UPBC Annual Report 2013

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ANNUAL

REPORT 2013

Unley Park Baptist Church Inc.ABN 76 544 192 208

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGSunday November 17 2013

11:45 am


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Contents

Senior Pastor Report - Neil Ryan Page 3Interim Pastor -Youth Seth Emery Page 5

Pastoral Care Pastor Allan Stanley-Smith Page 7

Childrens Pastor Kathy Heath Page 9

LifeChurch Pastor Gavin Jones Page 10

Ministry Appointments Page 11

List of Ministries at UPBC Page 12

Overseas Missions Page 13

Local Mission & Ministries Page 16

MLT Report Page 17

VTT Report Page 19

Link Ministries Page 20

Skylight Page 21

Playgroup Page 22

Worship and Advocacy Page 23

Spirituality Page 24

Leisure Club Page 25

Prayer Ministry/ Basketball Page 26

Community Page 27

Administration Page 29

Finance Report Page 31+3

UPBC Balance Sheet Page 33

Profit & Loss Sheet Page 34Auditor s Report Page 39


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I took Eli to the Royal Adelaide Show for a few hours. What a reminder ofwhat life looks like through the eyes of a 4 year old! He loved every minute.

He was amazed at the rides, he loved watching the racing pigs, he played allthe games in the Scout Hall, he laughed at the clowns and he jumped overshadows as we walked around. Of course he wanted to buy everything, rideon everything and touch everything, but he is 4 after all! The word that keptcoming to me as I watched him was wonder. The Oxford Dictionarydescribes wonder as: a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused bysomething beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar. Thats a good definition but abetter one is to look into the eyes of a 4 year old at the Show!

All this made me think about UPBC in 2012/2013. As I look back on everydecision, every change, every challenge, every opportunity, every problem,

every frustration and every joy; and then as I reflect on every mercy, every kindness, every comfort,every supply of grace that has come from God and from you, there is wonder!

This is a wonder -ful place. When I consider the amazing ministry to our children and to our Youth;the care of our elderly, the mens and womens ministries and the wonderful times we have had toconnect socially. When I think of Playgroups, Small Groups, Munchiez Groups and Basketball teams;when I reflect on the commitment of those who welcome us each Sunday, who prepare morning teaor look after sound and data; when I think of those who have worked so hard to make our worshiptimes meaningful and honouring to God; when I remember those who count the money, mow thelawns and put out the bins; when I think of those who are in leadership, those who are in the publiceye and those who do so much that will never be seen; when I think of those who lead a team, who

sacrifice their time, who give so generously and who care so graciously..this is a wonder -ful placeto be.

This year we changed the way we meet together on Sunday morning. Thank you for thewholehearted manner in which you embraced this. Even those of you who had reservations! It is thesign of a healthy Church that we are willing to try things that may enhance the ministry of thegospel.

It was a privilege to be part of the Mission Exposure Trip that went to Vietnam in May. It was hugelybeneficial to the whole team, to me personally and I am sure to the Church. Seth and a team of ouryoung people are well prepared and excited as they get ready to head off to PNG to lead a youth

camp in October. What wonderful opportunities!

In June I had the privilege of travelling to Halls Gap to speak at a Mancamp organised by ESACountry. What a great time with country men from all over Victoria. I was moved as these menshared what is happening in their lives.

I have enjoyed the role of Chaplain to our Basketball Teams again this year. Apart from attending asmany games as I can on Saturday, I have had the opportunity to share a brief devotion in betweenthe mens and womens training sessions on Thursday nights.

I want to thank the leaders on the MLT and VTT as well as the leaders of all the ministries at UPBC. I

understand that there are so many things competing for our time and yet you have served Godsacrificially and faithfully. There is a cost to this and I want to thank you for paying that cost sowillingly and with good heart.

SENIOR PASTOR Neil Ryan - UPBC


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Thank you to the staff at UPBC. We see each other every day and we get to see each other as wereally are. You are a wonderful group to work with. The diversity of age, experience, personality,passion, interests [and political views], make this a great place to be. Put simply, I thank God for youall.

As I look ahead to another year, I can only wonder!

God BlessNeil


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I would like to start off by saying thank you to all thosewho have been faithfully praying for the work that Godis doing in the youth of Unley Park. He is at work andhas been for many year, I feel so privileged to play partin shaping this time of the students lives. So thank youfor your faithful prayers, and please continue tointercede on behalf of the youth.

Youth Leaders Team: Over this last year I have been able to build a team around me of youth leaders, who have all takenpart in CACET training. The youth leader team, including myself, is Ross Henderson, Em Sanders,Daniel Hillan, Chelsea Leembruggen and Christian Waldron. 1 This team have been a great help to theministry as we almost double in size at the beginning of the school year , with year 7 and 8s joiningthe youth group.

Youth Ministry Programs: 1. Friday Nights - open for year 7 to year 12s, an informal bible discussion based Christ -

Centred community. We have been focusing on 3 over all themes this year; knowing Christ,loving neighbours and remembering the nations.

Baptist Worlds Aid - With the money raised in one semester we bought School books for kids in Bangladesh, Clean water for kids in India Fishing resources for village in Cambodia Seeds for farmers in Kenya

We have also done teaching ona. Understanding and sharing our faith with other Religions - Hindu, Buddhism, Islam,

JWs and SDAs.b. Jesus in the Old Testament - Prophecies, Types, Events, Titles, Christophanies, Like

services.c. How to read the Bible and Understand itd. Celebrations Nights - Dodgeball, Laser Skirmish, Movies nights, Dress up nights...e. We are just starting the greatest story ever, The Story of God - from Genesis to

Revelation2. Deep - a 17+ aged group that meets on Wednesday nights at the church. It is a deeper look

into how we can be followers of Christ in our day to day lives. Also building into the youththat Friday nights can be a great space for them to serve the younger youth, so they are nolonger going to get, but to give. There is great discussion and learning happening and anencouraging group growing.

3. Unley High - I have also been involved with a Breakie Club every fortnight (7:30-9am),supporting the work Jodi (CPSW) is doing there.

4. PNG Trip - I am taking a group up to PNG to run a camp (for MKs) and 3 of the youthleaders 2 are joining! We have spent many nights preparing as a team and I believe they willbe well equip. This will be an amazing experience for the team.

1 We meet together every friday night for 40 minutes before Youth Group, to run through the night and pray for the youth.Then after youth group is finished and we pack everything up, we take some time to reflect on the evening and discusswhat worked and what didnt. T his has been a great way to disciple the team in how to practically run an evening.2 Dan, Chris, Chelsea, plus myself, Michelle and 2 others who dont attend Unley Park Baptist.

YOUTH PASTOR Seth Emery Interim Pastor - Youth


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The youth have once again astounded me at their desire to get into the bible and their eagerness tohave meaningful conversations. I believe that we should expect our teenagers to be able to graspthe gospel and to be excited about Gods plans and purposes for this world. Therefore I amcommitted to disciple, model, train and equip the youth of this church to become followers of Christwho take part in His plans.

Seth Emery


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Communicating Gods Love and Care to You. There are many and varied aspects to Pastoral Care ministry; in fact itcovers ministry right across the spectrum of the church. Pastoral Careinvolves counseling, hospital and home visitation, identifying andfollowing up new people, small group Bible teaching, organizing meals andmeetings and many coffees in various places as this is often the most

suitable place to meet people and hear their stories. Sometimes Pastoral Care is just being there forpeople and listening to their concerns and stories. It also involves working with and cooperating withthe other members of the pastoral team.

Other activities that I am involved in on behalf of the Church include - The Leisure Club I lead this worthwhile activity for people in the retired age group and

older. This allows me to keep in touch with people in the church for Pastoral Care reasons.

My role in evangelism includes teaching English as a second language to internationalpeople. These days this includes migrants and many refugees. I teach English with a Biblebase which often leads to questions regarding Jesus and opportunities to exploreChristianity.

All this has been most rewarding for me and I trust to those with whom I have worked.

I now mention specifically some of the areas that have come under my area of Pastoral Care.

RESIDENTIAL CARE We have eight people in Residential Care. I believe it is my responsibility onbehalf of the church to ensure that all feel loved and included. They like to receive informationabout happenings in Unley Park Baptist Church. To this end I send them a copy of the Link and apersonal letter each week. The letter often contains items of interest and people for whom they canpray.

SPECIAL NEEDS PEOPLE -There is a flexible 17 people at the moment that I put under the title ofSpecial Needs. These include;

Families with short term needs Sickness and operations. New babies into families. The Prayer Chain for emergency and urgent prayer requests.

Meals, house cleaning, house moving, and gardening are organized for short term support.There are also many people Caring Angels - who support Special Needs people on a short andlong term basis. A number of house bound people are included in the Link and personal letterposting mentioned in the Residential Care section above. This number has increased in recentlymonths.

CARE CARDS A Care Card Box was introduced to streamline and safeguard the Care Cards writtenby church folk mostly after a service. I collect the cards and distribute them to the Pastor to whomthey are written. As the Care Card Box is locked it is possible for people to put letters or cards for thepastors in the box during the week. This is checked during the week. Much communication is alsoforwarded direct to pastors via email and text messages.

PASTORAllan Stanley-Smith - Pastoral Care


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NEW PEOPLE / WELCOME PACKS It is my responsibility along with the door stewards and thecongregation in general to locate new people and visitors to the congregation. Quite an awesometask! This has been met with mixed success over the past twelve months. There are gift packsavailable for new comers but while people in the UPBC are very good at welcoming newcomers fewgo to the next step of giving them a WELCOME / GIFT PACK so the new people escape withoutcompleting the special Care Card that would record their visit and allow follow up where

appropriate.

PASTORAL CARE TEAM I must acknowledge my faithful Pastoral Care Team. Cherene Slater Prayer Chain Prayer Chain use varies in its business but it is a significant

means of communicating the needs of people in need of prayer. Robyn Waldron Meals This is an important ministry of encouragement and support for

people in short term need. Garry Gooden Garry helps with locating new people and following up people who have

been absent for a time. Garry also supports me with general visitation of people in need andalso helps integrate people into the congregation.

Noelene Hunt Prayer is a vital part of Pastoral Care both for individuals and for the church

as a whole, to say nothing of the need of the team members for prayer. Noelene isenthusiastic in encouraging us to pray and praying for the team.

Monica Toelken Monica has become a vital part of the team particularly in the clericalsupport she gives.

Gisela Toelken Gisela is the newest member of the team who support me as EventsCoordinator. Gisela organizes an d prepares meals for a number of events that we have toencourage and integrate people in the church.

MEANS OF SAYING THANK YOU It is important to show appreciation to the many volunteers whowork in the church. This has been done in a variety of ways. Mostly verbally and in writing butthank you luncheons have been conducted as a means of saying Thank You to the many

perhaps a hundred or more people who serve their Saviour and the church.CHANGE OF CULTURE Part of my initial brief as Pastor Pastoral Care was to change the culture ofthe church. This was understood to mean

Change the expectation of Unley Park Baptist Church that all Pastoral Care matters, exceptnon critical matters, were to go through the Senior Pastor.

Encourage those with issues to seek help directly from other Pastors not just the SeniorPastor.

Encourage the established people in the Unley Park Baptist Church to discover new peopleand give them a Welcome Pack. Also to encourage the new people to complete theSpecial care card so that follow up is possible.

Realizing who had been absent for some time and both follow them up and mention thesepeople to the Pastor Pastoral Care for follow up.

Has the culture changed?While there are many good things happening visitors from Victoria commented on the genuinewelcome that came from the door stewards / welcomers and by many in the congregation there isalways room for improvement in locating new people and giving welcome packs , locatingabsenteeism and people in need and mentioning them to the Pastor - Pastoral Care.

I must say thank you to the many people who have encourage and prayed for me. This is indeedneeded and greatly appreciated.

Allan Stanley-Smith

Pastor Pastoral Care


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CHILDRENS PASTOR

Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in yourtruth and teach me, for you are God my Saviour, my hope is in youall day long. Psalm 25 vs 4&5

This verse has become very precious to me this year. Thesebeautiful words written by the Psalmist so long ago, clearly andsimply capture the heart of the Childrens Ministry. As matureChristians we know our God is faithful and true to His promises andthat He is the giver of hope and truth. So what a joy and privilege itis to teach our children here at Unley Park that God loves them and

desires to save them, guide them and be their hope all day long.

The past twelve months has been a wonderful time of learning and growing as theChildrens Ministry team has worked happily together at Play Group and UPbc ChildrensChurch on Sunday mornings. I wish to thank the team for their support, enthusiasm andcommitment. It has been exciting to see the many blessings that have been ours as we haveprayed for our children, shared our love for Jesus and watched the childrens relationshipwith Him deepen.

The Traineeship Progam for young women who wish to develop their skills in our childrenswork continues to be a positive ministry. This year we have seven trainees who work withthe little ones in Creche, Little Tots and the Kindy/Reception Small Group. It is great to seetheir enthusiasm and to know that we are preparing for the future of Gods ministry.

It has been a delight to work with the Playgroup teams on Tuesday and Wednesday

mornings. Our Playgroup has a real heart for children and has actively sought opportunitiesto demonstrate the love of Jesus through building relationships with the parents, carers andtheir little ones. This is a very significant outreach program in the church and I ask that youcontinue to pray for its ministry. I wish to thank Marlene Salmon and Lyn Hill who lead thisteam of dedicated women.

The Childrens Ministry continues to have a small and positive interaction with the TheatreBugs who use our facilities during the week. It has been a joy to greet many of the parentsand to have an opportunity to invite them to join Playgroup or to just generally chat andmake them feel welcome in our Church.

God has given us an amazing number of young lives to nurture, cherish and instruct in Hisways. A responsibility but a great and joyous privilege!

It has been inspirational to be a part of a pastoral team who has such genuine love,authentic commitment to and vision for our church community. The support and prayerfulbonds that have brought us together have made this year a time of growth, challenge andexciting future possibilities.

Jesus said, Suffer the little children to come unto me!Once again May this be our prayer , may this be our reality.

Kathy Heath


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You never can be 100% sure what you are gettingyourself in for when you join a new church community,and as a church you are never 100% how your newminister is going to go! This past year I have really

enjoyed getting to know LifeChurch. They are a fantasticbunch of people, and it's been a nice surprise to find just

how much of a good fit we are for each other. So this year has been a year of discernment. We havespent a lot of time reflecting on who we are and how God calls us to participate in his mission in theworld. Many thanks go to the congregation, the LLT and the Strategic planning steering group, forrunning and participating in this process of discernment. It has clarified a lot of things for us:

That as a church we are highly relational - our focus is on relationships rather than events. We valueauthenticity and informality. We place a high value on God's word. We encourage participation inleadership, and have a passion for discipleship and evangelism.

We believe that God has brought us together as a church community for a purpose - we have a roleto play in his mission to reach the world. And after much thought and prayer we believe that ourcalling is to reach those we are already in relationship with - our friends, colleagues andacquaintances. We believe that God has brought LifeChurch together to grow one another intoauthentic followers of Jesus as revealed in the bible, and to invite people we know and encounterinto relationship with Him.

We have a vision that as a church we would have a faith that affects the whole of our life. Togetherwe will: share life with each other, develop relationships of accountability and trust, be prayerful,and be generous with our gifts, time and resources. As a church we will raise people up, provideopportunities to grow and develop, take risks, be generous and send people out. And we aim to

create safe places for our friends to experience the fantastic community that exists at LifeChurch,and to invite them to ask questions and learn about Jesus.

This is a vision that we are really excited about pursuing in the coming years. The year ahead isabout working towards this vision and running with the vision we have discerned - so please pray foras we go about pursuing this dream we believe God has placed on our hearts.

It is already starting to happen. This year we have seen 2 baptisms, and numerous child dedications.We have had lots of new people join LifeChurch. Our camp this year was the biggest we have everhad, and half of the people there had been at the church less than 12 months. We have started up anumber of new small groups, lots of people have joined small groups and we've run bible studies for

non-Christians and new Christians. Richard Watson runs a soccer ministry that connects with over 40people - many from refugee backgrounds. People are growing, and developing their gifts. At thesame time, some of the 'old faces' are heading off overseas and to other places. Megan McLaughlinand Marilyn Clarke have stepped down from the LLT and Luke Howard has joined. We have beenbehind budget, but have shared openly with the church about our finances and the call for us all tobe good stewards and our giving is increasing.

On the whole it has been a great year. There are always challenges to face, but this year we havebeen laying a foundation for the years ahead by clarifying who we are, putting in place goodprograms, and addressing practical issues. I can't wait to see what the year ahead brings as we seekto follow God and build on this foundation. By his grace he is at work in us!

Yours in him,

Gavin JonesMinister of LifeChurch

ASSOCIATE PASTOR Gavin Jones LifeChurch


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MINISTRY APPOINTMENTS

PastorateSenior Pastor Rev. Neil RyanPastor - Pastoral Care Allan Stanley-SmithInterim Pastor - Youth Seth EmeryAssociate Pastor LifeChurch Gavin JonesChildrens Pastor Kathy HeathLink Ministries Carl Collins

Ministry Leadership TeamNeil Ryan Peter Battersby (Chair)Allan Stanley-SmithGavin Jones LifeChurchDarren HumphrysJoe YoungChristine GouldGarry GoodenNoelene HuntHeather WaldronKen LeembruggenCarl Collins (observer)Kathy Heath (observer)

Vision Trustee TeamRobert Waldron (Chair) Neil RyanPeter BattersbyDouglas Castle

ADMINISTRATIONTreasurer Ben TaylorAdministrator Heather WaldronHuman Resource (HR) John DewhirstOffice Staff Garry GoodenOffice Staff/CACET Robyn WaldronChurch Auditor Ben Sanders

Wedding Coordinator/MYOB Trish HallProperty Officer David HealeyWH&S Officer Vacancy


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LOCAL MISSION

Playgroup Kathy Heath

Childrens Ministry Kathy Heath

Youth Seth Emery

Mens Ministry Rohan Kimber/Carl Collins

Small Groups Neil Ryan

Leisure Club (Seniors) Allan Stanley-Smith/Doug & Sandy Castle

Womens Ministry Margie Stevens, Rosie Harris

Worship and Advocacy Christine Gould

PA Audio/Sound Vacancy

Multimedia & CD Ministry Andrew Waldron

Overseas Mission Robert Waldron

Basketball Club Peter Battersby


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OVERSEAS MISSION


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OWEN AND SARAH AMES Missionaries to Japan

Owen, Sarah, Rachel (18), Jessica (15) and Joshua (3) AMESChurch Planting in Tokyo, Japan Taking the Risen Son to the land of the Rising Sun

We are OM (Operation Mobilisation) missionaries seconded to work with TEAM (The Evangelical

Alliance Mission) in Japan. Our team the Tokyo Metropolitan Ministry Initiative opened the SonRiseCaf in Tokyo in October 2009. SonRise Church is a church plant, started in the caf.After recently completing an 11 week home assignment in Australia, we returned to Japan in lateAugust. We are back into participating in the various ministries of SonRise Caf and SonRise Church.It is a good chance to reflect on the last year that has seemed to fly past so quickly! A number ofministries that started last year are continuing to gain momentum:

We have had a great response from the local orphanage to sending volunteers there once amonth. Through one of our supporters, we were also able to take handmade clothing for eachchild, and at Christmas we were able to donate a monetary gift. All of these things have helpedto strengthen our relationship with the staff and children.

Sarahs mummy and me English class has also taken off with the class expanding quickly. After anumber of children graduated to kindergarten in April, it wasnt long before 6 new children andtheir mums joined the class! One of the highlights of this ministry was having the childrenparticipate in our Christmas service, which encouraged many of the parents, siblings, and evengrandparents to attend. The class also was the catalyst to start a parenting circle, which startedin June.

The university outreach continues to thrive and its been great to have our co -worker Davidfinding opportunities to create ways to meet the students outside of uni, as well as Owen being aregular attendee at their English club. The Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas social and summerBBQ are all considered not -to-miss events and provide a great opportunity to share the gospel

with these young people.

This year has also seen some big changes at the caf, with Midori, our long term staff worker,moving on to other employment in April. As we wondered how we would be able to keep the cafopen and staffed each week, a local pastor gave us the name of a Christian lady in his congregationwho had experience as a pastry chef. Mahoku joined us in May and has been a wonderful asset tothe caf. At the same time God provided 4 other part time people who could help to fill in one day aweek and assist on busy Friday Night Live events. We marvel at Gods provision! We hav e less thanone year of our lease remaining, so we are earnestly praying for Gods guidance and provision forthe future of SonRise Caf. SonRise Church has now moved back to the caf as it was becoming toodifficult to guarantee rental of the community centre. Sunday services and weekly bible studiescontinue to include a number of seekers. We look forward to seeing lives transformed by themessage of salvation in this spiritually dark nation. We covet your continued prayers and support!


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We want to express our sincere thanks toeveryone at UPBC for your continuedfinancial and prayer support of our familyand ministry with OMF Inter-nationalhere in the Philippines. With manyexpanding opportunities for UPBC, wetrust that our work here can continue tobe an effective extension of UPBCsministry across the globe. Since arrivingin 2007 weve been involved in bothhosting and managing OMFs Manilaguest house / conference centre andproviding IT and administrative supportfor the Philippines field. Prior to all ofthis we spent two years at the BibleCollege of Victoria, so we have now been away from Adelaide for 8 years!

Tim has been of great help to many of our colleagues with the various issues they experience withtheir computers as well as assisting with IT issues in the OMF Manila office. After consolidatingcomputer and phone networks (including installing and programming a new PABX phone system) hehas continued to implement a comprehensive on and off-site backup strategy for each officecomputer. Both our Field Director and Field Administrator constantly echo their gratitude for hishelp in these areas. Tim is also on the Field Finance Team and trains other guest-house managers to

use the cash-sheet application he developed.Bronwyn continues to enjoy managing the household, spending more time with our children. Inparticular she has prepared Annalise for school, both socially and academically and is now helpingboth Annalise & Kaitlyn be ready for school in Australia. Shes also walked Kaitlyn through theadjustment of being the only one at home when Annalise did start school. Being freely available toassist the children with their homework has also been enjoyable for her.

Annalise now joins Stephen, Joshua and Amie at Faith Academy, travelling an hour each way for anearly, 7am start! Stephen (Year 8) loves playing music and sport whilst Joshua (Grade 5) isdeveloping his artistic skills and Amie (Grade 3) enjoys reading books and all things girlie. Annalise(Reception) is clearly a bright young girl and Kaitlyn remains the talkative youngest sibling whodoesnt like to be left behind in anything.

We are really enjoying getting to know our friends at Union Church of Manila better by attending aweekly small group. Ti m attends Mens Fraternity at church and has also started a discipleshipgroup with other missionary men, which is proving helpful for all involved.

We hope it wont be too much longer before we finally return to Adelaide and we are very muchlooking forward to catching up with old friends and making some new friends at UPBC. It is our longterm goal to continue serving those reaching the lost for Christ in the Philippines, and we also hopeto be able to encourage you to be a part of what God is doing all over the world, including in yourown neighbourhoods and communities.

God Bless

Tim & Bronwyn,Stephen, Joshua, Amie, Annalise & Kaitlyne-mail: the badger family @omf mail .com

Annual Report 2013 the badger family @omf mail .com serving those reaching the lost for Christ in the Philippines


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LOCAL MISSION &MINISTRIES


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MINISTRY LEADERSHIP TEAM (MLT)

Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow!

The Ministry Leadership Team formally carries the responsibility for the day to day managementand oversight of Unley Park. However, we are aware of Gods equipping and enabling and the

provision of many saints who join together to do His work. As a Team we are very conscious of theresponsibility and privilege it is to serve, and this is evident as we commence each MLT meeting

spending time with God seeking His wisdom and guidance. As I write this report and look backover the past year, I can see how God has answered our prayers and how He has been so faithfulto us here at Unley Park Baptist. We give thanks to Him, from whom all blessing flow.

At the beginning of each year, we set aside a morning to listen, pray and plan for the year ahead. In2012 we established our goals based on the feedback received from the Congregation survey. In2013 reflecting on the results from the National Church Life Survey we agreed that the 2012 goalscontinued to be a helpful way to focus our efforts. These goals assist us plan and allocate theresources that God has entrusted to us, in order to be the Church we believe God has called us tobe. Below are our goals and some of the undertakings chosen to achieve them;

1. Commit to the word of God and prayer with an emphasis on our small group ministry We have intentionally partnered with City Bible Forum where prayer and the

reading/discussion of Gods word is encouraged through networks of small groupsprimarily in and around our city.

The teaching from the pulpit remains a vital way of revealing what God is saying tous through His word - Many of Neils sermons are available on the Church websitefor further reflection, often with questions to help us think further about what Godcould be saying to us.

The MLT remain committed to prayer. Each week prior to the morning service andregularly after services, people are praying, as are many others in our small groups.

Throughout 2013 we have continued to support and encourage our small group

ministry, including the establishment of several new groups.

2. Encourage authentic expressions of faith and worship One of the most obvious changes in the past year was changing the morning service

time to 10am and commencing with fellowship together. We are confident this hashelped build authentic community, as we enter into worship together.

During our worship times we have intentionally encouraged members of the churchfamily to tell their story of how God has shown Himself in their life.

The Mission Exposure Trip to Vietnam was another significant way in which peoplewere encouraged to step out in faith, beyond their comfort zone and trust God.

Authenticity is also encourage at UPbc where our Children show Love in Actionsupportin g those who dont have the resources that we have access to.

3. Pursue intentional connections with the wider community The Play Group continues to be a great connection with the local community The MLT has agreed to financially support our local schools chaplaincy program

demonstrating our commitment to this vital ministry Support of the Munchiez Van ministry has continued throughout this year, as have

some groups serving at WestCare. Several Link Events were held over the last 12 months which provide a unique

opportunity for us to meet during the week and invite friends to listen to high profileguest speakers/presenters.

Increased use of our premises by other groups also provides valuable links with ourlocal community.

Many of our regular ministries, whether Youth, Men, Women, Basketball all haveelements where people from the wider community are included.


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4. Build church community through integrating newcomers, and practicing hospitality Regular Church community events have been programmed during the year to give

space for the church family to be together. Events such as the Christmas StreetParty, Church Picnic, Entertaining Angels, Hobbies Night and Grand Designs allprovide a way for the Church family to serve, care and love one another.

Regular New-comer morning teas have been a great way to welcome new church

family members, help us identify one another and make it a little easier to fit in. Revitalised Mens and Womens ministry have also provided increased opportunities

for us to be with one another, integrating new-comers and building our churchcommunity.

5. Stimulate key ministries to children, families, youth and young adults. Kathy Heath (Childrens Pastor) together with her leadership teams have continued

to provide an amazing place for our children to learn and grow. There areapproximately 100 children on the UPbc roll!

Within UPbc a Traineeship Program has been designed this year for teenage girls todevelop their skills in the Early Childhood Ministry.

Seth Emery (Interim Youth Pastor) has continued to be great leader of our YoungPeople. Not only have the groups, Friday Night Youth and Wednesday Night DEEPgrown in size but more importantly the growth in spiritual maturity has been evident.

The Ministry Leadership Team is continually thankful for the many people, individuals and teamsthat give of themselves to the work of the Church at Unley Park. We are aware of many whograciously and generously serve in ways that are seen and unseen on a regular basis. We have seenGod at work through one another serving together as one body. The MLT were tremendouslyencouraged by the entire churchs support of the Administration Upgrade Project where over$25,000 was raised in a few weeks to improve technology and freshen up the place.

I wish to express my sincere gratitude to each member of the MLT (refer list at the front of thereport) for their dedication and great heart in which they sacrificially serve. It has been great towelcome Heather Waldron, Darren Humphrys and Ken Leembruggen to the Team. Heather Waldronwas also warmly welcomed to the MLT in her capacity as Administrator. Darren provides aninvaluable link between the LifeChurch Leadership Team and the MLT. Ken has accepted a newportfolio within the MLT of Spiritual Growth and Development, an area identified requiring greateremphasis. As I have written in previous reports, this whole team continues, with Gods grace, tohave a great sense of purpose and unity and desire to serve Him with integrity and humility. This isnot something we take for granted, but which we pray for regularly.

Finally, to our Pastoral Team, thank you the sacrifices you have made for the work of Gods Church.We know that you have gone above and beyond. We are grateful for the enthusiasm and integrity inwhich you serve, but more so for the focus you have on Jesus and the desire you have for all of us toshare in His love. May God continue to bless, guide and nurture you and your families as we serveHim together.

Peter BattersbyMLT Chair


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VISION TRUSTEE TEAM (VTT)

The VTT has met regularly over the last 12 months and has addressed various issues pertaining tothe Church.

Of particular note has been the decision by the team to offer Neil the opportunity to take 3 monthssabbatical leave next year. This was an initiation by the team, exclusive of Neil, in recognition of themany years of service he has given us but more importantly to allow Neil, and hopefully Lyn, thetime to pursue further study and become involved in other areas of service. We are still workingclosely with him with respect to this and no final decision has yet been made as to the exact timingnext year or which areas of study or service he will pursue. The challenge for all of us will be to dowhat we can to take up responsibilities and service created by his absence.

We have also been working closely with our mission families. We have been encouraged by hearingfirst hand from the Ames and hearing of how God is working through the Cafe ministry in Tokyo.With the imminent return of the Badgers we have been working with OMF and the Philippine teamwith respect to their homecoming and their immediate future. We are looking forward to theirreturn after such a long period on the field.

We are encouraged by the way we see God at work in our Church. We continue to be highlysupportive of Neil, as our Senior Pastor, and we are looking forward to all that God will do throughus as we continue to serve him in the coming year.

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LINK AND ASSOCIATED MINISTRIES

One day per week equivalent:

The Link and Associated Ministry role throughout year three has continued to develop and takeshape in accordance with identified and changing needs.

Initial responsibilities related to the coordination and delivery of community based Link events,designed to help us as a church better connect with our surrounding community. The success ofsuch a model relies heavily upon those within the church being prepared to invite those who do notnormally attend, or even associate with UPBC to Link events.

The recent Euthanasia (Link Event) information evening presented by Dr Graham Grove was verywell attended. Link events are at all times designed to provide information of real value, addressingkey social issues that impact us all at some level.

Whilst we will continue to conduct such events, a major focus will be on the ongoing development ofLink Ministries through a range of alternative programs offered via an already extremely wellestabli shed womens ministry program, thanks to Margie Stevens and Rosie Harris. By the end of2013 the establishment of a mens ministry leadership group, headed up by Rohan Kimber and I willbe in place. This group will be responsible for the coordination of a range of mens ministry events tobe conducted throughout 2014.

MET (Mission Exposure Trip)A real highlight of 2013 was after eight months of coordinating, planning and conducting teampreparation sessions the Vietnam MET finally came, but far too quickly passed! It was a fantastic andchallenging time, and that for those who were a part of the team Im sure will never forget theexperience. The next MET is scheduled for 2015.

Associated ministries that have evolved within my initial role under the leadership andaccountability of Neil (Senior Pastor) include:

Chairing and coordination of weekly ministry team meetings. Connection with team members in order to provide support on an informal level outside of

weekly team meetings. Coordination of ministry team retreats. Coordination of team development/conferences Conducting staff /team reviews. Coordination and leading of Mens Biz Attend worship team fortnightly meetings Coordination and leading of Vietnam Mission Exposure Mission Trip (May 2013) Coordination of the next MET - 2014/15 Provide support to the senior pastor in relation to a wide range of ministry and sensitive

pastoral matters.

I want t take this opportunity to thank Neil for the privilege of serving under his incredible leadershipand example, as well as the MLT and all members of the UPBC. It would be remiss of me not tothank and affirm such a great ministry team consisting of Neil, Allan, Seth, Heather, Kathy, Garry,and Gavin (Lifechurch), who serve with such great commitment, dedication and passion!

We should also never forget those who serve so faithfully behind the scenes as well!

God bless & regards,

Carl Collins


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CHILDRENS MINISTRY - Upbc

Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name. 1 Chronicles 29:13

It is with thankful hearts that we reflect on the blessings God has given us during the past year as wehave seen many exciting changes in our Sunday Morning Childrens Ministry Program. In October

2012 we decided to implement the 10 oclock Church Coffee ti me and to call our Sunday morningChildrens Program Upbc . Upbc has continued to minister each week to approximately 100 childrenfrom birth to the 12 year olds. We have fostered a program that provides opportunities for ourchildren to develop meaningful friendships during Coffee Playtime where they share a variety ofactivities that stimulate conversation and co- operation. We have established a Childrens Churchwhere we are encouraging our children to actively engage in Praise and Worship. This time is thenfollowed by age appropriate Small Groups where the children have the opportunity to study GodsWord and through interactive experiences establish a deepening relationship with Jesus and agrowing biblical understanding.

Our leaders and helpers have continued to work with the Scripture Union Curriculum, Bubbles,

Splash and Xtreme , to teach and encourage their Small Groups using related discussion, drama,quizzes and craft activities. We have developed a Little Tots Program based on AndrewMcDonough s Lost Sheep Series which provides a visually colourful power point for each of the Biblestories. The Little Tots love to hear these stories and as each story is able to be repeated severaltimes a year they are beginning to recognise the characters and know Jesus loves them. Zone 67Bible study presented by the teams of Kim and Rosie Harris, Lindsay Crowe and David Healey havebeen assisting the transition of these early teens towards becoming active members of our YouthProgram.

Upbc s Love in Action program has grown from a desire to show Gods love to those whose lives arechallenged by poverty. Love in Action has two aspects an At Home in Adelaide focus and OverseasPeople in Poverty . The children have embraced Love in Action with enthusiasm and greatexcitement. During winter 2012 they collected many cans of soup and then pairs of warm socks in2013 for Westcare. The Busy Womens Bible Study joined us and helped us give beanies and glovesas well. Between December 2012 and June 2013 we have provided 6 home water filtration units forfamilies in Kenya, 23 pairs of chickens for families to develop a home industry and 3 goats forfarmers in Nepal. Currently we are organising Operation Christmas Child for the Samaritans Purseand on September 8 th the children in Upbc experienced packing 8 shoe boxes, ably lead by Zone 67.We wish to thank the Church community for supporting us in these ventures and we are lookingforward to continuing to show Gods love to others in this way.

I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to the many leaders and helpers who have been involved withUpbc this year. Thank you for your commitment, enthusiasm and genuine desire to share the love ofChrist with each child . (Thanks for wearing the yellow tabards and T-shirts too.)

I wish to thank the Church fellowship for your prayers, encouragement and amazing support duringthe year. Please continue to pray for our children and the Childrens Ministry and to praise God forHis wonderful faithfulness and His amazing blessings.

Kathy HeathChildrens Pastor


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PLAYGROUP

In 1 Thessalonians 2 verse 8 we read We love you so much that we are delighted to share withyou not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you have become so dear to us .

This has been the focus of Playgroup as we have reached out to others throughout this year onTuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 in the Tinsley Hall. Playgroup is a wonderfulway of being in contact with the wider community as it is a great place for meeting parents,grandparents and carers and of course their little children.

During the year our Playgroup has provided over fifty families with an opportunity to spend timeplaying with their children and a chance to make new friends in a safe and nurturing environment.Many of our families have no family members living in Adelaide and so we are able to offer themsupport and companionship. Recently we have been really excited by the number of non-Englishspeaking, Asian mothers, grandparents and even fathers who have joined us. This is a specialministry for Playgroup as we provide a point of regular contact which enables each of these familiesto feel welcome, comfortable and loved.

Once again Playgroup has provided a program for children from newborn until they are schoolage, offering a wide range of toys, crafts and both indoor and outside activities and play. We havehad lots of different playing and themed learning experiences for the children as we believe thatfree-play and discovery are very important in the growth and development of each child. Thechildren have been encouraged to make choices, investigate, experience, learn and have fun. Theyenjoyed Snack time and loved to be involved in the weekly themed craft activities. At the end ofeach session the parents and children have enthusiastically engaged in an interactive Story-tellingand Music-singing time where they have enjoyed learning little songs and doing fun actions.

All our leaders and volunteers are trained in line with our Child Protection Policy and are committedto providing a friendly and caring environment and to being relational and intentional in outreachand purpose for Christ. Our Playgroup volunteers have encouraged those who attend to share issuesand situations happening in their lives so that as leaders and helpers, and as Gods children, we havebeen able to offer support, encouragement and prayer.

I wish to thank all those who have faithfully and enthusiastically supported Playgroup each weekwith their time, energy and prayers. We thank God for the leadership and blessings of MarleneSalmon and Lyn Hill and for the commitment and joy given each week by Lorraine Badger, SandyCastle, Glenda Congdon, Eleanor Harding, Lyn Ryan, and to Kerryn Coffrant who has helped us whenweve needed an extra pair of willing hands. Thank you also to John Badger and Bob Hill for onceagain be ing Playgroups Mr Fix Its .

We recognise that all children are a precious gift from God and it is a wonderful privilege to share intheir early developing lives and to be able to be witnesses of Christs love to these precious families.

Kathy HeathChildrens Pastor


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WORSHIP AND ADVOCACY

The last twelve months have been challenging and encouraging. What a privilege to continually findways for our church family to connect with other, to grow in their relationship with God and to liveauthentic and God glorifying lives. We live in a crazy world that tells us we need to look afternumber one and demands that we have the latest gadgets and that our material possessions andwealth somehow determines our status in society.

Over the past year our worship services have included testimonies, interviews and personalchallenges to encourage us to consider looking out for others and to realise that we have aresponsibility to be faithful to share what we have with others.

The worship team has again included some new faces whilst others have chosen to step down for awhile. Each person that has a connection with our team is committed, enthusiastic and valued onthe team.

A big thankyou from me to Neil Ryan, Mark Ryan, Annette Lawrence and Carl Collins for their regularinput into our Worship leaders meetings. They are a wonderful team to meet with and to thrash outthe challenge of fronting up each week and putting together a meaningful service that connects,involves and encourages people in their faith. It is also a privilege to have such faithful and inspiringteaching from the pulpit each week.

At each of our Thursday night rehearsals we have been working our way through the Psalms. Theleader shares a thought each week, which has been a blessing for the team on so many occasions.It has been great over the past year to see new members join our tech team. Whilst some have nothad a great deal of experience their willingness to learn, get experience and be a part of what we aredoing has been great.

The new part of my role within worship has been advocacy. What a privilege to consider ways wecan speak out for those who cant speak out for themselves, to provide practical and financialsupport where it is needed and to seek God in knowing what direction he wants us to be going inrelation to showing His love to others.

One of the ways we gave people the opportunity to give was through our Be Love Sunday. It was awonderful time of sharing and response. Many people in our church family sponsor children butmany others have now also signed up. For some it is the first time they have sponsored a childwhilst for others it was an opportunity to sponsor another child. How wonderful that communitiesin Cambodia have now been given more oppo rtunity to become self sufficient and provided for. ItsGods love in action.

I guess in wrapping this up I can see our worship services in the next twelve months again beingchallenging, encouraging, sacrificial, unique, authentic, helpful, faithful to Gods word and hopefullytimes together that make us want to connect with each other and to go out in to the worlds we livein and be great representatives of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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SPIRITUALITY

The spirituality portfolio is new to the MLT this year, and reflects the leaderships desire to not onlyensure that the administrative functions and the vision of the church are well managed, but also thatthe MLT is engaged in the spiritual side of church life at UPBC.

The aim of this portfolio is to help us to define, as individuals and as a church, what it is that webelieve what things are fundamental to our faith. In addition, we want to learn how thesefundamental beliefs play out in practical terms in our daily lives.

In order to answer these questions, the MLT has decided to conduct a number of in-depth surveys inthe coming year. Participation will be completely voluntary and survey respondents will have theoption to remain anonymous if they wish.

Each survey will focus on only one topic, starting with Prayer Life as our first survey topic, to befollowed with Bible Study, the Holy Spirit, Worship, and Faith at approximately 3-month intervals.

The aim is to examine each topic in some depth, but with simple-to-answer multi-choice typequestions. Our goal is that we will all be challenged to think about our own faith and wrestle withour beliefs, and that we will all be stimulated to discuss elements of our faith with our fellowbelievers at UPBC.

The MLT will use survey-analysis tools to assimilate individual responses, to give an overview of ourchurchs belief patterns. This data can then function as material with which the leadership of UPBCcan continue to grow the church vision, and to direct areas of teaching and group discussion.

The first of these surveys will commence in late September.

The early months of the spirituality portfolio have been consumed with developing the structure andthe details of this survey process. It is hoped that the next annual report from this portfolio intwelve months time will be able to focus on the outcomes of this process and the impact that thishas had on the spiritual life of our church.

I look forward to seeing what we can learn from this process in the coming twelve months, andwhere this exciting portfolio can take us in the years to come.

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LEISURE CLUB

The Leisure Club is a worthwhile monthly activity of the Unley Park Baptist Church. It caters forpeople in the retired age group and older. The club has welcomed a number of youngermembers in the last two years. The Leisure Club reaches people outside the church and for allpeople it supplies an interesting and varied programme of activities that takes the members outand about as we ll as utilizing different sections of the church property.

The Leisure Club has an active and enthusiastic committee comprising Allan Stanley-Smith,(Coordinator) Suzanne Stanley Smith, Marlene Salmon, Cliff Parken, Helen Marsland, Meg Theel, ValPark, (Treasurer) Frank Park, Doug Castle and Sandy Castle.

The Program for the last twelve months follows -

2012 2013

20/7/12 Christmas in July.17/8/12 Air traffic Control Whats it allabout - with Jamie Milner.19//9/12 Were going on a Bear Hunt. 2/11/ 13 - Glass blowing.16/12/13 Celebrate Christmas with theCantorae Singers

15/2/13 A Cutting Good Time StampTrimming.15/3/13 The Maritime Museum and a cruise onthe MV Archibadenoch.26/4/13 Gods provision as told by three chosenpeople.17/5/13 Travel Quiz.21/6/13 - Movie Afternoon. Salmon Fishing inthe Yemen.

Included in the years activities was the purchase of a goat from TEAR Australia and a goat fromGlobal Interaction.

It was interesting to note that the stamps that we sent to Queensland, via the Adelaide BaptistOffice, contributed to the $50,000 raised from the sale of used stamps from 1 st July 2012 and sent toGlobal Interaction.

God has greatly blessed us as we attempt to honour His name in all that we do.

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PRAYER MINISTRY

Just a brief report to thank all those who have joined in the encouragement to pray in our churchfamily.

Thank you to all who have set time aside individually or in small groups, or when one or two peoplemeet together to pray. In prayer at the church whether before the Sunday morning service, or on

those special times in the church lounge after the service about every 6 weeks or so, have beenparticularly encouraging.

I am conscious that many are praying at small group times, and we have been encouraged byprayer two or three times each month in the Thursday Prayer Group at Margie Stevens home.

Let us keep encouraging one another in our busy lives to set aside time to wait on the Lord and seeHis answers to prayer.

Noelene Hunt

BASKETBALL

2012/13 was another successful year in the Unley Park Basketball Ministry.

We had seven senior teams in the competition four mens and three womens. Weekly trainingswere held on Thursday evenings, with games being played Saturday afternoons.

We were excited to welcome back Neil as the Club chaplain, and his weekly devotions at trainingprovided the opportunity to share our hope and faith with other members of the Club, and toencourage and support each other.

It was awesome to have regular spectators out at games and to know we have regular prayersupport, and we are thankful for the support our church community provides this ministry.All teams were part of finals last year, which was a great effort by everyone involved. The mens C1team (coached by Jon Dyer) won their grand final!

A special thanks must go to all our volunteer coaches for the time and effort they put in to attendingtrainings and games, and to supporting their teams and fostering a positive basketball community.Thanks must also go to the Basketball Club Administration Team of Pete Battersby, Brett Humphrys,Joe Hutchinson and Susan Dyer.

We look forward to continuing the basketball ministry through 2013, and to sharing Gods love andcare to those in our sporting community.

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COMMUNITY

Once again this year we have continued to be strategic in planning events so that we are inclusive,particularly focusing on new comers trying to make it easier for them to integrate into our churchcommunity. We have also endeavored to foster the building of relationships with another and haveencouraged the church family in offering hospitality to newcomers and folk we do not know so well.

In order to achieve these goals we have:

Arranged Newcomer Morning Tea/ Information Sessionsand

Organized community events in which the church family could participate in arelaxed atmosphere

Arranged Newcomer Morning Tea/ Information SessionsIn order for newcomers to know who the church leaders are, what our ethos is and to answer anyquestions about our fellowship we arranged Morning Teas to which these folk were invited.However when we changed our starting times to commence with Morning Tea at 10.00am we thenchanged our format to holding Information Sessions in the Church Lounge after the morning service.Over the past 12months we have held:

Morning Tea on Sept 30 th 2012 when 16 newcomers attended. Information Sessions on May 2013 when 5 newcomers attended Information Session on August 11 th 2013 when 6 newcomers attended

Another Information Session is planned later this year.

To enable the church family to get know each other better Community Events were organized withan emphasis on family. These included:

November 2012 Entertaining AngelsHospitality lunch where 8 Families hosted 48 folk. This was a great time to meet and get to know folkfrom the church.

December 9 th 2012 Street Party & Christmas ConcertThis was a wonderful night, very cold but with scores of families in the local community attending.Again the music was great with many of our folk involved.

April 7 th 2013 Church Picnic at Concordia CollegeOn a bright sunny day we enjoyed a happy family fun time with folk chatting and engaging in variousactivities and sports and the children expending heaps of energy.

April 2013 - Hot Cross Buns Easter Morning TeaAfter the Good Friday Service we shared a community time of fellowship over delicious hot crossbuns and a cuppa.

June 30 th 2012 - Entertaining Angels hospitality weekendThis time 12 families hosted over 50 folks for lunch. Once again this proved a great way to get toknow folk better.

August 31 st 2013 Grand Designs family fun night

This event was a great time for families and friends to display their designing andbuilding skills and at the same time to interact and have some fun. A Quiz wasconducted and each correct answer gave the group points which were then used topurchase materials to build the dream home. Peter Hillan was the Adjudicator and theBuckland/Hirst team won the prize for the best design with their Queenslander.


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In order achieve our goals and to make the community events such a success many folk havegraciously given of their time and effort. I am unable to name everyone but I do wish toacknowledge those who have been on the various organizing committees and to thank them fortheir assistance. They are:Tam Battersby, Heather & Andrew Waldron, Dan Page, Doug & Sandy Castle, Annette Lawrence,

Suzanne Stanley Smith and Chris Gould.

We have received encouraging feedback that we as a church are a welcoming and caringcommunity. On behalf of the MLT may I convey our a ppreciation to you for Demonstrating GodsLove and Care to others. Let us continue to continually be on the alert to take every opportunity togrow and build relationships with newcomers and with each other.

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ADMINISTRATION

The last twelve months has seen the Administration Team continue to work through the many andvaried challenges and opportunities facing church communities at this time. We live and work in anincreasingly regulated environment. As a result we need to ensure we are aware of our obligationsand work through how we can best continue to serve and care for those in our community.

WH&S With new WH&S legislation we are obliged to look at what we need to do to be compliantand to keep people safe as they use our facilities. Baptist Churches of South Australia are working ona document that will guide Baptist Churches through these changes.

FINANCE -Ben Taylor advised us earlier this year that he would not be continuing as our Treasurerafter June 30 so we would like to acknowledge and thank him for all the work he has done in thisrole. Thank you to John Dewhirst for keeping the accounts in order. There are many hours spentevery week to achieve this.

We would also like to acknowledge Ben Sanders and his company for their generosity with helpingus set up MYOB. Trish Hall has spent many hours with Mark Greiger from Sanders Accountinglearning the ropes. We appreciate the time and effort that has gone into this crucial training. Trish isnow able to record all budget items, salaries, GST, BASS and keep our accounts up to date.

PROPERTY Jason Pruszinski was asked by the MLT to look at our facilities and produced a StrategicFacilities Review document which includes a Heritage Assessment, recommendations for - (1)Heritage Management (2) Building Safety and (3) User Needs. This document will be the basis forany future redevelopment/renovations of our buildings and property. This comprehensive documenttook many days possibly weeks to put together so thank you Jason for your generosity with yourtime. At the time of writing this report a committee has been formed to look at future renovations(Neil Ryan, Jason Pruszinski, David Healey, Kathy Heath, Gavin Jones and Heather Waldron). The MLThas asked Jason to develop a Master Plan for the Unley Park Baptist Church property that willprovide a clear direction, staging options and indications of likely cost to inform decision makingaround future site maintenance and development priorities.

New street signs once again designed by Jason have been erected on Northgate Street. Quoteshave been sought to paint the exterior woodwork of the church buildings and the painting is due tostart late this year. New carpet was installed in the meeting room and Gavins office renovationswere completed.

PEOPLE -A special thank you to Robyn Waldron, Monica Toelken and Garry Gooden for their help inthe office. David Healey, Andrew Healey and John Badger continue to work behind the sceneswhenever there is a building maintenance need. One phone call or email and it can be considereddone. Thank you.

This being the first year as Administrator a role new and somewhat daunting to me - I would alsolike to thank Neil Ryan and Peter Battersby for their patience and time as they have guided methrough so many areas of the job.

Thank you to all those in the administration teams looking after finance, WH&S, police checks, childprotection training, kitchen maintenance, all those on rosters, assembly delegates, property &maintenance, IT, Insurance, compliance and office staff. These are the people who on a verypractical level enable us to function within the confines of being a voluntary organization. I amcontinually amazed by their willingness to offer their time, hard work and generous spirit to ourchurch family.

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FINANCE

The financial statements for the Unley Park Baptist Church Inc. for the 2012/13 financial year areattached.

The statements show a net surplus for the year of $25,120, following the surplus recorded in theprior year of $7,195. Whilst the surplus might indicate a healthy financial result, the surplus in thecurrent year is largely attributable to the income received from renting the manse following Neilsmove to his own home, and increased financial contributions from groups using our facilities, ratherthan a strong uplift in offerings or major cost savings being achieved.

Disappointingly, offerings fell year on year, as they did in 2011/12, despite the clear support andcommitment from members for a budget which anticipated increased offerings over the prior year.

It is critical that all members look at their level of financial contribution to enable the valuable workbeing undertaken here at Unley Park to not only continue but to grow. We also have significantongoing requirements in terms of the church premises of long overdue improvements to facilities.Maintaining and improving these important roles and facilities will simply not be possible without anincreased level of offerings. The response to the appeal to fund equipment and upgrades waspleasing and shows what can be achieved.

The church continues to hold a reasonably strong net asset position, with an improvement in cashreserves over the prior year.

Offerings fell short of budget by $41,000 or 13%. The offerings budget was set at this level in light ofthe expenditure budgets set. The expenditure budgets were set at the levels they were, in order toappropriately resource areas of need identified by the MLT and broader church membership. Thewindfall gains in terms of manse rent, hall dona tions from the groups using our facilities andexpenditure savings, merely hide the underlying core issue that we are simply not giving enoughfinancially, for what the church is looking to achieve for/provide to, its community.

I ask that you prayerfully consider your personal contributions to assist in improving church financesso as to enable the ongoing vibrancy and spiritual growth of the church.

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Unley Park Baptist Church Inc.Balance Sheet

As at 30 June 2013

NOTE 2013 2012

Current Assets

Cash and Cash Equivalents 197,632 176,020

Receivables - 414

Other - -

Total Current Assets 197,632 176,434

Non-Current Assets

Property Plant & Equipment 1 214,366 215,862

Total Non-Current Assets 214,366 215,862

TOTAL ASSETS 411,998 392,296

Current Liabilities

Creditors & Borrowings -3,878 989

Provisions 2 92,684 89,696

Monies Held in Trust 3 42,865 47,581

Other - -

Total Current Liabilities 131,672 138,266

Non-Current Liabilities

Provisions 2,908 2,452

Total Non-Current Liabilities 2,908 2,452

TOTAL LIABILITIES 134,580 140,718

NET ASSETS 277,419 251,578

EQUITY

Accumulated Funds 68,922 43,081

Reserves 208,497 208,497TOTAL EQUITY 277,419 251,578


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Unley Park Baptist Church Inc.Statement of Income & ExpenditureFinancial Year Ended 30 June 2013

NOTE 2013 2012

Income

Offerings - UPBC 289,427 299,210

Interest 6,876 7,906

Life Church Contribution 77,352 40,438

Other 4 98,021 45,168

Total Income 471,676 392,722

Expenditure

Leadership, Teaching & PastoralCare

5 102,154 106,040

Youth & Families 6 71,659 49,613

Outreach 7 142,298 95,289

Work of the Wider Church 8 13,500 13,500

Administration 9 42,555 59,872

Property 10 74,390 61,212

Total Expenditure 446,556 385,526

NET SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) 25,120 7,195


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Unley Park Baptist Church Inc.Notes to the Financial StatementsFinancial Year Ended 30 June 2013

2013 2012

1. Property Plant & Equipment

Land & Buildings 209,250 209,250

Office Equipment 3,382 5,073

Furniture & Fittings 1,734 1,539

214,366 215,862

2. Provisions

Professional Development 5,104 5,104

Building Maintenance - Church 12,918 12,918

Building Maintenance - Manse 12,027 12,027

Furniture & Equipment 21,515 21,515

Remove/Relocations 1,120 1,600

Senior Pastors Travel 9,092 10,038

Annual Leave - Pastors 17,162 17,162

Annual Leave - Laypeople 6,105 6,105

Audiovisual Ministry 3,227 3,227

Other Payroll Liabilities 4,414 -

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2013 2012

3. Monies Held in Trust

Basketball Club 2,388 7,825

Creative Ministries 3,086 3,086

Fellowship Fund 6,346 5,319

Seaman Legacy 522 522

McKnight Legacy 4,729 4,729

E Theel Legacy 10,000 10,000

PE Theel Memorial Fund 10,000 10,000

Mens Fellowship 133 252

Life Church Unley - 510

Big Week Out - 575

Kids Club 575 -

Special Gifts Community Program 2,000 2,000

Special Gifts Building Fund 3,025 3,025

Special Gifts P Nazary Visit 60 247

42,865 47,581

4. Other Income

General Donations 2,551 460

Hall Donations/Hire 13,576 3,848

Specific Missionary Giving 15,628 17,247

Missionary Fundraising 7,494 2,623

Manse Rent/Fundraising 32,346 14,400

Special Appeal - Equipment 24,570 -

Sundry 1,856 6,590

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2013 2012

5. Leadership, Teaching & Pastoral Care

Pastoral Salaries - UPBC 73,631 73,186

Superannuation and On-Costs 17,930 18,097

Pastoral Care Allowance 5,460 5,636

Preaching Fees 298 200

Training & Development 1,348 3,086

Worship & Music 2,140 2,651

Senior Pastors Travel 1,200 2,219

Other 147 965

102,154 106,040

6. Youth & Families

Pastoral Salaries - UPBC 59,355 41,587

Superannuation and On-Costs 7,913 4,347

Skylights Childrens Programs 3,906 3,284

Youth & Families Ministries 485 395

71,659 49,6137. Outreach

Community Outreach 6,439 333

Missions 3,843 2,053

Pastoral Salaries Life Church 67,584 39,405

Contribution to Life Church 8,674 -

Missionary Families Support 35,193 35,633

Link Ministry 19,481 17,503Other 1,083 360

142,297 95,289


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2013 2012

8. Work of the Wider Church

SABU 8,000 8,000

SFI 5,500 5,500

13,500 13,500

9. Administration

Admin Salaries & On-Costs 30,255 34,418

Bank Charges 656 551

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Internet 1,164 1,996

Kitchen Supplies 1,033 1,150

Office Equipment 757 200

Organ & Piano 900 1,132

Printing & Stationery 4,147 3,835

Telephone 3,193 4,050

Sundry 450 12,608

42,555 59,872

10. Property

Cleaning 7,802 6,896

Gas & Power 7,303 6,332

Rates & Taxes 7,714 6,922

Repairs & Maintenance - Manse 1,431 7,846

Repairs & Maintenance - Buildings 37,064 21,382Insurance 13,076 11,834

74,390 61,212


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Documents

UPBC Annual Report 2013