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First Presbyterian Church

Cody, Wyoming

2016 ANNUAL MEETING ---- 2015 ANNUAL REPORT

Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA)

Pastor: Rev. Dr. Pat Montgomery

2025 23rd Street (307) 587-2647

Cody, WY 82414 www.codyfirstpresbyterian.org

First Presbyterian Church of Cody

Annual meeting of the Congregation February 21, 2016

A G E N D A

Moderator: Rev. Pat Montgomery

Clerk: Nancy Horn

Adopt Agenda

Approve minutes of 2015 Congregational meetings

Receive/Approve Reports

Pastor - receive

Christian Education Director - receive

Clerk - receive

Treasurer - receive

Trustees - receive

Committees of the Session - receive

Building and Grounds

Christian Education

Congregational Life

Evangelism and Mission

Stewardship, Budget and Personnel

Worship

Other committees - receive

2105 Year Long Nominating committee

Organizations - receive

Board of Deacons

Presbyterian Women

Continued Business

New Business

Receive 2016 Budget

Approve Pastor’s terms of call

Adjourn and closing prayer

First Presbyterian Church of Cody Annual Meeting of the Congregation

February 8, 2015

The annual meeting of the congregation was held in the sanctuary on February 8, 2015. After

determining a quorum was present the meeting was called to order at 10:34 a.m. by Moderator,

Rev. Pat Montgomery. The preceding worship service served as an opening prayer.

The congregation VOTED to adopt the meeting agenda as amended.

The congregation VOTED to approve as stated the minutes of the 2-9-14 annual meeting of the

congregation. The congregation VOTED to approve as stated the minutes of the 7-20-14

congregational meeting. The congregation VOTED to approve as stated the minutes of the 10-

19-14 fall congregational meeting. The congregation VOTED to approve as stated the minutes of

the 11-23-14 congregational meeting.

The congregation VOTED to receive the pastor’s report. Rev. Montgomery noted that to date

about 24 members have left the congregation this year related to dissatisfaction with the

denomination; this will impact the budget and finances of the church. Rev. Montgomery

answered several questions about membership and per capita.

The congregation VOTED to receive the written report from Tammy Scott, Christian Education

director.

The congregation VOTED to receive the 2014 Clerk’s statistical report.

The congregation VOTED to receive the 2014 Treasurer’s report.

The congregation VOTED to receive the 2014 Trustee’s written report.

The congregation VOTED to receive the written reports of the standing committees of the

Session: Christian Education, Congregational Life, Evangelism and Mission, Stewardship Budget

and Personnel, Worship.

The congregation VOTED to receive the written report of the 2014 Nominating committee.

The congregation received a report from the 2015 Nominating committee. Because of persons

leaving the congregation and resigning from leadership positions there are vacancies on the

Session, Board of Deacons and 2015 Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee

nominated Marilyn Faber as member at large of the 2015 Nominating Committee. No

nominations were received from the floor after three calls. The congregation VOTED to elect

Marilyn Faber to the 2015 Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee nominated Anita

Kellerby to a one year term as Deacon, no nominations were received from the floor with three

calls. The congregation VOTED to elect Anita Kellerby as Deacon with a term expiring in 2015.

The Nominating committee nominated Dave Bensick to serve a two year term as Deacon; no

nominations were received from the floor with three calls. The congregation VOTED to elect

Dave Bensick to a two year term as Deacon. Vacancies remaining are a two year Deacon term,

and a two year Elder term to serve on the Stewardship, Budget and Personnel committee.

Rev. Montgomery reported that Mary Reed, whose term as Elder expired in 2014, has agreed to

continue serving on the Stewardship, Budget and Personnel committee until the Elder vacancy

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can be filled. The congregation VOTED to approve extending the Elder term of Mary Reed until

the vacancy can be filled.

The congregation VOTED to receive the 2014 written report of the Board of Deacons and the

written report of the Presbyterian Women.

NEW BUSINESS:

Report from the New Beginnings Action group: Brad Eckert, representing the work group,

reported on its progress. The group had been tasked by the Session to define a new mission and

plan how to implement the mission. “Maturing in Christ, come grow with us” has been selected

by the group as the new mission statement. A visual representation of the idea is a tree with

visible roots. The group is working on ideas to implement the mission with a clear direction to an

expanded Wednesday night program with “MIC NITE” as its logo. Several visual images of the

logos were presented to the congregation.

Terms of Call: The congregation VOTED to approve the pastor’s terms of call for 2014 as

proposed by the Stewardship, Budget and Personnel committee.

Salary $41,043.95

Housing $32,027.94

Pension $26,670.95

Total compensation $99,742.84

2014 Budget: The congregation VOTED to receive the budget for 2015 as presented by the

Stewardship, Budget and Personnel committee; the budget was approved by the Session at their

December, 2014 meeting. It was noted this is a deficit budget and therefore will be a working

document with changes required.

Rev. Montgomery answered several questions from the congregation. Committee Elders and a

majority of committee members must be members of the congregation, but non-members may

serve on committees. Young members may serve on committees and in leadership positions.

The New Beginnings Action group would definitely welcome participation by young persons.

Reduction in staff hours may be required because of the deficit budget, no decisions have been

made at this time.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:29 a.m. and closed with prayer by Rev. Montgomery.

Respectfully submitted,

Nancy Horn, Clerk P.M. Montgomery, Moderator

Approved by Session: 2-16-15 Approved by Congregation:

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First Presbyterian Church

Meeting of the Congregation

March 1, 2015 - Sanctuary

A meeting of the congregation was held to receive a report from the 2015 Nominating Committee. The

meeting was called to order at 10:36 a.m. by Moderator Rev. Pat Montgomery after determining a quorum

was present. The preceding worship service served as the opening prayer.

The 2015 Nominating committee placed into nomination as Elder, Tyler Henry to serve an unexpired term

ending in 2016. The committee nominated Della Ward to serve an unexpired term as Deacon, the term to

expire in 2016.

After no nominations were received from the floor with three calls, the congregation VOTED to elect Tyler

Henry as Elder to a term ending in 2016. After no nominations were received from the floor with three

calls, the congregation VOTED to elect Della Ward as Deacon for a term ending in 2016.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:39 a.m. and closed with prayer.


Nancy Horn, Clerk P.M. Montgomery, Moderator

Approved by Session: 3-16-15 Approved by Congregation:

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First Presbyterian Church Meeting of the Congregation

October 25, 2015 - Sanctuary

The meeting of the congregation was called to order at 10:30 a.m. by Moderator Rev. Pat

Montgomery. A quorum was present and the preceding worship service served as an

opening prayer. The stated purpose of the meeting was to elect officers.

The 2015 Nominating Committee placed into nominations to serve as the 2016

Nomination Committee the following persons: Elder Cathy Aardema, Elder Joan Quick,

Deacon Joy Hall, and at large members Jack Eckley and Tracy Wormald. No

nominations were received from the floor with three calls. The congregation VOTED to

elect Cathy Aardema, Joan Quick, Joy Hall, Jack Eckley and Tracy Wormald as the 2016

Nomination Committee.

Placed into nomination by the 2015 Nominating Committee to serve three year terms as

Deacons: Amy Eckert, Mary McDonald and Hugh Currah. No nominations were

received from the floor after three calls. The congregation VOTED to elect Amy Eckert,

Mary McDonald and Hugh Currah as Deacons.

The 2015 Nominating Committee nominated the following persons to serve three year

terms as Elder: Jack Atkins, Ole Sondeno, Sarah Thomas and Luke Montgomery. No

nominations were received from the floor with three calls. The congregation VOTED to

elect as Elders Jack Atkins, Ole Sondeno, Sarah Thomas and Luke Montgomery.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:34 and closed with prayer.

Respectfully submitted:

Nancy Horn , Clerk P.M. Montgomery, Moderator

Approved by Session: 12/21/15 Approved by Congregation:

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Pastor’s Annual Report 2016

My 2015 Pastor’s report contained the following statement, “By all appearances 2015 should be a year

where the anxiety of the past is resolved as amicably as possible and the congregation is now free of

those distractions to focus its energy on worship, mission and ministry.” Thank God, that prediction has

come to pass…and the balance of the year has been spent living into a new reality.

That new reality began with a lot of uncertainty. At the beginning of 2015 we knew our budget was just

a stab in the dark because membership and giving were in such a fluid state. Some honest predictions

had us with a 2015 deficit in excess of $100,000. Yet as the situation stabilized, as leaders settled into a

new reality and made thoughtful, frugal and faithful decisions, and as members prayerfully supported

and generously gave, we ended the year with income just $8,000 less than expenses. This is impressive

on two levels. First, how generously God provided in our time of need is impressive. Thank God.

Secondly…the trust practiced by members during this uncertain time has been impressive. Members

trusted leaders (Elders, Deacons and staff) to exercise good judgement. Leaders trusted members to be

both generous towards the church and frugal within church budgets, instead of anxiously questioning

and second guessing every decision. And together members and leaders trusted God…even expected

God…to provide. I have been involved in Church leadership and conflict resolution all of my adult life.

Please believe me when I say…such trust and cooperation during anxious times within a congregation

are not a given. Well done. Well done leaders…and well done members. I would be lying if I said the

last few years haven’t been trying…but when I see faithful behavior like this, I am truly thankful and feel

genuinely blessed.

That reality has allowed 2015 to be a year of health and ministry instead of a year of sitting around and

licking our wounds. Albeit with smaller budgets, established ministries like Christian Education, MOPS,

home visitation, Deacon assistance and such have been sustained. New endeavors like the “Food for

Kids” backpack meal program have been launched and rapidly grown.

Certainly we face challenges in the year ahead. To name just a few we have an extra-large building to

maintain, we have many older members facing the struggles of aging, we have much to do and fewer

volunteers. But as we take up those challenges…we have so many assets. We have a strong and

increasing sense of community that is marked by cooperation, maturity, respect, trust and profound

faith. We have a committed and skilled staff. In a congregation with a history of strong lay leadership,

we have an exceptional group currently at the helm. We are a group practiced at trusting God. It is

going to be a good year.

In closing I would like to offer two simple anecdotes of God’s grace and benevolence that cause me to

say this. In late 2015 we became increasingly aware of the need to make a costly repair to the building’s

metal roof. This was especially disappointing because when the roof was put on 7 years ago we were

assured it was a “lifetime” roof. Best estimates are that the repair will be as much as $60,000. As the

Building and Grounds people worked to clarify the situation, we were so aware of the budget concerns

that it seemed like hitting a wall. Then out of the blue one day, someone from beyond the congregation

literally walked in the door and gave us a check for $50,000.

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It seems that many years ago, a hard working woman named Ruth Anderson, who never had excessive

resources and who has never been a member, felt the need for her children to know the faith. So she

sent her sons to attend Church and Sunday School here. She recently passed away…and as the estate

was being settled her executors were directed to give $50,000 to the congregation. Years ago some

people cast their bread upon the waters…and now we received a generous gift at a time of need. The

Session has chosen to use that money to defray the majority of the cost of the roof repair. (This is also a

good reminder of how we might include the church when we prepare our personal wills and trusts.)

A second story of God’s amazing provision also comes…totally at God’s initiative. I was working in my

office one day when I got a phone call. It seems a young woman who has been preparing for the

ministry in the Church of Scotland needs to complete a final field placement before she is approved for

active ministry. Her studies will be done May of 2016 and all she has left to do is a final 7 week field

placement. Apparently she has a sister living in Cody who has been looking for an opportunity for her to

come to Cody to visit. So the sister (whom I have never met) picked up the phone and called me and

asked, “Would First Presbyterian Church in Cody ever consider allowing her sister Heidi (and family) to

come to Cody to finish her preparations for ministry?”

I explained what that would require…and then said that FPCC would certainly be willing to talk about it if

Heidi and the Church of Scotland wanted to explore it further. Long story short…we will probably have a

well-trained intern named Heidi Hercus this summer with little cost to the congregation. We will share

more information in the months ahead, but for now it is enough to say that God has gifted us with a

talented student pastor from mid-June to mid-August. If you have questions about this, Vieune

Revolinski and Susan Corry will be handling much of the communication on our end, and I am certain

they would be happy to share more information as it becomes available.

You can’t make this stuff up. God is good. We have been…and continue to be…very blessed. And 2016

promises to be an amazing year.

Respectfully submitted;

Pat Montgomery

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2015 Annual Report

Tammy Scott

As this year began I again took up my role as staff advisor to not only Christian Education but

Congregational Life, Mission and Evangelism, Deacon Committees and had Nursery supervisor

added to my docket as well in September but things did not go as smoothly as in years past.

In January we watched as many of our friends and families left our congregation after many

years growing together. It was heart breaking and painful for all of us but I guess my darkest

day was that Sunday last January when there were no young children that went forward for

Children’s Chapel. There were few for Sunday school and the empty rooms seemed to mirror

the hole in my heart. I, like the rest of you, felt exhausted by everything that had gone on over

the past few years and was having a hard time dealing with the fact that we were left with no

option but to start over again. I didn’t know if I had it in me but as the old saying goes, “The

journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”

If you read through the annual reports of the committees I work with throughout the year, you

will see that even in a time when people could have chosen to throw up their hands and walk

away from what seemed like an unsurmountable challenge that is not what took place in this

church. The elders and committee members dug in, they didn’t give up they adapted and paved

the way to overcome a situation we thought would ruin us. They showed all of us what faith in

action is, it is not seeking do our own will but God’s, even when it doesn’t turn out like we want

and I am humbled and honored to work by these folks.

It has been a roller coaster year that is for sure, ups downs emotionally, spiritually and

personally. Yet if you see what your leaders are doing and the programs like Food 4 Kids,

Congregational Life events, new adult classes and deacon budget changes that are coming out

of these committees you find yourself unwilling to throw in the towel.

In the end, however, it just reminds us and reassures us that our plans are not always God’s

plans and if we really are people of faith we must follow where He leads us and be willing and

ready for what He has in store for us.

In His service,

Tammy Scott

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Clerk’s 2015 Statistical Report

Membership, Attendance Financial

Beginning active membership 329 Potential giving units 172

Membership gains Budgeted income 306,796

17 and younger 7 Budgeted expense 401,012

18 and older 7

Certificate gain 2 Receipts:

Total gains 16 Regular contributions 307,254

Membership loss Investment income 2142

Death 2 Other 5520

Certificate loss 3 Capital building funds 0

Other 70 Bequests 50,000

Total loss 75 Subsidy/Aid 0

Total active ending membership 270

Baptized members 15

Other participants 57

Total adherents 342 Expenditures

Local program 283,466

Baptisms Capital 51,100

Child 0 Per capita 12,989

Adult 6 Theological fund 0

Local Mission 22,202

Active officers Investment expense 0

Session: women 5 men 7 Validated mission 510

Deacons women 8 men 1 Other mission 0

Racial Ethnic:

Members 270 white Elders 77

Women 181 white Deacons 67

Men 89 white

Session 12 white

Deacons 9 white

Age Distribution: women men total Session Disabilities

Under 25 19 9 28 0

26-45 18 11 29 1 Hearing 18

46-55 22 8 30 4 Sight 10

56-65 30 15 45 3 Mobility 30

Older then 65 92 46 138 4 Other 12

Average attendance: 121

Christian Education

Birth - 3 0 Grade 7 1

Age 4 0 Grade 8 3

K 1 Grade 9 3

Grade 1 2 Grade 10 0



Grade 4 1 <25 3

Grade 5 0 >25 22

Grade 6 0 teacher 23

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Church Budget

2016

2014 2015 2015 2016

Acct # Committee/Category YTD Actual Budget YTD Actual Budget

12/31/2014 12/31/20154000 Income

4100 Pledged Income 270,861.47$ 249,796.00$ 245,066.90$ 230,000.00$ 4110 Building Repairs Campaign4200 Unpledged Income-Other 51,732.00$ 50,000.00$ 98,075.10$ 60,000.00$ 4210 Unpledged Income-Per Capita 207.16$ 2,489.00$ 4220 Unpledged Wednesday Night Inc 472.46$ 517.25$ 4225 Unpledged ALPHA Income4300 Loose Offering 9,071.28$ 7,000.00$ 11,105.63$ 10,000.00$ 4400 Sunday School Offering -$ -$ -$ 4450 Children's Chapel 5.83$ -$ -$ 4500 OGHS Special Offering 640.00$ -$ -$ 4503 Other Special Offerings 5,218.00$ -$ 25.00$ 4600 FAC Use of Facility -$ -$ 4700 Deacons receipts -$ -$ 4900 Interest Checking 465.44$ -$ 434.66$ 4905 CD Interest -$ -$ 4915 First Fruits Gen'l-Dividends -$ 71.84$ 4920 Vanguard-EDJ-Dividends 1.16$ -$ 7.60$ 4921 Vanguard-Memorial-Dividends 0.71$ -$ 4.51$ 4922 Vanguard-McNeill-Dividends 30.00$ -$ 55.39$ 4925 Budget Shortfall -$ -$ -$ -$

TOTAL INCOME 338,705.51$ 306,796.00$ 357,852.88$ 300,000.00$

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Church Budget

2016

2014 2015 2015 2016


12/31/2014 12/31/2015

5100 Administration

5110 Advertising-Classifieds 64.80$ 100.00$ 92.00$ 100.00$ 5111 Stewardship 816.14$ 2,000.00$ 112.85$ 2,000.00$ 5112 Computer Network 926.71$ 1,000.00$ 738.95$ 1,000.00$ 5113 Computer & Software Upgrades 960.00$ 1,200.00$ -$ -$ 5114 Computer Maintenance 538.97$ 700.00$ 671.00$ 600.00$ 5120 Copier Expense 2,929.04$ 3,000.00$ 2,849.11$ 3,000.00$ 5135 Miscellaneous 324.62$ 500.00$ 312.59$ 300.00$ 5140 Newsletter -$ -$ -$ -$ 5145 Nursery Supplies 163.43$ 100.00$ 10.69$ 100.00$ 5150 Office Capital Expense -$ -$ -$ -$ 5155 Memberships/Subscriptions 100.00$ 150.00$ 110.88$ 125.00$ 5160 Office Supplies 1,113.00$ 2,250.00$ 1,311.55$ 1,500.00$ 5165 Pastoral Expenses-Other 309.72$ 500.00$ 233.27$ 1,500.00$ 5166 Pastoral Allowance-Travel 68.25$ 500.00$ 500.00$ 250.00$ 5167 Pastoral Allowance-Book 550.77$ 500.00$ 842.29$ 250.00$ 5168 Pastoral Allow.-Study Leave 528.54$ 1,000.00$ 329.95$ 500.00$ 5170 Postage 692.23$ 750.00$ 663.00$ 750.00$ 5175 Misc Staff Expenses/Vacation 184.90$ 1,000.00$ 164.58$ 250.00$ 5177 Staff Seasonal Expenses 1,601.59$ 1,750.00$ -$ 250.00$ 5180 Telephone Exp-Land Line & Cell 3,571.41$ 3,275.00$ 3,093.05$ 3,100.00$ 5190 Internet 1,972.56$ 750.00$ 979.74$ 700.00$ 5191 Christian Ed Director - Study Leave -$ 1,000.00$ -$ 500.00$ 5193 Christian Ed Director - Book Allowance -$ 200.00$ -$ 200.00$

Category Total $17,416.68 $22,225.00 $13,015.50 16,975.00$

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Church Budget

2016

2014 2015 2015 2016


12/31/2014 12/31/20155200 Benevolences

5230 Deacons' Work-Miscellaneous 147.53$ 100.00$ 98.00$ 150.00$ 5231 Deacons' Communion 104.87$ 100.00$ -$ 100.00$ 5232 Deacons' Funerals 902.66$ 1,500.00$ 130.39$ 1,000.00$ 5234 Deacons' Assistance 16,819.46$ 18,000.00$ 8,755.97$ 12,000.00$ 5235 Deacons' Holidays 267.40$ 300.00$ -$ 300.00$ 5236 Deacons' Nursery Expense -$ -$ -$ -$

Category Total 18,241.92$ 20,000.00$ 8,984.36$ 13,550.00$

5300 Christian Education

5300 Christian Education - Other -$ -$ (20.36)$ -$ 5301 Adult Education 331.84$ 700.00$ 639.36$ 550.00$ 5303 Children's Education 913.91$ 3,000.00$ 1,001.23$ 2,000.00$ 5309 CE Supplies & Equipment 117.52$ 500.00$ -$ 400.00$ 5313 Middle School 6th-8th 698.93$ 500.00$ 304.20$ 400.00$ 5315 Sr. High Program 1,117.09$ 700.00$ 300.09$ 700.00$ 5319 Youth Camp Children 15.45$ 800.00$ (488.82)$ 600.00$ 5323 Sr. High Trip -$ -$ (50.00)$ -$ 5325 Gifts 30.00$ -$ 89.61$ -$ 5333 Library Books & Equipment 428.59$ 300.00$ -$ 150.00$ 5337 VBS 345.36$ 1,500.00$ 2,767.04$ 1,500.00$ 5340 New Projects/Misc. 791.06$ 400.00$ 486.14$ 350.00$

Category Total 4,789.75$ 8,400.00$ 5,028.49$ 6,650.00$

5400 Congregational Life

5415 Kitchen Supplies 1,481.22$ 3,500.00$ 1,484.72$ 1,750.00$ 5417 Wednesday Night Food 3,847.63$ 5,500.00$ 3,505.40$ 4,500.00$ 5420 Misc/Foods/Gifts 748.10$ 1,500.00$ 1,051.42$ 1,250.00$ 5425 Alpha Food -$ -$ 31.43$ -$

Category Total 6,076.95$ 10,500.00$ 6,072.97$ 7,500.00$


Church Budget

2016

2014 2015 2015 2016


12/31/2014 12/31/2015

5500 Evangelism/Mission

5510 Alpha Supplies 242.21$ 250.00$ -$ 200.00$ 5522 MOPS 1,500.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 5525 Mission Education 3,278.31$ 4,000.00$ 300.00$ 1,500.00$ 5540 Alpha Advertising -$ 500.00$ 2,430.00$ 2,000.00$ 5545 C. E Ads -$ -$ -$ -$ 5550 Special Events Advertising 802.60$ 1,500.00$ 1,170.40$ 1,000.00$ 5560 New Member Receptions -$ 100.00$ 35.00$ 100.00$ 5575 Printed Materials 28.05$ -$ -$ -$ 5580 Regular Church Ads 301.70$ 300.00$ 413.77$ 500.00$ 5590 Miscellaneous Projects 281.99$ 150.00$ 647.08$ 500.00$ 5591 Youth Mission Trips -$ -$ -$ -$ 5593 Living Waters / Food 4 Kids 1,891.38$ 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 5595 Locally Directed Projects 3,650.00$ 5,000.00$ 3,081.35$ 2,500.00$

Category Total 11,976.24$ 18,800.00$ 15,077.60$ 15,300.00$

5600 Building & Grounds

5615 City Utilities 13,132.40$ 14,000.00$ 12,918.42$ 13,000.00$ 5620 Cleaning Supplies 1,280.77$ 2,100.00$ 955.71$ 1,200.00$ 5625 Gas Utilities 7,489.81$ 7,500.00$ 5,926.77$ 6,500.00$ 5630 General Repairs/Replacement 2,310.77$ 5,000.00$ 1,387.06$ 3,500.00$ 5635 General Replacement 1,012.71$ 1,000.00$ 258.46$ 1,000.00$ 5640 Grounds Maintenance 2,376.19$ 2,200.00$ 824.84$ 2,200.00$ 5643 Tree Pruning/Parking Lot Sealing 400.00$ 1,000.00$ -$ 500.00$ 5645 Maintenance Agreement Furnace 1,255.65$ 1,600.00$ -$ 1,300.00$ 5647 Insurance Package 7,297.44$ 8,100.00$ 7,405.00$ 7,500.00$ 5655 Major Repairs/Improvements 1,251.44$ 5,300.00$ 51,100.00$ 13,675.00$ 5660 Miscellaneous Expenditures -$ 210.18$ 5665 Painting -$ -$ 5670 Sanctuary Equipment/Overhead Bulbs -$ 1,000.00$ 3,419.96$ -$ 5675 Van 1,711.04$ 1,500.00$ 519.15$ 1,000.00$ 5680 Future Improvements/Needs -$ -$ 5690 Sprinkler System Upgrade 541.08$ 1,000.00$ -$ 500.00$ 5695 Building Expense Reimbursement (756.00)$ -$ (2,072.00)$ -$

Category Total 39,303.30$ 51,300.00$ 82,853.55$ 51,875.00$


Church Budget

2016

2014 2015 2015 2016


12/31/2014 12/31/2015

5700 Session

5710 Book of Order -$ 250.00$ 201.60$ 50.00$ 5720 Clerk's Discretion 2,579.29$ 300.00$ 346.89$ 350.00$ 5730 Per Capita Assessment 13,014.02$ 14,014.54$ 12,988.94$ 13,864.06$ 5735 General Mission Giving 6,018.33$ 6,244.90$ -$ 3,000.00$ 5740 Presbytery Delegate -$ 500.00$ 192.24$ 300.00$ 5750 Presbytery Today Sub -$ -$ -$ -$ 5760 Roll Books -$ 25.00$ -$ 25.00$ 5770 These Days Subscriptions -$ -$ -$ -$ 5775 Scholarship 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$

Category Total 22,111.64$ 21,834.44$ 14,229.67$ 18,089.06$

5900 Trustees

5910 Financial Review 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 5912 Incorporation/Other Fees 25.00$ 25.00$ 25.00$ 25.00$

Category Total 1,025.00$ 1,025.00$ 1,025.00$ 1,025.00$

5950 Worship

5951 Attendance Pads 166.00$ -$ -$ -$ 5952 Bulletins -$ 50.00$ -$ -$ 5953 Candles 240.80$ 250.00$ -$ 100.00$ 5954 Children's Time -$ 100.00$ -$ 100.00$ 5955 Communion Cups -$ -$ -$ -$ 5956 Flowers -$ -$ -$ -$ 5957 Honoraria 125.00$ 875.00$ 125.00$ 625.00$ 5958 Miscellaneous 476.16$ 600.00$ 141.55$ 350.00$ 5959 Music/Supplies 1,021.37$ 1,200.00$ 239.31$ 775.00$ 5960 Organ Maintenance -$ 200.00$ 435.00$ 200.00$ 5961 Piano Maintenance -$ 200.00$ -$ 200.00$ 5963 Sanctuary Decorations 284.14$ 450.00$ 118.00$ 150.00$ 5964 Worship Planning -$ -$ -$ -$ 5965 Technology Supplies -$ 500.00$ 465.00$ 500.00$

Category Total 2,313.47$ 4,425.00$ 1,523.86$ 3,000.00$


Church Budget

2016

2014 2015 2015 2016


12/31/2014 12/31/2015

6100 Benefits

6113 Pastor Pension - PM 25,574.88$ 26,670.95$ 26,670.96$ 26,670.95$ 6116 Benefits - Other -$ 1,500.00$ -$ 1,500.00$

Category Total 25,574.88$ 28,170.95$ 26,670.96$ 28,170.95$

6120 Medical

6122 Pastor Medical-Long Term 332.64$ 365.00$ 332.64$ 365.00$

Category Total 332.64$ 365.00$ 332.64$ 365.00$

6200 Gross Wages

6220 Music Director Salary 5,173.92$ 6,364.80$ 6,559.70$ 6,365.00$ 6221 Worship Leader -$ 6,364.80$ 6,527.22$ 6,365.00$ 6225 Nursery Supervisor 1,946.60$ 3,182.00$ 838.44$ -$ 6230 Church Admin Asst/Fin Sec'y 30,142.56$ 33,945.60$ 23,350.17$ 25,460.00$ 6235 Treasurer 4,181.60$ 4,100.40$ 4,235.54$ 4,100.00$ 6240 Grounds/Bldg Maint. Custodian 9,814.51$ 9,471.00$ 8,448.18$ 9,471.00$ 6245 Indoor Custodian 22,306.80$ 22,722.00$ 20,182.24$ 22,722.00$ 6255 Christian Education Director 33,538.52$ 36,280.00$ 36,913.19$ 38,780.00$ 6260 Organist/Pianist Salary 12,055.72$ 6,364.80$ 4,671.95$ 6,075.00$ 6270 Pastor Salary - PM 41,043.12$ 41,043.15$ 41,043.12$ 41,043.15$ 6275 Housing - P. Montgomery 32,028.00$ 32,027.94$ 32,028.00$ 32,027.94$

Category Total 192,231.35$ 201,866.49$ 184,797.75$ 192,409.09$

6300 Payroll Taxes

6322 FICA-Social Security 7,387.93$ 8,307.30$ 6,921.48$ 7,697.30$ 6324 Medicare 1,727.82$ 1,545.54$ 1,618.72$ 1,432.06$ 6330 Wyoming Workers' Comp 1,700.61$ 2,247.41$ 1,603.36$ 1,593.12$

Category Total 10,816.36$ 12,100.26$ 10,143.56$ 10,722.48$

Total Expenses 352,210.18$ 401,012.14$ 369,755.91$ 365,631.58$

Operating Income/Loss (13,504.67)$ (94,216.14)$ (11,903.03)$ (65,631.58)$


Church Budget

2016

2014 2015 2015 2016


12/31/2014 12/31/2015

Other Income/Expense

7000 Other Income 3,790.91$ -$ 5,495.17$

7100 Pass Thru Income (111.37)$ -$ 855.00$

7200 Memorial Funds Investment Income 1,757.95$ -$ 1,567.85$ -$

7400 Deacons' Investment Income -$ -$ -$ -$

8000 Pass Thru Expenses 2,173.23$ -$ 3,275.93$ -$

8500 Memorial Funds Expense -$ -$ -$ -$

8700 Deacons' Investment Expense -$ -$ -$ -$

Net Other Income 3,264.26$ -$ 4,642.09$ -$

Net Income (10,240.41)$ (94,216.14)$ (7,260.94)$ (65,631.58)$


Dec 31, 15 Dec 31, 14

ASSETSCurrent Assets

Checking/Savings1100 · CHECKING

1100-5 · Clara Wheeler Memorial Income 0.00 3,991.101100 · CHECKING - Other 109,233.88 70,327.83

Total 1100 · CHECKING 109,233.88 74,318.93

1108 · EXCESS FUNDS MONEY MARKET1108-1 · Excess Funds - LT Planning 23,982.93 23,970.951108-2 · Excess Funds 202,261.30 201,857.26

Total 1108 · EXCESS FUNDS MONEY MARKET 226,244.23 225,828.21

1146 · FIRST FRUITS GENERAL FUND 2,712.55 2,595.281151 · Food 4 Kids Checking Acocunt 21,022.52 861.501170 · R W ALLEN MEMORIAL FUND 1,898.05 1,897.681180 · YOUTH ACTIVITIES-SAVINGS

1181 - Youth Savings HS 5,153.66 5,153.661182 - Youth Savings MS 500.00 500.001180 · YOUTH ACTIVITIES-SAVINGS - Other 770.97 212.06

Total 1180 · YOUTH ACTIVITIES-SAVINGS 6,424.63 5,865.72

1185 · EDJ - VANGUARD $ MKT 15,387.55 15,379.951186 · MEMORIAL- VANGUARD $ MKT 9,107.54 9,103.031187 · McNEILL - VANGUARD S/T BOND FD 3,662.85 3,631.84

Total Checking/Savings 395,693.80 339,482.14

Accounts Receivable1200 · Accounts Receivable

1205 · Pledged Income Receivable 0.00 750.001200 · Accounts Receivable - Other 0.00 252.00

Total 1200 · Accounts Receivable 0.00 1,002.00

Total Accounts Receivable 0.00 1,002.00

Total Current Assets 395,693.80 340,484.14

Other Assets1104 · Petty Cash 100.00 100.001109 · Prepaid Medical 68.52 133.14

Total Other Assets 168.52 233.14

TOTAL ASSETS 395,862.32 340,717.28

LIABILITIES & EQUITYLiabilities

Current LiabilitiesAccounts Payable

2000 · Accounts Payable 2,566.56 2,358.712050 · Wedding Fee Clearing Acct 36.00 36.00

Total Accounts Payable 2,602.56 2,394.71

Credit CardsPat's Cabela's card (8497) 576.20 0.00Tammy's Cabela's card (4188) 476.45 0.00Walmart 586.17 0.00

Total Credit Cards 1,638.82 0.00

Other Current LiabilitiesFUTA 7.53 7.532010 · Food 4 Kids 25,085.46 16,853.092060 · Prepaid Pledged Income 1,450.00 0.002100 · Payroll Liabilities

2102 · Worker's Compensation 411.07 467.092105 · 403(b) 1,200.00 0.002110 · Federal Withholding 701.00 1,064.00

10:29 AM First Presbyterian Church01/23/16 Balance SheetAccrual Basis As of December 31, 2015

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Dec 31, 15 Dec 31, 14

2100 · Payroll Liabilities - Other 6.97 6.97

Total 2100 · Payroll Liabilities 2,319.04 1,538.06

2120 · FICA2122 · Company 614.99 942.012124 · Employee 614.99 942.01

Total 2120 · FICA 1,229.98 1,884.02

2200 · Accrued Israel Trip Expenses 1,500.00 0.002201 · Accrued Roof Repairs 50,000.00 0.00

Total Other Current Liabilities 81,592.01 20,282.70

Total Current Liabilities 85,833.39 22,677.41

Total Liabilities 85,833.39 22,677.41

Equity3000 · Opening Bal Equity 128,890.38 128,890.383900 · Retained Earnings 188,399.49 199,250.47Net Income (7,260.94) (10,100.98)

Total Equity 310,028.93 318,039.87

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 395,862.32 340,717.28

10:29 AM First Presbyterian Church01/23/16 Balance SheetAccrual Basis As of December 31, 2015

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TRUSTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT

2015

The Session served as the Board of Trustee’s during 2015. Officers

appointed by the Session were: President: Ty Nelson; Vice President: Doug

Williams; Secretary: Phil Farman; Treasurer: Troy Brown. At the January 24,

2015, meeting Session appointed Joan Quick to complete Ty Nelson’s term as

President. Troy Brown resigned as Treasurer in April, 2015. Denise Rigby was

appointed by Session to be the Treasurer effective June 1, 2015. Rae Eckley

serves as an employed Financial Secretary in addition to her duties as

Administrative Assistant.

The annual fee was paid to the Wyoming Secretary of State to maintain

the Wyoming non-profit corporation, First Presbyterian Church of Cody. The

corporation was originally filed on March 2, 1906.

The Trustees maintain a safety deposit box at the First Bank of Wyoming.

James Reilly, CPA, PC, was retained and performed “Financial Agreed

upon Procedures” for the corporation for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Elders completing terms in 2015 are: Jerry Kinkade, Otto Phillips, Liesel

Hodecker and Susan Cory. Deacons completing terms in 2015 are: Carol

Cherry, Coletta Kewitt and Karen Snyder.


Joan E. Quick

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Building and Grounds CommitteeYear End Report 2015

The members of the Building and Grounds Committee in 2015 have included:! ! Tracy Wormald! ! ! ! Roy Bruce! ! Tom Klomparens!! ! ! Dennis Spargur! ! Jerry Kinkade (Elder)! ! ! Doug Williams (Elder)

This Committee is charged with the responsibility of maintaining the church’s facilities and grounds, the cleaning of the building, care and maintenance of the church vehicles, and long range planning for the physical needs of the plant, as well as oversight of the various insurance protection policies for the church.

The Committee within an annual budget which totals $51,300 for the year 2015. The budget includes a significant number of account categories but the primary items are: utilities, cleaning supplies, grounds maintenance and improvements, and building maintenance.

During the calendar year 2015 the Committee has spent the greatest amount of time and effort dealing with the steel roof installation insufficiencies. Early in 2015 it was discovered that the contractor who installed our steel replacement roof, in 2007, did not use proper installation procedures and materials specified by the manufacturer. As we later learned, the contractor failed to properly install other steel roofs in the Park County area and subsequently went out of business after filing for bankruptcy. Recovery of compensation for the deficiencies is doubtful but is still being pursued. With the help of the roofing materials manufacturer and a local contractor, recommended by the manufacturer, we are reviewing our options for repairing the roof damage. One quotation for the repairs is approximately $60,000 which would bring the roof within the manufacturer’s specifications, while another less thorough fix would be approximately $30,000. The Committee is considering a financial campaign, separate from the budget, to support the more expensive repairs.

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The item which consumed the second greatest amount of time within the Committee was reviewing the needed repairs to our substandard concrete sidewalks to the East of the church building. We have awarded a contract for the repairs in the amount of approximately $6,000 to a local concrete contractor. The repairs will not occur until Spring 2016.

An additional underground irrigation line was installed on the Northeast corner of our grounds in order to provide much needed irrigation to grass and trees on that corner of the lot.

Lighting was installed in the main hallway to provide illumination on the wall where our tree was painted.

A review of our insurance coverages occurred and a few items were coordinated with other committees to insure that we meet the insurance company’s requirements regarding liability coverage concerning teachers.

A small number of roof leaks have been repaired. There is one persistent long term leak in the bell tower over the sanctuary, although the leak there is intermittent, and only seems to occur when the rain and wind come from a specific direction. We believe that ultimately the roof repairs will solve this issue.

Finally, the Committee believes that, in the long term, the congregation will benefit from the removal of the bell from the bell tower. We are considering relocation of the bell to a high-gate-style support somewhere near the front entrance to the church. The electrical connections in the bell tower and the current mechanism for ringing the bell appear to be a hazard over the long term. We have discussed the installation of an electronic bell system, similar to the one used at St. Anthony’s, as a replacement for the iron bell.

Respectfully submitted:Jerry Kinkade, ElderDoug Williams, Elder

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Christian Education Committee Annual Report, 2015

Committee members:

Pat Montgomery, Pastor and head of staff

Tammy Scott , Staff

Liesel Hodecker, Elder/ Moderator

Bret Reed, Elder/Co-Moderator

Kathy Reed

Tracy Wormald

Patty Brus

The Christian education committee is responsible for planning and staffing Sunday school classes,

Confirmation classes, Middle School and High School youth groups, Vacation Bible School, the church

library, and the Christmas program. Our budget covers curriculum and classroom supplies for all of

these programs as well as youth group activities, teacher appreciation gifts, Bibles for third graders,

High School senior graduation gifts, Confirmation class gifts, and summer church camp tuition

assistance.

During the winter/spring semester, The Faith Weaver curriculum continued to be used for Sunday

school classes grades K-8, as well as the adult class. This curriculum focuses on the same weekly bible

passage, but each level is presented in an age appropriate format.. Classes were held for grades K-3,

and 6-8/Confirmation. Due to decreased numbers, there were no 4th

and 5th

grade students. High School

students participated in a book study, The Case for Faith by Lee Strobel.

Wednesday night classes used a variety of Bible based curriculum materials. Classes included K-3, 6-

8/Confirmation class, High School, and adult classes. Adult classes included Alpha Marriage, as well

as two six-week adult studies, Grace by Max Lucado, and the Connecting the Bible to Life series,

including The Miracles of Jesus and The Parables of Jesus,

On May 10 confirmation students, graduating seniors, and teachers were recognized. Confirmation

students received the book Teen Life, and graduating seniors were given God's Promises for Grads.

Teachers received gift certificates in thanks for their service.

Our church library continues to be a valuable Christian educational asset. New books and DVDs have

been added to our collection and may be borrowed throughout the year.

Vacation Bible School, Outback Rock, was held August 4 and 5th

, with 46 children attending. Activities

were held in the Sanctuary as well as outdoors and in classrooms. This program ended with an

invitation to come to the Kingdom Fest celebration scheduled for September 9th. VBS coordinators

Tammy Scott, Stacy Skoric, and Karen Anderson as well as many volunteers helped make this program

an enjoyable success.

Middle School camp was again held at Pastor Montgomery's home August 10-14 with 5 participants

attending. Challenging and educational activities were enjoyed by participants and volunteers.

Wyoming Presbytery provided $500. in scholarships for the camp. Additional funding was provided by

the Chris McNeill scholarship fund.

Sunday School Rally Day was held on September 13 with classes beginning September 20th

. Based on

children attending, there were classes for grades 1-4, 6-8, High School, and adults. The Faith Weaver

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curriculum continued to be used for K-8 classes. A new adult study, The Israel Study, is being taught

by Pastor Montgomery.

Kingdom Fest, a family event with a dinner, activity stations, and a booth explaining Wednesday night

classes and an ending program was held on September 9th

from 6 to 8 p.m. Members of the

community as well as our congregation participated in Bible based activities and enjoyable fellowship.

The Wednesday night program began on September 16th

with dinner and classes for K-2, 3-5, 6-8, High

School, and adults. New curriculum offerings include K-2 Follow Jesus, 3-5 Follow God's Plan, 6-8

No Miss Lessons for Preteens, and High School The Way to Live.

With input from the New Beginnings Group two new adult classes were introduced this fall. Alpha

Parenting for children aged 0-10, taught by Pastor Montgomery. A book study, The Daniel Plan, led

by Wendy Core, was offered as part of the Wednesday night program. An Alpha Marriage class was

also held, led by Phil and Peggy Farman.

The New Beginnings Group has also organized a music component for the Wednesday night program.

One Wednesday each month a band will present inspirational music to complement the Wednesday

night program. A meal will be provided, but classes will not be held, giving participants an opportunity

to participate in this musical fellowship celebration.

Under the direction of Jonene Geile and Wendy Corr, with coordination by Tammy Scott, the Christmas

Program this year was held on December 20th. A new format was tried this year with enjoyment by

participants and the congregation.

The Christian Education Committee would like to thank the many volunteers who helped with and

participated in the programs, classes, and events this year. Without your help, these activities would

not have been possible.


Liesel Hodecker, Elder

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CONGREGATIONAL LIFE

ANNUAL REPORT

2015

Congregational Life continued cooking for the Wednesday night program, which

was well attended with us cooking for about 65-75 people each week. Members

of the committee are Vieune Revolinkski, Gayle Cory, Nancy Horn, Susan Cory and

Cathy Aardema. Clean up kitchen crew are Roy & Mina Holm, Dennis Spargur,

Audrey Bork; Servers are Jim & Brenda McNeil. Cook assistants are Donna

Holder, Jim McNeil, Kay Soulek and Nancy Horn.

To promote more church involvement in our congregational life, it has been a

goal of our committee to promote a monthly activity. In January we hosted a

luncheon and game show that was attended by about 50 people and fun was had

by all.

February we had our congregational meeting, afterwards congregational life

hosted an icecream social to sweeten the idea that we were actually doing church

business.

March found us hosting a dinner served by the confirmation class followed by a

talent show that the congregation asked us to do again and it was well attened by

about 75 people. The talents of our congregation were fun to watch.

April found us having a pizza night to celebrate the end of the church school year

and doing the rollout for the new beginnings action group Mic Night. A group of

singers came and entertained us with Christian songs showing us what we could

do with Mic Night.

May we provided cake for the confirmation class and for new members joining

the church.

June, July and August congregational life took time off from cooking and meetings

until Septmeber when class reconvened.

September 6th we hosted the church annual picnic with a venue change now we

had it at our side parking lot at the church. The picnic was attended by 75 people

and those attended loved the idea of having the picnic at the church making use

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of our play areas. Clean up was done by all and it so made the picnic more fun for

those on our committee.

In September Congregational Life also helped Tammy with the Medieval Fest by

dressing in costume and providing a snack table. The kids enjoyed making the

flame thrower skewers and the scones were a big hit. Though lightly attended

those that participated had fun at all of the different stations.

When changes were made to the Wednesday night schedule we found

attendance down because now choir does not meet. The first few weeks we only

served 35 including the shut-ins. Once all the classes were in place attendance

popped back up to average 45 each week, which considering all those we have

lost, was not bad. These numbers remained thru December.

Our October activity was to have cake and icecream at fellowhip to celebrate the

church’s 110th birthday.

December we deciced to have a birthday party for baby Jesus after the Christmas

program. Donations of baby clothes and toys were accepted to be donated to the

Serenity House. We were able to fill a plastic bin full of gifts and give them a $50

donation.

Even though we had a budget cut, we have been able to meet the budget and

provide activities for the congregation. Meal costs have increased from

$100/meal to $124/meal. The main increase is in the cost of meat. Cooking for

65 means getting 15lbs of meat for each meal. We did receive several donations

of ground beef and chicken throughout the year and those donations have helped

our committee provided the meals we do. The main expense for kitchen supplies

is coffee, coffee cups and drink supplies as different groups and committees make

use of these supplies. We are currently working with Roy to see if we can use

who he gets supplies from to help reduce supply costs for the next year.

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Evangelism and Mission Annual Report, 2015 Committee Members: Pat Montgomery/Tammy Scott – staff Otto Phillips, Elder/Moderator Paula Dimler, Elder/Co-Moderator Quincy Sondeno Ole Sondeno Connie Fisher Greg Dimler The E&M committee is responsible for the development and promotion of local and worldwide mission programs. The committee is also responsible for evangelism efforts to the community. We work closely with the Board of Deacons to provide for the needs of the poor in our community. The committee contributes financially to a number of organizations and individuals. This year we have donated funds to the following local programs: Food 4 Kids, Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), ALPHA Marriage, Sunset Elementary School’s Coat program, Heart Mt. Volunteer Medical Clinic, Hospice House, the mural project, and Kingdom Fest. Internationally, we supported the Worldwide Mission for the Syrian Refugees and contributed to Kennedy Corr’s mission to the Dominican Republic. Additionally, E&M handles the advertising for special events and regular worship. The E&M committee also offers opportunities for our church members to help others in the congregation and the community through several hands-on missions. The Handy Man mission and Move In mission support people with some of the everyday chores that they may require help to complete. We continue to support the Jubilee Mission with their building and ground improvements. Food 4 Kids involves many members of our congregation and it is only with everyone’s help that we have been able to expand and provide food over the weekend for approximately one hundred sixteen children in Cody. Our total budget is nearly the same as last year (2015). It has been a busy year for us. We thank the committee and the congregation for all of their work. Respectfully submitted, Otto Philips Paula Dimler

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STEWARDSHIP, BUDGET and PERSONNEL

2015 Annual Report

Committee Members: Pat Montgomery, Pastor and head of staff

Elder, Chris Bingley Dennis Graham

Elder Tyler Henry Mary Reed

Konnie Haman Dave Schultz

Church Staff: Pat Montgomery, Pastor and Head of Staff

Rae Eckley, Administrative Assistant and Financial Secretary

Tammy Scott, CE Director/Nursery Supervisor

Denise Rigby, Treasurer

Roy Bruce, Custodian

Darla Bruce, Custodian

Jonene Geile, Music Director

Wendy Corr, Worship Leader

Tim Schoessler, Pianist/Organist

The committee handles all personnel matters for the church. This year we were fortunate to hire Denise Rigby (treasurer) and Tim Schoessler (Pianist/Organist). Our congregation is fortunate to have such a dedicated and talented staff! Thank you to all of the staff for the extraordinary work each one does.

The committee reviews and approves the monthly financial reports. One elder meets with the treasurer on a bi-weekly basis to pay bills and payroll. The committee heads the annual stewardship drive and proposes an annual budget.

The 2015 budget projected income of $306,796.00 and expenses of $401,012.14. The budget predicted that we would use $94,216.14 of reserves. However, a revised budget was adopted in the spring of 2015 which reduced expenses to $346, 608.00. The revised budget predicted that we would use $39, 812 of reserves. As of the November 30, 2015 books, our income was $281,258.00 and our expenses were $291,175.00, leaving a deficit of $9,917. Our total assets as of November 30, 2015 were $354,008.27. Our reserve account of $226,175.64, was not touched during 2015. Our committees did an excellent job of continuing to be effective despite the midstream belt tightening which came with the revised budget. Never-the-less, without an increase in income, our congregation will be faced with spending reserve monies and/or reconsidering the scope of our programming in order to balance our expenses.

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The 2016 budget predicts income from pledges of $230,000, based on pledges received as of November 30, 2015 ($224,676.00). The total dollar amount of pledged income is down $46, 282.71 from 2015. The total budgeted income for 2016 is $300,000 and our expenses are predicted to be $365,631. We are budgeting that we will spend $65,631.14 more than we receive in income. This is not a sustainable position, and it is with much concern that the committee submitted the budget to the Session. I must reiterate that 2016 will most likely require a careful examination of our priorities and the congregation’s commitment to its work.

On a positive note, the church received a generous gift of $50,000 that was part of an individual’s will. The recommendation was made to apply this money to defray the cost of repair to the church roof.

Thank you to the committee and staff for their hard work.

In His name,

Tyler Henry, Elder

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2015 Worship Committee Annual Report The Worship Committee continued working with Pastor Montgomery, Jonene Geile and Wendy Corr to provide a more cohesive service following an ecumenical theme. This created a service in which the songs, sermon and scriptures worked together to focus on a single theme. Deb Clow coordinated with Roy Holm, Roger Kearns, Jim McNeil and Judith Spargur to provide the children’s messages. Karen Anderson worked with Tammy Scott to provide Children’s Chapel. An Ash Wednesday Service was held at the beginning of Lent. We also had a service each evening during Holy Week. Each service during the week was on a specific spiritual subject for increasing our faith. For Easter, there was a sunrise service at Beck Lake and a later service at the church. The congregation provided lilies to decorate the sanctuary. We invited the Ugandan Children to come and perform for us early in the year. This service was held in Buswell Hall. They did a fantastic job of showing us their native dances and songs. Christmas Eve we had one service at 7:00 pm. The team work on the Worship Committee was outstanding and very much appreciated. We would like to thank Kay Soulek, Judith Sparger and Jack Eckley for their guidance, passion and dedication to worshiping our Lord and Savior. Respectfully, Elders Joan Quick and Phil Farman

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NOMINATING COMMITTEE

2015 ANNUAL REPORT

2015 Nominating Committee:

Liesel Hodecker, Elder

Bret Reed, Elder

Carol Cherry, Deacon

Marilyn Faber, at large

Amy Eckert, at large

The committee began meeting in January, 2015 to replace one nominating committee

member, two elders on Stewardship, Budget & Personnel and three deacons who couldn't

complete there term due to changes to their available time or because they decided not to

continue their membership in our church. We began again in late August and completed our

work in time for the October 25 congregational meeting. The committee nominated the

following members, who were elected at congregational meetings:

ELDERS:

Tyler Henry – term ending 2016

Chris Bingley – term ending 2017

Ole Sondeno – term ending 2018

Jack Atkins – term ending 2018

Sarah Thomas – term ending 2018

Luke Montgomery – term ending 2018

DEACONS:

Anita Kellerby – term ending 2015

Dave Bensink – term ending 2016

Della Ward – term ending 2016

Amy Eckert – term ending 2018

Hugh Currah – term ending 2018

Mary McDonald – term ending 2018

NOMINATING COMMITTEE FOR 2016:

Cathy Aardema, Elder

Joan Quick, Elder

Joy Hall, Deacon

Jack Eckley, at large

Tracy Wormald, at large

The 2015 nominating committee was a wonderful group to work with. We enjoyed each

other’s company, as we prayed and considered our work. Thank you to each person who spoke

with us during the process, and thank you to those I served with.


Bret Reed

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BOARD OF DEACONS - ANNUAL REPORT - 2015

Dave Bensink, Audrey Bork, Carol Cherry, Joy Hall, Anita Kellerby, Janalyn Shultz,

Karen Snyder, Della Ward (Stevens) Kathleen Wormald, (moderator)

In 2015 the Deacons provided the following services to the congregation & community:

Communion – We arranged for servers, prepared elements for church communion.

We also assisted Pat by serving outreach communion to residents of Emeritus

Assisted Living & WPH Long Term Care Center & reported the numbers to the

Clerk of Session.

Special services – We coordinated funeral luncheons or coffee & cookies at the

family’s request – thankfully very few this year

Visitation – We recently updated our list of members who may need our help –

phone calls, visits, food. We visit homebound & hospitalized members.

Card ministry – This year the Deacons sent out over 500 cards - birthday, get well,

sympathy & encouragement cards.

Assistance Requests – The Deacons processed over 60 requests for rent &

utilities. We investigated the requests and determined if we could help. The money

was never given directly to the applicant but sent to a rental agency, City of Cody

or Black Hills Utility. We worked closely with Catholic & Episcopal churches on this.

The Deacons delivered about 30 lbs. a month of donated food to Cody Cupboard

We organized Thanksgiving dinners for 20 families & delivered them to DFS to be

distributed. The Cody Lions’ Club donated 20 turkeys for this project. The

congregation supplied the rest! THANK YOU!!

The Deacons delivered Chuck wagon meals throughout the year for those who

needed meals after an illness or surgery.

In March we prepared and delivered meals for the Free Medical Clinic Staff (8-10

adults). This was done weekly for one month.

We want to thank our very generous congregation for all of their contributions to the work of the Deacons! Your help with food, time, money and especially your prayers is so appreciated!

Respectfully, Kathleen Wormald

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Presbyterian Women Cody First Presbyterian Church 2015 Report

The purpose of Presbyterian Women (P.W.) is to nurture our faith through prayer, Bible study, and the support of mission both locally and world wide. We work for justice and peace, and endeavor to build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens our church and witnesses to the promise of God’s kingdom.

There are two circles of women that meet at the church and in member’s homes. Eighteen women currently attend our meetings on Wednesday afternoons once a month for Bible study and fellowship. We also have social meetings throughout the year, including the February Love Fest, the June picnic, the October Welcome Back Brunch, the November Brown Bag Luncheon, and the Christmas Party.

Our ladies provide two meals for the Wednesday night Bible Study and Alpha Marriage classes. We plan and host a February birthday party for residents of the Long Term Care Facility each year. And Presbyterian Women participate in the rotating schedule for the World Day of Prayer with other churches of Cody.

Members of P.W. meet an additional time during the month to work on craft items to sell at our annual Cookies and More. The Cookies and More event occurs each year on the first Saturday of November, offering cookies and refreshments, frozen soups-to-go, and seasonal craft items for sale. Every other year, P.W. ladies organize a huge garage sale at the church. The profits from these two events, in addition to the offerings gathered at our meetings are used to fund our scholarship for high school seniors or college students, and our support of both local and worldwide missions.

In this 2015 year, the Presbyterian Women provided two graduating seniors with scholarships of $750 to assist in their college educations.

This year’s local missions giving of $2400 included Cody Cupboard, Cody School District, the Council on Aging, Crisis Intervention Services, the Food for Kids Program, Jubilee Inner Town Ministries, the Park County Library (Summer Reading Program), and the Long Term Care Center. Another Local mission we support is our church itself, purchasing items for the kitchen or other projects at the First Presbyterian Church of Cody.

Our non-local missions giving totaled $1300 and included support to the camping program of the Wyoming Presbytery, World Wide Missions (through the Presbytery), World Vision (supporting aid to sexually exploited individuals), and the Healthy Women, Healthy Families Program of PC(USA), which funds fistula surgeries for women in impoverished areas.

Presbyterian Women are an important and dynamic component of the Presbyterian Church.

2015 Elected Officers Moderator: Joyce Skoric Vice Moderator: Bonnie Capron-Decker Secretary: Pat Baird Treasurer: Donna Holder Historian: Deb Clow Program Coordinator: Joan Wright Circle 1: Sandy Klomparens Circle 2: Judy Capron

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First Presbyterian Church Cody Wyoming

2015 Church Officers

Session and Trustee Officers

Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Class of 2017

Susan Cory Paula Dimler Cathy Aardema

Liesel Hodecker Phil Farman Chris Bingley

Jerry Kinkade Tyler Henry Joan Quick

Otto Phillips Doug Williams Bret Reed

Trustee Officers

President - Joan Quick

Vice President - Doug Williams

Secretary - Phil Farman

Clerk of Session - Nancy Horn

Board of Deacons

Class of 2105 Class of 2016 Class of 2017

Carol Cherry Dave Bensick Joy Hall

Anita Kellerby Audrey Bork Janalyn Shultz

Karen Snyder Della Ward Kathy Wormald

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Mission Statement

of the First Presbyterian Church

Cody, Wyoming February, 2013

Jesus said, (Matthew 28:18-20) “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. Remember, I am with you always, even to the very end of the age.” In response to this charge, and aware that all that we have, all that we are, all that is good comes from God, we, the Family of First Presbyterian Church of Cody, Wyoming commit to do the following… We will live in grateful response to God’s goodness. We will live to serve God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. We will respect, honor, and be good stewards of God’s creation. We will tell the story of Jesus, because he saves us. We will seek and teach God’s truth in Scripture, for it is God’s Word. We will share grace, because in Him, we receive grace. We will seek the Spirit’s guidance, because our own ways lead to destruction. We will be humble, for we are not perfect, but God is. We will pray and care for one another, for by ourselves we are lost. We will strive to see the image of God when we look at ourselves and others. We will recall Jesus’ special love for the lost, the weary, the hungry, the homeless, the prisoner, and the outcast, and We will take every opportunity to share that love.

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