JoyJourney

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church

Annual Report 2015

in the

...a joyful journey of being

the church together.

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Every time matters of faith have surfaced in the news recently, the reports have seemed to revolve around how the religious culture is changing. Mainline denominations are in decline, they say, and more people claim to be spiritual but not religious. According to many surveys and much statistical analysis, we live in challenging times as a fairly traditional congregation. And yet, BMPC enjoys so much vitality! Shifting cultural trends do challenge us to consider new ways of being and doing church, and yet we seem also to hold onto the historic core values of this congregation: excellence in worship, deep commitments to mission and outreach, serious engagement in Christian formation for all ages, and pastoral care for the whole church.

A careful reading of this annual report testifies to our maintaining essential traditions of the church and God calling us to be a new creation. New pastoral staff have brought new energy, creativity and ideas. New members have brought new callings and commitments. An upswing in stewardship and finances brings new opportunities to grow in mission and outreach. In this era of religious life in our country we can no longer assume people who come into our church have a deeply formed Christian background, much less a Presbyterian one. New classes and programs and Bible studies and fellowship and service opportunities are leading us into a joyful journey of being the church together. We are not just in the business of filling the church on Sunday, but of helping our members be people of faith in the workplace, in the community, in school, at home, and wherever we are.

To that end, in the coming months we will be fulfilling the recommendations of the Session’s Staff Design Team through the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee’s search for an Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care and an Associate Pastor for Congregational Life and Stewardship, as well as hiring a new full time Communications and Public Relations Manager. The session’s decision to expand our staff is a Spirit-led and joyful move toward growth and deepened commitment.

I hope this Annual Report will further flesh out the fullness of our life together as a congregation, and that by reading it you may discover an area of ministry where you might engage your faith and commitment to Christ in new ways.

Year in Review

Grace and Peace,

Agnes W. NorfleetPastor

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2015 Official BoardsSessionSteve Udicious, Clerk

Elder Class of 2016Brad BaturkaJen Bowers +Susan Bravo +Bob Guthrie +Amy HughartSusan Joseph +Gavin McKendrick (Y)Natalie Stevens (Y)Eric Swanson

Elder Class of 2017Bill AdelhelmJohn Frazier+Janet HaasMorris KayMary Beth Pratt +Steve Udicious +Susie Valerio

Elder Class of 2018Bill Black+Becky BrinksBonnie CallahanGene ChangKaren Dunkman +Krista Vaughan +Janet White +

Board of DeaconsGretchen Steck, Moderator

Deacon Class of 2016Emily CieriKyleen Considine (Y)Bryan HauptfuhrerCraig JohnsonLaurie KoziolChris Libson +Jane MackieBill Matthai +Diana Rossi +Janney Ryan +Andrew Schmid (Y)Holly StaffordGretchen Steck +

Deacon Class of 2017 Tim BickhartDarryl Brown+Anne ChamberlinMary Beth ChelohaMarian ChitesterKirstin Engelman+Linda Griska+Tod GuernseyMary Hodgkinson+Julia KoeppeKay Miller+Didi RiegerCindy Stewart+

Deacon Class of 2018Bart BastianDave Hastings +Debbie Kay +Sally NelsonSherri ShieldsJeff SwarrNancy TaylorFlo Zeller +

Board of TrusteesRick Ware, President

Trustee Class of 2016Mark DawejkoTom Gadsden +Peggy HermannMeg Holdsworth +Kevin NicholsonNancy Page

Trustee Class of 2017Bill Bosch+Judy EhrmanJean HuntJonathan LiggettCarol Pyle +Rick Ware +

Trustee Class of 2018Martin Bond +Mark CahillLouise HillLisa KimbroMark StaffordBrian Walsh +

(Y) Indicates a youth serving a one-year term as Elder or Deacon.

+ Indicates a person serving his/her second three-year term.

Pastoral StaffAgnes W. Norfleet, Pastor

Richard Wohlschlaeger, Interim Associate Pastor for Senior Adults & Pastoral CareRebecca Kirkpatrick, Associate Pastor for Adult Education and Mission

Kellen A. Smith, Associate Pastor for Youth, Their Families and College MinistriesRachel Pedersen, Associate Pastor for Children and Family Ministry

Not pictured: Nicole Duran, Supply Pastor for Adult Education, Outreach, Worldwide Ministries, 6/2013 - 5/2015

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Membership ReportMembership as of 12/31/14 .......................................................2,618Received by Certificate of Transfer ................................................13Received, 17 & under ......................................................................36Received, 18 & over.........................................................................18Deaths .............................................................................................32Removed from Active Roll............................................................. 85Transferred to Other Churches ...................................................... 17Active Membership as of 12/31/15 ............................................ 2,551Adult Baptisms ................................................................................ 0Infant Baptisms ..............................................................................31Marriages ..........................................................................................5

Property Report• Beginning in the summer of 2015, extensive work began to restore many of the stained glass windows in the Chapel.

• The large Rose Window and others on the south side and narthex were removed, restored and re-installed.

• Old protective glazing was removed from all exterior windows. New protective glass was installed on the Tiffany windows.

• This project, to be concluded in mid-April of 2016, was made possible by a grant from the Pew Charitable Foundation.

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Whether we fill our Sanctuary for Sunday morning services; share communion at 8:00 a.m. in the intimacy of the Chapel; rehearse with our choirs in the Fine Arts Center; quietly walk the labyrinth in prayer; sing along with the youth band in the Gym; light a candle in the Children’s Worship Center in the Education Building; or share a meal with other members in Congregational Hall, we come to church to acknowledge and praise God, from whom all blessings flow. In 2015 we gathered in God’s Holy Name for:• A new children’s “Wednesdays Together” choir

program led by the Rev. Rachel Pedersen and Edward Landin that incorporates Bible lessons and activities with musical segments

• “Holy Leisure” gatherings on Friday evenings and a “Breaking Bread” retreat for Presbyterian Women

• “Restorative Justice” classes and programs during Lent, highlighted by two performances of “To Be Certain of the Dawn,” a collaboration between BMPC, The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, and Main Line Reform Temple

• An “Inhabiting Eden” environmental series to explore ways we can care for God’s creation

• A Progressive Worship Walk from BMPC to Arch Street Presbyterian with components of worship at churches along the way

• Time set aside for sharing fun and faith at Vacation Bible Camp and Camp Kirkwood

Glorifying God

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• Receptions to say farewell to the Rev. Nicole Duran and welcome to the Rev. Rebecca Kirkpatrick

• Dedication of new Glory to God hymnals• Durufle’s “Requiem” on All Saints Sunday

and Bach’s “Cantata no. 13” with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia during Advent

• September’s “Rally Day” and June’s “Sundae Sunday” celebrations on the front lawn

• Thanksgiving Day and Palm Sunday breakfasts; weekly Wednesday night dinners; and brunch/lunch programs with guest speakers sponsored by Senior Adults

• A “Longest Night” service offering light in the darkness of the winter solstice

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Christian education is an important part of our life together, and our church offers faith enrichment for all ages and stages of life. Whether we come together in groups large or small; led by lay people, our own pastors, or renowned guests, we are drawn closer to God as we delve into God’s word and study the teachings of Jesus Christ. In 2015 we offered:• New programs and opportunities for our

youngest members and their families in the Education Building, including a re-opened infant childcare room and a new Friday Morning Out program

• A new Sunday School curriculum designed to help children age 2-grade 5 know and understand the key stories of our faith

• The launch of the “Disciple Project” for our eighth grade Confirmation class, which included a month-long spiritual practice, journal writing, mentor interviews, and sermon reviews

• Sunday morning youth gatherings in the gym with relevant messages for adolescents

• Adult Education classes and a retreat for Presbyterian Women with a theme of “Breaking Bread”

• Community Forums with Tim Wise (anti-racism author and educator) and David Gregory (“How’s Your Faith?”)

• A Middleton Center “Spiritual Practices” series that included two programs led by the Rev. Dr. Steven Shussett that focused on prayer

Growing in Faith

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• Discussion groups on Sundays at 8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. as well as bi-monthly and monthly gatherings during the week

• Coffee Cup Bible study, Horizons Bible study, Couples Bible Study, and Bible for Beginners

• Lectures and a Sunday sermon focusing on the Gospel of Mark by BMPC’s 2015 Theologian-in- Residence, the Rev. Dr. Brian K. Blount

• The first of two programs with guest speakers sponsored by our Peacemaking Committee to help us understand economic inequality

• Wednesday evening Advent classes and other Sunday classes for adults focused on “loving our neighbor”

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Because God first loved us, we are called to share God’s love with neighbors near and far. As we support our members through Congregational Care, serve our community through Outreach programs, and partner with missions across the globe through Worldwide Ministries, we offer our prayers, resources, and hands-on assistance as an expression of faith. Our efforts to share with others in 2015 included:• Monthly casserole blitzes that produced 1600+

casseroles for local food agencies • Our Tutoring Program, celebrating 50 years of

pairing local high school students with grade school children from North Philadelphia

• Youth ministry summer mission trips to the Dominican Republic and New York City

• Three Congregation-wide Service Days and a “Stop Hunger Now” event

• A Mission Summit featuring the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson from the PC(USA) office of Public Witness in Washington

• Another successful Upward Basketball winter season and summer mini-camp for youth with special needs

• Mission partner programs by Broad Street Ministry (Philadelphia) and ConeXión Mosaico (Mexico), and visits from Hand’s Along the Nile (Egypt), the Emmanuel Hospital Association (India) and the Rev. Cathy Chang (Philippines 2016)

• “Doing Good Together” activities for children on Rosh Hashanah, a school holiday

Sharing God 's Love

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• A trip to learn about the community work of the Fortaleza program in Mexico City

• Hundreds of hours of counseling and support offered by our Care Manager, Lorie Benovic; Parish Nurse, Ann Fossum; the Middleton Center staff; and our pastors, including Temporary Associate for Pastoral Care and Senior Adults, the Rev. Richard Wohlschlaeger

• Thousands of volunteer hours teaching Sunday School, working at the reception desk, offering “Helping Hands,” assisting at Wednesday dinners, knitting prayer shawls, supporting the Advent Gift Market, arranging flowers, offering rides, making casseroles, ushering, serving on a committee or council, washing communion glasses, recording worship, singing or playing an instrument, and so much more that makes our ministries possible!

We offered financial support through:

Outreach Grants• Arch Street Pre-school• Broad Street Ministries• Build-it-Bus• Camp Kirkwood• Central Presbyterian Church of

Norristown• Chester Eastside• Christian Association at U of P• Habitat Philadelphia• Interfaith Hospitality Network• theVillage• Turning Points• United Community Clinic• Urban Tree Connection• WePAC• West Kensington Ministries

Eugene C. Bay Fund Grants• ArtWell • The Mission Lab at Beacon • The Common Place • The Center for Returning Citizens

Worldwide Ministries Grants• Beyond Borders, Haiti• Emmanuel Hospital, India• Faith in Practice, Guatemala • Friends of Forman College, Pakistan• Hands Along the Nile, Egypt• Interreligious Coordinating Council in

Israel, Israel• Nepal Foundation• Presbyterian World Mission, Peru• SEGA Girls School, Tanzania

Shaull Awards• Enterprise Development and

Governance Facility• Interfaith Center of Philadelphia• Johnson C. Smith Theological

Seminary

Hunger Committee• 19 local shelters, soup kitchens, and

hunger organizations

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PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE Presbytery Allocation Mortgage Interest and Principal Other Administrative Expenses Total Administrative Expense OFFICE AND TECH EXPENSE PROPERTY EXPENSE Maintenance & Utilities Deferred Maintenance Total Property Expense BENEVOLENCE Worldwide Ministries Outreach Council Senior Adult Benevolence Total Benevolence COUNCILS Adult Education Children & Family Ministry Childcare Personnel Congregational Life Deacons - Congregational Care Fine Arts Program Membership Senior Adult Council Session Stewardship Worship Committee Youth Ministry Total CouncilsTotal EXPENDITURES NET CASH from Operating Budget Pension Termination NET CASH

2015 BUDGET 2015 ACTUAL 2014 ACTUAL

PLEDGES AND CONTRIBUTIONS Congregational Giving & Plate Cash Current Year Pledges Prior Year Pledges Total Pledges and Contributions SPECIAL INCOME Special Donations & Grants Charitable Trust Donation Foundation Income Allocation Total Special Income OTHER INCOME Total REVENUES

REVENUES

By the Numbers

* The financial statements have been audited by Baker Tilly LLC, and are available to any member of the church upon request.

EXPENDITURES

150,002,239,140

20,0002,409,140

25,000250,000

1,230,0821,505,082

3,6003,917,822

141,8332,300,583

9,6702,452,086

51,074250,000

1,231,0481,532,122

9,6213,993,829

206,4922,209,147

22,6262,438,535

131,994250,000

1,185,5341,567,529

10,3264,016,390

2,132,000

65,52557,000

105,550228,075226,000

586,000125,000711,000

107,000213,00032,000

352,000

12,20038,00034,00014,000

3,500105,000

17,0004,4007,5005,0003,000

37,000280,600

3,929,675-11,853

-11,853

1,938,626

66,23356,91091,463

214,606223,102

587,619125,000712,619

106,164215,09432,206

353,464

10,27434,80632,65713,0211,202

94,96215,884

9097,2601,3202,066

36,659251,021

3,693,437300,392

300,392

2,021,162

65,11456,91096,249

218,273204,510

571,055125,000696,055

97,000213,98028,936

339,916

7,98114,43127,29110,367

1,33696,69015,5042,9339,1501,9843,335

24,588215,591

3,695,507320,883-414,784 -93,901

Church Income Statement

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Total Cash and Equivalents Total Fixed Assets Other Assets Investments Notes Receivable Pooled Income Fund/Market Value Total Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS

ASSETS

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

DEC. 31, 2015 DEC. 31, 2014

1,915,29129,443,111

1,208,36567,520

5,6621,281,547

32,639,950

903,88429,210,803

623,47567,754

107,614798,843

30,913,530

Current Liabilities Accrued Expenses Custodial Accounts Capital Campaign Reserve (new) Forward in Faith Reserve Due to Foundation Note to Foundation Temporarily Restricted Unrestricted Reserves Weekday School Reserves Total Current Liabilities Long Term Liabilities Line of Credit - BMT Amortization Pooled Income/Future Liability Total Long-Term Liabilities Total Liabilities Equity Plant Unrestricted Net Assets/Undesignated Net Income Total EquityTOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY

13,23219,602

500,000-1,743,334

688,100355,155

873,328514,424133,193

1,353,699

1,665,0002,550

6261,668,1763,021,875

28,011,0111,273,708

333,35629,618,075

32,639,950

13,88025,570

0-1,603,291

0388,119909,212454,595104,861292,947

1,665,0002,914

19,3251,687,2391,980,186

27,778,7031,217,623

-62,98128,933,345

30,913,530

Stewardship Report - Looking Ahead“Our Stewardship Journey” for 2016 resulted in:

• 741 pledges totaling $2,464,695• An increase of $125,600 over the 2015 Stewardship Campaign• A pledging goal that was exceeded by $66,250

Church Balance Sheet

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BMPC Foundation Balance Sheet (December 31, 2015)

Cash Equivalents Fixed Income Securities

Intermediate Term Notes - Market Rate Notes - Below Market Rate

Treasury Inflation ProtectedTotal Fixed Income Equities

U.S. All Cap U.S. Equity International Equity Fund

Total Equities Pledged

Cash Equivalents (Money Market) Treasury Inflation Protected Short Term Bond Market Index Fund

Total Pledged

TOTAL ASSETS

Undesignated: Unrestricted Endowment Permanent Endowment

Memorials: Catherine C. Miller Debbie Craig Foerderer Memorial Isabel Sherrerd Memorial Miller Memorial

Mission :Christian Mission Outreach Elsie and Blair Daniels Eugene C. Bay Fund Richard Shaull Fund Skip Hollingshead Fund Catastrophic Relief Fund Ruth Anchors Estate Otto Haas Charitable TrustTutoring Fund

Building: Ada Howard Donaghy Building Endowment Building Preservation Shepherd & Sheep Statuary Repair & Maintenance

Fine Arts: Chapel Organ Fund Sherrerd/Fine Arts for Children Richard W. Ledwith McFarland Music Phoebe Haas Organ Fund Silver Anniversary Fund William Dick Music Fine Arts for Children and Youth Haas Charitable Trust for Senior Choir

Youth:

Lola M. Tryon Memorial Joseph and Ethel VanderVeer

Family Ministries: Middleton Church School Fund

Other: Middleton Pastoral Care & Counseling David & Ruth Watermulder Theologian in Residence Peacemaking Camp Scholarship Fund Community Forums Care of the Congregation J. Mahlon Buck, Jr. & Elia D. Buck FundJudith Ehrman Fund

TOTAL FUND BALANCES

7,298,3421,267,469

7,839153,063

8,229,89317,365

249,103

122,214283,301

2,167,9761,300,314

29,76214,507

367,529218,096115,727

1,755,567305,540624,643

4,885

39,56232,552

118,412385,402

75,50397,936

796,226269,596

1,749,041

27,71434,434

68,491

2,191,02463,792

12,01131,147

229,815190,894

3,909,994283,184

35,140,864

FUND BALANCES

225,795

5,329,992355,155555,12174,415

6,314,682

15,113,5891,730,0397,502,625

24,346,253

13,1181,890,7792,350,2384,245,295

35,140,864

ASSETS (Market Value)

Undesignated

Memorials

Mission

Building

Fine Arts

Youth

Family Ministries

Other

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Special Gifts to Ministries of the Church: • Gifts in Honor of David & Donna Barrickman’s anniversary, for the

Operating Budget• Gifts in Honor of John & Joy MacMurray, for the Operating Budget• Gifts in Honor of Paul & Kat MacMurray, for the Operating Budget• Gifts in Honor of Ted & Linda Madara, for Fine Arts Ministry• Gifts in Honor of Agnes W. Norfleet, for the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund• Gifts in Memory of Margaret “Jean” Africa, for Fine Arts Ministry• Gifts in Memory of Janet Rennix Allan, for Senior Adult Ministry• Gifts in Memory of Joy Bryant, for Senior Adult Benevolence• Gifts in Memory of Elizabeth S. Harding, for the Hunger Committee• Gifts in Memory of John M. Moon, for the Moon Hymnal Fund• Gift from the Estate of Mrs. Elizabeth S. Harding , for the Forward in Faith

Capital Campaign Stained Glass• Gift from the Estate of M. Charlotte Harris, for the Care Manager Ministry• Gift from the Estate of Robert P. Hauptfuhrer, for the 1967 Dowd Harpsichord• The George & Grace Andressohn Fund, for the Operating Budget• The James H. Burdick pooled income fund of the Presbyterian Foundation,

at the discretion of the Session of BMPC• The Katharine Hoyler Charitable Trust, for the Operating Budget• The Martha Greene Lewis Charitable Trust, for the Forward in Faith

Capital Campaign• The PA Lumberman’s Mutual matching gift, for the Operating Budget• The Pew Charitable Trust, for the stained glass restoration of the Pew Chapel• The Philadelphia Foundation, for the Operating Budget• The William Penn Foundation, for the Operating Budget

Special Gifts to the BMPC Foundation:• Gifts in Honor of James C. Pratt’s birthday• Gifts in Memory of Joy Bryant• Gifts in Memory of William J. Buchanan• Gifts in Memory of James H. Burdick, for the Bay Fund • Gifts in Memory of Bayard & Ruthann Graf• Gifts in Memory of Robert P. Hauptfuhrer• Gifts in Memory of Richard W. Knecht• Gifts in Memory of Susan E. Maxfield• Gifts in Memory of James C. Pratt• Gifts in Memory of Glen A. Shively• Gifts in Memory of Sara Vogel• Gifts in Memory of David B. Watermulder• Gifts in Memory of Carl H. Zipf Jr.• The John M. Moon pooled income fund, for the Building Preservation Fund

Special GiftsIn 2015, our church was blessed by many generous donations, and we are grateful for each gift received. Most of these applied to our annual Stewardship Campaign, although some were allocated to more specific uses. Some of these special gifts are highlighted below.

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