Davidson College Presbyterian Church

Annual Report to the Congregation

Annual Meeting March 8, 2015

Davidson College Presbyterian Church

PO Box 337, 100 N. Main Street Davidson, NC 28036

704-892-5641

information@dcpc.org www.dcpc.org

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2014 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE CONGREGATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS Church Staff and Officers of the Church Page 3 Pastor’s Letter Page 4 Clerk’s Report Page 5 Music Program Statistics Page 5 Session Committee Reports Pages 6 - 17

Administration and Personnel Christian Education Community Missions Finance Global Missions Membership Planning Property Stewardship Worship Youth

Diaconate Committee Reports Pages 18 - 24

Campus Ministry Congregational Care Fellowship The Pines Connection

Weekday Preschool Report Page 25 Presbyterian Women Report Page 26 Endowment Committee Page 27 Financial Report for 2014 Page 28 -29 Budget Summary for 2015 Page 30 Terms of Call Page 30

The 2014 Clerk of Session, Jesse Jones, bears the primary responsibility for the contents of this report.

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CHURCH STAFF

Lib McGregor Simmons Pastor Robert Alexander Associate Pastor Mary Margaret Porter Associate Pastor Stephanie Sorge Wing Associate Pastor Jane Cain Director of Music David Brinson Associate Director of Music (November – Present) Leslee Kirkconnell Director of Christian Education (started January 2014) Sonia Lee Youth Educator Stephanie Rollans Director of Congregational Life Jean Johnston Business Manager Trish Jones Bookkeeper Trey Martin Maintenance (January – October) Sid Wishon Custodian (October – Present) Joe Melton Communications Coordinator Rhonda Boggs Administrative Assistant Julie Nardella Administrative Assistant Kristin Clark Director of Weekday Preschool Jan Tevepaugh Assistant Director of Weekday Preschool Betsy Verhey Kitchen Manager/Chef

OFFICERS OF THE CHURCH Session

Moderator: Lib McGregor Simmons Clerk of Session: Jesse Jones Associate Pastors: Robert Alexander, Mary Margaret Porter, and Stephanie Sorge Wing Class of 2014: Chuck Busse, Jane Holland, Jesse Jones, Randy Kincaid, Ken Randall, Harriett Rosebrough, Margaret Stauffer, J.B. Stroud, and Anne Wills Class of 2015: Autumn Michael, Anne Cooper/Betsy Johnson (resigned), Susan Manning/Carson Anderson (resigned), David Holthouser, Diana Merrifield, Jamie Ragnone, Leslie Cosentine, Beach Galloway, Nancy Barkemeyer, and Ron Sewell Class of 2016: Jim Brueggemann, Gordon Clark, Jennie Clifton, J.D. Densmore, Van Lear Logan, Charlie Massey, Becky Montgomery, Mark Newbold, Lovenia Summerfield

Board of Deacons

Moderator: Bob Cameron Secretary: John Lingle Class of 2014: Alice Bragg, John Lingle, Dave Malushizky, Barbara Perzel, Marion Thomas, and Kaye Yarborough Class of 2015: Bob Cameron, Bonita Beeken, Kelsey Griffith, Margo Wehrung, Melissa Reddick, Rebecca Slay, and Rick Cardenas Class of 2016: Lynn Andrus, Karen Castoral, Charles Houck, Susan Krebs, Mary Pryor

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PASTOR’S LETTER

January 2015 Dear Friends,

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven…”

These words, while written by the Preacher centuries ago, are as contemporary as the year 2014 at Davidson College Presbyterian Church. Davidson College Presbyterian Church experienced God’s blessing during the winter season as we welcomed Leslee Kirkconnell as our interim Director of Christian Education and as we shared in an inspiring congregational retreat with leadership by NEXT Church Coordinator Jessica Tate. Davidson College Presbyterian Church experienced God’s blessing during the spring season as we joined with Blythe Elementary School in a new partnership in which every person in our community of faith has the opportunity to participate and as we commissioned on our first Journey Sunday confirmands, mission trip participants, high school graduates, third grade Bible recipients, and Associate Pastor Andrew Scales as he embarked upon Ph.D. study at Princeton Theological Seminary. Davidson College Presbyterian Church experienced God’s blessing during the summer as we traveled in mission teams to New Jersey and Nicaragua and as youth groups to conferences at Massanetta and Montreat, as we welcomed to leadership roles Sonia Lee in youth ministry and Stephanie Sorge Wing in college ministry, and as we traveled with Moses and the Israelites during Vacation Bible School. Davidson College Presbyterian Church experienced God’s blessing during the fall as a new 9:45 “come as you are” worship service was begun, as we responded to God’s generosity on a joyful Consecration Sunday, as we welcomed David Brinson to music leadership, as we enjoyed the nearly complete physical renovations which the Property Committee has shepherded throughout the year, and as we hosted the community interfaith Thanksgiving service. Spanning the seasons, of course, are the ongoing ministries which take place as together we worship, learn, serve, love, and give as those who trust our God to lead us forward with eager expectation into the unfolding seasons of 2015. Grace and peace, Lib McGregor Simmons Pastor

Davidson College Presbyterian Church A Witness for Christ on the Corner of Campus and Community

PO Box 337

Davidson, NC 28036

704-892-5641

fax: 704-892-5956

www.DCPC.org

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CLERK’S REPORT JESSE JONES, CLERK OF SESSION

Membership Active members roll 12/31/2013 1311 Joined DCPC by letter of transfer 28 Joined DCPC by profession of faith 27 Joined DCPC by reaffirmation of faith 18 Total increases 73 Transfers from DCPC to other churches 9 Deaths 8 Removed from rolls by Session action 8 Total decreases 25 Active members 12/31/2014 1359 Baptized children 452

Total adherents 12/31/2014 1811 Other Information Affiliate members 13 Members of Presbytery 35 Baptisms (13 infant) 17 Births to members 8 Weddings held at DCPC 6

MUSIC PROGRAM STATISTICS JANE CAIN, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

Chancel Choir 45 Geneva Choir 19 High School Choir 4 Middle School Choir 12 Junior Choir 22 Primary Choir 18 Beginner Choir 18 Roxology 10 Music Team, new service 15 Tower Ringers 12 Alleluia Ringers 10 Children’s Handbells 9 Easter Band 13 Organ at Davidson concerts (average) 75 Montreat Music Conference 17 Sunday Union 6

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SESSION COMMITTEES

ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MARARET STAUFFER and CARRANZA PRYOR, CO-CHAIRS

On January 1, Leslee Kirkconnell joined the staff as Interim Director of Christian Education. In May, Andrew Scales departed as Associate Pastor for Youth and Campus Ministry. A search began resulting in the hiring of Sonia Lee as Interim Director of Christian Education for Youth and Stephanie Sorge Wing as Associate Pastor for Campus Ministry. A&P approved these interim hires in anticipation of staffing recommendations to come from the Planning Committee, on which Susan Manning and Bob Osborn, serve.

In March, A&P renewed the contract of Mary Margaret Porter as Associate Pastor for Visitation. In November, David Brinson began as Associate Director of Music following Margaret Carpenter’s departure to pursue graduate studies.

A substantial technology upgrade took place during the year. Staff received new computers while computing and storage functionality were removed to the cloud. These changes took place over several months with some fits and starts as issues arose. A&P appreciates the patience of the staff as these issues were resolved.

A&P was involved with a working group tasked with developing a DCPC logo for the church web site. As a part of this effort, the group convened congregants representing a cross section of the church to review prototype designs and make overall recommendations. The website design effort is continuing into 2015.

Trey Martin resigned in October as church custodian. The position has been filled since by Sid Wishon.

A&P spent a considerable amount of time considering changes to the benefits plan for church staff. The committee recommended these changes in order to manage rising employee benefit costs. The committee received Session approval for three changes: (1) adopting a Section 125 spending plan allowing employees to pay certain medical expenses with pre-tax dollars, (2) passing along the 1.5% increase in medical costs for dependents beginning in 2015 to employees, and (3) adopting the Affiliated Benefits Program established by the Board of Pensions for all full-time lay staff hired after July 1, 2014.

Other highlights of 2014 include: Completed performance reviews for each staff member. Hosted two staff appreciation lunches during the year. Continued to recognize staff birthdays each month. Monitored the Meal Ministry program to ensure it remained cost neutral to the church. Conducted salary reviews and recommended increases.

A&P Committee members for 2014 were: Emily Beck, Pam Elliotte, Stephanie Glaser, Jeff Gray, Suzanne Grzeszczak, Bob Osborn, Carranza Pryor, George Ramsey, Ken Randall, and Margaret Stauffer. Lib McGregor Simmons is the staff representative. Betsy Johnson and Claudia Oldenburg resigned early in the year on account of scheduling conflicts, but both provided excellent service to the committee. Margaret completed her Session term in 2014 but will remain on the committee. Susan Manning and Greg Kryshtalowych joined the committee as new members. Moreover, Susan will be serving as committee chair for 2015. We look forward to Greg and Susan coming onto the committee and thank Susan for agreeing to lead us.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION LESLIE COSENTINE, CHAIR

Children’s Ministry

Planned, organized and recruited for Sunday school for ages two years through 5th grade.

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Continued rotation workshop model with modification for 1st through 5th grades (Faith Walk). Continued Sparkhouse curriculum for pre-school Sunday school, and Godly Play for kindergarten

Sunday school Revamped and coordinated TIC TOC worship for ages 3 to Kindergarten. Organized Vacation Bible School with Wilderness Escape curriculum using the marketplace format.

The CE Committee provided leadership, with 125 children, 40+ youth and 50+ adults involved during July.

Expanded pre-school afterschool enrichment program run by Summer Pharr. She also ran a summer enrichment week in June.

Maintained worship bags for children in worship and trained and organized acolytes (1st half of 2014)

Faith Walk during Advent was Mission-focused. Artwork for the Lenten Devotional Guide was created (service to DCPC); Clipboards decorated for Blythe Teachers (community service); learning about our Global partners was done through cooking.

Implemented firmer screening and training for our Child Protection Policy Participated in a Children’s Ministry Assessment, through Ministry Architects. Beginning process of

implementation. Planned and implemented Created in God’s Image: Faith and Sexuality Retreat for 5th Grade

students and parents. Started a bi-weekly Children’s Ministry Newsletter. Developed closer and more productive ties with the Preschool. Supported implementation of P.O.P.S. (Parents of Preschoolers) program, monthly, for parents of

preschool age children – began fall, 2014.

Adult Ministry Supported 5 adult Sunday school classes (winter/spring). Implementation of 9:45 worship reduced

Sunday morning adult classes to 4. Helped coordinate and support the Congregational Retreat to Montreat. Helped Coordinate women’s retreat with PW Supported Mid-Week Break-fellowship and study group meeting Wednesdays at 5pm. Supported midweek Brindisi Men’s Bible Study, Shalom Study, Theology on Tap, and Gathering

around the Word Celebrated another successful year of book discussion and friendship with Davidson Presbyterian

in Beloved Community, as well as through shared Maundy Thursday service and help with DPC VBS. Completed 2 Disciple groups and will be implementing a new Disciple Series in September. Supervised and managed childcare during worship and other programs as requested. Implemented

hiring of two college students to help with Wednesday Night Live during dinner.

Congregational Ministry Provided Summer Sunday school for families based on the preaching texts (Acts 4-8) June-August. Supported the Green Group as they planned and led the September Covenant Class, helping to

educate the congregation in their mission as part of re-certification. Added to and maintained collection in the Church Library Continued support of families with children with special needs Installed TV monitor and began scrolling announcements on Sundays (October).

Goals for 2015 Explore ways to build more multi-generational leadership and provide consistency of adults in

children’s Sunday school rotation-in conjunction with 9:45am worship planners and interfacing with Renovation Team

Develop a template for a children’s bulletin to encourage more active and thoughtful participation in the worship service

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Work with Strategic Planning Committee through implementing Ministry Architect’s plan as well as overall strengthening of Christian Education for all ages.

Keep conversations ongoing about impact of 9:45am service, especially as related to adult Christian education and Faith and Families group.

Explore professional leadership training for Sunday school teachers Install and begin using software with TV monitor for easier ways to post announcements, pictures

etc. Call and support Children’s Ministry Renovation Team as recommended by the Assessment. Revise/revisit Rotation Schedule. Plan on-going teacher/shepherd training. Host training for Godly Play leaders for support and encouragement. Plan/Implement 1st grade worship/communion education in February. Plan/implement 3rd grade Bible classes in April, leading up to presentation at Journey Sunday. Recruit individuals to update/maintain worship bags for children.

Committee Members: Leslie Cosentine will continue to chair the committee in 2015. Jane Holland (‘retired’ with much gratitude for her service in fall 2014) Leslie Cosentine Elizabeth Martin Rebecca Kryshtalowych Melissa Fawcett Hunter Busse Cecil Clifton Mary Pryor Ginny Barton (joined December 2014) Leslee Kirkconnell, Interim Director of Christian Education

COMMUNITY MISSIONS COMMITTEE CARSON ANDERSON/GORDON CLARK, CHAIRS

In 2014 the Community Missions Committee focused on these activities and accomplished these goals:

With a budget of $143,648, the committee sent donations to 27 local agencies and funded 8 in-house projects

Setup educational tables at numerous Lemonade on the Lawn gatherings to highlight the four main service areas we support; 1) Housing, 2) Hunger, 3) Health, and 4) Children

Recruited and supplied volunteers for many organizations in our area, including Loaves & Fishes, LEARN Works at Ada Jenkins, Amigos de Cristo, the Mooresville Soup Kitchen, Crisis Assistance Ministry, Barium Springs, Habitat for Humanity, Davidson Cornelius Child Development Center, Room In the Inn, the Davidson Housing Coalition and HAMMERS, Levine & Dickson Hospice House, and others.

Supported the establishment of a new ministry with CMS to partner with Blythe Elementary School (B.E.S.T.) which included the formation of a subcommittee and separate fundraiser to help get the program started – Co-chairs of subcommittee – Catherine Bragg and Rosemary Klein.

Entered into discussion with Habitat for Humanity to participate in an inter-faith home build in 2015 including using a portion of the $20,000 in our Habitat Home build account

Collected and delivered food, hygiene and paper products each week for Loaves and Fishes. Also purchased and delivered hygiene supplies to Loaves and Fishes quarterly.

Collected 10 Cents A Meal each month for a total of $6,701.48 (includes the monies collected for Souper Bowl for Caring.)

Hosted Room in the Inn for 7 nights as part of our partnership with Urban Ministries of Charlotte

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Recruited volunteers to make and serve lunch at the Mooresville Soup Kitchen on the fourth Wednesday each month, feeding approximately 150-200 folks per month.

Hosted 3 DCPC Blood Drives --- February, June and September --- over 150 pints collected. Supplied volunteers for Amigos de Cristo’s tutoring, Vacation Bible School, and the Christmas Party. Provided a Camp Experience at Camp Grier (a Presbyterian camp), for 10 children in the Davidson

area, who would not otherwise, be able to attend a camp. Recruited cooks to make meals for Levine & Dickson Hospice House families on Tuesdays and

Thursday throughout the month of July. Planned and carried out our 11th Annual Day of Service on November 8th and included Davidson

United Methodist volunteers, providing more than 200 DCPC volunteers to work on special projects at over 20 different projects at 18 agencies. DCPC members will have the opportunity to volunteer on Saturday, March 21st for DUMC’s Great Day of Service.

Collected digital applications for benevolence funding from 26 agencies. Using these applications and our priorities of children, health, food, and housing, the committee set a budget for 2015.

Met with New Member Classes quarterly to welcome them and share with them the opportunities within the Community Missions Committee.

Planned and implemented the donated food portion of the Christmas Pageant Food Drive, collecting and distributing more than 8 cases of canned goods and boxed foods donated by the congregation to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Davidson.

In 2014 we provided spontaneous mission opportunities called 'Flash Mob Mission' projects that brought people together to help others in our community and spread Christ's love.

Published an updated Volunteer Opportunities brochure for the general use of the members of the congregation outlining the agencies DCPC supports with its benevolence and the opportunities the agencies have for members to volunteer.

Several longstanding members of the committee shared their plans to step down in 2015 creating a need for new committee members this year to replace them.

Committee Members in 2014 were: Carson Anderson (Chair until September), Bobbie Bause – (B.E.S.T. liason), Leah Chester-Davis, Ken & Linda Clausen, Ann Cooper, Evalyn Crawford, Sarah Henry, Vicki Gray, Charlotte Griffith, Richie King, Priscilla Perkins, Stephanie Shryrock, J.B. Stroud, Alice Sudduth, Scott Galloway and Gordon Clark. Robert Alexander served as staff liaison to the committee.

FINANCE COMMITTEE RONALD SEWELL, CHAIR

The Finance Committee is responsible for providing oversight for all of DCPC’s financial matters including reporting financial information and preparing final budgets.

During 2014, the committee:

Employed an outside auditor, C. DeWitt Foard & Co., P.A. to perform an independent audit of the church and its preschool’s 2013 and the current 2014 financial results. In the auditor’s opinion, made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted auditing standards, the DCPC financial statements as of December 31, 2013, presented fairly in all material respects, the revenues, expenses and changes in net assets and cash flow for the year then ended.

Reported an updated summary of financial information to the Session each month.

Regularly reported a summary of financial information to the congregation through weekly budget status reports in the bulletin, regular reports in Steepletalk, and on the church’s website.

Counted and secured all cash collections following church services and events.

Updated the collection and reporting procedures for all three regular worship services.

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Monitored the financing of the Phase One Construction and Repair project

Prepared a 2015 budget which has been approved by Session

GLOBAL MISSIONS COMMITTEE

JAMIE RAGNONE, CHAIR

DCPC’s Global Missions ministry works to broaden our community of Christian brothers and sisters and to increase our understanding of the world through outreach and education. We strive to work for justice, peace, humanitarian relief and reconciliation as called for by the Gospel. Our aim is to establish personal relationships among community members across international lines as we build a personal, living bridge, globally.

2014 began with Global Missions sponsoring a series of events in February to create awareness of global issues and celebrate our global partnerships and ministry. Global missions themed events were integrated with existing programs, such as, Christian Education, Wednesday Night Live and Common Grounds Café. Dr. John Azumah, Columbia Theological Seminary Associate Professor of World Christianity and Islam, visited our congregation, preached a Sunday sermon and led an Even Sunday discussion on Christianity and Islam. Gerardo Hernández Arias, Nicaraguan artist who supports our Kilambè partnership, became our “artist in residence” as he lived in the Davidson community and painted the amazing mural now hanging in the Congregation House which depicts our global missions ministry in Nicaragua and Kenya. While in Davidson, Gerardo visited several schools and conducted art classes with children. Global Missions month culminated in a well-attended Celebration Event, which highlighted our global ministry and mural dedication.

During 2014, the life of Davidson College Presbyterian Church continued to be enriched by our partnerships with Sigona Presbyterian Church in Kenya and the Kilambe communities in Nicaragua.

In June, eleven members of DCPC traveled to Nicaragua to spend time with our partners, to worship and work together. The team traveled to Cepana, a farm in Matagalpa, that is run by CEPAD. At Cepana, the team was joined by youth and adult leaders from the Kilambè community. We spent 4 days together in fellowship, youth workshops and forestation projects. Our partnership was further strengthened as we met with community leaders, shared our dreams with each other and agreed on areas of focus. We continue to support education through children’s scholarships, youth development through workshops and potentially higher education support, and look for ways to mutually support the environment. During our time at Cepana we deepened ties to our partners and left with excitement for our return to the Kilambè community in 2015. The mission team also spent a day at Masachapa, a fishing village on the Atlantic coast, with Gerardo Hernandez Arias. Gerardo is establishing an art program for children of the community to encourage them to explore, create and follow their dreams for a future brimming with possibilities. It was a wonderful opportunity to join Gerardo and support his dream for the children of Masachapa.

Global Missions continued to support our partnership with Sigona Prebyterian Church in Kenya. Funding was provided for the Child Development Center operations. Computers and networking equipment were also provided to enhance the technology center which has greatly improved the capabilities of the center and allowed the school to increase the number of students taking computer training. The Child Development Center continues to thrive, yet has many unmet needs, such as, more teachers, improved teacher pay, improved kitchen facilities and a bus to transport children to and from the Center.

Mission teams shared their experiences with the congregation through worship service Minute For Missions, Time for Children and Wednesday Night Live. PCUSA Mission Co-worker Nancy Collins visited DCPC and shared her insights and experience from her role as regional liaison for East Central Africa.

The Global Missions Committee provided financial support through budgeted benevolences to PCUSA Mission Co-workers, CEPAD in Nicaragua, Touch Foundation in Tanzania, Good Shepherd Hospital in the Republic of Congo, Near East School of Theology in Lebanon, Nepal Orphans Home in Nepal, Jubilee House in Nicaragua and Raising South Sudan in South Sudan. Benevolence recipients are reviewed each year to ensure financial giving is best aligned with DCPC’s Global Missions objectives.

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The Global Missions Committee coordinated the receipt of four PCUSA special offerings; One Great Hour of Sharing, Peace and Global Witness (formerly Peacemaking), Pentecost and Christmas Joy. A portion of the Peace and Global Witness offering receipts stay within the congregation’s ministries and were directed to the Compassion Action Network for Children, a Charlotte organization formed to support Central American children who recently came to the US and made their way to the Charlotte area.

Global Missions co-sponsored an Alternative Gift Fair in the Congregation House during Christmas in Davidson with several DCPC committees. The Gift Fair provided an opportunity for 12 local and global non-profit organizations to promote their cause and provide alternate gifts for the holiday season.

Committee Members include Rebecca Clark, Linda Drimalla, Rebecca Fesperman, Jane Holland, Peggy Kimbirl, Rosemary Klein, Becky Montgomery and Linda Steber; Leslee Kirkconnell (Staff). Special thanks to Leslie Cosentine, Jane Cain, Robert Alexander for their work with Global Missions in 2014.

“Energy and Solidarity Spirit Without Borders” – original artwork by Gerardo Hernández Arías, February 23, 2014.

MEMBERSHIP MINISTRY ANNE BLUE WILLS, CHAIR

During 2014, the following people constituted the Membership Ministry: Chris Ahearn, Anne Arms, David Batty, Lyn Batty, Lynn Burris, Marjorie Burris, Monica Galloway, Stephanie James, Lara Lee, Cissi Lyles, Elizabeth Mills, Charlotte Neal, Leslie Peters, Kit Piephoff-Haynes, Caroline Plyler, Evelyn Ross, Jim Ross, Lovenia Summerville, and Nancy Waite-Kahn. By the end of the year, Anne Arms and Caroline Plyler had rolled off the committee and Evelyn and Jim Ross had relocated. Stephanie Rollans, Director of Congregational Life, was our staff liaison.

The Membership Ministry includes three subcommittees: 1) New Members, which organizes three cycles of New Member Welcome classes yearly; 2) Member Involvement, which works to engage current members in ministry and fellowship; and 3) Evangelism, which welcomes members and visitors to DCPC and represents the congregation at community events.

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In 2014, these subcommittees accomplished the following:

New Members: We held three New Member Welcome classes, over two Sunday mornings, in February, June,

and October. On the second Sunday, new members learned about ministry opportunities at DCPC through a ministry fair staffed by representatives from the various Session committees.

A total of 73 individuals joined DCPC in 2014. That total includes 22 confirmands who joined in the spring.

Of those people who joined DCPC, 28 joined by Letter of Transfer; 18 joined by Reaffirmation of Faith; 27 joined by Profession of Faith. No one joined as an Affiliate Member during 2014.

Each new member or new member family was paired with a DCPC member, who acted as sponsor. Confirmands were paired with members who acted as mentors during the confirmation process.

Photos and biographies of new members appeared in Steepletalk and on the bulletin board in the main hallway of the church.

Member Involvement: Information provided by members joining in 2014 about their service and fellowship interests

(on “Sharing Your Gifts in Ministry” form) was entered into the congregation’s ACS database and shared with appropriate chairs/coordinators at DCPC.

Subcommittee followed up on members who have joined since 2010 to ensure that appropriate chairs/coordinators have enlisted them in service/fellowship activities.

Work to streamline and clarify the process of data entry and communication with chairs/coordinators continues.

Data continues to be entered into ACS database. “Member Spotlight” articles appeared in Steepletalk; these pieces highlight individuals involved

in ministries across the congregation, especially in behind-the-scenes roles.

Evangelism: Managed the greeter ministry for all three worship services, providing welcome and directions

to all. Approximately 30 volunteers rotate as greeters during each quarter. Two greeters serve at the 8:30 a.m. service; 2–3 serve at the new 9:45 a.m. service, and 6 serve at the 11 a.m. service. Greeters work in pairs so that one is available to give directions or gather information if necessary.

Coordinated the Welcome Table in the Narthex for visitors to the 11 a.m. service. Volunteers (including an elder and/or DCPC staff member) make personal contact with visitors and answer questions.

Called each first-time local visitor the week of his/her visit, and sent welcome letters to each first-time local or out-of-town visitor the week after his/her visit.

Helped form New Member Welcome classes by calling potential attendees after a letter of invitation was sent.

Worked to identify sponsors for potential new members. Staffed a booth, with activities for children, on Davidson Town Day, to provide information

about DCPC. Worked with Property Committee to complete renovations on the Narthex so that it is a more

welcoming, functional space for visitors, especially those attending 11 a.m. worship in the Sanctuary.

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PLANNING COMMITTEE TODD DUNCAN, CHAIR

In early January, the Planning Committee came together to focus on its main DCPC task – developing a long range strategic plan. The Committee of Sara Jane Bush, Todd Duncan, David Holthouser, Sallie Kerr, Rebecca Kryshtalowych, Susan Manning, Autumn Michael, Charlotte Miller, Bob Osborn, Lib McGregor Simmons, and Margo Williams began working with the Session to map out why DCPC needs a strategic plan and how best to develop one. Alice Sudduth joined the committee in December, after being elected to the 2015 Session.

Following the Session`s approval in June, the Committee started taking specific steps to start developing the Plan.

Ministry Architects was employed to assess the DCPC Children and Youth Ministries and to recommend a strategy and action steps to implement a strong sustainable ministry for each one. Ministry Architects was at DCPC on September 14 – 17 to assess the Children Ministry and its final report was presented at the Wednesday evening program on September 17. The DCPC Youth Ministry was assessed on October 19 – 21 and the final recommendation was presented on the evening of October 21. The Session was urged to attend both of the presentations. The results of Ministry Architects` work will be integrated into the overall DCPC Strategic Plan as its development moves forward, in concert with the Children and Youth Committees and staff.

Mark Tidsworth, President of Pinnacle Leadership Associates, was employed to work with the Planning Committee to develop the overall Strategic Plan. The Planning Committee and Mark held a retreat on August 29 and developed the overall timeline as outlined below. Also during the retreat, For Such A Time As This was identified as the name of the Plan for DCPC.

November 16 Sunday : Commissioning worship service Evening congregational program

This Sunday was chosen to follow (and not interfere with) the DCPC Stewardship season and to take advantage of the upcoming Advent season for the 40 days of prayer to contemplate where

God is calling DCPC into the future.

December 1 – January 9, 2015: Season of Prayer (40 days) Members followed a guide in daily prayer.

January 9 – 22 : Listening Groups Mark led discussion groups of DCPC members to seek their input on where God is leading DCPC

as we look into the future.

January 23: Planning Committee began using the listening group information to develop the Strategic Plan.

An assessment of community factors which will affect DCPC into the future was conducted in

parallel with this timetable.

The Plan For Such A Time As This will be wrapped up in the Spring and announced to the Congregation, following reviews with DCPC officers for comment and input.

For the Committee, Todd Duncan 04Jan2015

PROPERTY COMMITTEE 2014 REPORT JD DENSMORE, CHAIR

Our physical church building, located on the corner of the Davidson College campus is leased from the College under a long term agreement. The terms of the lease require that our congregation operate and maintain the facility. The Congregation owns the Congregation House and we operate and maintain that facility as well.

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The primary mission of the Property Committee is to work with the church staff and other committees to oversee the operation, maintenance, and improvement of the church buildings and grounds. Generally this work falls into two categories: (1) addressing current property issues, problems and needs within the annual operating budget and (2) studying and recommending solutions for capital and long term property issues to the DCPC Session.

Members of the current Property Committee include JD Densmore (Elder 2016 and 2015 Chair), David Holthouser (Elder 2015), Richard Kiley (Elder 2017), Martin Kerr, Lynn Burris, Lacy Dick, Brad Jones, Rick Cardenas and Gary Simmons. Scheduled meetings are the first Tuesday of each month. Lib McGregor-Simmons is our Pastoral representative and Jean Johnston is our staff liaison and manages day to day Property activities.

The committee wishes to acknowledge the outstanding support we receive from Jean Johnston and also the great working relationship with the College that is led by David Holthouser. This year has seen a lot of property improvements at DCPC and both Jean and David's team have been exemplary in getting the work done on time and within budget. The committee would also like to recognize Martin Kerr, who, after completing leadership of the committee last year, stayed on board to lead the Phase 1 improvements. Martin's leadership was critical to the success of the Phase 1 improvements!

After detailed study in 2013 of our facilities the committee recommended to the Session and received approval for a two phase capital improvement program. The funding sources for Phase 1 came from capital reserves (up to $300,000) and borrowing up to $800,000. While work on Phase 1 began in the fall of 2013, most of the items were completed this year and include:

Replacing the 1952 boiler (completed 2013) New HVAC controls (99% complete) Paint windows in sanctuary and chapel (completed 2013) Paint repairs in chapel (completed 2013) Up fit light fixtures and wiring (complete) Replace exterior doors hardware (complete) Replace windows in education and office space (complete) Add insulation to attics (complete) Upgrade several restrooms (complete) Renovate narthex (complete)

As allowed for in our lease, Davidson College managed this work, with direction from Martin, Jean, the committee, and a task force of committee, staff, and congregation members focusing on aesthetics and practical use.

In addition to the many regular maintenance issues required in operating a 63+ year old building, a significant amount of effort and expense was incurred in finalizing repairs and identifying causes to the flood that occurred in Jetton Hall and the adjacent kitchen on 6/28/2013. The committee, the College, and the Town identified several items that we worked on to mitigate future flooding problems, including:

Regrading areas on the property between the DCPC main building and the College campus to divert water better.

Installing a retention wall to better protect the sunken patio. Opening a drainage path through the playground. Cleaning out gutters, downspouts and waste water piping and retention basins. Location of and repair to the main utility waste water drainage line from the church to the town's

sewer (the Town incurred the cost and work to do this) Additional repairs to the roof of the main DCPC building.

Jean and the committee also identified several cost savings opportunities, including moving to a different provider for phone and internet service at the main DCPC building and the Congregation House, saving the church several hundred dollars a month, going forward.

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During 2015 the committee plans to work with the Planning Committee to explore scope, funding and implementation options for phase 2 of our capital improvement program, which we expect to include long-term solutions for renovating/repairing/replacing the pews in the Chapel and Sanctuary, repainting the Sanctuary and Chapel, and other necessary repairs/renovations/improvements to the main DCPC complex. We will also work with the DCPC Pre-school to renovate a shared children's bathroom. Additionally, other main focus items will be to identify repair and maintenance opportunities in the Congregation House, identify further cost savings opportunities, and start work on a long-term capital asset maintenance plan.

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE CHUCK BUSSE, CHAIR

The Stewardship Committee continued again this year with the New Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program as a way to teach the biblical and spiritual principles of generous giving in our stewardship education emphasis last year.

The New Consecration Sunday campaign was based on the biblical philosophy of the need of the giver to give for his or her own spiritual development, rather than on the need of the church to receive. Instead of treating people like members of a social club who should pay dues, we treated people like followers of Jesus Christ who want to give unselfishly as an act of discipleship. New Consecration Sunday encouraged people toward proportionate and systematic giving in response to the question, "What percentage of my income is God calling me to give?"

While we did not set a pledge goal for the campaign, we challenged members to "Grow One Step" in their yearly giving. We are happy to report that as of January 7, 2015 the campaign totals were as follows:

334 financial pledges totaling $1,306,475 for 2015 54 "New" pledges totaling $112,730 117 of the 334 increased their pledges from 2014

The New Consecration Sunday worship service was followed by a congregation-wide Celebration Luncheon that took place in Vail Commons on the Davidson College campus where Members enjoyed a great meal and time of fellowship. The Fall Campaign again this year was designed to focus on the financial aspect of stewardship. The Stewardship Committee will conduct a campaign in the Spring of 2015 which will focus on the giving of Time and Talent.

The Committee Members for 2014 were: Chuck Busse, Charlie Massey, Jennie Clifton, Carol Barber, and Christiana Brueggemann. Staff Members were Lib McGregor-Simmons and Julie Nardella.

WORSHIP COMMITTEE VAN LEAR LOGAN, CHAIR

Members of the committee for 2014 were Dennis Appleyard, Jane Avinger, Nancy Barkemeyer, Rick Cardenas, Peggy Evans, Steedman Lyles, Margaret Stauffer, Mark Newbold and ex-officio members Pastor Lib McGregor Simmons and Music Director Jane Cain.

The Worship Committee is charged with overseeing the arrangements for all worship services of the church. Responsibilities include ushering, preparation and serving of Communion, the sound system, administration of the church wedding policy, flowers and aids to worship.

Our worship life at DCPC continued to be enriched by our glorious music program under the direction of Jane Cain. This year we were saddened to say good-bye to Associate Music Director Margaret Carpenter who left to pursue further graduate studies. Later in the year we welcomed David Brinson, our new

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Associate Music Director. The music staff and the talented adult, youth and handbell choirs provided choral and instrumental music at every worship service. In September, the new Middle Service introduced contemporary praise music into the worship life of our church. In 2014 the Chancel Choir enjoyed a concert tour of Ireland. There is also a monthly series of organ concerts that features a variety of talented musicians throughout the year. The seasons of the church calendar were celebrated with special services beginning with the Ash Wednesday service that marked the start of Lent. During Passion Week, services were held on Tuesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and an Easter Vigil service on Saturday night. Christmas was celebrated with the traditional White Gift Service and with three services on Christmas Eve.

The wedding police, including its fee schedule, was revised during 2014. In November, 2013 the Worship Committee was asked by the Session for direction on a new, alternative worship service that was proposed by the Alternative Worship Task Force. After months of planning and discussion this new service began in September. It is held at 9:45 on Sunday mornings in Lingle Chapel and is a contemporary, “come as you are” service. It is proving to be a popular and welcome addition to the worship life of the Church.

YOUTH COMMITTEE DIANA MERRIFIELD, CHAIR

Regular Sunday night programming: Our Sunday night attendance seriously waned as Spring 2014 drew to a close. We regularly had more adult volunteers in attendance than youth. Andrew Scales, the associate minister for youth that we shared with campus ministry announced in late winter that he would be leaving at the end of May to start his doctorate at Princeton Seminary. With the interim position filled by Youth Director Sonia Lee, we have seen a great increase in Sunday night attendance, usually 40-50 youth in total from 10-15. A reworked Confirmation process is also on Sunday nights and seems to be working very well.

We continue a strong Adult mentor program; a core group of 15 dedicated adults regularly attend Sunday night meetings as well as off –site events. Just-for events have met some scheduling challenges this year, it is a priority to get that back on track. Our relationship with Davidson college students still includes Spencer Ayscue leading Roxology, but we are working to bring in some more student mentors, recognizing it is a beneficial relationship for both the youth and the college students interested in ministry, and also to give the program more structure.

Congregation Retreat – many youth participated with their families at Montreat. Pat Millen and Catherine Bragg hosted ice cream in the Huck for all the Youth who attended with their parents.

Ski trip – in February 2014 Steve Bradley led the youth to Winterplace West Virginia on a charter bus for another very successful outing with Youth and adult mentors. It was decided going forward we would try to maintain a separate ski trip from the congregational retreat.

Valentine’s Day Dinner for The Pines – this event met with organization and scheduling challenges and the weather did not cooperate either. Attendance was about half of last year. An effort in the future will be made to include more non-Pines seniors who are affiliated with DCPC through membership or family.

Youth Council/Youth committee meetings – since last Spring, our committee has made an attempt to meet every month, sometimes twice. The committee members were invited by the chair to be a part of the organization, but everyone is welcome. It is focused on openness, idea generation, and delegation of assignments to youth and adults. Ideally, Youth Council is a committee of youth, focused on setting priorities, planning, and implementing youth events.

Youth Interns - Most notably the talented Spencer Ayscue who leads our very successful youth band Roxology. He helped us identify some other college students for possible interns who will be placed Spring 2015.

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Youth Sunday Worship in March – earlier than in years past to accommodate the schedule of the youth pastor as well as other events in May and June that caused the schedule to become over loaded. The service was a great success.

Confirmation – was combined this year with “Journey Sunday” including 3rd grade bibles, the congregational picnic and lots of recognitions. Although it was a wonderful day, going forward it was agreed by all parties concerned that Confirmation should stand alone.

Massanetta Middle School Conference and Montreat High School Conference trips – two great faith-nurturing traditions were sustained. Massanetta MSC saw 14 of our youth participate, while 3 of our high schoolers were selected as enabler/counselors for the 2 week program. Montreat again saw large participation, twenty-two youth and four adults shared two houses for week 5 of the retreat. Robert Alexander came for the first part of the week and led music and devotions. We spent more money on housing this year so everyone could have a bed, which led to exhausting our budget early in the Fall.

Fall 2014 Kick-off Party – Excellent event organized by Catherine Bragg, it followed the 11:00 service. Scavenger hunts, games and a cook-out. Youth got to meet Sonia Lee for the first time. Great success and attendance.

High School Beach/Mountain trip – Labor Day Weekend – Organized by Eric Davis. We moved this trip so that some youth that could never attend in the Fall could make it and switched the location to the New River. Great time tubing, playing games and much less driving. Small attendance but hoping to build for next year.

Carowinds Middle School Adventure. Organized by Steve Bradley. Great trip with MS youth that included worship and service.

CROP/Walk – Harriet Regen took this on this year and it was a great success! At least 18 youth attended and walked together. It was a very busy Sunday, as the Carowinds trip was also that weekend, and our Youth Ministry Architects’ listening groups were being held.

Youth led White Gift Service in December – Organized by Michele Houck. Beautiful and meaningful tradition. We added the middle schoolers to a music section, that will need to be better organized or taken out next year as it led to confusion during collection time.

Christmas in Davidson – Youth participated with the Global Missions committee in an alternative gift fair. The opinion of the chair is that unless the congregation house can be magically moved to the Town Green, this is not a productive use of youth and youth volunteer time.

Youth Elders continue to lead and participate. Meg Houck is the 2015 Youth Elder; Peyton Tarry is the new Youth Deacon.

Sunday School - It was the recommendation of the Youth Ministry Architects that due to historically low attendance, (between 1 and 3 kids) and the resources required to staff it, we should suspend High School Sunday School for the 2014-2015 school year. We also suspended Sunday School for 6th and 7th grade, which had better attendance, but because it falls under Youth Committee, it was suspended for further evaluation. The Youth Committee would advocate 6th and 7th grade Sunday School returning to the purview of the Children's Education committee.

Youth Ministry Architects – In October, we were evaluated by the team at Youth Ministry Architects to discern the strengths and weaknesses of the DCPC Youth program. Their report is linked here. The committee feels there is a lot to thankful for, a lot of good advice but also some inaccurate reflections. We are moving forward with the recommended Renovation team to put in place an effective structure for the youth work in order to support changing staff, youth, parents and volunteers.

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DIACONATE COMMITTEES

CAMPUS MINISTRY COMMITTEE MARGO WEHRUNG, CHAIR

The Campus Ministry Committee consists of 19 DCPC members who plan and implement a variety of events for Davidson College students and our congregation. We welcomed 4 new members to our committee this year.

The committee maintains the student center in the church. We provide snacks for the students’ enjoyment and ensure that the room is a comfortable, welcoming space for students. It is used for several group meetings, as well as a quiet space for study.

The committee provided financial support to several student groups participating in global and local missions.

Events coordinated by the committee in 2014 include the following:

Westminster Fellowship: This is an on-going fellowship group, facilitated by Pastor Stephanie Sorge Wing. The committee supports this group financially, as needed. We also host a Christmas dinner for the group, a Family Weekend Brunch and a commencement brunch for students who have been active at DCPC.

Adopt-a-Student Program: Students are paired with DCPC and are encouraged to interact throughout the year. We sponsor 2 lunches at the church for this group, but due to low attendance, we are considering alternative activities for the remainder of the school year.

Lemonade Move In: Committee members provide cold water and lemonade to freshmen and their families as they move into dorms.

Welcome Back Picnic: Campus Ministry co-sponsors this event with the Fellowship Committee as we welcome students back to campus.

Reading Day Cookie Break: The committee solicits the congregation to bake cookies once each semester. The cookies are taken to the student union and served, along with cold milk, to students at 10:00 PM.

Care packages: In May and October, the committee assembled over 40 care packages to send to DCPC members who are in college.

Respectfully submitted, Margo Wehrung, Chairperson

CONGREGATIONAL CARE COMMITTEE ALICE BRAGG, CHAIR

The Congregational Care Committee is made up of numerous members of our congregation who are

deeply committed to the work of this committee. Many of them have served on this committee for years.

Several Deacons serve on the committee including Alice Bragg, Bonita Beeken, Kaye Yarborough and

Susan Krebs. Alice, Bonita and Kaye were the co-chairs ending in 2014. Alice’s and Kaye’s terms on

the Board of Deacons ended with 2014. Bonita and Susan will be the co-chairs in 2015.

In addition to our committed committee members, many other members of the congregation support the

committee by participating in the various ministries of our Care Groups which are described below. Each

Care Group has a team leader and that team leader reports to the Committee chairs.

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Care Groups

Meal Support The Congregational Care Committee provides meal support, as needed, in time of illness, accident,

chemotherapy or other ongoing treatments, death in the family, and other situations as they warrant.

When there is a need for a meal, the team leader recruits a volunteer from her team list and coordinates

the delivery of the meal. Alternatively, the leader may contact someone in the congregation who has a

strong connection to the family in need to coordinate the meal. The leader usually receives the meal

request from the church office or from the chairperson of the congregational care committee.

This year we had 15 referrals for people who could benefit from meals. To these people we provided approximately 12 meals with the help of approximately 23 volunteers to deliver the meals. In addition, many meals were provided to our members in need through the organizational efforts of non-committee members strongly connected to the family in need. For example, Ginny Barton led the organization of meal support for the Alexander family during Jenny’s cancer treatments.

For the first part of 2014, Bonita Beeken served as leader of Meal Support. Susan Krebs assumed this role mid-year, and Holly Moton (newly installed Deacon) will take over as the leader in February of 2015. This group continues to seek new volunteers for its valuable work of providing meals to our members in need.

New Babies

This care group seeks to support families with new babies or recently adopted children. This support includes:

a) Food support for families with new babies and help during difficult pregnancies. b) Gifts from the church are given to the family of the new baby. These include a Dutch Cradle

Cross and inspirational books for the baby. c) A mentor/friend program to follow the family of a new baby, providing advice and support, if

requested.

Andrea Wever continued to serve as the New Baby Care Group leader in 2014 and was assisted by Val Watson. Astri Kollme was recruited in 2014 to manage meal support for families with new babies. She maintains a volunteer list to support this ministry that is distinct from that of the Meal Support team. Pastor Alexander contacts both Andrea and Astri when a new baby is born and each of them reaches out to the family to offer and arrange support for the family.

Home Visitation

The Home Visitation Care Group is comprised of church members who have volunteered to visit

individuals in our church community who may be living alone, or have recently experienced the loss of a

spouse, or who are living with a serious illness or recovering from a serious illness. Oftentimes, these are

members who are not able to attend worship and other church activities. Our goal is to stay in touch with

these members and to be sensitive to their needs and concerns and to keep them apprised of the activities

and news of the church.

Kaye Yarborough led this Care Group in 2014 and was responsible for matching visitors to those needing visitation.

Approximately 25 of our church members in need of care and support from the church (primarily elderly members) were paired with a volunteer visitor this year. Some of these relationships were ongoing from previous years and some were new this year. These members are all individuals or couples living independently (in their own homes or at The Pines in Independent Living, not Assisted Living or Health Care). Some volunteers visit their assigned member weekly and others monthly. Stephen Ministers may be solicited to be Care Givers for those in need of visitation and spiritual care.

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Earlier this year with the help of Mary Margaret Porter our visitation list was updated to ensure that all those needing visitors have someone to visit them. We continue to seek additional volunteers for this ministry. We are seeking a new person to lead this Care Group in 2015.

Transportation

It is the objective of the Transportation Care Group to maintain an up-to-date list of volunteer drivers, to identify short and long-term medical appointment commitments and then provide the transportation to those medical appointments. To ensure equitable sharing of responsibilities by the volunteers, it is important that the scheduling is rotated. Timing, destination, personnel, and other relevant details should be available to both the beneficiary and the volunteer.

For 2014, the transportation committee drove 7 church members to 28 medical appointments with 15 volunteer drivers providing the transportation.

Judy McLean will continue as the liaison for the transportation care group in 2015.

Funeral and Memorial Service Care Group The Memorial Service Care Group developed detailed written guidelines in 2014 which outline its

responsibilities. This care group is divided into four teams that work on a rotational basis to supply and

serve the Memorial Service receptions. Activities involve providing and setting up refreshments,

providing support and assistance to the family and cleaning up after the reception. Each team has a leader

and 5 or 6 volunteers.

It should be noted that when the death is that of a resident of The Pines, residents and staff of The Pines provide the meal and the arrangements for a reception if one is held there. Generally the Congregational Care Committee is not involved in those activities at The Pines, but the committee does provide support, as indicated above, if the reception is at the church.

There were 14 deaths reported in 2014. The DCPC Memorial Service Care group prepared and served at 12 receptions. Of the twelve, nine were active members and three were non-members.

Lisa Muse will serve as the coordinator of this Care Group for 2015. The four team leads are: Team 1 - Mary Mac Kincaid, Team 2 - Marjorie Burris, Jane & Gordon Peck, Team 3 - Linda Cannon, Team 4 – Alice Sudduth.

Bereavement Support Bereavement support is given informally, by phone calls and visits, occasional social gatherings, and simply by connecting people with one another so that grief can be shared and supported. The Bereavement Support group has typically hosted two semi-annual luncheons for men and women of the church and the community who have lost a spouse or a child in the past year or in the past several years. This year just one luncheon was held in June. Eighteen people attended and enjoyed this time to gather with others experiencing similar losses. Also in 2014, Missy Kuykendall led a bereavement support group at the Pines with seven participants, four of whom were DCPC members. This group was jointly sponsored by The Pines and the Congregational Care Committee. The group met weekly for six weeks. Jean Jackson provided organizational and clerical support for this group.

A committee is being formed in 2015 to brainstorm ideas for the direction of the Bereavement support at DCPC moving forward. Response and attendance at the semi-annual luncheons has decreased significantly, so it was decided that we should gather a group to determine the best, most effective way we can provide grief and bereavement support. The group is scheduled to meet on February 5th and is excited about new possibilities to move this ministry forward.

Women’s Wellness Group The Women’s Wellness Group sponsored by the Congregational Care Committee celebrated its 5

th year in

2014. The group elected to continue to gather quarterly in local restaurants or members’ homes. A

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motion was presented to change the name of the group to a health/wholeness group but the motion was

tabled. There are currently 30 women listed on the roster. The group met four times in 2014 with smaller

than average attendance (approximately 8-10) at each event. Kathi Stanley will serve as chair in 2015.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The Prayer Shawl Ministry involves a person knitting or crocheting a simple shawl which is to be given

to someone in crisis. The crafter prays for the recipient of the shawl as it is being made. Prayers for the

crafters, the recipients, and the prayer shawl ministry itself are offered periodically at the Wednesday

morning Intercessory Prayer Hour. Each shawl, accompanied by a printed prayer for the recipient, is

taken to someone in crisis.

There are seventeen knitters on the roll, and regularly 6-8 people are in attendance when the group meets the fourth Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:30 in the living room at The Pines.

This Care Group created 69 prayer shawls in 2014. Of these, 12 were given to DCPC members and friends, 10 to hospice, 15 to CMC Rehab and 8 to hospitals (CMC and Novant). Currently, the cupboard (located outside Jean Johnston’s office) has 24 shawls and numerous skeins of yarn. We are encouraging church members to give shawls to those who would benefit from them. Members are also making hats and scarves from leftover yarn that are donated to the Urban Ministry.

Leading the group into 2015 are Ruth Boyce and Jennie Clifton. Anne Hicks continues to purchase yarn for the group. The knitters enjoy participating in the ministry and also enjoy their time of fellowship each month.

Congregational Health Ministry The Health Ministry Committee of Congregational Care explores ways to enhance the physical, emotional and spiritual health of the congregation. In 2014 this group continued to follow and support Project Life with representatives from Davidson College. Future planning with the Be the Match Bone Marrow Registry was also done projecting into the 2015 calendar year. The Health Ministry Committee continues in various programs and information sharing with Charlotte Presbytery. Marjorie Burris serves as the Health Ministries liaison.

Intercessory Prayer

Each Wednesday morning people gather in the parlor at 11:30 a.m. for a period of silent intercessory prayer. On a rotating schedule one person assembles the list of prayer concerns for each week. These come from the prayer request cards which are in the pew racks, from the ministers and other members of the church staff, and from many other sources. Persons are notified that they have been remembered in prayer by means of notes sent on behalf of the church. Jean Jackson is the liaison for Intercessory Prayer.

Parkinson's Support Group

This group continues to meet on the last Tuesday of each month in the parlor of the church. The meetings more or less alternate between an outside speaker one month and a “sharing session” the next. Attendance is typically eight to twelve with members from the church and the wider community. The coordinators are Ben Kline and Carolyn Noell.

Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministers meet with people who are experiencing a difficult time such as divorce, chronic illness, aging, caring for a chronically ill family member, as well as other issues. Most referrals are made through our pastors.

Thirteen members of DCPC are currently serving as Stephen Ministers. There are 9 members enrolled in a training class which involves weekly meetings for approximately 4 months. We have served 11 care receivers this year. Several Stephen Ministers visit church members on a more informal basis.

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We have 5 Stephen Leaders who administer the program and lead the training classes. We would like to add one or two more Stephen Leaders since several of our leaders have served for many years and would like to step down. Despite our efforts at recruitment, we do not have anyone who has agreed take on this role.

Jennie Clifton has assumed responsibility for sending out a series of Grief Booklets to DPCP members who have lost a loved one this year. She has sent 11 booklets.

For a second year, Stephen Ministers produced a booklet of devotions for Lent with contributions from church members. In September, Stephen Ministers were recognized during worship for their service and in December, took part in the Service for Wholeness and Healing. Respectfully submitted, Margo Wehrung Stephen Leader

Submitted on January 20, 2015 Alice Bragg (outgoing chair)

FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE MELISSA REDDICK, CHAIR

The Fellowship Committee at DCPC strives to create, promote, and support a variety of social opportunities that allow members to spend time together in church based activities, thereby strengthening their connection with each other as individuals, as members of the church, and as Christians with God. Our goal continues to be to engage a variety of people by offering activities throughout the year that interest them. In 2014 we succeeded in offering events that ranged in scale from very small (10 people) to large (400+). We offered events which reached very specific groups of interest (Lake Day, Square Dance, Open Mik Night, Soft Ball) as well as general events that were popular with everyone (DCPC Picnic and Wednesday Night Live). These events were held on both week days and weekends, they took place at different times of the morning, afternoon, and evening, they were both indoors and outdoors, and they involved members of every age.

Wednesday Night Live For much of the year, we provided support to chef Betsy Verhey by coordinating and overseeing four kitchen volunteer teams who assisted with set up, serving, and clean up. Each team worked one Wednesday per month in a regular rotation. On occasional fifth Sundays, the Deacons were asked to assist in place of a team. These dinners offered members a chance to share a meal with each other, to socialize, and to worship together in an informal service offered by Robert Alexander. Rick Cardenas served as the Fellowship Committee member who managed Wednesday Night Live assisted by Barbara Perzal who collected money.

Lemonade On The Lawn Held directly after the 11:00 worship service from April - October, this fun event gathers members together in a very informal and care free environment to visit and discuss the service or other events while enjoying cookies and lemonade. The committee held a cookie drive throughout the year to receive donations of cookies to be used and also requested volunteers to act as host family for one Sunday. Host families set up, served, and cleaned up after the event. Rebecca Kryshtalowych served as the Fellowship Committee member who managed Lemonade On The Lawn from May 11th through October 26th.

Spring and Fall Picnics A favorite event each spring and fall, this event following the 11:00 worship service requires much in the way of support by the committee. The Fellowship Committee rep places the order for the food from Lee’s Catering, insures that all paper products are on hand, orders tables and chairs from Cooke Rentals and oversees their delivery and placement, creates floral centerpieces for the 50+ tables, organizes a team of volunteers comprised of Fellowship

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Committee members, Deacons, and other members of the congregation to set up, serve, and clean up after the event. In 2014, we enjoyed musical entertainment by Sunday Union and Roxology. Over 400 church members were in attendance on both dates. The fall picnic was jointly funded by the Campus Ministry Committee. Melissa Reddick served as the Fellowship Committee member who managed these picnics on June 1st and August 24th..

Dinner With Friends This event took place on 2 occasions throughout the past year and involved members walking to the Davidson College Commons (cafeteria) for a sit down lunch following the 11:00 worship service. The event was advertised in the church bulletin and in Steeple Talk and no reservation was required. The committee supported the event by selecting the dates, confirming costs, and advertising. Dave Malushizky served as the Fellowship Committee member who managed this event.

Dinner for Visitors from Christ’s Cathedral and DCPC Choirs The committee was asked by Jain Cain to provide kitchen support to chef Betsy Verhey for a dinner hosted at DCPC in honor of a visiting choir from Christ’s Catherdral in England. We aided in set up, cooking, serving, and clean up. Members of all DCPC adult choirs also attended the event on April 5th.

Softball The committee sponsored an afternoon softball game which was enjoyed by between 10 -20 members. The committee acted to organize the event, gather supplies, and provided beverages and watermelon. Lots of fun was had by those who participated. Rick Cardenas was the Fellowship Committee member who managed this event June 8th.

A Day At the Lake The committee organized, promoted, hired certified lifeguards for, and provided refreshments and watermelon of this fun event, which occurred at Fellowship Point in Mooresville, NC. Attended by 50+ water loving members who arrived by both car and boat, this event is one which will be repeated in the future. Members played in the water, skied, played volleyball, and listened to live music played by some who brought guitars. The Fellowship Committee member who managed this event was Hunter Busse on August 17th..

Square Dance / Common Grounds Cafe The committee hosted a fall Common Grounds Cafe event for which they planned a square dance. This involved planning, advertising, gathering and arranging craft materials and decorations, and hiring a professional caller. Donations of dessert items were brought by those 50-75 people who participated in the fun. Valerie Watson, Pat Rickert, and Mary Pryor were the members of the Fellowship Committee who served to manage this event.

Open Mic Night at Xmas in Davidson The Fellowship Committee was asked by the church staff to support this event during the holidays. Members of the committee brought food and beverages for a reception that followed and acted as greeters during the Open Mic concert. Dave Malushizky and Lac Cosentine acted as the Fellowship Committee members who served to host this event.

White Gift Service Dinner The committee was asked by the church staff to provide kitchen support to chef Betsy Verhey at the dinner following the White Gift Pageant. Assisted by the committee members and deacons who volunteered by helping with cooking, set up, serving, and clean up, Betsey provided sandwiches, soup, and desserts to the 100+ members who attended.

Members of the 2014 Fellowship Committee were Susan Abbott, Hunter Busse, Rick Cardenas, Lak Cosentine, Kelsey Griffith (through spring), Rebecca Kryshtalowych, Dave Malushizky, Barbara Perzal, Mary Pryor, Melissa Reddick, Pat Rickert, and Valerie Watson. The meetings are held in the church parlor once per month at 7Pm on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

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THE PINES CONNECTION MARION THOMAS, CHAIR

COMITTEE MEMBERS: 2014 Marion Thomas Chm. Wthomas213@aol.com

Brenda Barger hbbarger@gmail.com Nyra Brannan nyrab@bellsouth.net Fred and Opal Bryant broed29@yahoo.com Pat Butt bobpatbutt@gmail.com Rebecca Slay` Rebecca.slay@gmail.com Val Watson watsonlh@yahoo.com Kit Piephoff-Haynes piephoff.haynes@gmail.om Sue Massey cdm5050@aol.com Lynn Andrus andrusstoneware@hotmail.com

GOALS:

To promote fellowship between The Pines residents and Davidson College Presbyterian Church To uplift and support DCPC members who live at The Pines

ACTIVITIES:

Residents in the Health Center have been paired with a DCPC member for regular visitation Chapel Services are held twice a month in The Health Center. Twice monthly Sunday afternoon Bingo games for the Health Center resident. Birthday cards are delivered to all DCPC members in the Health Center Christmas and Easter cards are delivered to all residents in the Health Center Lenten and Advent Bible Study groups are held at The Pines Monthly lunch or dinner with Pines residents and DCPC pastors $150 given to Health Center at Christmas, Activity staff will use this gift to purchase a camera.

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WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL KRISTIN CLARK, DIRECTOR

DCPC Weekday Preschool serves over 125 children from the ages of 2 to 5years. The Preschool staff is made up of 21 early childhood professionals that truly adore what they do. The preschool prides the very low staff turnover rate. Seventy Five Percent of the teachers have been working together for 10 years; 4 staff members have served 10-25 years. We are very blessed!

The Preschool has served as a support to the family of Pieter Swart. Pieter died September 21st from Pediatric Cancer. The Preschool started Pieter’s Pals which has been on the news, a variety of newspapers and on the hood of a NASCAR. The Preschool staff helped with planning Pieter’s Memorial. Pieter’s Pals continues to do ministry in supporting families who are battling pediatric cancer. A dedication of a Memorial on the playground & a scholarship in Pieter’s name are planned for 2016.

The DCPC Preschool Staff has monthly Staff Sessions of continuing education. Our preschool strives to educate our staff & families in the early childhood field.

The Preschool along with Christian Education has started a Parents of Preschooler’s Group. This special group meets monthly to discuss a variety of topics. The main goal is to serve as a support system to Preschool Parents, potentially bringing non-members of DCPC into our church for spiritual support. The official name of our group is, “POPS!”

Preschool hours are 9:00 AM- 12:30 PM. With longer days the children are bringing their lunches to school. When children eat with their peers they are offered more opportunities for social interaction with friends as well as, developing self-help skills.

DCPC Weekday Preschool continues to work with Davidson College through Bonner Scholars. We have 4 students that volunteer weekly in our classrooms. The children and staff spend many hours on the college campus.

~Submitted by Kristin Clark 1/12/2105

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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN JANE HOLLAND and MARY MAC KINCAID, MODERATORS

DCPC Presbyterian Women (PW) is committed to Bible study, worship, global and community mission and fellowship. It is organized through a Coordinating Team (CT) that meets monthly. Nine circles involving approximately 225 active members meet monthly (September-May) in homes, at the church, or at The Pines for Bible study and fellowship. Large group gatherings such as the soup and salad suppers and the Birthday brunch involve women who cannot commit to monthly meetings. Service projects include preparing food for Day of Service, the Blood Drive and Room at the Inn and involve other members.

During 2014, DCPC PW actively participated in the life of the church in the following ways:

Created, printed, and distributed an updated handbook for PW Represented PW at new member orientations

Provided and served lunch for approximately 150 workers on the Day of Service. Circle 10 helped with a bake sale benefitting the Cookies for Kids Cancer Fund.

Provided a Saturday training workshop with Elizabeth Hinson Hasty author of this year’s Horizon Bible Study, Reconciling Paul.

Continued a successful co-ed group for Bible study at The Pines

Hosted a Birthday Brunch focusing on Lydia’s Loft and The Bin collecting linens for those organizations. Honored Brenda Barger, Kay Elliotte, Pam Holthouser and Van Lear Logan with Honorary Life Membership awards

Continued efforts to include more DCPC women in PW by extending invitations through the weekday school, by email and telephone and holding soup and salad suppersfor all Presbyterian women

Circle 8 prepared lunch for the church staff Organized the DCPC Women’s Retreat at Montreat in September. Led by Barbara Chalfant,

the theme was Embracing Change. Collected a Thank Offering of $946, a Birthday offering of $1381, and a Least Coin offering

of $543 as contributions to PCUSA PW missions

Provided food and volunteers for the three American Red Cross blood drives Collected Christmas offerings of over $2,700.00 supporting the Pastor’s Discretionary fund,

the Sigona bus fund, Loaves & Fishes, the Mooresville Soup Kitchen and Barium Springs. Collected $1173.00 in donations from the Mothers’ Day Card project of Healthy Women,

Healthy Families of PCUSA which provides mosquito netting, maternal and child health care in Africa

Prepared and served dinner for Room at the Inn Joined with the Global and Community Missions Committees to host the first Christmas in

Davidson Alternative Gift Fair raising over $8000 for twelve community and global missions non-profit groups and supporting the DCPC partnerships with Nicaragua, Sigona (Kenya) and Blythe School.

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ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE JIM BRUEGGEMANN, CHAIR

Report not received.

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FINANCIAL REPORT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS OF 31 DECEMBER 2014

Assets

12/31/2013 12/31/2014

Cash

Petty Cash $50 $50

Certificate of Deposit 69,934 $72,030

Money Market Accounts (5/5) 159,799 $159,928

Checking Accounts (5/2 banks) 275,914 $372,737

Presbyterian Foundation Account 1,300 $1,598

Total Cash: $506,997 $606,342

Accounts Receivable and Prepaid Bills $67,124 $42,458

Property and Equipment

(subject to depreciation & capitalization for 2014 as determined by the Church's auditor)

Leasehold Improvement (roof) $341,017 $341,017

Columbarium $54,823 $54,823

Musical Instruments (primarily organ) $528,421 $528,421

Church Vehicles $62,207 $62,207

Congregation House and Land $1,836,384 $1,836,384

Capital Repairs to Sanctuary $33,597 $194,218

Playground $13,835 $15,120

Furniture and Equipment $152,437 $158,523

(less accumulated depreciation) ($595,691) ($668,613)

Total Property and Equipment $2,427,031 $2,522,100

Other funds (Endowment, Preschool) $621,767 $679,714

Total Assets

$3,622,918 $3,850,615

Liabilities

Accounts Payable $15,468 $25,145

Bank loan for renovations (new in 2014) $0 $576,943

NOTE: Since the 2014 improvements to the Church's property will not be capitalized

until mid-2015, total liabilities and total net assets for 2014 are not included

in this report.

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FINANCIAL REPORT SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENSES FOR 2014

Receipts

Actual Budgeted

Offerings

Pledges $1,288,602 $1,300,000

Non-pledge gifts 165,369 120,500

Loose Offering 17,651 15,000

Total Offerings $1,471,622 $1,435,500

Miscellaneous/Building Use

Miscellaneous/Building Use $45,323 $52,088

Total Receipts $1,516,944 $1,487,588

(12/31/14)

Total Receipts $1,469,446 $1,438,588

(12/31/13)

Expenses

Benevolences $282,799 $283,645.00

Personnel 809,120 $825,248.00

Program 99,275 $95,535.00

Operating &

Administration 255,313 $283,160.00

Total Expenses $1,446,507 $1,487,588

(12/31/14)

Total Expenses $1,417,389 $1,438,588

(12/31/13)

NOTE: By Session action, the operating surplus of $70,438 was divided into

$6000 for local benevolences, $5576 for salary increases in 2015,

and the remainder $58,862 to be applied to the renovation loan balance.

Total Benevolence Expenditures during 2014

Donor Designated Gifts (*) $72,800

Special Year-end Gift (see above) 6,000

Minister's Discretionary Fund 14,583

Budgeted Benevolences 282,799

Endowment (**) 12,862

Total $389,043

(*) Includes Ten-Cents a Meal, One Great Hour, Partnership Donations, Alternative Gift Fair

(**) Allocated in 2014 but disbursed in 2015

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BUDGET SUMMARY FOR 2015 DAVIDSON COLLEGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Revenues 2015 Budget 2014 Budget 2014 Actual

Donations $1,490,000 $1,435,500 $1,471,621 Miscellaneous 48,400 51,713 42,868 Interest 300 375 2,455

Total Revenues $1,538,700 $1,487,588 $1,516,944 Expenses

Benevolences $ 283,400 $ 283,645 282,799 Personnel 889,204 825,248 809,120 Program 97,795 95,535 99,275 Operating 162,051 168,576 163,447 A & P 106,250 114,584 91,866

Total Expenses $1,538,700 $1,487,588 $1,446,507

Adopted by Session on 7 January 2015

2015 TERMS OF CALL DAVIDSON COLLEGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Elizabeth McGregor Simmons, Pastor

Salary 72,828 Housing Allowance 36,414 Total effective salary 109,242 Board of Pensions Benefits (Medical, pension, death & disability) 38,235 SECA Allowance (50% reimbursement for Social Security) 8,357 Continuing Education (based on use, may not carry over) 2,000 Professional Expenses (based on use, may not carry over) 6,500 TOTAL COMPENSATION 164,334* *In addition, 2 weeks of Study Leave and 4 weeks of Vacation annually, and Sabbatical of 3 months every 7th year

Robert Meredith Alexander, Associate Pastor

Salary 44,554 Housing Allowance 23,338 Total effective salary 67,892 Board of Pensions Benefits (Medical, pension, death & disability) 23,762 SECA Allowance (50% reimbursement for Social Security) 5,194 Continuing Education (based on use, may not carry over) 2,000 Professional Expenses (based on use, may not carry over) 4,000 TOTAL COMPENSATION 102,848* *In addition, 2 weeks of Study Leave and 4 weeks of Vacation annually, and Sabbatical of 3 months every 7th year