INDEX

Page Report

2 Memoriam

3 Pastor David Stead’s Annual Report

4 Ladies’ Bible Study Report

5 Deacons’ Annual Report

6 Clerk’s Report

6 Vacation Bible School Report

7 Mission Planning Team Report

8 Tech Team Report

9 Decorating Committee Report

9 Social Committee Report

10 Music and Worship Report

10 Choir and Bell Choir Report

10 Christian Education Report

11 Human Resources Report

12 Keenagers Report

12 Fellowship of Christian Farmers Report

12 Heritage Report

13 Library Report

14 Administrator’s Report

15 Property Board Report

16 Finance Report

17 Treasurer’s Report

22 Nominating Committee Report

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IN MEMORIAM

MEMBERS:

MARJORIE LEMAX April 1, 2017

MARY CARSON May 15, 2017

RONALD W. FERGUSON November 30, 2017

ADHERENTS:

JEAN COLEMAN February 3, 2017

DR. ALLEN CHURCHILL December 15, 2017

WE EXTEND OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY AND LOVETO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS

OF THOSE OF OUR CHURCH FAMILYWHO HAVE PASSED AWAY IN

THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 2017

WE ALSO WISH TO EXTEND OUR SINCERESYMPATHY AND LOVE

TO THOSE OF OUR CHURCH FAMILY WHO HAVE LOST LOVED ONES THIS PAST YEAR

WHO WERE NOT MEMBERS OR ADHERENTS OF OUR CHURCH.

Jesus said:“I am the resurrection and the life.

He who believes in me will live even though he dies;And whoever lives and believes in me will never die.”

John 11:25

1Pastor David Stead’s Annual Report

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What a privilege it is to serve the Living God!. There is a sadness on my heart that is deep and wide as I turn pen to paper for this year’s Annual Report. It seems as if there was a lot of death and loss in year 2017 at First Baptist Church. Yes, we did have a number of dear saints going home to be with their Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, but we also had a number of our dear beloved family who have chosen to walk away from fellowship here at First Baptist Church in the past calendar year. Especially since the spring when the controversies within this Church began to escalate, there has been a significant concentration of prayer, a lot of tears, a lot of struggling and wrestling personally within my own spirit. And while there has been a lot of hurt, my soul aches longingly for broken fellowship with those who decided to leave FBC SF. As such, let me apologize for any and all actions I have done, or words I have said, that may have led to any issue arising at FBC SF. My prayer is for full restoration, and for the Kingdom of God to grow in mighty ways here at First Baptist Church.

It is with thankfulness that I acknowledge the support, encouragement and prayers of so many of our congregation. You are a blessing to our church and to me!

Having acknowledged that, the prayer for 2018 has been that God would return a sense of joy and hope to First Baptist Church – a feeling that has been lacking for far too long. Joy and hope in Jesus Christ are the two great gifts of God. God’s joy and hope make the Church powerful. God’s message of the Good News of Jesus Christ is awesome. This joy and hope in Jesus draws people to His beloved Kingdom. So, let us resolutely continue to seek God’s tremendous joy and God’s wonderful hope for today and until the Lord returns.

In the coming year we have to do a number of things better here at First Baptist Church to continue to make God’s Kingdom strong. First, we have to communicate better. Next, let’s pledge here and now that we will lovingly talk through any issue that we have in the name of Jesus Christ. Then, let’s avoid mass e-mails and other forms of news-sharing that create imbalances, choosing to lovingly talk one-on-one, face-to-face. Fourth, let’s agree to stand behind our Church leaders in the love of Jesus Christ, giving grace to those in leadership, and let’s prayerfully support those who are willing to work for Christ here at First Baptist Church. Fifth, let’s commission ourselves to daily prayer for First Baptist Church and for our Church’s leaders. Finally, let’s continue to find ways to meet and get together (through Bible Studies, potluck meals, fellowship hour after Church, phone calls, etc.) so that we are sharing the love of Christ as we fellowship together.

Here are the funerals which I conducted in 2017: 1. Jean Elizabeth Coleman (Funeral on Feb. 08, 2017); 2. Marjory Ellen Lemax (Funeral on May 05, 2017); 3. Joan Elizabeth Elsby (Died in December of 2016, but her Funeral was on May 20, 2017); 4. Mary Margaret Carson (Funeral on May 27, 2017); 5. Kevin Blake Chapman (Funeral on Aug. 17, 2017); 6. Albert Nugent (Funeral on Nov. 23, 2017); 6. Ronald Wayne Ferguson (Funeral on Dec. 04, 2017); and #7: Allen Douglas Churchill who died on December 15, but whose funeral was held on Jan. 06, 2018).

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While no Baptisms or Baby Dedications happened in 2017, FBC SF had another busy year with community outreach. I’m so pleased to see us involved in town with a number of outreach projects including: The Mission across the street in downtown Smiths Falls; the Breakfast Club at Duncan J Schoular School; and with activities like the Proclamation Reading, Vacation Bible School, and the Hymn Sings.

Thank you for the opportunity of ministering in Haiti during our Mission Trip in February. It was an experience in life learning and practical ministry, and your support was appreciated.

When visitors come to First Baptist Church the comment that I often hear is about how friendly the Church is. When there is a need, First Baptist Church is among the first in line to assist in this community. When other Smiths Falls Churches gather for prayer or for special services, people from First Baptist are not only in attendance, but are leading, helping or supporting.

And... “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:1).

Blessings

Rev. David W. Stead, Lead Pastor FBC SF

Ladies’ Bible Study

This group started up in mid March using Twelve More Women of the Bible as our resource for study material, and then we broke for the summer months.

In September the group started up again, this time using Chandra Pierce’s DVD and Book “Laughing in the Dark” as our study material.

As always we continue to pray each night we meet for the many needs of our church.

Respectfully submitted,

Betty Anne Small

Deacons’ Annual Report

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The Deacons of First Baptist Church started this year with the motto: “this would be the best year ever!” It was the intent of every one of the Board of Directors to see growth spiritually and numerically, to see an increase in fellowship, and to see unity in a fracturing family. Having gone through a difficult autumn at First Baptist Church, we feel that the hope and joy at First Baptist Church are not only returning, but a strong returning. We want to thank everyone for your patience and for your faith in the leadership here at First Baptist Church. God is good, God is faithful. And while it’s been a difficult experience, God changes his Church to become what He wants it to be. We greatly miss those who have stepped away but it is recognized that there is also an atmosphere of hope and joy at this church that is solid and true, and comes from our God alone.

It has been a good year of activities with Bible studies [including women’s Bible study]; a new children’s program started by Deacon Jamie Schoular; a marvellous after Church coffee fellowship time started by Ed and Gail Moorhead; fellowship opportunities on a monthly basis including games nights and summer movies at the Stead’s; Our Church sponsored mission trip to Haiti that Pastor David and I took along with two other members in February; “Have a Coat Give A Coat”; our church members have worked to increase our presence in the community including regular service at the Mission, Breakfast Club, and serving during the Christmas parade. As a result of the hard work by the members of this church we are seeing new people attend. Thank you all who have participated.

I would like to also thank all the Board of Directors for their dedicated service this past year (Nancy Cassibo, Jamie Schoular, Betty Ann Small, Charlotte Bell and Susan Cole). Among the tough jobs that the Board of Directors will have in the near future is to look at the current Constitution and to assess what changes need to be made to reflect FBC in 2018. To help with this exercise, we are relying on a document from one of our Ottawa churches that began this process 3 to 5 years ago. Our prayer is to reduce the number of committees/boards and to reduce the numbers that are needed for these boards.

We are God’s chosen people by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. You only have to look to the Cross. It is proof that we are all included in God’s plan in His timing, by His priorities and fulfilling His purposes revealed in Christ’s death and resurrection. He has not forgotten you or His church. Please, continue to pray for First Baptist Church in 2018.

Sincerely In Christ

Patsy Garvin

Chair of Deacons

Clerk’s Report

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Total Membership December 31, 2016 119

Transfers + 0

Experience + 0

Baptisms + 0

Reinstatement + __0

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Removed by request - 9

Removed by congregational vote - 0

Removed by transfer - 0

Deaths - 3

Total Membership December 31, 2017 107

Special thanks go to Sandy Nugent, the Assistant Clerk, Nancy Ferguson and Janet James, who have assisted and guided me in this position.

May God Bless and Guide our Church Family in 2018.

Joan Schapansky, Clerk

Vacation Bible School Report

Vacation Bible School was held for four days in the second week of August. Our theme was “Made by Design, Built for a Purpose”. The week was enjoyed by an enthusiastic group of 13 children who flourished in a week where everyone had the opportunity to participate and blossom. We are so blessed to have more volunteers than children to share the work and to spend time and experience with the children. It is so inspiring to see our adults invest in the lives of our children and to share personally one-to-one.

Plans are already under way for VBS 2018. It is going to be an amazing week!

Thank you to all who donated, helped, volunteered, participated and prayed! God is good!

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Stead

Mission Planning Team Report

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Highlights of 2017:

February 13-21: Short Term Mission Away Opportunities (STMAO) trip to Haitian Orphanage, Centre Vie, for Lynda Bradford, Patsy Garvin, Brenda Hutchings and Pastor David Stead. Ron Ferguson had to cancel due to health problems. Their achievements included: taking needed supplies, interacting with the children, building sewing machine tables, repairing items, etc.

February: The Christian Salvage Mission recycles new and used evangelical literature, shipping it to nations worldwide. Thanks go to Joan Schapansky who looked after our collection and delivery of materials.

March 26: luncheon of food of Haiti and reports on the STMAO trip from the team. “Thank you” to Jennifer and Frank Bell for the delicious meal.

May 14, Mother’s Day: special offering for Support of Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) “She Matters” project raised $720.00 for the training of leaders to work with marginalized women and children.

June 10, Garage sale: The Outlet Youth Group and MPT worked together to raise $957.00, thanks to the generous donations of items and lots of help.

August 22: MPT met with Dieudonne Batraville (DD) for an update on Centre Vie. There are 32 children living there and including village students, an onsite school of 70.

September 18: Potluck dinner including area churches to meet our Partner in Mission, Aaron Kenny of Nairobi, Kenya. Aaron shared news of the projects he and his wife, Erica, are involved with in that area.

November: Samaritan’s Purse Shoeboxes-44 filled by FBC. December: Celebration of Lights display erected on FBC lawn since the park site

was unavailable. Thanks to Pastor David for a new feature, Dan for wiring, and all who helped.

Santa Claus Parade: 528 candy canes with the story of their origin were given out along the parade route. Thanks to many hands who helped prepare these during coffee time on Sunday. Hot chocolate was given out at the Town library along with popcorn provided by the Town.

Mission funds supported Springs of Life, a children’s home in Kenya; the Food Bank as well as having food collections monthly delivered by Bob James and John Chapman; the Salvation Army over 477 boxes of stuffing for Christmas hampers; Susan Shirley Home until it closed; Christian Farmers and the French Baptist Union of Quebec Churches.

In addition to giving a donation towards the monthly community dinners at the Anglican Church and volunteer help, and Presbyterian Church, we have embarked on a new

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community outreach project. Monday to Friday lunch is provided at the Mission on Beckwith St. Our involvement started with Bob and Janet James preparing and serving the lunch one day each week. Lynda Bradford, Patsy Garvin, Judy Snider and Marie Wilde are now involved with others helping from time to time. We are providing the food and serving lunches Thursday and Friday each week. Numbers vary from 12 to 40 or 50. The need is there and mission money is helping to offset some of the cost.

Centre Vie and Ron Ferguson have gone together at FBC since 2010. We miss Ron so much even though with his failing health, he made our role much easier by transferring the Sponsorship program to St. James Anglican Church in Carleton Place. A newly formed board, of which Ron was a member until his death on November 30, is working with DD to partner with a Christian charitable organization “Impact Nations”. The MPT budget will be providing some support for Centre Vie with all other donations going directly to St. James.

Several “Mission Moments” in Sunday services gave updates to the congregation on our mission projects. Judy Snider keeps up-to-date displays of mission information on the bulletin board at the entrance.

Mission Planning Team members for 2017 were: Jim Cassibo, Ron Ferguson, Jamie Schoular, Marie Wilde and Lynda Bradford (since October).

Thank you to all whose help has made it possible to complete the above events/projects. Special thanks to Judy Snider, former chair, who has patiently taken many phone calls with questions.

Marie Wilde, Chair; Mission Planning Team

Tech Team Report

Every week there is a small group of people in the back corner who help to make the services enjoyable. Seann Jenner continues to handle running the sound board every week, with Chelsea Thubron and Faith Stead coming on board being trained. Jennifer Bell makes sure you can follow along on the screen.

Nick Kuehl has agreed to take over making sure that the services are recorded every week from September to June, with help from Faith and Heather Stead and Chelsea Thubron as needed.

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As of September, Ron Ferguson no longer edited and created DVD's. Pastor Stead uploads his sermons every week to the website, and passes on the recording for Cogeco to edit for broadcasting.

Seann Jenner, Tech Team Lead

Decorating Committee Report

Our first year as new ‘Decorators’ and I think a pat on the back is due for the whole team. We had much appreciated direction from the 2016 team and now we’re off and running. A little bit of new you’ll see for the future with a hint of the old. With willing hands and new ideas, God’s little bit of heaven on the corner of Church and Beckwith will be for His glory! The ‘decorate your window’ was a big hit-watch for it again in the future! …the Decorating Team

Social Committee Report

The Social Committee assisted with Games Day and Potluck suppers on January 28 th and November 2nd.

Thanks go to Gail and Ed Moorehead, who organized “The Coffee Klutch” beginning on February 5th. The tea, coffee, milk and cream have been provided by the Social Committee, and the treats are donated by various people. This has been well attended and enjoyed. Thanks go to everyone who have helped in the kitchen and who have donated treats each Sunday.

Easter Breakfast was organized by Linda Stead on April 16th.

Luncheons were provided for:

- The Annual meeting February 26th

- The Spring meeting May 28th

- Anniversary Sunday October 15th

- The Fall Business meeting November 26th

- The funerals of Marjorie Lemax on May 6th, Joan Elsby on May 20th and Ron Ferguson on December 4th.

Cake was served July 15th to say Goodbye to Sharon and John Kreyvenchuk, who moved to Alberta.

We assisted the Mission Team with a Potluck Supper on September 18th to meet the Kennys.

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Thank you to Dianne Hyndman for canvassing for food donations and everyone who has helped in any way preparing or serving for the different events.

May God Bless You.

Joan Irvine

Music and Worship Report

Regrettably, no report is available from the Music and Worship Committee for 2017.

Choir and Bell Choir Report

Choir enjoyed another year of singing for the Lord. Some members have left the choir and new faces have joined, and we look forward to serving the Lord in music again in 2018. We pray you as a congregation will be blessed by the music.

The Bell Choir has enjoyed playing for you and went on a couple of trips this year. On November 10th, the Bell Choir performed at the Annual Family Concert at the Bethel Pentecostal Church. On December 3rd, they went to Willowdale Retirement Home to play Christmas music for the residents.

A big thank you to Morna Douglas and Joan Irvine, our dedicated leaders, for another great year of music for the Lord.

If you love music, please think about joining the Choir or Bell Choir. We meet Thursday evenings – Bell Choir at 6:30 p.m. followed by Choir at 7:30.

Prayerfully submitted by

Secretary, Marjorie Evoy.

Christian Education Committee Report It is my pleasure to submit the final report of the C.E. Committee for 2017. It has been a year of learning since most members were new or new to their role in the committee. With team work and a focus on the Lord, we accomplished new initiatives and maintained established programs. I am grateful for the continuous hard work and dedication of the following committee members; Angela Jenner, Brenda Hutchings, Debra Robertson, Donna Copp, Linda Stead, and Jamie Schoular (Deacon Rep.). Unfortunately, Brenda resigned from the committee mid-year. We missed her joyful serving for the Lord.

Below is a summary of the committee's work.

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New Initiatives

Discovery Kids has been a successful ministry to young children from First Baptist as well as our community. Between 15 to 20 children attend this Saturday program that includes sports, music, Bible time and a snack. Thank you to Jamie Schoular who organizes this event as well as the many volunteers who assist in making it happen.

This year we also hosted a Mother's Day Tea. 39 ladies enjoyed an afternoon of games, a skit, and tea and sandwiches. Nancy Ferguson presented a brief history of the contributions made by the women of First Baptist Church. A big thank you to Brenda Hutchings for organizing this afternoon.

Continuing Programs

The committee is pleased that the following programs have been able to continue this past year: Outlet, Kid's Church, Vacation Bible School and the School Breakfast Program. Thank you to our volunteer leaders, teachers and assistants who made this possible.

Committee members, along with some enthusiastic volunteers, attended the Christmas parade to provide hot chocolate and special candy canes for the community. Several hundred people were reached with this personal ministry.

Bibles

The committee gives Bibles for the following milestones, end of Kindergarten, Grade 5 and High School. This year Helen Robertson, Leo Junk, Laura Junk, Hazel Robertson and Shaylin Kryvenchuk were recipients.

Plan to Protect

An update to Plan to Protect has been an on-going project this year. Members have worked to ensure that First Baptist is meeting all mandated aspects with regards to volunteers, criminal checks etc. Linda Stead has also worked tirelessly to complete a revised Plan to Protect. A draft has been completed for the C.E. Team to review and finalize in 2018.

Respectfully submitted by: Debra Kuehl, C.E. Chair 2017

Human Resources Report

Human Resources has undergone a few changes this past year. Sadly we have lost two members. The good news is that Joyce Wills has agreed to sit on the committee and we are looking for one new member. If you are interested please let us know.

All Annual Reviews have been completed and all contracts have been signed!

Audrey Vansickle

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Keenagers Year End Report

Our seniors get together twice monthly for hymns, food, jokes, fellowship, prayer, and a speaker or music. We have sent flyers to other churches and the word is spreading. We average about 45 people each time.

The Keenagers Team keeps this program going. They are: Joan and Glen Irvine; Bernie and Angela Horley; Marie Wilde; Lynda Bradford; Marg Hart; Ruth and Don Reimer and myself. Sterling and Barb Willows have joined us. Jim and Nancy Cassibo and Terry Fagan have retired from the Keenagers Team this year. We thank them for all their service to our seniors.

Our thanks to the team for their work, imagination, and dedication to the Lord's work. Our thanks also to Pastor David...he is a great support and a technical whiz....thanks Pastor.

Also we should note that even though we have a budget line in the church budget, we are self supporting through the free will offering and the generous donations by members, seniors and friends of the program. This year we will be donating $100 to FBC towards their fuel bill.

In His service and on behalf of the Team...

Eric Wills

Fellowship of Christian Farmers

My thanks to First Baptist for financial help in 2017. We attended several events and spoke to hundreds of people.

Here are the events: Festival of the Maples, Perth; Healthy Living Festival, Smiths Falls; Bridge Street Bazaar, Carleton Place; and the International Plowing Match in Walton for three days.

Our team is: Bernie and Angela Horley, Lynda Bradford, Dianne Hyndman, and myself.

In His Service, Eric Wills

Heritage Report

Please remember, if you take on the task of recording minutes for any and all committees or boards of the church, please make sure the reports are sent on to the church office for storing and eventual relocation to the heritage room. This is very important!

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We are aware that on Anniversary Sundays or any time Heritage is noted, the pictures we have on hand are of past years that do not reflect most of the congregation now. Rob Ferguson took pictures for us for several years, but they are on a disk and (shame on us) we have not got them printed yet. That will be our ongoing goal. However, in that vein, we will also try to get a person willing to take pictures of events and everyday happenings in our church, as that has been neglected in the past couple of years. If you have any pictures, the Heritage Committee would be happy to have them.

Each year the church honours those who have been members of the church for 50 years or more. This year we did not have any new 50 year members, but we did recognize those in the 50 Year Club. They are:

Lois Healey 74 yearsJuanita Linton 64 yearsMargaret Hart 62 years

Donna Copp 59 years Jim Cassibo 57 years

Nancy Ferguson 57 yearsRon Ferguson 57 yearsDavid Snider 54 yearsDiane Bell 53 years

Graham Bell 52 yearsDavid Bell 52 yearsSharon Boyce 52 yearsPaul Smith 52 years

The Heritage Committee will continue to preserve the history of our church to the best of our ability. Any guidance or suggestions are always appreciated.

Heritage CommitteeNancy Ferguson, Donna Copp, Margaret Hart

Library Report

Jan. 2017 A donation of $1,100 was given to the Library towards the building of newshelves. In discussions with Dan Garvin, Property, a plan was drawn up tomove three units of existing shelves to the alcove to be able to move the

coat racks to the area where there is no rug. This was soon completed.

Thank you, Dan for all your help and beautiful shelves you built as well as Pastor David and those who he enlisted to move all the books.

Feb. 2017 February Library Month: Joan Schapansky and Donna went to Ottawa to purchase new books, audio books, and DVDs. As usual a contest

was held with the winner of a box of chocolates.

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We also cleaned shelves and weeded out books. Books weeded out went to the Christian Salvage Mission with the help of Mission and Outreach.

April 2017 Donna ordered books from Christian Books for Christ (American), Booksfor Christ (Canadian), and DVD's from Christian Cinema (American).They were catalogued and ready for the May Book Fair.

May 2017 The Annual Book Fair was held the last three weeks of May. Thank you toall those who adopted a book for the library. This is such an importantpart of keeping our library up to date.

June 2017 Summer Reading Contest was held from June 4 to September 3 with 395 items checked out and 58 people using the library. The winners

were:Non-reader: Kieran Jenner; Junior K: Helen Robertson; Grade 5:

Hazel Robertson; and Grade 9 and up: Heather Stead.

Sept. 2017 New books, audio books, and DVD's were purchased for Fall.

Special Note: It is with great disappointment that DVD's have moved to a digital formwhich cannot be used in our library. Most of the ones still available we already have, but Donna is working on this to see what can be done. However, we still have a great collection of DVD's for your use. They are in the alcove to the left.

The Library mission continues to be popular with not only the First Baptist Church gang, but also with a number of people outside the church. In 2017, 1,469 items were taken out.

Once again I want to thank my faithful helpers, Joan Schapansky, Janet James, Heather Chapman, and Betty Anne Small.

Donna Copp

Administrator’s Report

As I was packing away my Christmas nativity figures, I felt a nostalgia come over me about what the past year has brought my way and what the future year will look like when I unpack these next Christmas.

I see our church becoming a more vibrant and vital place in the town of Smiths Falls, from the continued Community groups and health and wellness outreach groups to the community kitchen outreach and kindergarten readiness program.

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Also, new this year we saw amazing musical talent showcased in Morna Douglas’s “This ain’t your Momma’s Country”’ to the recent afternoon Christmas concert put on by the Rosedale Singers & Rideau Mellowdears.

The VBS kids week in August was full of vibrant and energetic kids and volunteers.

I’ve also had the privilege of being a part of various celebrations of life for our members who have gone on before us to be with our Lord. Even though a few of our church family members have moved away and moved to other churches, we look forward to getting to know new faces and include them in our widening circle.

I really do have the best boss and job ever! I do hope people enjoy the bulletins and Service slides as I really love putting these altogether and welcome feedback and suggestions for new material. I look forward to coming in each day to greet and see who and what my Lord has put in my path for the day.

Blessings

Jennifer Bell

Property Board Report

Property had a busy year with the Break and Enter and resulting damage. We have repaired the two wooden door frames and added a steel frame to the Tellers’ room in an effort to make it more secure for sensitive information. We also replaced the Pastor’s office window and have reactivated the alarm system. We are looking at options to improve the alarm and lower the costs associated with it. We had the required Annual Fire Test completed and are looking at some recommendations for improvement.

Shelving was added to the Donna Copp Library. The Canadian Flag was installed at the front of the Sanctuary.

Four sheets of steel roofing have been replaced over the Nursery.

The gable end of the Sanctuary has been stripped of the asphalt shingles and new steel will be installed on this area in the Spring.

For Canada’s 150th, we had two wooden planters and flowers donated for the main walkway.

Several thermal pane glass units were replaced on the Beckwith Street end of the Sanctuary and the related window sill decay was repaired.

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Looking ahead for 2018, your Property Board will continue to look for cost saving measures while addressing maintenance requirements and improvements to keep our Church looking fresh and sustainable for the future.

I would like to thank my fellow committee members for their dedication and support. I wish to take a second and thank everyone that has donated their time and talents to do His work for the betterment of our church.

Property Board Members for 2017 were: Rob Ferguson, Paul Edwards, Wayne Evoy, Murray Boyce, Betty Anne Small, Secretary, and myself, Dan Garvin

Dan Garvin, Property Board Chair

Finance Report

As Chairman of Finance, I wish to thank all committee members for their efforts and good stewardship of their budgets.

I also wish to acknowledge the efforts of tithing and offerings by the congregation in support of the Church, the Lord’s House.

A couple of big efforts need to be recognized:

- One being the ongoing effort of Roger Ouellette, our Treasurer, in keeping the Financial reports completed and accurate on a monthly basis and the paying of the bills in a timely manner.

- The effort of Joyce Wills, our Secretary, in the organizing of recording our meetings and a source of information as per the Church’s Constitution so we operate in an appropriate and legal manner.

- I would also like to thank Dan Garvin in his assistance in setting up the teller schedule.

- I would also like to thank all the other members of the Finance Committee in their dedication and support.

As can be seen in our Financial Statements, the church finished the year in the black in the amount of $5,479.89 and investments with CBOQ of $115,000.00.

In the Lord’s work,

Gregory Brown,

Chairman, Finance Committee

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Treasurer’s Report

Inserting pages 17 to 21 – printout from Roger here

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NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT

For the Year Beginning January 2018

Deacons: Bernie Horley 1/3 Betty Anne Small2/3 Patsy Garvin 4/3

Directors: James Kuehl 1/3 Susan Cole 2/3 Jamie Schoular 3/3

*Must be voted in at the 2018 Annual Meeting as per CNCA

Clerk: Joan Schapansky5/10 Assistant Clerk: Sandy Nugent 4/6

*Must be voting church members

Treasurer: Roger Ouellette9/10 Assistant Treasurer: Joyce Wills 4/2

*Must be voting church members

Env. Steward: David Snider 5/10Assistant Env. Steward:Patsy Garvin 5/10

*Must be voting church members

Finance: Greg Brown 3 /3 David Schoular 3 /3 Gerry Harris 1 /3

Jennifer Bell (T) 5/6

*Must be 4 voting church members

Property: Dan Garvin 3 /3 Jim Daniells 1 /3 Betty Anne Small3/3

*3 appointed to include at least one voting church member as Chair

Music & Worship: Pastor, (congregational appointed rep) Gail Brennan 2/2

Deacon appointed rep : Betty Anne Small

Choir/Music and Worship team appointed rep:

*Must be voting church members

Christian Ed: Deb Robertson 2/3 Angela Jenner 3/3 Debra Kuehl 3/3

Deacon Rep: ________ Librarian: Donna Copp (advisory, non-voting)*3 voting church members appointed from

congregation

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Human Resources: Joyce Wills 1/3 2/3 Audrey Vansickle 6/6

*3 voting church members appointed from congregation for up to 6 years

Mission Planning Team:

Lynda Bradford 1 /3 Jim Cassibo 2/3 Marie Wilde 6/6Deacon appointed rep: Jamie Schoular

*3 voting church members appointed from congregation

Flowers: Heather Chapman Gail Brennan

*Membership not required

Decorating Amy Johnson 2/3 Audrey Vansickle 2/3 Jen Edwards 2/3

Virginia Anderson 2/3

Volunteers - Joyce Wills for Narthex and Ward Hall only

Jennifer Bell and Barb Willows

*(Will be reduced to 3. Membership not required)

CBOQ Delegates: Pastor David Stead

Nominating: Caroline Brown 1/3 Susan Cole 2/3 Gerry Harris 3/3

Lynda Bradford 1/3 Joyce Wills 1 /3 Seann Jenner______3/3

*6 voting church members appointed from congregation

(Plus Pastor and Susan Cole Deacon appointed rep and member)

Communion:Led by Judy Snider

*One appointed to contact and arrange for communion set up.

*Membership not required

Social: Chair: Joan Irvine

Callers: Dianne Hyndman Alma Churchill

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*Membership not required

Ushers: Led by Eric Wills

* a voting church member who will contact and arrange for ushers.

* Membership not required for ushers

At the direction of the Board of Deacons, the length of committees has been reduced to accommodate the changing method of organization.

There are two committees, Finance and Nominating, plus the Board of Deacons, which must remain the same as per our bylaws.

Reducing the numbers on committees means the old method of voting on decisions needs to be replaced with a consensus to decisions. This relaxed form will help to shorten meetings. Records of decisions and accomplishments must still be kept, so please have someone record these and forward the notes on to the Church office for files.

The workload will still need volunteers, and the hope is that people will offer to assist in areas that they are gifted to help.

Seann Jenner

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