All Nations Christian Reformed Church

2010 Annual Report

Pastors Report
Become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of ChristIn all things grow up into him who is the head, that is, Christ. Ephesians 4:13,15 2010 began with me not here. I was in BC on sabbatical, with my family. Looking back, I see I didnt even write a report for the AGM last year. Ah, the lazy days of a sabbatical . . . I came back from the sabbatical and felt like Id grown although I could imagine yall looking at me and saying, He still looks like the same skinny pastor to me! Body mass aside, the ways I felt like I grew were in my relationship to God, to this congregation and to my family. It was a leisurely time. The psalms talk about the Lord bringing his servant into a spacious place (18:19; 31:8). That was what it felt like: lots of room to think, grow, pray, relax, recharge, which all fits very nicely with reflecting right now with Ephesians on growing up in Christ. After the sabbatical, it was back to Halifax. In preaching, we finished the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). In the summer we walked through some of the middle of Luke (Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem Luke 9:51). In the fall was a sermon series on worship as a gift (from God to us); and in Advent/Christmas we heard Luke 1 and 2. One of the things that kept me amazed and busy in 2010 was all the new people. Im glad youre here! Over the years, Ive tried hard to remember peoples names, but during this past fall it was ridiculously difficult to do that. What a blessing! I do believe we set a world record for the largest new members class at All Nations. I told Council last fall: I think I got called to a new congregation without going anywhere. And many of the newer people many of you! are getting involved. Thank you! Are we finding ways to go beyond initial welcome and get to enfolding and discipling?

This question is on my mind (and the Elders) a lot of the time. Over the year, Ive been involved in a peer learning group with the other Maritime Christian Reformed pastors. This was funded by a grant through our denominations Pastor-Church Relations Office. Our theme has been the Missional Church. This means understanding that our reason for existence as a church is to be on Jesus mission engaging our communities and friends with the gospel. And that everything we do as a church should come out of that mission. I dont think many of us need to get busier than we already are, but it is right to properly conceive how we see our congregation. On this level, I cant say how grateful I am that you have made it possible for me and my family to live in the heart of Halifax. Over 9.5 years, I think I really have gotten to know my neighbourhood and many people. I can hardly walk around for 20 minutes without saying hi to people. But its an ever-renewing call, right? I and we all can try to do this better, and more consistently. And we can see how our daily vocations are part of Gods mission (definitely a highlight of Reformed theology). Lets live unashamed of the gospel, which is the power of God for the salvation of all who believe (Romans 1:16). Thanks to Elna for administrative work for me and us all, and for being a true partner in ministry. Thanks to the Elders for their support, guidance, and prayers, and to the whole Council for their oversight. Thanks to Brad for partnering in the gospel as well. Thanks to you all for being friends in Christ. Through his Spirit, God has birthed us into the family of Christ, and the same Holy Spirit will keep growing us in Christ in order to be a blessing to our communities. I thank God for you constantly. Glory be to God in the church and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever! (Ephesians 3:21) - Pastor Dave Vroege

Elders Report
Elders provide spiritual leadership and oversight within the congregation. Our work is carried out not only by elders meeting and consulting with each other, but also through elders tending to the spiritual needs of individual members of the congregation. Each elder is assigned a care group, or a list of members and friends whose welfare will be their particular concern. Elders meetings, which take place once per month, are primarily occasions for the elders and pastor to support each other in looking after the needs of individuals in the congregation. During the past year, our elders identified and called on others in the congregation to support the work of the elders in providing prayer support, oneon-one support to individuals and other types of pastoral care. While much of our work as elders is confidential, we can report that, during the past year, we have been blessed in this ministry. We have seen many new Christians and new members embraced by our congregation. We have seen youth and young children profess their faith and make a commitment to following Jesus. We have rejoiced with parents in the baptism of their children. In providing guidance and spiritual care, elders have found that our members and friends appreciate our ministry. The elders played an important role in meeting the pastoral needs of the congregation during Pastor Daves sabbatical earlier in 2010. We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to provide a Sabbath rest for our pastor last year, from which he was able to return to our congregation refreshed and renewed. We said good-bye to Jane Porter partway through the year and pray for Gods blessings on her studies at Calvin Theological Seminary. We thank Jane for her faithful service. Those serving as elders at the end of the year were: Rachel Boehm, Len Diepeveen, Jessica Schuringa, Danny Walker and Dave Vroege. Rachel Boehm

Council Report
Council began the year anticipating the return of Pastor Dave from his sabbatical. Upon his return, Pastor Dave reported that he was thankful for his time away and that he felt he was able to achieve most of his sabbatical goals. He also reported that it was excellent, and it felt good. Council completed its work on an Abuse Prevention policy and implemented it throughout the year, by presenting it to the congregation and getting members who are in contact with children and youth on their registry. In response to the difficulty of finding office bearers to replace those who finish their terms, Council spent a day together in May asking questions such as what stops people from allowing their names to stand for nomination? and what might make office bearing an easier commitment? Among other changes, Council decided to decrease nights away from home at meetings by holding elder/deacon meetings and Council meetings on the same night each month. Another change was to decrease the term of office from three years to two years, with the option of renewing for another year or two. A Sunday School class was hosted by Council with the intention of demystifying the offices of elder and deacon, and explaining what service on Council means. Council recognized the need for ongoing debt reduction plans and building maintenance funds. It is encouraged by the Talent Challenge implemented by the fund raising group. Every year, there are changes around the Council table and this year we said good-bye to Wilf Van Zeumeren, Jane Porter and Rick Manual. Council is thankful for their time of service and their willingness to share their gifts as servant-leaders at All Nations. Finally, this year has been one of welcoming many new people to God's family at All Nations through baptism, Professions of Faith, those joining the new members class and also simply by regularly joining us for worship on Sunday mornings. Praise God for all these blessings. Jessica Schuringa

Deacons Report
Deacons: Rick Manuel (Chair), Sherri Bezanson (Scribe),Wilma Clancy, Martin Geertsema Deacons serve by showing mercy to the church and to all people. They received this task in the early church when the apostles designated special persons for the work of mercy (Acts 6; 2 Cor.8-9). In Christs name the deacons relieve victims of injustice. By this they show that Christians live by the Spirit of the kingdom, fervently desiring to give life the shape of things to come. Deacons are therefore called to assess needs, promote stewardship and hospitality, collect and disburse resources for benevolence, and develop programs of assistance. They are also called to speak words of Christian encouragement. Thus, in word as well as deed, they demonstrate the care of the Lord himself (Psalter Hymnal, pg. 1005). Deacons are called to minister to rich and poor alike, both within the church and in the wider community. The congregation entrusts the deacons with resources with which to be both compassionate and discerning. True benevolence is a quality of our life in Christ and not merely a matter of responding to financial need. All Nations typically has five deacons. However, this past year there have been four. Rick Manuel served as chair until his early departure from the deacons due to his move. Sherri Bezanson served as scribe and maintained documentation as well as acted as interim chair upon Ricks departure. Martin Geertsema maintained the books for the churchs benevolence fund. Wilma Clancy coordinated the designated offering schedules, distributed offering envelopes and coordinated meals for congregation members when needed. Sherri Bezanson completes her term as deacon in March 2011. The deacons are eager to welcome incoming deacons. The deacons are most visible in congregational life on Sunday mornings: taking offering and announcing upcoming offerings, opportunities for congregational involvement, etc. Behind the scenes, the deacons respond to the needs of people who are part of the congregation as well as those in the community, providing assistance from the food

pantry and the benevolence fund. Along with the pastor and elders, the deacons are also part of the church council. The deacons rotate responsibility for monitoring and responding to calls to the deacons line. Referrals to the deacons line come via various avenues: Emily Hutten with the ARK Youth Drop in Center; Elna as Community Networking Coordinator; and various other community agencies. Drawing on the congregations offerings to the Benevolence Fund, the deacons assess the needs of callers and, when possible and appropriate, provide assistance with one-time urgent needs such as power bills, heating oil, emergency transportation, eye glasses, and dental work as well as many other types of assistance. The deacons also provide modest amounts of ongoing financial support, on behalf of the congregation, to a few members and friends. Within the congregation the deacons coordinate and/or support several ongoing ministries: Christmas Hampers, Sunday Suppers at St. Andrews United Church, Valley Pumpkin Project (for Canada Foodgrains Bank), Brunswick Street Mission Saturday Breakfast program, etc. Our ministry as deacons is complemented and extended by Elna Siebrings work as Community Networking Coordinator. She is our eyes, ears and hands in the wider community and enables us to be more effective in our ministry. Offering envelopes and pre-authorized giving arrangements are available to all who wish to contribute regularly to any or all of the following: Ministries Fund, Building Fund, Debt Reduction Fund, Benevolence Fund and the weekly designated cause. If anyone would like to receive envelopes or join the pre-authorized giving plan, please speak with one of the deacons. The deacons continue to feel richly blessed by the ongoing generosity of the congregation in giving to the benevolence fund, which supports us in being the hands and feet of Christ. Thank you for your ongoing support. Rick Manuel, Chair of Deacons Sherri Bezanson, Interim Chair of Deacons

Community Networking Coordinators Report

The community Networking Coordinator (CNC) is a 12-hour per week position that was created in 2002 out of a ministry need at All Nations. I give thanks to God for the many ways the congregation supports this ministry through your prayers and words of encouragement. I am also grateful for those of you who serve with your time and others who give donations to share with those in need. It is one of the ways we are Salt and Light in the world.

Hopes for 2011, the Lord Willing:

Quinte Christian High School will be with us again from June 11-17. Serve on Halifax Corrections Canada chaplaincy and COSA board. Continue to host the Circle of Chairs as a way of networking with other churches and agencies. Coordinate a visit in June to the Halifax area for Steve Kabetu, Race Relations for Christian Reformed Church. The purpose of this visit is to gain an understanding of the history of Aboriginal People and African Canadian People in Nova Scotia. Continue to seek ways to be a light and salt in the community around us.

Highlights for 2010

This is the fifth year that Quinte Christian High School Grade 12 class has come to Halifax for a week in June to serve in our church and community. This school has blessed us and the community with their 500 hours of service work. The monthly Circle of Chairs gathering has been growing. There have been up to 20 people in attendance. This gathering is to support, encourage and share what is happening in the city in meeting needs and addressing issues of poverty. Support for Saturday Breakfast at Brunswick Street Mission has been growing. I am thankful for the help of Gayle Nanninga and Naomi Pleizier who are regular Saturday morning breakfast attenders. Karen Long was here in the fall on a 10-week internship with Service Link. She served at Parker Street Food bank, the breakfast program, St. Mary's Basilica Coffee Drop-In and assisted with service work in the community. I am thankful for a church who supports the ministry of Community Networking with their prayers and financial giving. I am thankful for the deacons, Pastor Dave, Brad Close and students who provide encouragement and support through regular meeting times.

Elna Siebring, Community Networking Coordinator

Christian Reformed Campus Ministry

A huge thank you goes out to the All Nations congregation for its continuing support of the Christian Reformed Campus Ministry in Halifax! We rejoice in seeking to offer welcome, hospitality, and encouragement to students as they journey through their formative years. Throughout the years, our Sunday lunches have been a hugely important interface between All Nations and the Campus Ministry. The lunches provide students with a safe place to relax, enjoy a home-cooked meal, meet new people from the congregation and deepen existing relationships. We thank God that these times of fellowship continue to be a great blessing for many people. As I (Brad) said last year (and will probably say every year!) the present and future of this Campus Ministry is focused on identifying, mentoring and equipping student leaders. This is how the ministry will expand in mission and will remain vibrant, healthy, and strong in the future. Right now I am pouring into about a half dozen students who have clear leadership gifts. One of those students, Desire MacNeil, is doing a part-time internship with Campus Ministry, while two of those students, Allie McTaggart and Katrina MacNeil, are being supported financially through our Emerging Leadership initiative. To give you a view into Campus Ministry from the perspective of a student leader, here are some reflections from Katrina MacNeil: Campus ministry has been an incredibly enjoyable and challenging experience. Campus ministry has been a safe place to heal and to be made new. Two years ago, when I first came to Halifax, a CRC campus ministry outreach would have been the very last place I wanted to be. Yet ever faithfully, God has since shown me that I was very wrong to think such ill things. The Gathering, a bi-monthly Sunday evening service consisting of: the Lords Supper, a potluck, worship and a bible study, is one of the most intimate programs of Campus Ministry. The course of the evening allows for students to build community collectively with each other and God. The Lords Supper is followed by a celebratory feast, a potluck, and after this usual joyous time of laughter and eating, the students transition into a time of worship and biblical discussion. It has been magnificent to witness how God has moved in and through the group. I am eternally gratefully that

God has given me this community, to love and be loved, for God and for each other. One final note for your consideration: This spring, the Halifax Campus Ministry will be hosting the annual Christian Reformed Campus Ministry Association conference. This is a bi-national conference that will run from April 28 to May 1. We are circulating a full color brochure that lays out all the details for the conference. The theme of the conference is SHALOM Making community the ministry: Gods kingdom vision for shalom is relevant to the hearts of those in our neighborhoods. Gods Spirit is leading us to act out/embody that vision through enabling the gifts of local churches, empowering the ideas of students and faculty on campus, and engaging the needs and desires of the larger community. Please pray for the Campus Ministry and that the conference we are planning will be a huge success. Pray for people who are joined with us in service to Christ, and especially that Gods Spirit will fill, guide and empower those who are part of our faith community. Brad Close, CRC Campus Pastor in Halifax

Education Committee
The Education Committee leads and coordinates Christian education programs at All Nations Church for children, young people and adults. Sunday School programs take place during the academic year after worship services, with sessions lasting about 40 minutes. Classes for children up to Grade 12 run from September-June each year, often with a change of teachers in February. For adults, the year has two 17-week terms: September to January and March to June. Between the two adult terms is an interim program. Classes for Youth The younger children, comprised of approximately 18 students (Grades 2 to 8), follow the Walk With Me curriculum, published by Faith Alive Christian Resources, a division of CRC Publications. Classes for children aged three through Grade 1 did not start up last fall due to minimal attendance. The high school group, currently comprised of 3 students, follows a varied curriculum. In early 2010 they were working through a Heidelberg Catechism program, and in late 2010 they began a study of the book Colossians Remixed. Teachers in the youth program during 2010 were as follows: Randy VanZeumeren Jellica Jahncke Mary Jane Chesnutt Justin Renkema Susan Diepeveen Alice Veenema Elna Siebring Julie Close Catherine Perrott

The 2010 spring classes were as follows: A study of the book of Hebrews, led by Siep Vander Zwaag A discussion group studying the book The Upside Down Kingdom, by Donald Kraybill, led by Randy VanZeumeren The 2010 fall classes were as follows: God Wins, a study of the book of Revelations, with materials from Faith Alive Christian Resources, led initially by Nick Bierma and then by Valerie Walker and Siep Vander Zwaag A discussion group studying the book The God I Dont Understand by Christopher Wright, led by Danny Walker This past years interim program, in February 2010, focused on the rise of militant atheism and possible Christian responses. The Education Committee (Julie Close, Emily Hutten, Randy VanZeumeren, Carrie Vroege and Danny Walker)

Classes for adults The committee continues to organize adult classes each term. In an effort to bolster class numbers, the committee decided to hold two classes, rather than three, each term, one of which would be a Bible study.

Fellowship Committee
The committee members are Sarah Dykstra, Valerie Walker, Linda Winham, Adam Pelley and Vicki VanZeumeren. Formally organized Fellowship events in 2010 included a stand-up luncheon following Easter morning worship, a picnic in June, a fall hike, two Games Nights, one evening of storytelling, a potluck supper in the Advent season, two Fellowship lunches and one infamous event that involved solitary, and yet simultaneous, applepicking. Thank you to those of you who strengthen our hospitality in myriad ways, including: extending and reinforcing invitations to Fellowship Events, offering drives, bringing a game to share at Games Night, or lending a hand in the kitchen when we are all sharing a meal together. The goal of Fellowship events is to provide opportunities to gather as community and to know and love one another better. We thank God for the work of the Spirit who makes us one.

Property & Maintenance

The Property and Maintenance Committee worked hard this past year making improvements to and maintaining our church building and manse This committee also coordinates facility rentals and any building-related efforts and plans. Projects included: Church Building: Quinte Christian High School painted the small Sunday school room off the fellowship hall. A dad from the Quinte group installed plumbing in a basement room. The janitor room has been relocated to a larger space. Regular furnace maintenance. Thanks to everyone who helped with the fall clean-up and putting plastic on the church windows. Thanks to Naomi Pleizier and the Aliant Foundation for donating the new-to-us office computer. Thanks to John Winters for his faithful custodial work at the church and Sydney Howe who fills in when John is away. Manse: -

Valerie Walker

New oil fibre glass oil tank installed Renovations to the upstairs bathroom

Upcoming projects: The manse will need new roof shingles Repairs to the church soffets Projects pending: Proposal for repair of the foundation, windows and brick work at the church. Building/Property Use by the following groups: Narcotics Anonymous Artist in Residence COSA (Circle Of Support and Accountability) rents a room upstairs Scottish Country Dancers, Weddings, Walter Kemp Singers, and other community groups Community Garden Martin Geertsema and Elna Siebring

Worship Committee
In last years Annual Report, Doug Porter, former worship committee chair, wrote, The Worship Committee is responsible for tending to the worship life of our congregation. There are no better words that I have for our missional statement so Ill leave it at that. This past year has seen many changes, however. After chairing his last meeting on April 26, Doug Porter stepped down when the Porters left for Michigan. They appointed me, Christina Glidden, to assume the new vacancy. Many thanks to the committee for helping me fit into my new role, with help, guidance and much great feedback. Currently the committee consists of Dave Vroege, Justin Renkema, Holly Bell, Christina Glidden, Carolyn Poel, Dale Poel, Kevin Walker, and Mary Jane Chestnutt. Some highlights of the last year include: A beautiful acknowledgement of Roma Angus who has served faithfully as Choir director. Roma stepped down only to come back for the season of Advent and Christmas with a special seasonal choir. Many thanks to Roma for her years of dedicated service. When Rosine Cubitt moved away, Valerie Walker took over the coordination of the Music Makers services held periodically. Music Makers is a great way to get many different ages and musical talents together to worship God in music. Thank you to Rosine and Valerie. Dale Poel organized a mens choral quartet that was a blessing. There may be more of this form of praise coming in the future. Music and its discussion and reflection has been a large part of the Worship Committees business, and we are so grateful for the music team, morning and evening accompanists, be they organ, piano, guitar, drums, violin, voice and other instruments. Many thanks music team and accompanists! We were sad to lose Ben Diepeveen when he went off to France.

Dorette Pronk has been wonderful with her work with the children, whom she helps to worship in dance and flag praise. Many thanks, Dorette! Pastor Dave attended a seminar in June in Grand Rapids called Multimedia in Worship. Were grateful for that and already are reaping the benefits. This past Advent season, Pastor Dave preached a compelling account of Luke chapter 1, as a prelude to Luke 2 on Christmas Day. Thank you, Dave! Worship services on Sunday evenings continued as they had been with the traditional Lectio Divina format in the library, except for the weekend that the Quinte Christian High School group was here, when the whole group worshiped in the sanctuary, led by Doug Porter, a service that was appreciated by many. Our committee reflected on the diversity of preaching styles weve heard from other pastors, members of our own congregation, to Nick Biermas sermon in which he quoted scripture from memory. We are grateful for this diversity of gifts inside and outside our congregation.

In all this I would like to express on behalf of the Worship Committee that we feel blessed by the gifts we can bring to God with our Worship at All Nations Church. Christina Glidden for the Worship Committee

Kids' Clubs
The Boys and GEMS clubs of All Nations meet on alternate Friday nights throughout the school year. Approximately 25 kids, ages 6 to 13, meet together at the church from late September to the end of April. They are from our own congregation, the neighbourhood and from other congregations in Halifax. This year, we are excited to welcome four new girls in grade one. There are many adults who provide leadership for the clubs through music, snack service and leading small groups. We are blessed to be led in worship by Rob Hutten, Mary Jane Chesnutt, Dave Vroege and Jessica Schuringa. This year we are practicing how to Feed the Fire: how to respond to God's desire to have an authentic, whole-hearted relationship with us. After worship, we meet in smaller groups to make wood projects or bake cookies or work on other projects planned by our creative leaders. Our group leaders are Paula Van Bendegem, Abby Vander Jagt, Christina Vander Velde, Rachel Boehm, Paul Van der Est, Simon Walker and John Van Bendegem. Wilma Clancy ensures that a snack arrives and is served, and fills in any other gaps as necessary. Jessica Schuringa

All Nations CRC

Financial Statements and Budget

ALL NATIONS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Balance Sheet December 31, 2010
Dec-10 ASSETS Dec-09

Current Assets Bank Accounts 1010 General 1020 Building 1030 Debt Reduction 1050 Refugee Total Bank Accounts 1100 Receivables Total Current Assets Capital Assets 1610 Church Property 1611 Church and contents - purchase 1612 Church - capital improvements 1613 Disposal of Capital Assets Total 1610 Church Property 1620 Manse Property 1621 Manse Purchase 1622 Manse - Capital Improvements Total 1620 Manse Property Total Capital Assets
TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCES

25 357 11 798 3 826 1 881 42 862 1 131 43 993

33 456 7 607 1 989 26 926 69 977 978 70 955

125 000 167 177 (1 178) 290 999 150 000 17 500 167 500 458 499 502 492

125 000 167 177 (1 178) 290 999 150 000 17 500 167 500 458 499 529 454

Liabilities Current Liabilities 2010 Accounts payable - other 2010 Accounts payable - special offerings 2010 Accounts payable - ministry shares 2220 Deferred contributions

5 594 164 543 6 301

5 105 4 389 3 644 543 13 681

Long Term Liabilities 2715 Mortgage Payable - Church Roof Total Long Term Liabilities Total Liabilities Fund Balances 3000 Ministries Fund 3050 Investment in Capital Assets 3100 Building Fund 3200 Debt Reduction Fund 3500 Refugee Fund Total Fund Balances
TOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCES

59 000 59 000 65 301 20 000 399 499 11 985 3 826 1 881 437 191 502 492

68 000 68 000 81 681 20 597 390 499 7 763 1 989 26 926 447 773 529 454

Balance Sheet

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ALL NATIONS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Ministries Fund - Statement of Revenue and Expenditures and Fund Balance For the period ended December 31, 2010 2011 Budget 4 Ministries Fund - Revenue 4010 Ministries fund contributions 4015 Building Use 4025 Interest 4040 Grants 4041 MDC Community Networking Grant 4042 CRHM Continuing Ed. Assistance 4043 CRCNA SCE Grants Total 4040 Grants 4050 CEC Pulpit Supply Reimbursement Total 4 Ministries Fund - Revenue 6 Ministries Fund - Expenses 6100 Salaries and Benefits 6110 Salaries 6111 Pastor - salary 6112 Pastor - housing allowance (not in totals) 6120 Community Networker 6130 Office Administrator 6131 Custodian 6140 Temporary support staff Total 6110 Salaries 6150 Benefits 6151 Pastor - books & subscriptions 6152 Pastor - travel expense 6153 Pastor - prof. development 6154 Pastor - sabbatical 6160 Canada Pension Plan 6161 Employment Insurance 6165 Health/Dental/Life insurance 6170 Ministers' Pension Plan 6175 Staff/Volunteer Development Total 6150 Benefits Total 6100 Salaries and benefits 6200 Administration 6205 Office Supplies, postage 6210 Office Equipment 6215 Telephone and internet 6220 Computer supplies 6225 Council Discretionary Budget 2010 Actual 2009 Actual

153 395 12 400 -

155 913 12 400 -

143 775 10 711 -

149 863 4 212 -

1 000 1 000 166 795

500 500 168 813

200 154 685

1 000 1 000 100 155 175

50 605 21 000 11 257 1 251 7 238 500 70 851 200 400 400 2 663 1 525 3 598 8 556 500 17 842 88 693

48 872 21 000 11 010 1 200 7 066 500 68 647 200 400 400 3 600 2 594 1 512 3 461 8 148 500 20 815 89 463

48 872 21 000 11 010 1 200 6 656 650 68 387 113 211 17 1 328 2 594 1 503 3 461 8 148 16 17 391 85 778

47 790 21 000 10 970 1 000 6 927 1 050 67 738 168 336 391 1 715 2 538 1 482 3 452 8 148 838 19 068 86 806

750 2 800 100 300

1 100 2 800 150 300

524 27 2 208 49 201

1 089 2 767 56 284

Ministries Fund

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ALL NATIONS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Ministries Fund - Statement of Revenue and Expenditures and Fund Balance For the period ended December 31, 2010 2011 Budget 6226 Pastor discretionary 6230 Liability insurance 6235 Bulletins, directories, newsletters 6240 Bank Charges Total 6200 Administration 6300 Worship 6305 Worship Supplies 6306 Sanctuary Accessories 6310 Bibles and Songbooks 6315 Choir 6320 Music Resources and Worhip Team 6325 Children in Worship 6330 Copyright 6335 Sound System 6340 Guest Accompanist Honourarium 6345 Guest speaker honorarium 6350 Nursery 6355 Organ and Piano maintenance Total 6300 Worship 6400 Outreach 6410 Coffee Break materials 6411 Coffee Break child care 6415 Community Networking - supplies 6420 Saturday Breakfast 6425 Promotion 6430 Literature Total 6400 Outreach 6500 Teaching 6505 Small Group Ministry 6510 SS curriculum and materials 6515 Library 6520 Kids Clubs 6522 Little Lambs 6525 Youth Group Total 6500 Teaching 6600 Fellowship 6605 Fellowship supplies 400 1 105 1 100 150 6 705 Budget 300 1 075 1 000 150 6 875 2010 Actual 339 1 075 1 088 148 5 659 2009 Actual 295 575 990 141 6 197

200 200 130 120 250 150 300 825 100 600 2 875

200 200 300 120 250 150 300 1 125 100 500 3 245

217 190 251 59 145 119 129 825 42 464 2 442

80 463 69 53 112 1 125 55 277 2 234

120 500 200 550 100 50 1 520

120 1 080 200 550 100 50 2 100

470 97 642 1 208

50 930 144 534 27 1 686

600 1 800 1 000 100 3 500

1 900 700 300 2 900

182 1 646 1 828

2 068 2 068

900

1 000

755

894

Ministries Fund

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ALL NATIONS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Ministries Fund - Statement of Revenue and Expenditures and Fund Balance For the period ended December 31, 2010 2011 Budget 6606 Fellowship dinners 6610 Church picnic 6611 Anniversary Total 6600 Fellowship 6700 Building and Grounds 6710 Church 6715 Electricity 6716 Water 6717 Oil 6730 Maintenance 6735 Snow Removal 6740 Equipment 6745 Custodian Supplies 6750 Property Taxes 6755 Insurance Total 6710 Church 6770 Manse 6771 Electricity 6772 Water 6773 Oil 6780 Maintenance and Repairs 6785 Property Tax 6786 Insurance Total 6770 Manse Total 6700 Building and Grounds 6800 Other Ministries Support 6810 CRWM - Kallemyn Support 6812 RBC - Our Daily Bread 6813 Dalhousie Campus Ministry 6830 Maritime Deaconal Conference 6831 Diaconal Ministries East Canada 900 Budget 1 000 2010 Actual 755 2009 Actual 894

3 000 400 19 000 3 500 2 000 800 250 8 751 37 701 1 200 500 1 600 500 4 500 515 8 815 46 516

3 300 400 19 835 3 500 2 000 800 150 8 453 38 438 1 200 450 1 100 500 4 275 499 8 024 46 462

2 892 361 15 238 2 664 1 118 645 238 8 453 31 609 1 156 509 617 442 4 308 499 7 530 39 139

3 221 369 15 832 3 082 2 055 123 760 128 7 829 33 400 1 179 449 1 067 431 4 185 496 7 808 41 208

200 50 2 500 200 691

200 50 2 500 200 548

members [2010 - 70])

50 2 500 548 406 749 609 271 875 796 54 782

200 50 2 500 200 548 949 541 240 771 601 55 670

6840 Ministry Shares - Classical (2011: 100% based on 63 active, financially-able 6841 Classical Ministry Leadership Team 754 6842 General Expenses 249 6843 Ministry to Seafarers 528 6844 Church Planting 251 6846 Youth Ministry Team 310 6847 Dalhousie Campus Ministry 741 6848 Classis Home Missions Committee 75 6850 CHMC - New Church Development 739

406 750 609 271 875 796 54 782

Ministries Fund

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ALL NATIONS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Ministries Fund - Statement of Revenue and Expenditures and Fund Balance For the period ended December 31, 2010 2011 Budget 6852 Encounters Scholarship Fund 6853 Eastern Canada LDN 6854 Pastor's retreat 6855 Safe Church Team 6856 GEMS Leadership 6857 Kentville CRC 6858 Unitversity of Ottawa Campus Ministry Total 6840 Ministry Shares - Classical 90 75 126 191 126 517 4 772 Budget 81 54 189 142 5 008 2010 Actual 81 54 189 142 5 008 1 077 1 084 621 621 260 880 306 844 760 1 468 33 308 63 8 263 16 369 153 178 1 507 20 597 (2 104) 20 000 2009 Actual 61 72 48 192 4 200 954 960 542 542 217 779 271 791 673 1 300 30 229 7 287 14 985 156 078 (903) 21 500 20 597

6870 Ministry Shares -Denominational (2010: 70% based on 63 active financially-able members [2010 - 70]) 6871 Back To God Ministries International 970 1 077 6872 CR Home Missions 975 1 084 6873 Redeemer College 602 621 6874 Institute for Christian Studies 602 621 6875 Calvin College 183 260 6876 Calvin Theological Seminary 792 880 6877 Faith Alive Christian Resources 275 306 6878 Denominational services 1 030 844 6879 Fund for Smaller Churches 6880 Canadian Ministries Board 6881 Specialized Ministries 684 760 6882 CR World Missions 1 321 1 468 6883 Special Assistance Fund 8 33 6884 The Network and SCE 233 308 6885 The Network 63 Total 6870 Ministry Shares -Denominational 7 674 8 263 Total 6800 Other Ministries Support Total 6 Ministries Fund - Expenses Surplus / (Deficit) Opening Fund Balance Transfer to Debt Reduction Fund Closing Fund Balance 16 087 166 795 (0) 22 104 22 103 16 768 168 813 0 20 597 20 597

Ministries Fund

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ALL NATIONS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Building Fund - Statement of Revenue and Expenditures and Fund Balance For the period ended December 31, 2010 2011 31-Dec-10 Actual Other 2010 31-Dec-10 Actual Foundation * 31-Dec-10 Actual Total 2009 31-Dec-09 Actual

Budget

Budget

BUILDING FUND 8200 Building Fund Revenue 8201 Donations and Collections 8202 Bank Interest 8211 Donations and Collections - foundation Total 8200 Building Fund Revenue 8250 Building Fund Expenses 8251 Bank charges 8252 Maintenance and Repairs 8253 Appliances 8254 Furnace 8255 Organ repair 8259 Fundraising expenses - foundation Total 8250 Building Fund Expenses Surplus Opening Fund Balance Closing Fund Balance 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000 8 549 1 8 550 2 700 2 700 8 549 1 2 700 11 250 3 414 1 2 025 5 440

5 000 -

5 000 -

5 430 1 598

5 430 1 598 7 028 4 222 7 763 11 985

1 202 1 202 4 237 3 526 7 763

5 000 5 000 8 858 13 858

5 000 5 000 7 763 12 763

5 430 3 120 5 738 8 858

1 598 1 103 2 025 3 128

* This column represents donations designated very specifically for the potential foundation work and related expenses.
the "Actual-Foundation" column together equal the "Actual-Total" column.

The "Actual-Other" column and

8252 Maintenance and Repairs - detail

Manse bathroom project

5 430 5 430

Building Fund

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ALL NATIONS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Debt Reduction Fund - Statement of Revenue and Expenditures and Fund Balance For the period ended December 31, 2010 2011 Budget DEBT REDUCTION FUND ` 8100 Debt Reduction Fund Revenue 8101 Collections & Fulfilled Pledges 8102 Bank Interest Total 8100 Debt Reduction Fund Revenue 8150 Debt Reduction Fund Expenses 8151 Bank charges 8152 Mortgage interest Total 8150 Debt Reduction Fund Expenses Surplus Opening Fund Balance Mortgage repayment Transfer from Ministries Fund Closing Fund Balance $ Budget 2010 31-Dec-10 Actual 2009 31-Dec-09 Actual

10 000

10 000

10 729 0 10 729

10 162 0 10 162

10 000

10 000

2 360 2 360 7 640 3 826 (10 000) 1 466 $

3 325 3 325 6 675 1 989 (6 000) 2 664

1 1 995 1 996 8 733 1 989 (9 000) 2 104 3 826 $

2 434 2 434 7 728 260 (6 000) 1 989

10

Debt Reduction Fund

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ALL NATIONS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Refugee Fund - Statement of Revenue and Expenditures and Fund Balance For the period ended December 31, 2010 2011 Budget REFUGEE FUND ` 8400 Refugee Fund Revenue 8401 Sponsorship Revenue 8405 Bank Interest Total 8400 Refugee Fund Revenue 8450 Refugee Fund Expenses 8451 Refugee family expenses Budget 2010 31-Dec-10 Actual 2009 31-Dec-09 Actual

1 1

26 926 26 926

25 046

Total 8450 Refugee Fund Expenses Surplus Opening Fund Balance

1 881

25 046 (25 044) 26 926

26 926 -

Closing Fund Balance

1 881

1 881

26 926

11

Refugee Fund

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ALL NATIONS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Statement of Special Offerings Received and Remitted For the period ended December 31, 2010
Dec-31 2010 5 Special Offerings - received 5010 Local Ministries and Charities 5012 Hope Cottage 5013 Metro Pregnancy Centre 5014 Ark Outreach 5015 Parker Street Furniture Bank 5018 Adsum House Total 5010 Local Ministries and Charities 5050 National Non-CRC Ministries 5051 Citizens for Public Justice 5052 Coverdale Services 5053 Friendship Ministries Canada Total 5050 National Non-CRC Ministries 5090 Non-CRC Student Ministries 5091 Inter-Varsity Chr. Fellowship Total 5090 Non-CRC Student Ministries 5100 CRWRC 5101 CRWRC - General 5103 CRWRC - Cdn Foodgrains Bank 5104 CRWRC - World Hunger 5107 CRWRC - Peter Fish 5108 CRWRC - Refugee Sunday 5109 CRWRC - Free A Family 5110 CRWRC - Embrace AIDS 5111 CRWRC - Haiti 5112 CRWRC - Pakistan Total 5100 CRWRC 5150 CRWM 5151 CRWM - Kallemyn 5152 CRWM - General Total 5150 CRWM 5200 Other CRC Ministries 5202 Dalhousie Campus Ministry 5203 CR Home Missions 5205 Aboriginal Ministries 5206 Operation Manna 5208 Back To God Ministries International 5209 Calvin Theological Seminary 5210 Pastor Church Relations 5214 GEMS Girls' Clubs 5215 World Literature Ministries 5216 Safe Church Ministries Total 5200 Other CRC Ministries Total 5 Special Collections - received Dec-31 2009

824 711 2 311 402 125 4 654

277 347 1 030 469 169 2 292

196 196

427 248 234 909

333 333

372 372

1 171 1 495 557 328 482 4 102 1 908 10 043

1 724 528 78 596 189 657 3 772

2 132 700 2 832

2 017 415 2 432

2 474 304 287 441 190 327 4 022 22 081

2 125 271 171 269 1 413 152 311 253 182 5 147 14 924

Special Offerings

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ALL NATIONS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Statement of Special Offerings Received and Remitted For the period ended December 31, 2010
Dec-31 2010 7 Special Offerings - remitted 7010 Local Ministries and Charities 7012 Hope Cottage 7013 Metro Pregnancy Centre 7014 ARK Outreach 7015 Parker Street Furniture Bank 7017 Valley Pumpkin Project 7018 Adsum House Total 7010 Local Ministries and Charities 7050 National Non-CRC Ministries 7051 Citizens for Public Justice 7052 Coverdale Services 7053 Friendship Ministries Canada Total 7050 National Non-CRC Ministries 7090 Non-CRC Student Ministries 7091 Inter Varsity Chr. Fellowship Total 7090 Non-CRC Student Ministries 7100 CRWRC 7101 CRWRC - General 7103 CRWRC - Cdn Foodgrains Bank 7104 CRWRC - World Hunger 7107 CRWRC - Peter Fish 7108 CRWRC - Refugee Sunday 7109 CRWRC - Free A Family 7110 CRWRC - Embrace AIDS 7111 CRWRC - Haiti 7112 CRWRC - Pakistan Total 7100 CRWRC 7150 CRWM 7151 CRWM - General 7152 CRWM - Kallemyn Total 7150 CRWM 7200 Other CRC Ministries 7202 Dalhousie Campus Ministry 7203 CR Home Missions 7205 Aboriginal Ministries 7206 Operation Manna 7208 Back To God Ministries International 7209 Calvin Theological Seminary 7210 Pastor Church Relations 7214 GEMS Girls' Clubs 7215 World Literature Ministries 7216 Safe Church Ministries Total 7200 Other CRC Ministries Total 7 Special Collections - remitted Dec-31 2009

824 711 2 311 402 281 125 4 654

277 347 1 030 469 169 2 292

196 196

427 248 234 909

333 333

372 372

1 171 1 495 557 328 482 4 102 1 908 10 043

1 724 528 78 596 189 657 3 772

700 2 132 2 832

415 2 017 2 432

2 474 304 287 441 190 327 4 022 22 081

2 125 271 171 269 1 413 152 311 253 182 5 147 14 924

Special Offerings

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ALL NATIONS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Budget Summary For the period ended December 31, 2010

Ministries Fund
2011 Budget Revenue Collections and pledges Collections and pledges - foundation Special Offerings received Sponsorship revenue Other revenue Benevolence Fund 2010 Budget 2010 Actual 2011 Budget

Building Fund
2010 Budget 2010 Actual

Debt Reduction Fund

2011 Budget 2010 Budget 2010 Actual

Refugee Fund
2010 Actual

Special Offerings
2010 Actual 2011 Budget

TOTAL
2010 Budget 2010 Actual

153 395 13 400 166 795

155 913 12 900 168 813

143 775 10 911 154 685

10 000 10 000

10 000 10 000

8 549 2 700 1 11 250

10 000 10 000

10 000 10 000

10 729 0 10 729

1 1

22 081 7 523 29 603

173 395 13 400 186 795

175 913 12 900 188 813

163 053 2 700 22 081 10 914 7 523 206 270

Expenses Salaries and Benefits Administration Worship Outreach Teaching Fellowship Building and grounds Other ministries support Fundraising Refugee family Special Offerings remitted

88 693 6 705 2 875 1 520 3 500 900 46 516 16 087

166 795 (0) 22 104 22 103

89 463 6 875 3 245 2 100 2 900 1 000 46 462 16 768 168 813 0 20 597 20 597

85 778 5 659 2 442 1 208 1 828 755 39 139 16 369 153 178 1 507 20 597 (2 104) 20 000

5 000 -

5 000 5 000 8 858 13 858

5 000 5 000 5 000 7 763 12 763

5 430 1 598 7 028 4 222 7 763 11 985

2 360 -

2 360 7 640 3 826 (10 000) 1 466

3 325 3 325 6 675 1 989 (6 000) 2 664

1 996 1 996 8 733 1 989 (9 000) 2 104 3 826

25 046 25 046 (25 044) 26 926 1 881

22 081 22 081 7 523 (7 523) -

88 693 9 065 2 875 1 520 3 500 900 51 516 16 087 174 155 12 640 34 788 (10 000) 37 427

89 463 10 200 3 245 2 100 2 900 1 000 51 462 16 768 177 138 11 675 30 349 (6 000) 36 024

85 778 7 655 2 442 1 208 1 828 755 44 569 16 369 1 598 25 046 22 081 209 329 (3 059) 57 274 (9 000) (7 523) 37 692

(Deficit)/Surplus Opening Fund Balance Mortgage repayment Transfers Transfer to Benevolence Fund Closing Fund Balance

Budget Summary

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ALL NATIONS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Budget Notes Note 1 2010 actual contributions fell short of 2010 budget by $12,138 or 7.8%. However, the shortfall in giving was offset by expense account savings resulting in a surplus of $1,507 as explained in Note 8 below. The member contributions budget for 2010 has been set at $ 153 395 representing a 6.7% increase over 2010 actual giving The budget for account 4015, Building Use includes $700/month (March - Dec 2010) from the rental contract with the Chaplaincy office of Corrections Canada. The Chaplaincy office is renting one room in our building. Salaries have been increased to reflect the increase in the Consumer Price Index nationally in 2010. The non-cash Housing Allowance in account # 6112 is in italics because this number does not figure into the totals. The Housing Allowance represents the estimated value of this benefit. Account #6154, Pastor - sabbatical, was budgeted for $1,800 in 2009 and $3,600 in 2010. for a total sabbatical budget of $5,400. Note that in total over the two years only $3,043 was actually spent. The budget amount for 2011 has been reduced slightly to $19,000. In 2010 we burned 18,688 litres of fuel for a total cost of $15,238 and an average of $0.763 per litre. The 2011 budget is based on average consumption by month from 2006 to 2010. The budgeted average cost per litre is $0.85/litre Currently we are paying $0.875/litre 6840 Classical Ministry Shares Classis Eastern Canada increased the share per member from $71.54 to $75.74, a six percent increase. Because the number of active members has decreased from 70 to 63, the budget for Classical Ministry Shares has actually decreased by $236 6870 Denominational Ministry Shares increased from $167.92 per member in 2010 to $174.02 in 2011. Because the number of active members has decreased from 70 to 63 members, the budget for Denominational Ministry Shares has actually decreased by $588. Note that we currently pay 70% of our required shares. Each 10% is worth about $1,100. In other words, if we pay 60% of our required shares, the ministry shares budget would decrease $1,100.

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Note 3

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Note 5

Note 6

Note 7 We had a balanced budget for 2010, which means that we budgeted enough revenue to cover our expenses. Even though actual Ministries Fund Contributions (Account #4010) fell short of the budgeted amount by $12,138, we were able to finish the year with a surplus of $1,507. It is worth noting two reasons for the surplus: 1) lower than anticipated expenses and 2) rent from COSA, which was a new source of revenue in 2010. Without the COSA rent it is likely we would have had to deplete our reserve to meet our operating costs. Note 8 The Ministries Fund balance at December 31, 2010 is $20,000, which is a very healthy balance. The Ministries Fund balance is the operating reserve. The operating reserve balance is used almost entirely in the early months of the year to support our cash flow while we pay the insurance premium and heating bills. The reserve will replenish later in the year. In past years we always budgeted a deficit which put our reserve balance at risk but for 2010 a balanced budget was presented. As indicated in Note 8, we actually finished the year with a surplus of $1,507 increasing the operating reserve (the Ministries Fund balance) to $22,104. An operating reserve of $20,000 is sufficient to meet our operating needs through out the year so Council approved the transfer of $2,104 from the Ministries Fund to the Debt Reduction Fund. Note 9 The balance in the Building Fund on December 31, 2010 is $11,985. $3,128 of this balance has been specifically designated to the potential foundation project. $5,430 was spent in 2010 repairing/renovating the manse bathroom.

Budget Notes

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ALL NATIONS CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Budget Notes

Note 10 The balance in the Debt Reduction Fund on December 31, 2010 is $3,826. An additional $3,000 over the budgeted $6,000 was paid towards principal on the CRC Extension Fund mortgage for a total of $9,000 paid towards principal in 2010. The outstanding mortgage balance on December 31, 2010 is $59,000. For the past six quarters we have been paying interest at 3%. Interest payments have been budgeted at 4% for 2011. Note 11 The Refugee Fund was set up in 2009 to facilitate payments to our refugee family. $26,925 was transferred into the account by Awni Behnam, a relative of the family coming to Canada. These funds are restricted for the purposes of this family only and have been disbursed to them on a monthly basis throughout 2010.. For this reason there is a separate "accounting" fund and a separate bank account. The funds were completely disbursed by January 2011 and the account was closed at that time.

Budget Notes

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