Sunday Worship
8:45 am - Chapel
11:00 am - Sanctuary
Childcare available for both services
Sunday School
10:00 am * Adult Formation
10:30 am * Fellowship
Nursery
The Nursery is available for children up to 3 years old during both services
Assisted Listening Devices and Large Print Hymns are available for our worship service on Sunday morning.
Please request them from the ushers.
Mission Statement...
We glorify God by engaging in worship, pursuing justice, and nurturing all
who enter our doors.
Ministers
The Congregation
Staff
Kelly Abraham,
Director of Youth & Their Families
Kelly Nicol,
Director of Children's Ministry
Marlon Hurst,
Director of Music & Arts
Tina Wagoner,
Organist
Kathi Fleming,
Director of Children's Choirs
Mark West,
Facilities Manager
(Ministry Support Team)
Pastoral Staff
Mark T. Davis, Pastor
Caitlin Foehse, Associate Pastor
Sanctuary/Chapel Entrance:
174 North Mill Street
Office Entrance:
171 Market Street
Office hours:
M-F, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Phone: 859.252.1919
Fax: 859.281.6864
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On the Journey... Mark Davis, Pastor
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Hello Friends,
Schools have just opened their classrooms but our doors have been open week in and week out all summer. We don't close. Although the pace of summer is different, even for churches, we have nonetheless been fully engaged in ministry in a variety of ways.
- We have gathered to celebrate life and acknowledge the truth that death comes, inevitably, to us all.
- We have remembered with thanksgiving Geoff Malloy, Allen Smith, Ambrose Givens, and Noi Doyle.
- We celebrated the baptism of Maurice Ford Startsman and Elizabeth Pryor Nielson.
- Our classrooms, though not full, have been open every Sunday, and our weekly Bible studies have gathered every Tuesday morning and Wednesday evening.
- We continue to celebrate the Lord's Supper every Sunday in the Chapel at 8.45 am.
- We have welcomed numerous visitors and 5 new members joined during the summer.
On August 28th, we heard a reprise of music from Music and Arts Camp, "Oh, Jonah," in which over 80 children participated in June. It was fabulous to hear them sing of a "Whale of a Tale." We jumped back into fall last week with a the Church Picnic, where over 160 people came to enjoy delicious BBQ, fun and fellowship.
On the last Saturday of August, we served, in total, more than 150 meals to hungry folks in our city. Those meals and others required the kitchen, the utilities, the insurance, the food and the extraordinary volunteer hours of nearly 20 different members and friends of our congregation.
And...even with very heavy storms, no leaks! Thanks to our Property Team, Mark West and Terese Pierskalla, we have apparently finally solved problems decades in the making.
When LOGOS begins, the children will enjoy the bright, new children's ministry classrooms outside the sanctuary, If you haven't seen these then walk around, it's pretty special.
All of this requires prudent use of the financial gifts given us. In the summer, that giving slows though we remain plenty busy, please consider an extra gift or a catch up gift to help us pay the bills, do the work and carry on with the vital ministry we share with each other and the surrounding community.
In the coming month, you will learn more about our 2017 Fall Financial Campaign: Spread the Love. Below, you will be introduced to the energetic team that will spearhead this effort. Take time to greet and speak to either or all of them.
Your generosity makes a difference.
Be well and do good,
Mark
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Hello Friends... Caitlin Foehse, Associate Pastor
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Dear Friends,
I am excited about a number of things but one thing that I would like to highlight is our FPCSelfies: Spread the Love campaign. I hope you will participate!
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As you prepare to come to worship, here are the scripture texts that will make up the Sunday services this month.
September 4th:
Deuteronomy
30:15-20; Psalm 1;
Philemon 1:1-21; Luke 14:25-33
September 11th:
Exodus 32:7-14; Psalm 51:1-10;
1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10
September 18th:
Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113;
1 Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13
September 25th:
Amos 6:1a, 4-7; Psalm 146;
1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31
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Congratulations to...
Cathy & Tom Hanna on the birth of their grandson, John Cotton Hofmeister, son of
Julie and Scott Hofmeister,
Pam and Sam McGee
on the birth of their 7th grandson,
Benjamin Morrison,
son Jamie and Jeff Morrison,
Kelly Abraham on her appointment as the Director of Montreat Music and Worship Conference 2019,
LeTicia and Michael Preacely
on the Baby Dedication of their son, Jayce Bryson Nathaniel Preacely August 14th,
Scott Ruck and David Duralde on their marriage August 13th.
Let us keep one another lifted in prayer.
Steve,
the nephew of Tom and Marjorie Holzfeind, who is very ill in Chicago,
Becky Rudd, who continues to struggle with and seek treatment for chronic pain,
Keitha Ames,
as she remains at home as a result of her surgery.
If you would like to be included among the Care and Concerns, please contact Karen Mossman at
karenferromossman@gmail.com or 859.382.9713.
Intercessory Prayer Network...
This network is maintained by members who offer intercessory prayer for anyone in need. Prayer requests can be made by calling Hazel Farley at (859) 273-4415 or the church office at (859) 252-1919.
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PW Council Officers
The next council meeting will be held September 6th at 5:30 pm in the FPC Dining Room.
Officers for the upcoming year are:
Co- moderators: Susan Buhrow (Nov-Feb), Susan Combs (Aug-Oct) and Marty Turner (Mar-May)
Secretary: Alice Hollingsworth
Treasurer: Karen Young
Communications: Katie Amato
Resources and Historian: Linda White
Church Women United Liason: Gloria Burd
PW Circle Leaders:
#2 Treasurer: Donna Hill
#3 Co-Chairs: Mo Ethington & Caroline Stanfill
#4 Co-Chairs: Jan Marshall & Tricia Milner
#5 Co-Chairs: Nancy Butler, Lee Carroll & Anna Jarvis
#6 Co-Chairs: Bethany Rice & Diane Kraft
Mission Matters to PW
with Guest Speaker Carissa Herald
The annual Fall Gathering
will be held at Burnamwood on Saturday September 24th. This is a wonderful time to gather with Presbyterian Women from the Transylvania Presbytery. The speaker is
Carissa Herold
who is a
Marketing associate for PCUSA and a PW staff member of Horizons magazine.
Herold will discuss the PW mission ministries including the Roma Development Project, Partners for Just Trade and two closer-to-home ministries.
Lunch and registration costs are $12.00.
9:30 - 10:00 am, Registration & Fellowship
Deadline for reservations - Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Bread for the World
Led by Dee Reynolds
Survive and Thrive
is this year's theme and it focuses on nutrition and health of mothers and children around the world. As a collective Christian voice for an end to hunger, Bread for the World equips churches and individuals so they can have an impact on our government policies.
Tuesday, September 13th
Beaumont Presbyterian Church
1070 Lane Allen Rd
10:00 am
Snacks and Fellowship at 9:30 am
Circle Meetings
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Circle
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Hostess
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Address
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September 12th, 2:00 pm
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Sayre Christian Village |
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Circle 3
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September 8
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Leigh Qualls |
TBD
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Circle 4
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September 8
th, 6:30 pm
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Susan DuArte |
634 Central Avenue |
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Circle 5
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September
13th, 7:00 pm
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Barbara Cain |
527 Laketower Drive # 104 |
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Circle 6
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September
19th, 6:30 pm
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Debbie West
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321 Rivers Edge, Richmond
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Circle 7
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September
12th, 6:00 pm
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Kif Skidmore |
3756 Park Ridge Lane
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*If you or someone you know would like to join Circle 2 for bible study, please call Donna Hill, (270) 535-7556.
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Music & Arts News
Marlon Hurst, Director of Music & Arts
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Jim Brancaccio |
IN THE GALLERY:
On display through September:
A Journey of Four Artists
Kirsti Anderssen, Jim Brancaccio, Glenna Hamilton and Cristina Igelmo share their talent in an exhibit of works that are thought-provoking, inspirational, colorful and fun. These multi-talented and creative printmakers continue to explore printmaking as well as mixed media, bookmaking and sculpture.
For a preview of more artwork, click the link below.
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Youth Ministry News
Kelly Abraham, Director of Youth & Their Families
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Youth Connection
(9th-12th grade youth)
Traveling mercies, love and prayers to our college-bound seniors:
Colin Fleming, Clay Brewer, Emma Calhoun, Emily Cashman, Kathryn Hurst, and Isabel Green
You will be missed!
Welcome to our newest Youth Connection members:
Anna Grace Hurst, Isabelle Fleming, Duncan Carling, Carter Zent, Hampton Jefferson, MaiMai Hanna, Emily Host, William Hundley, Van McKinley, Jacqueline Mullins, Elizabeth Nielsen, & Vivian Rudd
Live Out Loud 
(6th-8th grade youth)
Welcome to our newest Live Out Loud youth members:
Maddie Powell, Jake Nahra, Claire Abraham, Hale Pettit, Bailey Ooten, Megan Mullins, Pierce Nunnelley, Joshua Preacely, Samantha Scott, Charlie Jefferson, Tatum Dunn & Ralph Bright
Our first LOL event is a Pool Party next Sunday, September 4, 3:30-5:30 pm, at Harrod's Hill Pool (3339 Ridgecane Dr.) kabraham@fpclex.org. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
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Children's Ministry News
Kelly Nicol, Director of Children's Ministry
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4:30-7:30 pm
Theme: Fired Up!
September 14: Summer Camp
September 21: Rio Olympics
September 28: Crazy Hair
Registration is OPEN! Click the link below.
LOGOS is a mid-week, intergenerational & relational, after school program that provides opportunities for Christian education, worship and fellowship for children and youth through 12th grade. As a comprehensive program, it provides an excellent opportunity for deep Christian formation.
And, its lots of fun!
The success of LOGOS depends on adult participation. Our LOGOS leadership team has been hard at work planning another great year! A HUGE thank you to this great team:
Bettina Moorish & John Bowes, co-directors
Ann-Phillips Mayfield, kitchen coordinator
Tracy Mullins, family time coordinator
Griggs Powell & Mark Aubry, dinner deans
Vicki Gaver, Joe & Linsey Albert, recreation coordinators
Kathi Fleming & Sarah Aubry, worship skills coordinators
Matthew Deffendall, transportation coordinator
We look forward to seeing our new families at the Parent Connection on
September 7th at 7pm (come early for pick up and learn more about LOGOS)
Click here for the LOGOS Parent Handbook
If you have questions, or would like more information on LOGOS, you can contact
me
directly.
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I am thrilled that we are about to kick-off our programming for the 2016-2017 year! We have a bunch of wonderful classes and events planned for our children and families, I hope you will join us. Below you will find important dates as well as more information about each of our programs.
IMPORTANT DATES:
mark your calendars!
September 11th
Sunday School begins!
9:45 am
3 year old- Pre-K: Room 201
Kindergarten- 5th grade: Room 202
Welcome to Worship (2nd graders) begins!
11:15 am: Room 201
We will leave the worship service together after the Children's Blessing
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Sunday School
9:45 am
3 year old-Pre-K: Room 201
Kindergarten-5th grade: Room 202
Children's Classes resume this month on September 11th!
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FYI!!!
The FPC office will be closed Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day
The Pastor's Bible Study on Wednesdays has a new time and location,
4:30 PM in the Library
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Transition in Staff
For many months, Bianca has welcomed people as they came to the office. Now, as she continues her studies, she is moving on to other employment. We wish her well with her endeavors. We are actively looking for the next Office Support Specialist to be a friendly face when people come in and to complete the office team. In the meantime, when you come by the office, please come and see Terese Pierskalla or LeTicia Preacely who will be happy to help!
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FPC Welcomes Eben Hollingsworth as the new Treasurer
Eben Hollingsworth grew up in central, KY as a member of First Presbyterian Georgetown. Eben left Lexington for 30 years, marrying Marry Anne and raising two beautiful daughters, who now live in Atlanta and Chicago. Eben returned to us in 2011, joining FPC Lexington. During the 20 years he spent in Atlanta, Eben built a home software company which sold in 2010, also serving as Chair of the Personnel Committee of Peachtree Presbyterian Church. While at FPC, Eben had been a part of the Generosity Team, has been active with the Newcomers team and hosted Dinners for Eight. We welcome Eben into the role of Treasurer for First Presbyterian Church of Lexington KY.
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RECEPTION
FOR S
TEVE K
ELLY
Please join us and members of the Presbyterian Foundation to celebrate Steve's gifts to this congregation on
September 11th, following the 11:00 am service, in the Assembly Room.
Steve has been a member of First Presbyterian Church since March 17, 1991. He was appointed as Treasurer by the Session in 2008 and has served for eight years. As Treasurer, he has worked alongside many ministers, including Rev. Jeb Magruder, Rev. Morgan Roberts, Rev. Lee Bowman, Rev. Tom Farmer, and Rev. Mark Davis, and with many Session members. His calm demeanor and dedication to this work has been a gift to the session and to this congregation. He worked on the Forward in Faith Capital Campaign, which brought a beautiful restoration to the Sanctuary in 2006, and on the renovation of the Children's Education wing this year. On September 1, 2016, he became the chair of the Board of the Presbyterian Foundation, which manages the OneSeventyFour Fund and the Faith in Action Fund of this congregation and is based in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
We are thrilled for this new step in his career and his ability to impact so many congregations. We are deeply grateful for his generosity in offering his time, energy and dedication in leading the congregation as Treasurer for past eight years and fortunate to share in his continued leadership as Convener of Finance.
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Adult Forum
Sundays at 10:00 am
Bartlett Room (209)
We invite you to join us for "America: in the world, of the world, or what?" - an exploration of issues that face us as the presidential election draws near.
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re: formed
Sundays at 10:00 am
Breckinridge Room (210)
For almost two millennia, Christians have insisted that "the Bible is the church's book." However, there is no consensus about what that declaration means, let alone how to interpret the text and practice its teachings. Through collaborative conversations, this class will explore this foundational Christian claim by examining the following questions: What is the Bible? Why read the Bible? Why is it important? How was it formed? Is the Bible the Word of God? How do you read/interpret the Bible? Does the Bible canonize contradictions? Is the Bible relevant? Is it still authoritative?
Paul Jones has taught in the religion program at Transylvania University for over 30 years. Educated at Yale, TCU, and Vanderbilt, he has written four books and authored 26 articles. He is married to an ordained Disciples of Christ minister, and they have two adult children.
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Born Learning Update
Our Born Learning partnership with Arlington Elementary in the fall of 2015 was a great success. Volunteers from the Cornerstone Commission provided and served dinner to families attending. In order to alleviate winter weather concerns, the series of lessons was condensed into six sessions held every other week. This format seemed to work much better than spreading the program out over the course of the school year, as had occurred in years past.
This year, FPC will again partner with Arlington Elementary to provide dinner and also assist Arlington teachers in working with the children while their parents are in class.
Volunteers are needed for Shift I and Shift II. Shift I sets the tables, eats with our guests, cleans up, and should plan to arrive around 4:45. Shift II, arriving around 5:30, eats with the guests, helps prepare take away bags, and assists the Arlington teachers with the children's portion of the program.
The dates for the program this fall are the following Thursdays:
September 8th & 22nd
October 13th & 27th
November 3rd & 17th
If you are interested in volunteering with us this fall, please email Susan Keegan at
susanskeegan@aol.com
or call her at (859) 221-0933. Pam McGee is also available at
lobbyistjenkins@gmail.com
or (859) 227-2598 to answer any questions.
We tru
ly appreciate the continued enthusiasm with which the
congregation embraces this important partnership. Please do not hesitate to contact a Cornerstone Commission Member for more information.
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"Calling" all Tech Savy Members
We are in the process of soliciting information to replace our phone system. Our current system is out of date and replacement parts are no longer being made. In addition we need to make improvements to our door intercoms as well as be mindful of a system that will also work with our alarms. The Property Committee is seeking someone with telecommunications skills, interest, background that may be able to help us short term as we evaluate what system will be most efficient and cost effective for our staff, members and visitors. If anyone is interested please contact Ann-Phillips Mayfield at
apmayfield@yahoo.com.
Thank you!
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Pastor Relief & Benevolence Support
Thank you! When we receive donations for benevolence support, these gifts make a big difference! When someone comes in from the parking lot or off of the street, or when you direct someone in need to a pastor or the main office, we use gifts given to the Pastor's Relief to help those in need-with new boots, a bus ticket, or even on occasion a room for the night. The gifts of Kroger cards and Subway cards that we receive offer groceries or access to a healthy meal within walking distance. Keeping these in the office helps us do our best to give to people responsibly and identify those we see repeatedly, who may have deeper needs.
There are several ways to help: consider giving to the Pastor's Relief, bringing gifts cards for Kroger or Subway to the office, or when someone approaches you in the parking lot or near FPC-directing people to the office where we can meet with them and hear their needs.
A big thank you to the people who are helping make this office a place of caring!
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Created by Christ to Make a Difference
2016 Stewardship Campaign
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2017 Fall Financial Campaign
Spead the Love
Meet the Team
Adam and Melissa Edelen
joined First Presbyterian in 2012. Adam is Kentucky's former state auditor and the founder of Edelen Strategic Ventures. Melissa is an executive with Heron Therapeutics, a global bio-tech firm. Along with 10 year old twins sons, they live on a small farm outside Lexington.
Eben Hollingsworth
grew up in central, KY as a member of 1st Presbyterian Georgetown. Eben left Lexington for 30 years, marrying Marry Anne and raising two beautiful
daughters, who now live in Atlanta and Chicago. Eben returned to us in 2011, joining FPC Lexington. During the 20 years he spent in Atlanta, Eben built a home software company which sold in 2010, also serving as Chair of the Personnel Committee of Peachtree Presbyterian Church. While at FPC, Eben had been a part of the Generosity Team, has been active with the Newcomers team and hosted Dinners for Eight. We welcome Eben into the role of Treasurer for First Presbyterian Church of Lexington KY.
Steve Kelly
is a West Virginia native and a career banker, who came to Lexington in 1989 atCentral Bank, where he now serves as Director of Marketing & Sales.
He earned a BA Degree in Political Science from Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia. He is also a graduate of two graduate banking schools provided by the American Bankers Association, the School of Bank Marketing and the Stonier Graduate School of Banking. His previous service includes deacon, elder and chair of the Finance Committee.
Steve and Helen have been married 38 years and have been Presbyterians for 28 years. They have a son, Steve, who is a professional musician in New Orleans, LA and a daughter, Elisabeth Hunt, an architect in Charleston, SC. Elisabeth and her husband, Jason, have twin boys, Nolan and Liam, age 2.
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Thank You FPC!
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Want to Learn More about Just Lunch...
FPC's very own Judy Higgins, inspired by her participation in the Just Lunch ministry, has created a blog where she shares the stories of different attendees. It is usually updated with a new story weekly.
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Click on the links below to see how else we make a difference.
Diaconate Story - Rebekah Combs
Just Lunch Story - Rod Brotherton
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DID YOU KNOW...
You can sign up for the Presbytery Newsletter at the link below. Stay abreast of Presbytery news!
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DID YOU KNOW
The Work Order can be completed online electronically or in the office via hard copy.
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DID YOU KNOW
Sunday's bulletin is uploaded beforehand on Friday.
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FOR SCHEDULING NEEDS:
If you need to schedule a meeting, event, or gathering of any sort in our beautiful facility, please remember to contact the office in order to confirm space availability and officially get it onto the church's calendar.
Thank you for your assistance in advance!!!
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Quite a few items have accumulated in our Lost and Found closet. If anyone is missing something in your family, stop by the church office and check it out!
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Treasurer's Report
Financial Summary July 2016
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STRATEGIC OVERVIEW
Pledge receipts were up slightly in July from June, essentially matching budget. We have paid the last of the building improvement cost related to the renovation/repair of the children's area. We continue to suspend all non-essential expenses.
REVENUES & EXPENSES
Summary of Revenues
July pledges received were $70K, up from $59K last month against a monthly budget of $78. For 2016 so far, pledges are running $92K below our budget of 548K or 17% behind budget.
We received 40K from the 174 fund, consistent with our standard disbursement policies.
Please remember to maintain your giving even during the vacation season.
Summary of Expenses
Expenses were $142K for June compared to the budget of $92K. For the year to date, expenses have totaled $840K on a budget of $667K.
DISCIPLESHIP (Worship, Outreach, Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry, Other Ministry)
Discipleship expenses remain under budget.
RESOURCES (Administration, Building & Equipment)
Resources expenses were over by $88K on a budget of $26K. Building & Maintenance continues to run over budget for expenses related to repairs on the Education wing. For the year, Property & maintenance expenses have been $224K on a budget of $47K. Education wing remodeling total expenses have been $125K, which has now all been spent.
BELONGING (Fellowship, Membership, Picnic, Life Events)
Belonging expenses remain under budget.
Revenues/Expenses
Net revenues for June were -$17K compared to the budget of $-5K. For the year, net revenues have been $-189K on a budget of $5K.
N. Mill apartment operating costs YTD have been 30K. We continue to work toward our goal of break even for operations.
As of May 13, The Finance Committee and Session Quorum have approved a motion to stop all discretionary spending until pledges return to normal levels. While this does not affect salary & benefits items or the remaining costs for Education Wing remodeling, it will limit all other expense categories. We regret the need to limit spending but our budget deficit is currently $189K and pledges have not consistently met the budget. We have had to use our line of credit to pay for certain short-term budget items.
Line of Credit Balance .............................$396,636
Eben Hollingsworth, Treasurer
August 8, 2016
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Chancel
Choir,
7 - 8:30 pm
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Worship,
8:45 & 11:00
Sunday School,
9:45
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Pastor's
Bible
Study,
8:00 am
Morning
Prayer,
9
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Nominating Committee,
5:30
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6:30 pm
PW Council, 5:30 pm
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LOGOS,
4:30 - 7:30 pm
Pastor's
Bible
Study,
4:30 pm
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Campus Design,
5 - 6:15 pm
Born Learning Academy,
5:00
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7:30 pm
Chancel
Choir,
7 - 8:30 pm
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Worship,
8:45 & 11:00
Sunday School,
9:45
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Communion Planning,
12:00 pm
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Pastor's
Bible
Study,
8:00 am
Morning
Prayer,
9:00
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LOGOS,
4:30 - 7:30 pm
Pastor's
Bible
Study,
4:30 pm
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Christian Formation, 10:00
Continuing Conn, 10:30
VIPs
, 12:00 pm
Campus Design,
5 - 6:15 pm
Chancel
Choir,
7 - 8:30 pm
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Gallery Hop,
5:00 pm
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Worship,
8:45 & 11:00
Sunday School,
9:45
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Worship Design
1:00 pm
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Pastor's
Bible
Study,
8:00 am
Morning
Prayer,
9:00
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LOGOS,
4:30 - 7:30 pm
Pastor's
Bible
Study,
4:30 pm
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Born Learning Academy,
5:00
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7:30 pm
Chancel
Choir,
7 - 8:30 pm
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Just
Lunch,
11:30 - 1:00 pm
(Volunteers)
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Worship,
8:45 & 11:00
Sunday School,
9:45
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Diaconate Meeting,
5:30 - 7:00 pm
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Pastor's
Bible
Study,
8:00 am
Morning
Prayer,
9:00
PW Coordinating,
5:30 - 7:00 pm
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LOGOS,
4:30 - 7:30 pm
Pastor's
Bible
Study,
4:30 pm
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Chancel
Choir,
7 - 8:30 pm
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