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Treasurer’s Report – Kendel Lyman

Despite experiencing a down economy in 2009, God again showed his faithfulness and blessing in allowing the church to meet its needs and continue its mission.  Following is a summary of the financial operations of the church for the year.  As always, please feel free to ask for further clarification of anything you wish to know or do not understand.

Operations

Contributions and offerings increased by $10,000 over 2008.  However, operating expense increased almost $25,000, even though expenses came in under budget by almost $3,800.  We ended 2009 with an operating loss:

$146,480.20  Operating Income (offerings and contributions only)

− 151,833.03 Operating Expense

$ − 5,352.83 Net Operating Loss, 2009

For those who remember, we ended 2008 with a $20,000 “cushion”, which we used all year to not only meet expenses, but to help a number of people who were in great need.

For instance, the elders authorized $7,809.44 (line 1.2.2) in Benevolence expenditures, an amount far exceeding the budget.  However, our members also demonstrated concern for others by donating $5,181.95 over and above their regular giving for Benevolence.  Isn’t God great?

In addition, we better targeted our missions giving and were able to increase our monthly giving to our foreign missionaries.  In fact, “Missions”, both foreign and home, comprise 19.8% of our operating expense.

Last year, we had a 15.7% budgeted increase in operating expense, reflecting growth in the church itself and emphasizing youth and missions outreach, and the addition of our great Associate Pastor.  We experienced a 7% increase in pure offerings and restricted donations (other than building funds)—this in the face of a recessive economy.

We bit into our 2008 cushion early in the year, running at deficits of from $2,000-$6,000 monthly.  But the Lord enabled us to meet our expenses without running the checkbook into the ground.  Praise be to the Lord!

And, as stated above, we were under budget by $3,800 at the end of the year.

Building Fund

Returning briefly to our other Contributions on page 1, we received from all sources a total of $83,019.83 towards the Building Fund. This includes a $100 per month rent reduction from the Community Church to be applied as a donation to be continued until our building is completed.  This is very generous of that congregation, and it would be gracious of each of us to thank their members personally when we see them.

In 2008, we received $91,505.51 in Building Fund contributions (some of it coming in the first quarter of 2009 for tax reasons).  At the outset it looks like donations were down last year compared to the year before.  However, the 2009 contributions actually represent an increase in general giving, because 2008 saw a $10,000 one-time gift from a non-member, and another large 3-year pledge paid all at once.  Seen in that light, it looks like the 2009 donations in general were actually up over the general 2008 contributions.

Details on building expenditures and progress will be handled in the Annual Report from the Building Committee.

Balance Sheet

The church’s Assets at 12/31/2009 total $67,169.82. That is about $32,500 less than the 2008 total.  The difference is due to our draining the Building Savings account and the last CD other than the one we must retain as security.

What it means is that we had to use all the funds at hand to meet the heavy expenses incurred on the building last year.  This will continue in 2010 to completion of the building, so we are at a critical point.  And the only assets we have left are the Donation Account and in the monthly contributions which are transferred into the building checking account.

A note on the Balance Sheet:  because the building fund expenses are kept separately, the “retained earnings” and “net revenue” lines are not accurate reflections of our net income.  So treat the Balance Sheet as Assets-only at this time.

Final comments

The church is growing.  We saw this weekly throughout the year.  Ministries have grown and we are able to support our youth especially, and our adult programs, as well as the community at large.  It will be wonderful to see our new building completed and occupied, so we can continue to grow and serve, expand and fulfill our mission.

It is my pleasure and privilege to serve as Treasurer of this organization.  I especially thank Cliff Purdy for his guidance and support, which make this task a lot easier.

Church Property – Jim Singer

Vision: The vision for the building project is that we will soon have a beautiful worship center that will meet the needs of the Anderson Island ministries.

Goal: Our goal is that we will be able to occupy the building by the end of the year.

Progress to Date – 2009

Construction Summary

The year 2009 began with work being done inside the building. Most of the early part of the year focused upon electrical wiring with Vista Electrical doing the work. The code is very strict on commercial wiring so we were limited in our participation in this activity. The wiring was pretty much completed by midyear allowing us to proceed with installation of the insulation.

We contracted with Boulton Insulation to install the installation. Because of our need for a fire sprinkler system we had to insulate the roof and not the ceiling. Boulton also installed the underfloor insulation. The decision to subcontract this task was based upon the amount of high work and the availability of low priced subs due to the economic downturn.

We contracted with Emerald Fire to install the overhead fire sprinkler system. About midyear, we were blessed with an opportunity to participate in a Riviera Community Club bylaws revision election. We proposed a change to the bylaws that would make it clear that RCC could allow us to connect to their water main for emergency firefighting purposes only. This bylaws revision passed with an overwhelming majority. We contracted with RCC to tap the water main and cut the road and install the main across the road. We contracted with Emerald to run the line from the road to the building and to connect to the sprinkler riser.

Unfortunately, as of this writing, we are dealing with a misunderstanding with the requirement for emergency vehicle access from the nearest fire hydrant to the building. Early in this project we had Riviera install a hydrant at the intersection of Kootenai and Yoman at our expense. This hydrant met the standard of being within 350 feet of all points on the structure. This issue is being resolved by working with the Fire Prevention Bureau, Planning and Land Services, and the RCC. It has caused us to lose a couple of months progress this winter. At this time the “Hold” on our framing inspection has been released and our building permit has been reinstated and we have faith that God will complete the work.

We also completed the rough in wiring for the fire alarm system, the security system, telephone and audio and video systems. With all of that done we are ready to start hanging sheetrock.

Future Plans

Projects planned for 2010 include the following:

1. Sheetrock
2. Interior painting
3. Complete fire underground
4. Install interior lighting
5. Lay flooring
6. Place plumbing fixtures
7. Install fire and security monitors, alarms and controls.
8. Install cabinets and appliances
9. Complete interiors
10. Pour sidewalks and curbs
11. Final grading
12. Landscaping
13. Exterior lighting

Financial Performance

This past year we spent $107,658 as follows:

Clearing/Grading……………………………….	$1279
Permits……………………………………………..	$360
Electrical……………………………………………	$17,734
Fire Sprinklers……………………………………	$35,354
Fire Underground……………………………….	$14,409
Fire Alarm System………………………………	$5849
Insulation……………………………………………	$18,549
Security System………………………………….	$3000
Sheetrock…………………………………………..	$9747
Miscellaneous…………………………………….	$1053

Building Fund income for the year totaled $83,019 from all sources.

Financial Summary

At year’s end, we had the following funds on hand:

Checking…………………………………………..	$28,331
Savings……………………………………………..	$0
CDs……………………………………………………	$3000
Donation Account…………………………….	$16,097
Total funds on hand………………………….	$47,428

The total cost of the project is estimated to be $720,000 with a balance to go estimate of $225,972. With $47,428 available we will need additional funds of $178,544. Most of the additional funds will go toward outside work- landscaping, grading and paving.

Conclusion

God has continued to bless us. We have made solid progress this year and have not been limited by lack of funds or resources. We must give a big thanks for the way God moved in our favor and prompted everyone on the island to support the Riviera By-Laws revision that allowed us to hook up the fire sprinklers to the Riviera water main.

Now we are again asking for your prayers to move Riviera to install an additional fire hydrant in our parking lot to satisfy the fire protection bureau.

Continue to pray for the strength, endurance, safety and wisdom of the people working on the project.

Building and Finance – Cliff Purdy

Jim Singer’s building report covers 2009 building progress well.  Again and again God has answered our prayers concerning the building’s progress.  We are grateful for the funding of the building by you, our members and friends.  Funding did not halt progress, but miscommunication with the county did.  They put a hold on working for about three months.  That being resolved has us back on track.

We serve an “awesome God”.  Kendel’s treasurer report testifies to this fact.  God has met our financial needs in this time of financial turmoil as we continue forward in faith and desire to serve Him.

Our year 2010 budget indicates a marginal increase, however the programs covered under the 2010 budget show our faith in God.  As we continue to move forward in our service to Him and the work of the Kingdom, we will receive the funding.  2010 will be a great year for us to continue our witness of God’s awesomeness to His people.

Music Department – Kelly Wolffe

Purpose: To use music as a vehicle to “worship the Lord in spirit and in truth” and lead others
to do the same. (Romans 12:1-2)

Vision:

• Shift focus from simply performing music toward becoming lifestyle worshipers and influential lead worshipers. (Colossians 3:16)
• Multi-generational involvement through musical mentoring, friendship, and discipleship. (Psalm 33:3, Matthew 28:18-20)
• Provide opportunity beyond Sunday AM services for cultivating hearts of worship, devotion, prayer, and intercession.

Goals: Colossians 3:16

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.” Individual devotion: Encourage choir and worship team members to diligently practice the prerequisite of Colossians 3:16- Bible study, meditation, & application.

1. Small group devotion: Admonish one another in fellowship, prayer, Bible study, accountability and musicianship
2. Corporate devotion: Encourage the congregation through songs and lead worship by
   lifestyle example
3. Outreach devotion: Uplift and encourage people beyond church settings

2009 Progress:

• Worshiping intercessors continue to meet weekly for the 3^rd year, led by Tim Kobernik.
• Youth Worship Team has consistently led worship once a month for the last 18 months.
• Cellist, Isabel Anderson, joined the Youth Worship Team.
• Pastor Ray & Desiree have joined Pastor Steve & Kelly to continue an avenue of spiritual accountability for the YWT and other youth serving in our church through a monthly discipleship gathering.
• Each member of the YWT began meeting monthly with their adult worship team counterpart to form Musical/Worship Mentorships.
• Lynn Baker stepped up to learn & operate our Power Point Program for our services.
• Father-son team, Robert & Jacob Coon have joined Dave Hummel as sound techs.
• Our 3-G choir sang at the Johnson Farm Christmas open house & caroled various island neighbors, including those recovering from illness.

Foreign Missions – Sharrie Donough

Our ministry exists to do the following:

• Give financial and prayer support to foreign missionaries AICF has chosen to support.
• Uplift these missionaries as they do the Lord’s work.
• Keep the congregation informed of needs, prayer requests and follow-ups to these requests.
• Constantly remind our members to pray and seek God’s will with regard to our church’s mission contributions.

Your AICF Missions Committee’s goals are to meet monthly and bring the needs of the missionaries before the congregation in the form of monthly “Moments for Missions.”  In September, we came under new leadership and began seeking ways to assist our missionaries.  It was determined that we would have a booth at the AI Bazaar whereby we earned over $800 that was sent to a foreign missionary.  We hope to repeat this endeavor for 2010 and have already begun enlisting membership participation.  Also for 2010 we are seeking God’s will in a new ministry of providing infant burial clothing to be given to families who lose their babies at birth.

As your Missions Committee, we are committed to a vision of better identifying needs of those in foreign lands.  Each committee member is assigned an AICF missionary family.  They then communicate with their assigned missionary and report back to the full committee.  Presently we are a committee of seven:  Sharrie Donough, Hank Hollenbaugh, Beth and Tim Kobernik, Bridget Larsen, Marge Luther, and Trina Wiggins.

Finally, we have a vision of providing for more missionaries as funding permits.

Missions – Hank Hollenbaugh

As a church that supports foreign missions, we strive to support them both financially, and most importantly, cover them in prayer.  I said that last year and it is worth repeating as that is our purpose.

In September, Marilyn Scott resigned and Sharrie Donough took the reins in that department.  She has jumped in with both feet and really has done a very fine job as she has a real heart for the mission field.  Every member of the missions committee has a real desire to be involved with our missionaries by staying in contact with them and then report back to you, our church family.

We are striving to find new ways to better support the missions.  I know that God will lead us as we seek Him in prayer.

I feel we have had a good year in having several of our missionaries visit and report on what God is doing with and through them.  It is through your generous support that is keeping them in the battle field to win souls for Christ.

Our God can do mighty things as we continue to pray for our missionaries.  I look forward with great expectations at God will do in the coming year.

We have been kept busy this year in our home missions by supporting many people with meals for the sick and numerous rides to and from the doctor.  Alma has done a super job of heading up that area of missions.

It has taken many people to deliver meals, give rides and help in any of a number of ways to serve our community.  A big THANK YOU to all that have helped in any way.  For as you have helped the least of these you have done it unto our Lord and Savior.

I want to thank Sharrie Donough, Beth and Tim Kobernik, Marge Luther, Bridget Larsen, Trina Wiggins, and Alma Halstensen for their support in serving on the committee.

Thank you one and all.  It is blessing to serve my Lord and Savior and you my brothers and sisters.

Children’s Church – Cathy Bittner

Purpose: To nurture the faith of children through formal and informal teaching.

Vision: Striving to teach big truths so small hearts, love God, worship God and learn to serve God

Goals:

• Equippers – continue weekly small group meeting to facilitate training, fellowship, and team building
• Quarterly large group training opportunities
• Implement curriculum for ages 8-11 from Children Desiring God: “Promises of God”
• Recruit and train High School youth to be included in teaching teams
• Provide opportunities for the congregation to be kept informed of children’s ministry progress

2009 Progress:

• Implemented new curriculum for ages 3-7: Children Desiring God’s “Old Testament Stories for Young Children”.
  • God-centered
  • Chronological
  • Provided training opportunities
  • Incorporated Bible memorization
  • Rotated two teams with three co-laborers, on a monthly basis
  • Attendance ranged from five to fifteen, with a weekly average of ten

Children & Youth Ministries – Jeff Gillette

Kids at AICF have much to look forward to in 2010. As we come out of this season of restructuring and team building, there seems to be a lot of momentum going forward. From toddlers through teenagers, our kids are becoming more visible and involved with the rest of our church body and the church service. It really seems that as the handful of kids in each of our age groups has grown in their depth of faith, those age groups are now starting to add to the number of participants. It tells me that our kids are beginning to impact the community.

Expect to see even more involvement this year through skits, presentations and kids in serving positions. I exhort all of our members to start learning kids’ names and interests so they can truly experience that connection to the body of believers.

Vacation Bible School will be back this summer and there is absolutely no better opportunity for relationship building. Don’t just join in out of obligation…it’s time to get excited about the opportunity!

Our middle school ministry continues to grow in number and maturity of faith. Sage and Stephanie Sanchez open their home every Friday night for 15 to 20 teens. They enjoy a meal together, hear and discuss the Word, share life and pray for each other. They have done service missions on the island and mainland and many have been blessed. Thanks to Lisa G. and Tony Bittner whose involvement has been so beneficial, and also to all the parents who have provided meals.

Young Life for our older teens is continuing to challenge kids and leaders in their faith. Beyond Malibu was our last adventure with Margaret Lee Wilkins as our staff person. The seven days mountain climbing trip really solidified a core group that seems to be closer in relationship with each passing week. I was handed the baton as Young Life Staff person in September 2009, and I am blessed to be surrounded by many great volunteers. Our kids have heard some amazing gospel stories shared by a variety of speakers. The kids continue to push us to really look at what we believe and why, as they grow more comfortable and ask the hard questions that can only be asked in a safe, non-threatening environment. January 2010 will be a training month for me in Colorado, but Beth Kobernik and Michele Woolley will no doubt keep the kids involved and in the Word. In February, we get to hit the ground running again!

Discipleship/Fellowship Groups – Tony Bittner

Purpose: To encourage believers and seekers as they become imitators of Christ that are thoroughly equipped for service; equipped servants will reproduce generational fruit.

Vision:

• Every member and attendee delighting in the LORD and seeking first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness
• Each individual associated with AICF becoming a reproducible conduit of God’s grace, mercy and strength

Goals:

• Continue providing fellowship groups where the Word of God is studied as a means to knowing the God of the Word
• Encourage additional small groups to pursue God with their whole heart
• Facilitate opportunities for individuals, families, and fellowship groups to not just “get through the Bible” but to also “get the Bible through them”
• Become so full of our LORD that streams of living water surge as an overflow from the hearts of His people
• Provide opportunities for the congregation to be kept informed of discipleship/fellowship opportunities

2009 Progress:

A large percentage of members and attendees participated in various Bible studies and prayer or fellowship groups throughout the year, in addition to a marked increase and interest in personal training and Bible study. (based on anecdotal observation)

Since joining Anderson Island Christian Fellowship in January 2009, there has been a great amount of change. With an increased expectancy, we are preparing for and striving for a time of significant growth. A few highlights include a significant change in our Children’s Ministry vision, direction and program, as well as a new logo, letterhead and visitor packet. Additionally, there is a redesigned website which includes sermon podcasts, an Elders’ blog and a News and Events subscription feed to help increase our communication effectiveness and awareness on Anderson Island.
With all these changes, however, our vision and philosophy of ministry remain the same. We serve the same God and trust that He will build His church. We strive to remain faithful and effective in our efforts to build a multigenerational congregation; where children, parents and grandparents worship God together.
2009 Progress:

• Marketing
  • Website
  • Sermon Podcasts
  • Elders Blog
  • News & Events Blog
  • Logo
  • Letterhead
  • Bulletin
  • Visitors Packet
  • Directory
• Youth Ministry
  • SWAT Team
  • Discipleship Program
• Children’s Ministry
  • Initial Program Development
  • Structure
  • Curriculum

Initial 2010 goals include supporting and following through with recently adjusted ministries. In addition, we would like to increase the effectiveness and enhance our ushering teams and visitation teams.