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Delta United Church

Annual Report 2015

Delta United Church Annual Report 2015

Annual Meeting February 7, 2016 of 39

Contents

Delta United Church of Canada Flowchart................................................................................ 3 Ministers Report ........................................................................................................................... 4 Council Chair’s Report ................................................................................................................ 5

Nominations Report 2016 ............................................................................................................. 7

Financial Reports 2015 ................................................................................................................. 8 Royal Bank Balance Sheet 2015................................................................................................. 12

Operating Budget 2015 vs. Actual and Proposed 2016 Budget .............................................. 13 Trustees Report ........................................................................................................................... 15

Standing Committees Reports 2015 .......................................................................................... 16

Worship Report ................................................................................................................. 16

Services 2015 .................................................................................................................... 18

Average Sunday Attendance 2013, 2014 & 2015 ............................................................. 19

Christian Education Report ............................................................................................... 20

Membership Report .......................................................................................................... 21

Delta United Outreach ...................................................................................................... 22

Property Report ................................................................................................................. 23

Publicity Report ................................................................................................................ 24

Social Committee .............................................................................................................. 25

Fund Raising 2015 ............................................................................................................ 26

UCW Report ..................................................................................................................... 27

Delta UCW Treasurer’s Report ........................................................................................ 29

Four Rivers Presbytery Representative Report ................................................................. 30

Mission and Service .......................................................................................................... 31 Delta –Toledo Pastoral Charge Reports ................................................................................... 32

Joint Search Committee (JSC) .......................................................................................... 32

Ministry and Personnel Committee .................................................................................. 33

Delta-Toledo Pastoral Charge Financial Reports 2015 .................................................... 34

Delta-Toledo Pastoral Charge Budget 2016 ..................................................................... 35

Manse Account and Investments ...................................................................................... 36 Robertson Cemetery Board ....................................................................................................... 37

Delta United Church Mission Statement .................................................................................. 38



Delta United Church of Canada Flowchart

United Church of Canada

General Council

Bay of Quinte

Conference

Four Rivers

Presbytery

Delta-Toledo

Pastoral Charge

Minister

Delta United Board

of Trustees

St. Andrew’s Board

of Trustees

Delta United

Church Council

St. Andrew’s

Church Council

Delta United

Congregation

St. Andrew’s

Congregation

Delta United

Church Council

Minister

Delta United

Trustees

3 positions

Chair of Church

Council

Administration

Chair

Christian

Education

Membership &

Outreach

Treasurer Worship Chair UCW Chair

Property Chair Social Chair Publicity Chair

Presbytery RepNominating

Committee

Fund Raising

Committee

Recording

Secretary

Delta United

Church Council

United Church of

Canada

Delta-Toledo

Pastoral Charge

Delta/Toledo

Standing

Committee Chairs

Recording

Secretary

Trustees Reps

from both

Churches

Delta/Toledo

Council Chairs

Ministry &

Personnel

Committee

Minister

Central Treasurer

Delta-Toledo Pastoral Charge

Official Board

Delta Ministry &

Personnel

Committee

Mission & Service

Coordinator



Ministers Report

John 13: 34, 35 A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so also

you must love one another. By this, all will know that you are my disciples, if you love one

another.”

It is with great joy that I write this Ministers Report. I was appointed as a Student Intern

Minister on July 1, 2015 and now have had the pleasure of serving just over six months of what

will be a two year internship prior to my Ordination with the United Church of Canada. For

those of you who have not had the opportunity to meet me, my name is Lynne Gardiner and I am

a second-career graduate from Queen’s Theological College. I was granted my Masters of

Divinity in May of 2015, and prior to coming to this charge served as a Student supply Minister

for nearly two years at a small country church in Seaway Valley Presbytery.

My six months has flown by, and has been a flurry of activity to get to know people, providing

worship and pastoral care, attending meetings at all levels of the church and serving to spread the

Good News in our home communities, and beyond. I have been welcomed with open arms,

nudged in necessary directions and had the opportunity to worship God with you week in and

week out. I have truly been blessed to have this opportunity, this care, and this welcome. You

have been such a Gift to me.

As well as providing me with much support and direction, you have welcomed my family; my

two children, Elizabeth and Emily and my spouse, Hugh. All of us have been embraced and

shown what it truly means to be part of the Family of God. My family has been ‘fitted’ into

church activities in a way that has been comfortable and comforting for us all; our attempts at

amateur singing have been embraced, Emily has been mentored to teach Sunday School and all

of us have been ‘shown the ropes’ in providing meals, hospitality and clean-up at both churches.

I am so looking forward to our next few years together, and to investigate with all of you about

what it means to be a community together; a community that worships together, plays together

and supports each other out of devotion to our God. I truly believe that I have been granted the

greatest gift; the gift of an internship in a place that understands what it means to live out the

scriptures quoted above.

Submitted by Lynne Gardiner,

Student Intern Minister.



Council Chair’s Report

Delta United Church Council Chair Report

Congregation and council please give yourself a big pat on the back! After a very long and at times

stressful two and a half years we were successful in obtaining our minister.

I want to thank council chairs for all their help in 2015 - your wisdom and co-operation to matters is appreciated more than you know.

To our church "elves" that keep an eye on the church and are there to assist in the time of need. To our

choir, organist, UCW and Sunday school have FAITH and keep up the good work.

To those church members as well as the community volunteers who help with our fund raising that

enables us to stay in the black and at times purchase those items we need to operate the church.

South Crosby Public School breakfast program every Thursday morning has been an important out

reach for those who participate - Arvin Riskie, Sheila Riskie, Arlo Boyce, Irene Goodsell, Jana Curtis,

Cheryl Simpson, Sally Wanless, Ilona French and I. Our UCW donates monthly to the milk program

as well.

I am looking forward to your support as your council Chair for 2016.

Submitted by Pat Phillips, Council Chair



Delta United Church Council 2015

Chair ..................................................... Pat Phillips ........................... 613-928-2712

Secretary ............................................... Jana Curtis ............................ 613-928-2117

Administration ................................. Cathy Livingston ....................... 613-928-2796

Treasurer ............................................ Louise Whitty ......................... 613-928-2871

Worship .............................................. Florence Pratt ......................... 613-928-2356

Membership and Outreach .................. Sheila Riskie .......................... 613-928-2091

Christian Education ............................ Pat Greenhorn ......................... 613-928-9921

UCW Rep ........................................... Sally Wanless ......................... 613-928-3454

Property ............................................. Paul Henderson ........................ 613-928-2750

Social.................................................. Barb MacLean ......................... 613-928-2353

Publicity ............................................... Nancy Ross ........................... 613-928-2575

Presbytery Rep .................................... Chris Whitty .......................... 613-928-2871

Mission and Service ........................... Florence Pratt ......................... 613-928-2356

Pastoral Charge Reps

Ministry and Personnel Chair ........... Howard French ........................ 613-928-3321

Ministry and Personnel ...................... Chris Parsons ......................... 613-928-2034

Ministry and Personnel .................... Marcella Parsons ....................... 613-928-2034

Pat Phillips continued to assist with the bulletins. Contact email at [email protected] or

613-928-2712.

Trustees

1.) Howard French

2.) Cathy Livingston

3.) Paul Henderson

mailto:[email protected]



Nominations Report 2016

The following people have let their names stand to become the 2016 Delta United Church

Council upon approval at the March 1st annual meeting.

Proposed Delta United Church Council 2016

Chair ..................................................... Pat Phillips ........................... 613-928-2712

Secretary ............................................... Jana Curtis ............................ 613-928-2217

Administration ................................. Cathy Livingston ....................... 613-928-2796

Treasurer ............................................ Louise Whitty ......................... 613-928-2871

Worship .............................................. Florence Pratt ......................... 613-928-2356

Membership and Outreach .................. Sheila Riskie .......................... 613-928-2091

Christian Education ............................ Pat Greenhorn ......................... 613-928-9921

UCW Rep ........................................... Sally Wanless ......................... 613-928-3454

Property ............................................. Paul Henderson ........................ 613-928-2750

Social.................................................. Barb MacLean ......................... 613-928-2353

Publicity ......................................... Pat Phillips (Temp) ..................... 613-928-2712

Presbytery Rep ...........................................................................................................

Mission and Service ........................... Florence Pratt ......................... 613-928-2356

Proposed Pastoral Charge Reps Ministry and Personnel Chair ........... Howard French ........................ 613-928-3321

Ministry and Personnel ...................... Chris Parsons ......................... 613-928-2034

Ministry and Personnel .................... Marcella Parsons ....................... 613-928-2034

Cathy Livingston is assisting with the bulletins. Please contact her by email at

[email protected] or 613-928-2796

Upon approval the above names are the Chairs of the Standing Committee. It is the responsibility

of each chair to select their committee members--------------- please try to include a youth

member on your committee

Proposed Trustees

As per the United Church Manual the Trustees are to be elected; not appointed by the

congregation at their Annual Meeting. The appointed Delta United Church Trustees are also

representatives of the Official Board for the Delta-Toledo Pastoral Charge.

It is therefore the recommendation of the Nominating committee that the following be nominated

for Trustees for the year 2016 and that they will allow their names to stand for election:

1) Howard French

2) Cathy Livingston

3) Paul Henderson

Thanks to Cathy Livingston, Howard French and Chris Whitty for their help!

Submitted by Pat Phillips,

Nominating Chair




Financial Reports 2015

Banking Summary Income/Expense - 2015

01/01/2015 through 31/12/2015 (in Canadian Dollars)

INCOME

Category Description $ Totals

Administration Total $ 1,131.36

Donations $ 500.00

Other Administration $ 621.36

Administration-Envelopes $ 10.00

Benevolent Fund Total $ 706.75

Gifts $ 200.00

Other Benevolent Fund $ 500.00

Envelopes $ 5.00

Float - Income $ 1.75

Fund Raiser Income Total $ 690.00

Anniversary Dinner $ 40.00

Arms of Jesus $ 650.00

Catering Total $ 23,257.42

Catering $ 689.94

Chicken BBQ $ 10,627.69

chicken stew supper $ 1,682.00

Christmas Dinner $ 2,633.75

Delta Fair Gates $ 500.00

Ham Supper - Sept $ 30.00

Harmony Lodge BBQ $ 755.86

Memorial Tree $ 5.00

Pie sales $ 1,725.00

Scrap Metal Collection $ 231.20

Seniors Picnic $ 90.00

Spaghetti Supper $ 1,924.45

Turkey dinner $ 153.00

UCDSB - BBQ $ 1,148.00

Well $ 1,044.53

Other Fund Raiser Income $ 5.00

Other Fund Raiser Income- Dinner $ 12.00

Donation Total $ 603.00

Donation $ 548.00

Fiddlers Service $ 55.00




Haiti House Total $ 863.04

Haiti House $ 863.04

In Memory Of Total $ 3,075.00

In Memory Of $ 3,075.00

In Kind Total $ 1,720.68

Administration $ 357.22

Assets property $ 28.82

Food $ 269.27

Property $ 660.04

In Kind Food $ 28.57

In Kind-Property $ 7.10

Worship $ 150.00

Other In-Kind $ 219.66

M&S Total $ 5,438.04

Other M & S $ 5,363.04

Other Income $ 75.00

Property Donation Total $ 100.00

Other Property donation $ 100.00

Property-Hall Rental Total $ 350.00

Hall Rental $ 200.00

Hall Rental $ 150.00

Sunday School Income Total $ 220.00

Camp $ 100.00

Other Sunday School Income $ 60.00

Theatre Kids Lunch $ 60.00

Weekly Total $ 30,493.83

Other Weekly $ 30,493.83

Worship Income Total $ 123.45

Choir $ 73.45

Other Worship Income $ 50.00

Total Income $ 68,772.57 $ 68,772.57

Submitted by Louise Whitty,

Treasurer



Spending by Category - 2015

01/01/2015 through 31/12/2015 (in Canadian Dollars)

Expenses


Administration Total $ 26,810.25

Benevolent $ 72.90

Central Treasurer - Expenses $ 24,000.00

Gifts $ 50.00

Honorium $ 500.00

Stamps $ 59.55

Supplies $ 612.42

Telephone $ 1,515.38

Administration Insurance Total $ 2,036.88

Administration-Insurance $ 2,036.88

Bank Charge Total -$ 20.00

Bank Charge -$ 20.00

Cheques And Deposit Books Total $ 133.37

Cheques And Deposit Books $ 133.37

Donations Out Total $ 850.00

Donations Out $ 850.00

Float - Expense Total $ 500.00

Float - Expense $ 500.00

Fund Raiser - Expense Total $ 10,466.03

Food Supplies $ 3,593.26

Spaghetti supper $ 193.87

Other Fund Raiser - Expense $ 1,187.76

Catering $ 100.00

Chick BBQ $ 40.96

Food supplies- Expense $ 455.18

Memorial Tree $ 77.76

Pies $ 790.64

Royalties $ 643.00

Turkey Dinner $ 1,494.44

UCDSB $ 314.89

Other Fund Raiser Expense $ 80.84

Old Bastards BBQ $ 934.32

Anniversary. Service $ 358.18

Harvest Festival $ 200.93




In Kind Total $ 1,847.50

Food -Expense $ 393.19

Property $ 695.96

Other In Kind $ 236.79

In Kind - Worship $ 236.89

In Kind-Administration $ 284.67

M & S Expense Total $ 3,000.00

M & S Expense $ 3,000.00

Membership And Outreach Total $ 464.56

Other Membership And

Outreach $ 464.56

Property Total $ 2,768.11

Other Property: Assets $ 148.58

Caretaking - Expense $ 660.00

Chair Lift $ 100.00

keys $ 60.00

Lawn Maintenance $ 420.00

Septic Pump outs $ 747.46

Snow Removal $ 270.00

Property - Water Filters $ 362.07

Publicity Total $ 107.00

Advertising $ 107.00

Sunday School Total $ 251.91

Other Sunday School-ex $ 251.91

Utilities Total $ 6,152.71

Electric $ 2,104.53

Gas and Oil $ 4,048.18

Worship Total $ 3,231.05

Guest Speaker $ 200.00

Music $ 350.00

Organist $ 2,460.00

Supplies $ 35.45

Worship Purchases $ 135.60

Other Worship $ 50.00

Total Expenses $ 58,599.37 $ 58,599.37

Net Income

$ 10,173.20

Submitted by Louise Whitty, Treasurer



Royal Bank Balance Sheet 2015

Royal Bank Balance Sheet 2015

Starting Balance as on Jan 1, 2014

$3,376.92

Income Actual $

GIC $ 2,000.00

Glenview Metal Scrap Bin Total of 5 $ 1,031.46

Fundraising Concert - Well $ 536.00

SEVEC Catering $ 300.00

Funeral Luncheon $ 250.00

Miscellaneous Items batteries/wire etc $ 153.30

Interest $ 0.04

Total $4,270.80

Total Revenues

$7,647.72

Expenses Actual $

Service Fees $ 0.50

Hamelin Construction Inv# 162 $ 2,373.00

Transfer Funds to UCW $ 240.00

Total $2,613.50

Total Expenses

$2,613.50

Ending Balance as of Dec 31, 2015 $5,034.22

Note: This account is kept active to be used for any major capital fund raising for upgrades of

equipment and building maintenance. The $2000 GIC came due in May but the Trustees decided

to wait to reinvest depending on decision for the Well and/or Roof Repairs.

General Account Balance As of

TD Bank General Account $ 26,455.63 31-Dec-15

Royal Bank Reserve Account $ 5,033.73 31-Dec-15

Total $ 31,489.36

Investments Balance As of

Primerica $ 2,421.83 30-Jun-15

Royal Bank Five-In-One GIC $ 8,000.00 20-May-15

Total $ 10,421.83

Grand Total $ 41,911.19

Submitted by Cathy Livingston, Administration Chair



Operating Budget 2015 vs. Actual and Proposed 2016 Budget

DELTA UNITED CHURCH 2015/2016 Operating Budget

Expenses

Proposed

Budget 2015

Actual

2015 Difference

Proposed

Budget 2016

Administration

Central Treasurer $30,000.00 $24,000.00 -$6,000.00 $30,000.00

Postage $100.00 $59.55 -$40.45 $200.00

Office Supplies $500.00 $612.42 $112.42 $300.00

Administration Supplies $600.00 $133.37 -$466.63 $600.00

Honorariums $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 $500.00

Telephone $700.00 $757.69 $57.69 $690.00

Internet $700.00 $757.69 $57.69 $690.00

Royal Bank Transfer $3,000.00 -$3,000.00 $3,000.00

Mission & Service $4,500.00 $4,500.00 $0.00 $4,500.00

Other Administration $0.00 $764.67 $0.00 $0.00

Total Administration $40,600.00 $32,085.39 -$8,514.61 $40,480.00

Property

Caretaker $720.00 $660.00 -$60.00 $720.00

Insurance $2,000.00 $2,036.88 $36.88 $2,000.00

Maintenance/Supplies $1,000.00 $660.00 -$340.00 $1,000.00

Lawn Care $500.00 $420.00 -$80.00 $500.00

Snow Removal $200.00 $270.00 $70.00 $200.00

Propane $6,000.00 $2,968.18 -$3,031.82 $6,000.00

Hydro $2,000.00 $2,104.53 $104.53 $2,200.00

Holding Tank $600.00 $747.46 $147.46 $1,200.00

Assets/Equipment $0.00 $148.58 $148.58 $0.00

License Renewal TSSA $100.00 $100.00 $0.00 $100.00

Water Testing $780.00 $362.07 -$417.93 $280.00

Hall Renovations $0.00 $695.96 $695.96 $0.00

Total Property $13,900.00 $11,173.66 -$2,726.34 $14,200.00

Membership/Outreach

Gifts/Cards $600.00 $464.56 -$135.44 $700.00

Supplies/Postage $100.00 $164.24 $64.24 $50.00

Total Membership &

Outreach $700.00 $628.80 -$71.20 $750.00



Expenses

Proposed

Budget 2015

Actual

2015 Difference

Proposed

Budget 2016

Worship

Organist $2,500.00 $2,460.00 -$40.00 $2,600.00

Guest speakers/Music $300.00 $600.00 $300.00 $300.00

Supplies/Bulletins $300.00 $272.24 -$27.76 $300.00

Flowers/piano/organ $300.00 $135.60 -$164.40 $300.00

Total Worship $3,400.00 $3,467.84 $67.84 $3,500.00

Publicity

Supplies $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Postage $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Advertising $150.00 $179.55 $29.55 $150.00

Total Publicity $150.00 $179.55 $29.55 $150.00

Christian Education

Supplies $250.00 $251.91 $1.91 $150.00

Summer Outreach $0.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00

Total Christian Education $250.00 $351.91 $101.91 $250.00

Social

Food/Supplies $200.00 -$200.00 $200.00

Total Social $200.00 $0.00 -$200.00 $200.00

Benevolent $500.00 $72.90 -$427.10 $500.00

Total Benevolent $500.00 $72.90 -$427.10 $500.00

Fund Raiser $11,000.00 $10,857.20 -$142.80 $11,000.00

Total $70,700.00 $58,817.25 -$11,882.75 $71,030.00

Submitted by Louise Whitty,

Treasurer



Trustees Report

A huge thanks to all those who went to work on the well by blasting it and removing a lot of

built up sand so we now have good water, as per a water test taken in December. Mac has only

had to change the filter once since it was done and we did not run out of water even through our

busy Christmas Season. Great work done by all and it only cost around $400.

We are still having issues with the main roof. In 2013 it was nailed down and repaired where

required, painted, snow guard installed, eaves troughs repaired, bricks sealed, the brick chimney

removed, soffits and window frames painted. This seemed to be enough at the time but in August

2014 and again this year we experienced some high winds and torrential rain and the roof started

leaking around the steeple. We had some more repairs done at the cost of $2300 but that was to

fix the area over the choir loft that had been leaking and had not been part of the project in 2013.

The original contractor did come back and nailed down the area around the steeple again but it is

still leaking and he said that the wood underneath was wet so it would only be a matter of time

before it started to deteriorate. We received a quote of $10,000 plus $1300 HST from Hamelin

to do the west side of the roof and another $11,300 if we want to do the east side.

Remarks on Quote “This would include material, roof rigging equipment, man lift, labour, and

liability insurance ($2,000,000): also employee insurance through Workplace Safety and

Insurance Board (WSIB # 2960512). PROPOSAL: ROOF REPAIR On the west side of the

church we will strap the roof and install flashings where needed. A new ridge cap will also be

installed. To make the roof 100% waterproof the east side would need to be completed as well.

This may leak if the wind and rain is from the east. A similar cost for this side of the church.”

The Trustees will be meeting in the near future to discuss capital funding to “Raise the Roof”

and will also look for any grant opportunities.

One of the RBC Five in One GIC came due in May, so $2000 was deposited into our RB

Account leaving $8000 in investments. Instead of reinvesting at the time we left it in the account

just in case we needed it for the well but it may be needed for roof repairs.

We extend a very special thanks to Mac and Barb MacLean for once again collecting $1184.76

this year in scrap metal, spent batteries and copper wire. Since 2011 and approximately 25 bins

later they have collected a total of $16,648.38 in cash for our Capital Projects Fund. They have

not only helped to raise money but have been very instrumental in cleaning up Delta and area.

Thanks also to Glenview Iron and Metal in Smiths Falls who have donated the bins at no charge

just because over 50 years ago their parents were married at Delta United. We are truly blessed

to have such faithful friends.

We are hopeful for a new 2 door beverage fridge in the New Year using monies from memorial

donations received. It will be an asset for all of our fund raising efforts and safe food storage.

Thanks to everyone who cares and works hard for the Delta United Church.

Submitted by Howard French, Paul Henderson and Cathy Livingston,

Trustees of Delta United Church



Standing Committees Reports 2015

Worship Report

God works in mysterious ways in our lives and uses our talents as His means to “Feed His Sheep

and do His Work”. As followers of Christ it is how we use these talents that make the difference

in our lives and that of others and we give thanks for all our blessings. St. Paul wrote “Give

Thanks to God for Everything” - for the many blessings received and for the lessons learned by

our mistakes.

Delta United Church is truly blessed to have so many talents within our congregation and

community as we work in harmony together for without them we would not accomplish all that

we do and for that we give thanks.

Our Worship Committee has so many people to give thanks to for all the work that is done each

Sunday and behind the scenes each week to bring the worship and special music to our church.

We were truly blessed when The Rev Judith Evenden came to help us in February. She had a lot

of work of do as we had been on our own for too long so it was different to have a leader there to

help us. Thanks to Judith for getting us organized and on the right path again. I believe that God

heard our prayers and sent Judith as our answer to them. We bade farewell at a special

congregational meeting in Toledo but although Judith is gone from us she is not too far away as

she left us with our yellow flag of “Holy Manners” Thanks Judith for your leadership.

And finally after many more prayers we found our Intern Student Minister in Lynne Gardiner.

Lynne came to us in July and will seek ordination with us during the SME (Supervised Ministry

Education Process) over the next 2 years. Lynne is always smiling, works hard, delivers

wonderful, memorable sermons and I believe has felt right at home as we opened our arms and

hearts to her and her family. On her first Sunday with us we hosted a waffle and strawberry

breakfast and as you all know we like to eat as we enjoy the fellowship around the table which I

believe made Lynne and her family feel welcome.

Thanks to Mary Ann Dobrik, who taught the choir so many beautiful songs and now with her

relocation to Brockville, left us with a lovely repertoire of music. Mary not only taught us the

music she coached each one of us and helped us to do the very best we could. I am so thankful

that I had the opportunity to learn from Mary, a very talented musician.

I fear that I am no replacement for Mary but I did try to keep the choir organized with the help of

Bonnie Bilton playing for practises and Jean Yves on Sunday morning. We did manage to carry

on with beautiful music.

I want to thank Chris Whitty for his composing and Bonnie for the musical arrangement and to

Jean Yves for accompanying the music we sang throughout the Christmas season. It was lovely,

different and we had fun singing it. For some reason the music is still in my head and I quite

often find myself humming away “That Star, That Star”…



Special thanks to the choir... Chris, Louise, Lillian, Jana, Bruce, Bonnie, Millard and Irene who

were always willing to take an evening out of their lives to practise and come early on Sunday to

practise some more. I think we carried on fairly well especially with the addition of Hugh and

Emily and sometimes Elizabeth and Lynne Gardiner as their voices certainly enhanced our

singing.

Thanks to Florence and Barb who worked behind the scenes to make sure there were people in

place to greet and take up the offering, set up and put away after communion, making sure there

were flowers in the church for special occasions and that the candles were ready to light. You

may think it isn’t much but it is and we appreciate all you have done to make our church a quiet,

holy place to come and give our thanks to God.

Very special thanks to our own lay people…you are amazing and always willing to take on a

service when needed. Thanks to Rev Bruce our Minister Emeritus, Chris Whitty, Millard

Goodsell and Dick Christman for helping out again this year. We are so very fortunate to have

people in our congregation who are willing to lead in Worship and I know the amount of time it

takes to put a service together; but in the end, I believe, it helps us to grow stronger in our faith.

Thanks to all those who will read Scripture and Minute for Mission each Sunday.

Thanks to Pat Phillips for her many, many years of doing the church bulletin. It is truly a

dedicated effort to do this weekly especially for someone as busy as Pat is. I don’t know how

she managed during the busy summer of fund raising…

Thanks to Pat Greenhorn for her work with the Sunday school children. The children are always

excited to see what has been planned for them each week. We need to thank Pat more often for

her dedication as she is truly a blessing to our church and to this generation of children…

The church was beautifully decorated this year for all special occasions, especially at Christmas.

There is nothing more inviting and comforting than worshipping together with the warm white

lights encircling us and the beautiful Christmas tree at the front. We added more stars to our

Memorial Tree with its white branches and coloured lights in remembrance of loved ones we

hold dear in our hearts. If you wish to add someone to the tree please see Pat or Cathy.

Delta United has always been a place where we can feel welcome and even though

circumstances change we continue to move forward. It is a place where we can weep, we can

laugh and we can be angry for things that are out of our control and yet we are still accepted and

loved; perhaps more so.

I read somewhere that one of the best gifts you can give someone is the gift of thanking them for

being part of your life and for that I truly give thanks for each one of you and I am thankful to be

part of the Delta United Church family.

Submitted by Cathy Livingston,

On behalf of the Worship Committee



Services 2015

Date Services Date Services

04-Jan-15 Barb DeJeet - cancelled bad weather 05-Jul-15 Millard Goodsell - Lynne Gardiner started

11-Jan-15 Norma Wrightly 12-Jul-15 Lynne Gardiner – 1st Official Sunday

18-Jan-15 Kathryn Sarjeant-Powell - Pastoral Charge

Congregational Mtg Delta

19-Jul-15 Lynne Gardiner

25-Jan-15 Catherine Oxenford-Grant 26-Jul-15 Lynne Gardiner

01-Feb-15 Norma Wrightly - Rev Judith Evenden 02-Aug-15 Lynne Gardiner

08-Feb-15 Rev Judith Evenden 09-Aug-15 Lynne Gardiner

15-Feb-15 Rev Judith Evenden

16-Aug-15 Dick Christman - led in Worship in both

churches - Lynne was there also

22-Feb-15 Rev Judith Evenden 23-Aug-15 Lynne Gardiner

01-Mar-15 Rev Judith Evenden 30-Aug-15 Lynne Gardiner

08-Mar-15 Rev Judith Evenden 06-Sep-15 Lynne Gardiner



29-Mar-15 Rev Judith Evenden - Palm Sunday

Communion Served

27-Sep-15 187th Anniversary - Guest Speaker Myra

Garvin. Lynne’s covenanting service St,

Andrews joined us

03-Apr-15 Pastor Wheaton/Rev Judith Good Friday -

with Baptist Church

04-Oct-15 Lynne Gardiner - World Wide Communion

05-Apr-15 Rev Judith Evenden - Easter Sunday 11-Oct-15 Lynne Gardiner - Thanksgiving

12-Apr-15 Lynne Gardiner - Judith Away 18-Oct-15 World Food Sunday - Rev Kathy Walton

19-Apr-15 Rev Judith Evenden 25-Oct-15 Lynne Gardiner

26-Apr-15 Rev Judith Evenden - Congregational Mtg

Toledo

01-Nov-15 Lynne Gardiner - Reformation Sunday

03-May-15 Rev Judith Evenden 08-Nov-15 Lynne Gardiner - Remembrance Service

Legion Members at the Baptist Church

17-May-15 Rev Judith Evenden 22-Nov-15 Lynne Gardiner - Reign of Christ Sunday

24-May-15 Rev Judith Evenden 29-Nov-15 Lynne Gardiner - 1st Sunday of Advent

31-May-15 Rev Bruce Ross and Choir - Judith is

Away at Conference

06-Dec-15 Lynne Gardiner - 2nd Sunday of Advent

07-Jun-15 Rev Judith Evenden - Fiddlers Service 13-Dec-15 Lynne Gardiner - 3rd Sunday of Advent

White Gift Sunday

14-Jun-15 Chris Whitty

20-Dec-15 Lynne Gardiner - 4th Sunday of Advent

Christmas Concert

21-Jun-15 Rev Judith Evenden - First Nations Sunday

guest speaker Margaret Fisher - in Delta

24-Dec-15 Lynne Gardiner - Christmas Eve

Candlelight Service @ 7:30 pm

28-Jun-15 Rev Judith Evenden - Judith Last Sunday

with us in Toledo combined

27-Dec-15 Cancelled Worship



Average Sunday Attendance 2013, 2014 & 2015

Jan, 7.39%

Feb, 7.78%

Mar, 6.74%

Apr, 6.84%

May, 9.41%

Jun, 10.67%Jul, 7.71%

Aug, 7.66%

Sep, 9.64%

Oct, 8.68%

Nov, 8.02%

Dec, 9.70%

Attendance Stat 2015 abs%



Christian Education Report

Sunday school attendance over the past year has ranged from two to seven children weekly. In

the spring of 2015, we partnered with the Arms of Jesus Children’s Mission once again for a

Lenten project. With the generous support of the congregation, we raised $650 to help Nataly

Valaquez, a thirteen year old girl from Guatemala. Nataly has a progressive eye disease, and her

family was unable to afford the eye drops that would prevent her blindness. With our assistance,

she was able to receive almost 5 months of medication, and to return to school. Your kindness

and compassion have changed her life- thank you!

In September 2015, we kicked off the new Sunday school year with a new curriculum: “SPARK

Activate Faith”. The programme follows the church calendar, with Old Testament lessons in the

fall and New Testament stories in the winter and spring. On our “Rally Sunday” in September,

each of the children attending was presented with their own Bible. The younger children

received the “SPARK Story Bible”, while the older children were given “The Jesus Storybook

Bible”. We also organized a very successful food drive for South Crosby Elementary school, and

filled their classroom snack bins with healthy food items.

I am most grateful this year for the assistance of Emily Gardiner in Sunday School She is an

experienced and enthusiastic teacher, and it is a delight and a blessing to welcome her and share

teaching duties with her.

Please encourage any children you know in the community to attend. I also encourage you to

join us any Sunday to share stories and songs, and have fun as we grow in faith!

Yours in Christ

Submitted by Pat Greenhorn,

Christian Education Chair



Membership Report

The year 2015 was a special year for members Millard & Irene Goodsell who celebrated their

60th

wedding anniversary and Ward & Shirley Russell who also celebrated their 60th

.

Membership sits at approximate 64 individuals and we welcome numerous adherents to our

church. In 2015 we averaged a weekly attendance of 32.

Again we were glad to see visitors throughout the year and also the return of our regular seasonal

visitors last summer and look forward to seeing them again in 2016

Throughout the year we sent out many cards as follows: Going away, Sympathy, Thinking of

you, Anniversary, Thank You, Get Well, Birthday, Baby Congratulations and Christmas Cards.

We also gave flower arrangements, fruit baskets, cheese trays, chocolates and a special thank you gift to The Rev Judith Evenden & a Coveting gift to our Student Minister Lynne Gardiner. Numerous phone calls and visits were made as well. Marriages - 0

Confirmations - 0

Baptisms - 1 Cody William Halladay, son of Chris and Melissa Halladay

New Members - 0

Funerals - 2 Lorna Pearson - January 4, 2015

Helen Ross - January 30, 2015

Thank you to all of those who kept me informed and assisted me with membership duties over

this past year.

Submitted by Sheila Riskie,

Membership Chair



Delta United Outreach

As a small rural church, we dedicate ourselves as much as we can in helping others in our

community and beyond. We are “the little church that can” make a difference in the lives of

others locally and in the greater world.

We met our church budget of $4500.00 budget and the UCW gave $500.00 to the Mission &

Service Fund of the United Church of Canada.

Another great Lenten project led by Pat Greenhorn and the Sunday school partnering with ‘The

Arms of Jesus Mission’ raised $650 to help Nataly Valaquez, a thirteen year old girl from

Guatemala who has a progressive eye disease, purchase eye drops to prevent blindness.

Our hall continues to be the home of the Beverley Seniors who meet monthly, the Delta

Community Food Bank which actively helps many families in the community and the Good Food

Box program for the community to pick up pre-ordered fruit and vegetables.

Our Prayer Shawl Ministry continues to be well received by all those who have been given

shawls as well as those who are creating them.

The Kid’s Club continues to attract over 15 children from the community who met every other

Monday to do a craft, play a game and have a snack. Special thanks to Rachel Marks and Jen

Hall-Verhouven for their leadership.

The Rideau Islands and Lakes Theatre group met once again every Thursday evening. Rachel

Marks is always willing to help out in the community whenever an event requires a talented

group of actors/actresses and in turn her students help serve at our annual Turkey Supper.

In October our church partnered with the Delta Mill Society by hosting a Ham Supper at the Old

Town Hall as part of the 1st annual Harvest Festival.

In November & December we took part once again in the 11th

annual Celebrating the Season

where our church partners with Lower Beverley Lake Park by serving meals to the public during

the five Saturday nights of the event serving over 800.

We also have a dedicated crew who every Thursday morning serves breakfast to students as part

of the Breakfast Program at South Crosby Public School.

Branch 207 of the Royal Canadian Legion and Ladies Auxiliary uses our church hall during the

winter months for meetings and other events. In the New Year the Delta Agricultural Society

will also be using our church hall for their meetings during the winter months.

May we continue to be a caring and giving church, doing God’s work by loving our neighbours,

by opening the doors of this church, by going beyond our walls to serve and give to those in need

and may we continue to reach out and make our church a place where all can feel welcome!

Submitted by Cathy Livingston, Administration Chair



Property Report

Propane - (Heating and cooking) - Equal billing with Levac is currently at $300.00 per month. Total

cost for propane for 2015 was $2,799.13. We do have a credit of $2,059.69 which we can utilize

when the need arises. Some of this credit will be used up after March 1, 2016.

Insurance - Marsh Insurance continues to be our company, as recommended by Presbytery, with DLK

as our Broker. The 2015 policy cost was $2,036.88

Water Quality - A new Ultra Violet light, with an alarm system, has been installed due to some

concerns by the Health Department. Our water is sampled every three months by Caduceon Labs in

Kingston at a cost of $65.00 per test with a total cost of $265.00 for the year. Please note the cost has

increased to $70.00 per test for 2016. The Health Unit is sent a copy of the test.

Septic Pump outs - Our septic pump outs remain $205.00 per pump out for a total cost of $844.10 for

the church. Our UCW donated $500.00 towards the cost of pump outs. One free pump out was donated

by Campbell's during the Celebrating the Season festivities.

Lawn Care - Connor Pearson mowed the grass in 2015 at a cost of $420.00. The flower beds were

tended to by Mac and Barb MacLean, Jana Curtis and Arlo Boyce

Snow Removal - Josh Pearson shovels the walk ways at a cost of $270.00 Thanks also goes to Mac

Maclean for his time donated to helping with this task.

Telephone and Internet Service - Our cost for the telephone and internet services was $1,515.38.

We were reimbursed by Central treasurer for the internet as it is used by both congregations for the

bulletins and church work. A big vote of thanks goes to Louise Whitty for acquiring a package for us

that reduced the cost of these services. As St. Andrews now have internet service we will not be

reimbursed for Internet services from Central Treasurer in 2016.

Hydro - Our cost for hydro was $2,104.53

Caretaker - Connor Pearson was our caretaker for 2015 at $60.00 per month for the general weekly

cleaning of the building. Mac MacLean looks after recycling and garbage removal.

Project work is completed by our volunteers and includes washing windows, high dusting etc. A big

THANK YOU!!!!!

Thanks to everyone for all their help and ideas throughout the year in maintaining YOUR church

building and property.

I would be remiss if I didn’t say thank you to Barb and Mac for looking after maintenance issue when

I am away.

Submitted by D. Paul Henderson,

Property Chair



Publicity Report

The following events were advertised during the year of 2015

Various sources of advertising, such as posters, newspapers, radio and TV we utilized to

advertise.

Apr: to Nov: Fundraising Project – recycle container placed at back of church for

donations of scrap metal, copper and lead batteries

Feb: Annual Church meeting

Apr: Good Friday/Easter Breakfast and Services

Jun: June 7th

Fiddlers Service featuring Scottish music by “The Macleod Fiddlers” from

Glengarry County

June 21 – First Nations Sunday (Outdoor Service)

Jul: Chicken BBQ in the Park

Sep: Sep 27th

- 187th

Anniversary Service featuring entertainment by Don & Steve Curtis

Nov: Spaghetti Supper, Country Christmas with the Deltones Community Choir

Dec: Chicken Stew Supper, Turkey Dinner, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service featuring

special music by the DUC choir.

Advertising was done through the Review Mirror, EMC, Mural, Delta Pilot, and posters, the

Community Sign, Lower Beverley Lake Park and Celebrating the Season Flyers.

Our events are posted on the Lower Beverley Lake Park web site and Delta Matters Face Book

Page and in the Delta Pilot. Thanks to all who create, print and distribute the flyers and tickets

for our events.

Once again THANKS to William Morris, Park Manager of Lower Beverley Lake Park and his

staff for all their help in selling tickets and advertising for our church.

Thanks to those who kept me informed and/or those who submitted ads or reports on my behalf.

It was greatly appreciated!

Submitted by Nancy Ross,

Publicity Chair



Social Committee

Jan: Catered to Funeral Luncheon for family of Lorna Pearson

Refreshments for Pastoral Charge Congregational meeting held in Delta

Feb: Catered to Funeral Luncheon for family of Helen Ross

Mar: Annual Congregational Meeting Luncheon

Apr: Potluck breakfast was served before the Easter Sunday Services

May: Provided Hot Dogs and Drinks for Pitch in Crew after village clean up

Jun: Served lunch after the Fiddlers’ Church Service

Helped with the potluck lunch after the First Nations service

Pot Luck in Toledo for Judith’s going away dinner

Jul: Waffles and Strawberry breakfast to welcome Lynne and family

Helped with the numerous Chicken BBQ’s over the summer

Aug: Hosted a going away breakfast for Mary and Paul Dobrik

Sep: Luncheon after our 186th

Anniversary Service

Oct: Helped with the Harvest Festival Meal at the Old Town Hall

Nov: Helped with the Spaghetti Supper

Provided refreshments for a regular meeting of the Official Board

Dec: Helped with the Chicken Stew Supper and the Turkey Dinner

Catered to Funeral Luncheon for family of Reta Raison

Refreshments and thanks after Christmas Concert Sunday

We have a very dedicated group of individuals, men and women both, who volunteer their

talents to help provide all the lunches, dinners, refreshments and I want to take this opportunity

to say THANK YOU!.

Special thanks to Carl Willard and Judy Marx for their special treats. With everyone working

together we make a great team and have fun in the meantime.

Also a special thank you to our summer friends who pitch right in and help where ever needed. I

also want to thank all those who help prepare, serve and cleanup after Fellowship on Sunday

mornings.

Submitted by Barb MacLean,

Social Chair



Fund Raising 2015

# Date Event Items Required

January

1 03-Jan-15 Pies for Toledo Legion

March

2 07-Mar-15 Pies for Toledo Legion

3 22-Mar-15 Concert & Desserts- funding for well

April

4 14-Apr-15 SEVAC Luncheon for Students from RDHS and Sask

May

5 02-May-15 Pies for Toledo Legion

6 30-May-15 BBQ Rental - Legion BBQ rental only

June

7 07-Jun-15 Chicken BBQ - Harmony Lodge BBQ Chicken only

8 19-Jun-15 Chicken BBQ Rideau Seniors Picnic in the Park Chicken and Salads/Cake/Drinks

9 24-Jun-15 Chicken BBQ Wedding at LBLP Chicken BBQ

10 27-Jun-15 Chicken BBQ - Lower Beverley Lake Park Chicken and Salads/Desserts/ Drinks

July

11 01-Jul-14 Chicken BBQ - Seeleys Bay Order & Cook Chicken only

12 08-Jul-15 Lower Beverley Lake Association AGM Fair Hall UCW Catering

13 11-Jul-15 Chicken BBQ - Addison United Order & cook Chicken only

14 11-Jul-15 Pie Sale Lower Beverley Lake Park

15 24-Jul-15 Delta Fair Gates

August

16 01-Aug-15 Chicken BBQ - Portland Order & Cook Chicken only

17 01-Aug-15 Wedding Catering Liz Grays’s granddaughter

18 02-Aug-15 Chicken BBQ - Lombardy Fair BBQ Chicken/ Salads/Desserts

19 22-Aug-15 Pie Sale Lower Beverley Lake Park

20 16-Aug-15 Chicken BBQ - Delta Fair BBQ Chicken and 2 Salads

September

21 12-Sep-15 Chicken BBQ Old Bastards Motorcycle Rally BBQ Chicken/ Salads/Desserts

22 17-Sep-15 Chicken BBQ - UCDSB BBQ Chicken/ Salads/Desserts

October

23 03-Oct-15 Pies for Toledo Legion

24 03-Oct-15 Delta Harvest Festival at Old Town Hall Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Veggies

November

25 28-Nov-15 Celebrating the Season / Delta Country Christmas Spaghetti Supper

December

26 02-Dec-15 Bus Tours B&W Railroad Meal $15 per person Ham, Mashed Pot, Veggies, Dessert

27 07-Dec-15 Pies for Toledo Legion

28 12-Dec-15 Celebrating The Season Chicken Stew & Biscuits

29 19-Dec-15 Celebrating The Season Turkey Supper



UCW Report

Our UCW had a very good year with special thanks to Edith Woods for heading up the Bake-less

Bake Sale once again collecting $475 and to all who support our cause. Edith also continued to

collect soup labels and stamps. Thanks to Edith and Sheila Riskie for sending out numerous

Birthday cards, Sympathy Cards, Get Well Cards and treats to those in need.

Our monthly meetings were held in the church hall followed by lunch from January to June and

September to December.

Feb: Special thanks to Arvin, Gerald and Mac for preparing pancakes and sausage for our Ash

Wednesday lunch.

Apr: the Four Rivers Presbyterial UCW Annual meeting at St. Andrews in Lanark - attended

by 6 members

May: thanks to Audrey Peabody and daughter Christine for hosting our meeting at their home

for just a few “sandwiches”. They always put on a great meal and make you feel

welcome.

Jun: our annual UCW Congregational Outing welcoming our summer family home again, was

held at the Opinicon Inn in Chaffey’s Locks.

Sep: Fall Rally in Gananoque - 3 members attended.

Oct: the meeting was at Brockberry restaurant and we invited Mary Ann Dobrick who had

moved to the Brockville area.

Activities - The making and giving of Prayer Shawls, Sending of cards/ gifts for special events,

illness, Monday morning coffee time for the community

Fund-raising - Catering for weddings, funerals and other special events, Bakeless bake sale,

Sale of church calendars

Donations - Mission and Service, South Crosby Public School monthly milk fund, His House,

Perth, South Crosby Summer Day Camp, sponsorship of a child, Dental Issues Group, RDHS

Kick in for Kids, Delta Food Bank for Christmas hampers

Our UCW Purpose states “To unite women of the congregation for the total mission of the

church and to provide a medium through which we may express our loyalty and devotion to

Jesus Christ in Christian witness, study, fellowship and service.” Well done ladies and

thanks for all your support.

Monday Morning Coffee continues to be a great outreach success and a very special thanks to

Barb MacLean and Sheila Riskie for being their early on Monday mornings and making the

coffee and also to Carl Willard and others for donating the goodies for this UCW outreach.

Many thanks to all of our ladies who come together to do what is needed to help others in our

church and community. May we continue to carry on the torch of the United Church Women!

Submitted by Sally Wanless, UCW Chair



Notes from President Cathy

At our February Meeting we hosted a memorial service in honour of two special ladies - Helen

Ross and Lorna Pearson - giving thanks for their loyalty and faithful witness to the Delta United

Church, UCW and to Jesus Christ. We ended the memorial singing the hymn “Abide With Me”.

In the New Year we will be meeting to knit and crochet prayer shawls as our inventory is getting

low, but if you would prefer, you can do them at home, but it is more fun sitting around the table

visiting while working. If you need yarn and/or hooks and knitting needles please let me know

and the UCW will purchase them for you. Thanks to Lillian Willison who has done most of our

shawls for us. Special thanks for the beautiful aqua one she did for me this summer.

Thanks to Edith who has prepared and mailed out the donations of stamps and Campbell’s soup

labels over the years. We will continue to collect them and empty outer milk bags for South

Crosby Public School.

I am very proud of what this small group of women have accomplished especially this year.

Through our fund raising efforts along with memorial donations we raised over $3200.00. We

transferred $500 to the church to help with septic pump outs, $100 for Bibles for our Sunday

school program and donated $500 to Mission and Service and $950 to other local non profit

groups in need. Thanks to everyone for their continued support.

All women are welcome to join us so if you want more information please speak with myself or

Pat Phillips. Our meetings are normally the 3rd

Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. but can be

subject to change depending on schedules. We do have a good time when we all come together!

Members – 2015

Cathy Livingston – President - LTM Ilona French - LTM

Liz Gray – Treasurer - LTM Mary Ann Dobrik - LTM

Pat Phillips – Secretary - LTM Arlo Boyce - LTM

Helen Ross – Chartered - LTM Shirley Russell

Edith Woods – Cheer – Chartered - LTM Mary Ellen Christman

Nancy Wykes – Chartered - LTM Audrey Langille

Irene Goodsell - LTM Jean Daye

Barb McLean - LTM Evie Thomas

Audrey Peabody - LTM Florence Pratt

Sheila Riskie – LTM - Outreach Sally Wanless

Lillian Willison - LTM Barb Bentley

Joyce Gray - LTM Lynne Gardiner

Vivian Morris - LTM



Delta UCW Treasurer’s Report

Balance brought forward from December 31, 2014 $657.26

Receipts

Donations $130.00

Funeral Luncheons - Helen Ross, Lorna Pearson, Reta Raison $1077.21

Lower Beverley Lake Association $150.00

Schapelhouman Wedding Catering $300.00

UCW Offerings for 2015 $899.50

Bake-less Bale Sale $475.00

Calendars $74.00

Observer $180.00

Interest $0.35

Total Receipts $3,286.06

Grand Total $3,943.32

Expenses

Four Rivers Presbyterial Dues (15 x $8) $120.00

Four Rivers Presbyterial National $45.00

Flowers for Church $113.00

Observer (includes a monthly copy for the Church) $200.00

Delta United Church (Pump Outs) $500.00

Cheques $54.60

Calendars $59.40

Main Street Hdwe $41.80

Resource Centre - Spark Bibles for Sunday School $102.90

Delta Country Market (Food Supplies) $45.90

Withdrawal fees $1.20

Donations - Outreach

- Mission & Service $500.00

- His House - Perth $100.00

- Delta Food Bank - Helen Ross $50.00

- Delta Food Bank $100.00

- Dental Issues Group $100.00

- South Crosby Public School Milk Fund $400.00

- Kick In For Kids - RDHS $100.00

- Rideau Lakes Day Camp $100.00

Total Expenses $2,733.80

Balance as of December 31, 2015 $1,209.52

Submitted by Elizabeth Gray, UCW Treasurer



Four Rivers Presbytery Representative Report

On May 19, 2015 the Presbytery Executive approved the appointment of Lynn Gardiner as

minister of Delta/Toledo pastoral charge.

An update was provided relating to the decisions made by the General Council 42 and what

follow-up is required. The Presbytery could possibly go to a 3-Court structure – National

Body, Regional Body, and Local Congregations. If a final decision is made regarding this

issue, the congregations must vote.

General Council have appointed Jordan Cantwell as the new Moderator.

The second Syrian family sponsored by The Four Rivers Presbytery has arrived in Canada.

Submitted by Chris Whitty,

Delta United Presbytery Rep



Mission and Service

Delta Mission and Service 2015

Delta United ..............................................................................................................$4,500.00

UCW-Delta ............................................................................................................. $ 500.00

Total .......................................................................................................... $ 5,000.00

Submitted by Florence Pratt,

Mission and Service Convenor



Delta –Toledo Pastoral Charge Reports

Joint Search Committee (JSC)

The Joint Search Committee met on a regular basis for approximately three years and after an

extensive search and many Interim and Supply Ministers, our prayers were answered. On July

1st 2015 under the Supervised Ministry Education program we hired Lynne Gardiner, a Student

Minister, for our Delta-Toledo Charge. She has proven to be a wonderful addition to our family.

We give thanks to all who helped us during this process. Special thanks to The Rev Judith

Evenden who served our charge from February to the end of June and was very instrumental

in ‘preparing the way’ so we could continue as a SME site. With God's guidance and Judith’s

leadership we now have an excellent candidate in Lynne and pray she will be with us for many

years to come.

Joint Search Committee Members

Delta United

Howard French – Co-Chair

Pat Phillips

Barb MacLean

Cathy Livingston – Secretary

St. Andrew’s -Toledo

Heather Hayes – Co Chair

Jack Powell

Gary Seed

Torrance MacDonnell

Jeanette Johnston – Chair –resigned in September 2014 but we thank her for her commitment to

both the JNAC and JSC

Presbytery Reps

Mary Smiley

Charlotte Hoy

Educational Supervisor Rev Myra Garvin

Pastoral Charge Supervisor

Rev Don Stiles

Ministry Reflections Group Delta: Arvin Riskie and Ilona French

Toledo: Frank Seed and Nancy Struthers

Submitted by Heather Hayes, JSC Co Chair

& Cathy Livingston, JSC Recording Secretary



Ministry and Personnel Committee

In late second quarter of 2015 Rev. Judith Evenden met with the Ministry and Personnel

Committee at St. Andrew’s United in Toledo.

Representing St Andrew’s in attendance was Nancy Seed and Anna Johnston.

Representing Delta United was Howard French. Absent due to other commitments was Chris &

Marcella Parsons.

Rev. Judith reviewed the responsibilities of the committee with those in attendance. The detail

was explained for the difference between the Ministry & Personnel Committee and the Ministry

Reflections Group that was established due to our Minister being in the student program.

Members of the Committee frequently ask Lynn Gardiner if there are any issues. The comment is

that everything is going well.

We have not met again as there is no need to have a meeting for the sake of having a meeting. In

learning about the 2 committees there appeared to be significant overlap.

There is no need to burn volunteer time when there is no need.

On behalf of the committee I believe this report reflects the sentiments of those involved.

Respectfully Submitted by,

Howard French, Ministry and Personnel Chair



Delta-Toledo Pastoral Charge Financial Reports 2015

Delta Toledo Pastoral Charge Income Statement

For year ending December 31, 2015

Revenue

Coleman Account $ 67.88

Delta Payments $ 24,000.00

St Andrews Payment $ 22,000.00

CPP repayment $ 464.58

Transfer from Manse for Computer $ 779.49

Total Revenue $ 47,311.95

Expenses

Bay of Quinte Conference $ 110.00

Book Allowance-Judith $ 242.43

Computer $ 779.49

CPP $ 941.58

Education-Judith $ 8.35

Education-Lynne $ 250.00

Gifts-Judith $ 11.90

Housing $ 5,250.00

Internet - Delta 2014 $ 621.36

Internet - Toledo 2015 $ 274.83

Mileage $ 2,049.52

Baptismal Candle $ 3.96

Honorarium $ 500.00

Copy Right License $ 64.00

Office $ 115.73

Presbytery Dues $ 3,120.56

Pulpit Supply $ 1,190.00

Salary $ 50,946.70

Telephone $ 555.00

Total Expenses $ 67,035.41

Net Loss -$ 19,723.46

Beginning Balance January 1, 2015 $ 30,008.39

Less: Net Loss $ 19,723.46

Ending Quicken Balance $ 10,284.93

Add: Internet Toledo Cheque not cashed yet $ 274.83

Add: Mileage Cheque Lynne not cashed yet $ 431.73

Ending Balance December 31, 2015 Bank $ 10,991.49



Delta-Toledo Pastoral Charge Budget 2016

Delta Toledo Pastoral Charge

Budget 2016

Revenue

Coleman Account $ 65.00

Delta $ 29,746.44

Toledo $ 29,746.44

Total Revenue $ 59,557.88

Expenses

Salary $ 50,535.00

Pulpit Supply $ 952.00

Bay of Quinte Conference $ 110.00

Continuing Education $ 1,332.00

Mileage $ 2,000.00

Office $ 500.00

Presbytery Dues $ 3,088.87

Telephone $ 540.00

Honorarium $ 500.00

Total Expenses $ 59,557.87

Agreed amount per church is $2500 per month. Yearly total $30,000 each.

Submitted by Janet Preston,

Delta-Toledo Pastoral Charge Central Treasurer



Manse Account and Investments

Manse

Income Statement

For Year ended December 31, 2015

Revenue

GIC Interest $850.55

Total Revenue $850.55

Expenses

Computer $779.49

Total Expense

$779.49

Net Income

$71.06

Manse Account Bank Balance

Starting Balance January 1, 2015 $8,027.79

Net Income $71.06

Ending Balance in Bank December 31, 2015 $8,098.85

Investments

As of December 31, 2015

Purchased Matures Amount Invested Amount at

Maturity

January-21-11 January-21-16 $ 20,225.10 $ 22,732.55

November-16-11 November-16-16 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00

December-02-13 December - 2, 2016 $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00

August-16-12 August-16-17 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00

January-25-13 January-25-18 $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00

January-21-14 January-21-19 $ 16,000.00 $ 16,000.00

May-06-15 May-06-20 $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00

Total $ 66,225.10 $ 68,732.55

All accounts and Investments are through BMO.

Submitted by Janet Preston,

Delta-Toledo Pastoral Charge Central Treasurer



Robertson Cemetery Board

FINANCIAL REPORT

For the Period Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015



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