2. Table of Contents
Oromocto Pastoral Charge
Rev Robert McDowell, M.Div, R.P.C. 3
Winter and Spring Meeting of the Congregations 4
Joint Session 4
Session, Special Report, Pine Grove 6
Ministry and Personnel 7
Mission and Service Fund 8
Pastoral Charge Treasurer 9
Pastoral Charge Financial Statements and Proposed 2012 Budget
• unaudited 11
United Church W omen 16
OPH Singers 17
Presbytery 17
Oromocto United Church
Stewards 18
Oromocto United Church Financial Statements and Proposes 2012 Budget
• unaudited 20
Senior Choir 25
Sunday School 26
Trustees 27
Building and Grounds 27
Rotary Club Monday Night Dinners 28
Pine Grove United Church
Pine Grove Financial Statements 29
• unaudited
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3. Rev Robert McDowell, M.Div, R.P.C.
Last summer Jack Layton died. He wrote all Canadians a letter that was released after his death.
Remember his final words to us?
My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair.
So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world. All my very best. Jack
Layton
His words impacted many of us regardless of political affiliation or leaning. We respected him
because whatever else he stood for he was genuine and deeply caring. We listened to him because
he spoke to the kind of change that needs to be embraced if we are to become the kind of society
that can see us collectively navigate the social tumult that is appearing on our horizon.
As this report is being compiled the new budgets are beginning to be released. Economic decisions of
the past are bringing new and difficult realities to us at a time when we are increasingly depending on
social services. We now see how deeply seated greed is becoming, how shortsightedness compiles
into social fragility and how entitlement translates into a less compassionate country.
As a church we have been experiencing revenue declines as those on fixed incomes continue to
adapt and those in their earning years see less disposable income. The generosity of our members
continues to be a great value within our church. For that we all thank one another. Yet we also see
that harder times are rapidly approaching.
In the 1980’s I bought a canoe from an Amish business owner in Pennsylvania. He did own a car but
owned a computer, who did use electricity but had a generator to power his computer when he
needed it and he traveled everywhere by horse power. As I discussed this apparent incongruity with
him he said his community very carefully about what they introduced to their lives. They evaluated
new products first from the perspective of health and secondly asking the question “will this give us
more time with our family and more time with our God?” Most new things did not meet the criteria of
this test. I was struck by the intentionality of this approach. We often fail to recognize that many of
life’s options are like glue. Each time we interact with our choices some of it sticks to us. We live
assuming someone is looking out for our best interests. We are far too casual. We often don’t notice
what is sticking to us. It is not until we are faced with the necessity of change that we realize who we
have become. .
If we are to live a life together valuing that “Love is better than anger, Hope is better than fear and
optimism is better than despair,” than we will have new skills to learn. We live in a very angry society
filled with depression. We live in a very fearful society. And sadly, we have no idea if we are building
a better world. We love to sing “Go make a difference, we can make a difference.” We know we do.
We make many important differences.
The ministry you support me in makes a great difference in Oromocto and area. I know the many
ways each of you are involved in boards, committees, groups, neighbours, fellowship, attentiveness,
education etc that makes a great difference and is to be valued. Don’t underestimate how important
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4. our collective ministry is for we are the church that goes about applying its faith without flying its
‘denominational’ flag over our work.
As you read the pages of this annual report remember the ministry we have and have had as we think
about the kind of ministry we are still asked to have.
Winter Meeting and Spring Meeting of the
Congregations
One of the challenges in being the church arises when the business of the church overrides the
ministry of the church. This is commonly experienced in many churches. It is easier to talk about
dollars, wood and nails than the things the church ought to be doing. To this end we conducted an
experiment that has been successful in some other places. We tried to separate the meeting dealing
with the ministry of being the church from the business of running the church. This has resulted in
some confusion that is still lingering.
For the sake of clarity this is where we are at in the evolution of this aspect of our life together. There
will be one annual report produced for the winter meeting that will receive all reports. The winter
meeting will be the AGM and it will be a business meeting. The Spring Meeting will be a workshop
format and will ONLY have that business that has emerged since the Winter Meeting. There may be
none. There may be a nomination. The purpose of the Spring Meeting will be to talk about what we
are doing in our ministry. In this manner it is our goal as a church to spend time together discussing
what we are doing or can be doing to make our life together better and more faithful at a meeting
separate from the meeting when we do budgets and year end business.
Related to this is some concern over communication. Many are still used the former way whereby
people would make reports to the various meetings such as council. We are encouraging all reports
to be made to the whole congregation from time to time through stand up reporting before worship or
printed reports. This has not caught on yet other than some efforts by the M&P. The Church Council
meets to review the church financials on a regular basis and to conduct such business as can
properly come before it for decision or discussion. Otherwise we are expecting information to come to
the whole of the church. We are interested in reducing our meetings to what is necessary and giving
any group that meets on behalf of us all the authority it needs to lead in its responsibility.
Joint Session
The Oromocto Pastoral Charge has a Joint Session which means that it is made up of members from
both Oromocto and Pine Grove congregations. Session is the ‘court’ of our church. That means it is
the body of the church that requires all its members to be full members of the United Church of
Canada so it can address those concerns required by the manual to be made by full members only.
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5. Such an issue has come before the Session this year in the form of three remits. These pertain to
multiple possible doctrines of faith in the United Church of Canada. This is an example of how the
United Church of Canada continues to be a leader in the World Council of Churches. The question
before the Session is to vote on adopting three new expressions of faith to be added to the statement
that formed the UCC in 1925. What is particularly unique in the question is that these four possible
expressions are exclusive. That means they do not agree although they have much in common.
Collectively they represent the diversity of faith found across the church from what might to be called
traditional to contemporary faith. Session chose to open up the question to the whole church and
although the membership of the church does not have a vote on this the members of Session are
keen to hear reactions.
An interesting concern that demonstrates some of the sensitivities that Session has to sort out from
time to time had to do with listing names in the service. When people are unable to attend for one
reason or another there was some embarrassment in having their names listed as a candle lighter or
reader. We discontinued the practice and then Session experienced feedback that other people
wished the names be listed so people can come to know one another.
We purchased several copies of Marcus Borg’s novel “Putting Away Childish Things” and after the
Session members read it we encouraged all church folk to read it. Many did and found this novel of
modern faith to be not only a good read but very insightful. This was a good program for faith
development and continues as the books continue to circulate within and outside the church.
We chose not to have a Christmas Day service as it fell on Sunday and almost all the members
surveyed said they would not be attending.
Notable Session highlights of 2011 Include:
The 170th Anniversary Service of Oromocto United Church
Hosting the Oromocto Legion for Remembrance Service
Welcoming and orienting Karla Gimby and Lisa Blundon as Elders
Electing Karen Topilnyckyj as Clerk of Session
Hosting the 2011 ecumenical Keep Christ in Christmas service
Hanging of the Greens, Passover and expanded Loonie Lunch
New Members 2011:
Karla Gimby Jennifer Gardiner
Andrew Gimby John McNeil
Baptisms 2011:
Ava Vera Paul
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6. Carley Maria June Stennick
Elisabeth Ann Deutscher
Naquel Antonia Shelby Jean Reid
Marriages 2011:
John Michael Morrell and Ehmeele Lelania Angella Toney, April 16, 2011
Scott Donald Charles Stennick and Natasha Elisabeth Lees, Oct 1, 2011
Funerals/Memorials and Burials 2011:
George Caswallen Wall Woodrow Keith Penny
Mary Helena Wood Matthew Richard Seeley
Thomas Lorne Winter Robert Bertram Reid
Jean Elinor Ginter Ena ‘Joan’ Colbourne
Denise Kathleen Tremblay
Session, Special Report, Pine Grove
In 2011 the Pine Grove elders Mary Louise Trynor and Barb Court began a discussion with the
members about the possibilities, benefits and risks involved in realigning the relationship between
Pine Grove and Oromocto United churches.
The purpose of this letter is to document what has been said thus far and to outline clearly what is
being asked, what is behind the conversation and what the process would be should the members of
PG choose to pursue a new option.
The first thing to note is that all decisions in this matter begin with the members of Pine Grove. The
second thing is that no one is suggesting closing Pine Grove United Church. What is being discussed
is a realignment of the current relationship. What is on the table are a number of options stemming
from the question, “has the time come to look at doing things differently?”
There have been several Sundays this past year when very few came out to worship. The maximum
number of worshippers is about 14. There has been some modest growth but issues of aging, family
opportunity or need etc has meant others are less able or willing to attend. Is it worth maintaining all
that goes into being two separate congregations when only 7-9 people are attending the 9 a.m.
service?
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7. Being separate means three treasurers, confusing annual reports, multiple accounts, 2 boards of
Trustees, separate stewards, separate worship times etc. Would one worship strategy or a more
integrated strategy mean we all might be more successful in ministry and congregational growth?
So what are the possibilities? Pine Grove services could be fewer, perhaps once a month or even an
evening service from time to time. We’ll still have summer and Christmas services of course. Or we
could stay with the same service schedule but become one congregation with two properties again
eliminating the complexities that accompany separate administration. This would mean one
committee of stewards, one board of trustees and one Session [as we have now] and one treasurer.
Pine Grove could continue to have its own offering envelopes, its own membership, its own building
fund and account for its own revenue/expenses within one reporting system instead of what we have
now.
In this sort of realignment there are interests that need to be identified, defined and agreed upon. For
example the Pine Grove members may fear that their ‘little’ church may lose its identity in the larger
whole. This may happen but is less likely if an agreement is struck that identifies Pine Groves’
primary interests and how these interests will be managed. For example the Pine Grove members
could be the ones to decide how the building fund monies are used. Identity could also be preserved
by showing all Pine Grove revenues and expenses separately on Pine Grove’s own lines within one
financial statement. We could look at how other churches have managed their amalgamations.
There is no pressure to make this decision. The conversation will continue in 2012 and should a
consensus begin to form we will begin a formal process to move forward in such a manner that all the
questions can be clearly answered before a decision is made.
Ministry and Personnel Committee Report
for 2011
Committee Membership
There were four members on our committee in 2011: Roy Lane (PG), Norma MaGee (PG), Dorothy
Boudreau (OUC) and Fiona Cogswell (OUC).
Meetings with Employees and Volunteers
M & P met with all but two of the employees and volunteers of the church over the past year. In
2011, there were many individuals who contributed to our pastoral charge and we would like to take
this opportunity to thank them for their contributions. As part of its duties, M & P must make sure
criminal record checks are up to date according to United Church policy. Each United Church must
establish its cycle for reviewing these checks.
Minister’s Performance Review
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8. M & P met with Rev. McDowell for his annual performance review in September. M & P has not
received any notification of upcoming sabbatical leaves at this time.
Hiring of Employees
Jennifer Chiasson, our church secretary, has agreed to take on additional duties as bookkeeper for
the Oromocto United Church and the Oromocto Pastoral Charge.
Training for M & P Committee
In January, Dorothy Boudreau and Roy Lane attended a training session for M & P committee
members.
Goals for 2012
Our goals for the upcoming year remain:
To continue to be visible and available to the congregations
To support and assist employees and volunteers in both congregations
MISSION & SERVICE FUND STATEMENT
AT 31 DECEMBER 2011
The Mission and Service Fund funds the work of the church nationally and internationally. It supports
the resources for our worship life, children’s ministry, global partnerships and efforts promoting
justice, peace and care of creation.
2011 Covenant $ 23,000.00
Amount received from congregations and forwarded to $ 22,345.44
UCC M&S fund
Amount Contributed under Covenant $ 654.56
Amount received from congregation to emergency $ 875.00
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9. appeals for Japan Earthquake $ 130.00
Respectfully Submitted
Heather Tesselaar, Treasurer
OROMOCTO PASTORAL CHARGE
PROPOSED MISSION & SERVICE FUND CONVENANT FOR 2011
The proposed Mission and Service Fund goal for 2012 is $23,000.00.
Pastoral Charge Treasurer Report
As of the end of 2011, from a financial perspective there are two significant financial challenges
facing the church. After three years of finishing with close to a balanced budget, decreasing offerings
coupled with increased building expenses, caused a major deficit from the Oromocto United Church.
This is discussed in more detail in the OUC Stewards Report and has shaped this year’s proposed
budget. It was necessary to reduce the allotment from the churches as not doing so would potentially
result in a situation where the OUC did not have sufficient cash in its operating account to cover
expenses. It is possible for the pastoral charge to run a short term deficit this year. However, this it
not sustainable.
The second financial challenge is that of fiscal leadership. Louise Ried, who had generously stepped
forward to take on the Pastoral Charge Treasurer position in 2010, was unable to continue with her
duties into 2011. I, Heather Tesselaar, was asked to take on the position in the interim while the
Church Council sought a new Treasurer. Despite announcements in church, in the bulletin and
personal contact being made with those whom the Council felt may be willing, no one has been
willing to step forward to assume the position of Treasurer. To make the position less onerous, the
Office Administrator has taken on the book keeping duties. The responsibilities of the Treasurer now
consists of communicating with the book keeper on all matters related to the churches finances,
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10. submitting the financial statements to the Church Council on a monthly basis and directing the
Council’s attention to any anomalies and developing the yearly budget for presentation at the Annual
Meeting. As I will be moving out of the Oromocto area this spring it is imperative that someone steps
forward to fill this position.
On a less gloomy note, Mission and Service offerings have remained consistent over the last three
years. The pastoral charge finished this year within 3% of our Mission and Service covenant again
this year. Consequently, an increase in the covenant is not recommended this year.
Respectfully Submitted,
Heather Tesselaar
Oromocto Pastoral Charge Financial
Statements and Proposed 2012 Budget -
UNAUDITED
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11. OROMOCTO PASTORAL CHARGE
Balance Sheet As at 31 December 2011
ASSETS
Petty Cash - Minister 50.00
Petty Cash - Office Manager 50.00
Chequing Bank Account (1) 13,080.99
Total Cash 13,180.99
Housing Allowance Fund (2) 111,113.92
Relocation Fund (3) 8,935.09
Misc Receivable 1,567.00
HST Receivable 140.04
TOTAL ASSETS (4) 134,937.04
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LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable 205.00
TOTAL LIABILITIES 205.00
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EQUITY
Equity Year Ending 2010 131,373.58
Net Income for All Accounts 3,358.46
TOTAL EQUITY 134,732.04
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 134,937.04
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1. Benevolent Fund Balance of $1608 is currently held in Chequing Account.
Youth Group funds of $141.02 are currently held in Chequing Account.
2. Housing Allowance Investment is held in a GIC through Manulife
Investments with a maturity of 27 March 2012, payout annually on 27 March.
Redemption from GIC (at 4.25%) to Daily Interest Account at Manulife made
annually on 27 September.
3. Relocation Fund is held in cashable GIC (at 0.15%) through Scotiabank
maturing 22 December 2012
4. The Pastoral Charge has two places of worship whose market value is not
include in the total assets. Pinegrove United Church was constructed in 1848
and Oromocto United Church was constructed in 1961.
Respectfully Submitted
Heather Tesselaar, Treasurer
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12. OROMOCTO PASTORAL CHARGE
Statement of Operations As of 31 December 2011
Actual 2011 Budget 2011 Percent
REVENUE
Oromocto United Church 58200.00 60600.00 96.04
Pine Grove United Church 14700.00 15800.00 93.04
Pastoral Charge Offering 250.00
Interest Income (transfer in from Housing Allowance GIC) 4487.20 4500.00 99.72
Fundraising
GST Auction 2615.00 3000.00
Passover Supper 365.69
Total Fundraising 2980.69 3000.00 99.36
Other Income
Loonie Lunches 850.32
Bulletin Offerings 40.00
Total Other Income 890.32 500.00
TOTAL REVENUE 81508.21 84400.00 96.57
EXPENSES
Personnel (Payroll and Benefits)
Minister's Salary 39519.00 39519.00 100.00
Minister's Housing Allowance 12000.00 12000.00 100.00
Minister's Benefits (CPP, EI, Pension) 10342.06 10500.00 98.50
Continuing Education & Learning Resources 736.88 1500.00 49.13
Mileage - Minister 1537.90 1500.00 102.53
Supply Minister Wages 464.00 500.00 92.80
Mileage - Supply Minister 96.76 200.00 48.38
Office Manager Wages 4210.96 5000.00 84.22
Office Manager's Benefits (CPP and EI) 107.59 200.00 53.80
Total Personnel 69015.15 70919.00 97.32
Office and Administration Costs
Office Supplies 1443.66 1730.00 83.45
Electronic Equipment 404.69 2000.00 20.23
Interest & Bank Charges 264.96 150.00 176.64
Postage 215.95 400.00 53.99
Photocopier 318.00 900.00 35.33
Telephone and Internet Access 1291.53 1400.00 92.25
Audit 150.00 150.00 100.00
National Payroll Administration 237.93 250.00 95.17
Ministry and Personnel 0.00 200.00 0.00
Honorarium-Treasurer 620.00 600.00 103.33
Total Office and Administration Costs 4946.72 7780.00 63.58
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13. Program Delivery and Worship
Organist 1520.00 2000.00 76.00
Pastoral Care Team 45.00 100.00 45.00
Membership Development Team 178.00 500.00 35.60
Christian Development Team 30.85 500.00 6.17
Worship Leadership Team 386.73 700.00 55.25
Donations/ Outreach (3) 250.00 500.00 50.00
Total Program Delivery and Worship 2410.58 4300.00 56.06
Presbytery and Maritime Conference
Presbytery and Maritime Conference 2600.00 2600.00
Total Presbytery and Maritime Conference 2600.00 2600.00
Miscellaneous
Website Hosting 110.71 200.00 55.36
Website Maintenance - Honorarium 500.00 0.00
Miscellaneous - Other 7.97 501.00 1.59
Total Miscellaneous 118.68 1201.00 9.88
TOTAL EXPENSES 79091.13 86800.00 91.12
NET OPERATING ACCOUNT 2417.08 -2400.00
Benevolent Fund
Benevolent Fund Offerings 1780.00
Benevolent Fund Distributions (2) 852.00
Net Benevolent Fund 928.00
Relocation Fund
Transferred in from Chequeing Account 0.00
Interest Received and reinvested 13.05
Interest Earned since new Issue 0.33
Net Relocation Fund Income 13.38
Housing Allowance Fund
Interest Earned on GIC 4481.65
Interest Earned on in Daily Interest Account 5.55
Transferred to Chequeing Account 4487.20
Net Housing Allowance Fund 0.00
TOTAL Net Income for ALL Accounts (4) 3358.46
Respectfully Submitted
Heather Tesselaar, Treasurer
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14. Notes to Pastoral Charge Income Statement
1. The church operated as a registered charity under the Canadian Income Tax Act.
2. Five Distributions were made from the Benevolent Fund.
3. Donations/ Outreach
Atlantic School of Theology 250.00
250.00
4. All Expenses net 50% HST. Capital items are expensed as acquired
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15. OROMOCTO PASTORAL CHARGE
2012
Actual Proposed
Actual 2009 Actual 2010 2011 Budget
REVENUE
Oromocto United Church 57,600.00 57,900.00 58,200.00 57,600
Pine Grove United Church 14,400.00 15,000.00 14,700.00 14,400
Interest Income 4,498.25 4,487.20 4,487.20 4,500
Fundraising 4,475.96 2,687.70 2,615.00 2,500
Miscellaneous 1,827.00 640.50 1,506.01 500
TOTAL REVENUE 82,801.21 80,715.40 81,508.21 79,500
EXPENSES
Personnel (Payroll and Benefits)
Minister's Salary 38,514.96 39,401.04 39,519.00 40,230
Minister's Housing
Allowance 10,800.00 10,800.00 12,000.00 12,000
Minister's Benefits (CPP, EI,
Pension etc) 10,009.15 10,251.92 10,500.00 10,700
Continuing Education & Learning includes purchase
Resources Allowance 563.03 942.87 736.88 2,500 of new laptop
Mileage - Minister 1,737.45 1,320.84 1,537.00 1,500 any extra reqd to
come from
relocation fund to
be repurposed -
Supply Minister Wages 111.00 338.00 464.00 500 "Relocation and
Mileage - Supply Minister 11.70 12.00 96.76 200
includes 1500 for
Office Manager Wages 4,549.48 4,022.25 4,210.96 6,000 bookkeeper
Office Manager Benefits 168.58 123.15 107.59 170
Total Personnel 66,465.35 67,212.07 69,172.19 73,800
Office and Administation Costs
Office Supplies 1,730.91 1,449.29 1,330.71 1,400
Electronic Equipment 2,697.30 404.69 0
Bank Charges 198.66 96.97 255.96 200
Postage 478.18 209.68 215.95 300
Photocopier 617.70 617.70 318.00 700
Telephone and Internet
Access 1,224.56 1,344.23 1,291.53 1,600
Audit 125.00 150.00 150.00 150
National Payroll
Administration 170.40 237.66 221.08 250
Ministry and Personnel 40.48 0.00 200
Honorarium-Treasurer 600.00 600.00 620.00 0
Total Office and Administration Costs 4,746.01 4,807.92 4,800
Program Delivery and Worship
Organist 1,640.00 1,345.00 1,520.00 1,800
Pastoral Care Team 80.65 39.88 45.00 100
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Membership Development 436.01 499.68 178.00 300
Christian Development 1,094.46 203.06 30.85 300
Worship Leadership 811.47 746.38 386.73 500
Bulletins 129.17 0.00
16. United Church Women Report for 2011
For the year of 2011, we met at the church, as had 8 meetings in the year. As a group we take part in
The World Day of Prayer, with other churches in the community. We go to the Care
Home called At Your At Home Retreat in Burton.
We go there for Valentines Day, Easter and Christmas, as give them treats, and sing old time songs
with them. They really enjoy this as this is part of our outreach. To give ourselves some revenues ,
we sell the Church Calenders every year. When called , we cater for Funeral Receptions. Last fall 2
visiters came from Fredericton Presbetry discussing , maintaining our group and suggestions, on how
we can this. Hopefully we will succeed and new members are always welcome.
Respectfully Submitted
Carol Lindsay
United Church Women Treasurer's Report
Jan 01, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011
Opening Balance Jan 01, 2011 $ 704.43
Revenues:
Funeral Reception's $ 450.00
Calender's $ 380.00
Total Revenues $ 830.00 $1, 534.43
Expenses :
Books $ 75.47
Food $ 133.52
Misc $ 12.42
Calenders $ 151.73
Total Expenses $ 373.14 $ 373.14
Balance Dec 31, 2011 $1,161.29
Respectfully submitted:
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17. Joanne Bell, Treasurer
O P H SINGERS
A group of people who enjoy singing meets on the third Wednesday of each month to sing
with patients in the Duffie Unit at Oromocto Public Hospital.
With the leadership of Mary Hawkes on the piano, we join together in singing the old favorites ,often
with the accompaniment of shakers ,tambourines & other instruments.
It`s wonderful to see the smiles & foot tapping as those in attendance join in the music.
We invite any one who enjoys singing to join us in what we consider an important area of outreach in
our congregation.
Respectfully submitted.
Shirley Dubois
Presbytery Report - 2011
Merle Blake and Barb Kelly have continued in the elected position as Presbytery
representatives for the Oromocto Pastoral Charge. We have enjoyed this work representing
you, the Pine Grove and Oromocto congregations, through six Woolastook Presbytery
meetings and the Maritime Conference annual meeting each year. By being your
representatives, we hope to relate your cares and concerns to our presbytery and carry the
cares and concerns of our presbytery back to you. Upon being a representative to
presbytery, it is part of our work to serve on a presbytery committee to help carry out the
work of the wider church community. Throughout these years representing you, we have
found our work challenging and rewarding. Merle works as co-chair of the Pastoral Relations
Committee, helping churches throughout the presbytery as they proceed through JNACs and
searches for ministry personnel. Barb is chair of the Stewardship committee which includes
the work of our Mission and Service Fund. She completed her further commitment to the
Stewardship Committee of Maritime Conference in May of 2011.
If we can help with any concern or question, please ask us. We will direct you in the right
direction if we are unable to answer it.
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18. We wish to thank the Pastoral Charge for the support they have given us in this work and
for their willingness shown when we have asked to host a meeting, knowing this is extra
work for many of you.
We offer this report in the name of Jesus who taught us, through example, love and care
for everyone.
Merle Blake - Pine Grove United Church Barb Kelly – Oromocto United Church
COMMITTEE OF STEWARDS REPORT –
10 FEBRUARY 2012
1. The Committee of Stewards currently has five members: Ralph Harris,
Brian Knowles, Margaret McNelly, Rob Tesselaar (Acting Chair), and Bruce
Parks (Chair). In addition, Dave Bell attends our meetings and provides input
into our decision making. Margaret McNelly has stepped down as the treasurer,
but continues to help with the church finances while we seek another volunteer
to assume those duties. To ease the burden of the treasurer, Jennifer Chiasson
expanded her role to act as bookkeeper for the Church in addition to her current
office administrator duties. It is essential that we identify a new treasurer to
provide continuity and oversight to the financial situation of the church.
2. The Committee of Stewards held eight meetings in 2011.
3. The Operating Account for Oromocto United Church ended last year with
a significant deficit, almost $8000. This is due to a drop in offerings from our
congregation, and on the expense side, an increase in heating oil and hydro
expenses. Offerings were down was about $3000 and heating oil went up
almost 20% from an average of $0.77/L in 2010 to an average of $0.92/L in
2011, contributing to just over a $3000 increase in fuel expenses. We continue
to benefit from revenues from the church turkey suppers and the Rotary
dinners, and the volunteer janitors and grounds keepers are providing great
service to the Church at a reduced cost. Despite their good efforts, we cannot
sustain running a deficit and the congregation must be aware of the situation
and ramifications of continuing on this path.
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19. 4. The Committee continued with infrastructure improvements to the church
over the past year, with a focus on preventive maintenance and improvements
that will reduce energy use in the future. Repairs were made to the church roof
(one side only, largely covered by insurance, we paid $1000), the lights on the
upper floor were replaced ($1000), and windows were replaced in the
Secretary’s office, above the stairwell to church basement, and in the Minister’s
office ($3700). Cliff Nickerson worked diligently with a summer student on
painting and other small jobs throughout the church – a job well done.
5. The Stewardship Committee has not met in the past year. This is an
important structure that needs to be reinvigorated or the function provided by
different means.
6. The Committee is assessing requirements and projects for 2012 from the
building fund with the following projects in the planning stage:
a. finishing repairs to the fascia on the North side of the church (cost
to be determined)
b. replacing the lights in the church hall (approximately $2500)
c. putting in some handicapped parking spaces in front of the church
7. 2011 was a challenging year for the Committee and for the Church. We
are looking forward to 2012.
Respectfully submitted
Rob Tesselaar, Acting Chair
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20. OROMOCTO UNITED CHURCH
Balance Sheet As at 31 December 2011
ASSETS
Building Fund (1)
Memorial Fund 5,606.76
Chequing Bank Account 7,443.14
Total Cash in Bank Accounts 13,049.90
Organ Fund GIC (2) 5,862.60
Misc Receivable 200.00
HST Receivable 1,884.06
TOTAL ASSETS 20,996.56
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LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable 3,590.32
Misc Payable 100.00
Total Current Liabilities 3,690.32
TOTAL LIABILITIES 3,690.32
EQUITY
Equity Year Ending 2010 24,882.09
Net Income for all OUC Accounts (7,575.85)
Total Church Equity 17,306.24
TOTAL EQUITY 17,306.24
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 20,996.56
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Notes to OUC Balance Sheet
1. Building Fund balance is currently held in Memorial Fund Account Account.
2. Organ Fund is held in cashable GIC at 2.45% through Scotiabank maturing 14
October 2013
Respectfully Submitted
Heather Tesselaar, Treasurer
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21. OROMOCTO UNITED CHURCH
Statement of Operations As of 31 December 2011
Actual 2011 Budget 2011 Percent
REVENUE
Offering
Local Church Offerings 65793.64 74000.00 88.91
Special Offerings (2) 2555.00 3500.00 73.00
Itntial for Offering Envelopes 33.00 100.00 33.00
Total Offering 68381.64 77600.00 88.12
Fundraising, Space Rental and Other
Suppers - Net Income (3) 4345.88 4000.00 108.65
Space Rental 3472.95 3000.00 115.77
Special Dinners 1500.00
Other 4085.56
Total Fundraising & Space Rental 11904.39 8500.00 140.05
TOTAL REVENUE 80286.03 86100.00 93.25
EXPENSES
Building
Fuel 12515.32 10000.00 125.15
Hydro 2599.49 2300.00 113.02
Routine repair &maintenance 1707.06 2500.00 68.28
Piano Tuning & Organ maintenance 863.00 650.00 132.77
Other Maintenance (4) 1089.13 0.00
Insurance 2565.58 2500.00 102.62
Water & Sewage 607.24 500.00 121.45
Custodial Services (summer student) 3284.98 0.00
Total Building Costs 25231.80 18450.00 136.76
Office & Admin Costs
Audit 150.00 150.00 100.00
Postage/Office Supplies 277.80 250.00 111.12
Bank Charges 418.49 400.00 104.62
Telephone 307.44 350.00 87.84
Treasurer Honorarium 720.00 720.00 100.00
Offering Envelopes 196.49 200.00 98.25
Total Office & Admin Costs 2070.22 2070.00 100.01
Worship Related Costs
Organist 1495.00 1800.00 83.06
Choir Music 100.00 0.00
Children's Worship 376.04 500.00 75.21
Bibles 275.00
Bulletins 49.35
Worship Supplies 89.43 100.00 89.43
Total Worship Related Costs 2009.82 2775.00 72.43
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22. Miscellaneous Costs
Conference Expense-Presbytery Rep 211.11 250.00 84.44
Kitchen Supplies 430.37 250.00 172.15
Other Miscellaneous 400.00
Total Miscellaneous 641.48 900.00 71.28
Pastoral Charge Expense 58200.00 63000.00 92.38
TOTAL EXPENSES 88153.32 87195.00 101.10
NET OPERATING FUND -7867.29 -1095.00
Building Fund
Memorial and Building Fund Offerings (6) 4875.00
Interest Income 2.39
Expenses (7) 4689.71
Building Fund 187.68
Organ Fund
Interest Received and Reinvested 2.44
Interest Earned since New Issue 101.32
Net Organ Fund 103.76
Net for ALL Accounts (8) -7575.85
Respectfully Submitted
Heather Tesselaar, Treasurer
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23. Notes to OUC Income and Expense Statement
1 The church operated as a registered charity under the Canadian Income Tax Act.
2 Special Offerings
Anniversary 1545.00
Christmas 1010.00
2555.00
3 Supper Net Income
Revenue Spring Supper 2695.00
Revenue Fall Supper 3155.00
Supper Expenses 1504.12
4345.88
4 Other Maintance
Service Master Roof Repair 950.68
Topsoil for lawn repair 138.45
1089.13
6 Building Fund Offerings 890.00
From Provision of Suppers for Rotary
Meetings 3100.00
From Memorial Donations 885.00
4875.00
7 Building Fund Expenses
Windows 4671.71
Bank Charges 18.00
4689.71
8 All Expenses net 50% HST. Capital items are expensed as acquired.
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24. OROMOCTO UNITED CHURCH
Proposed Budget
Actual 2009 Actual 2010 Actual 2011 2012
REVENUE
Offering
Local Church Offerings (incl
Sunday School) 68412.07 67907.90 65793.64 70000.00
Special Offerings (Easter,
Christmas, Anniversary) 4694.61 3308.23 2555.00 3500.00
Other Gifts 2405.71
Initial (for Envelopes) 110.00 80.00 33.00 100.00
Total Offering 73216.68 73701.84 68381.64 73600.00
Fundraising Space Rental and Other
Suppers - Gross Income 3779.88 4089.77 4345.88 4000.00
Space Rental 3477.50 3497.50 3472.95 1700.00
Special Dinners 1364.74 2901.96 1000.00
Other 3118.90 1024.70 4085.56 1000.00
Total Fundraising & Space Rental 11741.02 11513.93 11904.39 7700.00
TOTAL REVENUE 84957.70 85215.77 80286.03 81300.00
EXPENSES
Building
Fuel 9371.12 9159.02 12515.32 12000.00
Hydro 2159.99 2184.11 2599.49 2400.00
Routine Repair and Maintenance 2123.88 3241.32 1707.06 2000.00
Piano Tuning & Organ
maintenance 589.50 618.50 863.00 750.00
Other Maintenance 5775.41 1089.13
Insurance 2294.00 2280.17 2565.58 2600.00
Water & Sewage 310.88 444.08 607.24 600.00
Total Building Costs 22624.78 17927.20 21946.82 20350.00
Office & Admin Costs
Audit 125.00 150.00 150.00 150.00
Postage/Office Supplies 197.97 373.66 277.80 250.00
Bank Charges 402.80 473.60 394.44 400.00
Telephone 299.59 307.44 307.44 325.00
Treasurer Honorarium 600.00 550.00 720.00 0.00
Bookkeeper Salary 1200.00
Offering Envelopes 197.49 180.20 196.49 200.00
Total Office & Admin Costs 1822.85 2034.90 2046.17 2525.00
Worship Related Costs
Organist 1430.00 1480.00 1495.00 1600.00
Choir Music/ Gowns 94.08 1919.55 94.08 100.00
Children's Worship 278.85 461.81 376.04 500.00
Bibles 229.36 275.00
Bulletins 49.35 50.00
Worship Supplies 55.66 94.14 89.43 100.00
Total Worship Related Costs 1858.59 4184.86 2103.90 2625.00
Miscellaneous
Conference Expense-Presbytery 204.00 206.00 211.11 250.00
Kitchen Supplies 209.55 242.18 430.37 400.00
Other Miscellaneous 418.08 102.37 200.00
Total Miscellaneous 831.63 550.55 641.48 850.00
Pastoral Charge Expense 57600.00 57900.00 58200.00 57600.00
TOTAL EXPENSES 84737.85 82597.51 84938.37 83950.00
NET OPERATING FUND 2912.24 2618.26 -4652.34 -2650.00
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25. SENIOR CHOIR FINANCIAL REPORT
2011
Balance December 31, 2010 $ 735.14
Income:
Offerings 168.75
Total $903.89
Expenses:
Loonie lunch 64.64
Fruit Plate – Presbytery 22.58
Binders and 3-hole punch 62.02
Picnic 61.60
Anniversary Banners 140.00
Anniversary gift 300.00
Christmas candles 22.60
Christmas gift 10.00
Christmas gift to general fund 100.00 $ 783.44
Balance December 31, 2011 120.45
Total $903.89
Organist and Choir Director - Joyce Andrews
Sopranos: Fiona Cogswell, Shirley Dubois, Charrie Harris, Jan McCormack
Altos: Mary Hawkes, Elizabeth Munn, Mary Ward
Tenors: Don Kelly, John Munn
Respectfully Submitted,
Elizabeth Munn, Treasurer.
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26. Sunday School Report – 2011
Jesus said to his disciples “Do you see this child? I want you to become like this child.
Unless you can become like a little child, you will not be part of God’s shalom. Remember -
when you are being kind to a child, you are being kind to me.”(The Family Story Bible by
Ralph Milton, based on Matt.18:1-5) I have used this quote before, but it has great meaning
to me so I wish to continue to share it with you in my report.
We have two Sunday school classes with 4 to 20 children attending on any one Sunday.
The junior class has approximately 8-12 children each Sunday aging in range from 3 to 8
years It can be a challenge from week to week with the uncertainty of attendance and the
age range, but it is never dull, routine or without surprise, fun and excitement. The senior
class has 3 – 6 young people, aged 8 to 12 years. Tammy Parker is their weekly leader, with
Rev. Bob giving his leadership through lesson planning and personal presence when he is
able.
The junior class continues to use the Whole People of God curriculum. We pay to access
this on line. The main leader is Karen Topilnyckyj with help from Dana Whittaker and Barb
Kelly. Many moms are involved with helping at various times, and we thank them all for their
many contributions.
I offer my sincere thanks and gratitude for the dedication and leadership given to our
Sunday school through Karen, Tammy and Dana. I also want to thank the parents for their
dedication of bringing their children to our church community and entrusting the children’s
spiritual teachings to us for that duration.
The special early offering to the food bank during the early part of the church service has
been successful. It is the children’s offering, and their way of sharing their abundance with
others. They love to gather that offering. Thank you to all who are able to participate with the
children by offering items of food at this time. I hope it has become a meaningful part of your
worship time.
My special thanks to all the children who share their Sunday morning with us at Oromocto
United Church. It is a wonderful privilege to worship and learn together with them.
I present this report to the glory of God’s Presence amongst us.
Barb Kelly
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27. Oromocto Board of Trustees
The church guaranteed investment is maturing on March 27, 2012. Unfortunately the interest rates
have gone down in the last five years from our present rate of 4.25 percent to (not sure what the rate
will be on renewal in March) around 1.85 to 2.0 percent. This is a drop in income from approximately
$4250 to $1850 or $2000. This means a loss of $1700 to $1900. We will advise what the rate will be
on renewal.
The east side of the roof was repaired and covered by insurance in 2011 minus the deductible of
$500. The cost of repair that the insurance paid was $8952.00
The board of trustees would like to thank those who helped clean and repair the church property. I
would like to thank Karl Johnson for keeping the church clean and Dave Bell for repair and
maintenance of the church.
Dave Miller
Report of the Building and Grounds
Committee 2011
In general the committee had concerns and the following was completed.
They ensured the North side of the church was re-roofed ( storm damage Dec 2010 )
The 3 windows were replaced as follow:
1) Ministers office, 2) Secretaries office, 3) The one on top of the stairs.
The lights in the offices and the Narthex were replaced.
Also ensured the steel support posts in the main part of the basement have now
been covered with a type of cushion protection for safety.
Respectfully submitted
David Bell
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28. Rotary Club Monday Night Dinners
Our Monday night dinners once again were very worthwhile. We delivered dinners to three of our
church members each Monday. Thanks to so many who helped us in various ways. We appreciate
this very much. Thanks to many of the Rotarians who also assisted us.
In 2011 we purchased a number of items for the kitchen for a total of $38.00. The remaining funds of
$4290.00 was given to the building fund of the Oromocto United Church.
Thanks to all,
Audrey, Gail, Grace, Karl, Laurie, Marion, Ralph, Wendy and Velma
Pine Grove Financial Statements and
Proposed 2012 Budget -UNAUDITED
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29. Pine Grove United Church Financial Statement 2011
Balance 31 December 2010 $22,976.06
Revenue:
Local Account $20,008.07
Building Account $202.52
Cemetary Account $2,321.17
$22,531.76
Expenses:
Local Account $17,137.45
Building Account $1,426.89
Cemetary Account $1,050.00
$19,614.34
Balance 31 December 2011 $25,893.48
Respectfuly Submitted
Merle Blake, Treasurer
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30. Pine Grove United Church 2011
Local Account
Balance 31 December 2010 $13,639.94
Revenue:
Envelopes $19,179.00
Loose $407.00
Other Donations $300.00
Towards Envelope Costs $28.00
Special- Easter $40.00
Special - Christmas $45.00
HST Refund (2010) $9.07
$20,008.07
Expenses:
Pastoral Charge Commitment $14,700.00
Organist $945.00
Donation to OUC Heating $1,000.00
Prebbytery Rep Conference $200.00
Audit $75.00
Bank S/C and PAR $64.50
Safety Deposit Box $45.20
Church Envelopes $81.25
NSF cheque and charges $26.50
$17,137.45
Balance 31 December 2011 $16,510.56
Mission & Service Collected and Sent $4,265.00
Respectfuly Submitted
Merle Blake, Treasurer
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31. Pine Grove United Church 2011
Cemetary Account
Balance 31 December 2010 $6,743.89
Revenue:
Sale of Grave Plots $900.00
Memorials $980.00
HST Refund (2010) $337.68
Grave Services $75.00
GIC Interest $28.49
$2,321.17
Expenses:
Mowing and Clean-Up $975.00
Grave Services $75.00
$1,050.00
Balance 31 December 2011 $8,015.06
Respectfuly Submitted
Merle Blake, Treasurer
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32. Pine Grove United Church 2011
Building Account
Balance 31 December 2010 $ 2,592.23
Revenue:
Donations $ 100.00
HST Refund (2010) $ 42.52
Wedding $ 60.00
$ 202.52
Expenses:
NB Power $ 801.89
Insurance $ 625.00
$ 1,426.89
Balance 31 December 2011 $ 1,367.86
Respectfuly Submitted
Merle Blake, Treasurer
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