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C OMMUNITY P RESBYTERIAN
C HURCH
Forsyth, Missouri
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Report of the Pastor
The Year of Our Lord – 2014
As I began to think about the past year, the thought came to mind as to how we
could look back and see our cup either half empty or half full. Here’s why that
thought came to mind.
Church attendance was down from the previous year; 2013 average attendance was
79.7 and 2014 was 73.9. Yes in 2014 we had more bad weather days than in 2013
yet I’d still expect the numbers to be closer. Financially we continue to struggle to
bring our income up to our expenses or expenses down to our income. Yet, thanks
to several generous gifts toward the end of the year our deficit wasn’t as great as it
would have been. Thanks to everyone for your faithful gifts. Membership wise we
also saw a decline in overall membership. I really look at average attendance more
than membership yet this is an important number as well. We ended 2013 with 118
active members and 2014 down to 109. Some moved away, others joined the saints
in God’s holy kingdom and we didn’t receive as many new members as we usually
do. So I find myself looking at the cup as half empty instead of half full.
Yet as I think over the past year I sense that our cup is full and overflowing.
In this annual report you’ll read of the many successful events held in and beyond
the church. A highlight for many of us was the Veterans event when we hosted veterans from the Mt. Vernon Veterans Home and honored our own veterans. This
was a wonderful event appreciated by all in attendance. What the veterans especially appreciated was sitting with members of our church and sharing stories. It was a
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great event capped off with the Acrobats of China show in Branson.
Also the buildings and grounds committee got several large and small projects
completed during the year. Thanks to all who helped with these projects.
We also got the billboard sign up. It’s paying dividends by helping people remember who we are and how we are involved in the community. Thanks for the
gift that made this possible.
Worship continues to be one of the strengths of our church. The choir continues
to grow, in fact when everyone is in attendance we need extra chairs so everyone
has a place to sit. Arliss and Linda continue to make choir rehearsals and Sunday morning a blessing to all who attend. It’s a joy for me to share God’s word
with us Sunday by Sunday and the liturgists help make worship meaningful to
all. The ushers and greeters assist by welcoming all who come. You help with
worship as you welcome first time worshippers and participate in our worship
and praise of God Almighty.
Another fun event/happening in the life and work of our church was the Recipe
Book put together by Deb Robbers and her committee members of ETC. This
was a fun event. I know many who have bragged about it and have enjoyed it.
We’ve still got some to sell. If each of us could help sell 4, I think we’d get them
all sold and the profits could be put to work in and through the church.
I really do sense how our cup is full and overflowing, thanks and praise be unto
God.
The following was printed in my January pastoral corner in the newsletter, yet I
want to say it again.
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There are four individuals who are going off the session at the end of this year
that I want to recognize for faithful service to the church; Clayton Cooper who
has served on the session and as treasurer for the church these past six years;
Jim Robbers who helped in many, many ways throughout the three years on
the session – he helped with countless jobs here and there around the church,
Jim Berry who served on the Budget and Finance Committee helping form the
budgets and oversee income and expenses of the church and Liz Rogers who
helped spruce up the church with her art work and helped with several different
mission projects during her three years. Please express your thanks to them for
their service to God and our church.
Secondly I want express my thanks to those continuing on the session and those
coming on the session. Those continuing to serve on the session: Ken Bavuso,
C.J. Gailey, Pat Seals, Mary Parr, Ralph Taylor, Dr. Reed Click, Nancy Czerniak
and Georgia Roe. Then those coming on the session; Len Clifford who will be ordained and installed in April, Vera Hardin, Ed Legge and Buddy Roberts. Each
of these bring special gifts to the governing board of the church.
Lastly I want to say thanks to each of you. You help make Community Presbyterian Church a welcoming and Christ filled community of faith. What I hear from
several is how welcoming we are and how easy it is to find a place within the life
and work of the church. Last year we welcomed these new members; Ken and
Juanita Elders, Harlow and Charlotte Palm. Thanks for the gifts they bring to
the church. Thanks be unto God for all the gifts God gives the church through
each and every member and friend.
A goal the session had in 2014 and continues to have in 2015 is the involving of
members and friends of the church in different small groups throughout the
year. We had several in 2014 and have already started a couple for 2015. These
are excellent ways to introduce people to the church and grow individually in
our faith. Consider being a part of one of our small groups in 2015.
Friends, our cup truly is overflowing. Let’s invite others to join us on the journey
of faith and faithfulness with God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Throughout 2015 may we seek to be blessings unto God, even as we ask God to
bless us.
Peace, Pastor Dennis
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SESSION COMMITTEE STRUCTURE FOR 2014
Clerk of Session: C. J . Gailey, Gr etchen Keith Pr o-Tem, Leslie Wyman Pro-Tem
Treasurer: Clayton Cooper ; Pat Seals, Assistant
Commissioner to Presbytery: Reed Click; Liz Roger s as alter nate
Committees
Evangelism – Ken Bavuso, Mary Parr
Mission – Liz Rogers, Reed Click, Mary Parr
Care of Members – C.J. Gailey, Georgia Roe
Christian Education/Youth – Reed Click
Parish Activities – Mary Parr, Georgia Roe, Nancy Czerniak, Pat Seals, Jim Robbers
Worship – Reed Click, Georgia Roe, (Jim & Debra Robbers ushers/greeters)
Budget and Finance – Georgia Roe, Pat Seals (Asst. Treas.), Clayton Cooper (Treas.),
Jim Berry, Jim Robbers
Building & Grounds – Ralph Taylor, Jim Robbers, Liz Rogers, Mary Parr,
Nancy Czerniak, Pat Seals, Ken Bavuso
Task Groups
Nominations – Mary Parr
Personnel – Jim Berry, Pat Seals
Stewardship/New Consecration – Liz Rogers, Georgia Roe, Nancy Czerniak, Jim Robbers
SESSION COMMITTEE STRUCTURE FOR 2015
Clerk of Session: C. J . Gailey, Pr o-Tem, Pro-Tem
Treasurer: Geor gia Roe; Pat Seals, Assistant
Commissioner to Presbytery: Reed Click; Ver a Har din as alter nate
Committees
Evangelism & Mission – Ken Bavuso, Ed Legge
Care of Members – C.J. Gailey, Mary Parr
Worship & Christian Education – Vera Hardin, Reed Click
Parish Activities – Nancy Czerniak, Pat Seals
Budget & Finance – Georgia Roe, Buddy Roberts
Building & Grounds – Ralph Taylor, Len Clifford
Short-Term Committees
Nominations – Buddy Roberts, Mary Parr
Personnel – Buddy Roberts, Vera Hardin
Stewardship Campaign– Nancy Czerniak, Pat Seals
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CARE OF MEMBERS
As we reflect on 2014, we are reminded that our concern for
our brothers and sisters should never cease. All of us benefit from
being a part of a congregation that is close and caring and this has
been shown through your cooperation.
Many have expressed their appreciation for being remembered
through calls, visits and cards. May we continue to work together as
we share this important work.
Care of Members Committee
In Loving Memory of
Members and Friends
Pat Hulsey
Moss Prewitt
Jan Frantzen
Dale Utesch
Mae Leader
Johnie Jones
Joan Pierce
J.C. Penwell
Bea Githens
Phyllis Bonney
Jack Kinkade
Diana Johnson
Elaine Beals
New Members
Ken and Juanita Elders
Harlow and Charlotte Palm
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Report of the Benevolence Fund
Highlights of 2014 included two generous donations totaling $11,000
from the Roy Slusher Foundation and donations totaling $6,623 from
members and friends of the church, many in memory of a loved one.
Below is a breakdown of the expenses we were able to help with last year:
Rent/Lodging:
Utilities:
Transportation:
Medical Expenses:
Family Expenses:
Total Expenses:
$ 6,278.04
$ 9,436.48
$ 3,745.26
$ 1,038.66
$ 1,088.17
$21,586.61
At this time, we would like to say thank you to all members and friends
of the church who contributed to the fund through 2014.
Thanks also to the Slusher Foundation for their continued support of
this worthwhile community project.
Community Presbyterian Endowment Fund
Thank you to the following members who gave gifts to the
Endowment Fund of Community Presbyterian Church in 2014:
Mary Prewitt, in memory of her beloved Moss Prewitt
Dan & Peg Kinkade, in memory of Jack Kinkade
Georgia Roe, in memory of Jack Kinkade
Community Presbyterian Church Choir, in memory of Jack Kinkade
Vera Hardin, in memory of her good friend, Diana Johnson
A gift to the Endowment Fund is a wonderful way to remember a loved one,
while providing needed financial resources well into the future!
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Building and Grounds 2014
There were two major projects of the Building and
Grounds Committee this year.
The first was the painting of the hallways in the office
areas, including the upstairs bathrooms.
Both bathrooms then received some decorative items to
make them more attractive.
The second project was the painting and decorating of the children's/family room in the
sanctuary. Deb Robbers and Mary Parr had the vision to create a room that was sunny
and bright and inviting. The highlight of the room is a smiling sun mural on the ceiling
painted by Sue Reis, one of our many talented artists.
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Parish Activities Monthly Potlucks
February-Annual Report Meeting
and Potluck
March-Brunch
April-Ham & Bean
May– Church BBQ
June– Italian
July– Potluck
August– Salad
September– Soup
October– Potluck and Blessing of
the Animals
November– Annual Community
Thanksgiving Dinner,
82 served
December– Annual Christmas
Candlelight Dinner
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Thanks to Becky Roberts and Mary Parr for the historical photo
collages that hang in the hallway between the sanctuary and the offices.
They did a wonderful job putting these two together!
Thank you Becky and Mary!
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Missions Committee Report for 2014
Our 2014 Missions Committee enjoyed a new project, “Adopt a Veteran”, here
at Community Presbyterian Church. Church members “adopted” a veteran from
the Mount Vernon Veterans Home. This activity gave the veterans an opportunity to get out and about, have lunch and see an exciting show in Branson. We had
a great time organizing and providing a delicious spaghetti dinner with all the
trimmings. After dinner the veterans were invited to attend the amazing Shanghai Circus in Branson. There were so many people involved in this endeavor that
it is impossible to name them all. However, Liz Rogers, Dr. Reed Click, and
Mary Parr must say that Cindy Werner saw a need and knew all the necessary
contacts to make it all fall into place.
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ETC ANNUAL REPORT
2014
The ETC group has had a quiet year. We regrouped from
the loss of Moss Prewitt (who was our chief cook & bottle
washer at our banquets) and decided to go another route
for our annual fundraiser this year. Debra Robbers had
the idea to design and sell a cookbook from our church
and it has become a great ongoing fundraiser. We have
now paid our costs and are into full profit so keep on
cookbooking. Thank you Debra & Jim Robbers and your
team members: Anna Koelling, Ginger Clifford and
Gretchen Keith. ETC continues to be available to assist
where assistance is needed.
Arliss Stillings-ETC Treasurer
“A Taste Of Heaven”
The E.T.C. fundraising cookbook
contains over 600 recipes submitted
by members and friends of the
church!
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CHOIR 2014
The Choir has had another year of music, ministry, merriment and sometimes
mayhem. The energy and dedication within this group of Christians is wonderful.
This year we had great musical selections such as:
What A Day That Will Be; Look At World; Remember Me; Peace Like A River;
No Night There; Child Of The King; Unchanging and Sanctus.
Special music included soloist and duets with:
Bill Aley, Jack Kincade, Anna Koelling, Arliss Stillings, Bonita Kissee-Soutee,
Linda Reynolds and Ed Legge.
We featured senior adult cantatas “The Time of Our Lives” and “Once Upon A
Miracle” with narrations by Rose Franceschini and Edd Riley.
We welcomed new choir members: Edd & Delpha Riley, David & Jane Huffstetler and saw Mary Prewitt move to Kansas City and Pat & Paul Wearne move
to Mtn. Home Ark.
We lost our “MOST ENERTAINING” tenor, Jack Kinkade as he went home to
his heavenly choir (and continues to be missed at each rehearsal).
We had a great cantata Preview Party at the W.R.V.H.S. Building (thank you
Leslie Wyman); a trip to see Paul & Pat Wearne in Mtn. Home Ark.; a participation in the Choir Festival at Southminster Presbyterian in Springfield and a
Christmas party with caroling to finish out a great year.
Special thank you to Evie Cleveringa for fixing the curtains in the choir room
and thank you Haven & Ron Howard for filling in for Arliss & Linda during their
vacation time.
What a joy it is to be a part of the choir!
Arliss Stillings
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2nd Annual Ecumenical Cookie Walk
And the Lord said—Go forth and bake cookies for the multitudes—and we did!
Not only did we bake them, we bought them back!! R r ‘Twas the season to be
crazy, fa la la la la la la. r R r
Our church did a splendid job in baking so many cookies for the sale. This could
not happen without your support in this, the 2 nd annual Ecumenical Cookie
Walk. Our cookies sold faster than hot cakes just coming off the grill!
There were 6 churches within our community involved and due to working in
God’s love, we raised over $1,400 to help others in need.
The decorations at the Methodist Church made the event look like a scene from
a Christmas card. The location was great and the working of 6 churches together to help others is just amazing not only in our eyes but to those of our Lord.
And, the Methodist Church has agreed to host it again next year!!
Taken in part from Ephesians 1:18 & 19—I pray that the eyes of your heart may
be enlightened so you may know—the immeasurable greatness of His power.
With love and Gratitude to all—
The Ecumenical Task Force of 2014
(great title, isn't it? Pastor Dennis gave it to us.)
C.J. Gailey and Cindy Werner
Look for more news in 2015 regarding the 3rd annual cookie walk!
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Church Staff
Pastor......................................Dennis D. Winzenried
Secretary………………………………….Denise Carr
Choir Director…………………………..Arliss Stillings
Organist.………………………………..Linda Stillings
Custodian……………………………….…Paul Weeks
Outside Custodian………………………...Ralph Taylor
Members of the Session-2015
Ken Bavuso
593-6270
Ralph Taylor
546-3901
Len Clifford
231-2188
CJ Gailey
546-5465
Reed Click
214-923-1977
Vera Hardin
546-9074
Pat Seals
251-4118
Nancy Czerniak
546-0455
Ed Legge
546-3255
Mary Parr
545-1876
Georgia Roe
720-415-1212
Buddy Roberts
546-5612