000 Total Youth Ministries 40,000 Family Retreat 11,000 Total Family Ministries 61,200 Singles Ministry 300 MISSIONS Bible Conference (speaker/material fees) 2,000 Restorative Justice Ministries 4,600 Total Adult Discipleship 19,300 Family Promise (transitional living) 4,900 CARING MINISTRIES TEAM International Missions 1,000 Stephen Ministries 1,500 Reynosa VBS 4,100 CanCare/Cancer Support 800 Mexico Food Mission 5,000 Care Team Supplies 500 Haiti Mission 14,400 Grace in Grief 200 East Ft Bend Human Needs Min. (EFBHNM) 10,000 Altar Prayer Ministries 0 H.OM.E. (Methodist home repairs) 750 Spiritual Formation (Programs/Events) 1,000 Support for Mission Trips 10,000 Memory Care 1,250 Maua Methodist Hospital Kenya 0 Divorce Care 250 Mission Support (allocated by committee) 800 Total Caring Ministries Team 10,500 Seminary support for Mexico 3,000 COMMUNICATIONS Missionary support for Kenya (Kathie Mann) 2,200 Paper and Supplies 4,500 Manna bag supplies 1,800 License/Image Fees 1,000 Change the World Day expenses 2,200 Software 2,500 Habitat Home 12,500 Miscellaneous (Printing/Community Mailers) 13,500 Casa Mami Teachers/Counselors 3,600 Worship Service Streaming 3,500 Supply our Students (SOS) 0 Videography 1,500 Uganda Counseling & Support Services 7,000 Digital Signage 500 Missionary Middle East (VanHooks) 1,000 Miscellaneous Items (Promotional Items) 2,000 Administrative (banners, ink, card stock) 0 Advertising (print, social media, banners) 14,000 Additional Mission Projects (as per committee) 5,300 Website 1,000 Total Missions 94,150 Total Communications 44,000

46 CHRIST CHURCH 2020 MINISTRY BUDGET

MUSIC MINISTRIES Church Receptions 1,000 CHORAL MINISTRIES Total Outreach 29,680 Choral Music for all groups 8,500 WORSHIP Music supplies 500 Advent and Christmas supplies 1,000 Fellowship Events 1,000 Lent and Easter supplies 1,500 Easter/Christmas Musicians 5,000 Communion Supplies 1,200 Other Guest Musicians for Worship 6,600 Sanctuary Supplies 700 Choral Retreats 1,500 Special Occasion Services 1,500 Training and Festivals 1,300 CCLI (licenses) and Miscellaneous 2,200 Equipment/Maintenance (handbells, etc) 2,000 Total Worship 8,100 Children’s Choir Supplies (Cantate) 800 TOTAL PROGRAM COSTS 330,575 Subtotal Choral Ministries 27,200 WORSHIP ORGANIST/PIANIST EXPENSES OPERATING COSTS Music 900 Supplies 245 CHURCH FACILITY (BUILDING OPERATIONS) Vacation Accompanists 2,000 Utilities 80,000 Organ Tuning 3,600 Loan Payment 20,000 Piano Tuning (sanctuary) 1,500 Facility Maintenance 65,000 Subtotal Worship Organist/Pianist 8,245 Carpenter’s Hands 6,000 Custodial Contract Service 42,000 PRAISE BAND Music and CDs 1,000 Lawn Service 29,000 Supplies 1,500 Telephone 12,500 Subscriptions 500 Insurance 85,000 Instrumentalists 14,000 Kitchen Equipment 2,000 Equipment 4,500 Capital Improvement Expense 12,000 Subtotal Praise Band 21,500 Computer Equipment Purchase 15,000 Audio-Visual Equipment 10,000 Total Music Ministries 56,945 Furnishings and Equipment 2,000 LIFE (ADULT) MINISTRIES Sunday Security 18,000 Curriculum Costs 100 HVAC Repairs and Maintenance 15,000 Good LIFE Luncheon 2,000 Custodial Supplies 11,000 Be Fit for LIFE 2,600 Playground Maintenance 0 LIFE Journeys Program-transportation 2,000 Total Church Facility 424,500 Total LIFE Ministries 6,700 CHURCH OFFICE/ADMINISTRATION OUTREACH MINISTRIES Postage 6,000 New Member Class 500 Office Supplies 5,000 Jacob’s Well (Coffee Bar Ministry) 4,000 Copier & Printing Press Lease 45,000 Hospitality Expense 11,380 Bank and Check Expense 1,800 Miscellaneous Expense 1,500 Software Lease 7,500 Greeters/Parking Lot ministry 1,000 Electronic Giving Fees 17,718 Training and Receptions 1,000 Annual Audit Fees 0 WCT/Muggers 800 Other General Adminstration Costs 3,000 Skeeters Faith & Family 5,000 Total Office Administration 86,018 Other Quarterly Events / Town Square 2,500 Monthly New Resident Outreach 1,000 TOTAL OPERATING COSTS 510,518

CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // FINANCIAL REPORT 47 CHRIST CHURCH 2020 MINISTRY BUDGET

PERSONNEL COSTS CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE Staff Salaries Dir Contemporary Worship (Mangum) 61,800 PASTORAL STAFF Additional Contemporary Musicians 3,000 Lead Pastor (Temple) Total Contemporary Worship Services 64,800

Salary 133,376 FAMILY MINISTRIES FICA Allowance 11,050 Dir. Christ Kids (Nursery-5th) Ministries (Stewart) Professional Expenses (ARP) 15,000 Salary 43,000 Conference Medical Program (Personal) 17,574 Professional and Educ. Exp. 1,500 Total Lead Pastor 177,000 Dir. of Youth Ministries (6th-college) (Solorio) Pastor of Discipleship (Conway) Salary 47,000 Salary 68,230 Professional and Educ. Exp. 1,000 FICA Allowance 5,653 Addl. Family Ministries Staff 20,000 Professional Expenses (ARP) 8,500 Nursery Staff 24,000 Conference Medical Program (Personal) 8,517 Family Ministries Summer Interns 9,000 Total Pastor of Discipleship 90,900 Total Family Ministries Staff 145,500 Pastor of Congregational Care & Missions (Hall) PROGRAM DIRECTORS Salary 62,690 Dir. of Adult LIFE Min (Randolph) 43,400 FICA Allowance 5,191 Dir. of Missions (Teel) 52,600 Professional Expenses (ARP) 14,000 Professional Expenses 1,500 Conference Medical Program (Personal) 10,019 Dir. of Involvement (K. Ripley) 50,050 Total Caring Min.Pastor 91,900 Total Program Directors 147,550 Pastor of Music and Worship (Johnson) Salary 36,460 COMMUNICATIONS/AUDIO VISUAL FICA Allowance 3,020 Dir. Communications (Carlock) 52,600 Professional Expenses (ARP) 2,500 Graphic Artist (Pepping) 49,600 Conference Medical Program (Personal) 8,020 AV Specialist (Figat) 47,500 Total Pastor Music and Worship 50,000 Sound Tech 5,000 Housing Allowances Streaming Staff (hourly) 2,500 Lead Pastor (Temple) 60,000 Total Communications 157,200 Pastor of Discipleship (Conway) 24,000 Total Program Staff 649,950 Pastor of Caring/Missions (Hall) 32,000 MINISTRY SUPPORT STAFF Pastor Music and Worship (Johnson) 40,000 Exec. Dir. Church Ops (Huysman) 73,600 Total Pastoral Staff 565,800 Payroll Assistant (Aguirre) 22,880 PROGRAM STAFF Financial Admin (Romero) 32,448 MUSIC MINISTRIES Membership Secretary (Sebesta) 19,740 Organist/Accompanist (McConnell) 72,000 Office Coordinator (Meier) 42,300 Music Assistant (Catterall - 16 hrs/week) 15,400 FACILITIES CARE STAFF Assistant Accompanist (Hang Fong) 12,800 Head Custodian (Singleton) 42,952 Children’s Choirs Director (Jordon) 8,450 Asst. Custodian (Swayzer) 40,872 Children’s Choirs Assistants 7,350 Maintenance (Linares) 45,032 Music Associate (Ness) 12,300 Custodial Overtime (not covered by Building Use) 9,000 Music Interns/Part-time Music Staff 6,600 Add’l Maintenance/Custodian (as needed) 15,000 Total Music Ministries 134,900 Total Ministry Support Staff 343,824

48 CHRIST CHURCH 2020 MINISTRY BUDGET

BENEFITS/OTHER EMPLOYER COSTS OTHER CONNECTIONAL GIVING FICA/Medicare on non-pastoral staff 83,349 District Operating Fund 12,440 Health Insurance (non-pastoral staff ) 93,202 Oklahoma Indian Mission 146 Conference Health Plan (Appointed Clergy) Conference Advance Special 488 Lead Pastor (Temple) 18,486 Emerging Leaders 2,000 Pastor of Discipleship (Conway) 8,962 Total Other Connectional Giving 15,074 Pastor of Caring/Missions (Hall) 9,664 TOTAL CONNECTIONAL COMMITMENTS 262,495 Pastor Music and Worship (Johnson) 7,020 UMC Pension Program (appointed clergy) TOTAL EXPENSES 3,000,000 Lead Pastor (Temple) 28,335 Pastor Discipleship (Conway) 14,683 Pastor of Caring/Missions (Hall) 15,166 Pastor Music and Worship (Johnson) 12,075 Non-pastoral staff pensions (2% Match) 18,029 Israel Study Program Grant (1 at $1500) 1,500 Other Educational/Training Costs 4,050 Payroll and Personnel Software Costs 8,000 SPRC Discretionary 13,317 Honorarium for Guest Speakers 1,000 Total Benefits & Other Cost 336,838

TOTAL PERSONNEL COSTS 1,896,412

CONNECTIONAL COMMITMENTS CONFERENCE APPORTIONMENTS World Service Fund 45,213 Ministerial Edu. Fund 15,271 Black College Fund 6,091 Africa University 1,363 Interdenomin. Cooperation 1,194 General Administration Fund 5,369 Jurisdictional Apportionment 2,839 Center for Congregational Excellence 15,185 New Church/Transformation Fund 20,429 Center for Clergy Excellence 8,207 Center for Missional Excellence 19,758 Center for Connectional Resources 37,299 Conference Claimants (Pensions) 6,100 District Superintendent Fund 22,956 Episcopal (Bishops) Fund 13,389 Equitable Compensation 1,526 Medical Benefits Program 25,232 Total Conference Apportionment 247,421

CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // FINANCIAL REPORT 49 membership

REPORT

“You also, like spiritual stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood... acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.”

— 1 PETER 2:5—

50 PHOTO: The Festival Choir singing during the Festival Service.

51 Membership Report

JANUARY 1, 2019 to NOVEMBER 30, 2019

Baptisms INFANTS UNDER 12 MONTHS OLD BAPTIZED: 6

CHILDREN AND YOUTH (1-17 YEARS) BAPTIZED: 10 ADULTS BAPTIZED: 6

Members with ? No Known Address 2ND YEAR READING: 88 members (To be removed – 12/8/19) MEMBERSHIP AFTER 12/8/19 3,736 members

1ST YEAR READING: 214 members Membership (For action by 2020 Church Conference) PREPARATORY MEMBERS Baptized but not confirmed 523 MEMBERS Full Members CONSTITUTENT MEMBERS Total full members as of January 1, 2019: 3,991 members Received by profession of faith: 37 members 1,885 MEMBERS Joined by transfer from other United Methodist churches: 11 members FULL MEMBERS Joined by transfer from other denominations: 13 members 3,736 MEMBERS Restored by affirmation (or correction): 0 members Total New Members through October 31: 61 members

Removed by transfer to other Methodist churches: 59 members Removed by transfer to other denominations: 2 members Removed by death: 15 members Withdrew membership by request following contact by church: 153 members Total Subtraction to members: 229 members MEMBERSHIP AT END OF PERIOD: 3,824 MEMBERS

52 Members with No Known Address - 2nd Reading To update personal information with the church, please contact Benita Sebesta, our Membership Administrator at [email protected] or 281.732.2217.

Adams, Austin Carloss, John Dollihite, Shery Phillips, Gary Adams, Brian Carter, Pam Euell, Bradley Phillips, Nancy Adams, Ryan Carter, Tyler Euell, Laura Retz, Lauren Adams, Shane Caskey, Jacklynn Gingrich, Sean Reynolds, Susan Adams, Suzanne Chambers, Melynda “Mindy” Jameson, David Reynolds, Terry Alford, Brianna Cheek, Abigail Levin, Andy Sander, David C. Armstrong, Aaron Cheek, Emily Levin, Emily Sheffield, Austin Baker, Avery Cheek, Jose Levin, Laurie Smith, Melanie Baker, Elliot Clearman, Hillary Lindsey, Scott Spence, Brianna Baker, Mattox Clearman, Lexie McCarthy, Maggie St. Clair, Beryl Baker, Melissa Cook, Connor McKinney, Nicole St. Clair, Clifford Barnard, Megan Cook, Cullen Mitchell, Laura Thompson, Lauren Barton, Cheyenne Coopwood, Lisa Mitchell, Pat Turner, James Barton, Tessa Coopwood, Michael Moore, Chelsea Turner, Kathleen Bayne, Jordon Dorothy Connely Moore, Dylan Viancos, Avery Bigham, Cole Covington, Marilyn Moore, Elizabeth Viancos, Fred Bolander, Amanda Cross, Caitlyn Morris, Shelly Viancos, Judy Bolander, Larry Darwin, Barbara Nichols, Michelle Viancos, Lucas Boysen, Megan Darwin, Scott Osborn, David Wallace, Mallory Boysen, William “Billy” Dollihite, David Patterson, David Wayne, Forrest Brubaker, David Dollihite, Demi Perry, Susan Whittington, Reid Carloss, Gayle Dollihite, Dylan Phillips, Blake Zara, Melissa

Members with No Known Address - 1st reading To update personal information with the church, please contact Benita Sebesta, our Membership Administrator at [email protected] or 281.732.2217.

Adams, Linda Anderson, Debbie Blocker, Christopher Clines, John Adams, Matthew Anderson, Jolee Bonneau, Lynne Clines, Michael Adams, Megan Aquino, Candace Bonneau, Walt Cobb, Britta Addington, Gerald Baker-Behrle, Bonnie Brummer, Perri Connally, Shirley Addington, Joy B. Barbour, Karen Burroughs, Lauri Cook, Anna Aguirre, Ann Barbour, Richard Byrd, Tom Cook, Chris Aguirre, Carlos Barnard, Megan Byrd, Tonya Croft, David Aguirre, Chris Barnett, George Chapman, Gregory Croft, Ray Aguirre, Katherine Barnett, Sheila Chapman, Shirley Darwin, Scott Aldridge, Donna Barton, Cheynne Cheek, Joseph Dezoeten, Erick Aldridge, Steve Barton, Tessa Cheek, Louis Dezoeten, Karl Alleman, Adam Bass, Brian Cheek, Suzanne Diaz, Gabrielle Alleman, Vickie Bass, Patricia Chin, Elaine Dixon, Dave Allin, April Berry, Monica Chin, Stephanie Dixon, Lisa Amante, Daniel Blair, Marissa Clines, Alex Dixon, Ryan

CHRIST CHURCH LEADERSHIP GUIDE // MEMBERSHIP REPORT 53 Members with No Known Address - 1st reading (cont’d.) To update personal information with the church, please contact Benita Sebesta, our Membership Administrator at [email protected] or 281.732.2217.

Doerr, Amy Hazelton, Alan Miller, Kurt Shaffer, Barbara Dollihite, David Hermes, Beth Moncreif, Linda Sharp, Keith Doughtie, David Hipp, Lisa Nichols, Michelle Sheely Veronica Doughtie, Eric Hocker, Cecil Noel, Carol Sheely, Jessica Doughtie, Michael Hogarth, Bridgette Oliver, James Simpson, Emma Doughtie, Sandra Hogarth, Tammy Oliver, Robin Smith, Ron Doyle, Alexis Hogarth, Travis Otzmann, Lance St. Clair, Beryl Entricht, Terri Holden, Rachel Palmer, Ann St. Clair, Clifford Euell, Bradley Honeycutt, Travis Palmer, Kermit Starr, Kathy Euell, Laura Howard, Mackenzie Parson, Don Stevens, Lindsey Evans, Kirk Howard, Morgan Parson, Julie Strong, Scott Faulkner, Addison Hughes, Charles Parsons, Stephen Thevenet, Peggy Fay, Linda Hussey, Chase Parsons, Will Thevenet, Ted Fay, Rose Huth, Whitney Patillo, Tina Treybig, Allison Feisel, Max Jacobs, Anne Patillo, Tony Treybig, Bobby Fiesel, Jack Jameson, David Petersen, Carrie Veerkamp, Jeremy Finnance, Mary Johnson, Ryan Phillips, Brad Vernon, Jessica Ford, Ezra Kachurik, Michael Phillips, Ellen Viancos, Avery Fowler, Caroline Kranz, Brinley Phillips, Nancy Viancos, Cooper Francis, J Liska, James Phipps, Larry Viancos, Fred, Frankel, Freddy MacDonald, Kyle Phipps, Sherri Viancos, Jody Frankel, Mary Markoe, Amanda Pickholtz, David Viancos, Lucas Frankel, Sophie Markoe, Laurie Pritchard, Stephen Weber, Louis Gallier, Laura Markoe, Luke Rennalls, Ana Weber, Toni Geist, George Mattson, Andrew Rennalls, Norman West, Michael Geist, Mary Mattson, James Rios, Felipe Wilbourn, Amy Gingrich, Sean Mattson, Lauren Rios, Sharon Wilkins, Nancy Glenn, Karen Mattson, Leigh Ross, Melissa Wilkins, Tim Golden, Lisa McAllister, Craig Ruskowski, Carol Williams, Sandra Gomes, Andrew McAllister, Duncan Ruskowski, Terry Wilson, Kenton Gomes, Yashika McAllister, James Russell, Betty Wilson, Reid Goss, Jennifer McAllister, Jennifer Safier, Carli Green, Eric McCollum, Lynn Scheibel, Steffani Hall, Maryn McCormack, John Scheibel, Tracy Halvorsen, Casey McCormack, Kristi Seigneur, Erica Harris, Amy McDonald, Meredith Seigneur, Mike Harris, Dianne McDonald, Timothy Seward, Brian Harris, Graham McGrath, Courtney Seward, Gail Harris, Nelson Mekras, Victoria Seward, Kyle Harris, Richard Mendez, Colton Seward, Mike Hayes, Caroline Miller, Eileen Shafer, Carmelita

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