Meetings in January
January is a month to catch our breath here at church. The Church Conference and 2012 Budget are complete, and the Advent and Christmas special activities are done. But it‟s also a month of beginnings. New people are joining our committees and teams. During this breathing space, let us be intentional about directing our teams to their tasks.
With this in mind, we are changing our usual meeting schedule this month and making the January meetings a time of orientation. What are the distinct tasks of each team and committee, and where should the teams work together? The orientation meetings will be:
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Tuesday, January 24
Resource Teams: Board of Trustees, Aesthetics, Finance & Staff-Parish Relations
Begin at 6:00pm in the Parlor
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Thursday, January 26
Program Teams: Missions, Worship Design & Welcome & Communications
Begin at 6:00pm in the Parlor
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Jerry's Schedule in January
As a part of Pastor Jerry‟s process toward becoming a Full Elder in the United Methodist Church, he needs to take some classes in United Methodist history and governance. The first of these classes will be in January.
From January 9 - 20, Jerry will be at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL. The January 15 Sunday services will follow a traditional United Methodist service called “A Great Day of Singing” and the other pastors of Circuit 9 will be available for pastoral care needs. Call the Office if you need one of them.
What is Missing?
What is missing from your kitchen at home? The church kitchen has a variety of containers that have been left by folks who have brought food to the church for various events. They are accumulating on the small table by the outside door entrance. Please check the table and pick up your containers. Whatever is still present the end of January will be donated to Good Will. Thank you for helping make the space usable in the kitchen.
FAQ's about Karen Ebert
Now that she’s left the pastorate, is she moving away? No. It’s true that parting Methodist pastors usually move from their former parishes, but Karen is remaining among us. We are still her church. Wausau is still her home.
So will she still be involved? Yes. She’s leaving her pastorate, not her discipleship.
So what sorts of things will she do and not do, now that she is not the Pastor? She may do what any member of the congregation might do, but not those things that are primarily or exclusively pastoral roles. She won’t preach, but she can sing in the choir; she won’t lead the Communion service, but may serve; she won’t conduct funerals, but she will pray and care; she won’t take part in committee leadership, but will still find ways to be in mission and service.
What are we supposed to call her? “Karen” works. But if you call her “Pastor Karen,” out of habit, you’re all right. Doesn’t she still get to wear a cool robe sometimes? Of course. Along with the rest of the choir, she’s been measured for her new choir robe.
How can I contact Karen? She has a new email address: karentebert@gmail.com
Financial Update – November 2011 YTD
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Expense |
Pledged Offering
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$ 274,436.20 |
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Salaries & Benefits
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$ 229,997.29 |
Non-Pledged Offering
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$ 28,217.67 |
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Programming |
$ 32,229.75
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Other
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$ 53,600.72
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Apportionments to Conference |
$ 50,633.00 |
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Building Operating Expenses |
$ 56,031.91 |
Total Revenue
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$ 356,254.59 |
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Total Expenses |
$ 368,891.95 |
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Net YTD |
$ –12,637.36
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YTD 2011 Pledged & Non-Pledged Offerings compared to YTD 2010 ($8,911.69) lower
YTD 2011 Total Expenses compared to YTD 2010 ($1,958.22) lower
YTD 2011 Other Income compared to YTD 2010 ($6,402.03) lower
2011 Endowment Transfer compared to 2010 ($13,857.00) lower
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