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St. John the Baptist

Lakefield

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

ANGLICAN CHURCH

LAKEFIELD

ANNUAL VESTRY MEETINGSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2020

TO KNOW CHRIST

AND MAKE HIM KNOWN

Agenda for Annual Vestry February 23, 2020

Opening prayer

Appointment of Vestry Clerk

Reading, correcting & minutes of the 2019 Vestry meetings

Business arising from the minutes

Incumbent’s Report Presented as the homily at the Eucharist

Reports from the Congregational Representatives to Parish Council

Report from the Envelope Secretary

Churchwardens’ financial report for the year ending December 2019

Presentation of budget for 2020

o The following motion was made at Advisory Board at its January 23rd 2020 meeting and carried unanimously:

Moved by Seconded by

that Advisory Board recommends to Vestry that the draft budget presented for 2020 be approved as presented.

Appointments and elections

o Churchwardens Lay Member of Synod Appointment of Rector’s Warden Election of People’s Warden

o Congregational Reps. to Advisory Board o Parish Tribunal

Acceptance of reports from parish organizations o That all congregational reports submitted to Vestry be approved as presented.

New business

The Social Justice Committee of the Diocese of Toronto has requested that the following motion be put forward at all annual parish vestries in the diocese re. Climate Change:

Vestry Motion 2020 – Taking Action on Climate Change We, the vestry of St. John the Baptist,

Lakefield, in the Diocese of Toronto, recognize that there is a global climate emergency. We

acknowledge that all sectors of society, including government, business, churches and other non-profit

organizations, and private individuals, have an obligation to do what they can to minimize their

contribution to climate change. We call on the government of Canada to commit to the following: - End

public financing of the fossil fuel industry (oil, gas, coal) - Bring Canada’s climate and energy policy

into alignment with the Paris Accord emissions targets to do our part to limit the rise in global average

temperatures below 1.5 degrees Celsius. - Support a just transition to a low-carbon economy through

investment in renewable energy sources and infrastructure, energy-efficient technologies, and skills

development and retraining for high-quality, sustainable jobs in the renewable energy sector. - Assist

Indigenous, northern, and coastal communities, and other vulnerable populations, to adapt to and

mitigate the impacts of climate change on their local environments. As Christians, we have a particular

obligation to care for the earth as God’s beloved creation (Genesis 1 26-28, 2:15), as well as for the

most vulnerable among the human family (Matthew 25). Accordingly, we also commit our parish to the

following goal(s):

Some examples of possible parish goals: (pick one or more) - Reducing our parish energy use by __ %

- Encouraging use of active and public transportation by parishioners, and/or carpooling where these

options are not practicable. - Eliminating (or reducing by __%) our use of single-use plastic products -

Divesting from investments in oil, gas, and coal and/or investing in renewable energy projects -

Planting a community garden - Planting [x number of trees] this year [on church or private property, or

participating in community tree-planting projects] - Other:

St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Lakefield Annual Vestry Meeting Minutes

Date: Sunday February 24, 2019

1) Opening prayer: The Rev Munroe Scott led the vestry in prayer and then called the meeting to order at 11:40 am.

2) Reception of eligible voters list: Margaret Henning and Glen McMullen presented the signed list of those present and eligible to vote at the vestry.

3) Election of Vestry Clerk: Joan Davies moved that Stephanie Jackman serve as vestry clerk. Glen McMullen seconded the motion. Stephanie Jackman accepted the nomination. The motion was carried, with voting by show of red voting cards. Note that all subsequent motions were voted upon using the red card system.

4) Approval of the Agenda: Marjorie Topping moved that the agenda be accepted as written. Mike Low seconded the motion. The motion was carried.

5) Minutes of the Previous Vestry Meeting: The minutes of the two vestry meetings (the annual vestry meeting and the special vestry meeting of March 18th) held in 2018 were considered. Keith Smith moved that the minutes of the 2018 annual vestry meeting be accepted. It was seconded by Lynda McKerr. The motion was carried. Jacquie Thompson moved that the minutes of the special vestry held on March 18th, 2018, be accepted. It was seconded by Keith Smith. The motion was carried.

6) Reading of the Pastoral Letters: The letters from the Archbishop of Toronto and the Area Bishop were included in the vestry package. Marjorie Topping moved that the reading aloud of the letters be dismissed. It was seconded by Connie Dry and the motion carried. Everyone was encouraged to read the letters. There was no discussion.

7) Incumbent’s report: In addition to the written report, Munroe elaborated on his decision to retire at the end of April. The Bishop assured Munroe that his retirement would not impede the MAF grant process but it might change the timeline of hiring. It was considered best to move forward through this 5-6 year process with uninterrupted leadership. Munroe thanked everyone as a congregation for his journey. Joan Davies made a motion to accept the Incumbent’s report. It was seconded by Prim Lowry. The motion passed.

8) Warden’s Report: Keith Smith moved that the wardens’ report be accepted as written. It was seconded by Anne Mansell. The motion was carried.

9) Reception of Parochial Reports:

The parochial reports were discussed in the order they were presented in the vestry booklet. The following subsections record any discussion for each report.

i) Leadership: no discussion ii) Christ Church Chapel of Ease: no discussion iii) St. Mark’s Chapel of Ease: Ed Peacock asked if the Diocese had taken responsibility of

looking after St. Mark’s. Munroe responded that the answer is no. There are a number of chapels of ease in various stages of closure in the Diocese. In the past, the Diocese has dealt with each separately and in different ways but this one has triggered a sense in which a standard process for closures needs to be determined for all properties. As a result, St. John’s has been asked to continue to look after St. Mark’s until this is done. The St. Mark’s account has been charged for the insurance and hydro. It was also asked if the takeover of St. Mark’s by the Diocese included the cemetery. Munroe responded that we remain the operators of the cemetery at this time. It is an interim situation and we have not

agreed to do this in the long term. There is a cemetery board and their report is included in the vestry booklet.

iv) Worship and Liturgy: no discussion v) FFF: It was asked if FFF was still happening. Anne Mansell responded that it was not

operating due to a lack of leadership. vi) Junior Church: Darlene Patterson reported that we consistently have a small number of

families that come to church. We NEED more volunteers to help run junior church. Munroe noted that Screening in Faith requires 2 adults minimum looking after children. There was some additional discussion around the junior church needs and issues that should be addressed.

vii) Flower Guild: There was discussion about including flower memorials in the bulletin. Munroe suggested that the Worship committee look into how we can do this. It was noted that there was an error in the report in the spelling of Judith’s name. It should be Judith Nicholas, not Nickolas.

viii) Chancel Guild: no discussion ix) Screening in Faith: Marg Henning recommended that everyone keep up their Screening in

Faith requirements even if not involved in a high risk ministry. If you may occasionally be involved in a high risk ministry, it is important that this has been done. Munroe commented that there are minimum requirements but he suggested we keep a higher standard, and that it would be a benefit if everyone in the congregation reviewed what it means to keep a safe work environment in our church ministries.

x) Home book/bible study: no discussion xi) Home video study: no discussion xii) Book study on prayer: no discussion xiii) Lakefield Community Food Bank: no discussion xiv) Tuesday Morning Coffee: no discussion xv) Prayer shall ministry report: no discussion xvi) Guatemala 2018: no discussion xvii) Lakefield Refugee sponsorship program: no discussion xviii) Alpha 2018: no discussion xix) Alpha Children’s program: Darlene Patterson thanked Anne Mansell for her dedication

and vision in putting together a children’s program to correspond to the Alpha program. It is one of the most exciting things happening in the church and it has really helped families understand how God can fit in their lives everyday. Munroe added that he has seen really some great outcomes from those programs in the last year.

xx) Lakefield Youth Unlimited: It was clarified that St. John’s is no longer funding the After School Program (ASP).

xxi) Pastoral Care: no discussion xxii) Prayer Ministry: no discussion xxiii) ACW: An addendum to the ACW report was presented by Ann Jakins. Fundraising events

included: Lenten lunch ($1545), funeral lunch ($2450), roast beef dinner ($1400), and the spring craft sale ($400). Donations were made to the food bank, church operating fund, Quilts for Cancer, the Diocese of Toronto through PWRD, YMCA Crossroads, Brock Mission, YU, the Rector’s Discretionary fund, chancel renovation, and they still have $2400 to start the new year.

xxiv) Lakefield Creative Arts Group: no discussion xxv) Quilters Group: Sandra Peacock clarified that the Quilters donated $100 to the operating

fund for the outside flower baskets. The written report incorrectly reports that $500 was given towards the oak for the chancel renovations but that was given by the ACW.

xxvi) Gift Cards orders: no discussion xxvii) Diocese of Toronto’s 158th Regular Session of Synod Nov.: no discussion xxviii) St. Mark’s Cemetery: no discussion

Ed Peacock made a motion to receive the reports as written and amended. This was seconded by John Cole and the motion was carried.

10) Financial Statements for 2018:

The financial statements in the vestry booklet were presented. It was noted that the balance sheets have not been approved by the wardens or the treasurer and the statement from the auditors has not been signed. A special vestry will be required to receive the audited statements once they are available.

Some errors and discrepancies were noted and will be investigated.

The envelope secretary prepared a revised report as the information from one Sunday (Feb 4) was missing in the original report.

Further questions will be addressed at the special vestry when the approved auditors report is available.

Munroe noted that we did end the year with a net income of $4729.30, and the budget had projected a $4664.67 deficit. Although this is really positive, the vestry was reminded that this was a result of over $20,000 in bequest interest and not a surplus. It was noted that a healthy congregation should not rely on interest or rental to cover their operating expenses.

Specific questions were also asked about the Investment account.

Glen McMullen made a motion that the reports be received. Questions will be answered at a further vestry meeting when the auditor reports are received and the treasurer will be asked to be present. The motion was seconded by Ann Jakins, and was carried.

11) Presentation of the 2019 Budget

Operating Account - The budget includes an increase 1.6% from the 2018 actual data. - The fundraising budget of $4000 was questioned. The wardens responded that this year there will

be a deliberate effort to have fundraisers. - People must not perceive this to mean they can give less in their general envelope givings.

The expense of an interim will be less than a full time incumbent. The incumbent salary was left in the budget because we don’t know when we will get a new incumbent or what they will be paid.

The bishop will be coming on Shrove Tuesday, to celebrate with us and to meet with the wardens about the specifics of what will happen when Munroe leaves.

Ed Peacock urged everyone not to abandon our commitments in the interim. That would be extremely dangerous at this point in time, we need to stick together during this season of change. To bring in a new person we need to show that we can sustain paying a minister.

It was asked how the decision of where the outreach funds were distributed was made. Historically, this was done by an Outreach committee but in recent years, the wardens made these decisions after seeking input from others.

A few other questions were asked and answered about the budget figures.

Capital and Designated Accounts The budget for Capital and Designated accounts was presented by the wardens.

Munroe says he will have the flooring done before he leaves!

A motion to receive and approve the budget for 2019 for both the operating and designated accounts was made by Sandy Peacock and seconded by Bill Harvey. The motion was carried.

12) Choice of auditor for 2019: Munroe suggested that we approve the same auditor for this year, but noted that the deanery may have one auditor in the future. Lynda McKerr made the motion to retain the current auditor, O’Keefe Accounting Group, for the 2019 audit. It was seconded by Ed Peacock. Motion was carried.

13) Appointments and elected positions: The motion to close nominations was made by Jacquie Thompson and seconded by Joan Davies. Motion carried.

Ed Peacock moved that St. John’s continue to have a leadership team between Munroe departure and the arrival of a new incumbent. Munroe has found it valuable, the bishop indicated that she is in favour of having such a team. Munore noted that there is no canonical status of a leadership team. Any new incumbent would decide for themselves if they wish to work with a leadership team. The motion has been brought forward to provide continuity while we have an interim. There was discussion about the selection committee process and the leadership team. The selection committee is brought into being by a vestry meeting and the only mandated individuals on the committee are one peoples’ and one rector’s warden. It was noted that this has nothing to do with the leadership team. The purpose of the leadership team would be to help the interim incumbent become familiar with the parish and continue implementing the vision. Any decision ‘made by the leadership team’ is actually made by the incumbent. The leadership team is only an advisor committee, not a deciding body. The motion on the floor was seconded by Prim Lowry. Motion carried.

14) Appointment of Rector’s warden’s: Munroe appointed Keith Smith as his Warden and Tim Henderson as his Deputy Warden.

15) Signing Authority: Jackie Thompson moved that in addition to the wardens, the deputy wardens and treasurer be given signing authority to authorize cheques or disbursements. The motion was seconded by Ann Jakins and was carried

16) Social Justice Vestry Motion for 2019: There was discussion on different options to meet the 2019 Social Justice Vestry motion proposed by the Diocese. This culminated in the following motion moved by Ed Peacock: The vestry of St. John’s commits to increasing our direct outreach by promoting FaithWorks in the parish through 2019 and to deliberately meet to explore options for local outreach activities to be reported on at the 2020 vestry. Gwen McMullen seconded the motion. The motion was carried.

17) Other business: A question was asked about the average attendance for 2018. Attendance has plateaued with an average of 60 people in 2018 (for both services). This is an increase of 2 people.

18) Adjournment: Joan Davies made a motion for adjournment, the motion was carried. Keith Smith noted that this was Munroe’s last vestry. He thanked Munroe for the last 10 years of leading and growing with us.

19) Closing Prayer: The vestry meeting was closed by sharing the grace.

St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Lakefield Special Vestry Meeting Minutes

Date: Sunday April 7th, 2019 @12:26

1) A) Accepting the audited financial statements - Jane Malaguti makes a motion to receive the audited statements, seconded by Jackie Thompson

Discussion: Ed Peacock stated that in the audited statement, the invested says the closing balance of 2017 is $472,389 but the opening balance of 2018 is $485,599. Jan Sutton addressed this saying that they didn’t know why there was a discrepancy and they couldn’t get ahold of the accountant. She also stated that we can accept the reports as they are with the amendment that this would be fixed this week.

Ed Peacock moved an amendment to the motion, that the statement is approved pending the resolution of the discrepancy in the trust fund opening balance in 2018, Mike Dry seconds it.

Sandy Peacock– another discrepancy on page 4, first column capital funds 2018 $2,250, do these numbers include internal transfers? Jan says she is not positive. Follow up, Sandy says where do internal transfers show up? Jan says that the auditors have received all of the information about internal transfers. Auditors and Jan believe everything to be accurate apart from the above discrepancy about the trust fund balance.

Motion to approve the auditor’s reports pending the resolution of the discrepancy in the trust fund opening balance in 2018, motion carried.

B) Discussion about the audited statement:

It was noted that the auditor was a very difficult person to work with. The company, however, was fine and there has been discussion about what the church expects from him in the future.

Mike Dry, Ed peacock, and others were very concerned about working with this auditor again and suggest that something be put into writing

Mike Dry made a motion that the wardens put in writing to the auditors our displeasure with the audit process and with the personnel involved this year, Jane Malaguti seconds.

Bill (?) commented that the advisory board has put into process a meeting to meet with the auditors for next year to make a plan for a better experience. It was noted that the advisory board can only advise but that vestry has legal power, so the discussion continued.

Motion carried, two opposed.

Further discussion of the financial reports:

There were some questions about how the investment revenue amount it generated. There was brief discussion where Munroe explained this and suggested that anyone who would like to learn more about this can ask him at another time.

Ed Peacock motions for adjournment, Gwen McMullen seconds, motion carried.

St. John the Baptist Anglican Church Lakefield Special Vestry Meeting Minutes

Date: Sunday May 12th, 2019 @11:50

1) The signed list of eligible voters was accepted. Everyone who signed received a voting ballot. 2) Selection of the Parish Selection Committee

- Bios for each candidate were handed out for everyone to read - Keith announced that it is required for the selection committee to be made up of no more

than 6 people plus the two wardens. There have been 7 people put their name forward so we will need to vote to select 6 of these. Keith read each bio out loud to the congregation.

- Rene Jackman put forth a motion that the vestry would like to have all 7 candidates be members of the committee and the candidate with the least number of votes be a non-voting advisor member/alternative. Linda McKerr seconded.

- The votes were made and ballots collected by Glen McMullen. 32 for, motion carried. - Ed Peacock made a motion for adjournment. Motion carried.

Bishop’s Pastoral Letter to Vestries, 2020

To our Clergy, Churchwardens and Parishioners

Beloved in Christ, peace and grace be with you.

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit…” These words from the Gospel of John, chapter 15, were spoken by Jesus to his disciples at the Last Supper. They are tender - words spoken in the shadow of the cross to disciples who would become the Church. John 15 was also the centerpiece text for my charge to Synod in November 2019. If you have not had a chance to watch it, I invite you to consider doing so. The imagery of the vine, the grower, and pruning for growth form the roots of the Priorities and Plans of the Diocese for the next two years, as they have done for our strategic plan Growing in Christ beginning in 2016.

Recently at a meeting I was asked by a lay member of Diocesan Council, “Bishop, what is your vision for the Diocese? In a word or two what do you want us to do?”

And I said, “Simple…Grow!”

At its root the strategic plan calls us to “grow” in Christ. What does this mean, to grow in Christ?

It means, that in all that we do, whether in our parishes, outreach ministries, diocesan ministries, chaplaincies and communities, we are summoned to flourish; in number, in maturity of faith, in our life of prayer and worship, in our leadership, in our embrace of a mission that calls us to move beyond the walls of the Church. To grow in Christ means to trust the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. To grow in Christ means that we sometimes have to let go of old structures and ways of doing things that keep us from taking the risks necessary to pursue the One we pledge to follow - Jesus.

Vestry provides one moment for every congregation to consider the challenge to grow in Christ. No matter the size of the community, no matter how large or small the budget, no matter the number of lay leaders or clergy, no matter the obstacles to balancing a budget…Are we doing all that we can to grow in our faith in Jesus Christ? What is one thing that we can do to deepen our discipleship? What is one thing that we can do to serve the needs of our neighbours? What is one thing that we can do to strengthen the bonds of affection that we have for each other?

Each year at vestry we ask you to consider supporting a social justice initiative through a particular motion. In the past we have asked vestries to consider addressing issues of poverty, raising the minimum wage and affordable housing. In 2020, we are asking you consider being good stewards of creation as we grapple with the growing climate emergency. We invite you to consider setting a goal to reduce our collective carbon footprint.

Sometimes we can focus only on what we don’t have at our annual vestry meetings, not enough money, not enough time, not enough people, not enough… Sometimes we can spend too much time only thinking about how on earth we are going to balance the budget. That’s not to say that balancing the budget isn’t important…it is. Rather, consider the words of Jesus in John 15. In the face of a future that doesn’t always seem very clear, lift up your hearts. Reach out and grow in Christ.

Yours in Christ,

+Andrew

The Rt. Rev. Andrew J. Asbil Bishop of Toronto

Report to Vestry from the Priest-in-Charge

According to the Canons of the Diocese of Toronto, Incumbents and priests-in-Charge are required to report to Vestry "upon the condition, progress and needs of the parish" for the year 2019. Given my 3 month experience of the parish of St. John the Baptist in late 2019, it will be a short report! Still, it provides an opportunity to express gratitude to each of you or expressing your faith by working in God's name for the well-being of others.

First, it is important to let you know that I understand the anxiety and the concern for the future that the retirement of your long serving Incumbent has caused, as much as you support Munroe's decision to slow down a bit and enjoy a more relaxed life style with his family, his hobbies and his personal spiritual journey. Just as you do, I wish him well in a happy retirement.

I also want to thank each of you for the time and energy you have invested in making sure that active ministry both within the walls of your church and out in the wider community continues to happen. It is not easy to be introspective about this community's core values and how they may be expressed in the future, while continuing to invest your energy and generosity in expressing those same values every day in ministries as diverse as supporting the food bank and its clients; hand knitting and crocheting prayer shawls; making sure the building is well maintained; keeping the kitchen in constant use as you offer hospitality to parishioners and the wider community alike; assisting at worship as musicians, intercessors, readers, chalice bearers, members of the Chancel Guild (especially when a clutsy presider spills red wine on white linen, sorry!); providing a welcoming learning experience for the children of the parish to experience God's love first-hand; keeping a large number of committees focused and productive; creating all those slides; running "the board" and the list just keeps going.

So, again let me thank every one of you who minister to each other, to the Lakefield community and to the world beyond. It does not go unnoticed and is never taken for granted. Thank you for all of this and so much more. I appreciate the smiles and the greetings each day.

I am really pleased that parishioners are dropping by the office to say hello and chat a bit. At the same time I am grateful to Bev Anderson for setting up appointments with parishioners who are grateful to receive communion and/or pastoral care in their home, at Extendicare or at the Regency. They often share profound wisdom about this world and their own experience of God. We will also be sharing in new beginnings through two weddings, one in 2020 and one in 2021.

Thank you to the Sandra Peacock, Ann Jakins, and Harold Hoard, your Churchwardens in 2019, for the number of hours they put in every week on all sorts of tasks many of them not reflected in their position descriptions.

Thank you to everyone who has let their name stand today for your commitment to meeting the needs of our parishioners and those of the wider community as this year unfolds.

Thank you to Jan for your patience, your smile and the reminder that the kettle has boiled! You are a great ambassador for this parish and most often the first contact people have with St. John's; to Jackie for serving at the altar every Sunday and during the week in a multitude of practical ways.

Thank you to Bentley for the Tim Horton conversations; the sharing of ideas and the problem solving chats. I appreciate your wisdom and your prayers.

As 2020 continues to unfold, I am confident that it will be filled with hope and a regeneration of energy that will take the Parish of Lakefield into a future filled with the Holy Spirit at work in this place and beyond its doors through your prayers and the work of your hands.

However, I do want to issue a warning to all parents and grandparents in the parish. about the not so distant future. Today, Lakefield clergy met to discuss the Good Friday walk and other Easter related events. I indicated that I would definitely participate and I was sure a number of parishioners would also join in as you have in past years. However, I do want to share with our parish parents and grandparents that the United Church is planning another Easter egg hunt but, this year, with 10,000 chocolate eggs! Let us pray that the sugar rush is short lived and gone before it starts anew on Easter Sunday. Amen!

Blessings to all of you! Your future will unfold with joy and blessings as you follow the leading of the Holy Spirit onto new pathways.

Peace and Blessings, G+

Wardens’ Report In 2019 the Wardens had the pleasure of working with Munroe Scott until the end of April, Ruth Adams until the end of May, Steve Smith until the end of September Bentley Steers since the beginning of May in an Associate Priest roll and Gloria Master from October until the present. Munroe Scott left us at the end of April, when he decided to retire as our incumbent here at St. John’s. We have all missed Munroe and Martha and are so thankful for their ten years of dedicated service here at St John’s. We pray that retirement is everything that they were hoping for.

With Munroe’s departure the process to replace Munroe was initiated. Our Parish Selection Committee (PSC) was formed from volunteers whose names were put forward and voted upon by our parish. We are very thankful for their incredible efforts and their dedication to push on through all the work needed to create our Parish Profile. We invite anyone who hasn’t read it, to go onto our St John’s website and review this comprehensive and informative document. We all pray for a successful conclusion to this process, so we can all welcome a new incumbent later this year.

Others have also been missed as they needed to step aside from important rolls here at St John’s. We would like to thank Tim Henderson and Keith Smith for their time as Deputy Rector’s Warden and Rector’s Warden. Their dedication to serving in leadership rolls was greatly appreciated.

We would like to thank the members of our staff, Jan Sutton and Jackie Miller for their dedicated service and their commitment to St John’s.

Our focus this year, especially after Munroe retired, was to keep the momentum that began under his leadership and guidance to transform John’s moving forward. Our Growing Forward Together (GFT) team has continued to work on our MAF Grant requirements and have continued to complete those tasks that can be accomplished without a new incumbent. Our Worship committee has continued to provide guidance and leadership working with the 3 different Interims with everything to do with Worship, and our Leadership Team continues to work directly with each new Interim to assist in guiding our desired forward momentum. We would like to thank all the members of these 3 teams for all of their incredible efforts. Of course, there have been challenges, but through it all we should continue to ask. “What Does Love Need of Me Today?”

Some significant work projects were completed in 2019. The chancel area was renovated to allow for more flexible use. The choir seating was removed, and this area raised to the same level as the old altar section. New hardwood floors were installed and the old altar rail removed and moved to the top of the original chancel steps. Plaster repairs in the chancel were completed as well, with further painting scheduled for later this winter. The newly crafted chancel banner was also installed just prior to our only wedding service in 2019. There was some rain leakage that had caused the damage, but the exterior stones have been re-pointed and a new flashing installed to prevent further damage. We would like to thank the many different individuals involved in these very important infrastructure updates. We must remain diligent in 2020 to continue to preserve and protect.

As of December 12, 2019, approval was given by the Diocese of Toronto to revoke the designation of The Chapel of St Mark Warsaw effective February 1, 2020, and that the title to the church and cemetery be transferred to The Incorporated Synod of the Diocese. St Johns responsibility for St Mark’s effectively ended February 1, 2020.

The Wardens truly appreciate the countless volunteers that give so much of their time to St Johns. It is obvious as you read the overall Vestry Report just how blessed we are to have the volunteers we have. We know that in the coming year, we will have many challenges to overcome. If the past is any indication, all of us at St Johns will tackle these challenges and be victorious, with Jesus at our side where we can continue to ask for help and cheering us on in 2020.

Respectively Submitted Ann Jakins, People’s Warden; Sandy Peacock, Rector’s Warden; Harold Hoar, Deputy Rector’s Warden

Leadership Team Report With the upcoming retirement of Rev. Munroe in several of our Leadership meetings we discussed the importance of continuing along the path of keeping St. John’s Vision in focus. It was decided that we should seek approval at vestry.

With that in mind ““Ed Peacock moved that St. John’s continue to have a leadership team between Munroe’s departure and the arrival of a new incumbent. Munroe has found it valuable, the bishop indicated that she is in favour of having such a team. Munroe noted that there is no canonical status of a leadership team. Any new incumbent would decide for themselves if they wish to work with a leadership team. The motion has been brought forward to provide continuity while we have an interim. There was discussion about the selection committee process and the leadership team. The selection committee is brought into being by a vestry meeting and the only mandated individuals on the committee are one peoples’ and one rector’s warden. It was noted that this has nothing to do with the leadership team. The purpose of the leadership team would be to help the interim incumbent become familiar with the parish and continue implementing the vision.

Any decision ‘made by the leadership team’ is actually made by the incumbent. The leadership team is only an advisor committee, not a deciding body.””. Motion carried.

With the resignation of Keith Smith as Incumbent’s Warden and Tim Henderson as Deputy People’s Warden leaving us with one warden, Interim Priest Rev. Ruth Adams called a meeting of the Leadership Team to discuss the need to find replacements. Sandy Peacock agreed to take the role of Rector’s Warden and Harold Hoar as Deputy People’s Warden. We were sorry that Rev. Ruth had to resign as Interim priest because of a persistent painful back problem. The Rev. Steve Smith was appointed as Interim priest in her place. In October Bishop Ryscilla appointed the Rev. Gloria Master as Interim priest to replace Rev. Steve. The Team met with the Interims to tell them their role in supporting them.

Two pot luck lunches were organized to bring St. John’s family together. It was also a time to invite relatives and friends from the community. Sunday September 22nd featured pot luck dishes from the fall harvest. The Christmas pot luck lunch on December 22nd after the Service of Lessons and Carols featured favourite dishes served during the Christmas season. Mary Zhou purchased most attractive tiny tins and had Gwen fill them with her beeswax skin cream. Mary gave these out as gifts.

We made plans to have our annual fall retreat in late October. The date and speaker were arranged; however it was cancelled as Rev. Steve was replaced and the speaker cancelled as well.

On Advent Sunday December 5th a lunch of soup, rolls and dessert was served followed by a session to “Explore Advent”. A Max Lucado video was shown about Advent season to stimulate discussion. We were admonished to look forwardly to the coming of Jesus, not become complacent. This event was well attended.

The Leadership Team continues to meet to help support the Interim priests in this time of transition. We thank you all for your support.

Leadership Team: Rev. Gloria, Ed Peacock, Rene Jackman, Gwen McMullen

Respectfully submitted by Gwen McMullen

Growing Forward Together Committee Report The primary goal of the multi-year Growing Forward Together (GFT) project is to move our

church to a state of health and sustainability by applying for a grant from the Ministry Allocation Fund. Our coach, Ward McCance, has encouraged us to remain focused on the task of completing various requirements, even though we cannot make a formal grant application from the MAF until our new incumbent is settled in the parish. The GFT committee (Rene Jackman, Ed Peacock, Gwen McMullen, Lynda McKerr, Velta Krastins and Bentley Steers) continued to meet every other week to complete as much of the preparation of the MAF grant application as possible.

On the advice of the diocesan grant coach we have written documents and job descriptions for various positions that will be instrumental in helping St. John’s grow:

The Objectives and Initiatives draft for year 2 have now been written outlining 5 objectives to continue growing St. John’s into a healthy and vibrant church community. As well, a draft of the projected yearly Cash flow for the project was completed and is ready for the new incumbent to finalize.

Communications Coordinator Position Description was created (filled by Marg Henning) to coordinate and promote parish activity, e.g., on our TV monitor, on the website, and the outdoor sign and publishes the newsletter "News and Noteworthy". All ministry leaders and others who have announcements or news to be publicized about St. John’s and any related activities and events are asked to be sure to forward them to Marg.

Our webmaster, Ed Peacock has given St. John’s website a fresh updated look and made it more functional.

Retention Coordinator Position Description (yet to be filled) was written for a volunteer to oversee plans to help keep connected to all who have attended St. John’s (both regularly or irregularly). In this effort the parish contact lists have been updated by Ed Peacock and Lynda McKerr has begun reaching out to irregular attendees.

The Greeter Position Description has been updated with training for sides people and greeters being planned to learn new ways of presenting an even more welcoming atmosphere. An information brochure to welcome newcomers has been drafted by Rene Jackman and is awaiting edits by the wardens and Communications Coordinator.

Gwen McMullen organized a community information presentation on May 1st on “What Human Trafficking Looks Like in the Peterborough Area”. Lesley Kirton, Victim Coordinator for Victim Services, along with two detectives from the O.P.P. told us that every high school in the area has been affected by human trafficking. We were also told what the signs are to watch out for.

To help build community and give people an opportunity to invite others to St. John’s Gwen coordinated a Harvest Potluck in the fall and another potluck in December.

The FaithWorks Coordinator Position Description was written and filled by Gwen McMullen. In that capacity, she organized a fundraising Chinese Dumpling Class and dinner, raising $1100 for Faith Works (designated to Warming Room Ministries).

The GFT Committee and Wardens have begun working together to create a Stewardship Coordinator’s Job description and to develop a comprehensive stewardship program involving time, talent and treasure.

The GFT committee has liaised with wardens and updated Ministry Leaders at Advisory Board monthly.

The team will continue to try to nurture and involve the entire congregation in growth initiatives for, as our coach has advised us: “Growth should be job #1 for everyone at St. John’s”.

CHAPELS OF EASE

Christ Church Chapel of EaseThis has been another successful year for Christ Church. The volunteer committee is responsible for the maintenance of the building and graveyard. There were 4 communion services this summer as well as a December Carol sing and tree lighting.

As a seasonal museum the 42 guides welcome visitors every afternoon in July and August. Our display cases had served us well for many years but needed to be replaced. We had a successful fundraising campaign last spring and had new cases made with better lighting. Our fixed costs remain the same so we have ongoing projects to raise money, such as a sold- out fashion show in the fall.

Respectfully submitted Shirley Twist

Chapel of Ease – St Mark’s, Warsaw St. Mark’s Church Building was deconsecrated and closed on September 9th 2018 and the process was begun to hand the property over to the Diocese of Toronto. The Diocese was making arrangements to take over the care and maintenance of the building, including financial responsibilities. In January 2019 this process was halted by the Diocese because they wished to establish new policy to deal with all the closing churches throughout the Diocese before proceeding with the takeover. We agreed to continue to pay the expenses (Hydro and insurance) from the residual funds in the St. Mark’s account. We had hoped that a settlement would happen before the end of the year. In July at the request of the insurance company, we (Sandra) began weekly inspections of the property. We also tried to contact David Badian, our contact at the Diocese, and found he was still on leave. Finally in September new people at the Diocese were made aware of St. Mark’s situation and began again the takeover process. In November we met with Michael McAlear of Progressive Management and Consulting, who acts as agent for the Diocese in managing vacant properties for the Diocese of Toronto and is securing the building and beginning to take over the expenses. The final transference to the Diocese actually took place on 1 February of this year (2020). Some of the furnishings and pew books from St. Mark’s were given to St. James, Roseneath, as their church building was destroyed by fire in the late spring and they are in the process of planning to rebuild. The remainder of the archival material and small items are being stored at St. John’s until the Diocese request them. The Ladies Group from St. Mark’s will be contacted to decide the charitable dispersal of the funds they had raised for that purpose. The balance of the St. Mark’s operating account will be turned over to the Diocese on request.

St. Mark’s Cemetery has continued to function under the umbrella of St. John’s. The Diocese has also agreed to take this over as well, also on the 1st of February 2020.

Respectfully submitted, Ann Jakins

WORSHIP

Children’s Ministry

Junior Church was offered every Sunday at the 10:30 service through 2019 with the exception of some weeks in the summer months. The “One Room Sunday School” curriculum was used as the basis for the programming. It includes a video presentation, crafts and games focused around Bible stories. Up to 7 children were in attendance with an average weekly attendance of 3 children.

Two children from St. John’s participated in the Lakefield Santa Claus Parade on November 17 as part of the Lakefield Churches float, and our costumes were available for other children to borrow for this community event.

A Children’s Advent Morning was held on December 7. Eight children, representing four families, attended. After exploring Advent themes through the journey of the wisemen, the children made an

Advent paper chain with part of the Christmas story printed on each link. A link could be taken off the chain each day, counting down the days to Christmas, and transferred to a booklet so each child ended up with their own book telling the story. In addition, the children enjoyed making Christmas cards, and decorating cookies (always a favorite part of the event) after a tasty lunch.

Children and youth played a significant role in the Christmas Eve Family service at 4 pm as readers, narrator and actors presenting the Christmas story. One of our families even provided the birthday cakes to celebrate Jesus’ birthday after the service.

Thank you to the many people who have helped with our children’s ministry both on Sundays and with the special events.

Although we have been able to provide junior church and some special events for families, there is presently no coordinator for Children’s Ministries at St. John’s. We need this vital role filled and more leadership if we expect to grow our church family and bring St. John’s to a place of health.

Respectfully submitted, Rene Jackman

Worship Committee The Worship committee has continued to meet regularly to make plans for the Sunday morning

services.

In January we celebrated Epiphany Sunday with a drama written by Glen McMullen telling the story of

the coming of the Magi. 13 people took part playing roles of the narrator, reporter, the Magi, King

Herod and those who advised him. The part of Mary, Joseph and young Jesus was played by Stephanie,

Tim and Foster Henderson. Velta’s costumes, made from her wide collection of rich fabrics, made the

dramatization live.

The Worship Committee helped to organize a successful pancake supper when 75 people were fed tasty

pancakes and delicious homemade pies. This feast was followed by special music by Brent Williams.

We were privileged to have another dramatic presentation on Palm Sunday. It portrayed events in

Jerusalem the days after Jesus’ joyful entry into the city and His betrayal.

We are grateful for the music for the Sunday services supplied by several musicians. This busy

schedule is organized by Velta. We wish to have a children’s song and story at each 10.30 a.m. service.

Committee: Rev. Gloria, Ann Jakins, Marg Henning, Velta Krastins, Glen McMullen,

Gwen McMullen.

Respectfully submitted by Gwen McMullen

Chancel Guild The 6 teams of the Chancel Guild work each week to prepare the altar for all communion services as

well as for weddings, baptisms and funerals. This is done to glorify God and to honour the

congregation as they come to worship both at St. Johns and at the four services at Christ Church in the

summer. The ongoing tasks of chancel consist of cleaning, polishing, laundering linens and changing

the hangings when a different colour is required. Their assistance and teamwork is much appreciated.

Respectfully submitted by Shirley Twist

Flower Guild 2019 was a busy year for the Flower Guild. There were 12 donations of memorial flowers for the altar

on regular Sundays. At Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas many donations were made to purchase

seasonal flowers to decorate the church. As well several parishioners donated bags and boxes of

seasonal fruits and vegetables to the church and food bank at Thanksgiving. The spring bulbs donated

at the Easter celebration were stored over the summer but unfortunately most became squirrel food.

The remaining Thanksgiving chrysanthemums and Christmas poinsettias were donated to Food bank

recipients for extra post holiday cheer. Over the course of the growing season (May to October),

regular altar flowers came from the church gardens and as well as from local gardens and roadside

collections. This saved considerable money over the summer and we were able to enjoy the beauty of

God’s creation brought indoors.

We started the year with a carry-over from the year before in the form of a Sobey’s Gift Card which

went to the purchase of altar flowers in the winter and early spring months. Generous memorial

donations and carefully budgeted purchasing helped us to stretch our funds through the summer and

fall.

I wish to thank my team for all their work over the past year and look forward to our continuing in the

worship of Our Lord with the beauty of Flowers. We do hope that this year there will be some creative

gardeners from our congregation who are eager to join with us in adding beauty to our chancel as we

“Worship God in the Beauty of Holiness”.

There is a memorial flower donation poster displayed in the Narthex so that memorial donations may

be signed up for in 2020. The Altar Flower Envelopes are very useful for recording donations

throughout the year, especially at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. We have a good supply for your

use below this poster whenever you wish to arrange for a donation for Altar Flower memorials. Please

remember Altar Flower Donations are tax deductible.

The Altar Flower Guild helps St. John’s to fulfill its Vision Statement as “We add to the inspirational

worship in our church community by beautifying the church with fresh flowers behind the altar and in

season we decorate the entire church with floral displays and symbolism of the liturgical season and

also honouring relationships in our community by aiding others in celebrating their times of

thanksgiving or remembering in grief their losses by providing memorial floral displays at the altar.

Respectfully submitted,

Ann Jakins

DISCIPLESHIP AND EDUCATION

Screening in Faith In 2019, letters were distributed to volunteers requiring screening. There were two Screening in Faith workshops lead by Munroe at St. John’s, March 19th and March 24th. These were the only workshops offered before Munroe’s retirement and currently we do not have a permanent replacement to administer the workshops. Rev. Gloria has offered to run a workshop if needed and also Rev. Frank Tyrrel has helped us out in the past. The combined attendance of the two workshop dates were 16 volunteers with only one unable to attend and two newer volunteers will also require a workshop when scheduled after Vestry. There were seven volunteers due for a criminal record check and all were completed. The Procedure Manual binder in the office was updated with a current listing of all ministries with corresponding ministry job descriptions, as well as a list of identified contacts. These are accessible to all through the church office and can be photocopied as needed. Thank you to all that help to keep us in compliance!

Respectfully submitted by,

Margaret Henning, Screening in Faith Coordinator

St John’s Home Book/Bible Study Bible Study was held at my home. Because of Bethlehem: Love is born, Hope is here by Max Lucado is a four week study with a DVD and study guide book for each participant. Nine ladies attended each week on Friday afternoons 2:00pm till 4:00pm from November 22nd leading up to Christmas. It is a 2-part study with a lent fellow up which we will be doing in 2020

Prim Lowry

Life Groups Many healthy and growing churches identify small groups/life groups as a crucial component for their church’s sustainability & development and the personal spiritual growth of & care for their members. We have personally been part of such groups in churches ranging in size from 100, 140, and 1700 attendees. They contributed enormously to our own personal faith development in the last 10 + years.

At the February 24, 2019 Vestry Meeting, John Cole & Darlene Patterson submitted a Proposal (with the support of the Rev. Munroe Scott) to begin a Small Groups/Life Groups Ministry at St. John’s in 2019 and they offered to co-ordinate that ministry. The purpose & structure was initially identified in various areas:

1. To learn and strengthen our faith through group-selected areas of study (e.g, each lasting 4-8 weeks);

2. To pray together as a group for real life areas of concern for individual members as we live life together by walking alongside each other each week;

3. To develop strong relationships and improve our church community; 4. To do acts of service for others every 2-3 months; 5. Small groups are continuously running on a weekly basis from September to June in

somebody’s home.

Then, after receiving some coaching from others in Life Group Ministry, the three teams of Life Group Facilitators (Harold & Susan Hoar; Sandy & Ed Peacock; Darlene Patterson & John Cole) presented their own experiences over several weeks to the congregation in March/April 2019 under the theme or question of “Do you want to be transformed?”. That is, Transformation, both personal and churchwide was to be the overarching purpose of life groups. A “Trial Run” of Life Groups ran in May to June (and one group into July). The Life Groups made use of the church’s new subscription to the RightNowMedia service for the selection of video talks and studies. The response of the participants was positive (identifying a deepened sense of community/relationships, growing in faith, feeling supported by others, and wishing to continue) and the Ministry was promoted again in September 2019.

Life groups are about Life: that of the individuals, the group, the church, and outside our church. Life groups typically run within a 2 hour timeframe following a format of social check-in, reflection on goals or connections to the studies, video teaching and then discussion, and prayer. Oh yes, we always have coffee, tea, snacks, and at times even share a meal.

Three groups actually began running in October: an afternoon group run by Darlene Patterson & Sheila Bishop; a late afternoon group run by Ed and Sandy Peacock; and an evening group lead by Darlene Patterson and John Cole. 23 members of our total 85 member congregation joined up (suggesting an over 27% participation level). These groups ran from October to mid-January. Two of the 3 groups have continued in their membership and focus, but one at a different location. The third group will also be relocated to a different home with some membership changing. Participation may be around 21 or 22. Other members of the congregation have expressed a wish to attend, but scheduling challenges (with work or family) have prevented their joining.

The continued participation of most members in these groups is a positive sign for ongoing interest in Life Groups Ministry. However, this is still a very new process at St. John’s and an adjustment for nearly all who are participating (including the Leaders/Facilitators).

Going forward, it is hoped that members will share more deeply as we “live life together”. This can happen by: setting personal spiritual goals, exploring faith studies, praying (sharing prayer requests and praying for each other), supporting one another, and completing missional acts of service/outreach.

Personally, we want to express heartfelt and deep thanks to Sheila Bishop, Ed & Sandy Peacock, Harold & Susan Hoar for their help facilitating some of these groups. Furthermore, we also want to thank Sheila, Ed, Sandy, Harold, Susan, and Rene Jackman for graciously offering their homes to host the groups.

Submitted by John Cole and Darlene Patterson

MISSION AND OUTREACH

Lakefield Community Food Bank As a ministry of St. John’s, the Lakefield Community Food Bank – comprised of 38 volunteers

(8 of whom are members of St John’s) - served our community by helping those in need and offering them hope. Every Tuesday morning from 9 - 10:30 volunteers offered food and other basic necessities to residents of the Townships of Selwyn and Douro-Dummer, and of Curve Lake First Nation. Only closing for 2 weeks at Christmas, these volunteers offered a remarkable 3,397 hours of service in 2019!

In 2019, we provided food for an average of 55 households a week. This represented approximately 101 people, from 197 households in our community.

The bulk of our food came from Kawartha Food Share (KFS). On Mondays food and other items were picked up at the KFS warehouse and a team of volunteers unloaded and stored them to be ready for distribution on Tuesdays. As a member agency we received 69,559 pounds of food from KFS in 2019, valued at $180,853.40. We paid KFS our annual $300 membership fee, and also donated $700 in gratitude for this food.

As well, we received many generous donations of food and money from individuals, churches, schools, businesses, and clubs. And often they found very creative ways to support us!

Justina Moore participated in the 2019 BEL Rotary Polar Plunge. She raised the most money ($2177) as an individual, so $1088.50 was donated to our Food Bank!

The Lakefield Pantry continued their rewards program. Customers earn points when they make a purchase, and they can choose to donate them to us. In 2019, we used these points to receive 15 dozen eggs each week.

The Lakefield Police organized a very successful CRAM A CRUISER event in October. In November, many food items were collected for us along the route of the Lakefield & District

Club’s annual Santa Claus Parade. And in December, a local family, Tracey Henry and her girls, organized the 10th annual

“Very Merry Christmas Dinners”. Each evening included many door prizes, a silent auction, the singing of Christmas Carols, and a delicious meal. The profit from the dinners, an amazing $2100, was donated to our Food Bank.

As a result of these initiatives, and from many other generous donations, we were blessed to be able to provide extra items from time to time.

We regularly purchased meat, fresh fruit and vegetables for our guests; and provided milk and eggs weekly, and cheese twice a month. Peanut butter, and cleaning/hygiene/personal products were offered once a month.

This year at Easter, we offered our guests a choice of meat and more fresh food than usual on the Tuesday before Easter. 64 households visited our Food Bank and selected food for a delicious Easter meal. The generosity of our community allowed us to celebrate with others the joyful Easter story of resurrection, hope and love. Then at Thanksgiving we were able to offer 71 households an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as a ham. A large quantity of that food came from bags of food purchased at Lakefield Foodland on the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving. And on December 17th, 101 households received a $10 gift card for M&M Meats, a $20 gift card for Foodland, and food for a bountiful Christmas meal.

Throughout 2019, our Food Bank volunteers were involved in the community on more than just Monday and Tuesday mornings.

We were made aware that there was a need for food for approximately 10-12 students at Lakefield District Elementary School (LDPS) on an ongoing basis. It was decided that there was an opportunity to provide a daily healthy lunch for these students. Volunteers of the Food Bank unanimously agreed that we would like to move forward with this initiative, working in cooperation

with LDPS and Lakefield Youth Unlimited (LYU). The Food Bank provided funds for lunches for these identified students, each school day beginning after March Break until the end of the school year. One of our Food Bank volunteers purchased food and other supplies (using Food Bank funds) for the lunches. The LDPS staff prepared the lunches. We continued to provide lunches in the fall and winter months. This is an example of working with the community to meet identified needs and an opportunity to implement the vision of St. John’s to “… engage with those around us to develop deep, authentic relationships that reflect the love of Christ. In compassion and humility, we serve others in our local community and beyond by helping them meet their basic needs and to live meaningful lives.”

The Food Bank sent a letter of support to the Township of Selwyn which applied for a Public Vehicle Operating Licence through the Ministry of Transportation (MTO). We heartily supported this application, as we have frequently seen the need for individuals in our community to be better serviced by public transportation.

Eight representatives from our food bank helped collect food at KFS’s City Wide Food Driveon June 1st.

There were 5 food bank volunteers who attended the Food Handler Training & Certification Course held at St. John’s.

Lakefield Dentistry and Salon Sorella and Day Spa organized a “Back to School Backpacks” program. Amazingly, 50 backpacks filled with supplies were distributed on August 20th.

On November 5th we were able to offer warm winter clothing to many people attending the Food Bank. Coats were provided by the United Way of Peterborough & District's ‘Coats for Kids and Grown-Ups Too’ program. Chris Kawalec of Peterborough Social Services transported the coats to our location. Peterborough Social Services provided $10.00 gift cards to those who attended the event. As well, 15 hand-knit warm hats and scarves were donated. At the event, all of the hats and scarves were distributed, 56 coats were taken, and 40 gift cards were given to recipients.

On December 9th, a group of students from LDPS came to St. John’s to help unpack and sort food donations. It was a busy morning and the youth were a great help!

The Lakefield Community Food Bank was nominated by the Township of Selwyn to receive a bequest from the estate of the late Mrs. Almira G. Foley. Mrs. Foley died on September 2, 1892, and she bequeathed funds in her will for the “benefit, comfort, and support of needy widows, orphans, and other helpless persons – bona fide residents of the said County of Peterborough and for no other purpose whatsoever". We have received a cheque.

The food bank has a good relationship with the Lakefield Community Garden. Cucumbers, squash, beans, carrots, onions, and potatoes were planted for the food bank in a plot in the garden. During the harvest season, Don Smith (overseer of the garden) brought fresh produce from the garden each week.

In 2019, the outdoor shed used by the Food Bank reached the end of its lifespan. We contracted Four Star Home and Cottage Improvements and provided the funds to remove the existing food bank shed and replace it with a new shed. The work was completed in June.

Our Food Bank is unique in the amazing atmosphere of care and friendship that exists among its clients and its volunteers. Every Tuesday morning, laughter is heard, and love and care are demonstrated, as people look out for one another and notice if someone is missing. In many ways, volunteers and recipients have become a small community. This was especially exemplified recently when a memorial took place in the sanctuary one week, as the result of the death of one of our long-time recipients.

Thank you for the many ways that St. John’s supports this ministry. These include the use of the building, the banking services, the issuing of charitable receipts, providing tea and coffee, companionship, and crafts for guests on Tuesday mornings, and much more! (Special thanks to those who faithfully supply us with coffee and tea each Tuesday before the food is handed out!)

St John’s is continually open to new enterprises offered through this ministry. Your support allows us to provide this service, easing the pain of hunger and making a difference in people’s lives. We look forward to serving again in 2020.

Respectfully, The Lakefield Community Food Bank Volunteers

Volunteers created an information sheet (below) in order to raise the profile, and highlight some facts, about our food bank. We have posted it around our village, and included a copy of it in each of the letters of thanks which we send to donors.

Lakefield Community Food Bank

is a member agency ofLakefield

Lakefield Community Food Bank

is an outreach ministry of

Community

St. John the Baptist

LakefieldFood Bank

The Lakefield Community Food Bank - HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED?? ...

Have you ever wondered WHAT HAPPENS TO those brown bags of food you can purchase in Foodland that are designated for the Lakefield Community Food Bank? .. or to the items you can put into those big Food Bank bins you see at various businesses? ... or to the food items you can bring to the Santa Claus Parade? .. ... or to the things you might have brought to your workplace or your church or your school when they have had a food drive? Have you ever wondered what happens to all the food that gets Crammed into a Cruiser from time to time? .. or to the money you might have put in a donation jar labelled “Food Bank”? ...

IT’S ACTUALLY PRETTY COOL! ... - over 30 volunteers are involved with the Food Bank in Lakefield - some of them will take donated items to St. John’s Anglican Church - others will unpack, sort, and store them there on shelving, or in fridges or

freezers - some will travel weekly to Kawartha Food Share in Peterborough to pick up

food, and others will purchase extra items - some will unpack and sort items every Monday morning - and still others will greet and help recipients every Tuesday morning

Have you ever wondered HOW TO ACCESS some of that food if you need it? ...

IT’S ACTUALLY PRETTY SIMPLE! ... - the Food Bank is located at St. John the Baptist, Anglican Church

81 Queen St., Lakefield - it is open every Tuesday, from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. - any resident of Selwyn Township, Douro-Dummer Township, or Curve Lake

First Nation is eligible to come, each week - doors open around 7:30 a.m. where you are welcome to come inside and

enjoy a coffee, while you wait

YOU WILL NEED TO BRING: - some ID for yourself, and every member of your household - some reusable grocery bags

Tuesday Morning CoffeeWe have continued to offer coffee and conversation each Tuesday morning from 7:30 to 9:30 for those

who utilize the foodbank. As in the last year we served an average of 36 cups of coffee each week

along with a pot or 2 of tea. Thanks to several people we have had goodies donated for our coffee table

a few times during the year and especially at Christmas. Also, as in past years, we provide a serving

cart equipped with coffee, tea and the fixings for the volunteers who faithfully serve at the foodbank.

Rev. Munroe Scott (until his retirement in May), Ed Peacock, Ann Jakins and Darlene Patterson

offered friendly conversation to people as they waited for the foodbank to open. They also participated

in getting things underway with the assistance of a few participants, who regularly are taking

ownership of this fellowship by setting up tables and preparing the fixings for the coffee table. Ann, Ed

and Darlene also handle the clean-up. Our clever and crafty Darlene offered opportunities several times

over the year to engage hands-on participation in seasonal crafts for adults and child friendly play and

crafts for the youngsters. Many lasting relationships were formed through these activities and the

crowd grew with each event. Two of our valued guests and dear friends passed away during the course

of the year M., in January and Dorothy in September. Several volunteers and guests of the foodbank

paid their respects at Marla’s funeral and the Tuesday Morning Coffee group held a memorial service

for Dorothy in the Church. Many members from the greater Lakefield Community, as well, attended

this celebration of Dorothy’s life. Chris Jones of Lakefield Youth Unlimited provided coffee and

donuts from Tim Horton’s as a tribute to Dorothy’s love of that restaurant. Many thanks are given to

the volunteers for their time and devotion to this ministry.


FaithWorks In the past year we have increased our FaithWorks givings substantially. We attribute this increase to

Ed Peacock who has brought to the attention of our congregation the projects that FaithWorks supports

and also to the GFT committee who spearheaded a Dumpling Day Making Lesson and Dinner. Mary

Zhou was joined by a number of her friends to teach a group of people from the community how to

make Chinese dumplings. Not only did they have a lot of fun but many dumplings were made, enough

to feed 50 people in the evening. A total of $1100 was raised at this venture to support The Warming

Room which is supported by FaithWorks. In 2019 a total of more than $3,000.00 was raised for

FaithWorks. Thank you for your increased support.

Respectfully submitted

Gwen McMullen, FaithWorks coordinator

Lakefield Refugee Sponsorship Project On June 6th, 2017, the Lakefield Refugee Sponsorship Project team members welcomed some lovely newcomers to Canada, at Pearson International Airport. The Eritrean family of 4 – a Mom, with her 2 daughters and 1 son – flew in from Ethiopia, where they had been living for some time.

As agreed when the LRSP first took on the responsibility of this family, should the father of the family (who had been separated from his wife and children for many years, due to the political situation in their country of origin) be found, and able to relocate to Canada, the LRSP would support him, (as they would do for the original four family members), for one year from the time of his arrival.

Amazingly, shortly after the first four arrived, the mother (Tsige) was able to reconnect with her husband (Daniel), and work began to bring him to Canada to reunite with his family.

Tsige and the children thrived, and each of them was left in a healthy, happy and secure position when the LRSP’s year of responsibility for them- as mandated by AURA, our Sponsorship Agreement Holder - was officially over, in June of 2018.

Almost a year later, in May of 2019, Daniel arrived at last in Canada, to join his wife and children. At that time the LRSP re-formed, to take on the responsibility of supporting him for one year. We had enough money raised from prior fundraising, and a Diocesan grant, to fulfill our financial commitment to him for a year - and a great deal of good will in our community to meet his other needs as well.

Shortly after his arrival, a “meet and greet” event was held at the family’s first home in Lakefield, giving all team members an opportunity to meet Daniel.

The family hosted a thank you luncheon for the LRSP team at Rogers Cove in the summer, and came to a Sunday morning service at St. John’s in September, to thank the congregation for their support.

Tsige’s English continues to improve. She has acquired her G2 license; has earned a food safety handling certificate; and has submitted several job applications to potential employers, with the help of The New Canadians Centre.

Daniel has attended English classes at PACE, and he has recently acquired a construction job in Peterborough. (Preparation for this involved a shopping trip with Glen McMullen to purchase safety boots and a substantial winter coat!)

Meanwhile, the children are cheerful and healthy, and are doing well at school.

Throughout 2019, the LRSP committee and team members have kept in contact with this family, especially offering friendship and practical advice, as well as financial support, to Daniel. And so they have once again been involved in carrying out the vision of St. John’s, as they “serve others in our local community and beyond by helping them meet their needs and by offering hope”.

The LRSP’s official responsibilities will end in May of 2020, when Daniel’s first year in Canada has come to an end. We thank the St John’s congregation and the generous community of Lakefield for their support of this lovely family.

Marty Smith For the Lakefield Refugee Sponsorship Project

Prayer Shawl Ministry We have 7 prayer shawls and baptism blankets available plus an additional 7 that were blessed on

February 3rd. These shawls are for the church families and for the wider community. The ones that

have been given out have blessed many hurting and lonely people with the love and warmth of them

and of the Lord.

Prayerfully submitted

Liz Gammack

Gift Card Order Four gift card orders - placed in March, June, September and November of 2019 - generated a

total of $1,344.37.

As is always the case, these funds were used solely for outreach purposes, and were distributed

at the discretion of the wardens.

Thank you to all who supported this fundraising project.

Marty Smith

PASTORAL CARE

Pastoral Visiting I have been blessed this past year to accompany Rev Munroe Scott & Rev Steve Smith to do Pastoral Visiting.

Our visiting includes taking Communion to shut-ins at Extendicare Lakefield, Peterborough Manor and Rabbit Street.

Cards have been sent & phone calls made to those in the Parish who have experienced illness or bereavement, or those who are unable to join us in worship on a regular basis.

This Ministry is a very busy important one for our Parish, and I thank you the members of our Parish who offer love and support for one another in friendship and the community.

Respectfully submitted by, Bev Anderson

Prayer Ministry The prayer Ministry Team has had a busy year and is planning even more for 2020. We have participated in Healing and Intercessional Prayer at 12 monthly Healing services (the first Sunday of the month). In addition we offered Intercessional Prayer after all regular Sunday services at the front of the church on the Regent Street side. We do not always have people come for prayer every Sunday, but with reminders in the bulletin and occasional reminders during the announcements and familiarity people do come on a regular basis. We still hope to expand the Team in the coming year and begin offering prayer after the 9:00 am Sunday Service. We are especially hoping for men to join the team as the Order of St. Luke and the Diocese feel that mixed teams are better received by petitioners. If you have 15 minutes to spend after church on one or two Sundays each month at either service and feel comfortable offering prayer out loud, Please contact Ann Jakins.

The Prayer Ministry Team helps St. John’s to fulfill its Vision Statement as we rely on God for strength and direction so that all our actions are enabled by prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit, as we, serving others in our local community, regularly engage in healing prayer with compassion and humility.


FELLOWSHIP AND COMMUNICATION

Anglican Church Women (ACW) The Anglican Church Womens group here at St Johns although not many in number continues to live out its mandate of Worship Learning and Service to the church and community.

Our business meeting always opens with a devotion and prayer.

We meet twice a month. The first Tuesday of the month is the business meeting and the third Tuesday for a social time and any projects we may have.

The beginning of 2019 saw us planning for the Lenten lunches and these were held throughout the six weeks of Lent and went very well with a church leader from the community as our speaker each week. They were well attended by about 60 people each week and raised $1470.00 overall.

In February we organized a food handlers course, 22 people attended and updated their knowledge of safety in the preparation and storing of food.

In March, three ladies from our church took part in the World Day of Prayer service held at the Baptist church.

We also held a funeral tea for someone who used to live in this area and then moved away. Her sister who lives in Ottawa was very grateful for our help and donated to the church.

In April after the Easter festivities a bus tour from Port Hope arranged with us to come to Lakefield and look around the village and we catered lunch for 50 people and it was enjoyed by all and raised a good sum of money.

In April we also said farewell to Martha Scott who along with Munroe retired from St Johns. She was a great help to us in many ways.

June was a busy month. Judy and Sheila attended Christchurch museums appreciation night representing the ACW. We gave a donation towards their new display cabinets.

Four of us went to St Johns Peterborough to view a video produced by the Anglican Church on the history of our Indeginous peoples called Stolen Lands Strong Hearts.

Our deanery day was also held at St Johns Peterborough.

After a Summer break we began September by attending another Deanery Day hosted by Christ Church Campbellford.

October saw us planning a fundraiser and we invited people to a harvest lunch with a guest who is a local florist and she showed us how to make simple flower arrangements.

We also sponsored a table at the Lakefield Youth Unlimited fundraising dinner and supplied the punch as guests arrived.

Instead of a bazaar for Christmas we offered a Practical Gift Table and it worked very well and realized almost a thousand dollars.

In November we took part in the two morning services in recognition of ACW and our guest speaker was Gerri Currier our Deanery representative.

I would be remiss in not mentioning Bev Anderson who does a great job of keeping in touch with those of our members who cannot get to meetings but still support us in any way they can, and all the members of our congregation who are always willing to help.

Respectfully submitted. Sheila Bishop

Communications Following our last retreat at Kingfisher Bay in late 2018, I felt a “nudge” to help in some way to enhance our communication that was identified as “needing improvement”. After much prayer, I put forward in January 2019 an idea to help assist with communication to our congregation, out of this discussion a job description was drafted for a “Church Liaison Support”, basically to assist with the communication and exchange of specified information (article/literature/other) to the congregation and visitors as they arrive Sunday morning to church and/or between services. Out of these beginnings I was asked by the Leadership team to take on the Communications Coordinator position in May and so here I am. In 2019, four newsletters were produced (May/July/Sept/Dec) as well as a Lenten Bible Reading Plan handout and a Lenten/Easter dates reminder hand out. After being trained by Martha Scott in April, there were 70 new slides created and displayed on the Signage TV in the Regent Street entrance, some of these slides were shared to the St. John’s website which is managed by Ed Peacock, also noting he completed a full revamp of the website this year! The Outdoor Sign since June, I have counted 22 sign changes, I am so thankful Kylyne has graciously taken on this duty as much as her schedule will allow! In September, the congregation email list was reviewed and updated for better communication and to allow the opportunity for anyone to “unsubscribe”. To date 17 parishioners have been identified as not having emails, of those, some receive as a print out at Sunday services with three regular attenders offering to take to others that cannot or do not attend regularly but we continue to have a few not receiving any regular communication. As we move through 2020, I pray for new ideas and I encourage anyone to provide input to further enhance communications as we continue to grow forward together!

Respectfully submitted by, Margaret Henning, Communications Coordinator

Quilters GroupThe quilters continue to meet on Tuesday morning at the Church. We are a small group with only three of us and this is rather difficult.

We started the year with $1748.34 and gave the Church $1500.00 to cover the cost of the oak for the chancel renovations. We have managed to work on three quilts in 2019 and have taken in $385.00. Our current bank balance is $633.34.

Respectfully submitted, Ruth Butcher

Creative Arts Group. The art group has had a busy and enjoyable year in 2019. We meet twice a month on Mondays for roughly 9 months of the year, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. This has meant that in the past year we painted in the Upper Hall for 17 days, with 212 attendees during that time. Unfortunately, we had a cancellation due to a blizzard on one of our scheduled days. We had 3 workshops with a total of 28 participants. We continue to individually donate $5.00 each to the operating expenses of St. John’s.

We usually have a small sale with donated pictures and do an outreach project with the proceedings. This didn’t happen in 2019, but due to the generosity of one of our members we were able to give the Food Bank a cheque in Nov. For our annual Christmas potluck, we also all brought donations of groceries for the Food Bank. We had a busy Show and Sale in May, on Mother’s Day weekend, with demonstrations and refreshments, and hope to do that again this year.

We are a very diverse group of painters, some professional and some inexperienced. As an Outreach ministry of St. John’s we are committed to the welcome and hospitality of anyone who is interested in joining us as we explore together the wonder and beauty of God’s creation. We especially extend an invitation to the members of the parish. Please come and join us, if only for a brown bag lunch at noon, and see if you have a hidden artist in you waiting for expression.

Our group is organized by various members, and it is encouraging to see this willing participation. Thanks especially are due to Ann Turner-Murphy, treasurer and communications, and Liz Gammack, Advisory Board. And a very big thank you to St. John’s for allowing us the use of the large bright hall and tables.

Gratefully, Judith Nicholas

ADDITIONAL REPORTS

Diocese of Toronto’s Synod Nov. 8th and 9th 2019 Highlights from Synod Nov. 8th and 9th 2019 Synod begins with Eucharist The Diocese of Toronto’s 159th Regular Session of Synod began on Nov. 8 at 10:30 a.m. with a Eucharist, which included an acknowledgment that Synod was being held on traditional First Nations land.

Bishop gives Charge to Synod During the Eucharist, Bishop Andrew Asbil gave his Charge to Synod. He spoke about pruning for growth, of letting go of dead wood and trying new things for the sake of the gospel. “It is not a time to be afraid; it is a time to have courage,” he said. His Charge touched on a number of subjects, including discipleship, the proposed changes to the diocese’s governance structure, General Synod’s decision regarding the marriage canon and “A Word to the Church”, caring for Creation, and his first year as a bishop.

Game raises money to send youth to CLAY CLAY, the Lutheran and Anglican youth conference that will be held next year in Calgary.

Diocesan Council’s Report received Synod received Diocesan Council’s Report to Synod. This report contains a list of Council members, a summary of all policy and major items discussed or approved by Council, and a summary of diocesan grants, loans and other funding. A highlight of the report is a section on Diocesan Grants, Loans and Other Funding. A total of $6.8 million in grants and loans were awarded from 37 different funding and granting streams from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.

Missional & Outreach Moment Encouraging reports were given by three parishes in the diocese of initiatives taken in the community in the “Missional Moments”.

Synod votes on proposed changes to governance structure. Motions were passed dealing with the Diocese being involved in the affordable housing

crisis. Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat, guest speaker spoke to Synod. God’s creation was a constant theme running through her talk.

Synod members attend breakout sessions covering a variety of topics.: Can you give 1% more? Five simple steps parishes can follow that will lead to positive

stewardship outcomes Leveraging the Power of Legacy Gifts in Your Parish Understanding the Diocesan Grants Process Strengthening Relations: Indigenous Ministries and You Consultation Workshop on Discipleship Supporting Vital Ministry and Mission Highlights from the Clergy Remuneration Working Group’s Report to the Bishop

New canons named Our Interim the Rev. Gloria Master was included on this list.

There was a one hour long open mike when members of the Synod spoke about a variety of concerns and ideas.

Financial reports and statements approved Synod received and approved the Financial Report for 2018, the Audited Financial Statements for the Incorporated Synod for 2018 and the Audited Financial Statements for the Cemetery Fund for 2018..

Synod hears financial update Lilian Qian, the diocese’s Treasurer and Director of Finance, presented the financial update for 2019. As of Aug. 30, 2019, the diocese had an operating surplus of $118,900, which is favorable to the revised forecast by $105,116. She said the main drivers for this favourable result are: timing differences for expenses such as curacy grants, area council and Synod; and she anticipates that the diocese will achieve the forecast 2019 budget target.

Bishop hears thoughts on same-sex marriage “A Word to the Bishop” was an hour-long, “open mic” session, specifically on the topic of same-sex marriage in the Church. It was intended to allow people to speak directly and openly to Bishop Andrew Asbil on the subject as he seeks to have new guidelines in place for the diocese by Pentecost 2020. Members were also invited to send written comments to him if they wished. Many people spoke of various concerns along with positive comments.

Bishop Asbil reflects In a closing reflection, Bishop Asbil spoke about putting trust in “the One who comes back, every day.” He spoke about churches that have returned to life because of the faith of people in parishes. He said that is the kind of faith that the diocese needs as we move forward together into the future.

These are some of the highlights from the 2019 Synod. You may wish to go to the web site for more detail.

Gwen McMullen, Lay member to Synod

St Mark’s Cemetery, Warsaw The Board and I agree that we have at least: 330 lots for sale – there will be a few more but have not been officially mapped yet. 248+ lots have been purchased and have not been used or only partly used as future cremation burials will still occur.

The Board asks me to remind you that the cemetery does use hydro for obtaining water from the river. In 2020 we will need repairs to the water system as holes were discovered in late summer 2019 that hampered obtaining water.

Decoration day was held in 2019 with thanks to Rev Crystal Moore which assisted in donations received.

Thanks,

Jeannette Cooper, Secretary-treasurer

FINANCIAL REPORTS

Envelope Secretary Report to Vestry, 2019

In 2019, a total of 150 people made offerings, compared to 238 in 2018, 207 in 2017 and 238 in 2016. The following histogram shows a breakdown of the amounts offered between 2019 and 2016:

The total offerings and offerings by category for the 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016 years are as listed in the following table:

Year 2019 2018 2017 2016

Total 146686 183012 148404 151943

Regular Envelopes 93636 105508 102573 93082

Guatemama mission 0 36491 5020

Food Bank 32295 28285 28313 22908

Christmas offering 3115 3954 2183 1867

Memorials 45 3280 623 1195

Donations 13518 2279 4999 13207

Faithworks 1822 849 989 884

Altar Flowers 798 615 970 655

Easter Offering 750 550 760 1126

Refugee project 0 450 225 14030

Outreach 315 426 1260 710

Thanksgiving offering 420 265 235 1225

Rector`s Discretionary - - - 170

Family Faith & Fun 0 100 84 487

Initial Offering 68 60 95 112

Fundraising 0 117 285

Bank charges -96 -100 -43

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Year 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

Jan 7334 7917 7340 7378 7604 7087 7444 8691

Feb 6759 9022 9547 7227 8492 9127 8387 9020

Mar 8031 7408 7953 6934 9201 10427 9155 7782

Apr 8244 10248 10980 8221 7113 7883 9590 10500

May 7442 6572 7295 8121 8791 7221 7301 7205

Jun 7308 9395 7220 6415 7305 10461 9298 7829

Jul 7748 9777 8784 8056 6805 7271 6925 8976

Aug 7997 7997 7444 6373 7978 9834 7764 7645

Sep 8364 10497 8318 6677 5825 6577 11860 9833

Oct 7627 5779 9689 10115 8369 8331 4246 9404

Nov 8248 8339 6665 8559 8406 9314 8219 8248

Dec 8533 11158 10708 8466 9257 9526 11346 11666

Total 93636 104109 101943 92542 95146 103059 101535 106798

Donors 76 83 83 82 74 95 101 110

$/donor 1232 1267 1241 1112 1302 1091 1002 950

Faithfully, Mike Dry

Investment in Consolidated Trust Fund (CTF) Report

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December 31, 2018 Opening Balance Unit Value = $222.1734

2,126.22 472,389.53

December 31, 2019 Closing Balance Unit Value = $238.1723

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ST. JOHN’S OPERATING ACCOUNT

2019 Actual 2019 Budget Difference $ 2020 Budget

REVENUE

4000 OPERATING REVENUE

4002 Envelopes - Initial 68.00 100 -32 100

4004 Envelopes - Regular 93,646.25 101,000 -7,354 95,000

4006 Open Offerings 2,543.60 2,500 44 2,500

4010 Special Offering - Christmas/ East er/ Thanksgiving 4,420.00 4,850 -430 4,500

4020 Total Offering 100,677.85 108,450 -7,772 102,100

4022 Gifts - Donations 1,660.00 5,000 -3,340 7,000

4024 Gifts - Organizations 1,070.00 1,950 -880 1,100

Gifts - Organizations (internal transferst) 2,500.00 3,000 -500 2,500

4028 Fundraising 922.50 4,000 -3,078 1,000

4030 Kitchen Supplies 164.30 100 64 100

4099 TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE 106,994.65 122,500 -15,505 113,800

4100 DISCIPLESHIP & EDUCATION

4108 Christian Education 30.00 600 -570 100

4104 Bible School 0.00 0 0 0

4106 Youth Group 0.00 0 0 0

4110 Parish Retreat 0.00 1,000 -1,000 1,500

4112 Screening in Faith 22.60 0 23 25

4199 TOTAL DISCIPLESHIP & EDUCATION 52.60 1,600 -1,547 1,625

4200 PROPERTY

4202 Maintenance Revenue 0.00 300 -300 0

4299 TOTAL PROPERTY 0.00 300 -300 0

4300 COMMUNICATION

4302 Communications 0.00 0 0 0

4399 Total Communications 0.00 0 0 0

4400 MISSION & OUTREACH

4402 Parish Outreach 1,754.37 2,200 -446 1,700

Parish Outreach - Internal transfer 439.35 150 289 450

4404 After School 0.00 0 0 0

4499 TOTAL MISSION & OUTREACH 2,193.72 2,350 -156 2,150

4500 PASTORAL CARE

4502 Pastoral Care 0.00 0 0 0

4599 TOTAL PASTORAL CARE 0.00 0 0 0

4600 WORSHIP & LITURGY4102 Junior Church 0.00 0 0 0

4602 Chancel-Operations 4.80 0 5 5

4604 Altar Flow ers 829.25 1,000 -171 1,000

4606 Wedding Revenue 250.00 500 -250 0

4608 Family Faith and Fun 0.00 0 0 0

4610 Worship & Liturgy 0.00 250 -250 0

4699 TOTAL WORSHIP & LITURGY 1,084.05 1,750 -666 1,005

4700 ADMINISTRATION

4704 Rent -Use of Hall 7,586.00 8,000 -414 8,000

4706 Rental Rectory 18,000.00 18,000 0 18,000

4710 Bequest Interest 20,730.64 20,000 731 20,500

4712 Warsaw Reimbursement 450.00 450 0 0

4714 Office Revenue 179.51 0 180 200

4799 TOTAL ADMINISTRATION 46,946.15 46,450 496 46,700

4900 UTILITIES

Utility Revenue Internal Transfer 0.00 0 0 0

4999 TOTAL UTILITY REVENUE 0.00 0 0 0

4,800 TOTAL REVENUE 157,271 174,950 -17,679 165,280

St. John's Operating Account

2019 Actual 2019 Budget Dif ference $ 2020 Budget

EXPENSE5000 OPERATING5028 Fundraising 140.94 300 -159 1505099 TOTAL OPERATING 140.94 300 -159 150

5100 DISCIPLESHIP & EDUCATION EXP.5102 Christian Education 1,026.80 5,790 -4,763 1,3005106 Bible School 0.00 0 0 05108 Youth Group 0.00 0 0 05110 Parish Retreat 0.00 2,500 -2,500 2,0005112 Screening in Faith 24.95 150 -125 2805199 TOTAL DISCIPLESHIP & EDUCATION 1,051.75 8,440 -7,388 3,580

5200 PROPERTY5202 Maintenance Supplies 583.52 600 -16 6005204 Maintenance-Church 2,167.74 3,000 -832 3,000

Maintenance Church -Internal Transfer 10,500.00 10,5005208 Maintenance-Rectory 0.00 400 -400 4005210 Maintenance-Elevator 3,578.56 4,000 -421 4,0005299 TOTAL PROPERTY EXPENSE 16,829.82 8,000 8,830 8,000

5300 COMMUNICATION5302 Communication 181.85 400 -218 4005399 TOTAL COMMUNICATION 181.85 400 -218 400

5400 MISSION & OUTREACH5402 Parish Outreach 4,903.55 6,120 -1,216 5,200

Parish Outreach - Internal transfer 250.00 250 3005404 After School 0.00 0 0 05499 TOTAL MISSION & OUTREACH 5,153.55 6,120 -966 5,500

5500 PASTORAL CARE

5502 Pastoral Care 0.00 200 -200 200

5599 TOTAL PASTORAL CARE 0.00 200 -200 200

5600 WORSHIP & LITURGY5104 Junior Church 595.49 870 -275 7005602 Church Music 0.00 0 0 05604 Chancel-Operations 332.31 425 -93 2225606 Altar Flow ers 1,289.69 1,000 290 1,5005608 Family Faith & Fun 0.00 350 -350 05610 Worship & Liturgy 948.05 1,000 -52 1,0005612 Wedding Expense 0.00 0 05699 TOTAL WORSHIP & LITURGY EXP. 3,165.54 3,645 -479 3,422

5700 ADMINISTRATION5704 Regular Envelope Expense 56.61 400 -343 4005706 Diocese Allotment 15,926.52 16,000 -73 16,7035708 Synod Delegate Cost 390.00 300 90 4005712 Bank Charges 216.00 230 -14 2205714 Insurance Premiums 6,657.81 7,000 -342 7,0005716 Office Supplies 1,609.43 1,300 309 1,6005724 Kitchen Supplies Expense 388.97 350 39 4005726 Professional Fees 4,676.44 5,085 -409 5,5005799 TOTAL ADMINISTRATION EXP. 29,921.78 30,665 -743 32,223

5800 WAGES & BENEFITS5802 Rector's Housing Allow ance/Tel 7,092.25 19,837 -12,745 10,0005804 Clergy Car Allow ance 680.00 1,870 -1,190 1,0005806 Our Portion Rector's Benefits 6,732.61 19,693 -12,960 10,0005808 Rector's Proffessional Development 250.00 450 -200 2255810 Rector's Stipend 17,415.49 48,510 -31,094 25,000

New Incumbent's Moving Expense 0 10,0005812 Supply Clergy Remuneration 28,432.41 1,610 26,822 21,0005814 Wages - Off ice/Custodian 14,049.53 13,600 450 15,0005818 Musicians 0.00 0 0 05822 Employee Benefit Cost 1,893.86 862 1,032 1,6005899 TOTAL WAGES & BENEFITS EXP. 76,546.15 106,431 -29,885 93,825

5900 UTILITIES5902 Gas - Church 3,652.08 3,500 152 3,8005904 Hydro - Church 3,206.58 3,200 7 3,4005906 Water - Church 1,407.04 1,360 47 1,5005908 Telephone - Church 1,625.62 1,630 -4 1,6505918 Realty Taxes - Rectory 2,551.23 3,150 -599 2,600

Water Heater Rental 370.61 400 -29 400Building Inspection 0.00 0

5999 TOTAL UTILITIES EXP. 12,813.16 13,240 -427 13,350

TOTAL EXPENSE 145,804.54 177,441 -31,637 160,650NET INCOME 11,467 -2,491 13,458 4,630

St. John's Operating Account

Revenue Expense Balance Revenue Expense

1 Capital Funds - Building 4,844.33 14,137.00 11,097.26 20,384.07 8,000 13,000

2 Capital Funds - Building - Internal Transfer 12,500.00 0.00 0 0

3 Capital Funds - Organ 3,999.47 0.00 0.00 3,999.47 0 0

4 Equipment & Furnishings 2,455.64 0.00 467.38 1,988.26 0 300

5 TOTAL CAPITAL FUNDS 11,299.44 26,637.00 11,564.64 26,371.80 8,000 13,300

DESIGNATED FUNDS

7 Chancel - Special Revenue 1,729.49 75.00 0.00 1,804.49 0 0

8 Faithw orks 177.20 3,037.00 2,597.95 176.90 3,000 2,550

Faithw orks - Internal Transfer 439.35 0 450

9 ACW 2,402.29 4,343.50 4,042.03 1,503.76 4,000 4,000

10 ACW Internal transfers 1,200.00

11 Food Bank 28,171.40 37,202.95 38,826.52 24,547.83 35,500 35,000

12 Food Bank Internal Transfers 2,000.00 0 2,000

13 Youth Outreach 147.02 0.00 0.00 147.02 0 0

14 Memorial - Spec. Rev. 5,922.81 0.00 0.00 5,922.81 0 3,000

15 Guatemala 638.74 0.00 0.00 638.74 0 0

16 Guatemala-Internal Transfer 0.00 0.00 0 0

17 Order of St. Luke 92.00 0.00 0.00 92.00 0 0

18 Lakefield Refugee Sponsorship Project 21,037.78 0.00 3,300.00 17,737.78 0 3,000

19 Transfer to LRSP 0 0

20 Music Ministry (Hymn B.,Junior C) 588.00 0.00 0.00 588.00 0 0

21 Quilter's Guild 1,748.34 385.00 633.34 300 0

22 Quilter's Guild - Internal transfer 1,500.00 0 0

23 Rector's Discretionary 30.00 250.00 230.00 0 300

24 Rector's Discretionary-Internal transfer 450.00 300 0

25 Servers 52.19 0.00 0.00 52.19 0 0

26 ACW - Youth 2,690.08 0.00 0.00 2,690.08 0 0

27 ACW Youth - Internal Transfer 0.00 0.00 0 0

28 Junior Church 339.55 33.25 0.00 372.80 35 0

29 St. Mark's Ladies Group 802.31 0.00 0.00 802.31 0 802

30 St. Mark's Ladies Group - Internal Transfer 0.00 0.00 0 0

31 Vacation Bible School 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0

32 TOTAL DESIGNATED FUNDS 45,526.70 54,155.85 57,940.05 43,135.00 51,102.31

CAPITAL ACCOUNTS

St. John's Capital and Designated Accounts

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2019 Actual

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REVENUE

REVENUE ACCOUNTS

Initial Envelopes 0.00

Reg. Envelopes 0.00

Open 0.00

Wedd/Fun Revenue 0.00

Donation 0.00

Fundraising 0.00

Other Revenue 18.81

Internal Transfer 0.00

TOTAL REVENUE ACCOUNTS 18.81

TOTAL REVENUE 18.81

EXPENSE

EXPENSE ACCUONTS

Clergy Supply 0.00

Bank Charges 0.00

Insurance Exp. 0.00

Internal Transfer 450.00

Hydro 394.15

Fundraising 0.00

Heat - Oil 0.00

Maintenance 0.00

Gift Baskets 0.00

Misc. expense 0.00

TOTAL EXPENSE ACCOUNTS 844.15

TOTAL EXPENSE 844.15

NET INCOME -825.34

Bank Balance December 31, 2019 =$1,918.40

Balance Sheet As at 31/12/2019

ASSET

CURRENT ASSETS

CIBC # 81-00519 56,218.24

Prepaid Expenses 663.14

Due from (to) Capital Fund-Building 10,500.00

Due from(to) Faithw orks -439.35

Due from(to)Food Bank -2,000.00

Due from(to) Rector's Discretionary 250.00

Due from(to) St. Mark's -450.00

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 64,742.03

TOTAL ASSET 64,742.03

LIABILITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES

HST Paid -845.16

Accrued liabiilties 4,500.00

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 3,654.84

TOTAL LIABILITY 3,654.84

EQUITY

CAPITAL ACCOUNTS

Beginning of Year Balance 42,259.91

Current Earnings 18,827.28

TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS 61,087.19

TOTAL EQUITY 61,087.19

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 64,742.03

Generated On: 07/02/2020

St.Johns Church 1 (OPERATIONS)

St. John's Church 2 (CAPITAL & DESIGNATED ACCOUNTS) Balance Sheet as at 31/12/2019

ASSET

CURRENT ASSETS

CIBC - # 81-00519 83,282.45

Investments 485,599.39

Increase in Investments -13,209.86

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 555,671.98


LIABILITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES

HST Paid -756.78

Cap. fund-Building Due to(from) Des 10,500.00

Quilters Due to (from) Cap. -1,500.00

Faithworks Due to (from) Op -439.35

Food Bank Due to (from) Op -2,000.00

ACW Due to (from) OP -500.00

due to/from designated fund 250.00

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 5,553.87

TOTAL LIABILITY 5,553.87

EQUITY

FINANCIAL STATUS

Beginning of Year Balance -11,059.91

Investment Fund 483,191.00

Change in Fair value of Investments 0.00

Current Earnings -1,367.44

TOTAL EARNINGS 470,763.65

INTERNAL REVENUE

Capital Funds - Building 6,844.33

Capital Funds - Organ 3,999.47

Equiptment & Furnishings 2,455.64

Chancel - Special Revenue 1,729.49

Faithworks 177.20

Food Bank 28,171.40

Youth Outreach 147.02

Memorial - Spec. Rev. 5,922.81

Guatemala Mission 638.74

Order of St. Luke 92.00

Music Ministry (Hymn B. Junior C) 588.00

Quilter's Guild 1,748.34

Rector's Discretionary 230.00

Servers 52.19

ACW - Youth 2,690.08

Vacation Bible School -14.18

Junior Church 339.55

ACW 2,402.29

St Mark's Ladies Group 802.31

LRSP internal revenue 21,037.78

TOTAL INTERNAL REVENUE 80,054.46

INTERNAL EXPENSE

ACW -700.00

TOTAL INTERNAL EXPENSE -700.00




St. Mark's

Balance Sheet As at 31/12/2019

ASSET

ASSET ACCOUNTS

CIBC account 1,918.40

TOTAL ASSET ACCOUNTS 1,918.40


LIABILITY

LIABILITY ACCOUNTS

HST Paid -23.87

TOTAL LIABILITY ACCOUNTS -23.87

TOTAL LIABILITY -23.87

EQUITY

CAPITAL ACCOUNTS

St Marks transfer account -450.00

Beginning of Year Balance 2,767.61

Current Earnings -375.34

TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS 1,942.27




St. Mark’s Cemetery 2019

Parish Selection Committee (PSC) 2019 saw many changes in the Parish of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church in Lakefield. Our dearly loved and devoted incumbent Munroe Scott announced his retirement commencing the end of April 2019. Both Munroe and Martha will be missed by St. John’s and the community.

This news from the Bishop Shaw and the wardens identified the need to search for a new incumbent. Parishioners identified their desire to be part of the search committee. Written submissions, identifying why the parishioner wanted to be a committee member, were forwarded to the wardens. A vestry meeting was planned following a morning church service. Those parishioners present were provided with the written submissions and voted on the PSC team membership. Seven members were nominated and approved by vestry and the parishioners. A Parish Selection Committee was struck on May 13th, 2019.

The Diocese assigned the PSC with two coaches who provided an overview of the process, resources and support as the team progressed in the search for a new incumbent. Elizabeth McCaffrey (Volunteer Resources Coordinator, Congregational Development Department) and David Krause (Consultant Congregational Development Department) were the welcomed coaches. Elizabeth McCaffrey was present at every PSC meeting to share information, answer questions and provide encouragement as the PSC team developed the Parish Profile.

The PSC team met with Bishop Shaw and the two coaches (at the Oshawa’s office) on July 4th, 2019. In addition to introductions, the process of searching and selecting a new incumbent was discussed. The PSC members had the chance to verbalize the desired qualities of a new incumbent. Elizabeth McCaffrey and David Krause our coaches were a welcomed part of the afternoon meeting.

The PSC committee met a total of 14 times in 2019. Two of these meetings were with Bishop Shaw.

The parishioners of St. John’s were involved and updated regularly as the PSC progressed in the development of the parish profile. A congregational breakfast meeting was held to involve the membership in the selection process. During this interactive session, parishioners offered their opinions on a number of questions. Members shared their opinions on the strengths and challenges of St. John’s. Members clearly identified the qualities they wished to see in a new incumbent. Throughout the months parishioners were encouraged to forward names of interested incumbents to the PSC.

The St. John’s Parish Profile was completed and submitted to Bishop Shaw on September 15th. 2019. The members of the PSC were pleased with the document that was a realistic summary of the strengths, accomplishments and the challenges of St. John’s.

It was not until November 18th that the PSC met with Bishop Shaw to review the St. John’s parish profile. During this meeting, minor inaccuracies were identified and the corrections were completed in a short period of time. The final parish profile was emailed and in the hands of Bishop Shaw November 21, 2019. Bishop Shaw advised that the profile would be circulated and added to the National Church Website. As commented by Bishop Shaw, a number of churches are in search of a new incumbent. Despite this information the PSC continued to meet regularly to develop an interview process for a potential new incumbent and pray that our Lord will send a candidate that He believes will help St. John’s grow into the future.

The PSC are content that the Parish Profile genuinely shares the life of St. John’s with both the positive accomplishments and the challenges. We pray that the Lord will help us in our search.

Respectfully submitted Parish Selection Committee

Ann Jakins, Marg Henning, Sheila Bishop, Stephanie Jackman, Ed Peacock, Harold Hoar, Mike Dry, Jacquie Thompson January 1st, 2020

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