ANNUAL REPORT for 2016

8195 Kishwaukee Road ~ Stillman Valley ~ Illinois ESTABLISHED 1844

Annual Congregational and Corporation Meeting

Sunday, February 12, 2017

Favorite Cartoons from 2016

Table of Contents ...........................................................................................................................................Docket 4

Purpose Statement and Vision for KCEPC, ...............................developed by The Session 2013 5.........................................................Minutes of Congregational Meeting held January 24, 2016 6.......................................................Minutes of Congregational Meeting held February 14, 2016 7

......................................................................Report of Church Officers Nominating Committee 8..............................................................................................................................Pastor’s Report 9

....................................................................................................Report of the Youth Ministries 11

....................................................................................................Report of the Clerk of Session 13......................................................................................................Personnel Committee Report 15

...........................................................................................Pastor’s Installation Highlights Page 17.................................................................................................................Vacation Bible School 18

........................................................................................................Missions Committee Report 19 ................................................................ Short-Term Mission Trip, Heather Gorsegner 20

..............................................FIA Treasurer’s Report (meals for Jr. High and Sr. High Groups) 22.........................................................................................................Worship Committee Report 23

................................................................................................Kishwaukee Servanthood Report 24..............................................................................................2017 Approved Budget Worksheet 25

Church Treasurer’s Report ....................................................................... 2016 Summary; Revenues and Expenditures 28

..........................................................................................................................Deacon’s Report 35 .......................................................................................................... Deacon’s Fund Report 36

................................................................................................................Memorial Fund Report 36........................................................................................................Building & Grounds Report 37

............................................................................... Building and Grounds Treasurer Report 37..............................................................................................................Roll of Active Members 38

....................................................................................................................By-Laws of KCEPC 40........................................................................................................................Policy Statements 42

.........................................................................................................Attendance Graph for 2016 43

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Docket for Annual MeetingKishwaukee Community Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Sunday, February 12, 2017 ~~ 12:00 PM

1) Call to Order and Opening Prayer

2) Declaration of a Quorum and Approval of the Docket

3) Welcome and Introduction

4) Election of Officers

SESSION Class of 2017: Randy Fruin (1-year term) Class of 2019: Kathy Harms (3-year term, 2nd term) Gary Miles (3-year term, 2nd term) Jim Moon (3-year term, 2nd term)

DEACONS Class of 2019: Joanie Moore (3-year term, 2nd term) Bill Peppin (3-year term) Karen Pavlik (3-year term) Becky DeShazo (3-year term)

BUILDING & GROUNDS Class of 2019: Larry Larson (3-year term) Larry Ermey (3-year term) Paul Gibson (3-year term) Phil Knowles (3-year term)

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Class of 2019: Bob Prusator (3-year term)

AUDITOR Class of 2018: Meagan Challand (2-year term)

NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM CONGREGATION AT LARGE Class of 2017: Laurie Gerardy Greg Linscheid Wes McClendon Susan Moon Colleen Pearson Deb VanDyke

5) Motion to Receive and Approve the 2016 Annual Reports, including Auditor’s Verbal Report

6) Motion to Endorse the 2017 General Fund Budget

7) Looking Towards 2017

8) Motion to Adjourn

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Purpose Statement and Visionfor Kishwaukee Community Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Developed by The Session 2013

Purpose StatementKishwaukee Community EPC seeks to glorify God through worship, discipleship, fellowship, service and evangelism, presenting to Him people mature in Christ who take His Gospel into the world.

Ephesians 4:1-16; Acts 2:42-47; Colossians 1:28; Matthew 28:16-20

Vision StatementWe glorify God through worship

*Gathering together to experience God's presence *Praising God as Creator, Lord, Savior & Redeemer *Praying to God, waiting and listening for Him *Proclaiming God's Word in Spirit and Truth

Matthew 18:20; Acts 2:46; John 4:23-34; Psalm 100; Hebrews 10:24-25

We glorify God through discipleship

*Teaching and studying the Scripture to develop hearts and minds for God *Encouraging believers to live a life of obedience to Jesus *Identifying gifts, preparing and equipping God's people for service *Developing leaders called by the Holy Spirit

Romans 12:2; Titus 2:1,7-8; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 10:24-25;

1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 12; Mark 3:13-15

We glorify God through fellowship

*Connecting individuals to other believers in Christ-centered community *Building up one another through our words and actions *Caring for and supporting one another through/in sacrificial love *Bearing with one another in love and grace *Admonishing and teaching one another with all wisdom and in love

Hebrews 10:24-25; Ephesians 4:1-3, 15-16; Philippians 2:1-4;

Romans 12:11-12; Colossians 1:28; Colossians 3:14-16

We glorify God through service

*Serving those in our fellowship with Christ-like love *Teaching individuals to watch and see where God is working and join Him *Equipping and encouraging individuals to respond to God's call to serve the needs of the community, locally and world-wide *Caring for physical, financial, emotional and spiritual needs of those we are called to serve

Matthew 25:37-40; John 13:34-35; Galatians 5:13-14; Matthew 5:14-16;

1 Peter 4:10; Philippians 2:1-4; Colossians 3:12-17; John 5:17,19-20

We glorify God through evangelism

*Seeking out the lost and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ *Proclaiming a message of reconciliation to God through Christ *Inviting others to follow Jesus and to experience God together *Equipping and supporting those called by God to share the Good News, baptize and make disciples at home and abroad

Matthew 28:18-20; Romans 10:8-9

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Minutes of the Congregational MeetingJanuary 24, 2016 * by Patricia Bastian, Clerk of Session

Kishwaukee Community Evangelical Presbyterian Church

8195 Kishwaukee Road, Stillman Valley, IL. 61084Called Congregational Meeting

January 24, 2016

Call to Order and Opening Prayer by Pastor Craig Diestelkamp

Call to Congregational Meeting: The Session of Kishwaukee Community Evangelical Presbyterian Church has called for a Congregational Meeting to be held on Sunday, January 24, 2016 immediately following the 9AM worship service for the purpose of hearing and acting on the report of the Pastor Search Committee to call Pastor Eric Tonjes as pastor of Kishwaukee Church.

Pat Bastian, Clerk of Session declared that there was a quorum present at this meeting.

Susan Moon, Co-Chair of the PSC shared the history of the PSC in discerning God's Will regarding our pastor search.

Tom Harms, member of the PSC then shared and explained the Terms of Call which were placed on the screen for all to see.

Pat Bastian, on behalf of the PSC made a motion that we vote to call Eric Tonjes as the full-time solo pastor of Kishwaukee Community Evangelical Presbyterian Church under the Terms of Call explained. A second was made by Shawn Reynolds. An opportunity was given for the congregation to comment/question the motion. Pastor Craig Diestelkamp then called for the vote, which was by ballot. The votes were counted by two members of the PSC and two members from the congregation-at-large. The results were as follows:

139 votes......139 yes votes and 0 no votesThe motion carried.

Motion to adjourn was made by Becky Waltrip with a second by George Stevens. Motion carried.

Closing prayer and thanksgiving by Pastor Craig Diestelkamp.

Pastor Eric Tonjes, his wife, Elizabeth and their three children Rebekah, Canaan and Silas were invited into the sanctuary and congratulated and welcomed by the congregation.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Bastian, Clerk of Session Craig Diestelkamp, Interim Pastor

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Minutes of the Annual Congregational MeetingFebruary 14, 2016 * by Patricia Bastian, Clerk of Session

Kishwaukee Community Evangelical Presbyterian

Church8195 Kishwaukee Road, Stillman Valley, IL. 61084

Annual Congregational MeetingFebruary 14, 2016

Call to Order: The meeting was opened with prayer and called to order by Moderator Pastor Craig Diestelkamp. Pat Bastian, Clerk of Session declared that a quorum for this meeting was present. A motion was made by Jennifer Wise with a second by Larry Ermey to approve the Docket. The motion carried. Call for Meeting: "The annual meeting of the congregation will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2016 immediately following the 9:00 A.M. Worship Service."

Pat Bastian, on behalf of the Pastor Search Committee, made a motion that the congregation approve the entire PSC (Pat Bastian, Tom Harms, Larry Larson, Kevin Pavlik, Amber McClendon, Warren McGhee, Brenda Miles, Susan Moon and Deb VanDyke) to act as advocates for Eric Tonjes at the Presbytery Meeting in April, 2016. A second was made by Dolores Brooks. The motion carried.

Report of Church Officers Nominating Committee: Larry Larson, on behalf of the Nominating Committee, presented the following nominees for elders, deacons, trustees, personnel committee members from the church-at-large, church officers, nominating committee members from the church-at-large and auditor to be elected as follows:

Elder for 2-year term: Brian Kester. Elders for 3-year term: Brian Brooks, Beverly Knowles, Kevin Pavlik. A motion was made by Shawn Reynolds with a second by Earl Gocken that nominations cease and that these be elected by acclamation. The motion carried.

Deacons for 3-year terms: Deb Castle, Sandy Glendenning (2nd term), Amber McClendon and Brenda Miles (2nd term). A motion was made by Brian Brooks with a second by Becky Waltrip that nominations cease and that these be elected by acclamation. The motion carried.

Building & Grounds for 3-year terms: Bruce Gerardy (2nd term), Wes McClendon (2nd term). A motion was made by Bruce Gerardy with a second by Stan Brooks that nominations cease and that these be elected by acclamation. The motion carried.

Personnel Committee Member from the church-at-large for 3-year term: Sandy Brooks. A motion was made by Susan Moon with a second by Wes McClendon that nominations cease and that Sandy be elected by acclamation. The motion carried.

2016 Church Officers Nominating Committee Members from Congregation-at-Large for one-year term: Joan Bauer, Larry Ermey, Tom Harms, Marcia Larson, Tara Larson, Lori Linscheid and Bill Peppin. A motion was made by Mary Yankus with a second by Melinda Hurt that nominations cease and that these be elected by acclamation. The motion carried.

Auditor for 2-year term: LaVerne Larson. A motion was made by Sandy Glendenning with a second by Dolores Brooks that the nominations cease and that LaVerne be elected by acclamation. The motion carried.

Auditor's Report: Laurie Gerardy reported that all books were in order.

Annual Reports:A motion was made by Tom Harms with a second by Stan Brooks to approve the 2015 Congregational Annual Meeting Minutes and the annual reports of the Auditor, Youth Director, Church Officers, organizations and committees as presented. The motion carried.

Shawn Reynolds, on behalf of the Finance Ministries Team, presented the Proposed 2016 General Fund Budget. A motion was made by Tom Glendenning with a second by Becky Waltrip that we endorse the proposed budget. The motion carried.

Pastor Craig Diestelkamp reviewed with the congregation Survey Results from Natural Church Development.

Adjournment: Becky Waltrip made a motion with a second by Susan Moon that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried.

Pastor Craig Diestelkamp acknowledged and thanked all for their service in the past year and closed in a prayer which included prayers for the Fleming and Flynn families on the passing of their daughter, Emily Fleming in 2016. Emily was Confirmed and baptized into membership of KCEPC on April 22, 2014.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Bastian, Clerk of Session Craig Diestelkamp, Pastor

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ELDER: Class of 2017Randy Fruin (1-year term)

ELDER: Class of 2019Kathy Harms (3-year term, 2nd term)Gary Miles (3-year term, 2nd term)Jim Moon (3-year term, 2nd term)

DEACONS: Class of 2019Joanie Moore (3-year term, 2nd term)Bill Peppin (3-year term)Karen Pavlik (3-year term)Becky DeShazo (3-year term)

BUILDING AND GROUNDS: Class of 2019Larry Larson (3-year term)Larry Ermey (3-year term)Paul Gibson (3-year term)Phil Knowles (3-year term)

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEMBER FROM CHURCH AT LARGE: Class of 2019Bob Prusator (3-year term)

AUDITOR: Class of 2018Meagan Challand (2-year term)

CHURCH OFFICERS NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM CONGREGATION AT LARGE: Class of 2017Laurie GerardyGreg LinscheidDeb VanDykeSusan MoonColleen PearsonWes McClendon

Report of Church Officers Nominating CommitteeSubmitted by Randy Fruin

The committee submits the following nominations for the noted church offices for the indicated term length. All nominations are to be submitted for vote by the congregation at the annual congregational meting.

Submitted by the 2016 Officer Nominating Committee:Church-at-large:Joan Bauer, Larry Ermey, Tom Harms, Marcia Larson, Tara Larson, Lori Linscheid, Bill PeppinBuilding & Grounds: Steve McCammondDeacons: Greg LinscheidElders: Kathy Harms, Randy Fruin

2016 Confirmation Class: Ashlynn Challand, Anna DeRosso, Caleb Fleming, Luke Frost, Brian Gale, Adrianne Hall, Jake Hannebaum, Noah Hodges, Braeden Kunce, Gracey Lovgren,

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Pastor’s ReportPastor’s Report on the Year 2016 ~ Pastor Eric Tonjes

It has been a pleasure to get to know Kish over the last nine months, and to start to serve as her pastor.

I'm never quite sure what to say in something like an annual report. I realize it is both for us as we reflect back on the year and also for posterity, but I've never been one to focus on a legacy on a page. My chief hope is that our life as the church might leave a legacy written on human hearts, people changed and grown and introduced to Jesus through our life and worship.

If there is one thing I want to attest to future generations about, it is the beautiful ways God has blessed this church. Not in terms of facilities or numbers or finances, although those are all things we consider in our annual report. But in the deeper, truer ways that matter.

Kish is a church where people are committed to Christ's call of love. “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”1 Too often, the church turns into a place where people are out for themselves, or a faction, or an idea. But Kish is a place that clearly sees its brothers and sisters more than any of that. Which is a beautiful thing.

This love, too, is not meant to just be an abstraction. Not just a warm feeling. It is meant to work itself out in practical acts of help and service. “Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”2 There is a remarkable depth of giftedness in service, helps, encouragement and hospitality at this church. I want to especially bear witness to the ways Elizabeth and I experienced those gifts as we entered the community in the midst of her battle with cancer. We and our kids were welcomed, and an unimaginable amount of meals, childcare, and other practical helps have been gifted to us since we arrived.

Looking more practically at the last year, a few things are worth noting.

First, I want to bear witness to the good and faithful ministry of Rev. Craig Diestelkamp in the

interim leading up to my coming. He was a faithful shepherd to Jesus's little lambs, and I know many were blessed by his heart and ministry. It's a hard thing to serve a church for such a season of transition, and Craig did it well.

In terms of the ministry of the Word, we preached through the book of Colossians and the Sermon on the Mount. We also spend three weeks surrounding the election reflecting on our call to live as citizens of the kingdom of heaven and worked through an advent series taking a second look at some familiar stories surrounding Jesus's birth. I was both encouraged and challenged consistently by God through these series, and we sought to grow in our appreciation of what He has done for us in Jesus and how he calls us to live in response.

I had the blessing of officiating a wedding, with the help of Michael Smith, between Evan Bahler and Micayla DeVries. I also had the solemn honor of officiating funerals for Jenn Mueller and Margaret and Amos Meyer. All three deaths were deeply tragic, and my heart and prayers continue to be with all those involved, hoping in God's hand of comfort and the promise of the resurrection.

Speaking of Michael Smith, he left us in August to pursue graduate studies. He had been a faithful servant to our youth and to many of us for ten years, and he has the gratitude of both God and us for his love and care. He is a workman deserving of praise. We have been searching for a new youth director to take his place and pray that God would provide the man or woman He wills for this calling.

In the meantime I have been stepping into some of Michael's large shoes in addition to my normal pastoral duties. I've worked through a number of short series with both Junior High and High School Youth, looking at some parables of Jesus, some attributes of God, and wrestling with hard questions in faith and life. I've also been teaching Confirmation in Michael's absence. It has been an enormous privilege to work with and get to know these kids and see some of them processing realities of life and the gospel for, in some cases, the very first time.

Page 91 John 13:34-352 Galatians 6:2

Pastor’s Report, continued

I have been settling into life with our session here at Kish and enjoyed getting to know them. One of the most important things to have, as a church, is a group of people called and qualified to lead us well who faithfully execute this calling. “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor,” says Peter.3 Certainly the brothers and sisters at Kish who serve with me in this capacity are worthy of it. We have wrestled with hard pastoral issues, practical decisions, and our desire to grow as servants of the church, and they have been faithful in all of these callings. We have also enjoyed the service of two elders and their spouses (Jim & Susan Moon, Brian & Sandy Brooks) in leading an adult education hour through the Sonship material that I know has been a blessing to many.

And there is so much else that could be mentioned. The faithfulness of the many who care for our children, blessing them through Worship Kidstyle and Sunday School, VBS and a Christmas program and personal relationships and love. Those who gather for Bible studies, those who faithfully pray. The sick that have recovered and those engaged in the noble battle against mortality that is old age. There are many ways the Lord has been at work, and I give Him thanks.

As I finish up these thoughts, I thought I'd share with you the particular things I am praying for the future of our church. There are always general things we should be asking God – that He would be glorified in our community and worship, that the Word would be rightly preached, that the Spirit would be active through it, that we might be growing in discipleship and calling our children and those outside the family of God to faith in Jesus Christ. There are also innumerable specific requests we have – people we know and love who are sick, who are grieving, who are struggling, who are looking for some provision of the Lord. However, in addition to both of those, I think there is great value in asking God for things in the future, specific things we hope for beyond our immediate circumstances. He can certainly choose to say “no” to such requests, and sometimes does, but nonetheless the life of faith requires risk, and that includes asking for things that we know might not come to pass. You don't have to join me in these prayers, but if your heart resonates with these things, I pray you would.

For the next year, here are the specific things I am praying for Kish:

• That we, by next December, would have a small group program where the majority of people who attend are connecting with others in community and discipleship.

• That we would have the youth director God desires on board by this summer.

• That at least three people who aren't in any way walking with Jesus would come to faith in Him through the ministry of the church.

• That I and our session would continue to grow in personally shepherding everyone who comes here.

And my ten year prayers – things I'm praying for the farther future of the church, things I know won't happen overnight but that I hope will shape our long-term direction:

• That we would have thriving ministries of children, small groups, and community outreach.

• That we would see a hundred more people in weekly service.4

• That we might be in a place where we could prayerfully consider church planting, perhaps in Rockford itself.

Alongside these prayers I offer my thanks for the privilege of pastoring this local expression of the family of God, and pray that He might continue to bless and keep her.

Eric Tonjes

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3 1 Peter 5:17a4 A note on this: Numbers aren’t an end in themselves. I would rather have people growing as disciples than staying shallow and simply getting folks in pews. However, I would even more rather have both. And since our church has been through a rough season and had that many members active on a Sunday morning before it, I would love to see us grow back to that point. In some cases through folks returning, although many of them are growing and serving Jesus at other churches, which we should celebrate, but even more through people coming to know Jesus and the unchurched finding a home and place to grow.

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Youth Ministries ReportSubmitted by Kevin Pavlik

Our church family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Michael Smith for serving as our youth director for these past 13 years. Michael returned to school this past fall to pursue his master’s degree in Public Administration. Michael’s love for Christ and his love for the youth was evident in all the ways he served; including small groups, Sunday school, confirmation, mission trips, summer camps and winter retreats.

Our church family wish the best for both Michael and Jennifer. Kishwaukee will always have a special place in our heart for them.

This past year our youth were privileged to be involved with a number of rewarding ministries.

Camp Ministry • Junior High Deep Freeze: partnering with Covenant Harbor ministry, Deep Freeze was a winter

retreat for junior high students. A total number of 28 students (18 girls, 10 boys) met in Lake Geneva, WI from January 15-17, 2016. Chaperones included Michael Smith, Whitney Lewellen, Ann Thurow and Brad Acton.

• Junior High Great Escape: this annual summer camp for junior high students has always been well attended by our youth. 37 of our students (18 girls, 19 boys) joined many other youth at Green Lake, WI during the week of July 11-16, 2016. Chaperones joining the youth that week were Michael Smith, Grant Holsinger, Dana Brooks, Leslie Showers, Whitney Lewellen and Natalie Williams as a Jr. Chaperone.

• Senior High Mission Trip: the mission trip for our senior high students took place up in Minneapolis, MN. 38 of our senior high students (21 girls, 17 boys) attended this mission trip which was held from July 24-29, 2016. Adults chaperoning the senior high that week included Michael Smith, Dana Brooks, Leslie Showers, Kim Hiort, Trent Magnuson, Bill Peppin and Whitney Lewellen.

• Great Escape Workcrew: imagine the number of students that attend Junior High Great Escape. Now, imagine the number of individuals it takes to help support this ministry for that entire week. Every year Great Escape needs students to work during the Great Escape week. These student volunteers are called workcrew members. Workcrew members are involved in two significant ways. First, they meet the week before Great Escape to receive training. Secondly, they work during Great Escape to help make this week-long experience unforgettable for all those that attend. Each year many students apply for positions as workcrew members but not all are given the chance to work. This past year 16 students from Kishwaukee were chosen to work! Each of these 16 students were required to pay $200 in order to work that week. With the gracious donation of $800 from the Missions Committee and $800 from the Camp Scholarship Fund, this was enough to cover half the registration costs for these 16 students. The other half was covered by their family.

The following students volunteered during Great Escape as workcrew members:

Brad Acton Hayden McCammond Olivia Bouback Nile McCammond Joy Chavers Ashley Richards Lauren Fischer Andrew Rogers Ellie Fischer Anna Rose Hannah Fleming Brennan Showers Taylor Hilliard Issac Ruthe Brody Kunce Caden Wiehle

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Many thanks go out to both adult leaders and high school leaders for their continued support for the Wednesday night Junior High Program and Sunday night Senior High Program:

Wednesday Night Junior High Program: Adult leaders: Kari DeRosso, Darby Gensler, Wes McClendon and Joanne Reynolds High School leaders: Alexa Ballard, Anna Rose, Megan Rose and Clay Smith

Sunday Night Senior High Program: Adult leaders: Amber McClendon, Wes McClendon, Katie Peterson and Steve Peterson

ConfirmationConfirmation this year is led by Pastor Eric along with Earl and Kayla Fleming. All 13 of the eighth graders have been wonderfully engaged and curious as they learn the essentials of the faith.

Student Ministry This past fall Pastor Eric spent the first half of the semester looking at parables of Jesus that highlighted the realities of God’s grace and what He does for us in the gospel. The next few weeks Pastor Eric and the students talked about some questions that we as Christians struggle with. Finally, the students finished up with a brief series on some of the attributes of God and who He is.

Other Activities

• Junior High fundraisers include running a food booth at the Stillman Valley Fall Festival and selling pies. For Christmas, there were parties hosted by the Reynolds and McClendon families.    

Report of the Clerk of SessionSubmitted by Patricia Bastian

Pastor: Eric TonjesYouth Director: Michael Smith (through August 15, 2016) Administrative Assistant: Linda VandiverChoir Director: C. Bradley OwenWorship Team Leader: Kathy Owen Nursery Director: Chris Amundson and Kari DeRosso

Officers elected by the congregation: Classes end in December of noted years. Session: (3-year term)

Class of 2016: Randy Fruin, Kathy Harms, Gary Miles, Jim MoonClass of 2017: Pat Bastian, Brian Kester (2-year term)Class of 2018: Brian Brooks, Beverly Knowles, Kevin PavlikClass of 2019: (to be elected)

Deacons: (3-year term)Class of 2016: Bonnie Pulfer (2nd term), Greg Linscheid (2nd term), Chris Amundson, Joanie MooreClass of 2017: Anita Bartscher (2nd term), Carrie Gibson, Jennifer Wise, Colleen PearsonClass of 2018: Deb Castle, Sandy Glendenning (2nd term), Amber McClendon, Brenda Miles (2nd term)Class of 2019: (to be elected)

Building and Grounds: (3-year term) Class of 2016: Jeff Mickey (2nd term), Steve McCammond (2nd term), Todd DeVries (2nd term), Rich Hanna (1-year term to fill vacancy)

Class of 2017: Curt Werckle (2nd term), Mark Rosko, Ryan ChallandClass of 2018: Bruce Gerardy (2nd term), Wes McClendon (2nd term)Class of 2019: (to be elected)

Personnel Committee Members from Congregation-at-Large: (3-year term) Class of 2016: Mark Overmyer, Jim Mays (2-year term)

Class of 2017: Mary YankusClass of 2018: Sandy BrooksClass of 2019: (to be elected)

Nominating Committee Members from Congregation at Large: (1-year term)Class of 2016: Joan Bauer, Larry Ermey, Tom Harms, Marcia Larson, Tara Larson, Lori Linscheid, Bill PeppinClass of 2017: (to be elected)

Auditors: (2-year term):Class of 2016: Laurie GerardyClass of 2017: LaVerne LarsonClass of 2018: (to be elected)

Officers appointed by Session for 2016: Treasurer: Lorene Stivers Clerk of Session: Pat Bastian Communion Preparer: Dorothy Gocken Memorial Chairman: Beverly Knowles

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Report of the Clerk of Session, continuedMembership: Membership as of December 31, 2015: 572 Additions in 2016: By profession of faith/baptism* +15 Ashlynn Leslie Challand Braeden Chase Kunce Anna Corrine DeRosso Gracey Jane Lovgren* Caleb Thomas Fleming* Grant Weslee McClendon Luke William Frost Brooke Alexis Mickey Brian Thomas Gale Dylan Matthew Showers* Adrianne Raelyn Hall Emma Rae Thurow Jake Tyler Hannebaum* Raegan Nicole Wiehle Noah Richard Hodges*

Losses in 2016: By Letter of Transfer: - 2 Sandra B Williams Steve Williams By Death: Lucille Brass - 4 Dale Johnson Jennifer Anne Mueller Harriette StederMembership as of December 31, 2016 581

Baptisms: Adults: 5 Children: Isla Grace Glendenning 3 John Raymond Glendenning Bennett William HopmanMarriages (members / non-members): Ryan Prusator to Emily Yount on June 26, 2016 (offsite) Faith Glendenning to Kyle Groenhagen on July 9, 2016 (offsite) Kimberlee Gerardy to Kyle Baker on July 23, 2016 (offsite) Brandon Davis to Jennifer __________ on August 23, 2016 (offsite) Jade Glendenning to Brennan Hailey on September 23, 2016 (offsite) Micayla Mary DeVries to Evan Lare Bahler on November 26, 2016 at Kishwaukee

Respectfully submitted, Pat Bastian, Clerk of Session

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Personnel Committee Reportsubmitted by Gary Miles

We continue to be blessed here at Kishwaukee with a faithful staff that serves week-in and week-out with little attention. Through their service, Kishwaukee as a Church is able to minister to the congregation and community. Our 2016 non-ordained staff included the following:

• Youth Director – Michael Smith (through August)

• Administrative Assistant – Linda Vandiver• Worship Leader – Kathy Owen• Choir Director – Brad Owen• Organist – Neysa McCammond• Custodian – Dorothy Gocken• Kitchen Coordinator – Carol Davis• Nursery Directors –Kari DeRosso, and Chris

Amundson

2016 was a year of transition for us in that Michael Smith made the decision to return to school to pursue his Masters degree and new career path. Michael had served Kishwaukee for 10 years – well beyond the typical time for a Youth Director position. Needless to say, we were truly blessed by his tenure here for our congregation, the youth, and community. An open house to celebrate Michael’s (and Jen’s) service was well attended affording Kish and the community a time to show our love for them and wish them well and encouragement in their future endeavors. They will be missed but we trust they will continue to serve God in whatever vocation and service they pursue.

How do we talk about Kishwaukee Church staff without people immediately thinking; “Oh yes, where Linda Vandiver works”. It is a humorous anecdote that the most important person in any church… after Christ of course…. is the Administrative Assistant. In humor there is an element of truth and that certainly rings true here at Kish. Week-in and week-out, Linda handles a myriad of details, large and small. This past year we took the opportunity to thank Linda as a congregation more publically for her many years of service. But again, on behalf of the entire congregation and community, we are truly grateful for your constant presence and attention to detail in managing the Church Office and everything else that circles around it. And as anyone who has ever spent any time at all in the office can attest, Linda tackles all these responsibilities with such a presence of joy and willingness to help. She is a blessing to us all! So… Thank you Linda, for

everything that you do – so much of which goes unseen.

This year continued with Kathy Owen as Worship Leader. Kathy has continued to serve through her musical gifts and talents in leading the worship group students and adults. On behalf of the congregation, we are greatly appreciative of her willingness to serve as the Worship Leader and thank her for her commitment and the wonderful job she continues to do. We also are grateful for her extra efforts in those special services such as Easter and Christmas Eve. We also would like to express our gratitude to Kathy Owen for playing piano the Sundays that Neysa is unavailable. Thank you to Brad Owen for his continued leadership to our adult choir. The Choir remains a wonderful tradition at Kishwaukee and through the help of Brad, they continually make beautiful and joyous music unto the Lord. Also a thank you to Brad and the entire Adult Choir for their special music offered at Easter and Christmas. Those services are a special blessing to the congregation as we worship through deeply moving and beautiful choral music.

This year Neysa McCammond continued to bless us each week through her musical gifts with the organ and piano. Kishwaukee is so very grateful for Neysa faithfully sharing her gifts and talents in music. We also want to express our sincere gratitude to Neysa for backing up Kathy on the Worship team when Kathy is unavailable. It is truly a blessing to the congregation to have individuals so willing to help out serving in this way.

One of those positions that truly is behind the scenes… and pews, and in the corners, and everywhere else…. is that of our church custodian. Dorothy Gocken has continued to serve as our custodian so faithfully for us. Her year-in and year-out dedication to ensuring the beauty and cleanliness of the church is maintained is very much appreciated. While we want to especially thank Dorothy, we also know that Earl is an integral part of this custodial team. Thank you to both of you for your continued service. A thank you is also in order for our Kitchen Coordinator, Carol Davis. She manages the kitchen and supplies and ensures everything there remains in order. Having her serve as the focal for ‘all things kitchen related’ helps Kishwaukee utilize that facility in service to the congregation and community.

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We also want to thank those who each week ensure our nursery children are well cared for. Kari DeRosso and Chris Amundson served this past year as co-directors for the Nursery. Together they ensure there is a presence each week in the nursery, that nursery coverage is scheduled each Sunday, as well as arrange coverage for special services. They also ensure the Nursery is maintained, clean, and safe for the children. Thank you to Kari and Chris and all the staff and volunteers serving in the nursery – this is a key ministry that allows the parents the opportunity to attend worship.

From a Personnel perspective, the 2017 priority is filling the Youth Director position. Session is pursuing candidates and we ask for your prayers that God will direct this process and lead the right person to Kishwaukee.

Finally, all of the above people serve Kishwaukee faithfully each week. I would encourage you to please take a moment to stop and thank them personally for their commitment and service.

Submitted on behalf of the Personnel Committee: Sandy Brooks, Randy Fruin, Gary Miles, Mark Overmyer, and Mary Yankus.

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Pastor Craig Diestelkamp and Ron Jennings visit during the Farewell Reception for the

Diestelkamp’s

Warren & Connie McGhee and Carol Hachmeister wish Michael Smith well in his

Grad school endeavor.

Linda Vandiver, Jen & Michael Smith, Craig & Debbie Diestelkamp

A Prayer of Blessing for Michael & Jen Smith, Sunday, August 14, 2016

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Pastor Eric’s Installation

ServiceJuly 16, 2016

Rev. Zach Hopkins gave the message at Pastor Eric’s Installation Service. Deacons provided a fine ham dinner in the Fellowship Hall afterwards.

Our New Pastor, Eric TonjesMay 1, 2016

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VBS 2016, June 13-17 Submerged!

VBS 2016 Administrators

Malinda Hurt, Tara Larson, Heather Alderks

Report of the Mission Committeesubmitted by Kathy HarmsCommittee Members: Pat BastianKathy HarmsLarry LarsonLaVerne LarsonNeysa McCammondConnie McGheeWarren McGheeSusan Moon

It is always a privilege to support our young people who desire to serve on short term mission trips. Heather Gorsegner shared the love of Christ to the people in Frakes, Kentucky during her college spring break. Along with her team Heather has made a difference one life at a time.

See her full report on the following pages.

We continued to support the Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford by filling baby bottles with coins.  Total baby bottle collection for Kishwaukee was $1,050.

We have been involved in many ways over the years with Rock House Kids in Rockford.  In the spring the mission team took a tour of the Rock House Kids facility.  We learned of an opportunity for us to serve by preparing a meal for the after school program.  We are providing a meal quarterly for 125 children.  The meal prep is done at the church and then delivered to Rock House Kids where the meal is served by staff and volunteers.

We supported our local teachers and students at Highland grade school with needed school supplies and sponsored an All Pro Dads breakfast for students and dads.

The Byron neighbors nursing home provided names and gifts tags for their residents for Christmas.  So many of you have provide these gifts over the years and your love and kindness is appreciated by the residents and staff.

We are grateful for for the many ways the individual person or the body at large faithfully continues to support the mission work here and abroad.

Missions Team at WorkMary Yankus, Lorene Stivers, Pat Bastian and Susan Moon preparing a meal for the Rock House Kids ministry in Rockford,

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Heather GorsegnerCampus Ministries Trip to Frakes, Kentucky

Romans 12:6-8 says “We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach, if it is encouraging, let him encourage, if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously, if it is leadership, let him govern diligently, if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.” I’ve been using my gift of serving since my freshman year of high school when I went on my first Youthworks trip and I’ve continued to use this gift throughout high school and college.

As a senior at Augustana, this was my fourth and final trip to Henderson Settlement with Campus Ministries. Henderson Settlement is located in Frakes, Kentucky; right on the Tennessee/Kentucky/Virginia border. Frakes is located in Bell County, which is one of the most poverty stricken areas in the country. The Settlement provides several services to the people of Frakes and the surrounding area. There are home improvement projects, a thrift store, a food bank, youth programs, a senior center, and more. Each year I’ve worked on different home improvement projects such as painting, flooring, and siding.

This year, my group and I were assigned to a home improvement project in which we were asked to build two 8x12 wooden porches—one for the front door and one for the back door of a trailer home. We worked on building these decks all week; despite the weather conditions of rain, snow, wind, and cold temperatures. The resident that we were building the porches for was this sweet woman in her fifties named Maddie Louise. She was so happy, excited, and grateful that we were there; but not just because we were building her new porches. Rather she seemed to really enjoy our company. In fact, she told us that she doesn’t normally talk as much as she was doing with us. She shared stories with us, told us some new recipes to try, and told us more about herself. Maddie also has such a good attitude and outlook on life. Throughout the week, I lost track of the number of times that she said that “We have so much to thank the Lord for.” This simple statement spoke volumes; Maddie doesn’t have much, yet she is so thankful for what she does have and she’s not going to complain about what she doesn’t have.

Although I was there to share my gift of serving, I felt that Maddie Louise was a ministry to me.

1 Peter 4:10 says “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” I have been so blessed to be able to use my gifts to serve these past few years and I look forward to any future opportunities that come my way.

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Faith in Action Treasurer’s Report(Includes Jr. High Group Wednesday Night Meals

and Sunday Night Sr. High Group Meals)Submitted by Brigitte Mickey

.........................................................................! BALANCE ON HAND, January 1, 2016 ! 445.89 ! RECEIPTS: ............................................................! Meals Income! 2,068.99 ..........................................................! Youth Ministries! 400.00 ......................................................................................................! TOTAL Receipts 2016! ! 2,468.99 ! EXPENDITURES: ....................................................! Fall Fest Fundraiser! 105.00 ..........................................................! Meals Expense! 2,766.04 .............................................................................................! TOTAL Expenditures 2016 ! ! 2,871.04

.....................................................................! BALANCE ON HAND, December 31, 2016! ! 43.84 !

Palm Sunday 2016

Easter Sunday

Breakfast Cooks Rod Waltrip, Bruce Gerardy, Kevin Pavlik, Larry Larson, Curt Werckle

Worship is the central focus of our gathering every Sunday morning and worshipping our Lord and Savior has remained at the core of glorifying God at Kishwaukee. We are truly blessed for the many opportunities we have to worship and the many talents that are offered to enrich those opportunities.

God has been so faithful. With Pastor Eric Tonjes accepting the call to Kish, we said farewell to our Interim Pastor, Craig Diestlekamp. We were been richly blessed with Pastor Craig serving as our Interim Pastor and grateful to him for his service and friendship. Pastor Eric officially started in early May and we are excited to see God’s hand at work at Kish though Worship and Eric’s preaching. On occasion again this past year we have had the opportunity to hear other preachers including our own Elder Brian Brooks as well as Michael Smith. We continue to trust God to raise up leaders as part of worship here at Kishwaukee and look forward to see what God has in store for us in 2017.

The Psalmist exclaims to “Sing to the Lord, praise His name” and we do! Music serves such an important role in our worship and we are so grateful to those who offer their musical gifts to help lead our worship of God.

Kathy Owen continues to serve as our Praise Team leader as well as serving as backup for the organist when needed. The Praise Team, has been blessed by willing volunteers, adult and student, to serve each week in providing praise and worship music. We want to thank them all for their commitment and sharing their musical gifts. And as a reminder, the Praise Team is always open to new members joining the praise group! So if you have hidden musical talents in vocal or instrumental, we can get you “plugged-in” literally and figuratively.

Looking ahead to 2017, we are looking ahead to expanding the Praise Team’s repertoire. Kathy has already begun creating her own arrangements of traditional hymns set to music in a more contemporary context. Our aim is to broaden the worship experience and draw upon those rich lyrics of many hymns while setting them in a more

contemporary and accessible music arrangement. But as always, the goal is to provide a meaningful worship experience for all and honoring to God.

Neysa McCammond continues to share her gifts in playing the organ for our worship services and it is a real blessing to have the traditional organ music incorporated into our services. Neysa also volunteers playing piano for special events and as a backup on the Worship Team. In addition, she serves as our pianist for the Chancel Choir. This music is challenging and we are grateful for all the extra time in practice and preparation that Neysa puts into these extra activities. It demonstrates a love for the gift of music and a heart to share that with others. Thank you!

The Chancel Choir, led by Brad Owen, continues to enhance our worship. We thank Brad and each member of the Choir for their time and dedication and for sharing their considerable talents with us. In particular we want to thank the Choir for those beautiful special services during Easter and Advent where deep and moving music form a central part of worship.

There also are so many who have shared their musical gifts through Special Music throughout the year. You have certainly enhanced our services in a creative way and we are grateful.

While what we see up front tends to be the focus, there are many individuals who serve in various capacities to support our worship services. Without this support network, many of the things “behind the scenes” which aid and facilitate worship simply would not get done. This includes Liturgists, Ushers, those handling the Audio/Visual equipment, creating and collating bulletins, administration, organizing moments for missions, greeters, and communion preparation. We are always looking for additional people to help serve in these areas of worship ministry, so if you feel led to serve in this area, please contact any member of the Worship Team and thank you!

We remain excited by the movement of the Spirit at Kishwaukee and the opportunities God has in store

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Report of the Worship CommitteeSubmitted by Gary Miles

for us ahead. As part of the Worship Team, our aim is to provide a setting for community worship together in love and joy helping each other praise God, grow in faith and commitment to Jesus our Lord from which we can go and serve our friends, community and beyond in Christ. We know that starts with letting Christ transform us from within and it is our prayer that worship at Kishwaukee remains at the core of everything we do to Glorify God. May God’s Spirit and the love of Jesus continue to be evident in each one of us individually and as a community as we gather together to worship at Kish.

In Christ’s Love,

The Worship Team: Brian Brooks, Sandy Glendenning, Nancy Kester, Gary Miles

The Servanthood team has had a great year with 182 hours of service. I would like to thank our volunteers for the great work they did.If you would like to join our team, please let Stan or Bruce Gerardy know, and please let us know if you or someone you know needs help with anything.After 7 years of helping others, I needed help this year after my surgery. Thank you to all who helped me, especially the guys in the picture. God is so good.

In His service,Stan Brooks

Kishwaukee Servanthood Ministrysubmitted by Stan Brooks

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Dave Brooks, Gary Miles and Bruce Gerardy work on Stan’s roof as part of the Servanthood Ministry Team

2017 Approved Budget

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ORDAINED STAFF Compensation 512000 - Pastor’s Salary $32,250.00 513000 - Pastor’s SSA $4,865.00 514000 - Housing Allowance $31,350.80 Total Compensation $68,465.80 Mandated Benefits 516000 - Major Medical $16,860.00 517000 - Pension $6,000.00 518000 - Life, AD&D, LTD Ins. $250.00 Total Mandated Benefits $23,110.00 Accountable Plan Expenses 526100 - Accountable Expense Reimbursement $5,400.00 528000 - Book Allowance $400.00 Total Accountable Plan Expenses $5,800.00 Total ORDAINED STAFF $97,375.80NON-ORDAINED STAFF 539000 - Non-Ordained Staff Wages $127,660.00 555000 - Benefits $11,100.00 556000 - Payroll Taxes $8,600.00 Total NON-ORDAINED STAFF $147,360.00MINISTRY OF WORSHIP 570000 - Pulpit Supply $1,000.00 571000 - Worship Software $400.00 572000 - Music $300.00 573000 - Session Supplies $300.00 574000 - Copyright License $300.00 578000 - Worship Supplies $700.00 Total MINISTRY OF WORSHIP $3,000.00MINISTRY OF EVANGELISM 602000 - Alpha $100.00 604000 - Advertising $500.00 610000 - DVBS $2,500.00 Total MINISTRY OF EVANGELISM $3,100.00CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 579000 - Children’s Worship Kidstyle $500.00 608000 - Small Group Expenses $500.00 614000 - Sunday School $500.00 622000 - Nursery Expense $250.00 624000 - Faith in Action FIA $100.00 636000 - Confirmation Class $600.00 Total CHRISTIAN EDUCATION $2,450.00

2017 Approved Budgetcontinued

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STUDENT MINISTRIES 630100 - SR Yth Min Leadership Development $650.00 630200 - SR Yth Min Programs Expense $1,300.00 630300 - SR Yth Min Camp Chaperones $2,153.00 630400 - SR Yth Min Camp Travel Expense $750.00 631100 - JR Yth Min Program Expense $1,100.00 631200 - JR Yth Min Camp Chaperones $3,399.00 631300 - JR Yth Min Camp Travel Expense $950.00 Total STUDENT MINISTRIES $10,302.00FIELD DISCIPLESHIP MISSIONS 634000 - Short Term Missionary $3,000.00 635000 - Sarena Anderson Stravers $1,800.00 641000 - Bread of Life Ministry $2,700.00 642000 - Cru - K & M Glendenning $3,000.00 643000 - Chihuahua, Mexico orphanage $2,500.00 645000 - All Pro Dad Program $500.00 646000 - Far East Broadcasting - Schwarze $1,900.00 651000 - Ken Knowles - Uganda Africa $1,500.00 653000 - Rock House Kids $3,000.00 655000 - Hands on Missions $200.00 657000 - Kids Around the World $1,800.00 658050 - 4-D Ministries - Hank Paulson $1,600.00 660000 - YCM Youth Ministries $1,800.00 661000 - Frontier Ministries - Schaeffer $3,000.00 663000 - United World Missions - Kumar $2,000.00 664000 - Pregnancy Care Center $1,800.00 666000 - Rockford Rescue Ministries $1,800.00 668000 - RRM - Christian Care Center $1,800.00 600000 - FAITH-BASED MISSIONS GIVING $15,000.00 Total FAITH-BASED MISSIONS GIVING $50,700.00 678000 - Per Capita $23,205.85 Total FIELD DISCIPLESHIP - MISSIONS $73,905.85MINISTRY OF ADMINISTRATION 703000 - Online Giving Fees $900.00 704000 - Office Supplies $6000.00 705000 - Cellular Phone $1,400.00 706000 - Telephone $600.00 708000 - Postage $1,600.00 710000 - Machine Maintenance Contracts $5,000.00 713000 - Internet Services $1,000.00 714000 - Presbytery/PSC Expenses $2,000.00 715000 - Sundry (hotel rooms) $500.00 724000 - Office Equipment $1,000.00 Total MINISTRY OF ADMINISTRATION $20,000.00

2017 Approved Budgetcontinued

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MINISTRY OF BUILDINGS/GROUNDS 726000 - Kitchen Expense $400.00 750000 - Piano Tuning/Maintenance $500.00 752000 - Church Maintenance $15,400.00 754000 - Long Term Bldg Maint Reserve $20,000.00 756000 - Church House Maintenance $500.00 758000 - Insurance $12,000.00

Utilities 762000 - Utilities - Electric $7,500.00 764000 - Utilities - Gas $3,700.00 766000 - Utilities - Church House $1,000.00 Total Utilities $12,200.00 Total MINISTRY OF BUILDINGS/GROUNDS $61,000.00

MINISTRY OF THE DEACONS 772000 - Fellowship/Receptions/Greeting $3,500.00 Total MINISTRY OF THE DEACONS $3,500.00

Total BUDGETED EXPENSES 2017 $421,993.65

The Collating Crew met in Pastor’s Office during VBS week!Priscilla Yankus, Myrna Riley, Lew Miley, Larry Ermey, Pat Johnson

Kishwaukee Community Evangelical Presbyterian ChurchChurch Treasurer’s ReportFor the Year Ended December 31, 2016

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Report of the Deaconssubmitted by Brenda Miles

The Deacons are blessed to be able to serve the Kishwaukee family. Areas of service include Sunday morning coffee hour, providing meals for families in need , coordinating and organizing church dinners, decorating the church for holidays, and serving luncheons for memorial services. Please feel free to contact a member of the Deacons or the church office for any assistance we can provide.

Some of the special events from 2016 :

• Meals were provided to families in need throughout the year. We especially want to thank all those who so willingly provided meals. We are using the Care Calendar to assist with scheduling. We are also happy to schedule for you by phone.

• Easter lilies and tulips were again ordered for Easter and available for purchase in memory of loved ones.

• We joined with the men’s ministry and prepared breakfast for the youth and their families the morning they left for their mission trip.

• We hosted the Missions Dinner. It is always wonderful to hear the stories and testimonies of the youth’s trip.

• Thank-you reception was held for Craig and Debbie Diestelkamp for their ministry at Kishwaukee.

• Welcome reception for the Tonjes Family• In August we gathered for an Open House to thank Michael and Jennifer Smith for their ministry

at Kishwaukee.• We had a Fall Picnic this year and the Linscheid brothers prepared their amazing pulled pork! • A reception was held following the Community Thanksgiving Eve service. A special thanks to

all who baked the wonderful treats we shared. It is always a blessing to worship and fellowship with all three area churches.

• We gathered to celebrate Christmas with a Christmas Dinner Pot Luck. This year we had plenty of snow on this day to put us in the Christmas spirit!

• Special receptions for Easter, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Baptisms, Confirmation and Graduation were held.

• Decorating for Christmas is always a highlight. A special thank you to Gensler Gardens who donated the beautiful poinsettias!

• The Deacons would like to thank our wonderful Buildings and Grounds Ministry who are always available to help us and Linda who graciously sends out e-mails and announcements and anything else we ask!

Deacons serving in 2016: Chris Amundson ,Anita Bartscher, Deb Castle, Carrie Gibson, Sandy Glendenning, Greg Linscheid, Amber McClendon, Brenda Miles, Joan Moore, Colleen Pearson, Bonnie Pulfer, Jennifer Wise

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Memorial Fund ReportSubmitted by Laurel A. Gerardy, Treasurer

................................................................................BALANCE ON HAND, January 1, 2016 $ 12,164.02 RECEIPTS: Memorial Gifts: ........................................................................ Emily Fleming 25.00 ......................................................................... Dale Johnson 730.00 ..................................................................... Harriette Steder 200.00 ......................................................................... Lucille Brass 915.00 .................................................................... Jennifer Mueller 120.00 ........................................................................................................... TOTAL Receipts $ 1,990.00 ...................................................................... TOTAL Receipts plus Beginning Balance $ 14,154.02

EXPENDITURES: Kishwaukee Church - part of Pastor Eric’s office furniture; memory of ..................................... Lucille Brass and Helen Waterson 1,000.00

.................................................................. ...................................... TOTAL Expenditures $ 1,000.00

............................................................................ENDING BALANCE, December 31, 2016 $ 13,154.02

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Deacons’ Treasurer ReportSubmitted by Sandra Glendenning, Treasurer

.....................................................................................BALANCE ON HAND, January 1, 2016 $ 174.43 RECEIPTS: ........................... KCEPC Budget for Deacons‘ Ministry 3,500.00 ........................................................... Easter Flower Sales 595.00 ............................................................. Memorial Lunches 1,061.25 .............................................................................. Donations 945.00 ........................................................................ Mission Dinner 39.06 ............................................................................................................ TOTAL Receipts $ 6,140.31 ...................................................................... TOTAL Receipts plus Beginning Balance $ 6,314.74

EXPENDITURES: ....................................................................... Coffee Hour 1,408.95 ......................................................................... Confirmation 202.57 ...................................................................... Easter Flowers 782.24 ............................................................................ Sam’s Club 684.93 .............................................................. Memorial Expenses 362.23 ...................................................................... Mission Dinner 361.35 ................................................................................. Meals 1,080.02 ........................................................................... Decorations 314.60 .................................................. Church Fellowship Dinners 316.30 ................................................................ Memorial Lunches 426.51 .................................................................. ...................................... TOTAL Expenditures $ 5,939.70

...............................................................................ENDING BALANCE, December 31, 2016 $ 375.04

Building and Grounds Treasurer ReportSubmitted by Jeff Mickey, Treasurer

...................................................................................................BALANCE ON HAND, January 1, 2016 $ 3,995.49 RECEIPTS: Kishwaukee Church Budget Money $ 15,400.00 ....................................................... TOTAL Receipts 2016 $15,400.00 ....................................................... TOTAL Receipts plus Beginning Balance $19,395.49

EXPENDITURES: Exterminating 600.00 Fire Extinguisher Inspection 43.50 Garbage Collection 882.00 Lawn Care 6,720.00 Snowplowing 1,000.00 Parking lot salt 355.79 Supplies 1,242.17 Miscellaneous 1,336.95 Repairs & Maintenance HVAC 3,049.00 Electrical 500.00 Misc repairs and maintenance 1,594.88 ...................................................... TOTAL Expenditures 2016 $ 17,324.29

...................................... ......................................................BALANCE ON HAND December 31, 2016 $ 2,071.20

SAVINGS ACCOUNT............................................ .........................................................BALANCE ON HAND January 1, 2016 $1,046.42

........................................................................................ ............................................................ Interest 1.05...................................... ........................................................BALANCE ON HAND December 31, 2016 $ 1,047.47

Building & Grounds Reportsubmitted by WesLee McClendon

In the year of 2016 :

• Church was burglarized on May 16, 2016. Flatscreen TV from classroom one was stolen, along with it’s wall bracket. Exterior door by Pastor’s bathroom was the point of entry -- the glass in that door was smashed. Repairs to the exterior door and also drywall in classroom #1 were made.

• June 2016 had all tile floors professionally cleaned.

• September 2016 the church mailbox was destroyed when a truck drove over it, landing in the ditch; new post and new box were installed

• Helped Deacons with putting up Christmas Decorating, along with take down and storage.

• Helped VBS with set decoration.

• In addition to maintenance, the Building and Grounds crew provided parking assistance during family and friends bereavement services.

Building & Grounds Team in 2016: Todd DeVries, Rich Hanna, Jeff Mickey, Steve McCammond, Curt Werckle, Mark Rosko, Ryan Challand, Bruce Gerardy, Wes McClendon

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Roll of 581 Members as of December 31, 2016

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Acton, BradleyActon, KristenAdkins, AmyAdkins, ElyseAdrian, Cassy Adrian, HarryAkalonu, Katie Alderks, AlanAlderks, DanAlderks, HeatherAlderks, KyleeAmundson, ChrisAmundson, ElizabethAnderson, AshleyAnderson, MelissaAngele, BrianneAtchison, KoryBaatz, BobBahler, MicaylaBaker, KaitlynBaker, KimberleeBaker, LauraBaker, TylerBallard, AlexaBallard, SamanthaBartscher, AnitaBartscher, IsabelleBartscher, StevenBastian, GaylenBastian, PatriciaBauer, DanaeBauer, JoanBauer, LisaBauer, RogerBauer, RyanBeck, JodiBeck, NathanielBeck, PeteBehn, MeganBennett, BrandtBennett, BrodyBennett, DeWayneBennett, JodyBernd, RobynBishop, AngelBlake, JohnBlake, KayBoelkins, JulieBoelkins, NathanBolt, AmandaBorrett, CourtneyBouback, GabriellaBrooks, AlexaBrooks, BonnieBrooks, BrandieBrooks, BrianBrooks, BrittonBrooks, DanaBrooks, Dave

Brooks, DoloresBrooks, GrantBrooks, RachelBrooks, SandraBrooks, StanBucey, KiptonBurnworth, LaurieBusser, SueBusser, WilliamByes, AmyByes, JasonByes, JordanCamp, KatelynCanciamille, BroganCanciamille, CatherineCarlson, AlexCarlson, AustinCarlson, David G.Carlson, KimberleyCarlson, LindsayCarlson, LoriCarlson, MikeCarpenter, Sue Castelli, LorrieCastle, DeborahCastle, JamesChalland, AshlynnChalland, MeaganChalland, RyanChavers, JoyClabough, WendyClevenger, ColtonClevenger, KathrynClevenger, NoelClingon, Jennie Collins, ThelmaConnell, HolliCox, AdamCox, AlexCox, JeffCox, LoriCraglow, AshleyCriddle, RandyCriddle, TerryDavis, BrandonDavis, CarolDavis, CheriDavis, MarkDavis, RyanDavis, SeanDeRosso, AnnaDeShazo, BeckyDeShazo, JoshuaDeShazo, RonDeVries, AshleyDeVries, GrantDeVries, LexiDeVries, MaryDeVries, Rebecca

DeVries, Todd Dietz, KennyDillbeck, MauraDirksen, HaroldDoherty, BillDresser, AdamEngelkes, ConnorEngelkes, DaltonEngelkes, GeneEngelkes, MollyErbsen, CindyErdmann, MaggieErmey, LarryFennel, Lori Fennel, MattFennel, ThomasFischer, EllieFischer, LaurenFischer, MorganFischer, TroyFleming, CalebFleming, HannahFlowers, MatthewFlynn, ConnorFlynn, ErinFlynn, KaylieFlynn, MackenzieFlynn, TimothyForberg, MacieFoster, SusanFrank, DanielFrederick, SonyaFrost, CarleyFrost, JacobFrost, LukeFrost, SueFrost, TerryFruin, DonnaFruin, RandyFurman, HeidiFurman, HunterGale, BrianGavic, JulieGavic, MarkGensler, E.J. Gensler, KristinGensler, ScottGensler, William Gerardy, BruceGerardy, GregGerardy, LaurelGibson, CarrieGibson, PaulGilbert, SydneyGile, TabithaGlendenning, AustinGlendenning, BethGlendenning, BrettGlendenning, George

Glendenning, JoshuaGlendenning, JulieGlendenning, KarlGlendenning, MichaelGlendenning, PamGlendenning, RyanGlendenning, SandraGlendenning, TatumGlendenning, TomGlendenning, WillGlidden, BrianGlidden, KatiGocken, DorothyGocken, EarlGorsegner, HeatherGorsegner, LynnGorsegner, MarissaGorsegner, NicoleGorsegner, TylerGravenstein, JanesaGroenhagen, FaithGrow, PeggyHachmeister, CarolHahn, DebbieHahn, MikeHailey, JadeHall, AdrianneHall, BrianHall, KerriHall, RayHanna, BlakeHanna, BrentHanna, KimHanna, PatHanna, RichHanna, RobertHanna, RussellHannebaum, JakeHarms, HeidiHarms, KathyHarms, TomHerbeck, HerbertHerbeck, LillianHerman, StevenHillers, DougHillers, GarrettHillers, GeoffreyHilliard, GregHilliard, KarenHilliard, MichelleHilliard, VickieHinkle, JasonHinkle, KariHiort, FredHiort, KimHodges, NoahHoefle, ChadHoefle, KristianHoffman, Debora

Hoffman, WadeHolsinger, CharleyHolsinger, GrantHolsinger, JohnathanHolsinger, MarilynHopman, SarahHoward, RoriAnnHurt, MalindaJennings, CindyJohnson, CalebJohnson, JoeJohnson, JudyJohnson, KatherineJohnson, LucasJohnson, PatriciaKahle-Langston, LindaKester, BrianKester, DannyKester, NancyKey, LisaKing, HannahKing, RhondaKing, TimothyKittleson, DebraKittleson, KurtKittleson, MichaelKittleson, MichelleKnowles, BenjaminKnowles, BeverlyKnowles, DanielKnowles, PhilipKoenig, AshleyKoenig, BrianKoenig, BriannaKoenig, CarlyKoenig, DianeKunce, BraedenKunce, BrianKunce, BrodyKunce, LindseyKutz, CarolynKutz, GraceKutz, JohnKutz, NoahKutz, SusanKutz, TroyLangley, JaysunLangston, SarahLangston, WilliamLantz, AprilLantz, JustinLantz, TroyLarsen, MacklinLarsen, MadelineLarson, Diane Larson, EllenLarson, KathyLarson, LarryLarson, LaVerne

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By-Laws of Kishwaukee Community EPCApproved by the Congregation June 24, 2007. Amended on January 27, 2008, February 10, 2013, June 1, 2014 and February 8, 2015

1. As a corporation the Kishwaukee Community Evangelical Presbyterian Church is organized for the purpose of supporting worship of Almighty God as our Father in heaven, as Jesus His only Son our Lord and Savior, and as the Holy Spirit and instruction in the Christian religion. Kishwaukee Community Evangelical Presbyterian Church shall be incorporated, with the ruling elders serving as trustees of the corporation. 2. There shall be an annual meeting of the congregation and the corporation in the church edifice on a date in January or February to be set by the Session for the transaction of any business ecclesiastical or corporate, properly coming before such meeting.

3. Special meetings may be called by the Session. Such calls shall state clearly the purpose of such special meeting, and no other matter than the one specified in the call may be considered.

4. Public notice of the time, place, and purpose of all meetings of the congregation or corporation shall be publicly announced from the pulpit at least two Sundays prior to the appointed time.

5. The pastor shall be moderator of all meetings of the congregation and corporation except meetings or portions of meetings dealing with the pastor's salary, during which time he shall absent himself from the room. In this event the session shall select an acting moderator.

6. The Clerk of Session shall be the secretary of the meetings of the congregation and corporation. In their inability to attend, the Session shall designate a secretary in their stead.

7. All communicant members in good and regular standing shall be entitled to vote at congregational and corporate meetings.

8. Voting by proxy is not allowed.

9. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order.

10. The quorum of a meeting of the congregation shall be as follows: If the number of members is one hundred or less, one-fourth of the members; or, if the number of members is more than one hundred, twenty-five members or one-tenth of the members, whichever is greater.

11. All meetings shall be opened and closed with prayer.

12. There shall be nine elders divided into three classes, one class of who shall be elected each year at the annual meeting for a three-year term. No elder having served two consecutive terms shall be eligible to be elected to a new term until one year shall have elapsed.

13. There shall be eight Building and Grounds Committee members, divided into three classes, one class of whom shall be elected each year at the annual meeting for a three-year term. No Building and Grounds Committee member having served two consecutive terms shall be eligible to be elected to a new term until one year shall have elapsed. No one shall be elected Building and Grounds Committee member who is not a communicant member of full age (21) in good standing in this church.

14. There shall be twelve deacons, divided into three classes, one class of who shall be elected each year at the annual meeting for a three-year term. No deacons having served two consecutive terms shall be eligible to be elected to a new term until one year shall have elapsed.

15. Vacancies on the Building and Grounds Committee, Board of Deacons, and the Session by reason of death or resignation shall be filled at the next annual meeting of the congregation unless the Session decide by resolution to call a special meeting for that purpose.

16. There shall be a nominating committee elected in the following manner: The Session shall elect two of its elders, one of whom shall be named by the Session as chairman; the Building and Grounds Committee shall elect one of its members; the Board of Deacons shall elect one deacon; and there shall be five or more members chosen by the congregation. In addition, the pastor shall be a member of the committee ex officio and without vote. The nominating committee shall be chosen annually. This committee shall bring to the annual meeting, or any special meeting, nominations of one person only for each office to be filled. Nominations of eligible persons may also be made from the floor by any eligible voter.

17. These rules may be amended or repealed at any annual meeting by a two-thirds vote of those present, and at any special meeting by a two-thirds vote of those present, provided in the latter case that full notice of intention to change the rules shall have been read with the call of the meeting.

18. A Personnel Committee shall be established consisting of three at-large members elected by the congregation and two elders appointed by the Session.

19. Church Mission, Activities, and Properties

1) Membership in EPC - Kishwaukee Community Evangelical Presbyterian Church (KCEPC) is a voluntary member of The Evangelical Presbyterian Church (the “EPC”), a presbyterian denomination established in 1981 when its first General Assembly convened.

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2) Mission of Local Churcha.) The mission of KCEPC is to glorify God through worship, discipleship, fellowship, service and evangelism, presenting to Him people mature in Christ who take His Gospel into the world. Thus, KCEPC offers a home and church community for followers of Jesus Christ and also for those seeking to find a relationship with Him.

b.) Fundamental to its mission, KCEPC affirms these Core Beliefs:• There is one true God who loves us and who created everything. • God created us for fellowship with Him, but our sin separates us from God. • Jesus, God's Son, lived a sinless life, died, to pay the debt of our sin, and rose victorious over the power of death. • Those who believe in Jesus and repent of their sin are forgiven by God through the blood of Jesus and will live with God

forever. • The Holy Spirit, God’s presence, guides and comforts us in this life. • The Bible is the infallible and authoritative Word of God which teaches us about God and how He wants us to live. • God wants us to love Him and to love others as He loves us.

3. Constitution of the EPCa.) The Constitution of the EPC (the “EPC Constitution”) consists of the Book of Order (comprised of The Book of Government, The Book of Discipline, and The Book of Worship), the Westminster Confession of Faith (including the Larger and Shorter Catechisms) and the document “Essentials of the Faith.”

b.) As a congregation within the EPC, KCEPC is subject to, and its mission and activities in connection therewith are to be carried-out in accordance with, the mission, faith, and doctrine of the EPC as defined and set forth in the EPC Constitution.

c.) The Westminster Confession of Faith is the Confession of faith governing the EPC and sets forth and preserves its commitment to the historic orthodoxy of the Reformed Faith. The Essential Tenets of the Faith, a harmonious document, defines core beliefs of the Christian Faith and sets forth and preserves the EPC’s commitment to historic evangelism. The Book of Government sets forth the form of government of the EPC. The Book of Worship also sets forth the doctrinal principle of the EPC, concerning various theological subjects, including: “Man’s Chief End” (Chapter 1); “Public Worship of God” (Chapter 2); “The Sacraments” (the Sacrament of Baptism and the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper) (Chapter 3); “The Worship of God at Other Times” (Chapter 4); “Christian Marriage” (Chapter 5); “Christian Burial of the Dead (Chapter 6); and “Service to God” (Chapter 7).

4) Operations and Activities of KCEPC and Use of its Facilitiesa) Subject to the provisions of Section 1 of these By-Laws and Section 7-4 of The Book of Government of the EPC as in effect on January 1, 2014, Kishwaukee Community Evangelical Presbyterian Church, a religious corporation, is owner of all the real and personal property used by KCEPC, free of any ownership or trust claim by or for the benefit of the EPC. KCEPC hereby affirms the provisions of the EPC Constitution and further affirms that the mission, faith, and doctrine of KCEPC shall be consistent with the mission, faith, and doctrine of the EPC as defined and set forth in the EPC Constitution.

b) Accordingly, the ministerial staff of KCEPC, its elders, deacons, and trustees, and its music staff, administrative staff, employees, and members shall perform their church duties, obligations, and responsibilities and administer and carry out their church activities and operations in accordance with the mission, faith, and doctrine of KCEPC and the EPC as defined and set forth in the EPC Constitution.

c) Further, the sanctuary and other real property facilities of KCEPC (collectively the “KCEPC Facilities”), including, without limitation its, fellowship hall, educational facilities, offices, conference rooms, Church House, grounds, and other meeting rooms or facilities used for the mission of the church, wherever located, (1) when used by KCEPC, its ministers, officers, staff, or employees or its congregation members or church attendees, shall be used solely for purposes consistent with the mission, faith, and doctrine of KCEPC and the EPC as defined and set forth in the EPC Constitution, and (2) if used by other persons or groups with the permission of the session or board of trustees of KCEPC (or a committee of either thereof) or the ministerial or administrative staff of KCEPC, shall be used solely for purposes not inconsistent with the mission, faith, and doctrine of KCEPC and the EPC as so defined and set forth, it being acknowledged and understood that the KCEPC Facilities are not facilities of public accommodation but are facilities owned by KCEPC dedicated solely for such permitted uses.

d) Subject to normal review in the EPC ecclesiastical court system as provided in the Book of Order, the pastor or pastoral staff of KCEPC or its session or board of trustees (i) shall determine whether the church duties, obligations, responsibilities, activities, and operations referenced in subsection (b) above are performed or carried out in accordance with the mission, faith, and doctrine of KCEPC and the EPC as defined and set forth in the EPC Constitution, (ii) shall determine whether the KCEPC Facilities are used for purposes consistent with the mission, faith, and doctrine of KCEPC and the EPC as so defined and set forth (as required by clause (1) of subsection (c) above) when used by KCEPC, its ministers, officers, staff, or employees or its congregation members or church attendees, and (iii) shall determine whether the KCEPC Facilities are used for purposes not inconsistent with the mission, faith, and doctrine of KCEPC and the EPC as so defined and set forth (as required by clause (2) of subsection (c) above), when used by other persons of groups.

20. Policy StatementsThe adoption and modification of the Policy Statements of KCEPC is the responsibility of the Session, provided such policies and modifications are consistent with the By-laws of KCEPC and the EPC Constitution. The Policy Statements of KCEPC are to be published yearly in the Annual Report. The congregation may vote to change a Policy Statement of KCEPC, which has been established by The Session, by a vote of 2/3’s of the voting members present at The Annual Meeting of the Congregation.

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POLICY STATEMENTS

1. All these policies shall be included in each year's Annual Report, and reviewed by the congregation at the Annual Meeting. Changes or additions may be made by a two-thirds vote of those present.

2. As of midnight of December 31 of each year, any Church Fund balance (excluding any carryover items such as accumulated study leave allowance and the current year's per capita allowance) which is in excess of 10% of the following year's budget shall be given to charitable or mission causes determined by the Session, prior to March 1 of the new year.

3. Contributions to the church must be in the church treasurer's hands by December 31 in order to be credited to that year's giving.

4. The church will receive memorial gifts of money or of objects, subject to the following conditions:

A) If the donor(s) give money, the money will be placed in a general Memorial Fund, unless otherwise designated (see below). The Memorial Committee shall from time to time bring recommendations for use of this fund to the session for their approval, or for referral to the congregation for their approval.

B) If the donor(s) wish to designate the memorial money for a specific purpose, they may do so provided that:

1) the exact use of the money is specified at the time it is given, and

2) the Memorial Committee and the session (or congregation) approve the use of the money.

C) If the donor(s) wish to give a specific object, approval of the Memorial Committee and the Session (or congregation) must be secured first.

D) Memorials will be acknowledged by the Memorial Committee and will

be permanently recorded in the church’s Memorial Book. Permanent wall plaques and other forms of special recognition will not be allowed. The Memorial Committee shall make an annual report to the congregation.

5. The Session, or a committee appointed by them, shall be responsible for establishing and implementing guidelines and procedures on the use of the church building(s) and grounds for weddings, funerals, bridal and baby shower, receptions, study groups, sporting activities, club/special interest group meetings, and other such religious, social and community activities as authorized by Session. These guidelines shall be reviewed on a yearly basis.

A) Members and active friends of the church are permitted use of the facility without charge.

B) All others may be subject to a usage fee.

C) Smoking is not permitted in church buildings at any time.

D) The use of alcoholic beverages is not permitted at any time on church property.

E) All groups must arrange for use of the facility in advance to allow for scheduling.

F) One individual from each group requesting use of the facility shall be responsible for the activity and clean-up.

G) The minimum fee schedule for pastor, organist, and custodian services for weddings and funerals shall be established by Session and maintained in the church office.

6. Flash or floodlighted pictures are not allowed during services or worship, including funerals and weddings, except during a wedding processional or recessional.

7. Smoking is not permitted in church buildings.

8. Use of alcoholic beverages is not permitted on church property.

9. The pastor is eligible to take paid sick-leave as necessary in addition to any vacation or study leave, with the approval of the session.

10. The following shall be appointed each year by the session at its January meeting, for the terms of one-year unless otherwise agreed:

Sunday School Superintendent, Clerk of Session, Chairpersons of Session Committees, Church Treasurer, Memorial Committee Chairperson, Communion Steward or Stewardess

Chairpersons are authorized to appoint active church members to their committee at their discretion, subject to session approval. Committee members shall serve for one-year terms, but may serve successive terms. Nonmembers of the church may participate in committee work, but are not allowed to vote or hold office.

11. Persons seeking church membership are required to participate in such preparatory classes or studies as may be scheduled by the pastor and session, and answer affirmatively the following questions:

Do you trust in Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and the Lord of your life?

Do you accept the Bible as the authoritative source of spiritual and moral truth, and will you strive to live according to its teachings?

Will you be active in the life of this congregation in corporate worship, in loving and supportive fellowship, and in using your abilities and resources to serve Christ and your fellow man?

12. Any non liquid donations will be liquidated with donor’s discretion, failing that it will be liquidated immediately.

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8195 Kishwaukee RoadStillman Valley, Illinois 61084