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Blessed Are the Peacemakers for They Will Be Called the Children of God. Matthew 5:9 New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church Gilbertsville, PA Annual Congregational Report Reporting for the Year 2018 Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9 Sunday, February 24, 2019 11:30 AM • Fellowship Hall Agenda I. Call Meeting to Order II. Opening Prayer III. Presentation and Voting on the 2018 Annual Report IV. New Business Vote of Church Council Members Recognition of John LeVan Open Period of Discussion V. The Lord’s Prayer and Benediction VI. Adjourn Meeting Table of Contents Council, Staff and Statistical Reports 2018 Congregation Council ......................................................................................................................... p. 3 Minutes of the Annual Congregational Meeting on February 11, 2018 (no report submitted) Minutes of the Special Congregational Meeting on December 16, 2018 .................................................... p. 3 Pastor’s Report ............................................................................................................................................. p. 4 2018 Membership Statistical Report ............................................................................................................ p. 5 Deacon’s Report ........................................................................................................................................... p. 7 Director of Music Ministry Report .............................................................................................................. p. 9 Handbell Choir Director’s Report .................................................................................................................. p. 9 Committee and Board Reports Audio Committee (no report submitted) Audit Committee Report (no report submitted) Building Fund Report .................................................................................................................................. p. 10 Cemetery Board Report (no report submitted) Christian Education Board Report ............................................................................................................... p. 11 Congregation Fellowship Committee Report .............................................................................................. p. 13 Constitution Committee Report (no report submitted) Evangelism Committee Report (no report submitted) Finance Committee (no report submitted) Historical Research and Archives Committee Report (no report submitted) Memorial Fund Board Report ...................................................................................................................... p. 14 Mission Service/Social Ministry Committee Report ................................................................................... p. 15 Office Equipment (no report submitted) Personnel Committee Report (no report submitted) Picnic Grove Board Report (no report submitted) Property Committee Report ......................................................................................................................... p. 16 Scouting Chartered Organization Representative Report ............................................................................ p. 17 Stewardship Committee (no report submitted) Worship and Music Committee Report ....................................................................................................... p. 18 Altar Guild Report ................................................................................................................................. p. 19 Youth Ministry Committee .......................................................................................................................... p. 19 National Youth Gathering Treasurer’s Report ....................................................................................... p. 20 Financial Reports 2018 Treasurer’s Reports ............................................................................................................................. p. 21 2019 Spending Plan (no report submitted) 2 2018 Congregation Council William Allen Janene Anzulewicz Monique Becker Robin Fatzinger Scott Geiser D. Martin Hauser Vicki Mutter Barbara Repa Sally Sugita Andrew Van Dyke Stieven Weidner Special Congregational Meeting Minutes Sunday, December 16, 2018 The meeting was called to order at 10:41am by Robin Fatzinger. Pastor Scott offered a prayer. Business 1. Andy VanDyke a. Stated that the Bell Choir director and Grace Service director’s salaries were not accurately reflected in the budget. There is an increase of $2368 to the budget. b. Described budget as being difficult. Council is hoping and praying that our congregation will provide the resources necessary to provide a balanced budget. We have cash reserves available if needed and will also continue to manage our expenses. Council encourages people to support the mission of church. 2. Marty Hauser made a motion to accept the budget as presented; Scott Geiser seconded the motion. a. Discussion – i. Ray Feick asked if there is any interest in contacting people with Memorials to move money into the General Fund. ii. Andy VanDyke stated that Council is looking to create an Endowment Committee to see how we can use our money. Though we have money in our savings account, we would rather not use that money so that it is available for the future. NHELC receives money from interest from accounts that goes into our General Fund. iii. We are looking for people to help with this that have that expertise. 3. Approval of 2018 Budget – ballots were distributed. Confirmed members voted and ballots were collected. 4. Pastor thanked everyone involved in making the budget as well as the congregation. We changed our format so that we could meet as one body. 3 Pastor Scott offered a prayer. A motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Marty Hauser; Andy VanDyke seconded. Approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:42 AM. Pastor’s Report Marsha, my family and I wish to thank all of our New Hanover Lutheran Church family for the most joyous welcome to our new ministry home. The invitations for fellowship time and inclusiveness in ministries were overwhelmingly good. Thank you again for the photos and family notes as I have compiled them into a New Hanover Family album that I refer to always. The short time we did ministry together in 2018 was a special time for all I believe. I cannot speak to the rest of the year; however, what we accomplished together was certainly special and powerful. Our celebrations for the 250th year dedication of our church building was resounding with joy and history as we rejoiced to special hymns and used Henry Melchior Muhlenberg’s original liturgy as a base for our worship celebration. A huge thank you to the Archive, Celebration, and Worship and Music Committees for their diligent work. In addition a huge thank you to the various artifact contributors and musicians who used their gifts and talents to make this celebration so special. If that was not enough, we threw in an Installation and Recognition service for Deacon Carol and me, in addition to resounding Advent, Christmas, Reformation, and Veterans Recognition services and celebrations. Our family has very special, dedicated and talented disciples leading and organizing worship. I implore everyone of our family to take advantage of witnessing the ministry of majesty of worshiping in our traditional, contemporary and or Rejoicing Spirits worships. I am equally impressed with the ministries of Christian Education, Fellowship, Mission and Personnel. During times of interim ministry, these areas sometimes are minimized or suffer loss. I witnessed; however, the dedication of family members who stepped up and maintained and grew areas within each of these ministries. We witnessed our first “All Family Birthday Party” this year along with a total overall growth in Fellowship activities. Christian Education has added a “Flutter” ministry (youth group) with very active families participating in the events. In addition, volunteers supported the staff and maintained a full time ministry. I would like to say that we can all take a huge breath, slow down and relax; however, I cannot. When I was called, I took the challenge presented to God and me from the call committee very seriously. The challenge was to grow in worship, community ministries and faith formation for all ages. The ability to achieve these three goals cannot be achieved without effective planning, leadership and execution. And I believe these goals cannot be achieved in 2019 by the staff alone. We must all look at our talents and ask God, “Here I am Lord, where can I serve?” In early 2019, committees will be formed to address the areas of Endowment, Evangelism, Stewardship and Strategic Growth. In addition adhoc committees will be formed to discuss Faith Formation areas for Lutheran Theology in our Worship, and Reconciling in Christ Ministries. 4 It sounds like a lot is expected in 2019. However, I believe it is not a sprint but rather a longer distance race. But, you need to start somewhere and sometime, or the race never happens at all. James implores us “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, 3because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance;4and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing.” I believe we have faced many trials in the past few years; however, we have endured and I believe we
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