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CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL

February 4, 2018

11:45 am

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PEQUEA CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL AGENDA FEBRUARY 4, 2018 AT 11:45 AM Meeting Chairs: Jerry Clonch (Senior Pastor) and Phil Gale (Assistant Chair of the Church Board) Call to Order

I. Prayer – Pastor Jerry

II. Welcome

III. Confirm nominating committee report (page 3)

IV. Church Board, Deacon, Finance Ministry Team, General Assembly Delegate Nominees, and Regional Conference Delegate Nominees Confirmation (bios on pages 4-5)

V. Repeal of the BIC Constitution

VI. Receive statistical reports (pages 6-9)

VII. Report of “wins” in 2017 (pages 10-14)

VIII. Adoption of 2018 budget (page 17)

IX. Adjournment

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February 4, 2018 2018 NOMINATING COMMITTEE WORKSHEET

Present New Finance Ministry Team - Unlimited 1-year term Term End 2018 Appointees Term End Sheri Charles 2017 Sheri Charles 2018 Dustin Goss 2017 Dustin Goss 2018 Bob Heckrote 2017 Bob Heckrote 2018 Terri Landis 2017 Terri Landis 2018 Linda Lewis, Treasurer 2017 Jay Yoder 2018 Jay Yoder 2017

2018 General Assembly Delegate Appointees 2018 Regional Conference Delegate Appointees

Missy Eshbach 2018 Charlotte Blain 2018 Alice Lauver 2018 Jim Blain 2018 Jo Hart 2018 Mike Dickert 2018 John Hart 2018 Jim Farkas 2018 Dee Steele 2018 Margaret Farkas 2018 Jo Hart 2018 John Hart 2018 Alice Lauver (Alternate) 2018 Missy Eshbach (Alternate) 2018

Mennonite Disaster Committee - Unlimited - 5-yr term Brian Hess 2019 Brian Hess 2019

Church Board - Unlimited 1-year term 2018 Board Nominees Barb Crews 2017 Eric Anderson 2018 George Eisenberger 2017 Barb Crews 2018 James Fisher 2017 George Eisenberger 2018 Phil Gale 2017 Jeff Frey 2018 John Hart 2017 Phil Gale 2018 Linda Lewis, Treasurer 2017 John Hart 2018 Art Miller 2017 Gail Ulmer 2018 Chris Peris 2017 Jay Yoder 2018 Gail Ulmer 2017

2017 through 2018 is a season of restructuring in our Deacon Ministry. Pequea Church is transitioning to Care Teams. The Pequea Care Teams exist to share the love of Christ within our congregation. We will do this by providing care and support to people during many stages and experiences of life, and to offer opportunities to serve and care for one another. We will be motivated by the example of Jesus Christ, whose unconditional love and compassion spurs us on in community. 2018 Deacon Team 2018 Pequea Care Teams – Unlimited 1-year term Jay & Trina Barr 2018 Benevolence: Larry & Heidi Homsher 2018 Jim & Charlotte Blain 2018 Communion & Baptism: Hedy Houghton 2018 Pete & Jenny Grumbrecht 2018 Repair Care: Pat Ward 2018 Larry & Heidi Homsher 2018 Senior Care: Linda Heisey 2018 Earl & Hedy Houghton 2018 Specialized Care: Pastor Dawn Groff 2018

Kevin & Gail Ulmer Scott & Donna Wendler

2018 2018

Stephen Ministry: Pastor Dawn Groff Margie Hess Jenny Grumbrecht

2018 2018 2018

Visitation Care: Jo Hart 2018


2018 PEQUEA CHURCH BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINEE — JEFF FREY

Jeff Frey has been married to Sue for 25 years. They have two children: Ross, a junior at Virginia Tech; and Clara, a freshman at Penn Manor.

There used to be a “Good News Bus” that came to the elementary school, and that is where Jeff came to know Christ. He has been coming to Pequea Church since 1962. Currently, he serves at Pequea Church by helping teach students in grades 4–6. Sue and he are also active members of a small group.

Jeff is a self-employed farmer whose hobby is traveling.


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2018 PEQUEA CHURCH BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINEE — ERIC ANDERSON

Eric Anderson has been married to Brittney for 11 years. They have three children: Madison, age 9; Micah, age 6; and Morgan, age 3. He is employed as a Network Infrastructure Architect at Armstrong World Industries.

Eric learned about salvation in Sunday School and was led to the Lord by his parents. Eric has been at Pequea for two years and serves on the worship team as a drummer and in children’s ministry.

Among his hobbies, he states that he enjoys hunting, spending time with family, and running (when the weather is nice!).

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2018 PEQUEA CHURCH BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINEE — JEFF FREY

Jeff Frey has been married to Sue for 25 years. They have two children: Ross, a junior at Virginia Tech; and Clara, a freshman at Penn Manor.

There used to be a “Good News Bus” that came to the elementary school, and that is where Jeff came to know Christ. He has been coming to Pequea Church since 1962. Currently, he serves at Pequea Church by helping teach students in grades 4–6. Sue and he are also active members of a small group.

Jeff is a self-employed farmer whose hobby is traveling.


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2018 PEQUEA CHURCH BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINEE — ERIC ANDERSON

Eric Anderson has been married to Brittney for 11 years. They have three children: Madison, age 9; Micah, age 6; and Morgan, age 3. He is employed as a Network Infrastructure Architect at Armstrong World Industries.

Eric learned about salvation in Sunday School and was led to the Lord by his parents. Eric has been at Pequea for two years and serves on the worship team as a drummer and in children’s ministry.

Among his hobbies, he states that he enjoys hunting, spending time with family, and running (when the weather is nice!).


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2018 PEQUEA CHURCH BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINEE — JAY YODER

Jay Yoder and his wife, Stephany, have been married for 25 years. They are blessed with three children: Julia, a junior psychology major at Lebanon Valley College; Mark, a fresh-man chem/bio major at Lebanon Valley College; and Aaron is a sophomore at Penn Manor High School.

Jay is a medical physicist, having worked in the health field in diagnostic imaging for 25 years. He currently owns his own business.

He grew up a preacher’s kid, whose personal faith story started quite young. During his years at Pequea, he’s served in various roles, from youth leader, young adult leader, small group teacher, to leadership on the church board. He currently is serving on the Finance Ministry Team.

In his free time, Jay enjoys pretty much any sport, but always wishes he had more time for a round of golf!


STATISTICAL DATA

Attendance Averages 2014 2015 2016 2017

Worship — Sun. 9:00 a.m. 200 208 201 210

Worship — Sun. 10:30 a.m. 116 115 113 104

Christian Education — Sun. 9:00 a.m. 78 69 81 94

Christian Education — Sun. 10:30 a.m. 67 67 83 87

Weekday Discipleship 131 133 107 121

Membership 342 349 355 351

Membership Gains 14 14 10 3

Membership Losses 44 7 4 7

By Death 4 4 1 2

By Transfer 5 2 3 5

Other 35 1 0 0

Baptisms 23 23 10 12


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ITEMS FOR THE RECORD

Baptisms Corinne Bridges Jennifer Hagerich Logan Hagerich Sally Hillegas Danielle Landis Alexis Markley James Norton Laura Norton Haydee Pagliai Emilia Rohrer Lena Trubey Zoey Trubey Births Claire Antoinette Bridges Blakely Elizabeth Detwiler Janna Sage Eisenberger Walker Pete Klaassen Beckett Lee Martin Hazel Virginia McCall William Douglas Michener Grace Hadley Shertzer

Deaths Pat Gerlach Charlie MacMullen Members Received Adam Bridges Corinne Bridges Sally Hillegas Members Transferred Shirley Coolidge Chris Folck Heather Folck Bonnie Mailloux Rick Mailloux


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Pequea BIC Church Membership List as of December 31, 2017 Donna Alexander Ella Alexander Patty Barnett Trina Barr Jay Barr Sr. John Bartow Patricia Bartow Karl Bernhardt Larry Bernhardt Susan Bernhardt Glenn Bitner Joyce Bitner Charlotte Blain Jim Blain Alison Blanshine Robert Boyd, Jr. David Brackbill Eileen Brackbill Gerry Breneman Lisa Breneman Jim Bridge Sonia Bridge Adam Bridges Corinne Bridges Judy Burkhart Linford Burkhart Bobbi Canestra Tony Canestra Marvin Charles Melisa Charles Sheri Charles Stephanie Church Jill Clare Jerry Clonch Larra Clonch Larry Consylman Wilma Consylman Barbara Crews Joel Crews Jeremy Denlinger Lea Denlinger Glenda Sue Derstler Jeff Derstler Debbie Detwiler Robert Detwiler Anita Dickert Michael Dickert

Joyce Durst Wally Durst Carol Ebersole Steve Ebersole Brent Eisenberger George Eisenberger Marian Eisenberger Melinda Eisenberger Larry Eshbach Melissa Eshbach Craig Eshleman Linda Eshleman Eleanor Evans Jim Farkas Margaret Farkas Doria Fisher James Fisher Rosene Fisher Steve Fisher, Sr. Victoria Fisher Sue Flanagan Holly Forrest Deb Franssen Jordan Franssen Robert Franssen Jim Fredericks Jeff Frey Mary Ellen Frey Ray Frey Sue Frey Christina Fulton Thomas (TJ) Fulton Phil Gale Nancy Geesey Stan Geesey David Geiger Marleen Geiger Joanne George Earl Gerlach Adam Gill Kasey Gill Donald Gochnauer Ethel Gochnauer Jon Gordon Katie Gordon Dustin Goss Jolene Goss

Michael Goss Regina Goss William Goss Clayton Groff Dawn Groff Dottie Groff Elsie Groff Jill Groff Marlin Groff Steve Groff Timothy Groff Jenny Grumbrecht Peter Grumbrecht Heather Hagelgans Kathy Hagelgans Matthew Hagelgans Meghan Hamer Henry Hank Laura Hank April Hanna Scott Hanna Dottie Harnish Jo Hart John Hart Tina Havey Michelle Hearn Timothy Hearn Jamie Heckendorn Michael Heckendorn Bruce Heisey Linda Heisey Barbara Herr Cindy Herr Darlene Herr Debra Herr Ira Herr Troy Herr Georgia Hertzler Brian Hess Christ Hess Dawn Hess Deidre Hess Diana Hess Duane Hess Elaine Hess Elvin Hess Florence Hess

Glenn Hess Gregory Hess Heather Hess Helen Hess Isaac Hess Jay J. Hess Jonathan Hess Margie Hess Michael A. Hess Monica Hess Nick (Donald) Hess Parke Hess Peg Hess RoseMary Hess Sharon Hess Sue Hess Ken Hicks Lisa Hicks Keith Hillegas Patricia Hillegas Sally Hillegas Linda Hipple Kris Hoffer Benjamin Hollinger Kevin Hollingsworth Heidi Homsher Larry Homsher Bobbi Jo Horst Clifford Horst Debbie Houck Bruce Houghton Earl Houghton Hedy Houghton Lorie Houghton Drema Huber Elwood Huber Scott Huntzinger Sue Huntzinger Jeremy Jenkins Sherry Jenkins LuAnn Jones Ron Jones Karen Karr Tom Karr Cindy Kauffman Roxanne Kauffman Jeff Kile


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Pequea BIC Church Membership List as of December 31, 2017 (cont’d) Kelly Kile Patricia Kline Kristin Kondratowski Walter Kondratowski Kim Kramer Kelly Kreider Ken Kreider Nancy Kreider Sharon Kreider Troy Kreider Colleen Kunkle Larry Kunkle Jan Kut Lynn Kut Timothy Kut Andrea Landis Greg Landis Neal Landis Terri Landis Alice Lauver David Lauver Janice Leakway Andrew Lefever Doris Lefever Kelly Lefever Ray Lefever Chuck Lewis Linda Lewis Ellen Long Joel Long LaLonnie Long Lynn Long Michael Long Barbara Lupold Ronald Lupold Herb MacIntyre Judy MacIntyre Kathryn MacMullen Douglas Mahoney Jeff Mahoney Lori Mahoney Matthew Mahoney Michael Mahoney Patricia Mahoney Joanne Major Kayla Major Jill Margavage Adam Markley

Melissa Markley Brenda Martin Jane Martin Robert Martin Julie May Kelly McCall DiShonta McElheny Shawn McElheny Lauren Meacham Matthew Meacham Art Miller Jackie Miller Molly Miller Jill Montgomery Marge Moore Wayne Moore George Muccigrosso Sherry Mull Alex Munro Bill Munro Judy Munro Darleen Mylin David Mylin Pat Nadu Debbie Pagan Chris Peris Delaine Peris Caitlin Reed Samuel Reed CathyJo Regitz Gloria Rehm Amy Reis Ron Reis, Jr. Jay Reynolds June Reynolds Lois Rhoads Jennifer Rightnour Donna Rineer Evelyn Rineer Joseph Rineer Steve Rineer Timothy Rineer Jason Ritchie Stacie Ritchie Dave Rohrer Eric Rohrer Megan Rohrer Sue Rohrer

Samantha Rutter Eric Schmid Joel Schmid Nick Schmid Ora Schmid Rachel Schmid Kate Schultz Bill Seachrist Sherri Seachrist Diana Shaffer Carl Shank Nancy Shank Chris Sharp Steve Sharp Terry Shepps Melissa Shertz Clyde Slaymaker Joyce Slaymaker Brian Smith Jill Smith Sarah Smith Sylvia Smith-Donagh Chris Stallings Christine Stallings Dottie Stark Frank Stark Dee Steele Ivan Steele Charles Stekervetz Linda Stekervetz Greg Stone Sandy Stone Jen Stum Cheryl Taylor Daffney Thomas Lona Thomas Paul Thomas Gail Ulmer Kevin Ulmer Erik Walter Ketrina Walter Lori Ward Patrick Ward Bryce Wendler Donna Wendler Scott Wendler John Wighaman Joy Wighaman

Pam Wilkin Lisa Williams Randy Williams Kristen Wilson Travis Wilson Tristan Wilson John Wingenfield Linda Wingenfield Jennifer Wissler Michael Wissler Jessica Wolf Dave Wright Maria Wright Connie Yecker Thomas Yecker Jay Yoder Stephany Yoder Bonnie Yowler Frank Yowler


What God is Doing at Pequea Church

Malachi 3:10 “‘Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,’ says the Lord Almighty, ‘and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.’”

Matthew 6:21 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

We praise God for His blessing on Pequea Church and thank each member and attendee of Pequea Church for giving to the Lord and supporting the ministry of the church. We appreciate the support of our dedicated staff: Pastor Jerry Clonch, Pastor Dawn Groff, Jeremy Denlinger, Bob Detwiler, Melissa Eshbach, Kristin Kondratowski, Walter Kondratowski, Sharon Lambertson, Dee Steele, and Nancy King.

Faithful Giving:

Below are highlights that we are able to celebrate together because of your faithful giving in 2017 and God’s blessings (these numbers are rounded off):• $26,283 was given to the Benevolent Fund, and $24,187 was distributed to help people in need in our church and community.• $11,205 was given to our Missions Fund.• $7,927 from our Missions Fund was used to pay the balance of the vehicle purchase for D&M Geiger.• $17,219 given to Cooperative Ministries for our BIC missionaries, D&M Geiger.• $37,872 given to our “For the Future” Fund.• $2,290 given to Kids’ ministry, and Pequea Pals program.• $6,075 given to the Mennonite Disaster Services (MDS) Fund.• $3,819 was given to Pequea Preschool scholarship fund.• $575 given by our children to support Scholastic Program for International Children’s Education (SPICE). • $84,882 given to Cooperative Ministries for denominational ministry initiatives, like church planting, BICWM, general church leadership, etc.• $6,300 given to the Capital Reserve Fund.• $12,700 given to Jerusalem Evangelistic Outreach (JEO) ministry through the Christmas Eve offering and additional giving.• $33,700 was utilized for replacement of HVAC units, and new thermostats and dehumidifiers for our facility.• $846,749 given to the General Fund.• $118,652 given to designated funds.The total given in 2017 – over $965,401.

Finance Ministry Team:• Offered Financial Peace University classes to enable people to honor God with their personal finances.• Issued quarterly giving statements to increase our communication and appreciation to those who give.• Tithed 10% of our general fund offerings to Cooperative Ministries.• Prepared the 2018 budget. • Sent thank you cards and booklets to first-time givers.• Encouraged online giving and saw an increase in this method of giving.• Received two gifts directly from IRA accounts. These gifts were directed by the donors to Mennonite Disaster Services (MDS) Fund, Missions

Fund, and For Our Future Fund.• Established a Capital Reserve Fund, depositing $75K in a Thrift Accumulation Plan (TAP) Account with the BIC Foundation.


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• Developed a capital improvement expenditure worksheet to assist the facilities team to plan and budget future expenditures.• Defined “For Our Future Fund” and “Capital Reserve Fund” with clarity.

Family Ministries:

Children’s Ministries: • 4 elementary students were baptized and 7 others showed interest in being baptized, demonstrating growth in their walk with the Lord.• Over 45 families attended the Fall Movie Night, with 6 families being new to Pequea Church.• Approximately 100 kids and their families joined us for Fall Fest, thanks to the 75 volunteers who made this happen.• Approximately 50 kids in K–Grade 5 are connecting with Jesus and friends every Wednesday night.• 90 volunteers serve in Children’s Ministry on Sundays and/or Wednesdays.• Increased from 6 volunteers who served EVERY Sunday morning in Children’s Ministry to 14 that do so now. Consistent volunteers are

important in building relationships with our children and families.• 6 Children’s Ministry workers attended the Orange Tour (a Children’s Ministry conference) at LCBC in September.• Clarified the guidelines and forms in our Children and Youth Protection Policy, establishing a more efficient and effective process for

clearing and training new volunteers.

Preschool:• The 2016-2017 school year concluded in May with 114 students. There are 103 students enrolled this school year, and 70 already registered

for next year.• Preschool Praise provided preschool families a chance to see what happens at Pequea Church on Sundays again this year and, again,

five families started attending church regularly after this. One of our Preschool Praise guests has since started volunteering regularly in Children’s Ministry and has joined our Pequea Preschool staff.

• Over 10 preschool families decided to make Pequea Church their home church in 2017.• $3,819 was given in scholarships and discounts to families for the 2017-2018 school year. • Approximately 100 families participated in our Preschool Thanksgiving Brunches.• A guest assimilation process was created to help new Toddler Gym families connect to the church better. There were 107 children and adults

that visited TG this school year so far.• 9 parents/grandparents completed a six-week Inspired Parenting class led by a COBYS facilitator in the spring.

Youth:Senior High (grades 9-12) & Junior High (grades 6-8): • Student Life Conference 2017: 16 students in grades 8–9 attended. The morning and evening sessions were powerful, and led to many

group discussions about personal faith. The students formed strong bonds and expressed very open and honest feelings about where they are on their own personal journeys with the Lord. Many of the young men and ladies rededicated themselves to Jesus.

• The Way Extreme at Woodcrest Retreat: in November a group of 10 youth were given the experience of what it would be like to live in a place and time where being a Christian is illegal. They were asked to find hidden directions enabling them to smuggle Bibles to the under-ground church while eluding the guards. It was a powerful experience teaching them about the persecuted church. They ended their evening with a circle of prayer and song. This took place on a Saturday night. The next morning those who attended could not stop talking about their experience. This led to many questions and discussions about the persecuted church and the realization of how blessed we are to be able to openly express our faith.


• Barn Party: approximately 50 youth attended, meeting our goal. Regular attenders invited friends; the one with the most new friends in at-tendance won a gift card for inviting 6 friends. There were 19 new attendees overall, many of whom have returned to youth group as regulars.

• Sunday mornings: in the spring, a large group of Junior High and about 5-6 Senior High were in regular attendance. In the fall, the dynam-ics changed considerably. Junior High is now the smaller group, at an average of 10 students; Senior High has grown to 12-20 students.

• Wednesday nights: in the spring (Thursday nights) the number of attendees decreased due to the change in leadership and spring sports. In the fall, the number of attendees increased in both the Junior and Senior High.

• Switch to Wednesdays: in the fall the Senior High Youth Group was moved to Wednesday nights. Junior High was already following the Wednesday night church schedule. It has been a success; there has been an increase in attendance, as well as getting great feedback from parents who are now able to come out just one night a week. Wednesday night meal attendance has also been encouraged with families.

• Compassion Child: the goal for sponsoring the youth’s Compassion Child was met this year. 2017 began with a deficit, but through a specific goal being set, the goal was reached at year-end.

• Serves: a group of Senior High Youth and advisors went to Christ’s Home in Paradise to help them with some outside work that needed to be done. The tasks included weeding a garden, filling in holes, raking leaves, and picking up twigs and sticks around the property. On Christmas Eve, both the Junior High and Senior High aided in setting up the luminaries for the Christmas Eve service.

• Curriculum: in Senior High, the Sticky Faith curriculum was used; the advisors and students really enjoyed learning how the Bible and the church view the “hard questions” (ex. evolution, women in leadership, etc.). Talksheets was then used, which is discussion-based curriculum, teaching how the Bible fits into everyday teen life. The students have responded well to this type of curriculum.

• Overall: “I am excited about this group. Even though our numbers are lower (compared to before the leadership change) we have a tight-knit group of 6th–10th graders that are woven together in Christian love and unity. They are the future of Pequea Church. They are on fire for the Lord. In the past we had a group that came on Thursday nights to Senior High Youth group, and a different group that came to church on Sunday mornings. Now that group is becoming one and the same. They have already started being missionaries for the Kingdom by inviting their friends from school, some that we know are not saved. Their unity is strong and Christ is their center.” –Tina Havey, Interim Youth Leader

Property and Facility:

• Installed a new holding tank for the septic system. If the contractor would not have put the bucket down and dug one scoop of dirt and hit clean stones, it would not have been discovered that only one seepage bed was in use when we had two. Between $50,000–$75,000 were saved in costs by not replacing the whole septic system. The cost for the holding tank installation was approximately $4,000.

• Replaced the two AC units for All-Star Arena. These units had been low on Freon; one unit was contaminated with oil. It was getting hard to cool the All-Star area downstairs. Now it’s no problem.

• Switched two of the three steeple lights to LED. This will reduce the electric bill.• Switched all the T-12 lights in the old part of the church to LED. This will also reduce the electric bill.• Replaced two of the old vacuum cleaners with new ones. The vacuum cleaners were 17 years old and didn’t pick up much dirt.• Got a Dyson cord-free, handheld vacuum to clean the steps and the auditorium, making cleaning much easier and faster. • Got Norwex® cleaning rags to clean the windows. With these rags, you simply use hot water on one rag and then wipe it with another dry

rag. There are no chemicals used.

Care:

• Benevolent disbursements in 2017 totaled $24,186.68. • Benevolent balance forwarded into January 2018 totals $35,384.10.• The Benevolent team ministered to 41 hospital stays and/or new babies, and dispersed funds to 21 needs, including: counseling, food and

gas cards, medical bills, love gifts for hospital stays, house rent, building materials for small groups and needs, car payment, car repair, and home fuel bills.


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• Work began in 2017 to build Care Teams at Pequea Church. These teams (several of which will “launch” in 2018) include: Visitation Team, Senior Care Team, Benevolence Team, Communion and Baptism Team, Stephen Ministry Team, and Repair Care. Care Teams will work with Small Group Leaders and Semester-Based Group Leaders to provide additional touches of ministry to the people of Pequea Church and our community.

• The staff of Pequea Church met every week to pray for the requests and praises offered on Connection Cards in 2017.

Discipleship:

• Semester-Based Groups (SBG) met in 2017 to study topics such as marriage, family, finances, and Bible studies, as well as to organize care packages for our young adults. In the summer months, an SBG of moms with their children enjoyed time at Dawn Groff’s home swimming and getting to know one another.

• In the fall of 2017, Pequea Church grew in discipleship studying “Home Run” by Kevin Myers and John Maxwell. During this six-week study (October 15 – November 19), an average of 172 people participated in a Small Group! Together, all learned God’s game plan for our lives: Winning with God, Winning Within, How to Win with Others, Winning Results, and Scoring—How to Keep Living and Winning God’s Way.

Missions:

• Deeper connections were made with D&M Geiger serving in the Middle East. Notes and postcards from our congregation were mailed to them in March. In July, Pequea Church gave $7,927.47 to Brethren in Christ World Missions toward the pay-off of a new vehicle for the Geiger family. And in December of 2017, we were able to bless the Geiger family with a new laptop for ministry use.

• Updated prayer cards of all Brethren in Christ Missionaries were hung in the Prayer Room. Check these out and commit to pray for those serving all over the world!

• Pequea Church partnered with the Conestoga Food Bank during the Easter and Thanksgiving seasons as we collected and donated dozens of hams and turkeys for gifts in the community.

Connection & Outreach:

• In 2017, we improved the Welcome Center space with new couches, tables, wall accessories, sideboards, and mantle items.• In addition to the furniture and accessories, there was improved communication and resource accessibility with the addition of the

literature racks.• There were many “Big Days,” which gave congregants reasons to invite guests. Some of those opportunities were: comedian Sandi Joy, a

bluegrass band led by JC Bell, Barley & Steele, and a group from New York led by Steven Combs.• Moms were given an opportunity to celebrate with pop-up signs for pictures and a photo opportunity backdrop in the gym. Dads were

honored with a BBQ and Bluegrass bash, with pulled pork from Appel Butcher Shop.• Kids had guests such as: Jesse Rothaker; Mr. Kenny; and jugglers, Chris Ivey, and the DKers.• Kids also had an opportunity to have a huge indoor egg hunt in the gym for Easter.• Two other outreach events were movie nights, showing “Sing,” and “Secret Life of Pets.”• In the fall, three tubs of school supplies were taken to Pequea, Conestoga, and Marticville Schools through the congregation’s generous

donations.


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Spiritual Growth:

• 22 individuals made the decision to begin exploring what they believe about Jesus.• 21 adults committed their lives to Jesus as their Lord and Savior.• 22 adults recommitted their lives to Jesus.• 61 individuals committed to take intentional steps to deepen their relationship with Jesus.

Support Services of the Church:

• In the fall, the website redesign was launched. The new design is fresh and mobile-friendly. In 2017, over 180,000 visits were made from over 50,000 unique computers and devices at pequeachurch.com.

• The Pequea social media presence continued to grow in 2017. This media presence assisted the Church to share our story, answer questions, provide resources and encourage our community. 1,400 users follow our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.

• Room 146 received a tremendous upgrade to the sound support by adding new speakers and subs to this room. These speakers are also portable/versatile and could be used for additional church-wide special events.

• The computer network received additional updates in 2017 and upgrades improved the speed, performance, and reliability of the network. The managed network switches provide more metrics, and easier administration to monitor traffic and manage speed.

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BIC FOUNDATION FUNDS CEMETERY FUNDS Balance on hand 1/1/17 $45,673.02 Cemetery Income Interest $ 1,041.90 Grave Openings $ 1,800.00 Plot Sale $ 0.00 Total Income $2,841.90 Expenses Mowing $ 1,950.00 Grave Openings $ 435.00 Tombstone Repair $ 335.11 Total Expenses ($2,720.11) Balance on Hand 12/31/17 $45,794.81

Account Balances

BIC Foundation 5-year Cemetery Fund Certificate $42,457.94 BIC Foundation Cemetery Fund TAP $ 1,042.73 Cemetery Fund $ 2,294.14

________ TOTAL (internal ledger balance) $45,794.81


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BIC FOUNDATION FUNDS (continued) CAPITAL RESERVE FUND Balance on hand 3/3/17 $75,000.00 Capital Reserve Income Interest $ 469.80 Donations $ 5,830.00 Total Income $6,299.80 Expenses (2) AC units $16,900.00 (4) ducted dehumidifiers $16,800.00 Total Expenses ($33,700.00) Transfer from General Fund 12/31/2017 $27,870.00 Balance on Hand 12/31/17 $75,469.80


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01/26/2018 Page 1 2018 Budget (final for Council)

ACCOUNT NAMEProposed

2018 Budget

Payroll $475,955

Treasury Expenses $2,045

Administrative Expenses $69,230

Maintenance Materials/Services $56,800

Utility Expenses $46,940

$650,970

Staff Development $3,000

Leadership Development $1,000

Congregational Special Events $2,000

Regional/General Conference $2,500

Evangelism/Outreach $28,330

Children's Ministries $18,090

Pastoral Care $1,200

Pequea Care Teams $6,800

Congregational Ministries $7,900

Food Service $6,600

Common Ministries $87,064

Technical Ministries $23,690

Xtreme Youth & Young Adult Ministries $10,500

Worship $19,150

Family Ministries $1,850

$219,674

TOTAL OPERATIONAL & PROGRAM EXPENSES $870,644

TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES

OPERATIONAL

TOTAL OPERATIONAL EXPENSES

PROGRAM


Total Fund Balance $413,773.30

Total Liabilities and Fund Balance $429,369.86

3.81.1000 Pequea Preschool 2017-2018 Fund Balance 46,934.183.91.1000 Wed Night Meals Fund Balance (821.31)

3.71.1000 Christmas Eve Fund Balance 10,491.543.80.1000 Pequea Preschool 2018-2019 Fund Balance (330.00)

3.64.1000 Community Outreac Fund Balance 0.003.65.1000 Missions Fund Balance 12,849.71

3.62.1000 Nicaragua Fund Bal 0.003.63.1000 World Relief Fund Balance 0.00

3.60.1000 MDS Fund Balance 0.003.61.1000 Cooperative Min Fund Balance 0.00

3.45.1000 Kenbrook Fund Balance 250.003.55.1000 Xtreme Youth & Young Adult Fund Balance 0.00

3.42.1000 Kids Fund Balance 1,407.123.43.1000 Family Ministries Auction Fund Balance 7,627.66

3.40.1000 Sunday School Spice Fund Bal 0.003.41.1000 Pequea Pals Fund Balance 548.71

3.36.1000 Discipleship Material Fund Bal (491.69)3.39.1000 Library Fund Balance 133.97

3.17.1000 CEMETERY FUND BALANCE 45,794.813.31.1000 Couples' Retreat Fund Balance 295.00

3.13.1000 For Our Future Balance 74,135.00

3.11.1000 Property Rental Fund Balance 7,178.163.13.1000 Capital Reserve Fund Balance 75,469.80

3.01.1000 General Fund Balance 96,132.393.02.1000 Benevolent Fund Balance 36,168.25

Total Liabilities $15,596.56

Fund Balance

2.01.4000 Y/E Payables 15,596.562.00.0000 Accounts Payable/Vendors 0.00

1.17.1010 Capital Reserve TAP Account 75,469.80Total Assets $429,369.86

Liabilities

1.16.1010 BIC Foundation Cemetery Funds 43,500.671.01.2000 Online Giving Receivable 8,279.00

Assets1.01.1010 Covenant Bank Checking 301,942.201.01.1020 Petty Cash 178.19

Pequea Church Brethren In Christ - Lancaster PABalance Sheet as of December 31, 2017

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Account # Account Name YTD Balance


Beg Balance Disbursements End Balance

25,755.35 748,252.36 96,132.3934,071.88 24,186.68 36,168.25

4,483.41 3,836.09 7,178.1675,000.00 33,700.00 75,469.8036,263.50 37,871.5 0.00 0.00 74,135.00

3,214.25 2,720.11 45,794.81295.00 0.00 295.00153.89 3,312.58 (491.69)

42.23 218.26 133.970.00 574.75 0.000.00 1,532.63 548.71

2,141.21 942.94 1,407.1212,283.95 4,668.78 7,627.66

0.00 0.00 250.002,213.14 20,146.24 0.00

0.00 6,075.00 0.000.00 17,219.00 0.000.00 0.00 0.000.00 0.00 0.000.00 0.00 0.00

9,572.18 7,927.47 12,849.710.00 20.00 10,491.54

36,842.65 60,151.91 (330.00)0.00 43,459.56 46,934.18

(381.36) 6,755.15 (821.31)$241,951.28 $985,699.51 $413,773.30

3.81.1000 Pequea Preschool 2017-2018 Fund Balance 73,741.66 16,652.083.91.1000 Wed Night Meals Fund Balance 6,315.20 0.00

$1,112,458.47 $45,063.06

3.65.1000 Missions Fund Balance 11,205.00 0.003.71.1000 Christmas Eve Fund Balance 10,511.54 0.003.80.1000 Pequea Preschool 2018-2019 Fund Balance 39,631.34 (16,652.08)

3.62.1000 Nicaragua Fund Bal 0.00 0.003.63.1000 World Relief Fund Balance 0.00 0.003.64.1000 Community Outreac Fund Balance 0.00 0.00

3.55.1000 Xtreme Youth & Young Adult Fund Balance 15,328.81 2,604.293.60.1000 MDS Fund Balance 6,075.00 0.003.61.1000 Cooperative Min Fund Balance 17,219.00 0.00

3.42.1000 Kids Fund Balance 2,197.94 (1,989.09)3.43.1000 Family Ministries Auction Fund Balance 12.49 0.003.45.1000 Kenbrook Fund Balance 0.00 250.00

3.39.1000 Library Fund Balance 310.00 0.003.40.1000 Sunday School Spice Fund Bal 574.75 0.003.41.1000 Pequea Pals Fund Balance 92.25 1,989.09

3.17.1000 CEMETERY FUND BALANCE 2,841.90 42,458.773.31.1000 Couples' Retreat Fund Balance 0.00 0.003.36.1000 Discipleship Material Fund Bal 2,667.00 0.00

3.13.1000 Capital Reserve Fund Balance 6,299.80 27,870.003.15.1000 For Our Future Balance

3.01.1000 General Fund Balance 846,749.40 (28,120.00)3.02.1000 Benevolent Fund Balance 26,283.05 0.003.11.1000 Property Rental Fund Balance 6,530.84 0.00

Pequea Church Brethren In Christ - Lancaster PAConsolidated Fund Activity Report as of 12/31/2017

Thursday, January 11, 2018 Account # Account Name Receipts Transfers/JE's


Period Activity YTD Balance Annual Budget % of Annual Budget

Annual Budget Remaining

Account # Account NamePage 1 of 4Friday, January 12, 2018

Pequea Church Brethren In Christ - Lancaster PATreasurer's Report as of December 2017 for GENERAL FUND

69,029.75 687,397.954.01.1000 Offering Income161.81 1,531.864.01.1001 Interest Income

0.00 0.004.01.1002 Insurance Income24.50 701.194.01.1003 Misc Income

0.00 3,000.004.01.1004 Credit Card Rebates Income0.00 0.004.01.1005 General Fund Materials Inc

18,010.00 155,109.004.01.1006 Online Giving Income(285.50) (2,532.90)4.01.1007 Online Giving Fees

0.00 0.004.01.1008 Healthcare Rebate Income11.00 270.974.01.1009 Copier Income

588.96 1,203.214.01.1010 Audio Income0.00 68.124.01.1011 Paypal-Amazon Income

39,464.5327,177.35 328,363.47 367,828.00 895.01.1000 Staff Compensation

339.000.00 3,961.00 4,300.00 925.01.1700 Worker's Compensation

584.55160.50 2,515.45 3,100.00 815.01.1710 Payroll Preparation

520.500.00 1,669.50 2,190.00 765.01.2000 Treasury Supplies(15.00) 60.005.01.2001 Bank Fees

0.00 0.005.01.2002 Credit Card Expense (Clearing)0.000.00 45.00 45.00 1005.01.2003 Safe Deposit Box

1,379.33372.00 1,120.67 2,500.00 455.01.2100 Advertising84.00486.00 2,916.00 3,000.00 975.01.2103 Database Fees

192.13742.41 9,807.87 10,000.00 985.01.2104 Office Equipment16.9599.90 133.05 150.00 895.01.2105 Office Volunteer Appreciation

(24,538.65)15,596.56 26,038.65* 1,500.00 1,7365.01.2106 Legal/Professional Fees (TAG/Search)197.80269.51 2,802.20 3,000.00 935.01.2107 Office Supplies/Expenses730.5798.00 1,269.43 2,000.00 635.01.2108 Postage/Mailings

49.02273.69 3,050.98 3,100.00 985.01.2109 Telephone/Internet1,665.47324.73 5,034.53 6,700.00 755.01.2110 Copier Usage

242.88135.15 1,257.12 1,500.00 845.01.2200 Church Building Supplies159.87214.95 3,140.13 3,300.00 955.01.2201 Church Maint. Equipment333.850.00 1,166.15 1,500.00 785.01.2202 Electrical/Lighting Repairs

21.090.00 1,978.91 2,000.00 995.01.2204 Landscaping/Mulch(165.00)915.00 4,665.00* 4,500.00 1045.01.2205 Mowing

250.600.00 1,249.40 1,500.00 835.01.2206 Floor Maintenance(813.16)0.00 2,313.16* 1,500.00 1545.01.2207 Heat/AC Maintenance






2,860.25646.97 6,139.75 9,000.00 685.01.2208 Janitorial Payroll(93.44)353.99 2,293.44* 2,200.00 1045.01.2209 Janitorial Supplies100.000.00 0.00 100.00 05.01.2210 Facility Volunteer Appreciation455.510.00 44.49 500.00 95.01.2211 Painting244.54155.48 255.46 500.00 515.01.2212 Parking Supplies/Repairs150.000.00 500.00 650.00 775.01.2213 Pest Control

2,805.22278.00 1,194.78 4,000.00 305.01.2216 Snow Removal/Ice Melt710.830.00 289.17 1,000.00 295.01.2217 Salt/Nitrate500.000.00 0.00 500.00 05.01.2218 Septic Pumping690.540.00 1,609.46 2,300.00 705.01.2220 Property & Equipment Inspectio

0.000.00 0.00 0.00 05.01.2221 Emergency Property Maintenance1,466.34294.00 533.66 2,000.00 275.01.2222 Building Repairs

410.380.00 16,589.62 17,000.00 985.01.2223 Capital Improvements350.00750.00 1,650.00 2,000.00 835.01.2224 Stone on Back Bank

(2,316.73)1,657.68 20,316.73* 18,000.00 1135.01.2300 Electricity(116.00)0.00 15,516.00* 15,400.00 1015.01.2301 Insurance(221.36)1,577.85 9,221.36* 9,000.00 1025.01.2302 Propane Gas(597.50)0.00 1,097.50* 500.00 2205.01.2303 Security

105.00130.00 1,395.00 1,500.00 935.01.2304 Trash Disposal

67.60181.74 3,432.40 3,500.00 985.01.2700 Staff Development

(1,696.69)312.17 2,496.69* 800.00 3125.01.2800 Leadership Development

533.5547.00 2,466.45 3,000.00 825.01.2900 Congregational Special Events

94.750.00 105.25 200.00 535.01.3000 Regional/General Conference

0.000.00 500.00 500.00 1005.01.3101 Fire Company Donations100.000.00 0.00 100.00 05.01.3102 Ministeriums

(797.62)2,546.19 17,667.62* 16,870.00 1055.01.3103 Outreach (Local)1,071.021,428.98 1,428.98 2,500.00 575.01.3104 Pequea BICWM Missionaries1,000.000.00 0.00 1,000.00 05.01.3105 Missions (Regional & Global)

(175.44)0.00 1,275.44* 1,100.00 1165.01.3200 Children's Curriculum357.97128.75 1,042.03 1,400.00 745.01.3203 KidzKnexion172.22113.79 227.78 400.00 575.01.3204 Craft Room

1,000.000.00 900.00 1,900.00 475.01.3206 Kenbrook0.000.00 400.00 400.00 1005.01.3207 Library

1,348.480.00 51.52 1,400.00 45.01.3209 Early Childhood128.200.00 271.80 400.00 685.01.3210 Pequea All Stars






200.000.00 0.00 200.00 05.01.3211 Puppet Ministry(933.86)1,531.83 1,933.86* 1,000.00 1935.01.3212 Resources/Equipment

28.0311.97 221.97 250.00 895.01.3214 Teacher Appreciation4,149.25195.43 3,725.75 7,875.00 475.01.3215 Outreach Events

300.000.00 0.00 300.00 05.01.3216 Children's Ministries-Childcare(83.00)0.00 623.00* 540.00 1155.01.3219 Teacher Training

100.000.00 0.00 100.00 05.01.3301 GriefShare(187.64)0.00 387.64* 200.00 1945.01.3302 Ordinance Supplies(153.46)98.66 553.46* 400.00 1385.01.3303 Pequea Care Team

477.50120.00 722.50 1,200.00 605.01.3304 Flowers94.5417.96 105.46 200.00 535.01.3305 Senior Ministries

218.8489.40 181.16 400.00 455.01.3306 Care Volunteer Appreciation5,419.83424.91 1,940.17 7,360.00 265.01.3307 Guest Assimilation

91.490.00 308.51 400.00 775.01.3400 Study Groups (Sunday AM)144.48875.93 2,855.52 3,000.00 955.01.3402 Small Group Curriculum

1,328.600.00 171.40 1,500.00 115.01.3404 Women's Ministries Events473.000.00 27.00 500.00 55.01.3405 Men's Ministries Events143.9880.85 1,156.02 1,300.00 895.01.3407 Guest Services (supplies/training)616.85495.27 5,383.15 6,000.00 905.01.3408 Welcome Center

1,658.43651.95 4,841.57 6,500.00 745.01.3600 Food Service

(3,472.73)8,705.05 84,881.73* 81,409.00 1045.01.3700 Cooperative Ministries

2,555.893,669.11 3,819.11 6,375.00 605.01.3900 Preschool Scholarship Fund

425.38189.74 2,074.62 2,500.00 835.01.4000 Software(332.71)1,286.62 8,082.71* 7,750.00 1045.01.4001 Technical Arts

1,506.091,406.82 3,393.91 4,900.00 695.01.4002 Computer Network(141.67)31.97 541.67* 400.00 1355.01.4003 Church Website

140.000.00 0.00 140.00 05.01.4004 Tech Volunteer Appreciation211.5117.95 288.49 500.00 585.01.4006 Videos for Worship

(302.25)227.87 1,302.25* 1,000.00 1305.01.4007 Off-Site Data Storage255.65267.00 744.35 1,000.00 745.01.4008 Design & Decor

84.5566.91 315.45 400.00 795.01.4010 Security Cameras

698.8240.25 301.18 1,000.00 305.01.4100 Curriculum (Junior/Senior)807.1544.81 1,042.85 1,850.00 565.01.4101 Ministry Expense (Food/Drink/Charity)

0.002,400.00 2,400.00 2,400.00 1005.01.4102 Spring/Fall Retreats (Jr/Sr)459.83378.45 1,540.17 2,000.00 775.01.4103 Hype Nights (Jr/Sr)526.71204.29 473.29 1,000.00 475.01.4104 Jr/Sr Conference Scholarships381.460.00 118.54 500.00 245.01.4105 Summer Events546.6861.79 453.32 1,000.00 455.01.4106 Kick-off Expense

72.970.00 227.03 300.00 765.01.4107 Sunday AM Food






600.000.00 0.00 600.00 05.01.4108 Guest Bands/Speakers287.500.00 462.50 750.00 625.01.4109 Youth Advisor Meetings270.000.00 0.00 270.00 05.01.4110 Youth Advisor Appreciation347.6257.99 152.38 500.00 305.01.4111 Videos, Games & Props272.355.99 327.65 600.00 555.01.4201 Young Adult Curriculum611.63117.75 888.37 1,500.00 595.01.4202 Young Adult Outreach422.0039.00 78.00 500.00 165.01.4203 Young Adult Leader Training

25.0075.00 725.00 750.00 975.01.4303 Guest Musicians(640.81)158.78 2,140.81* 1,500.00 1435.01.4306 Licenses & Software

1,171.960.00 328.04 1,500.00 225.01.4308 Worhip Ministries Equipment2,500.000.00 0.00 2,500.00 05.01.4309 Worshp Ministries Training(263.95)70.10 463.95* 200.00 2325.01.4310 Worship Ministries Vol Appr

231.40394.40 768.60 1,000.00 775.01.4311 Service Resources

(96.58)76.94 446.58* 350.00 1285.01.4400 Check-in Supplies(31.98)197.98 231.98* 200.00 1165.01.4401 Counseling Resources

92.000.00 108.00 200.00 545.01.4404 Background Checks100.000.00 0.00 100.00 05.01.4405 Emergency Plan100.000.00 0.00 100.00 05.01.4406 CYPP

0.00 0.005.01.4407 Couples' Retreat688.4751.02 1,161.53 1,850.00 635.01.4415 Pequea Pals Ministry

* = Income/Expense exceeds amount budgeted to date

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