The Church at Horseshoe Bay Annual Congregational Meeting

January 15, 2017 -10:00 a.m.

Chairman’s Report Meeting Agenda

Our church family,

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2016 has truly been a blessed

year for our church and we thank God for His goodness.

Your church board was particularly focused on our Vision and Mission statements. It

was important to us that we ensure we were both serving our congregation and being the church

of choice for those residing in the Highland Lakes area.

Early in the year, the parking lot across the street was repaved and the lighting was

upgraded. With this project completed, our church parking became ready and welcoming to

anyone coming to church each Sunday or attending any of the evening functions. To reduce

operating costs and comply with regulations, we converted all contract people to employees. This

has proven to be very beneficial for the church. Now, the grounds and buildings are receiving the

quality care they need, and the church campus is prepared for Sunday worship. We also have a

dedicated person for our nursery.

With the formation of the New Beginnings class, there are now 5 Christian Education

classes. Classrooms were revamped and upgraded. Soundproofing was added around the sanctu-

ary doors to minimize noise. While we have made progress, we recognize there is still much to do.

As a church family, we shared in many initiatives throughout the Lenten season. Record

attendance at our three Ash Wednesday services served as the first of many catalysts to prepare

our hearts for Easter. Our second year of Stations of the Cross engaged a new level of

involvement of our church members. We shared our Spirit with the community and touched over

400 people as they absorbed the reverent ambiance of our Remembrance Garden.

Special music on Palm Sunday led us into Holy week, and 210 church members participated in a special communion and service on

Maundy Thursday. Nearly 1,000 people attended our three Easter services. We were well prepared for the overflow crowd because we had

upgraded the audio and visual in the fellowship hall. Also, several of our members developed and staffed a wonderful children’s Easter

program.

In June, we surveyed the congregation to better understand your thoughts regarding modifying the service times and 39% of you

preferred to keep the current schedule. As a board, we will continue to explore how to most efficiently use our facilities, recognizing the

growing participation in Christian Education classes and attendance at the 11:00 am service. The long-range planning committee is hard at

work and plans to come back to the congregation later this year with facility architectural plans for you to consider. Thank you for participating

in the bi-annual survey a couple weeks ago, and please note today’s discussion and future newsletters for detail results.

Each Sunday, we have church volunteers stationed around the campus to greet and welcome members and guests and to help guide

the guests to our sanctuary. If you have a new neighbor, please call the church and let us know. Our Outreach initiative is ready to deliver a

gift bag to their home filled with information about our church and to welcome them to the community. This initiative has contributed to a

record number of 47 new members and numerous visitors to our church. In the event you are unable to join us for worship, we have updated

our website and retain all the sermon and music audios for you to stream and enjoy.

Our Endowment Fund reached its $500,000 minimum threshold early in 2016, and the Endowment board just made its first allocation

from the earnings on this fund in early 2017. Thank you to all those who, over the last 10 years, have designated gifts to this fund!

The Special Events Committee provided many opportunities for us to gather together as a faith family. One particularly meaningful

event was honoring our veterans. Seeing the pictures and listening to the stories allowed us to reflect on how blessed our congregation is to

have so many men and women who honorably served our nation and now faithfully serve our church.

Of note, our Senior Pastor Johnny White announced his retirement. A Pastor Search Committee has been formed and has begun

soliciting applications. When he formally retires, Co-Pastor Malcolm McQueen will become our Senior Pastor. Our organist, Jennie Lynn

Hodges, resigned as she and her husband Mark will be relocating. We are actively seeking a replacement for her as well.

It is always apparent that the Advent season has come when the WOW committee decorates our church, and what a lovely job they do

each year! The ambiance of poinsettias and the beautiful music playing set the stage for a meaningful four weeks of Advent worship. The

special music and thoughtful pastoral messages prepared each of our hearts for the hope, peace, and joy Christmas brings. There is no better

way to end the year than to reflect on all the blessings of 2016 and to pause and thank God for His unending faithfulness.

On a personal note, thank you for the opportunity to serve as your board chairperson. This will be my last year on the board, and I

sincerely appreciate all the support given to me during my tenure.

Sincere Regards,

Fred Klingensmith

Opening Prayer

Welcome

Approval of January 17, 2016

Congregational Meeting Minutes

Board of Trustee Nominations

Discussion of Financial Matters 2016 Financial Statements and Giving

Patterns

2017 Operating Budget by Department

2016 Financial Statement of Activity

by Fund

Bylaws Discussion

Survey Results

Chairman’s Report to the Congregation

Closing Prayer

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Minutes of 2016 Congregational Meeting

January 17, 2016

Rev. Johnny White opened the meeting with a prayer and Chairman Carolyn Thornton welcomed the 167 members in attendance. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m.

2014 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES: The first order of business was the approval of the meeting minutes on January 18, 2015. Louraine Robertson made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Carol Rose seconded. All approved and Carolyn Thorn-ton asked for all in favor to raise their right hand, all opposed raise right hand, as none opposed, the motion carried. SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: Carolyn Thornton asked if there was a motion to approve the minutes from the special Congregational meeting from August 16, 2015. Fred Owen made a motion and Virginia Roberts seconded the motion. Carolyn asked for all in favor to raise their right hand, all oppose to raise their right hand. All approved and the motion carried unanimously. Carolyn Thornton took a moment to thank the entire staff by name for all that they do for the Church. She listed accomplishments, as well as events organized and all they have done throughout the year as well as to thank the Board of Trustees of 2016 for being so very capable and devoted. She then asked them to stand so that everyone could thank them for their service to the Church. She invited the members of the Church to attend any of the board meetings. The 2016 goals and 2015 reports are available in the of-fice or Narthex. ANNUAL BUDGET: Kent Graham, Assistant Treasurer called attention to the 2015 Financial Statement found on page 4 of the Annual Meeting handout. He noted that we exceeded our budget by $56,000 on the contributions side and was under $39,000 on the expense side. He also noted that we ended up with a surplus in the Operating Account of $98,313 and that the Board voted to move that amount to the Building Fund in light of anticipated capital outlays that are set forth in the Long Range Capital Outlay Plan on page 7. Kent noted that the proposed budget for 2016 located on page 4 includes a $24,000 increase to the 2016 Benevolence budget over last year’s budget, making it more in line with 2014 benevolence. There was also an increase in the Personnel Salaries and Bene-fits line in the amount of $61,000 based on several components. He explained that salaries were moved from various departmental budget lines to the personnel line and noted that based on comparable salaries in the area, additional responsibilities taken on by staff, and also job performance. Kent Graham made a motion to approve the Operating Budget for 2016 located on page 4 of the report. Bob Lambert seconded the motion. Carolyn Thornton asked if there was any discussion and then for all in favor to raise their right hand, all opposed raise right hand, as none opposed, the motion carried. BOARD OF TRUSTEE NOMINATIONS: The next item of business was the presentation of recommended Trustee nominees for the Board of Trustees by Nominating Committee Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board Fred Klingensmith, who introduced the can-didates of the Class of 2019 and invited each of them to stand. He thanked the nominating committee who consisted of Jane Bois-vert, Ken Lindgren, Carol Parker, Stan Smith and Carolyn Thornton, ex-officio. Those nominees presented were Ronda Rodman, Elsie Thurman, Bobbie Walker, Bill Stevenson, Billy Williams, Lee Peterson, Fred Klingensmith. Fred Klingensmith made a mo-tion to approve the slate of nominees, and Jane Thornton seconded the motion. Carolyn Thornton asked for all in favor to raise their right hand, all opposed raise right hand, as none opposed, the motion carried. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: The last item of business was the presentation of the Chairman’s report to the congregation by Carolyn Thornton. Carolyn reported that Elsie Thurman, chairman of our business management along with Kent Graham, assistant Treas-urer and Kena Richert, Business Administrator continued working on our 5 year plan budgeting for improvements for our aging Church. Wayne Ratisseau, Stewardship chair continued offering the use of bank drafts and use of credit cards for tithes and offer-ings as a convenience to our church members. Mike Maine, Long-Range planning committee met to explore what would be needed for our church in years ahead. Mike, along with Fred Owen, did a timely update to our Bylaws that will be introduced in the future. Bill Edwards, Buildings Chair made many improvements to the church that included cleaning, fixing leaks and other restorations to the building, as well as organizing a workday at the church for volunteers. Sanny Sue Hoffman, chaired a committee on refur-bishing the Narthex. Local designer Suzanne Tolar, donated her services to the church to help make a more inviting area for all who enter the church. Claudia Bird, Congregational Fellowship Chair, continued to entertain us with the Chili Supper, Hot Dog Supper in the Spring, as well as a patriotic Veteran’s Day celebration. Men of Faith and Women of the Word had a very active year. Men of Faith began a Men’s Prayer Breakfast one Saturday a month at 8:30 am that was open to members of the church as well as the community and the WOW committee prepared the church beautifully for Advent.

The Church at Horseshoe Bay

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Geneva Dalton, Membership Chair reports that we have a membership of 780 with 30 new members. Attendance on Sunday mornings continues to be 350-355. Geneva hosted a new members’ dinner in October, presented the church with a new church directory and began a new program to welcome new people to the Highland Lakes area. Beryl Ann Owen and Ronda Rodman, Volunteer Coordinators stayed busy with the Worship + 2 pew cards. Pat McMurtrie oversaw Congregational Support and was responsible for 172 trips for the Driving Force, 19 deliveries of prayer shawls were made, 97 meals were prepared by our Freezer Friends for people who were sick, and 132 visits were made to people by our new Visitors Force. This new program led by Linda Klingensmith visits those who are home bound, unable to get out, or would just like a visit from someone. Our church was able to give $415,000 to the community and around the world by way of the Benevolence Committee giving, as well as church sponsored mission projects. Ken Lindgren, Benevolence Chair reported that we served 47 agencies, most of which are here in Central Texas, and that 50 agencies are on the budget for 2016. Carolyn thanked the congregation for car-ing for the less fortunate and for watching over and caring for our members. Carolyn noted that Norman Homburg, Chair of Grounds, spent lots of time keeping our campus beautiful as well as oversee-ing the new parking lot across the street. Fred Klingensmith, Vice-Chairman of the Board, not only chairs the Personnel Committee, but is responsible for the website, Facebook as well as taping our Sunday services for the website. Linda Wilson, Chair of Christian Education, reported that all four Christian Education classes average about 120 in attendance and are growing and offering a wide variety of subjects. Kay Tyler, Chair of Public Relations continued to use media to present our schedules and activities and is instrumental in working on the website and Facebook. Don Eckelbarger, Worship Chairman began a new Greeters Program to help welcome visitors as well as to greet our members on Sunday mornings. Because of two years of study by two Ad Hoc committees, the 2015 Board voted unanimously to change the 8:30 am service time to 9:30 am. There is not a present timeline to implement this change as there needs to be more study and preparation before this can be put into practice. Carolyn thanked Michele Shackelford and Claudia Bird for chairing these two commit-tees. An Ad Hoc committee chaired by Fred Owen recommended and acted on by the Board that our facility be used for weddings to unite one man and one woman according to Biblical principles. Carolyn thanked all members who worked on these committees this last year. Carolyn Thornton noted that the 7 new members of the Board will join the remaining 8 members to carry on a tradition of 32 years since the inception of the Church. Carolyn welcomed the new Board members, and said special thanks to Bill Edwards, Geneva Dalton, Mike Maine and Wayne Ratisseau who completed their 3 year term as of today. Elsie Thurman and Fred Klingensmith completed their three year term, but have agreed to remain on the Board. Carolyn thanked the members for being a caring and benevolent congregation who show that they love the Lord and His house. She noted that The Church at Horseshoe Bay continues to need not only volunteer support, those of which number 175-200, but your monetary gifts that support the church. She then thanked the Board Chairs who all came in at, or below budget for 2015. Carolyn encouraged everyone to read the budget information published in the bulletin each Sunday. Carolyn read a scripture that she has used for the past two years, Jeremiah 29:11. Carolyn thanked the congregation for allowing her to be Chairman for the last two years. Carolyn then asked the members if there was any other business to come before the meeting. None responded. She then asked Rev. Dr. Malcolm McQueen to close with a prayer. Wayne Ratisseau stood and on behalf of the 2015 Board, thanked Carolyn Thornton for her dedication and support, noted that he was honored and privileged to have served under her these last two years, and thanked her for what she has done for the community and the Church. Carolyn Thornton announced that the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. There were 167 people in attendance at today’s meeting. Respectfully submitted, DeDe Hodge Office Manager

2016 Minutes continued from page 2

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2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GIVING PATTERNS

See accompanying notes for explanations. The above budget is a projection based on anticipated revenues and related expenses. While

the Finance Committee does not anticipate any issues with this budget, the Board of Trustees has the fiduciary responsibility to monitor

each of these department expenses and adjust related expenses should there be a material change in contributions. The Board and Fi-

nance Committee will actively communicate with the membership should any budgetary action be taken. If you have any questions on

the above, please feel free to contact our Treasurer, Elsie Thurman, at 505-690-5705.

2016 Giving Patterns

In any Church Congregation, the amounts given by members vary widely.

People give according to their ability, perceived needs of the Church, other

charitable organizations supported, tax planning strategies, and many other

reasons. Our Congregation is no different. Virtually all Congregations have

some concentration of total gifts by disproportionately few givers. Our Con-

gregation may have an even higher amount given by a few family units than

do most Congregations. During 2016, giving patterns for our Church were as

follows:

Percentage of Givers Percentage of Dollars Given

Top 5% 38%

Next 18% 41%

Next 12% 11%

Next 34% 10%

Next 31% 0%

Any Congregation that relies heavily on a relatively few givers is vulnerable

to a significant decline in giving if several of the top givers stop giving.

Given the age and mobility of our Congregation, we are even more vulnerable

to this happening to us than most Congregations. We should keep in mind

that the long-term growth and viability of our Congregation will be possible

only if a larger number of givers participate.

See accompanying notes for explanations. The above budget is a projection based on anticipated revenues and related expenses. While

the Finance Committee does not anticipate any issues with this budget, the Board of Trustees has the fiduciary responsibility to monitor

each of these department expenses and adjust related expenses should there be a material change in contributions. The Board and

Finance Committee will actively communicate with the membership should any budgetary action be taken. If you have any questions on

the above, please feel free to contact our Treasurer, Kent Graham, at 830-220-3238.

Consolidated Statement of Financial

Position as of December 31, 2016

Assets:

Cash $303,910

Investments in CDs and

Money Market Accounts 1,496,719

Land, Building, Parking Lot,

Garden, and Furnishings 4,386,166

Total Assets $6,186,795

Liabilities:

Accounts Payable $-0-

Fund Balances:

Operating Fund - Unrestricted $387,641

Benevolence Fund 76,334

Building Fund 643,803

Endowment Fund 611,792

Memorial Fund 64,228

Donor Restricted Fund 16,831

Fund balances, exclusive of property $1,800,629

Operating Fund - Restricted to

Investment in Property 4,386,166

Total Fund Balances $6,186,795

Total Liabilities and Fund Balances $6,186,795

2014 2015 2016 2016 2017

RECEIPTS: Actual Actual Budget Actual Budget

Contributions $1,147,682 $1,106,179 $1,083,000 $1,121,600 $1,093,000 (1)

Miscellaneous Income 21,556 13,081 14,000 12,087 10,500 (2)

Total Receipts $1,169,238 $1,119,260 $1,097,000 $1,133,687 $1,103,500

EXPENDITURES:

Personnel Salaries and Benefits $538,567 (A) $530,918 (A) $563,000 $552,420 $549,500 (3)

Benevolence 318,942 294,000 318,000 318,000 344,000 (4)

Buildings 33,984 (A) 38,888 (A) 39,000 31,398 32,000 (5)

Grounds 3,411 (A) 9,922 (A) 18,500 14,158 14,000 (6)

Other Administrative Costs 62,340 63,180 70,000 63,524 65,500 (7)

Worship and Music 21,508 (A) 15,137 (A) 18,700 12,265 10,125 (8)

Congregational Fellowship 20,498 13,463 7,500 4,459 6,000 (9)

Membership 1,000 504 600 (9)

Outreach 1,000 22 1,000 (9)

Congregational Support 1,835 1,018 2,300 537 1,000 (10)

Public Relations - 4,000 4,455 21,000 (11)

Education 4,021 (A) 5,824 (A) 7,800 4,648 6,900 (12)

Capital Expenditures from Buildings & Grounds 18,817 22,597 -

budgets above

Contingencies - - 20,000 4,724 25,000 (13)

Budgeted Transfer to Building Fund 26,000 26,000 26,000 26,000 26,000 (14)

Total Expenditures $1,049,923 $1,020,947 $1,096,800 $1,037,112 $1,102,625

NET RECEIPTS OVER EXPENDITURES: $119,315 $98,313 $200 $96,575 $875

Additional transfer to Building Fund $119,315 $98,313 $0 $96,575 $0

Net addition to Operating Fund $0 $0 $200 $0 $875

Expenditures from Building Fund $18,610 $11,520 $265,000 $150,311 $150,000 (15)

NOTES FOR 2016 OPERATING BUDGET

Values Statement: The center piece of our Values is that Jesus Christ is our Lord. We acknowledge that God, revealed to us

in Jesus, is our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. We believe that we are empowered by the Holy Spirit

to grow in our understanding of God as we strive for a Christ-like maturity in our faith development.

(A) Due to the change of employment status from contractor to part-time employees on 1/1/2016, prior year department costs for such

services were reallocated to personnel for comparative purposes.

(1) Contributions to the Operating Fund exceeded our 2016 budget by $38,600 (3.6%). There is a 0.9% increase budgeted in 2017 from

2016 budget in response to our current giving patterns and prior year contributions record.

(2) This is the revenue side of self-sustaining income and expenditure for altar flowers as well as facility usage fees from weddings and

modest interest income.

(3) There is a 2.4% decrease in the payroll budget for 2017 compared to 2016. This decrease is primarily attributable to cost savings

realized on personnel expenses for the grounds maintenance and custodial care compared to prior years. The committee also antici-

pates a 4-8 week gap in one pastoral staff as the church prepares for a new pastor.

(4) Due to our current giving patterns, we have again increased the benevolence budget $26,000 (8%) compared to 2016. Additionally,

there are other benevolence expenditures accounted for in other church funds as shown in the Fund Activity Report on page 7.

(5) There is a $7,000 budget decrease in the buildings budget primarily attributable to A/V upgrades in the fellowship hall and sanctuary

that will be paid for from the building fund as highlighted in the 5-year capital outlay plan on page 7. There is also a decrease in the

building maintenance expense account due to having internal staff perform some repairs versus hiring outside contractors.

(6) There is a $4,500 budget decrease in 2017 primarily due to the maintenance performed by our maintenance staff.

(7) There is a $4,500 decrease in the administrative budget for 2017. This is the budget for computer and copier maintenance and train-

ing, bulletins and newsletter production, telephone/internet charges, advertising, merchant account fees, office supplies, property

insurance, and other administrative items.

(8) Altar flowers are covered as per note 2 above. The Worship & Music budget decreased $8,575 due to some professional musician

fees being charged to the choral music memorial fund.

(9) Congregational Fellowship budget decreased $1,500 in 2017 primarily due to less purchased food needed for church special events.

Also, Membership and Outreach departments continue to operate on minimal budgets to serve our prospective visitors and new

members.

(10) This department supports freezer friends, Visiting Force, the prayer shawl ministry, and memorial services. This budget was ad-

justed in 2017 to better reflect the average ongoing expenses for this department.

(11) Public Relations has historically been aggregated with the Finance Department; however, it will be a stand-alone department begin-

ning 2017. This budget is comprised of $13,000 allocated for temporary billboard signage as the church prepared to replace city and

campus church signage to gain more visibility to our church. Additionally, $8,000 for advertising expenses have been budgeted for

the Lenten and Advent church events. There are also funds designated in the capital outlay plan from the building fund to support

any additional campus signage financial needs.

(12) This budget is primarily for the nursery attendant, adult education costs, Advent, and Easter. Any A/V needs have been budgeted in

the 5-year capital outlay plan.

(13) We have budgeted $10,000 as a contingency reserve as this puts an element of conservatism into the expenses. We have also budg-

eted $15,000 for pastoral search expenses for the committee and any necessary moving expenses for the new pastor.

(14) Based on the assessment of the Church property, the Finance Department will again accrue funds in the annual operating budget for

future capital improvements that will become necessary in upcoming years. See page 7 herein for more discussion on this topic.

(15) Of the $265,000 requested in 2016, $150,311 was spent primarily on the resurfacing of the parking lot. The dumpster fence was also

replaced, A/V improvements in the sanctuary and fellowship hall, and the soundproofing of the doors going to the sanctuary. See the

5-year capital outlay plan on page 7 for more details. The remainder is budgeted to allow the Board to respond during 2017 should

the Church facilities require a significant repair or improvement, such as an HVAC unit, that may go out during the year.

NOTES FOR 2017 OPERATING BUDGET

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Vision Statement: The Church at Horseshoe Bay will:

Be a Church of choice for those residing in the Highland

Lakes area;

Offer a worship and music ministry which optimally

utilizes the talents and gifts of participants to inspire

our Congregation in meaningful worship;

Be a praying Congregation, responding in prayer to

community and worldwide needs each day throughout

the day;

Become a dollar-for-dollar Congregation, spending as

much sharing with and caring for others as we spend

on ourselves;

Provide facilities to support our growth; and

in worship;

in Christian education;

in fellowship;

in volunteers; and

in staff.

Provide adequate budget to pay for new ministry

initiatives.

In pursuing its Mission and Vision, The Church at Horseshoe

Bay will continue to emphasize the following Values which

have guided the Congregation throughout its history:

Diversity, not uniformity;

Generosity, not greed;

Inclusion, not exclusion;

Grace, not guilt;

Joy, not judgment; and

Ecumenical, not denominational.

2017 OPERATING BUDGET BY DEPARTMENT

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31%

23%

21%

9%

4%

3%

3%

2% 1%

0%

0%

2%

1%

0%

Benevolence - $344,000

Worship - $254,208

Administrative - $229,260

Music - $102,675

Buildings - $47,200

Grounds - $28,700

Building Fund accrual - $26,000

Contingency - $25,000

Congregational Fellowship - $6,000

Membership - $600

Outreach - $1,000

Public Relations - $21,000

Education - $12,982

Congregational Support - $1,000

TOTAL BUDGET = $1,102,625 (inclusive

of $3,000 budgeted for altar flowers)

15%

32%

28%

25%

0%

2017Allocated Benevolence Budget

FOREIGN MISSIONS

FAMILY PROGRAMS

EDU/FOOD/VETS

CHILDREN & CAMPS

CHRISTMAS FOR OTHERS

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In 2016, the Church celebrated its 23rd year at this campus and in these facilities. We have been able to enjoy these 20+ years with typical ongoing maintenance expenses; however, it is important to quantify the associated capital improvement expenses that are inevitable in the coming years. As such, the Board of Trustees and the Finance Committee complete an annual exercise to objectively analyze our potential capital im-provement needs over the next five years and more impor-tantly, develop a responsible financial plan to handle such ex-penses when they occur. In 2016, the Church spent $150,311 from the Building Fund on various capital projects. $138,913 was spent on the resurfac-ing of the parking lot across the street and improved lighting, $3,635 on a new dumpster fence, $3,623 on A/V improve-ments, and $1,647 on a long range planning consultant. There were also $2,493 in other capital expenses. Listed to the left are several pending capital projects that the Church is aware it may need to fund over the next five years. While we hope this is an all-inclusive listing of items, it still re-mains a plan based on reasonable expectations, contractor estimates, and faith. The highlighted line items are those that are planned 2017 capital projects. We have also accrued approximately 1/3 of the total estimate for the HVAC units replacement in the event one or more is required to be replaced in 2017.

THE CHURCH AT HORSESHOE BAY

FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF ACTIVITY BY FUND

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016

LONG RANGE CAPITAL OUTLAY PLAN DISCUSSION AND BUDGET

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Project Project Estimate Cost

A/V - Digital Video Taping of Services 12,000$

HVAC Unit Replacements - Music Blg 12,839

HVAC Unit Replacements - FH / Kitchen 38,347

HVAC Unit Replacements - Sanctuary 46,383

HVAC Unit Replacements - Education Blg 19,174

Painting - Exterior 20,000

Painting - Interior 20,000

A/V Improvements 4,200

Parking Lot Lighting - West side of campus 5,000

Parking Lot Seal Coat - Main Lot 25,000

Garden - Pond Liner 30,000

Sanctuary - replace/repair window seals 10,000

Sanctuary - Recarpeting 50,000

Sanctuary - Seating 60,000

LONG RANGE PLANNER 4,000

Architect Planning 6,000

Parking Lot / Campus Signage 25,000

Soundproof Fellowship Hall / Sanctuary 8,000

Long Range Plan facility modifications 600,000

Christian Education Building - Phase 1 50,000

1,045,943$

All Funds Operating Benevolence Building Endowment Memorial Donor

Combined Fund Fund Fund Fund Fund Designated

Fund Balance 1/1/2016 1,657,800$ 387,641$ 45,433$ 668,809$ 465,940$ 64,297$ 25,680$

Contributions Received 1,288,570 1,121,600 49,140 2,730 115,100

Remembrance Garden Donations 13,700 13,700

General Memorial Donations 6,475 6,475

Choral Music Donations 15,640 15,640

Investment Income 6,892 6,892

Other income or Market Gain/(Loss) 41,487 5,195 5,541 30,751

Donor Designated Benevolence & Mission Projects 40,221 40,221

Other Donor Designated Donations 14,504 14,504

Church Sponsored Mission Projects * 51,329 51,329

Total Contributions 1,478,818 1,133,687$ 106,010$ 2,730$ 145,851$ 35,815$ 54,725$

Transfers Among Funds - (440,575) 318,000 122,575

Total Receipts 1,478,819$ 693,112$ 424,010$ 125,305$ 145,851$ 35,815$ 54,725$

Administration 17% 221,628$ 221,628$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$

Building and Grounds 19% 247,448$ 70,871$ -$ 150,311$ -$ 26,266$ -$

Worship, Music and Christian Education 32% 432,269$ 422,651$ -$ -$ -$ 9,617$ -$

Benevolence and Church-sponsored Mission Projects 33% 434,645$ -$ 434,645$ -$ -$ -$ -$

Total Disbursements 100% 1,335,990$ 715,150$ 434,645$ 150,311$ -$ 35,883$ -$

Transfer from donor designated - 22,038 41,537 (63,574)

Fund Balance 12/31/2016 1,800,629$ 387,640$ 76,334$ 643,803$ 611,792$ 64,229$ 16,830$

* These are in-kind donations of time and money towards projects such as Christmas for Others, OARS Christmas bags, VIM Mission, local HSB missions, and Christian Ed projects.

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2016 BOARD OF TRUSTEES DEPARTMENTS AND COMMITTEES

Transportation (Driving Force)

Wayne Ratisseau, Chair Highsmith, Frances Roberts, Evan

Bishop, A. W. and Leona Jack, Mike Shackelford, Michele

Blackmon, Jim Jordan, Steve and Peggy Smith, Stan and Joyce

Bostrom, Dick Klingensmith, Fred Stevenson, Ann

Dunn, Jerry and Mary Alice Lapham, Billy Stromgren, Sally

Dupuy, Linda Lindgren, Ken and Marilyn Thornton, Charlie

Eckelbarger, Don and Ann Matthews, Scott Turnbaugh, Bob

Edwards, Bill Penny, Sharon Tyler, Jim

Farmer, Stan Rantzow, Dick White, Johnny

Gray, Jerry Reed, Hugh Williams, P. T.

Freezer Friends Caring Cards

Amstutz, Linda Thornton, Carolyn Eckelbarger, Don

Brascom, Beverly, Co-Chair Jamison, Wilma

Lindgren, Marilyn Peterson, Beth

Visitation Force

Linda Klingensmith, Co-Chair Harris, Fred Thornton, Carolyn

Bostrom, Marty Higdon, Ann Townsend, Cherie

Dalton, Geneva Highsmith, Frances Younker, Diane

Glass, Lulu McMurtrie, Pat

CONGREGATIONAL FELLOWSHIP- Claudia Bird, Chair

Special Events

Anderson, Dottie Highsmith, Frances, Co-Chair Peterson, Beth

Bird, Claudia Hower, Ellen Potts, Olta

Burk, LeeAnn Jorden, Shirley Rowland, Carla

Cathey, Marsha Kepner, Tommy Rose, Carol

Dunn, Mary Alice Kimball, Teri Smith, Joyce

Eckelbarger, Ann Lindgren, Marilyn Stanton, Joan

Ferrara, Dian Lott, Diane Taylor, Eleanor

Glanville, Fritzie McAuley, Jan Townsend, Cherie

Owen, Beryl Ann

Coffee Fellowship

Stromgren, Tom & Sally

Women of the Word (WOW)

Atkins, Jan Gray, Brenda Pearson, Lafon

Baccus, Mary Henderson, Jo Ellen Pennington, Sue

Borota, Kay Higdon, Ann-Chair Potts, Olta

Bostrom, Marty Homberg, Jimmie, Vice-Chair Richards, Mary Ann

Bowles, Darlene, Treasurer Hoffman, Sanny Sue Richardson, Maryellen

Browning, Jan Howard, Sandy Roser, Ginger

Burke, Lee Ann Jarrard, Karen Taylor, Eleanor

Christesson, Wendy Lambert, Debbie Thornton, Jane

Dunn, Mary Alice Lee, Carolyn White, Patricia, Chaplain

Erickson, Lynn Eckelbarger, Ann, Rec. Secretary Maine, Sue

Fraley, Carol Edwards, Edra, Corres. Secretary McDaniel, Georgia

Franchione, Kim McMurtrie, Pat

Men of Faith

Anderson, Wayne Hower, Jim Owen, Fred

Burk, Andy, Chair Jarrard, Steve Peterson, Lee

Blackmon, Jim Jordan, Steve Ratisseau,Wayne

Eckelbarger, Don Lindgren, Ken Russell, George

Edwards, Bill Maine, Mike White, Johnny

Greer, Eddie Matthews, Scott Williams,Billy

A-Lone Star Singles Ministry Coffee Fellowship

Organizers Stromgren, Tom and Sally

Parsons Heather,Chair Dano, Shirley

Historian Committee

Bird, Claudia Hodge, DeDe

Eckelbarger, Don Klingensmith, Fred

Lott, Ward Seckler, Ann

PERSONNEL- Elsie Thurman, Chair

Graham, Kent

Klingensmith, Fred

BENEVOLENCE- Ken Lindgren, Chair

Anderson, Wayne Jefferies, Bruce Peterson, Lee

Bird, John Greer, Martha Rogers, Nancy

Boisvert, Jane Higdon, Ann Co-Chair Tyler, Jim

Burriss, Lou Highsmith, Frances Williams, Sandra

Drake, Eileen Co-Chair Kepner, Tommy Co-Chair Womack, Brenda

Eckelbarger, Don Klingensmith, Linda Co-Chair Younker, Diane

Brascom, Wayne Mason, James Womack, Brenda

Burriss, Lou Matthews, Gail

BUILDING- Billy Williams, Chair

Butler, Tom Homburg, Norm Klingensmith, Fred

Eckelbarger, Don Hower, Jim McGrew, Jim

Edwards, Bill Jarrard, Steve Pearson, Lloyd

Hodge, DeDe Ex Officio Jefferies, Bruce Williams, P.T.

Electronics/Audio Visual

Jefferies, Bruce Kesler, Garry Ex Officio Klingensmith, Fred

Memorial/Fine Arts

Billy Williams, Chair Owen, Beryl Ann Richert, Kena Ex Officio

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT- Kent Graham, Chair

Finance

Graham, Kent, Chair Peterson, Lee Richert, Kena Ex Officio

Audit

Osborne, Jerry Nelson, Janet

Investment Committee

Graham, Kent, Chair Lindgren, Ken Reed, Hugh

Endowment Board

Graham, Kent, Chair Glanville, Bob Harrod, Jim

Amstutz, Dale Carrothers, Bill

CONGREGATIONAL SUPPORT- Pat McMurtrie, Chair

Caring Cards

Eckelbarger, Don

Calendar Girls

January Sandy Howard Carolyn Claiborne

February Michele Shackelford Ann Stevenson

March Carol Rose Debbie Lambert

April Maurine Murphy Joyce Smith

May Gail Matthews Beth Peterson

June Linda Klingensmith Sandra Williams

July Louraine Robertson Linda DiFede

August Beth Dop Sue Pennington

September Pat McMurtrie Tommy Kepner

October Sharon Penny Ruth Draper

November Diana Gum Vicki Hatch

December Tari Pilgreen Paula Wendell, Co-chair

Substitute: Fritzie Glanville Shelby Spangler Ellen Mitchell

Mary Kay Heck Annette Burton Judy Langenegger

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Atkins, Jan, Co-Chair Newman, Ruth Co-Chair Strevey, Vicki

Anderson, Sherry Nichols, Sue Stromgren, Sally

Dupuy, Linda Reynolds, Elisabeth White, Patricia

Lee, Carolyn Selby, Estella Williams, Jill

Neely, Linda Stanton, Joan Woodruff, Winnie

MEMBERSHIP- Ronda Rodman, Chair

DeAtkine, Bonnie King, Jamie Williams, Sandra

Gray, Brenda Peterson, Beth Wines, Karen

Hawkinson, Carol Spangler, Shelby Stromgren, Sally

EDUCATION- Linda Wilson, Chair

Nursery & Child Care

Lott, Diane Chair Cathey, Marsha

Christian Education

Pastoral Advisor White, Johnny Ex Officio

Class Coordinator

Hawkinson, Carol Greer, Eddie Rogers, Bob

Teachers Hawkinson, Art Rowland, Joe Dan

Boisvert, Bill Higdon, Ann Sherwood, Larry

Boisvert, Jane Jorden, Jim Smith, Stan

Buxton, Dr.Larry King, Dwight Sweigart, David

Canter, Larry Klingensmith, Linda White, Johnny

Dano, Shirley Lambert, Reagan Wilson, Linda

Davalos, Gail Matthews, Gail York, Russell

Graham, Kent McQueen, Malcolm

Library/Books & Scones

Beverly Brascom, Librarian Anderson, Ouida Heck, Mary Kay

GROUNDS- Norman Homburg, Chair

Trembly, Bill

Reynolds, Shell Ex Officio

Remembrance Garden

Bill Trembly, Chair Clinesmith, Cynthia Tyler, Kay

Anderson, Jean Hurd, Eileen

Canter, Donna Jarrard, Karen

OUTREACH- Bobbie Walker, Chair

Adams, Art Younker, Neil Hoffman, Sanny Sue

Hoover, Dennis & Lynn Smith, Stan Sweigart, Camille

Williams, Sandra Thornton, Carolyn

AD HOC COMMITTEES

Nominating

Elsie Thurman, Chair Gray, Jerry Strevey, Vicki

Graham, Kent King, Dwight

Pastor Search Committee

Fred Klingensmith, Chair Gum, Diana Rogers, Bob

Boisvert, Jane Higdon, Ann Walker, Bobbie

Drago, Hannah Lindgren, Ken Wilson, Linda

Graham, Kent Peterson, Lee

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2016 BOARD OF TRUSTEES DEPARTMENTS AND COMMITTEES

Greeters (11:00)

Anderson, Wayne & Dottie Frances Highsmith, Chair Rose, David & Carol

Byrd, Frank & Susan Lott, Ward & Diane Roser, Rob & Ginger

Dalton, Geneva Long, John Thomas, Bob & Sharon

DiFede, Londa Gillean, Patty Shackelford, Jerry & Michele

Glass, Lulu Pearson, Lloyd

Music Advisors

Kessler, Garry Eckelbarger, Don Younker, Neal

Donna, Knox Sargeant, Jack

Linen Care Coordinator Process Offering

Bostrom, Marty Williams, P.T. and Jill

Altar Flowers Sanctuary Services

Hodge, DeDe Winnie Woodruff

“For I know the

plans I have for

you, declares the

LORD, plans to

prosper you and

not to harm you,

plans to give you

hope and

a future.”

Jeremiah 29:11

PLANNING- Bill Stevenson, Chair

Jorden, Jim Rudd, Ronnie Tyler, Kay

Rose, Carol McQueen, Malcolm Ex Officio

Robertson, John White, Johnny Ex Officio

PUBLIC RELATIONS- Kay Tyler, Chair

Publicity, Advertising, Photography

Herring, Kay, Co-Chair Hodge, DeDe Ex Officio Peterson, Lee

Crockett, Dorothy Jefferies, Bruce Wilson, Linda

Eckelbarger, Don MacDonald, Tomi

Website, Facebook

Klingensmith, Fred, Co-Chair & Webmaster Kesler, Michele

Hodge,DeDe, Webmaster Assistant

Church Newsletter, Brochures

Hodge, DeDe Ex Officio

WORSHIP & MUSIC- Don Eckelbarger, Chair

Ushers (8:30)

Lindgren, Ken Chair Stromgren, Tom Glanville, Bob

Brascom, Wayne Boisvert, Bill Gray, Jerry

Amstutz, Dale Thornton, Charlie Knox, Bill

Rudd, Ronnie Owen, Fred

Robertson, Louraine Hampton, Jim & Shirley

Alternates: John Bird, Ron Christesson, Don Eckelbarger, Eddie Greer, Dennis Hoover,

Norm Homburg, Dennis Jenson, Phil Lee, Norm Long, Fred Owen, Bob & Jo Ann Warren,

Ken & Marilyn Lindgren

Ushers (11:00)

Jarrard, Steve Chair Richardson, John Clinesmith, Jerry

Ratisseau, Wayne Mitchell, George Trembly, Bill

Pearson, Lloyd Stephens, Bart Russell, George

Osborne, Jerry Browning, Jim

Erickson, Lawrence & Lynn Smith, Stan

Communion (8:30)

Amstutz, Linda & Dale, Chair Lindgren, Ken and Marilyn Rudd, Ronnie and Mary Agnes

Christesson, Ron and Wendy McNabb, Jim and Sabra Stromgren, Tom and Sally

Glanville, Bob and Fritzie Robertson, John and Louraine Womack, Kyle and Brenda

Hampton, Jim and Shirley

Communion (11:00)

Bostrom, Dick and Marty, Chair Heck, Johnny and Mary Kay Lott, Ward and Diane

Bird, Frank and Susan Jefferies, Bruce Mills, Tom

Browning, Jim and Jan

Fred Klingensmith

Chairperson

Elsie Thurman

Vice-Chairperson

Kent Graham

Treasurer

Lee Peterson

Asst.Treasurer

Don Eckelbarger

Corp. Secretary

Claudia Bird, Norman Homburg,

Bill Stevenson, Ronda Rodman,

Pat McMurtrie, Kay Tyler,

Ken Lindgren, Bobbie Walker,

Billy Williams, Linda Wilson

Our Mission Statement

The Church at Horseshoe Bay exists to be the arms of Christ by sharing the Gospel in our community and the

wider world with love and compassion.

2016

Board of Trustees

Jerry Clinesmith and his wife Cynthia discovered Horseshoe Bay in 1995. During the 21 years of living in Horseshoe Bay they have traveled to many parts of the world and always come back saying “this is the best”. Jerry graduated from North Texas State University with a BBA marketing degree. His first job after graduation was a Sales Representative with Xerox Corporation for several years. He left Xerox in 1981 and joined Shared Medical Systems. At Shared Medical Systems he worked in several capacities including Regional Vice President. After the acquisition of Shared Medical Systems by Siemens Corporation Jerry was the Vice President of Sales New Business. Jerry retired in 2009.

He currently serves on the board of Llano County Emergency Services District. Cynthia currently serves on the Horseshoe Bay City Council. Cynthia and Jerry have three daughters, Vanessa, living in Austin, Cindy and Courtney living in the Dallas area. They are also the proud grandparents of five granddaughters and one grandson. Jerry has been nominated for a three year term.

Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. the Board of Trustees host the Annual Congregational Meeting in the sanctuary. Christian classes will not be held on this date so that all members will be able to attend. The purpose of the annual meeting is to cover the following:

To elect seven new candidates for the Board of Trustees;

To present the financial report for calendar year 2016 and the budget for 2017;

To present the revised bylaws to the congregation and preliminary survey results; and

To provide a state-of-the-church update for the year 2016 to the congregation by the Board Chairperson. This is an excellent opportunity for our membership to increase awareness of the health and well-being of The Church at Horseshoe Bay. All members of the congregation are urged to attend this important meeting. Please see the bio ’s of the Nominees below:

Jerry Clinesmith and his wife Cynthia discovered Horseshoe Bay in 1995. During the 21 years of living in Horseshoe Bay they have traveled to many parts of the world and always come back saying “this is the best”. Jerry graduated from North Texas State University with a BBA marketing degree. His first job after graduation was a Sales Representative with Xerox Corporation for several years. He left Xerox in 1981 and joined Shared Medical Systems. At Shared Medical Systems he worked in several capacities including Regional Vice President. After the acquisition of Shared Medical Systems by Siemens Corporation Jerry was the Vice President of Sales New Business. Jerry retired in 2009.

He currently serves on the board of Llano County Emergency Services District. Cynthia currently serves on the Horseshoe Bay City Council. Cynthia and Jerry have three daughters, Vanessa, living in Austin, Cindy and Courtney living in the Dallas area. They are also the proud grandparents of five granddaughters and one grandson. Jerry has been nominated for a three year term.

Frances Highsmith and husband Jim moved to Horseshoe Bay in 2005. Jim passed away in 2008. The journey to Horseshoe Bay began in San Angelo, Texas, where Frances graduated from High School and attended Angelo State College, now Angelo State University. She lived in Brownfield, Odessa, Midland, Dallas and Austin before coming to Horseshoe Bay. Frances has two children, three granddaughters and one grandson and three-step children, five step-grandchildren and four step-great grandchildren.

In her career, she worked in administrative positions in various industries. She was the Director of Corporate Communications for Edisto Resources Corp. in Dallas for eight years, and was also co-owner of Corporate Perspective, Inc., a company that assisted small independent companies become publicly held. She enjoys playing tennis and bridge, walking/hiking, volunteer work and keeping up with her grandchildren.

She has been a member of The Church at Horseshoe Bay since 2005. She has served as Chairman of the Coffee Fellowship Committee, Special Events Committee, and Outside Greeter’s (11:00) Committee. She is a past member of WOW and currently serves on the Benevolence Committee and various other church committees. Frances is the Wedding Hostess for The Church at Horseshoe Bay and is a member of the Board of The Helping Center in Marble Falls. Frances has been nominated for a one year term to fill an existing position.

Jim Hower is a native of suburban Cleveland, Ohio and a fourth generation member of the Parma-South Presbyterian Church in Parma Heights, Ohio. As a very young boy he was intrigued by the health sciences and all things mechanical and electrical. The former interest eventually guided him to the dental profession, the latter interest resulted in his mastering rapid learning curves. He attended undergraduate college at the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio, a Presbyterian affiliated college, and dental school at Case-Western Reserve University in Cleveland. After dental graduation, he served as a dental officer in the U.S. Air Force in the Panama Canal Zone where he met his wife of 40 years, Ellen, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, also serving in the Air Force as a Registered Nurse. Even though native to the North, tropical life had reprogrammed their biological thermostats; and after Air Force life they moved in 1979 to Houston, Texas. To aid in such a radical transition, Ellen worked in a private oncology medical practice and Jim taught at the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. In 1980 they established their dental practice; Jim as the dentist and Ellen as the manager, and with four employees practiced until 2009. They worked in one location, lived in one house and helped found the local POA, Crime Watch Program, volunteer fire department and a new Lutheran Church; watching their little neighborhood grow into a city. In 2009 they retired and moved to Horseshoe Bay. Jim was fascinated with flying at about age 5; and learned to fly in 1975, continuing to today. That explains their choice of residence on the Horseshoe Bay airport. Ellen, being wiser, pursues MahJongg, piano and fitness. Jim is the current Marble Falls Kiwanis Club president, a member of the Men of Faith steering committee and a volunteer airplane mechanic at the Commemorative Air Force Museum, maintaining airplanes of WWII in flying condition. He has been nominated for a three year term.

Ken Lindgren was born in Hutto, Texas and his family moved to Austin in his second year of school. He graduated from Austin High School where he was active in sports and earned All-State Tournament honors in basketball. He attended Texas Lutheran University on a basketball scholarship and graduated with a BBA in Finance. He later attended and graduated from the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking. Ken moved to Dallas in 1965 and after working 40 plus years in Public Finance, he and Marilyn moved to HSB in 2006. Marilyn's career was also in the securities business, having owned her own bond brokerage firm. He retired as a Managing Director of the Royal Bank of Canada. While in Dallas, Ken served on the Board of Trustees for the Lutheran High School of Dallas, Holy Cross Lutheran School Board of Education, the “500” Inc, and the Municipal Advisory Council of Texas and also served six years in the Air Force Reserve. Since moving to HSB, he has served two terms on the Church @ HSB Board of Trustees, the Steering Committee of the Men of Faith, and is currently Chairman of the Benevolence Committee. He has also served as a Commissioner on the Llano Co. ESD # 1, the City Charter Committee, the Airport Committee, the HSB POA Board and for Llano ISD the Long Range Planning Committee and the Audit Committee. He currently is responsible for Head Ushers for the 8:30 service. Ken has been nominated for three year term.

Ruth Newman and the love of her life, Warren, moved to Horseshoe Bay in March of 1994 from Carrollton. Ruth has experienced the best of both worlds. When her children were young, she was fortunate to be a stay at home Mom, later finishing her degree in accounting and subsequently her CPA certificate in 1982. Ronnie Rudd is the first signature on that certificate. After a brief stint in the corporate world, she opened her own accounting and tax practice and has continued to successfully pursue that love for over thirty years. As a resident of Horseshoe Bay and a member of the Church for twenty-odd years, she and Warren have benefitted greatly from this wonderful community. It is Ruth’s belief that it is now time to give back to this loving family by serving on the Board of Trustees of The Church. Ruth is nominated for a three year term.

Bob Thomas was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. After graduation from Georgia State University, with a degree in Actuarial Science, he was commissioned as an officer in the Coast Guard and stationed in Houston, where he met and married a Texas girl. After discharge from the Coast Guard and earning an M. S. degree in Actuarial Science, from Northeastern University in Boston, he and Beverly settled in Texas. Bob is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Most of his career was spent in Dallas, as a consulting actuary, where he was a principal with a national consulting firm (Lewis & Ellis, Inc.) and an international consulting firm (Milliman, Inc.), in addition to four years as Chairman, President, and CEO of a life insurance company, which had been a long-term client. In 2012, he moved to Marble Falls and joined The Church at Horseshoe Bay, with his wife Beverly, who died in 2013, after 42 years of marriage. He reconnected with a lady, to whom he had been engaged 45 years earlier, at his fiftieth high school reunion, in 2014. In January, 2015, he and Sharon (whose husband had died in 2009) were married by Reagan Lambert, in Atlanta, GA. Sharon is happy to finally be a Texas. He has a son, who lives in Austin and a daughter, who lives in Denver. Bob is a member of the steering committee for the Men of Faith and will assume the role of Secretary/Treasurer of that organization in 2017. Bob has been nominated for a three year term.

Linda Wilson was born and raised in Andrews, Texas and Means Memorial Methodist Church. She holds three degrees: an Associate of Arts in history from Odessa College, a Bachelor of Arts in history and English from the University of Texas Permian Basin, and a Masters of Arts in history also from UTPB. Linda was active in St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Odessa, Texas from 1968 to 2005 where she served on Work Area committees on Worship, Education, and Council on Ministries, Administrative Board, and Staff/Parish. She chaired Worship, Ed., and COM as well as serving as UMW president, twice. She has taught Christian Education classes on the pre-school and adult level, taught VBS, Mission, and Advent Studies. She has also served on District and Conference committees for the New Mexico Annual Conference and as a congregational delegate to the Annual Conference meeting. In Odessa, she served on the Board of Directors for Children’s House (a sliding scale day care center) as treasurer and on the Board of Directors for the Globe of the Great Southwest as secretary. Linda taught at Odessa High School for twenty years: English, U.S. History, World History, Gifted & Talented classes, Advanced Placement, duel credit, and International Baccalaureate classes, coached Academic Decathlon, and was Department Chair for Social Studies for ten years and lectured at UTPB for two semesters. Linda is married to Harold and they have two grown children: Jeff who lives in Portland, Oregon, and Heather married to John Hanna who lives in Atlanta, Georgia. The Wilsons moved to Horseshoe Bay in June of 2011. Here at this church, Linda is one of four teachers for the Seekers class, and participates in Pastors’ Forum and Pastors’ Book Study. Linda has been nominated for a two year term.

2016 COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORTS

Benevolence:

Thanks to the generosity of The Church at Horseshoe Bay congregational members, your fund was able to provide financial assistance to 51 non-profit agencies on a continuous basis and 12 additional on a one time basis. Agencies supported included Children's Programs & Camps, Educational Programs, Food Pantries, Veterans Groups, Family Programs and Foreign Missions. A list of agencies supported may be found on the Church's Website. Agencies selected must be supported of Christian Benevolent causes that improve the life and health of the poor and disadvantaged.

Another benevolent outreach program supported by our church is Christmas for Others. This year, gifts for all ages of children were provided for the needy in Marble Falls, Cottonwood Shores and Llano. In Marble Falls alone, 319 kids from 122 different families received gifts.

The Benevolence fund is managed by a committee consisting of 21 Church members, including a chairperson, 4 co-chairs and 16 committee members. For 2016, the Fund had an operating budget of $363,000, excluding Christmas for Others, of which approximately 88% was allocated from the Church Budget and the remaining from individual contributions and from other church organizations and functions. Of that budgeted amount approximately 80% is allocated and the remaining is set aside for special needs or emergency situations.

On the 25th anniversary of our church, a vision was set to become a “dollar for dollar” Church. For the year 2016,

including cash of $409,605 and estimated non-cash contributions of $51,329, we were at 43.5% of operating expenses. On behalf of the Benevolence Committee and its recipient agencies, “Thanks” for your prayers and support. Your

gifts help make a difference and this committee pledges to be good stewards of all God's gifts placed in its care. Buildings:

We continue to have our great Buildings Committee volunteer group who responds on call for all of our various set-up/take-down requirements for special events. Especially during Easter and Christmas activities, their services are indispensable and they always come through.

Of special note, the Board last year approved the hiring of a part-time Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Person to handle the various ongoing building maintenance needs as well as grounds and Remembrance Garden up keep. In March, we advertised, interviewed and hired our first ever Maintenance Person. We were extremely fortunate and blessed in the hiring of Shell Reynolds, a certified electrician. He has replaced the grounds maintenance contract crew, taken pressure off the Buildings and Grounds Chairs and is doing an excellent job with the Remembrance Garden while saving in over all expenses to the church.

Sadly, with the death of Kathy Morrisette in April, we began our search for a new custodian. Once again, we were most fortunate and blessed with the hiring of an exceptionally qualified individual, a retired school principal, Michael Pittard. Michael commenced work at the church on May 2

nd and has performed far above expectations. We truly have a

great team in place, and the overall appearance and maintenance of the buildings and grounds are reflective of these two men’s efforts in a relative short employment time.

Some of the more significant projects accomplished during the year were the replacement of the steeple lighting, sound proofing of the doors between the Fellowship Hall and the Sanctuary as well as between the Music Room and Sanctuary. Additionally, we contracted for the installation of a digital locking system (keypad entry) on the Administration Building to improve building security and to ensure privacy for the Pastors.

Shell Reynolds, our maintenance man, completed the planter-bed fill in with stones on the veranda outside the Fellowship Hall and Music room making a marked improvement. New individual hearing devices are available for members in the Sanctuary and he Fellowship Hall. This device can connect directly to your own hearing device.

The year has been filled with the usual set-ups and take-downs in support of special events and memorial services. Easter and Christmas seasons are the most demanding, but with our faithful volunteers, they are all accomplished without a hitch. We are prepared for 2017.

Business Management Department:

Endowment Fund: At December 31, 2015 and 2016, the Endowment Fund balance was $465,940 and $611,792, respectively. During the year, the Vanguard Life Strategy Growth Fund had a 8.33% increase in value, and there were $115,100 in member donations to the fund. Kent Graham, chair of the Endowment Fund, has been actively meeting with his committee in 2016 to determine the amount and designation for our church’s first opportunity to distribute funds from our Endowment. The Endowment board met on January 9, 2017, and the Board of Trustees affirmed their recommendation to allocate $7,000 from the Endowment Fund to the Building Fund for the west campus lighting and campus signage. Gifts to the Endowment Fund are to be accumulated by the Church until $500,000 has been received, at which point on an annual basis up to 6% of the market value may be used for “religious or charitable purposes.”

Insurance and Legal: The committee met several times in 2015 and 2016 to review church insurance policies and coverage maintained by the church. Concurrently, the committee and church administrator drafted revisions to the 2007 bylaws to make them compliant with the Texas Non-profit Corporation Act. These bylaws were approved by the Board of Trustees on January 12, 2016, and they are being presented today to the congregation for approval.

Stewardship: In 2015, the church began accepting credit donations by members online. $76,510 in contributions were made via credit cards in 2015, and this increased to $95,681 in 2016. The church paid $3,293 in merchant account fees in 2016, which are included in the finance department expenses.

Congregational Fellowship:

This department oversees several key committees that serve the congregation: Special Events, Historian, Men of Faith (“MOF”), Women of the Word (“WOW”), A-Lone Star Singles Ministry, and Coffee Fellowship. Highlights from the year

include:

Men of Faith – Andy Burk, chairman

The MOF along with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted a Men’s Fellowship Conference on December 8 and 9 with the President of “Character that Counts”, Rod Handley as speaker. In April, a breakfast was held with Pastor Will Davis Jr., founding and Senior Pastor of the Austin Christian Fellowship church in Austin. Men of Faith hosted a fish fry in honor of the two women’s church groups from our church (WOW) and St. Paul the Apostle Church (WIC) in May. In October, Men of Faith, along St. Paul the Apostle Church sponsored Samer Mohammed, a former Muslim Imam who converted to Christianity. Our sanctuary was full, drawing both men and women from the entire community to this powerful presentation. Many men participated in a work week at Camp Peniel, Driving Force and Joseph's Food Pantry.

A men’s conference is planned for January, 2017.

We continue to reach out to the community as a whole and show men in our area that they are actually part of the Men of Faith.

Women of the Word – Ann Higdon, chairperson

January- “Undecorated” the church after Christmas

February- Collected and delivered items for the Sunshine House

April- WOW luncheon with Lauren Sorell

September- WOW Emphasis Sunday

October- WOW Retreat featuring Karen Larson; attended by about 100 women in the community

November- Decorated the church for Advent

December- Care for the poinsettias, WOW member Christmas luncheon, WOW Church Staff Christmas luncheon with gift baskets

Digital Scrapbook/History- In April, June, and July we initiated and implemented a Digital Scrapbook project. Ward Lott, Don Eckelbarger, and DeDe Hodge were the primary forces behind creating a digital database of photos and church

history; Microsoft Publisher was used as the platform. It is now accessible to any church member.

Special Events – Hosted several events to foster fellowship and entertainment for our congregation. January- Chili Supper; May- Ice Cream Social; November- “Thankful for Our Veteran’s” celebration – homemade soups; Thanksgiving Coffee Fellowship; December- Goodbye reception for Jennie Lynn Hodges, our organist and pianist.

Singles Ministry – Continued to hold A-Lone Star Ministry gatherings throughout the year including a Thanksgiving

singles dinner in November.

Congregational Support:

The following committees continued ministering to the needs of the congregation: Calendar Girls, Caring Cards, Driving

Force, Freezer Friends, Prayer Ministry, Prayer Shawl Ministry and Visitation Force. As a matter of interest: Calendar

Girls hosted 9 receptions during the past year. Numerous cards were sent on a weekly basis by the Caring Cards

Ministry. Driving Force volunteers made an average of 14 trips per month to medical facilities. Freezer Friends ladies

continue to keep the church’s freezer amply stocked with delicious food. Nineteen Prayer Shawls were knitted, prayed

over and delivered. Requests for prayers and concerns continue to grow as members of the Prayer Ministry pray on a consistent basis. Visitation Force remains a vital ministry, showing the love of God to the shut-in folks. Thank you, volunteers, for your dedication! Education:

Adult Education: The primary mission of the Christian Education program is: To be a major element in the ongoing faith commitment and development of mature disciples of Jesus Christ. The five Sunday morning classes are based on a study + service + fellowship model. Seekers Class: Members of this class seek to increase their understanding of their faith through the study of a wide range of topics relevant to Christian scholarship and life applications in the modern world. Subjects that were studied in 2016 were:

Science and Religion 12-week, DVD video course

Dead Sea Scrolls 12-week, DVD video course

Jesus and His Jewish Influences 24-week, DVD video course

Reading Biblical Literature: Genesis to Revelation 36-week, DVD video course (in progress at year end)

For its service project, the class assisted St. Frederick Baptist Church in Marble Falls with assembly and delivery of “meals-on-wheels” to those in need on the fifth Saturdays of the year. The class also sponsored a family of 6 children in the church-wide Christmas for Others program. Using the 3 modes of worship, have bred a cohesiveness and affection within the group. The study format followed in this class is structured discussion of material presented by expert professors – mainly video lecturers for The Great Courses Company. The role of teachers/facilitators is to supplement The Great Courses study notes with original research from other sources, and to guide the class as it explores the discussion questions and comments posed at each class meeting. The class participated in five fellowship activities during 2016:

Attendance at two Christian-themed movies: Risen (Feb) and Hacksaw Ridge (Nov).

A "Doce de Mayo" fiesta at Applehead pool, hosted by Mary Alice & Jerry Dunn.

An October picnic at Applehead pool, hosted by Mary Alice & Jerry Dunn.

A Christmas social gathering, held this year at the home of Mary Agnes & Ronnie Rudd. Mary Alice Dunn and Beryl Ann Owen served as coordinators for these social functions. Women’s Bible Study Class: 2016 was a year in which the Women’s Bible Study Class completed four studies and will finish the fifth early in 2017. The studies were: Gripped by the Greatness of God by James McDonald, Embraced by God by Bobbi Mason, Restore My Heart by Denise Glenn and What Love Is, a study of 1,2,3 John also by Denise Glenn. They will complete Feasts of the Bible by Dr. Sam Nadler in early 2017. This study shows how God’s redemptive plan is unveiled through the feasts of Israel. The studies are a combination of video with workbooks, and discussion. We maintain a confidential prayer list and actively support each other with fervent prayer. When necessary, we support each other in very special ways by providing rides to doctors and hospitals, food, etc. For the ninth year in a row, the class, through Compassion International, sponsored a girl in Rwanda. She is now 14 and we have watched her grow in her knowledge of God. We provide monthly support, receive and generate regular correspondence, and send additional monetary gifts for her birthday, Christmas and other special occasions. Members of our class also support Joseph’s Food Pantry’s Church Under the Bridge and The Boys and Girls Club of Marble Falls. Faith Bridge: Our class continues to grow in membership. Our goal is to provide biblical studies by well-known authors that apply to life situations and spiritual growth in each individual. In the past year we have enjoyed the following studies :

Believe – Randy Frazee

When Life is Hard – James MacDonald

Son of God – Rick Warren

Happiness – Randy Alcorn

Tell Someone – Greg Laurie

Good or God – John Bevere

If – Mark Batterson

Because of Bethlehem – Max Lucado

Communications: Wendy Christesson Missions: Jimmie Homburg Care team: Debbie Lambert, Jamie King, Carla Rowland Social: Sandy Howard and Mary Robison Mission projects:

Christmas jars

Super Bowl of Caring

Christian Veterinary Mission

Dunk Your Kicks

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Christmas for Others

From the Heart Bible Alive: We started the year with a lengthy study of Exodus, followed by Paul’s letters: I and II Timothy, Titus and Philemon. The fall season was filled with a lengthy study of Zechariah and his prophecies. At year’s end we did a study of the person of Peter as a lead into I and II Peter in 2017. Support was given to the Edwards with school supplies for Rio Bravo and for Brad and Jennifer Nelson missionaries to unreached tribes in Mexico. A few socials were organized by Carol Hawkinson, our class coordinator, and enjoyed during the year. The New Beginnings Class is off to a great start with approximately 30 members. Both Pastors White and McQueen have been wonderful in class organization, content provision, and lecture. We are finishing a great book by Adam Hamilton entitled "Making Sense of the Bible,” and will begin a new study by the same author on the writings of John, the Apostle. Class discussion is an integral part of our intention and the class personality is really taking a wonderful direction. Note: The Christian Education program was initiated in 2000 with one class. Over the years, other classes have emerged to bring the total to five. Approximately 275 persons are included in the five class rosters. Average Sunday attendance is 129.

Forum: A lively discussion group, led by the pastors, allows participants an opportunity to take part in an open forum on a variety of topics. The group meets on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Library.

Church Library: The library is open Monday-Friday from 8:30-4:30 p.m. and on Sunday mornings until noon. The library includes approximately 2,000 books divided into reference, biographies, fiction, and non-fiction categories. Multiple audio and video materials are also available for check-out.

Books and Scones: A book club for women and an active extension of the library which meets on the last Tuesday of each month at 2:30 p.m. to discuss a book previously selected for that month.

Church Nursery: The nursery is staffed every Sunday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Toys and games are available for the children. A paging system is used to contact parents if necessary.

Grounds:

In 2016, mulch was distributed to most of the flower beds and islands around the Church and main parking lot. Brush removal from Church property has begun. The dumpster enclosure was replaced. A bid for spot repair of cracks in the asphalt on the main parking lot was accepted. Work will commence soon. Shell Reynolds was hired as the Church Maintenance staff member. His duties of lawn maintenance, trimming, flower bed maintenance, and as electrician, have been performed beautifully. A new entrance stone on the South side of the Remembrance Garden was installed.

Membership:

The Membership team has been actively welcoming visitors and new members to our congregation. We have received 49 new members in 2016. Greeted and introduced at Sunday worship, they are then encouraged to participate in all aspects of church life. Each month DeDe Hodge provides us with the membership numbers of the church. The monthly reports include the current membership, new members, deaths, and transfers. These numbers provide us with the information we need for future planning. At year end, we have 135 single active members, 11 married members where spouse is not a member, 302 married family units with a total of 742 total members and 448 family units. We hosted two receptions for new members and regular visitors. These enjoyable events enable the board and staff to visit with those in attendance.

The "Worship + 2" group continues to offer volunteer opportunities to the congregation and community. Working closely with the Benevolence Committee, we helped to determine the special needs of our beneficiaries. In pursuit of more volunteers, a Serve and Share Fair was hosted, with the help of the Benevolence committee. Personnel:

In 2016, The Church at Horseshoe Bay enjoyed a year of stability in personnel, and the Personnel Department was able to help the staff focus on developing as a team by encouraging weekly staff meetings and open communication. Personnel also conducted mid-year performance evaluations with each employee, thereby allowing each person to voice any concerns, make suggestions, and report their progress relative to their 2016 goals. At the end of the year, The Personnel Department made recommendations for the 2017 personnel budget to the Board. In setting salaries, the following factors were considered: 1. Salary structures of staff in congregations of our size and budget;

2. Additional benefits provided to our staff;

3. Cost of living changes; and

4. Performance evaluations.

Finally, the Personnel Department conducted year end performance evaluations with each employee. Planning:

In 2016 the LRPC met three major goals: First was the development of a philosophy of Christian Education by a committee chaired by Jim Jorden organized to develop the mission, vision and values for our education program at the Church at Horseshoe Bay. This committee’s months of work will be up on the church website in January 2017. This important step was necessary in order to both focus our endeavors and to guide them as they progress. We are grateful for the committee’s fine work.

Second was the initiation of a bi-annual survey of our congregation which was undertaken in December 2016. This survey will inform us (especially the Board of Trustees) about views our members have about the important elements of our church, educate all about the many facets of church missions and began to build a data base to reflect constant or changing attitudes about various values. The trustees and management of the church will now have real input from membership to help them make decisions. The results of this survey will be available at the next annual meeting in January. Further, we intend to offer analysis and comment on different areas of this survey throughout the coming year and will publish these in the church newsletter.

Third, we began to organize our view of the next five to ten years with regard to the church’s physical plant and to that end have created various plans in these areas: Christian Education facilities, Sanctuary, Narthex and Courtyard. The varied options for each area will be available for all members to view on the Church website in January 2017. Please remember plans are just plans are contingencies to be implemented only when needs arise and, of course, with member approval.

Public Relations:

Published Newsletter monthly working with staff, published brochures working with committees (available in the Narthex displays) and published the first Mid-Year Report and Annual Report to share the Board of Trustee’s activities with our members. PR maintained the website church-hsb.org with current information on activities, newsletters, and much more information for our members and visitors. Public Relations worked with our pastors who wrote columns for the Beacon. Articles and pictures were released to local papers announcing some activities and then reporting on activities. Publicity was published on some of the missions we support and music events. Easter services, Stations of the Cross in the Remembrance Garden, Advent and Christmas services were advertised in area newspapers.

Notices of activities and pictures were posted on Facebook. “Like us” on Facebook (The Church at Horseshoe Bay) and share notices to your page. Hosted the Horseshoe Bay Business Alliance Coffee in our fellowship hall with over 100 attendees. Visitors were welcomed to tour our Sanctuary and our Remembrance Garden.

Outreach:

The Outreach committee has been on a learning curve as we moved through our first year. We have had an enthusiastic committee reaching out to our community. We have endeavored to contact new residents to the various areas we cover as well as follow up on visitors to the church. We especially work with the New Member Committee and Advertising, and we expect for that involvement to grow.

We have taken 18 gift packages to visitors and new residents. These visits are brief but friendly. We plan to take follow

up action in 2017. The packages consist of a nice cup with the church logo, a church identified pen, a recent bulletin, the

newsletter and a brief description of the church and its activities. We have seen a number of these contacts join our church this past year.

We encourage members to join our committee as we cover a wide territory; not only Horseshoe Bay, but Spicewood, Marble Falls, Cottonwood Shores and Meadowlakes. For more information, contact Bobbie Walker (bobbiekwalker@gmail.com) or DeDe Hodge at (dede@church-hsb.org).

Worship

1. The new choir formed by Music Minister Garry Kesler last year, has been named the Son Rise Singers. They have grown and blossomed into a beautiful singing sensation. A few veterans from the Chancel Choir have volunteered to augment the 8:30 am service; for which we are very appreciative.

2. In September, a 3rd Prayer Group was formed and meets weekly on Fridays at 1:00 pm. The Prayer Ministry has intercessory prayers being said in three groups on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Most Prayer Warriors pray their list each day at home.

3. On Sundays the Nursery attendant, now unlocks the Church, adjusts thermostats in various rooms, makes the coffee and sets out cookies for the Coffee Fellowship.

4. Lenten season culminated with Palm Sunday and Easter Week where the Sunday services were overflowing and the Fellowship Hall was well prepared for the nearly 1,000 guests on Easter Sunday. During the week, 230 people visited the Stations of the Cross. The musical program for Palm Sunday was claimed the best yet by some church members.

5. The sound system in Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall has been upgraded. New and improved hearing devices are now available for those who need them.

6 The Hill Country Chamber Orchestra presented a Christmas concert for about 200 guests on December 4, 2016 in the Church Sanctuary. Garry Kesler was the vocal soloist and Keenan Fletcher, of Llano conducted this event.

7. A large contingent of choir and orchestra members performed a beautiful Choral Cantata, “The Hands That First Held Mary’s Child;” Garry Kesler, Music Minister, offered this meaningful Cantata for both services.

2017 COMMITTEE GOALS

Benevolence:

Apprise new committee members of policies, procedures and responsibilities;

Review and monitor agency financials and mission;

Encourage committee members to participate in agency functions;

Continue to seek new faith based agencies deserving our support;

Make personal visits to agencies where feasible;

Keep congregation members informed through Mission Moments;

Continue to provide articles to Church Newsletter;

Continue to seek financial support levels in accordance with Church policies;

Plan and organize an annual bazaar to be hosted by the committee.

Buildings

Continue to maintain contract resources to assure dependable and satisfactory maintenance;

Continue to monitor the buildings and all the facilities. Work with staff and Board of Trustees to establish annual and long term needs so a budget plan can be established for the building routine needs and possible future building and equipment replacement expenditures;

Maintain a volunteer support group to assist in minor church maintenance and rearranging furniture for authorized facility uses, such as committee meetings, receptions for memorials and weddings, Sunday School classes, Church events, etc.;

Meet regularly with the Church Business Administrator and Church Secretary to stay in touch with all the Church activities and needs.

Business Management/ Finance:

Ensure each department maintains and follows current and relevant policies and procedures;

Arrange for an annual audit to be made of the Church’s financial record;

Monitor on-line giving usage and provide summary usage information to the Board;

Work with all departments to develop a prudent, reasonable budget to support the Church’s annual operations and annually submit for Board of Trustees and Congregation approval;

Prepare monthly financial reports for the Board of Trustees approval;

Monitor the Church’s bank accounts to assure that the funds are fully insured;

Continue to update the Rolling 5-year budget for capital improvements and major outlays of Church funds. Recommend the transfer of funds from the Operating budget to other designated funds as appropriate.

Congregational Support:

Continue to offer support to members of our congregation though the following ministries: Caring Cards, Congregational Care – Calendar Girls, the Driving Force, Freezer Friends, Prayer Ministry, Prayer Shawl Ministry, and a special Easter commemorative event through coordination with the Visitation Force;

Remain in communication with the chair of each ministry on a monthly basis, offering encouragement or help as needed. Remain open to suggestions as to ways to improve the mission or activities of each ministry. Continue to pray for each leader and committee member regularly. Be willing to volunteer to help in any meaningful way;

Always remain open and receptive to any new idea or any need that may be expressed by any individual or group in our congregation; and

Continue to remain fervent in a prayer life that would be pleasing to our Lord and Savior. Congregational Fellowship: The goal of this department is to plan, carry out activities, and provide settings that foster fellowship and fun for our Church membership. We are continually inviting new volunteers to join our activities. We also invite ideas for new activities to consider.

Education:

Continue to seek God’s leadership in the five Sunday morning classes, as they follow the study, service and fellowship model;

Provide education information and quality Christian teaching in five Sunday School classes;

On an as-needed basis, engage the leadership of the five Sunday School classes in periodic coordination and planning meetings related to the current “study, service, and fellowship model”. Further, discuss opportunities for expanding the class space for our growing classes;

Teachers and class members will arrange annual socials and class service projects;

Make available in our library an appropriate selection of Christian-based books to help meet the needs and enjoyment of our Congregation;

Maintain a quiet atmosphere for selecting reading, visual and audio materials in the library;

Rotate new and timely library displays to enlighten and encourage our members’ usage;

Keep an available list of new books which are on the shelves in the library;

Use the Church Newsletter for monthly articles highlighting selected library books;

Continue an interesting monthly book selection for the Books & Scones group;

Have periodic training sessions with volunteer workers in the library; and

Continue with the new donations policy for the library.

Grounds:

Improving the lighting around the South parking lot area, has begun;

Continuing brush clearing and tree trimming around the Church property;

Plans to divert rain water from running into the pond from the parking lot are being evaluated.

Personnel:

Work with the new staff and associated board members to assure the best possible working relationships;

Encourage staff development by conducting mid-year and year-end reviews;

Ensure the personnel committee is appropriately staffed;

Distribute, collect and tabulate the annual employee performance reviews from the Board of Trustees;

Work with business management to assure all employee job descriptions are current;

Work with finance to establish the 2017 personnel budget.

Public Relations:

External Publicity and Advertising: Create public awareness of the church in the Highland Lakes area through various media. Publicize and advertise the schedules of church events. During Easter and Advent seasons make Highland Lake’s community aware of the dates and times of church events. Suggest opportunities to committees to publish articles that give community visibility to the church. Maximize advertising.

Community publications (phone books and newspapers listings of churches): Review for accuracy.

Internal Publicity: Work with the other committees as requested to publicize activities. When appropriate suggest articles or write article.

Website and Internet: Work with staff to update the church website and internet search results.

Facebook: Post pictures and information from the Bulletin and Newsletter on church page.

Photography: Photograph events for use in all media and for the pictorial church history.

Newsletter: Work with staff in the layout, design and publishing as required. Church Brochures: Suggest to committees brochures to inform the Congregation, our guests or the community

regarding church matters. When ask, assist in creating and updating brochures. Current brochures include: About the Church (Pastors, Staff, Education and Service Opportunities and Activities), Benevolence, Christian Education, Endowment Fund, Grief Support Group, and Stained Glass Windows, Welcome Neighbor, Prayer Ministry and Remembrance Garden.

Look for and be aware of opportunities to promote a positive image of the church and its facilities to the community. Work with staff and Board of Trustees to publish mid-year and annual report.

Outreach:

Increase the number of people in the Highland Lakes that we contact;

Follow-up plan after first contact;

Regular orientations to foster new ideas and re-enforce current policies.

Membership:

Ensure that we are a welcoming congregation, providing visitors and prospective new members with an experience that will bring them back;

To work with Outreach and Publicity to present our Church and programs to the Highland Lakes area;

To be available to all members of the congregation as a representative on the Board of Trustees;

Continue making volunteer opportunities in the church and community available through "Worship + 2".

Long Range Planning:

Analyze the data from the December 2016 member survey, prioritize the responses and develop plans for them i.e., parking lighting, parking lot navigation and building signage;

Create an interim solution for the Christian Education facilities that might be implemented before major rehabilitation;

Develop concepts for the central Courtyard;

Develop concepts for chancery and choir areas in the sanctuary;

Review stewardship policies; and

Continue to develop a 10 year master plan for the Church.

Worship:

Continue to encourage more participation at the Coffee Fellowship opportunities;

Be aware of initiatives available to draw new members to the Church;

Make use of advances in technology to improve the sound system;

Fully support the Board of Trustees’ efforts to fully utilize classroom space; and

Continue to showcase the high-quality church services.