St. Philip Lutheran Church

Dear Members of St. Philip, As we set out in 2019 none of us could have predicted what the year had in store for us. In fact, it reminded me (regularly) that one of the constants in life is change. Through all of our transitions God has been faithful – bringing us together as a community and bringing new skills to key staffing positions. We said goodbye to faithful staff members Pastor Nathan Doerr, Gail Thomas, Larissa Anosov, Paula Googins, Katherine Parker, and Johanna Buchholz; supported Pastor Brad on a rejuvenating sabbatical; and welcomed Interim Pastor Randy Mundt, Blair Strickland, and Mary Beth Urruita. It has been an honor and privilege to serve as the Church Council President during my third year on council. I was trained well by those that walked before me and alongside me. We have a diverse skillset on council which will serve us well in the year to come. Thank you to our outgoing members: Heather Varnell (Secretary) and Samantha Kime (Family Life). Over the past year we have accomplished many things, including: Finalizing our new mission statement: Intentionally building relationships through

Christ to grow and serve; Evaluating worship schedule options and moving to a single Sunday service in an

effort to build intentional community; Forming a Transition Team which completed the paperwork necessary for calling a

new pastor; Growing success in the burn the mortgage campaign; Successfully trying out Faith Quest on the second Wednesday of the month as an op-

tion to gather for food, fellowship and learning in the middle of the week; and Adding a Pray-Ground in the narthex to encourage children to be in worship and par-

ticipate, which resulted in closing the nursery. For all these things – and for you – I give thanks to God. It is truly through our inten-tional relationships, accompanied by the Holy Spirit, that we will continue to grow and serve each other and our community. May 2020 be a bountiful year of continued bless-ings. With many thanks, Katie Amaya Council President

“At St. Philip Lutheran Church we intentionally build relationships through Christ to grow and serve.”

By the numbers

11 Baptisms 11 Confirmed 9 Funerals

94 Vacation

Bible School

Participants

18-Women’s

Bible Study

average

attendance

12 Arts

Academy

Participants

8 Junior

Campers;

8 Senior

Campers

18 New

Members

15-20 people

attend each Silver

Sages Social

Event

5 Weddings

8 each-Average

Men’s Bible Study

attendance

There were 4 Ken Caryl Concerts in 2019. Total audience members: 559. $1,616 was given to charities.

$436 was kept to cover expenses.

10-Creative

Caring Quilters

Average

Attendance

8-Grateful

Threads

Average

Attendance

12 Prayer

Shawls

distributed

8 members each:

Book Club &

Hooked on

Books

In October food donations and fleece blankets were made to send to our overseas

soldiers. Facilitator: Mary DeBoer. This was a one-time project.

Total Baptized Membership: 594 Average Worship Attendance: 257

Sharing with Sheridan

Thank you to our volunteers who make Family Promise possible!

Family Promise

In 2019 Sharing with Sheridan served:

1,792 families total

7,001 individuals

An average of 34 families a week

An average of 135 people a week

3,348 total volunteer hours

Total expenses: $15,322, with $7,898 spent on food. We spent $1.13 per person served.

4 rotations

74 guests

70 volunteers

Breakdown:

19 adults

55 children

Serving Sheridan for 5 1/2 Years

The Sharing with Sheridan food pantry has been a blessing to Sheridan. Thank you for your support!

Generosity-Financial Gifts

Mission Support

ELCA World Hunger

ELCA Disaster Relief Rocky Mountain Synod

ELCA Missionary

Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp Holy Hammers

Love, INC

Severe Weather Shelter Sharing with Sheridan

Good Samaritan Fund

CROP Walk

10% of your gifts go out to the ministry partners below. Dollar amount of your designated gifts—$26,302

Lutheran Family Services

Local Community Services

Seeds of South Sudan

Generosity-Facility Usage

12-Step Treatment Programs

Scottish Fiddle

Club of Colorado

Ken Caryl Middle School

A.S.K. Kids’ Bible Study

Columbine Hills Civic Association

Columbine Townhomes Board Meetings

Baby Haven

Mosaic

Property

New Kitchen Budget-$45,000 Actual Spent-$39,500

11 volunteers from the church

did 95% of the work.

The end result—our new beautiful kitchen!

They even resurfaced the coffee cart!

At the end of 2019, we had to spend

$18,342.41 to repair part of the sewer

line.

St. Philip Early Learning Center

Spring 2019 & Fall 2019

Our profit from the consignment sale was $16,148. Donated items from the sale went to: Beautiful Hearts, Birthline, Father Ed Judy, Integrated Family Community

Services, JeffCo Probation, JeffCo Social Services, Serving Kids, Sheridan School District, Soles4Souls,

United with Migrants, Unity of Littleton.

Enrollment January-June

2019: 162 children

(140 families)

Enrollment July-Dec.

2019: 151 children

(131 families)

$4,381 in scholarships

given

In 2019 we said goodbye to long-time director,

Gail Thomas.

We welcome Blair Strickland as our new

director and look forward to her

leadership at SPELC.

SPELC Staff:

1 Director and 1 Administrator 21 Teachers 7 Substitutes

Congregational Meeting Minutes – February 24, 2019 Call to Order – Katie Amaya, President: called the meeting to order at 9:38 A quorum was exceeded with 81 members present Opening Prayer and devotion – Pastor Nathan Approval of minutes from November 2018 Congregational Meeting

George Rasmussen moves to approve the minutes

Jerry Mydlach 2nds the motion, all approve, motion carries Receipt of 2018 Ministry Reports

Thanks to the hard work of all our ministries!!

No questions for the ministry team Introduction of Council Members Election of Nominating Committee members: Jim Keller, Debra Perkins-Smith, Anne Klingman, Lynn Nourse, Beth Clough, Rob Murphy

Mark Michel moves to approve these nominations

Flo Figge 2nds the motion, all approve, motion carries Election of representatives to attend the Rocky Mountain Synod Assembly, May 3-5, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM: Bill and Susan Shepard

Becky Near moves to approve this nomination

Amy Rahne 2nds the motion, all approve, motion carries Endowment Committee Report – Monica Auch

8 grant applications received requesting $11,000

$7,000 was given to the 8 applications

This upcoming year will be able to give another $7,000

Applications will be accepted starting April 1st and end May 15th

Committee encourages congregation to give funds to Endowment Committee through estate planning or other ways; a gener-ous member will match giving up to $2,000

Question: how much money remains in the endowment fund? $140,072 in 2 accounts; clarification that the donated money remains and only interest income is dispersed

A thank you to all who support the endowment fund, which has supported Sharing with Sheridan by helping purchase a new refrigerator most recently.

2nd vote to ratify updated St Philip Constitution

First vote/approval happened at November 2018 meeting

Ratification vote, need 2/3 majority vote to pass on paper ballots

Becky Near moves to ratify constitution

Jim Keller 2nds the motion, all members vote on paper

Vote results: constitution is ratified (96% yes vote) Strategic Planning update – Dave Husted

This update has been 8 months in the works and team is excited to share the results

Council approval and goal planning will happen in Feb, March and this will kick off a 3 year process of enacting, structuring this work

Summary of congregation survey results; Grow, Community, Youth-Children were the 3 key words mentioned most on the open-ended survey results

Survey results were used to create core values, mission statement, ministry result areas, goals

Core values: Worship, Serve, Welcome, Learn

4 Ministry result areas: prepare ourselves to serve, strengthen relationships with people we do know, develop relationships with people we don’t know, manage our service

Goals as part of each of the ministry result areas 2018 Financial Report and update on Stewardship drive

We have a good-looking balance sheet; total income is about $1.2 million yearly

Top 5 income areas and top 5 expense areas reviewed

Stewardship drive reviewed: 2018 (for 2019) giving commitments down slightly compared to 2017, about $39,000 in difference though budget affected only by about $9,000

Closing prayer – Pastor Nathan Adjournment

Dick Rusch moves to adjourn the meeting

Barb Donaho 2nds the motion, all approve, meeting adjourned at 10:35 Minutes respectfully submitted by Heather Varnell, secretary on February 24, 2019

Congregational Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2019 Call to Order – Katie Amaya, President at 9:30 a.m. Opening Prayer and Devotion – Pastor Brad Doty Elections Council Members: Amy Rahne, Alyssa Collins, Beth Mielke Endowment Members: Dick Rock, Kris Mauler, Beth Faerber Call Committee Members: Denton West, Susan Shepard, Sandi Stevermer, Erin White, Kyle Pitts, Dori

Hammer, Dave Kime, Larry Edwards Sunday Worship Recommendation – Katie Amaya presented the Council recommendation to move to a sin-gle 9:00 a.m. Sunday worship service and moderated Q&A.

Q: Have we considered changing the Saturday night format? A: Considering changes in the format are a continuing focus of the Worship Styles team and pastoral

leadership. Q: What plans do we have to evaluate worship after the change? Is this permanent? A: Yes, but we can change it if it is not working. Q: What about Bryan? A: He is on board with the change. Q: Is the Adult and Children’s Sunday School start time at 10:15 a hard and fast decision? A: It is where we will start. It can be modified as necessary.

2019 Stewardship Drive update – Denton West Review and Approval of 2020 Proposed Budget – Denton West Motion to approve by Roy Hager; Seconded by Larry Edwards; approved on voice vote. Election Results – Katie Amaya Council Members: Amy Rahne, Alyssa Collins, Beth Mielke- 100% approval Endowment Members: Dick Rock, Kris Mauler, Beth Faerber- 100% approval Call Committee Members: Denton West, Susan Shepard, Sandi Stevermer, Erin White, Kyle Pitts, Dori

Hammer, Dave Kime, Larry Edwards- 98% approval (Pastor Brad and Roseanna abstained) Sunday Worship Recommendation- 89% approval Closing Prayer – Pastor Randy Mundt Adjourned with unanimous “amen” consent after the closing prayer. Respectfully submitted, John Guran, Acting Secretary

Church Financials

Discipleship: $19,351

Community Care: $12,982

Worship: $10,668

Evangelism: $6,992

Family Life: $4,908

Total: $54,901

2019 Total Income: $736,559 2019 Total Expenses: $744,561

Ministry Expenses

If you would like a more detailed breakdown of any of our financials, please contact Linda Goodnough at 303-797-4491 or lgoodnough@stphilip-co.org.

Principal Paid: $113,585.18 Interest Paid: $16,435.82

Burn the Mortgage: $20,200 Matching: $20,200

Beginning Mortgage Principal

Balance 2019: $388,726.87

Beginning Mortgage Principal Balance 2020: $234,697.92

Personnel Expenses: $314,894.83 Administration Expenses: $17,955.23

Program Expenses: $16,657.94 Total Expenses: $349,508

Total Income: $378,556

Mortgage & Property

St. Philip Early Learning Center Expenses

St. Philip Lutheran Church

7531 S. Kendall Blvd. Littleton, CO 80128

303.979.4491

www.stphilip-co.org

Congregational Meeting Agenda

February 23, 2020 - 10:15am

Call to Order, John Guran, President

Opening prayer and devotions, Pastor Randy Mundt, Interim Pastor

Approve minutes from November, 2019 Congregational Meeting

Introduction of Council Members

Elect Nominating Committee Members

Sue Miller, Karen Morin, Heather Varnell, Samantha Kime, TBD

Elect representatives to attend the Rocky Mountain Synod Assembly

Endowment Committee Report

Gary Philpy

Penny Christensen

Strategic Planning Update

2019 Financial Report and update on Stewardship drive

Closing Prayer, Brad Doty, Associate Pastor

Adjourn