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St. Andrew’s United Church

Toledo, Ontario

2015 Annual Report

Mission Statement

We at St. Andrew’s United Church are a people of God,

sharing a journey, guided by the life of Jesus Christ.

We hope to provide within our church, care, inspiration,

nurture and a worship that speaks to today’s concerns.

We believe our challenge is to become aware of God’s

Spirit inviting us to respond to the needs of others in the

local and world community.

St. Andrew’s United Church Annual Report 2015

Table of Contents

Minister’s Report………………………………………………………… 1 Council Chairperson’s Report………………………………………….. 2 Committee Reports Christian Education……………………………………………………. 3 Membership and Outreach…………………………………………… 4 Property………………………………………………………………… 9 Publicity………………………………………………………………… 10 Social Functions………………………………………………………. 11 Worship…………………………………………………………………. 12 Presbytery Representative…………………………………………… 13 Delta-Toledo Pastoral Charge Reports Joint Search Committee………………………………………………. 14 Ministry and Personnel……………………………………………….. 15 Pastoral Charge Finances……………………………………………. 16 St. Andrew’s Financial Report………………………………………….. 19 Cemetery Report………………………………………………………… 22 2015 Contact List………………………………………………………… 23


Minister’s Report

John 13: 34, 35 A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so also you must love one another. By this, all will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” It is with great joy that I write this Ministers Report. I was appointed as a Student Intern Minister on July 1, 2015 and now have had the pleasure of serving just over six months of what will be a two year internship prior to my Ordination with the United Church of Canada. For those of you who have not had the opportunity to meet me, my name is Lynne Gardiner and I am a second-career graduate from Queen’s Theological College. I was granted my Masters of Divinity in May of 2015, and prior to coming to this charge served as a Student supply Minister for nearly two years at a small country church in Seaway Valley Presbytery. My six months has flown by, and has been a flurry of activity to get to know people, providing worship and pastoral care, attending meetings at all levels of the church and serving to spread the Good News in our home communities, and beyond. I have been welcomed with open arms, nudged in necessary directions and had the opportunity to worship God with you week in and week out. I have truly been blessed to have this opportunity, this care, and this welcome. You have been such a gift to me. As well as providing me with much support and direction, you have welcomed my family; my two children, Elizabeth and Emily and my spouse, Hugh. All of us have been embraced and shown what it truly means to be part of the Family of God. My family has been ‘fitted’ into church activities in a way that has been comfortable and comforting for us all; our attempts at amateur singing have been embraced, Emily has been mentored to teach Sunday School and all of us have been ‘shown the ropes’ in providing meals, hospitality and clean-up at both churches. I am so looking forward to our next few years together and to investigate with all of you about what it means to be a community together; a community that worships together, plays together and supports each other out of devotion to our God. I truly believe that I have been granted the greatest gift; the gift of an internship in a place that understands what it means to live out the scriptures quoted above. Lynne Gardiner Student Intern Minister

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Council Chairperson’s Report

This has been an exciting year at St. Andrews. It has been a year of endings and new beginnings. We said goodbye to Reverend Judith Evenden in June and we thank her for her guidance through our transition period until we were able to have our own permanent Minister. We enjoyed her insightful sermons and especially her theme conversations with the congregation. Also Reverend Judith’s “Holy Manners” were a terrific guide as to how we should conduct ourselves at council meetings and with each other in everyday life. Our first new beginning was in July when Lynne Gardiner became our new minister. Lynne might have been worried about a new beginning with a different church and congregation but she needn’t have. Lynne, Hugh, Elizabeth and Emily immediately became part of our church family. Everyone enjoys her sermons and interactions with the congregation and the children. Did I mention her singing talents? The United Church celebrated their Ninetieth Anniversary in June and they requested churches across the country to ring their church bells ninety times at 10:30 am. We volunteered but we had a slight problem when we arrived at the church. We couldn’t get in the front doors as they were replacing our front steps. However one step was already installed and the crane finished placing the last one in front of the bell door at 10:25, just in time for us to ring the bell. That’s the first time that the bell has been rung that many times that I know of and we christened the new steps as well. In order to meet church expenses and our commitments to Mission and Service we have continued with our suppers, soup luncheons and other fundraising events (see page 11). Most of our congregation that is able helps, both seniors and the younger generation. Even the men wait on tables. However a GREAT BIG THANK YOU goes out to the ladies of our congregation. They organize and prepare all the delicious meals and desserts. Without their support none of this would be possible. It would be very difficult to support M&S and still maintain our church expenses without their efforts. Also thank you to our Anglican and Catholic congregations in the area and the residents of our community. They not only support our activities but often volunteer at our events as well. Finally, I would like to express my appreciation to our church council for their support this year and for taking it easy on their new chairman. We’ve got a great team of dedicated people that volunteer their time and experience for our church. I haven’t had to hand out even one of Reverend Judith’s yellow cards nor do I expect to in the future. Thanks also to Reverend Don Stiles for his guidance and oversight at our meetings. Dwayne Struthers Chairman

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Christian Education Report Our Sunday School program was in place for four children this past year. It consisted of singing songs, hearing Bible stories, doing crafts, learning about Baptism, and making cookies. Valentines were also made and given to the shut-ins. Thanks to Nanna McDonnell for gathering up the children and bringing them on the days when she’s not working! Thanks also to Laurie Young and Deborah Fleming for their able assistance during the month of November. There was no Adult Bible Study this past year but Lynne is offering to lead one for those interested in this new year. We have a simple library in the room behind the Sanctuary containing various resource books on Spirituality, Grief, Worship and Bible Study. Take a moment to look at what might interest you! Respectfully submitted, Kathryn Powell

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Membership and Outreach Report 2015 The following services appear in the records for 2015 Membership Roll: Funerals

• Mary Riley • Colin Cox • Garnett Struthers

Baptisms

• Eve Jaslyne Knapp Outreach Initiatives Year three as chair of Membership and Outreach, time flies when you’re having fun. This year a total of 19 handmade cards were mailed or delivered for all occasions and sympathies. We happily celebrated the covenanting service of our new Minister with a special card and flowers and celebrated a milestone anniversary with Gordon and Shirley McDonald with a card and flowers. Again this year we celebrated the Christmas season by giving six hampers to local families. Thanks to Carolyn Bennet, Frank Seed, Gordon MacDonald, Heather Hayes, and Lynne Gardiner for all their help. Thanks to our generous members for filling our hamper table with lots of goodies and the fixings for Christmas Dinner. Thanks also for the cash donations that go towards the purchase of the perishables. Gifts were also sent to the children of a local family that had recently lost their father. Thanks also go to the pastoral care team for delivering cards and flowers to our members that are unable to join us. All in all another great year and here's to more of the same in 2016. Respectfully submitted, Laura Simpson

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Good Samaritan Sub-Committee Report

(A sub-committee within Membership and Outreach) In 2015, the Good Samaritan Sub-Committee continued to try to find ways that our church can make a difference for people in need in our local community and in other parts of the world. New in 2015: Some people at St. Andrew’s felt compelled to step up and do something in the face of what is being called the worst humanitarian crisis of our time – the war in Syria. Half of Syria’s pre-war population (11 million people) have been killed or forced to flee their homes. We supported “Save a Family from Syria” – a project of Four Rivers Presbytery, Bay of Quinte Conference of the United Church of Canada. We promoted the cause with a large display at our most popular annual event – the Strawberry Social. We put out a donation basket and brochures and also donated $1,000 from the church to the cause. Save a Family from Syria has so far brought two Syrian refugee families to Kingston. Both families are immensely grateful to Canadians for rescuing them and one of the young fathers said through a translator “my children and my grandchildren and my great-grandchildren will grow up knowing what you have done for us”. Other 2015 Good Samaritan Activities:

• $5000 was raised for the United Church Mission and Service Fund through soup luncheons, and individual givings

• Numerous shoeboxes were filled in support of the Canadian Aid for Chernobyl Shoeboxes for Seniors program

• Food donations were collected all year long for the Delta Food Bank • Campbell’s labels and used stamps were collected to benefit the World Mission to

the Deaf and the Canadian Bible Society • The Sunday School children continued to support a foster child in Ghana through

the Christian Children’s Fund of Canada • The Benevolent Fund for local people in need (which comes from the coin boxes,

other donations and the used book table) went this year to a local couple who lost their business in a fire as well as for the Christmas outreach, including the Christmas food hampers

• Our church supported Interval House by sending toys from White Gift Sunday and mittens from the Christmas mitten tree (Interval House provides shelter and support for women and their children who have been victims of domestic abuse)

Suggestions for Good Samaritan deeds and causes for 2016 are enthusiastically welcomed by your Good Samaritan Sub-Committee. Let’s see what we can do in 2016 to make a real difference in our world!

They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love Submitted by the Good Samaritan Committee: Allison Gibbons, Kathryn Powell, Laura Simpson and Mariam Smith

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Pastoral Care Team Report

( A Sub-Committee within Membership and Outreach) The Pastoral Care Team met twice this past year with Lynne. Our purpose is to offer loving care and a spiritual presence to those who are no longer able to come to church. Prayer shawls or lap rugs have been woven or knitted and given to five people in our congregation and two to several new born babies. There are several shawls on hand at present that can be given to whoever is in need of support and care. Our craft group continues to work on these on Tuesday afternoons from 2:00-3:30pm. Many thanks to those who are involved in making them!! Communion has not been offered to the shut-ins this year, but it is hoped we can start doing this once again. Poinsettias were delivered with beautiful Christmas cards created by Laura Simpson. Our Team consists of our minister Lynne, Donna Moon, Nancy Seed, Dale Howard and Kathryn Powell. Please keep us informed of any one in special need of a visit on behalf of the Church or the Minister. Submitted by Kathryn Powell

Kitley Elders (An Outreach Initiative Shared with the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches)

Our ecumenical group of seniors met nine times last year with an average attendance of 35 people. We enjoyed delicious pot luck lunches and friendly fellowship with one another as well as a time of worship and entertainment and a few good jokes that are shared as well. We meet in each of our church halls on the 3rd Thursday of the month. There are no meetings in December or the summer months. This year the entertainment will consist of the following:

• January – Ryan Hyrljac speaking about Ryan’s Wells • February – The Caintown Choir • March – A Celtic Flute and Guitar Duo • April – The North South Male Chorus • May – Story Teller – Deborah Dunleavy • June – Lunch out at the King Star Restaurant in Smiths Falls • September – Folk Singer – Glen Foster • October – Reverends Tom and Cathy Walton - Their Story of the North • November – The Choir from St Joseph’s School

You couldn’t spend a more enjoyable afternoon! Think about joining us this year! Coordinators for St Andrew’s: Donna Moon and Kathryn Powell

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Youth Group

(An Outreach Initiative for Local Youth) Our Youth Group is open to youth ages 10 - 15 and we meet the first and third Thursday of each month. The idea of the Youth Group is to provide the youth in our community with a safe environment to socialize, play games, have discussions, to participate in outings and projects together along with some religious instruction. Our Mission Statement is to: Grow as individuals and as a group within our church and community; be a positive influence and a responsible youth of God’s earth; come together the first and third week of each month, to have fun, make friends and reach out to our community; to live each day with honesty, respect, faith, love and hope. Our group has grown over the past couple of years and we now have as many as 10 kids participate. The numbers range between 4 – 10 youth at any one given time depending on their weekly schedules – hockey, basketball, schoolwork, etc. We have an ecumenical group of young people, attending various churches as well as various schools in the area. These are some of the fun things we’ve done throughout the past year:

• The kids learned to play some good old fashioned card games – Euchre, Lambsie and Cribbage – with a bit of help from some of our congregation friends.

• We hosted a games night open to the community – we had a small crowd but after our expenses were paid, we still raised $85.00 which we donated for the Syrian Refugees.

• We took some time to learn about various angels in the Bible and their roles. We also made T-shirts to co-ordinate with which angels we thought we were like.

• Around Easter time, the kids participated in an Easter Egg Hunt in and around the sanctuary. They competed for the eggs, but in the end they divided them up and shared with one another.

• We held a lip syncing battle and had a lot of fun watching one another dance and sing along to the songs.

• A group of us took a trip to BCI to see their production of Beauty and the Beast. Afterwards we took a side trip to Cowan’s Dairy for an ice cream treat.

• We continue to donate food to the local Food Bank on an ongoing basis. • This year again, we donated various items for the Seniors Shoeboxes – 5 boxes. • We had a night dedicated to playing various fun and ghoulish games for

Halloween. • We also went on an adventure to Spencerville to Drummond’s for the Halloween

Wagon Ride. Unfortunately, it was cancelled due to the weather so we ventured into the village and took the kids to the village store where we purchased food – pizza and other snacks. We then crossed the street to the gas station where the kids purchased more snacks. We hung out, contemplated life, discussed school, friends, etc.

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• Thanks to Lynne Gardiner and support from our Church Council, we hosted a

Storytelling Workshop, with professional storyteller Deborah Dunleavy. We had a few youth from other Churches in the area attend. Anna Johnston provided us with a beautiful spaghetti dinner.

• We’ve gone to the Toledo Legion to play darts. • We held a joint congregation and Youth Group Fun Night prior to Christmas

where members from both Delta and St. Andrew’s enjoyed some fun and lots of laughs. The Youth Group took the Choir on in a sing off; they both did a terrific job. The Youth Group also put on a modern day Christmas skit with the help of Lynne Gardiner. Laura Simpson made some crafts with the kids and they decorated some homemade truffles. We also enjoyed some refreshments.

Overall, with the help of our friends from St. Andrew’s and Delta, as well as many others, we’ve had a wonderful year in Youth Group. Submitted by Heather Hayes - Youth Group Leader

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Property Report

Torrence McDonnell got the job of snow removal for the remainder of 2015 and 2016. Peter Healey did the grass mowing of the church and cemetery for 2015 at the same price as 2014. The fire insurance premiums were down a small amount from last year. A Fire Safety Plan was received from Gary Seed, the fire exit lights were checked and the fire extinguishers were re-charged. Five Star Heating from Perth cleaned and serviced the furnaces. In preparation for a new minister, a new lock was installed on the minister’s office door and internet service was hooked up for the church. The front steps to the sanctuary were replaced with the work being done by Barry Kerr. Also the hand railing by the hall entrance was repaired. Water samples were sent four times during 2015. The water treatment system was serviced by A.J. Water Treatment. The Health Unit from Brockville made an unexpected check of the water system. They took a sample and the report came back all clear. Respectfully submitted, Gordon MacDonald

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Publicity Report

This past year was my first year as publicity chairperson and I found it to be interesting. Some papers such as the Athens Mural do one print per month and you must get your ad in early. I had to learn to be quite organized. Ads were placed in the Athens Mural, St. Lawrence News, Smiths Falls Record News (regional round-up) and Recorder and Times (community calendar) for these events:

• Spring Feast – March 21st • Soup Lunches – March 8th, April 12th, September 13th, October 18th, November

22nd and December 13th • Strawberry Social – June 24th • Fall Feast – November 1st • Blue Christmas Service – December 10th • Christmas Eve Service – December 24th

Posters were printed for the Spring Feast, Strawberry Social, Book and Bake Sale, Fall Feast, Blue Christmas Service, Christmas Eve Service as well as for each Soup and Sandwich Lunch. A fall newsletter was written and sent out to let people know of up-coming events. Thanks to all who helped hand out posters to local establishments, to those who put the A-boards out and back in each month, to Gary Seed for advertising on the Fire Hall sign and to Tracy Foss for printing tickets for our dinners. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Seed

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Social Functions Report

January 11th – Soup Lunch – approx. 45-50 people with $235 raised for M&S

February 8th – Soup Lunch – approx. 60-70 people with $325 raised for M&S

February 20th – Funeral Lunch for Colin Cox

March 20th – Funeral Lunch for Mary Riley

March 8th – Soup Lunch – approx. 80-85 people with $392.75 raised for M&S

March 21st – Spring Supper – 108 people - $1,235

April 5th – Easter Breakfast - $137 to Benevolent Fund

April 11th – UEL Dinner – 40 people - $470

April 12th – Soup Lunch – approx. 80-85 people with $404.30 raised for M&S

April 15th – Draft Horse Club pancake supper – 71 people - $303.70

April 18th – Funeral Lunch for Garnet Struthers

May 23rd – Celebration for Gordon and Shirley MacDonald’s Golden Anniversary

June 24th – Strawberry Social – 75 take outs, 260 seated - $3,049.39

June 28th – Farewell Potluck Lunch for Reverend Evenden

July 18th – Bake and Book Sale at Kitley Park - $308.50

September 13th – Soup Lunch – approx. 60-65 people with $256.60 raised for M&S

October 25th – Soup Lunch – approx. 85-90 people with $506 raised for M&S

November 1st – Fall Feast – 108 people - $1,665

November 22nd – Soup Lunch – approx. 60-65 people with $319.25 raised for M&S

December 3rd – Seniors Dinner – 24 people - $292

December Cookie Plate Sales - $240

December 13th – Soup Lunch – approx. 75 people with $406.15 raised for M&S

December 17th – Old Time Christmas Concert – very fun

Thanks to everyone who helped in any way to make all of our feasts fabulous. Respectfully submitted, Anna Johnston

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Worship Report

We started out our year with supply ministers for the month of January. Then Reverend Judith Evenden filled in until the end of June. The World Day of Prayer was celebrated in Newbliss with all three churches taking part. The pews were decorated on Palm Sunday. Communion was held on Palm Sunday as well. Good Friday service was held in Newbliss with St. Andrew’s taking part. On Easter Sunday, the sunrise service was held at the Millennium Cross followed by breakfast and a regular service. Reverend Bruce Ross gave us his last service performed in May. Reverend Evenden completed her five month fill in at the end of June. We welcomed student minister Lynne Gardiner in July. She has many good new ideas. The summer months were fairly quiet. Then in September, St. Andrew’s congregation joined Delta for their anniversary service. As well, a covenanting service was held for Lynne that same day. World Day Communion was held in October with communion being served. Revered Kathy Walton filled in for Lynn when she was away. Lynne was our minister for our anniversary Sunday. Since it was not a “special” year, we felt that we would enjoy her service as much as having a guest. Soup luncheon followed the service. November 11th services were cancelled at the church and held at the cenotaph. Advent began on November 29th. The church was prepared for the Christmas season with advent readers and candle lighters, special choir selections, communion, a Blue Christmas service and violin music being played as people entered the church on Christmas Eve. A solo was also sung. Also, White Gift Sunday was held with great success from the toque and mitten tree. These gifts were taken to Interval House in Brockville. No church service was held on December 27th. Respectfully submitted, Shirley MacDonald

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Presbytery Representative Report In February 2015 I was nominated for the Presbytery Rep for St. Andrew’s United Church. During this year, I have attended 4 meetings. They were:

• April 21st at St. John’s United Church, Brockville • June 16th at Wall Street United Church, Brockville • September 22nd at St. Paul’s United Church, Perth • November 17th at Christ Church, Lyn

The highlight of these meetings for me was the devotional and musical segments. These churches have large choirs some with musical instrumentation as well. I also enjoyed taking part in communion, covenanting services for licensed lay worship leaders and the discussions leading up to the National Conference that was held in Newfoundland. During this year I have received many e-mails about various events happening in our Four Rivers Presbytery. Those I thought would be of interest to our congregation were posted on bulletin boards. As a presbytery rep you must take part on one of the various committees. I am on the archives / review committee. My duty, along with Lois Leroux from Lyn, is to review the church books once every three years. In November we reviewed books belonging to five churches. In 2016, the Delta/Toledo church books will be reviewed. This certainly has been a learning experience for me. Respectfully submitted, Donna Moon

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Joint Search Committee (JSC) Report

The Joint Search Committee met on a regular basis for approximately three years and after an extensive search and many Interim and Supply Ministers, our prayers were answered. On July 1, 2015 under the Supervised Ministry Education (SME) program we hired Lynne Gardiner, a Student Minister, for our Delta-Toledo Charge. She has proven to be a wonderful addition to our family. We give thanks to all who helped us during this process. Special thanks to The Reverend Judith Evenden who served our charge from February to the end of June and was very instrumental in ‘preparing the way’ so we could continue as a SME site. With God's guidance and Judith’s leadership we now have an excellent candidate in Lynne and pray she will be with us for many years to come.

Joint Search Committee Members Delta United Howard French – Co-Chair Pat Phillips Barb MacLean Cathy Livingston – Secretary St. Andrew’s -Toledo Heather Hayes – Co-Chair Jack Powell Gary Seed Torrence McDonnell Jeanette Johnston – Chair –resigned in September 2014 but we thank her for her commitment to both the Joint Needs Assessment Committee and the JSC Presbytery Reps Mary Smiley Charlotte Hoy Educational Supervisors Reverend Myra Garvin – Educational Supervisor Reverend Don Stiles – Pastoral Charge Supervisor Submitted by: Heather Hayes, Co-Chair Cathy Livingston, Recording Secretary

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Ministry and Personnel Committee

In late second quarter of 2015 Reverend Judith Evenden met with the Ministry and Personnel Committee at St. Andrew’s United Church in Toledo. Representing St. Andrew’s in attendance were Nancy Seed and Anna Johnston. Representing Delta United was Howard French. Absent due to other commitments were Chris and Marcella Parsons. Reverend Judith reviewed the responsibilities of the committee with those in attendance. The detail was explained for the difference between the Ministry and Personnel Committee and the Ministry Reflection Group that will need to be established due to our Minister being in the student program. Members of the Committee frequently ask Lynne Gardiner if there are any issues. The comment is that everything is going well. We have not met again as there is no need to have a meeting for the sake of having a meeting. In learning about the two committees there appeared to be significant overlap. There is no need to burn volunteer time when there is no need. On behalf of the committee I believe this report reflects the sentiments of those involved. Respectfully submitted Howard French Note: The Ministry Reflection Group is made up of Arvin Riskie and Ilona French representing Delta and Frank Seed and Nancy Struthers representing St. Andrew’s.

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Delta Toledo Pastoral Charge

Income Statement for Year Ending December 31, 2015 Revenue

Coleman Account $ 67.88 Delta Payments $ 24,000.00 St Andrews Payment $ 22,000.00 CPP repayment $ 464.58 Transfer from Manse for Computer $ 779.49 Total Revenue

$ 47,311.95

Expenses Bay of Quinte Conference $ 110.00

Book Allowance-Judith $ 242.43 Computer $ 779.49 CPP $ 941.58 Education-Judith $ 8.35 Education-Lynne $ 250.00 Gifts-Judith $ 11.90 Housing $ 5,250.00 Internet - Delta 2014 $ 621.36 Internet - Toledo 2015 $ 274.83 Mileage $ 2,049.52 Baptismal Candle $ 3.96 Honorarium $ 500.00 Copy Right License $ 64.00 Office $ 115.73 Presbytery Dues $ 3,120.56 Pulpit Supply $ 1,190.00 Salary $ 50,946.70 Telephone $ 555.00 Total Expenses

$ 67,035.41

Net Loss

-$ 19,723.46

Beginning Balance January 1, 2015 $ 30,008.39 Less: Net Loss $ 19,723.46 Ending Quicken Balance $ 10,284.93 Add: Internet Toledo Cheque not cashed yet $ 274.83 Add: Mileage Cheque Lynne not cashed yet $ 431.73 Ending Balance December 31, 2015 Bank $ 10,991.49

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Manse

Income Statement For Year Ending December 31, 2015

Revenue GIC Interest $ 850.55

Total Revenue

$ 850.55

Expenses Computer $ 779.49

Total Expense

$ 779.49 Net Income

$ 71.06

Starting Balance Jan. 1, 2015 $ 8,027.79

Net Income $ 71.06 Ending Balance in Bank

December 31, 2015 $ 8,098.85

Investments

As of December 31, 2015

Purchased Matures Amount Invested

Amount at Maturity

January 21, 2011 January 21, 2016 $ 20,225.10 $ 22,732.55 November 16, 2011 November 16, 2016 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00

December 2, 2013 December 2, 2016 $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00 August 16, 2012 August 16, 2017 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00

January 25, 2013 January 25, 2018 $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00 January 21, 2014 January 21, 2019 $ 16,000.00 $ 16,000.00

May 6, 2015 May 6, 2020 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 Total

$ 66,225.10 $ 68,732.55

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Delta Toledo Pastoral Charge

Budget 2016

Revenue Coleman Account $ 65.00

Delta $ 29,746.44 Toledo $ 29,746.44 Total Revenue $ 59,557.88

Expenses Salary $ 50,535.00

Pulpit Supply $ 952.00 Bay of Quinte Conference $ 110.00 Continuing Education $ 1,332.00 Mileage $ 2,000.00 Office $ 500.00 Presbytery Dues $ 3,088.87 Telephone $ 540.00 Honorarium $ 500.00 Total Expenses $ 59,557.87

Note: For 2016, the agreed amount per church is $2,500 per month. Yearly total $30,000 each.

Submitted by: Janet Preston, Pastoral Charge Treasurer

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ST. ANDREW’S 2015 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

GENERAL FUND Income Expense Balance Opening Balance $ 23,783.92 $ 43,266.85 $ 47,595.10 Net -$ 4,328.25 Closing Balance $ 19,455.67 GIFT FUND Income Expense Balance Opening Balance $ 8,905.00 Electric Piano $ 800.00 New steps $ 4,985.00 Shrubs $ 198.00 Gift Fund Plate Donations $ 40.00 Memorial Donations $ 1,075.00 Bequests $ 10,000.00 Ride-a-thon $ 500.00 Closing Balance $ 14,537.00 ENDOWMENT FUND (GICs) Income Expense Balance Opening Balance $ 21,051.00 Investment Income $ 449.84 Closing Balance $ 21,500.84 M&S FUND Income Expense Balance 2015 M&S Goal: $5,000.00 Opening Balance $ 442.00 M&S Plate Donations $ 1,949.00 Soup Luncheons $ 2,844.95 Lenten Box and Calendar $ 65.62 Coin Jar $ 28.00 TOTAL RAISED $ 4,887.57 M&S Payment $ 5,000.00 Closing Balance (to go toward 2016 M&S goal) $ 329.57 SUNDAY SCHOOL FUND Income Expense Balance Opening Balance $ 556.00 Collection / Donations $ 341.00 Foster Child $ 567.00 Closing Balance $ 330.00

Explanation of Funds General Fund: Used for regular, ongoing expenses of the church. Generated by general donations

and fundraising. Gift Fund: Principal and interest are available for the use of the church at the discretion of the council.

Typically used for building expenses. Generated by memorial donations, special fundraising and donations designated "building".

Endowment Fund: Principal is deposited permanently. Only the interest may be used. M&S Fund: Money raised specifically in support of the United Church Mission and Service Fund. Sunday School Fund: Money raised by the Sunday School children to be used at the discretion of the Christian Education Committee. Curriculum materials and other supplies for teaching Sunday School are paid for out of the General Fund.

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ST. ANDREW’S 2015 INCOME AND EXPENSES (General Fund)

INCOME Spring Supper $1,235.00 Cyclist Event $2,536.00 Strawberry Social $3,049.39 Bellamy Book and Bake $308.50 Fall Supper $1,665.00 Christmas Cookie Plates $240.00 Catering $2,065.70 Hall Rental $1,151.45 Offering / Donations $28,099.55 HST Rebate $2,916.26 TOTAL INCOME $43,266.85 EXPENSES Administration $24,785.95 Christian Education $365.43 Membership & Outreach $1,000.00 Property $17,635.74 Social Functions $140.12 Publicity $0.00 Worship $2,997.86 Transfer to Cemetery* $670.00 TOTAL EXPENSES $47,595.10 NET - $4,328.25

*These are donations received that were transferred to the cemetery account because the donor specified that the money be used to maintain the cemetery.

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ST. ANDREW’S BUDGET

EXPENSES 2015 Budget 2015 Costs 2016 Budget

ADMINISTRATION Central Treasurer $24,000.00 $24,000.00 $30,000.00 Treasurer Honorarium $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 Supplies, printing, misc. $300.00 $185.95 $300.00 ADMINISTRATION TOTAL $24,900.00 $24,785.95 $30,900.00 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION $300 $365.43 $300.00 MEMBERSHIP/OUTREACH $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 PROPERTY Custodial Fee $1,850.00 $2,250.00 $2,450.00 Electricity $2,400.00 $2,582.15 $2,400.00 Grass Cutting $900.00 $975.00 $975.00 Heating $3,000.00 $4,010.32 $4,000.00 Insurance $3,450.00 $3,273.75 $3,450.00 Maintenance and Supplies $2,125.00 $2,441.56 $2,125.00 Snow Removal $650.00 $1,020.00 $650.00 Telephone $625.00 $633.69 $640.00 Water Heater $200.00 $189.27 $200.00 Water Testing $300.00 $260.00 $300.00 Internet $502.00 PROPERTY TOTAL $15,500.00 $17,635.74 $17,692.00 PUBLICITY $200.00 $0.00 $200.00 SOCIAL FUNCTIONS $200.00 $140.12 $200.00 WORSHIP Guest Speaker / Soloists $200.00 $0.00 $200.00 Organist $2,650.00 $2,450.00 $2,650.00 Magazines $20.00 $40.00 $40.00 Supplies, misc. $330.00 $507.86 $330.00 WORSHIP TOTAL $3,200.00 $2,997.86 $3,220.00 TRANSFER TO CEMETERY $670.00

TOTAL EXPENSES $45,300.00 $47,595.10 $53,512.00

Submitted by: Allison Gibbons, St. Andrew’s Treasurer

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St Andrew’s United Church Cemetery (Under license number 3283243)

Scotiabank – Brockville Operating account 20982 42528 Net monies available for Operating account (per 2014 Annual Report) $4,522.34 Receipts: Fees for services $825.00 Donations $670.00 Interest from Care and Maintenance Trust account $0.34 Expenses: Bank service charge ($23.25) Mowing expense ($1,000.00) Bank balance December 31, 2014 $4,994.43 Scotiabank - Brockville Savings account 1879683 Bank balance January 1, 2015 $ 4,034.28 Receipts: Interest on this account $23.28 Bank balance December 31, 2015 $4,057.56 Scotia Trust – Kingston Care and Maintenance Trust account 78004476 Tax cost of investments January 1, 2014 $11,395.01 Receipts: Dividend on this account - for annual income $255.98 for reinvestment $103.95 Expenses: Bank service charge ($282.50) Tax cost of investments December 31, 2015 $11,472.44 Notes: The first two bank accounts are under local control. The Care and Maintenance Trust account is under the control of Scotia Trust as stipulated in the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act. Respectively submitted by the Cemetery Board: Torrence McDonnell, Chairman Terry McDonnell Brian Franks

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2015 Contact List Student Intern Minister Lynne Gardiner 275-2517 [email protected]

Council Chairman Dwayne Struthers 275-2321 [email protected] Secretary Heather Hayes 275-1927 [email protected] Secretary Laurie Young 924-1632 [email protected] Administrator / Treasurer Allison Gibbons 275-1634 [email protected]

Presbytery Representative Donna Moon 275-1492 [email protected]

Christian Education Kathryn Powell 275-2140 [email protected] Membership and Outreach Laura Simpson 928-1152 [email protected]

Property Gordon MacDonald 275-2004 Publicity Nancy Seed 275-2562 [email protected] Social Functions Anna Johnston 275-2342 Worship Shirley MacDonald 275-2004

Board of Trustees Jack Powell 275-2140 [email protected] Torrence McDonnell 275-2586 Gary Seed 275-2370

Cemetery Board Torrence McDonnell 275-2586 Terry McDonnell 275-2538 Brian Franks 924-1062 [email protected]

Nominating Committee

Kathryn Powell 275-2140 [email protected]

Gary Seed 275-2370

Ministry and Personnel Committee

Anna Johnston 275-2342

Nancy Seed 275-2562 [email protected]

Ministry Reflection Group

Nancy Struthers 275-2321 [email protected] Frank Seed 275-2562 [email protected]

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St. Andrew’s United Church

Box 68 284 County Road #8

Toledo, Ontario K0E 1Y0 613-275-2517

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Documents

2015 Annual Report - Delta-Toledo Pastoral Charge · PDF fileSt. Andrew’s United Church Annual Report 2015 . ... Syria has so far brought two Syrian refugee ... women and their children