“For we are God’s servants, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building.”

I Corinthians 3:9

A N N U A L R E P O R T

Building Community Transforming Lives Engaging the World

A Second Look 2016

Annual Report to the Congregation

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I will give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart….

Psalm 86: 12

Dear Friends,

The psalms are filled with the words of gratitude and thanksgiving to God. When we come to know the love and grace of Jesus Christ, we cannot help but to be filled with gratitude. Even in the midst of life’s challenges, struggles and pain, members

of our congregation speak to me about the goodness of God. They bear witness to the faith that sustains us all.

I am grateful for the faithful witness of our congregation throughout the year. We are blessed with members who care for one another, who witness to their faith by serving others in the community, and who give of their time and resources for the work of Christ’s church. Generosity of spirit arises from a grateful heart. God is good and we are grateful!

Your gifts in 2016 enabled us to carry out Christ’s mission in our worship, pastoral care, fellowship, education and mission. Our preliminary figures for 2016 indicate that we may have a deficit in the general fund for the year of approximately $26,000 out of a budget of $4.5 million. While this is a concern, it is remarkable that we were able to sustain the many vital ministries, programs and missions of the church. This deficit is the result of two factors:

� The church made the decision to provide additional uniformed security personnel when the building is open in the evenings. This unbudgeted and unanticipated expense was necessary due to increased concern about insuring the safety of the hundreds of members, guests and groups that use our facilities in the evenings.

� In 2016, a greater than average number of donors were not able to fulfill their pledges or make as large of a financial contribution as in prior years. If you were not able to fulfill your pledge during the past year, it would be very helpful to the financial strength of the church if you can fulfill your 2016 pledge in the first part of 2017.

I hope you will enjoy reading this report of the many ways in which we have sought to be faithful to Christ’s calling in the past year. I am grateful for all that our congregation has done to serve the Lord in worship, evangelism, mission, pastoral care, nurture and Christian fellowship.

Again, thank you for your committment to the ministry of Second Church. May the grace and peace of Jesus Christ be with you as we seek to serve him together in 2017.

Yours in Christ,

Dr. Lewis F. Galloway Senior Pastor

Letter from the Senior Pastor

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WORSHIPWorship is the center of our life together as a

congregation. In worship we glorify God, offer our thanks to God, and bring before God our prayers for one another and for the world. In worship we are filled with God’s Spirit, nurtured by word and sacrament in our faith and understanding, and sent into the world to be Christ’s servants. We have six Sunday worship services including the 8:15, 9:30, 11 a.m. Morning Services, the Service of Wholeness and Communion (10:35 a.m.), Families@Five and Second@Six. In addition, we have special worship opportunities throughout the year such as Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, Great Banquet, May Memorial Service and four Christmas Eve services. Special appreciation is expressed to our ushers, communion preparers, greeters, seasonal decorators and many others who work behind the scenes to provide for these services.

During 2016, 23 individuals were baptized (1 adult and 22 infants). Second’s pastors officiated 13 weddings; 4 of those were off-site. There were 45 member deaths and 8 non-member deaths. Of the 51 funerals and memorial services, 36 were held at the church.

MUSIC AND FINE ARTSSecond’s Music and Fine Arts programs are vibrant

and active, with ministries for all ages, from age 2 through adult. As disciples, we join together to praise and glorify God through worship, rehearsal and spiritual fellowship. We are ever grateful for the wisdom and guidance of our lay leaders and the commitment, dedication and support of our congregation. From the meditative services of Holy Week to the joyful celebration of Easter, from the mystery of Pentecost with music from the four corners of the sanctuary to songs from around the globe on World Communion Sunday, and ending the year with festive carols and anthems, the primary movements of the liturgical year were imbued with significance.

The Children’s Choir School continues to encourage a life of discipleship and service in our youngest artists through weekly classes and the leading of worship music at Sunday morning and evening services. Learning hymns, responses, and choral works, children grow in the knowledge of scripture through song and become full participants in the worship life of the church. Members of our Carol Choir joined the Sanctuary Choir for the Lenten concert featuring Mendelssohn’s Elijah, and joined Beecher Singers for a special Lessons & Carols service. In addition, Choir School presented Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in May. We were pleased to also offer music instruction in the 2- and 3-year-old Sunday School classrooms this year.

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For the second year, the Music and Fine Arts Department presented a summer Creative Arts School program for children in grades 1-6 as a complement to Vacation Bible School. The afternoon program engaged children in music, acting, visual arts and movement classes as they experienced the fundamentals of artistic expression, process and technique. We welcomed workshops in African Dance, Storytelling and Fabric Dyeing by visiting artists.

Engaging the gifts and talents of the people of God, the Music and Fine Arts Department is called to nurture an intergenerational community of faith. The Handbell Ensemble and Second Winds eagerly welcome both youth and adult participants. Both ensembles experienced significant musical growth in the past year. Members of the Handbell Ensemble joined with the Beecher Singers in the service of Advent Lessons and Carols for Second@Six. In October, Second Winds joined with our professional musicians to lead worship, fostering passion for music and for community music-making. The invitational spirit within each ensemble creates inviting, comfortable settings for spiritual and musical growth as we praise and glorify our God and nurture a community of faith where Jesus Christ transforms lives.

In addition to their music offerings at the Second@Six services, Beecher Singers provided music for Ash Wednesday Services and performed a standing-room only outreach concert for the third-year at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus, Indiana, in December.

Other examples of sharing our abundance of Christ’s love and our gratitude include the Children’s Choirs participation in the Ronald McDonald House Holiday Open House, members of the Sanctuary Choir spreading holiday cheer with Santa at the Hooverwood Jewish Home, and beginning a deeper relationship with churches in the Partners in Ministry program.

Two lay-led small groups continued for a second year: Member Tom Ristine developed and taught a six-week intergenerational Guitar Class to prepare youth and adults to play a variety of Christmas Carols. Several members of the class then shared their new expertise by participating in a Families@Five Worship Service and the 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship Service. A Book Club exploring a wide variety of literature met weekly throughout the program year.

The Fine Arts Advisory Team’s ministry area curated year-round exhibits in McFarland Hall and the hallways outside CenterPoint Counseling. Members of the team created personal cards for College Student Care Packages. Notable accomplishments include a more diverse all-church art exhibit; a Fine Arts meditation

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corner on the third floor; the procurement of Biblical etchings of Joan Bohlig with memorial funds of Betty Salwak, in collaboration with Children and Family Ministries. The organization Christians in the Visual Arts (CIVA) brought the traveling exhibit, Come to the Table, to our church in December. Four of the pieces were used during the service of Advent Lessons and Carols, creating a meaningful combination of Word, Sacrament, Music and Art.

The SanctuaryChoir (Sept-May) and Summer Choir ( June-Aug) offer diverse, scripturally-informed, artistically excellent repertoire that enhances each Sunday’s worship. These ensembles nurture the faith and provide a strong spiritual foundation for both its members and for our congregation as together we experience God’s presence as a community of faith in weekly worship. Two highlights for the Sanctuary Choir this year was the study, preparation and semi-staged performance of Felix Mendelssohn’s Elijah in conjunction with the Lenten preaching series. The choir also embarked on a European Concert Tour that took us through significant places in Reformation history and in the lives of Martin Luther and J.S. Bach: Eisenach, Wartburg Castle, Wittenburg, Leipzig, and more. We were spiritually enriched and returned home with a greater sense of purpose and understanding of our calling. To quote Martin Luther, “...next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.”

MEMBERSHIPMembership at the beginning of 2016 stood at 3,920.

� Received 93 people as new members

� There were 45 member deaths and another 131 people removed from the rolls.

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STEWARDSHIP AND ENDOWMENTENDOWMENT

In 2016, our Endowment Fund distributed $2,020,149 for mission, worship, music, fine arts, Christian education, Lake Fellows, Footsteps of Faith, CenterPoint Counseling, Children’s Circle Preschool, building maintenance and improvements, and other ministries. For more detailed information on the growth of the Endowment in 2016, see the financial report.

An endowment is different from a savings account or rainy day fund. Its purpose is to generate funds. Our Endowment is not a substitute for contributions we make today. But the income generated by the endowment contributions of past generations greatly expands our ability to do ministry.

Your gift to the Endowment will continue your support of Second far into the future.

For more information on making a gift through your will, life insurance, and/or estate, (or to inform us that you have already done so), please contact John Koppitch at JKoppitch@SecondChurch.org. No minimum contribution is required. The Beecher Society (consisting of those who have informed us that the church in their estate plan) has 155 members.

175TH ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN

A passion for serving others has characterized Second from the very beginning in 1838. To celebrate our 175th Anniversary, we launched a $5 million campaign for mission and program. Through the end of 2016, $4,478,312 has been contributed. Four mission causes were chosen for the Campaign, and because of these contributions, the impact has been considerable:

� Westminster Neighborhood Services constructed and opened a new Adult Services Center (16,250 square feet) which has greatly expanded its ability to provide food, medical care, counseling, and adult education classes (high school equivalency, English as a Second Language, job training, cooking, and more).

� Northside Mission Ministry remodeled approximately 2,250 sq. ft. in the church, creating a food pantry that better serves community needs. The new pantry includes walk-in cooler and freezer units, a “shopping” area and waiting room for guests, and additional storage space.

� Children’s Circle Preschool provides scholarships to needy families. in 2016, three scholarships were given, including one to a family who came from our Food Pantry.

� The Enright Endowment Fund not only continues to support high school seniors in “Footsteps of Faith”, but it also supports the Young Adult Volunteer program.

THE ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN

The fall Stewardship Campaign solicits pledges of support for the General Fund. This Fund provides the foundation for all our ministries of worship, mission, discipleship, giving, and fellowship. Supporting it is the single-most effective contribution a member can make to our church!

In 2016, member contributions provided 80% of our budget. With that much at stake, making a pledge (or estimate of giving) is incredibly important, enabling our church officers to be faithful and effective managers of church resources.

Every pledge and contribution makes a difference, no matter the size.

CONGREGATIONAL LIFESmallgroups@Second Ministry: Since 2010 our congregation

has been involved in developing the small group ministry which has come to be called Smallgroups@Second. This ministry under the leadership of Dr. Jim Riley offers the valuable experience of personal growth through meeting together with others for fellowship, study and service. Over the past year many of the small groups studied books by James Bryan Smith, Nathan Foster and Sharon Garlough Brown. Two new couples groups were added to the number of small groups.

Men@Second: The new leadership team for men’s ministry at our church, which was formed by Dr. Jim Riley in 2015, continues to offer opportunities for men in our church to meet in small groups and informal events. Men@Second hosted a Colts game watching at Champps and a tour of Lucas Oil stadium.

Steak Dinner: The 33rd Annual Steak Dinner featured the Director of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Oliver Luck, who delivered a powerful spirit-filled message and an uplifting presentation. The dinner, chaired by Craig Demaree, helped to raise over $10,000 for the youth ministry at Shepherd Community Center.

Dads Ministry: Our ministry for fathers, which is led by Bob Getts, held monthly dinners for fellowship and offered a study of John Ortberg’s book The Life You Always Wanted.

Spiritual Growth Ministry: The Spiritual Growth Ministry Team’s fall spiritual formation conference on September 26-27 entitled “Reimagine Life with God” was attended by nearly 200 people. The conference speaker was Rev. Sharon Garlough Brown, pastor and well-known writer. During the year Spiritual Growth held several workshops including the Centering Prayer workshop. The Centering Prayer ministry team met weekly for prayer.

The Great Banquet: The Indianapolis Great Banquet, an ecumenical spiritual renewal and racial reconciliation ministry,

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held five weekend retreats that had over five hundred individuals involved. On October 8, Great Banquet celebrated its 20th anniversary and invited Bishop Benjamin and Dr. Enright to speak on the founding of the Great Banquet under their leadership. Since 1996, this retreat has drawn nearly 4,500 people from not only our membership but also from a wide diversity of people of different race and church affiliations. A men’s weekend and two women’s weekends were held in the spring and a men’s and a women’s weekend were held in the fall. Monthly gatherings were held on the first Thursday throughout the year.

The Men’s Fellowship Breakfast: The weekly Tuesday morning breakfast involved 75 men who studied the Gospel of Luke in a Bible study led by Dr. Jim Riley.

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ADULT EDUCATIONIn 2016, the adult education program

offered a wide array of classes and events for the spiritual and intellectual enrichment of the congregation and the community.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Sharon Garlough Brown, a Presbyterian pastor, retreat leader, spiritual director, and author led us to “Reimagine Life with God” at the fall spiritual growth retreat. She encouraged us to take small, practical, and meaningful steps in our lives in order to bring about change in our ability to see God more clearly in the midst of our busy lives as well as growing in our understanding of God’s work and our calling to participate in that work.

Harville Hendrix, an international speaker and prominent author delivered a workshop on “Life in Relationship” that addressed the challenges faced by all of us in our relationships with others and particularly those with whom we are closest. The seminar focused on the purpose of conflict and the most appropriate and beneficial ways of coping with and resolving it as well as the power and significance of conscious connection.

In addition to these special events, the regular adult education program offered a rich variety of opportunities for learning and growth:

REGULAR SUNDAY ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES

Coffee, Thoughts, and Theology was led by theologian in residence John Franke as well as Jim Montgomery, Cindy Baird, and Bill Graves. The class read and discussed books by John Franke, Barth for Armchair Theologians; Karl Barth, Dogmatics in Outline; James Cone, The Cross and the Lynching Tree; and Athanasius of Alexandria, On the Incarnation.

Koinonia gathers together for fellowship and to grow in faith through reading, sharing, and conversation. The class was coordinated by Wendy Drook and in 2016 the class read The Good and

Beautiful God by James Bryan Smith and Margin by Richard Swenson.

Upper Room offers a casual, intergenerational small group experience focused on in-depth Bible study and challenging discussions. Leadership is provided by members of the class and the group was coordinated by Tyson and Alicia Vaughn. In 2016, the class studied the Gospel of Mark and Isaiah.

Families in Christ is coordinated by Ann VanMeter and welcomes adults of all ages for discussion and fellowship. In 2016, read and discussed The Good and Beautiful Community by James Bryan Smith, as well as focusing on on living in the “sandwich” years of caring for children while also helping aging parents.

In addition to these regular classes, several other classes were offered on Sunday mornings throughout the year, including:

Christian Faith and the Plurality of Truth focused on the historical proliferation of Christian diversity and plurality as a central fact of the global church. The class explored questions such as the following: What are we to make of this plurality in light of the teaching of the Bible and the traditions of the church? How do we account for it theologically? How do we practice the unity of the church in the midst of this diversity? How do we relate to different religious traditions that are not Christian? The class, led by John Franke, developed the thesis that biblical and orthodox Christian faith is inherently and irreducibly pluralist and that truth itself is characterized by plurality.

The Christians You Don’t Know examined Christian religious traditions that are not well known or viewed with suspicion by many mainline Christians. The class was taught by Don Knebel and explored the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Mennonite and Amish traditions, the Seventh Day Adventists, the Jehovah’s Witnesses, and the Mormons.

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Making Sense of the Trinity started from the premise that while the confession of the Trinity is a central component Christian faith it is also one of the most controversial, difficult, and misunderstood notions in the history of theology. This class, led by theologian in residence John Franke, examined the origins and historical development of the doctrine of the Trinity, the debates and controversies that continue to animate contemporary discussions of the Trinity, and the ongoing significance of the Trinity for Christian faith and life in the modern world.

Figuring Out the Rest of Our Lives asserted that the Presbyterian tradition contains enormous resources for changing the direction of our lives and improving them. Using biblical passages, ancient as well as modern theologians, and the hymns of the church, this class, led by Wayne Boulton, encouraged us to reflect on God’s direction in and for our lives through a renewed and re-imagined consideration of the Reformed doctrine of election.

Bridging the Gap: Jewish Thought between the Testaments examined the approximately 400-year period between the end of the Hebrew Bible and the writing of the New Testament. While this is often thought of as a time when God was silent an extensive body of literature from this period shows the evolution of Jewish thought about the nature of God, the source of evil, the afterlife, and the expectation of a Messiah. This four-part series, led by Don Knebel, considered the most important of the so-called “intertestamental literature,” including the Dead Sea Scrolls, and explore its possible influence of Christian faith.

In addition to these Sunday morning classes, two classes were offered as part of the Wednesday night series:

Elijah and the Mission of God provided a study of the prophet Elijah, one of the most important and interesting figures in the Hebrew Bible and an important figure in the religious traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The class, led by

John Franke, took a closer look at the biblical stories concerning Elijah and considered his continuing significance in the three great monotheistic religious traditions of the world as well as in literature and the arts. In addition, we explored the role of Elijah in the larger mission of God and imagined ways in which our church can participate in this same mission as it continues in our own time and into the future.

No Home Like Place considered the ways in which our ideas of what it means to be home are deeply shaped by the places where our homes and communities are located--neighborhoods, towns, landscapes, local customs, familiar landmarks, etc. The class, led by John Franke, introduced a Christian theology of place as an integral part of what it means to be home and considered the significance of the places we live for Christian life and witness as well as the geographic location of Second Presbyterian Church in Washington Township for the mission of our congregation.

LIBRARYThe Church Library continues to be

an integral part of church life. In 2016, 1800 items were circulated. In addition to items circulated, many reference materials were used for research and study in the library. The pastors recommended 130 books for purchase, including several new titles for children. We added a new monthly display called “Five Good Books.” Our Theologian in Residence, John Franke recommends five books on a different subject each month. We also had many wonderful books donated this year by members of the congregation. The CD Ministry has continued to be an important part of the Library. In addition to offering sermon CD’s we have shown several people how to access the sermons online from their laptops and home computers. Our Library volunteers contributed 600 hours this year to help the library run smoothly.

Library storytimes continue to be made available on Thursdays to Children’s

Circle preschool. Our preschoolers have enjoyed seasonal stories and activities celebrating God’s creation. Library use among families with children enrolled in the preschool has steadily grown. Many families meet before and after preschool classes to enjoy our children’s books and to connect with other parents.

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PARTNERS IN MINISTRYPartners in Ministry (PIM) is a program funded by the Lake Endowment. Its

primary purpose is to support pastors, most of whom are serving small congregations throughout Whitewater Valley Presbytery.

Since its beginning in the fall of 2012, PIM has grown to include two pastor cohort groups—one meeting together in the Fort Wayne and surrounding areas and the second in and around Indianapolis.

At the present time, there are 21 participating pastors, who meet together to break bread and enjoy fellowship in a safe and confidential environment. Discussion topics vary widely. Additionally, individual mentoring has been a bedrock component of the program.

Participants very often express personal appreciation for the opportunity to meet together with colleagues -- to share resources and experiences, to discuss timely topics, to glean advice from peers, and to support each other through the joys and concerns of life and ministry. They are grateful to Second for this opportunity.

Rev. Barbara W. Parker (Barb) is the Program Director, of the Partners in Ministry program.

CENTERPOINT COUNSELINGIn 2016, CenterPoint Counseling experienced an exceptional year of ministry.

Through our counseling work, workshops and programs, we offered the best of care to well over a thousand people.

This past year, our therapists provided 6,937 hours of counseling and we welcomed 443 new intakes. As a result, our counseling revenues totaled $607,575. Of those revenues, $112,063 was paid by our Samaritan Fund, which helps with the cost of counseling when people also face financial challenges which might prevent them from getting counseling. In all, the staff worked with 947 different cases.

In addition, the staff of CenterPoint worked with approximately 1,900 people in various groups, workshops and trainings. A partial list of the groups and programs include Marriage Preparation and Enrichment, Parent Education, Parkinson’s Group, Grief Recovery, Mindfulness and Spirituality, and Sexual and Clergy Misconduct Prevention. CenterPoint also hosted a number of 12-Step Recovery Groups, Domestic Violence Recovery Groups and a group for people trying to address their co-dependency.

Several from the CenterPoint staff were also involved in our New Day ministry for children and families of divorce. This past year, New Day worked with 34 families, 47 adults and 59 children. The staff also trained and directed 34 New Day volunteers that helped to facilitate our groups and worked directly with the families.

CenterPoint Counseling continues to offer a satellite location at New Hope Presbyterian Church. The staff has offered counseling and program

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assistance to a number of Presbyterian and other churches in the community.

CenterPoint Counseling also hosted International Marriage Expert Harville Hendrix for both a public event with 225 in attendance and a training for therapists and clergy. The training had 30 people in attendance.

CenterPoint Counseling has a Board of 15 members and Steven Benz serves as President. The Executive Committee of the Board also includes Nancy Frick, Carol Applegate and Shawn Bennett.

CHILDREN AND FAMILYAt Second, we delight to see our children find a home at church

and grow as Jesus did in, “wisdom and stature, in favor with God and with people.” (Luke 2:40 and 52)

Our more than 100 Sunday Morning Children’s Ministry volunteers are witnesses to and nurturers of this delightful growth as they welcome our children week after week, teach them from our sacred text, and respond to their ever more challenging and insightful questions. Children in our preschool Sunday School classes enjoy getting to know their classmates, acting out stories, singing songs of praise and responding with crafts. This year, our Christian Education Team adopted the PC (U.S.A.)’s new curriculum, “Growing in Grace and Gratitude” for use with our preschool children and in multi-age settings. Early elementary students participate in our rotation curriculum, engaging stories in depth over a month of Sundays, through drama, games, mission, and art. 45 Degrees students welcome each other into a club house style classroom, dig deeper into stories and consider their responses to Christ’s teaching in their own lives. 45 Degrees students also engaged in mission activities throughout the year. Hosting IHN families on Friday nights and participating in Christmas Benevolence Grocery Shopping night are two of their favorites. On Sunday evenings, during the Second@Six worship service, children ages 4 - 5th grade gather together in one classroom for a multi-age experience with God’s word. An average of 110 children attended Sunday School each Sunday in 2016.

One place where the whole church is able to witness the growth of our children is in worship. In 2016, 24 new babies were welcomed into our church. Their birth’s were announced with a rose in worship

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and their families were visited by our Welcome Baby team, bearing gifts! 22 children were baptized in 2016. It is the special responsibility of our third-grade students to present newly baptized members with a story Bible. It is fitting that they should pass the Word of God onto their young sisters and brothers in faith as they themselves have just received a new Bible in honor of their study of our common life of worship and celebration of Communion. This year, 34 third-graders participate were welcomed to the table on World Communion Sunday. In addition to serving as Bible Presenters for Baptisms, our third graders, along with their families bear the Communion elements into worship each Sunday. As fourth graders, children have the opportunity to be trained as acolytes. Acolytes serve through their sixth grade year, taking seriously their responsibility to bear the light of Christ into our common worship and into their lives of discipleship. In the Families@Five worship service, children serve with their parents as hosts for worship, welcoming worshippers, bearing light and water, reading scripture, collecting offering and tidying the sanctuary after worship.

Worship is a public place where we witness the astounding growth of our children, but children will also be found alongside their parents and church family members serving in more quiet ways, sorting clothes on Monday nights, accompanying clients at our food pantry, weeding in the garden, making art with our friends from Noble, welcoming children to a Christmas party while their parents shop for clothes.

From 4 to 94, God’s growing children love to come to VBS! This year, our VBS curriculum team gave us “On The Road Again!” Through the stories, crafts, games, songs and worship, we we set out on a road of discovery, learning that God is with us wherever we go, that God has good plans for our adventure together, and that we can care for one another as we share the Good News of God’s love. Fifty percent of the nearly 300 children attending were visitors. We are particularly pleased that our oldest students are our most excited to attend! The 45 Degrees VBS kids get to tie-dye their own t-shirts, act out the stories in worship, and participate in a mission rotation that has them creating crafts alongside our adults with special needs, building ramps with SAWs and sewing puppy pillows for Riley with our Monday Sew-ers. On Friday of VBS week, this group hosted a snack bar after closing worship, raising over $700 for our Kenya partnership.

Parents are our children’s first faith mentors. The Children’s Ministries of Second Presbyterian Church serves as a partner to parents in the spiritual nurture of their children. One way that we are supporting parents is through Wednesday evening Connect Bible Study and Kids Connect. In 2016, the season started off as we joined a church wide focus on the story of Elijah. In the summer, we connected through conversations based on TEDtalks. In the Summer and Fall, children got to know our new talented and creative, child loving Christian Educator, Kat Barden. Kat brought us “Faith Book Friends” in the summer and remarkable ‘Postle Jack Tales in the fall. We especially enjoyed the season finale, a story telling and marshmallow roasting around the campfire! Families experienced deepening friendships and growing faith through this ministry.

CHILDREN’S CIRCLE PRESCHOOL

Children’s Circle Preschool (CCP) is the weekday preschool ministry of Second Presbyterian Church. The goal of the program is to introduce children to a variety of developmentally appropriate experiences through music, art, stories, movement, and play. Here children learn about God’s world in creative and enriching ways.

CCP has been serving the community since 1967. Many of our students are second generation attendees. We offer classes for children nine months to five years old in a nurturing, Christian setting. The mission of CCP is to extend the Second family of faith and its Christian traditions to young children in our congregation and

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in the community. Through our endowment, CCP is able to offer scholarships and financial assistance to families who may not otherwise be able to send their children to preschool.

We believe in a play based approach to learning. A child’s “job” is to play and through play develop a better understanding of the world around them. Our teachers use a variety of activities to encourage curiosity and reach learners at all levels. Every day at school is a different, exciting experience.

We provide children with special opportunities that enhance what they learn in their classrooms through extra programs like Music and Movement and Bible Time Adventure.

Our program also has one of the finest facilities in the area with large, bright, well-appointed rooms. Some special CCP events from 2016 included Donuts with Dad, Mothers’ Day Tea, Pumpkin Carving Night, Christmas Pageants, and Pre-K Spring Music Performance and Art Show.

CCP has a dedicated staff of 30 highly trained and experienced teachers who provide a loving and creative learning environment. Many of our staff members have served the program for more than 15 years. We believe in lifelong learning. All staff participate in yearly professional development, and put the knowledge they gain back into their classrooms.

More than 175 children attend Children’s Circle Preschool. Though currently only about 15% of CCP families are members of Second, they form a welcoming, close-knit community. For some children the Bible Time stories and prayers they experience at preschool are the first they have learned, and they take them home to share with their families.

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YOUTH MINISTRIESYouth Ministries had another wonderful year in 2016. There is no way to capture

the entire picture of all that transpired in ministry with and for young people in middle school, high school, and college, so here are a few of the highlights:

All of our weekly programs and special events focused on spiritual growth, Christian study, and/or fellowship. Youth meet weekly on Sunday mornings as well as Wednesday evenings. In addition, Youth Ministries hosted a fellowship event every six weeks on Sunday night in hopes of providing time for students to “be” together. Among these were a bonfire, a trip to Dave & Busters, and three retreats.

On Wednesday nights each week throughout the school year, students participated in Quest, Niners, and Trek and were encouraged in their faith through study, discovery, and fellowship. Quest is a middle school Bible study; Niners is our confirmation program; and Trek is our high school Bible study for sophomores and juniors. In addition, many high school upperclassmen serve as peer mentors for our confirmation group.

The high school seniors studied the early church and the life and writings of Paul and then traveled to Greece, Italy and Turkey through Footsteps of Faith in June.

Youth participated in leading worship throughout the year. Several served as liturgists on Sunday morning or Sunday evening. Almost 5o youth participated in worship leadership on Christmas Eve at 7:00 p.m. writing their own prayers and meditations, playing in the wind ensemble, providing music in the entry way, serving as ushers, or leading the candlelight service.

A wonderful group of Niners were confirmed in May and also participated in a congregation wide Service of Blessing and Holy Communion the first Wednesday in May.

During the summer, youth had the opportunity to participate in three service trips—middle school youth went to Cincinnati, OH to work with Rev. Adam Fronczek and Knox Presbyterian Church, while the high school students worked with Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, IL.

Throughout the summer our college-age fellowship group gathered several times for fun outings, meals, and time to simply hang out.

Our youth ministries fall retreat at Camp Pyoca focused on finding, creating, and becoming home. The middle school students also went on a fantastic winter get-away to Great Wolf Lodge in Ohio. The high school students took a weekend away at Jameson Camp on the west side of Indianapolis.

The church sent out more than 90 care packages to our college students just before finals in the spring and again before winter break. These are designed to help our college age young people to know that we are thinking of them while they are away.

Throughout the year the youth participated in several service projects including Souper Bowl of Caring, Kenya Carnival, Northside Mission Ministry, Christmas Benevolence, PW Bazaar, Crop Walk, and other workdays throughout the year.

We are grateful to the congregation, the incredible youth, and dedicated volunteers of Second for another amazing year together.

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YOUNG ADULTS@SECONDYoung Adults@Second is a ministry for adults in their 20s and 30s, married or

single, regardless of church membership. Our mission is to follow Jesus Christ as we seek to create community, practice our faith, and nurture leadership. We hope to offer a place of fellowship and faith with one another, as well as connect to the larger church and community. We especially want to be a place of welcome to new young adults to Second and to the Indianapolis area. Our focus is on building community, service, and study.

In 2016, we met monthly for study and fellowship. This summer a team of young adults traveled to Malawi to build relationships with the Christians in Blantyre. In the fall, we had a young adult spiritual growth retreat at Pyoca Camp & Conference Center. We continue to gather for occasional pub nights at local venues and monthly Sunday afternoon lunches.

In 2017 we look forward to continuing to build relationships and creating community for the young adults in our congregation. Our congregation is blessed with a committed and insightful group of young adults who deeply desire to serve the Kingdom in new and wonderful ways.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMENPresbyterian Women of Second Presbyterian Church continue to impact the lives

of women at Second and around the world through:

� ten Bible studies and three small groups,

� InSpiring Speaker events,

� volunteering at Greenbriar Elementary School,

� Summer Sale and Bazaar, and

� Malick Scholarships at McCormick Seminary.

Besides the fellowship and leadership development which comes through working on the Summer Sale and Bazaar, just over $87,000 was raised. These funds allowed Presbyterian Women to make grants to support the work of Second and charitable organizations in Indianapolis and around the world in the amount of $72,852.

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SAGES OF SECONDThe “Sages” of Second are a vibrant

group of individuals over the age of 60.Their motto is “Faith, Friends, Fellowship and Fun.” Sages’ mission and purpose is to find new and enthusiastic ways to be of service to God, the church, and one another. The leadership council supports the group’s many missions and helps facilitate new opportunities for service and fellowship.

Second’s missions are very close to their hearts. The “Sages” play key roles

in our various ministries including our Northside Ministries Food Pantry & Utility/Rental Assistance program, Christmas Benevolence ministry, Presbyterian Women’s Bazaar, Interfaith Hospitality Network and many others.

The Sages Council is made up of 192 leaders and is headed by the Co-Moderators Bob and Marti Browne. The Council gathers five times a year for informative and inspirational meetings. Dr. Lewis Galloway and other staff members report on the “Happenings at Second” and various guests and speakers

inform and inspire the group about various mission opportunities, while also sharing their Journeys of Faith. Rev. Joyce Hunn is the facilitating pastor for Sages and Sages Council.

During 2016, the Sages’ membership, which exceeds 1400 members, participated in various missions and activities. Carolyn Cook coordinated the Future is Now Luncheon Programs and Sally and Bob Bratton arranged various special and diverse outings in and about the Indianapolis area.

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Future is Now series of Wednesday luncheons featured fascinating speakers and were attended by all ages.

� April 20 : John Franke- “The Future is Now: The Gospel & the Promise of Eternal Life”

� June 15: Wilma Sukapdjo- Sage Member and World Traveler- “Why I Love Indonesia”

� August 17: Dr. Patrick Healey- Center for Healthy Aging

� October 26: Fred Kortepeter- Church Historian-“Quirks and Oddities about Second Church”

Sages also hosted several luncheons and outings which were open to all:

� February 7: Winter Brunch at Woodstock Country Club

� March 31: Lunch at Dooley O’Toole’s

� April 28: Tour of Opalescent Glass Company- Kokomo

� June 9: Concert on the Canal (hosted by Al and Sara Haley)

� June 26: Indianapolis Early Music Festival

� August 14: Lunch at Hollyhock Hill Restaurant

� October 23: Brunch at Woodstock Country Club

� December 4: Holiday Brunch at Meridian Hills (hosted by Katie White)

COMMUNICATIONSIn early 2016, the AV team upgraded the sound system

to include new inputs for additional choir microphones. This included 4 wired ports in the chancel steps, four wired ports in the choir loft, as well as four new wireless microphones. This has made a dramatic improvement in the recording and streaming side of the system.

New projectors were installed in Milner Chapel to allow for overflow seating and weekly projections for services and/or meetings held in the room. This proved very helpful for large funerals and overflow seating.

New high-definition cameras were also installed in the Sanctuary to improve the quality of streaming, broadcasting and recordings.

New software plug-ins were implemented to allow staff to collaborate remotely, be creative and still be efficient in planning the worship services.

New copiers were installed in the Children’s Circle and Senior Pastor areas. A new laminator was purchased to replace the old laminator in the workroom.

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MISSION AND BENEVOLENCECROP WALK

Annually since 1986, in the fall, Second Presbyterian has participated in the Greater Indianapolis CROP Walk for the hungry. The four-mile walk generally is taken through the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood. Walkers are sponsored financially by friends. All of the income supports local programs (including Gleaners Food Bank) and the Church World Service’s worldwide hunger relief efforts, natural (food and water) resource development, hunger education in developing nations and disaster assistance. This past year there were a number of walkers pledging their support, 35 of which walked here in Indianapolis as a group from Second.

SAWS

Servants at Work (S.A.W.s) is a group dedicated to building mobility ramps for low income individuals who have disabilities. They began with only seven volunteers and are now supported by over five hundred volunteers who have built over one thousand ramps across Indiana. Jim Nuff, a Hendricks County Project Manager for SAWs remarked, “Every ramp has a moment when the recipient rolls down the ramp to freedom and independence that is indescribable.”

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INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK (I.H.N.)

Four times a year, Second opens its doors to provide a home for a few families who are working to get back on their feet and have no other home. We provide meals, transportation, activities for the children and overnight accommodations as we seek to be a home for these families and all in our community. Dianne Berry, Second’s coordinator of the IHN/Family Promise of Indianapolis, has said, “The reasons for homelessness are many, but we need to continue to pray, work, and support our neighbors who are working tirelessly and to the best of their ability to keep their families together. With God’s help we can celebrate together one more family finding a place to call their own.”

BLOOD DRIVE

Held several times a year with the help of the Deacons on the community committee, the blood drives are a ministry of Second church that reaches far and wide. Through the support of the entire community, we were able to collect thirty units during the last blood drive, and we hope to continue to see that number increase. We are deeply grateful for all who donated in an effort to help save the lives of those in need.

WESTMINSTER NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

Second was excited to see the expansion of the adult center, which was built with help from the 175th anniversary fund. Through the support of the anniversary fund, deacon budget, Presbyterian Women grants and Special Giving Offerings, Westminster Neighborhood Services received over $200,000 in contributions as we joined together in partnership to continue the tradition of ministering to families on the near East side.

CHRISTMAS BENEVOLENCE

In 2016, Christmas Benevolence served 144 families equaling 721 people, including 64 families equaling 345 people from the Northside Food Pantry. They received Bibles, handmade Christmas cards, new and used clothing, household items, gifts, food, and in some cases, beds and cribs. We increased the number of families and people served by more than 15% while striving for the same quality of service and not cutting the items provided per recipient.

Christmas cards were made by our Vacation Bible School students, Sunday school students, and one of our high school students that made 75 cards as a class project. This was a big help because in years past we have run short of cards.

For the second year families were encouraged to take their used clothing home with them after selecting what they wanted. When they were through with their selection, another 90 families from the food pantry that were not part of Christmas Benevolence came and selected used clothing.

The number of food items provided to each family was increased this year, while keeping the cost low thanks to our relationship with Gleaners Food Bank.

Every year we give out a lot of food in cans. This year we asked if the family had a can opener. It turned out that about 25% didn’t have can openers, so we provided manual can openers to those that didn’t have any, and electric can openers if they were requested as household needs. The families also received a reusable thermal shopping bag to keep frozen and refrigerated items cold. While not much of a problem in December, it can be an issue for those that can’t get their food home quickly in the summer.

All of the clothe-a-child, new gift and ham tags were taken this year. All recipient families were given two of their first three choices of household items, which included such items as microwave ovens and vacuum cleaners. We received exactly the right number of hams this year so that we didn’t have to buy any at the last moment.

Christmas Benevolence partnered with the PW Bazaar to have shoppers buy tagged items for Christmas Benevolence families. This was a great success, and some shoppers made unexpected cash donations to Christmas Benevolence.

Thirty-three twin beds and four cribs along with pillows and linens were delivered to twenty-eight families.

We had 441 volunteer slots filled, some of which represent families that volunteered together. Many volunteers filled more than one slot.

Delivery day came with a big surprise; Indianapolis was covered with ice that morning. After a rough start, all but five families received their Bibles, food, clothes, household items and gifts. Those that didn’t were not home to receive the deliveries. They were either picked up or delivered the following week.

KENYA CARNIVAL

In 2016, Second hosted the eighth Kenya Carnival, bringing together middle and high school students of diverse faith backgrounds to present a day of fun for the community. All proceeds go to Global Interfaith Partnership to pay educational expenses for high school students in western Kenya.

Second volunteers of all ages help with this annual event.

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ADDITIONAL DEACONS MISSIONS

� Shoes: We thought we reached an all time high last year in contributions of shoes for children in Washington Township who were beginning a new school year. However, this year, a new standard was set as 1,300 pairs of shoes were distributed and donations totaled $25,000.

� Flower Delivery - Chancel flowers were delivered weekly to members in hospitals and long term care. Poinsettias and lilies were delivered to homebound members for Christmas and Easter.

� Support Groups: Second offers several support groups for individuals facing particular challenges. GriefShare helps those who have lost a loved one, and the Parkinson’s group brings together people living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers.

� Care Corps: This lay ministry provides pastoral care to members who are experiencing difficulty in life transitions.

� Home Communion

� Memorial Service and Tree Planting Service in May

� Bereavement Ministries

� Ushers at Memorial and Funeral Services

� Inspirational Phone Line/Podcast

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NORTHSIDE MISSION MINISTRY

The Northside Mission Ministry of Second envisions holistic enduring change that liberates individuals, rebuilds families, and revitalizes the community in order to break the cycle of poverty in Washington Township. By following Christ’s example, Northside Mission Ministry seeks to care for the poor and those experiencing hardship in Washington Township by building relationships with them to develop food security, to work toward economic stability, and to participate fully in the life of the community.

Read on for more information regarding the 2016 impact of the four programs housed under Northside Mission Ministry:

The Northside Food Pantry provided food and non-food items to an average of 532 households (2,131 individuals) per month. Nearly half of these households have at least one senior citizen in the home, and thanks to our ‘Senior Program,’ we were able to provide these families with supplemental food that is nutritionally appropriate for senior citizens. Over 500 ‘snack packs’ were distributed to families with school-age children during school breaks, helping to alleviate the gap that is created when children aren’t able to depend on receiving one or more free or reduced-cost meals in school. Pantry families were able to learn about healthy cooking and food choices, and to receive resources for education and empowerment from other partner agencies.

Having this level of impact on food insecurity and holistic well-being in our community would not be possible without:

� Plenty of inventory, both donated and purchased. Donations were received in 2016 from church members and friends of the pantry, the Northside Community Garden (see below), Gleaners, Midwest Food Bank, Entenmann’s Bakery, Kroger, Marsh and community partners, including faith communities, schools, and other organizations. Inventory was purchased from various suppliers, including Gleaners, Marsh, Aldi and the Dollar Tree, thanks to the generous financial support built in to the church budget and received via individual donations.

� Volunteers from our church and from the surrounding community. Serving our neighbors in 2016 entailed the creation and fulfillment of over 2,300 volunteer opportunities, ranging from direct assistance to pantry families during the four shifts each week that the pantry is open, to the ‘behind the scenes’ work two-three times per week of delivery processing, sorting donations, and more. Even more staggering is that the 2,300+ volunteer slots that were filled include a total of nearly 7,000 service hours!

� Fruitful partnerships with other community agencies. The food pantry is pleased to partner with a health worker from St. Vincent Hospital and representatives from the Purdue Extension Health Educational Program. These relationships will continue in 2017, along with the addition of exciting new partnerships.

In 2016, the Food Pantry said goodbye to Young Adult Volunteer, Madison Smith, and was pleased to welcome Rebekah Keller, an AmeriCorps volunteer with the Immigrant and Refugee Service Corps. Bekka will serve with us through August 2017.

The Northside Community Garden began 2016 by germinating seeds, followed by plowing and fertilizing the ground with compost and manure in March. Planting began and continued through May, accompanied by an ongoing period of tending and weeding. Good weather allowed the harvest to continue through November, and thanks to the work of about twenty-five volunteers, this year-long process resulted in 1,082 pounds of produce. This produce was harvested as it was ready and taken

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straight to the Food Pantry for distribution to pantry families. The garden team, lead by Jeff Reese, is proud to promote healthy choices for food pantry families and to form meaningful connections within the community. Goals for 2017 include increasing output and efficiency, recruiting a larger volunteer base, and focusing on crops that are most desired by pantry families.

Our relationship with Greenbriar Elementary School continued to bear fruit in 2016. Northside’s liaison to Greenbriar, Jan Millholland, took the lead in coordinating volunteers and projects. Thanks to Jan’s efforts and in collaboration with Presbyterian Women and other friends of Greenbriar, this year we have been able to provide:

� Assistance escorting students from busses to their classrooms on the first day of school,

� Snacks for after school tutoring twice per week,

� Volunteers for the book fair and Grandparents’ Day,

� A Teacher Appreciation brunch,

� Donation of school supplies,

� ‘Special request’ items, as identified by the school social worker for specific student needs (clothes, etc.), and

� Classroom assistance for teachers who need an extra set of helping hands.

The Utility and Rent Assistance Program (URAP) provided financial assistance to over 175 families this year. URAP volunteers assist families in financial need in collaboration with the Washington Township Trustee and the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township. URAP’s goal is to have a positive impact on families by offering financial intervention in a moment of need. In these ‘gap’ situations, a little assistance goes a long way, often preventing a family from losing their housing or having their power shut off. Second is the only church in Washington Township with a dedicated assistance program.

Thank you for giving of your time, your resources,

and your prayers. This life-changing impact of

Northside Mission Ministry is possible because of you!

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SECOND ON THE ROADAmong many others, notable trips were taking Second’s

members “On the Road” around the globe in 2016:

� Kenya: In June, a group of 12 students and adults visted the Global Interfaith Project in Kenya. Time was spent in the schools and in the homes of the orphaned and vulnerable students that the Umoja project serves. This was the third trip in seven years to Kenya allowing relationships to blossom with Kenyan peers.

� Malawi: A group of members traveled to Malawi in June to begin what is hoped to be a long relationship with Michiru Church of Central Africa Presbyterian in Blantyre City Presbytery. Their time was spent putting finishing touches on the new Prayer House, working with local youth, and leading workshops.

� Uganda: Several members joined George Srour on a trip to visit the schools and meet the students, and meet the people behind the scenes of Building Tomorrow, a mission that not only builds schools, but also trains the local teachers and builds hope throughout the community.

� Dominican Republic: A small group of members travelled to the Dominican Republic to work with Solid Rock International medical program.

� Germany & Czech Republic: A large group of Second’s Sanctuary Choir, joined members of the Bach Choral Singers of Lafayette on a Reformation Concert Tour. The group was able to visit and sing in many historic locations.

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SECONDPRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH

7700 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46260SecondChurch.org • (317) 253-6461

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DR. LEWIS GALLOWAY ........................................................................................Senior Pastor Bev McGee.................................................................Ministry Assistant, Senior Pastor Sharon Kauffman* ......................................................................Wedding Coordinator Rev. Barbara Parker* .........................................Program Director, Partners in Ministry Rev. Joshua Stanley , Rev. Anna Owens ............. 1st yr. Lake Fellows in Parish Ministry Rev. Jon Reinink, Rev. Chelsea Benham, ...........2nd yr. Lake Fellows in Parish Ministry Dr. John Koppitch ..............................................................................Director, Stewardship Gail Barber. ..................................................................Ministry Assistant, Stewardship Dr. Michelle Louer ..................................................................Director, Music and Fine Arts Dale Caldwell .......................................................... Coordinator, Music and Fine Arts Rick and Candi Granlund * ................................. Co-Directors, Second Winds Ensemble Stephanie Courter* ........................................................................ Orchestra Librarian Dr. John Allegar .............................Organist and Assistant Director, Music and Fine Arts Rebecca Holt*...................................................................Director, Handbell Ensemble Carol Baker* ......................................................Director, Music Education and Outreach Erin Quandt* ................................................................................. Director, Carol Choir Terion Cooper* ........................................................................ Director, Chorister Choir

REV. BRIAN SHIVERS .....................................................Senior Associate Pastor, Spiritual Life Megan Marquardt* ...............Ministry Assistant, Adult Education and Youth Ministries Shawn Parker* ............................................................................................... Librarian Stephanie Bewley ...............................................Coordinator, Middle School Ministries Tyler Wolfcale ......................................................... Coordinator, High School Ministries Dr. John R. Franke ................................................................... Theologian in Residence Rev. Caroline V. Dennis ................................Associate Pastor, Children & Family Ministries Janice Holley† ..................................................Ministry Assistant, Children & Family Kathryn “Kat” Barden† ............................................... Coordinator, Children’s Ministries Amy Bowman* ............................................................................Childcare Coordinator Karen Inlow*, Polly Kitt*, Laurie Fisher* .... Ministry Assistant, Church School Ministry Cara Paul ...................................................................................Director, Children’s Circle Regina Covey ......................................................... Financial Assistant, Children’s Circle Karen Archbold ............................................. Administrative Assistant, Children’s Circle

REV. KAREN LANG...............................................Senior Associate Pastor, Congregational Life Pat Shirey .......................................................... Coordinator, Pastoral Care and Funerals Rev. David Berry .........................................................................Associate Pastor, Missions Rev. Madison VanVeelen*† ..........................Coordinator of Northside Mission Ministry Stacy Schilling*† ...........................................Coordinator of Northside Mission Ministry Dr. David Chaddock .......................................... Executive Director, CenterPoint Counseling Jennifer Murphy ..........................................Office Coordinator, CenterPoint Counseling Katie McCorkle-Linne* ......... Administrative Assistant/Billing, CenterPoint Counseling Emily Harmon* ............Receptionist/Administrative Assistant, CenterPoint Counseling Dr. Bunny Alexander, Sandy Berry, Stephanie Bewley*, Susan Geshay, Carol Hornbeck, Robert Hunter, Kate Pedersen Caroline Steward, Stephanie Lowe-Burry, Scott Sweet .................. CenterPoint Counselors Rev. Joyce Hunn* ............................................................................ Parish Associate, Sages Dr. James Riley ......................................................................Associate Pastor, Discipleship Karen Reynard ..............................................................Ministry Assistant, Discipleship

MARTHA NOMMAY, CPA ...................................................... Director, Finance and Operations Andrea Albers ...................................................Senior Financial and Human Resources Valerie Mills† ................................................................................... Financial Assistant Catherine Carvey ...............................................................Director, Facilities Management Sherri McMonigle ............................................. Receptionist/Ministry Assistant, Sages Carol Cheesman ...........................................Ministry Assistant, Facilities Management Sandra Giles† .......................................................................................Housekeeper Breaford Alexander................................................................... Lead Support Engineer Jerry Bryant, Jefte Roman, Gabe West* ........................................ Building Engineer Tim Grisel ..........................................................................Lead Maintenance Engineer Don Jones* Kendra Eckert ...........................................................................Director of Food Services Jacqueline Alexander* Mechelle Hockett* ................................ Food Service Assistant Denise Niec ...................... Director of Information Technology and Administrative Services Jamison Coler ...............................................Director, Communications and Multimedia Celia Booher* ..............................................................Coordinator, Communications A.J. Johnson .................................... Ministry Assistant, Communications and Worship Laura Landau, Scott Sandstrom*, Christian Coler* .................Audio/Visual Technicians Allison Berlier* ..............................................................................Workroom Assistant Nisha Paxton* ...................................................................................Website Assistant

CHURCH STAFFCAPS= Coordinating Team Bold = Program Staff *= part-time †= Started in 2016

Rev. Jon Reinink Rev. Chelsea Benham Rev. Anna Owens Rev. Joshua Stanley