Davidson College Presbyterian Church

Annual Report to the Congregation

Annual Meeting February 2, 2014

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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2013 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE CONGREGATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS Agenda of Annual Meeting Page 3 Church Staff and Officers of the Church Page 4 Pastor’s Letter Page 5 Clerk’s Report Page 6 Music Program Statistics Page 6 Session Committee Reports Pages 7 - 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 Stephen Ministry Report Page 26 Presbyterian Women Report Page 27 Endowment Committee Page 28 Financial Report for 2013 Page 29 -30 Budget Summary for 2014 Page 31 Terms of Call Page 32

The 2013 Clerk of Session, Jesse Jones, bears the primary responsibility for the contents of this report.

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ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION Davidson College Presbyterian Church

February 2, 2014 – 9:45 a.m. Congregation House

AGENDA The meeting will be called to order at 9:45 a.m. in the Congregation House and reconvened at noon

in the sanctuary.

Opening Prayer & Call to Order (9:45) Lib McGregor Simmons, Moderator Declaration of Quorum (Noon meeting) Jesse Jones, Clerk of Session Reports for Information (9:45 meeting only) Clerk’s Report Jesse Jones, Clerk of Session 2013 Year-End Financial Report Ben Klein, Treasurer 2014 Budget Ron Sewell, Chair, Finance Committee Change in Terms of Pastors’ Calls Margaret Stauffer, Chair, Administration and Personnel Committee Nomination and Election of Deacons Jane Holland, Nominating Committee Susan Krebs – Class of 2016 Anne Catherine Bradley – Class of 2014 Nomination and Election of 2014 Nominating Jane Holland, Chair, Elections Committee Committee

Colleen Bosak Hunter Busse Trevor Merrifield Elizabeth Mills

Moderator’s Remarks (9:45 meeting only, Lib McGregor Simmons, Moderator copy posted on website this week) Adjournment of the Congregational Meeting Lib McGregor Simmons, Moderator (at close of noon meeting) Meeting of Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Inc. Ron Sewell, President (Noon meeting only) Closing Prayer Lib McGregor Simmons, Moderator

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CHURCH STAFF

Lib McGregor Simmons Pastor Robert Alexander Associate Pastor Andrew Scales Associate Pastor Mary Margaret Porter Associate Pastor Linda Steber Director of Christian Education (January – August) Leslee Kirkconnell Director of Christian Education (started January 2014) Stephanie Rollans Director of Congregational Life Jane Cain Director of Music Margaret Carpenter Associate Director of Music Jean Johnston Business Manager Trish Jones Bookkeeper Trey Martin Maintenance Joe Melton Communications Coordinator Rhonda Boggs Administrative Assistant Lisa Underwood Administrative Assistant January - September Julie Nardella Administrative Assistant October - Present Kristin Clark Director of Weekday Preschool Jan Tevepaugh Assistant Director of Weekday Preschool Betsy Verhey Chef

OFFICERS OF THE CHURCH

Session Moderator: Lib McGregor Simmons Clerk of Session: Jesse Jones Associate Pastors: Robert Alexander, Andrew Scales, and Mary Margaret Porter Class of 2013: Emily Beck, Steve Bradley, Evalyn Crawford, Todd Duncan, Martin Kerr, Steedman Lyles, Motria Procyk, Carranza Pryor, Steve Scruggs, and Beach Galloway 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, Betsy Johnson, Carson Anderson, David Holthouser, Diana Merrifield, Jamie Ragnone, Leslie Cosentine, Beach Galloway, Nancy Barkemeye, and Ron Sewell Board of Deacons Moderator: David Tinkler Secretary: John Lingle Class of 2013: Nyra Brannan, Erik Burriss, Sarah Jenest, Lisa Muse, Stuart Sloan, and David Tinkler 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

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PASTOR’S LETTER

Dear Friends, If I could choose one snapshot to tell the story of the year 2014 at Davidson College Presbyterian Church, it would be the photograph of the dedication of the new home of Beatriz Cruz and her sons Christopher and Nicholas. In this photograph, I see the abundance of God manifested through:

The generosity of DCPC members and friends who are faithful stewards of the financial resources which God has entrusted to us;

Christians who respond to God’s call to go out into the world to serve our neighbors as ourselves;

A congregation who knows that God does not call us to do everything ourselves but partners with Habitat for Humanity and others in the community who look together toward the day when the basic necessities of life such as food and shelter are a reality for all God’s children;

Individuals who have different talents, but remembering that it is the same Lord who is served through their particular gifts, combine these gifts and talents to build a house, have a lot of fun doing it, and form deeper Christian fellowship by getting to know who is a master layer of tile and who is a phenomenal hanger of drywall;

A connection with brothers and sisters in our global community as we participate in Our Towns Habitat for Humanity affiliate’s tithe to building homes in Guatemala;

Hours of prayer offered by those who never lift a hammer, but who continue to hold the Cruz family in the light of God as they enjoy their first joyful months of home ownership.

I invite you to read through the pages of this 2013 annual report for herein you will see many snapshots, many stories of God’s goodness made visible by this congregation which gathers at the corner of campus and community. I look forward to creating more snapshots and making new stories with you in 2014…as we spend time with Nicaraguan artist Gerardo Arias during our winter global mission celebration; as we begin a new weekend worship service in a more informal style; as we engage in discussion surrounding the adoption of multi-year strategic plan, and….well, the adventure is that we never know precisely what God has in store for us as the days and months unfold. We only know that God’s grace will sustain the journey which began for DCPC in 1837 so that it will continue with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love as we move forward in 2014. Grace and peace, Lib McGregor Simmons

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 12/31/2012 1293 Joined DCPC by letter of transfer 22 Joined DCPC by profession of faith 25 Joined DCPC by reaffirmation of faith 5 Transfers from Inactive Roll Total increases 52 Transfers from DCPC to other churches 19 Deaths 14 Removed from rolls by Session action 1 Total decreases 34 Active members 12/31/2013 1311 Baptized children 424

Total adherents 12/31/2013 1735 Other Information Affiliate members 16 Members of Presbytery 35 Baptisms (7 infant) 7 Births to members 4 Weddings held at DCPC 11

MUSIC PROGRAM STATISTICS JANE CAIN, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

Chancel Choir 42 Geneva Choir 19 High School Choir 4 Middle School Choir 8 Junior Choir 16 Primary Choir 27 Beginner Choir 25 Tower Ringers 12 Alleluia Ringers 9 Children’s Handbells 8 Easter Band 13 Organ at Davidson concerts (average) 75 Montreat Music Conference 20

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SESSION COMMITTEES

ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE CARRANZA PRYOR and BOB OSBORN, CO-CHAIRS

2013 started with some changes in staff responsibilities. Betsy Verhey was hired in January as Kitchen Manager. This move was made in response to changes in state law regarding the operation of kitchens providing food to the public and the need to formalize a Meal Ministry program. The program was designed to be cost neutral to the church, thus adding Betsy as an employee resulted in no additional cost. Jean Johnston started on a full time basis in January as our Business Manager. She also assumed responsibility for the office staff which had been reporting to Lib. In late January, Lib took a one month paid leave of absence when Gary received his liver transplant. The staff did their usual great job in filling in the holes, and Robert Alexander did a fine job as acting head of staff during Lib’s absence. In March we renewed the contract of Mary Margaret Porter as Associate Pastor for Visitation. Michael Rowland announced he would be leaving on May 1, and A&P coordinated a search committee to find a replacement, which led to the hiring of Margaret Carpenter in June as our Associate Director of Music. Lib organized a one day off-site staff retreat in June, led by Mark Tidsworth of Pinnacle Leadership Associates, which included every staff member and was well received. Betsy Johnson began work with Joe Melton, Ken Randall, some additional volunteers and our church software vendor, ACS, to review the DCPC website and recommend improvements. In December we contracted with ACS for additional software and upgrades. As we approached fall, Linda Steber announced her resignation after many years of service as our Director of Christian Education. A&P again coordinated a search committee which resulted in hiring Leslee Kirkconnell as our Interim Director of Christian Education starting Jan. 1 of 2014. Lisa Underwood also resigned her position on the office staff during the fall and, after a trial period of a temporary at that position, we hired Julie Nardella as a part-time Administrative Assistant. This allowed us to rearrange duties, provide a receptionist during peak hours and to handle door entrance duties during preschool hours. Other highlights of 2013 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 awarded increases.

A&P Committee members for 2013 were: Emily Beck, Pam Elliotte, Jeff Gray, Betsy Johnson, Bob Osborn, Carranza Pryor, Margaret Stauffer and Pris Woodmansee. Lib McGregor Simmons is the staff representative. Angela Baucom resigned early in the year to relocate nearer her children and grandchildren. Priscilla Perkins resigned after many years of loyal service (we still find her helping with the staff luncheons) and will be greatly missed. Pris Woodmansee has completed her service and we thank her for her dedication on the birthday greetings and luncheons. Emily and Carranza completed their Session terms in 2013 but will remain on the committee. We added three new members at the end of 2013: Suzanne Grzeszczak, Claudia Oldenburg and George Ramsey. We look forward to their service in 2014 and beyond.

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION JANE HOLLAND, CHAIR

Children’s Ministry

Planned, organized and recruited for Sunday school for ages two years through 5th grade which included training of leaders

Continued rotation workshop model with modification for 1st through 5th grades, introducing monthly classes on the Sacraments for 1st graders and a Know Your Bible class for 3rd graders

Revamped rotation curriculum into a five year program with Bible studies connected by themes Introduced Sparkhouse curriculum for pre-school Sunday school, continued Godly Play for

kindergarten Sunday school and coordinated TIC TOC worship for these groups Organized Vacation Bible School around the theme Fruits of the Spirit using the marketplace format,

led by Katie Gottleib and Ginny Barton, involving 140 children, 47 youth and 80 adults. Expanded pre-school afterschool enrichment program run by Summer Pharr Maintained worship bags for children in worship and trained and organized acolytes Implemented Jesse tree Advent devotion program for church school families Reviewed and began update on Child Protection Policy

Adult Ministry

Supported 5 adult Sunday school classes Coordinated women’s retreat with PW 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 Initiated monthly Even Sundays presentations and conversations exploring potentially divisive

topics in a supportive setting Completed Disciple group and will be implementing a new Disciple Series in January Continued 4th and 5th grade service project on MLK school holiday Planned and implemented a Created in God’s Image: Faith and Sexuality Retreat for 5th graders and

their families Presented Bibles to third grade children Supervised and managed childcare during worship and other programs through Nursery

Committee

Congregational Ministry Supported the Green Group in maintaining church certification as an Earth Care Congregation Worked with PW to organize women’s retreat in Montreat Added to and maintained collection in the Church Library Continued support of families with children with special needs Helped organize and provide staffing for Amigos de Christo tutoring program at Huntersville

Presbyterian Church Supported and celebrated Christian Education Director as she changed careers, maintained and

expanded programs in the interim, and participated in the selection of a new Interim Director of Christian Education

Provided computerized scrolling monitor to better direct members and visitors to classes, and events in the church

Goals for 2014

Review TIC TOC worship for pre-school Sunday school Explore expanded programing for 4th and 5th grades

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Explore ways to build more multi-generational leadership and consistency of adults in children’s Sunday school rotation

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

Explore professional leadership training for Sunday school teachers Committee Members: Leslie Cosentine will chair the committee in 2014. Jane Holland Leslie Cosentine Elizabeth Martin Summer Pharr Melissa Fawcett Hunter Busse Cecil Clifton Mary Pryor Incoming Interim DCE: Leslee Kirkconnell

COMMUNITY MISSIONS COMMITTEE EVALYN CRAWFORD, CHAIR

In 2013 the Community Missions Committee focused on these activities and accomplished these goals:

With a budget of $135,500, the committee sent donations to 27 local agencies and funded 8 in-house projects

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.

Build DCPC’s 6th Habitat house, using our volunteers and funded by donations. In a cooperative effort with Davidson United Methodist and St. Albans we supplied shoes and

socks to our children and a few adult in need. Guided the Endowment Committee in a decision to give $5,000 toward a bridge for the therapy

play yard at Barium Springs Home for Children. Collected and delivered food, hygiene and paper products each week for Loaves and Fishes. Collected 10 Cents A Meal each month for a total of $7,102.45 (includes the monies collected by

the Scouts for Souper Bowl for Caring.) Hosted Room in the Inn for 18 nights using either DCPC volunteers or Davidson College student

volunteers. Supplied laundry service for the program when Davidson College was not in session and meals at Christmas and New Years.

Recruited volunteers to make and serve lunch at the Mooresville Soup Kitchen on the fourth Wednesday each month, feeding approximately 165 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 9 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.

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Planned and carried out our 10th Annual Day of Service on November 2nd and included Davidson United Methodist volunteers, providing more than 190 DCPC volunteers to work on special projects at over 20 different projects. DCPC members will have the opportunity to volunteer in April 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 2013.

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, by collected and distributing canned goods and boxed foods donated by the congregation to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Davidson.

Published A 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.

Committee Members in 2013 were: Carson Anderson, Bobbie Bause, Leah Chester-Davis, Ken & Linda Clausen, Ann Cooper, Evalyn Crawford, Sarah Henry, Vicki Gray, Richie King, Priscilla Perkins, Stephanie Shryrock, J.B. Stroud, Alice Sudduth, and Margo Williams. Robert Alexander served as staff liaison to the committee.

FINANCE COMMITTEE HARRIETT ROSEBROUGH, CHAIR

The Finance Committee is responsible for providing oversight for all of DCPC’s financial matters. During 2013 the committee:

Employed an outside auditor, C. DeWitt Foard & Co., P.A. to perform an independent audit of the church and its preschool’s 2012 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, 2012, 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.

Participated in volunteer recruitment events.

Completed a total revision of Internal Financial Controls and Procedures document

Prepared a 2014 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,

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globally. During 2013, 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, nine members of DCPC traveled to Nicaragua to spend time with our partners, to worship and work together. The team lived within the community and continued to build upon relationships by participating in community projects such as painting a school and art projects with the children. Five members of the DCPC team joined with fifteen at risk Kilambe youth in a meaningful workshop to provide a positive influence against substance abuse. Meetings with community leaders further strengthened our partnership as we shared our dreams with each other and discussed how we could best support one another through life’s journey. Forty-six Kilambe children received scholarships in the form of school supplies, uniforms, and food. In July, eight DCPC members traveled to Sigona Presbyterian Church in Kenya. The team spent time with youth in the Child Development Center and families in the community. Worship, music and art were a big part of the fellowship shared with the community. The Child Development Center continues to thrive, yet has many unmet needs, such as, more teachers, improved teacher pay, technology center resources (computers) and a bus to transport children to and from the Center. DCPC provides operating funds for the Child Development Center that allows children to attend school that otherwise would not be able. A Teacher Support Fund, in honor of Linda Steber, (enabled by proceeds from the Global Endowment Fund) was provided in 2013 to support pay increases to existing teachers and the hiring of a new teacher. Additionally, twelve computers (a private donation) were sent to Sigona to support the expansion of their technical training center, a revenue source for the school. Plans are in development to support the procurement of a bus to provide the children with safe transportation to and from school. Mission teams shared their experiences with the congregation through worship service Minute For Missions, Time for Children, Wednesday Night Live and a pancake supper. PCUSA Mission Co-workers Carl Agsten, Leslie Clay and Doug Orbaker visited DCPC and shared their experiences of living and working in Nicaragua. Global Missions co-sponsored discussions on Robert Lupton’s Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help, and How to Reverse It with an emphasis on evaluating various approaches to charity and mission work to ensure positive outcomes and minimize harm. Plans are underway to conduct Global Missions events in early 2014 to create further awareness of global issues and celebrate our global partnerships and ministry. 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. The Global Missions Committee coordinated the receipt of four PCUSA special offerings; One Great Hour of Sharing, Peacemaking, Pentecost and Christmas Joy. A portion of the Peacemaking Offering receipts stay within the congregation’s ministries and were directed to Davidson Lifeline, a local citizen-led group created to educate citizens on suicide prevention. Committee Members include Rebecca Clark, Linda Drimalla, Jane Holland, Peggy Kimbirl, Rosemary Klein, Mur Muchane and Linda Steber; Staff – Linda Steber, Lib McGregor Simmons

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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MOTRIA PROCYK, CHAIR

During 2013, the Membership Ministry was composed of the following individuals: Elder Motria Procyk, Chris Ahearn, Marjorie Burris, Lynn Burris, Lovenia Summerville, Caroline Plyler, Nancy Waite-Kahn, current Ruling Elder Anne Wills, Carmen Mase, Cissi Lyles, Sherry Malushizky, Monica Galloway, Katie Scruggs, Elizabeth Mills, Terri Rehkop, Brigid Tinkler, Anne Arms and Leslie Peters. By the end of 2013, Sherry Malushizky and Katie Scruggs had rolled off the committee. Stephanie Rollans, Director of Congregational Life, was the staff liaison. The Membership Ministry is responsible for 1) welcoming and following up with those who visit DCPC; 2) providing New Member Welcome Classes during the year for those who wish to learn more about DCPC and become members; 3) helping assimilate new members into the life of the church; and 4) facilitating the engagement of current members in ministry and fellowship opportunities. The Membership Ministry has three subcommittees (ministries), whose work and 2013 accomplishments are as follows: Evangelism

Managed the greeter ministry for both worship services. Greeters provide welcome and hospitality at the doors to the Chapel and the Sanctuary during the

worship services. Approximately 30 volunteers rotate greeting about three times during each quarter of the year.

Two Greeters are available at the 8:30 am service. Three sets of two Greeters welcome at the entrances to the sanctuary at the 11:00 service.

One of the Greeters is available to assist/give directions in the building or to gather information for visitors while the other remains to greet.

Coordinated the welcome table in the Narthex for visitors during the 11:00 am service, which was staffed by an elder or a member of the membership ministry to answer any questions visitors may have.

Called each first time local visitor the week of his/her visit. (Welcome letters were sent to each first-time local or out-of-town visitor the week after he or she had attended a DCPC service.)

Helped to form the attendance of the New Member Welcome Classes by calling individuals after the class invitation letter was sent.

Helped identify possible sponsors for those interested in becoming members. Staffed a booth during Town Day to provide information about DCPC. Advised Property Committee regarding ways to improve the interior design of the narthex to make

it more welcoming and warm for visitors. New Member Classes

Four New Member Welcome Classes were held this year. The January and April classes were held during two Sundays, while the July and October classes took place during one Sunday. A Confirmation Class met over the course of five months.

A Ministry Fair was held at the conclusion of the January and April New Member Welcome Classes. Fifty-four individuals (including Confirmands) joined DCPC. 24 joined by Letter of Transfer, 3 joined by Reaffirmation of Faith, 25 joined by Profession of Faith,

2 joined as Affiliate Members Each new member was paired with a sponsor (who is a member of DCPC). Confirmands were paired with a mentor (who is a member of DCPC).

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After each New Member Welcome Class, a luncheon during which a new member met with their sponsor was held after the 11:00 service.

A Christmas breakfast was held for all individuals who joined in 2013. Photos and biographies of the new members were posted on the DCPC hallway bulletin board and

included in Steepletalk. Information provided by new members in their “Sharing Your Gifts Form” regarding their interests

was communicated to appropriate chairs of ministry areas at DCPC. Member Involvement

Pictorial Directories were distributed to new members and those whose photo is in the directory. Three Common Grounds Cafés (Share Your Musical Talents, Game Night and Hymn Sing/Ice Cream

Social) were held during the year. These gatherings (attendance varied between 30 to 70 individuals) provided ways for various age groups to become better acquainted with each other.

Ministry members entered data into and updated the ACS database. Information regarding volunteer interests (entered into the ACS database) was sent to appropriate

ministries, informing chairs of these ministries of this interest. Chairs were encouraged to follow-up with these possible volunteers.

Sharing Your Gifts forms (in which volunteer interests can be indicated) were distributed to members of the congregation during the fall stewardship campaign.

Steepletalk “Spotlight” articles were written to highlight individuals involved in DCPC ministries, especially those who are “behind the scenes” in various activities.

PLANNING COMMITTEE RANDY KINCAID and MARGO WILLIAMS, CO-CHAIRS, JANUARY - OCTOBER, 2013

TODD DUNCAN, CHAIR, NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2013

The Planning Committee is a committee of the Session that works on an ongoing basis to assess, anticipate, and respond to the congregation’s long-term and strategic space, programming, financial, and staff needs. The committee was formed in 2010. In carrying out its responsibilities in 2013 the committee did the following:

Continued to work with pastoral staff to discuss the areas of concern revealed in the focus groups and survey from 2011. Incorporated both Lib and Robert as members of the committee, engaging them in open dialogue with committee members to honestly explore issues, particularly in the area of worship.

With our focus narrowed to worship participation, we developed and implemented a way to introduce that concern to the congregation as a whole, through all available publications, such as the bulletins, Steepletalk, and This Week at DCPC. We determined and listed monthly attendance figures, as compared to the previous year's attendance during the same months. Randy noted that attendance was up slightly, with most of that coming in the early worship service.

After a process of discussion and discernment between the committee and staff to determine if we should make changes in our current formats to attract more attendees, a sub-committee, led by Robert Alexander, attempted to determine if we should create an additional service of some kind. They visited area churches to compare and evaluate their worship services. This committee comprised members of the Planning and Worship Committees. The Tuesday night worship services of Taize (music and reflection) and Compline (liturgy) are, at least, partially a response to the sub-committee's work.

Continued to analyze attendance trends in other Protestant churches throughout the country and region and researched various experts’ analyses of worship.

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Responded to a request by the Finance Committee to meet with them and develop a questionnaire to be sent to all the committees of the church in order to understand their methods of determining their budgetary needs and to make changes in that process, as needed. Six committees prepared thoughtful and complete responses to the questions posed by the Finance and Planning Committees. We analyzed these responses and made a report to the Finance Committee:

In order to focus on the big picture of the church budget, we recommend convening the chairs of all the committees (Session and Diaconate) at the beginning of the church budgeting process to discuss priorities and major impacts of various initiatives already approved by the Session. For example, this year the Session has already approved the Property Committee’s request for major maintenance improvements that will require borrowing money and financing debt. This will impact the church’s budget significantly for 2014 and beyond.

After this initial meeting with Committee chairs, Finance would provide direction to the Committees on completing their budget requests for the upcoming year.

Following the Stewardship Campaign, the committee chairs would again be convened to hear from the Finance and Stewardship Committees on the campaign results and the overall financial picture of the church. The committee chairs could present their requests at this meeting or receive further instructions from the Finance Committee on how their requests might need to be modified or adjusted based on available and projected revenues.

Final decisions on the recommended budget would continue to be made by the Finance Committee and approved by the Session. The Planning Committee believes that these changes would engage all the Officers in better dialogue about the church budget, avoid the tunnel vision when only considering their committee’s needs, help establish better overall priorities and new initiatives for funding, improve collaborative decision-making, and consider church finances in a more holistic and strategic context. The Planning Committee agreed to forward these recommendations to the Finance Committee for discussion and consideration.

We agreed that the Planning Committee should focus on three major strategic issues: work with

the A&P Committee to update the staffing plan in light of recent staff resignations; work with the Finance Committee to complete the budget process revisions and to consider a new Capital Campaign, and continue to monitor worship attendance, all leading to an overall strategic plan for the church.

We determined that we needed to recruit some new members and possibly some new Session leadership as Randy indicated a desire to step down as the committee’s co-chair. When considering new members for the committee, we wanted to be certain to include the Young Families demographic and a college student. We will reestablish the rotation so all terms don’t end at the same time.

Membership of the Planning Committee for much of 2013 consisted of ten members appointed by the Session. The Senior Pastor and an Associate Pastor serve on the Planning Committee as ex-officio members. John Bragg, Jay Harris, Sallie Kerr, Susan Manning, Charlotte Miller, Bob Osborn, Randy Kincaid, and Margo Williams. In November, Todd Duncan took over as chair and new members were added to start working in January.

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PROPERTY COMMITTEE MARTIN KERR, 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

The primary mission of the Property Committee is to work with the church staff to oversee the operation, maintenance and improvement of the church buildings and grounds. Generally this work typically 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 (2014 Chair) Martin Kerr (former Chair), David Holthouser, Lynn Burris, Lacy Dick, Brad Jones, Rick Cardenas and Gary Simmons. Scheduled meetings are the first Tuesday of each month.

The committee wishes to acknowledge the outstanding support we receive from our staff representative, Jean Johnston and also the great working relationship with the College that is led by David Holthouser.

After detailed study 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 is from capital reserves (up to $300,000) and borrowing up to $800,000. Work on this phase began in the fall and includes:

Replacing the 1952 boiler (complete) New HVAC controls (in progress) Paint windows in sanctuary and chapel (complete) Paint repairs in chapel (complete) Up fit light fixtures and wiring (in progress) Replace exterior doors hardware (complete) Replace windows in education and office space (starting in second quarter 2014) Add insulation to attics (starting first quarter 2014) Upgrade several restrooms (winter/spring 2014) Renovate narthex (winter/spring 2014)

As allowed for in our lease, Davidson College is managing this work. In addition to the many regular maintenance issues required in operating a 62+ year old building, a significant amount of effort and expense was incurred in responding to a flood that occurred in Jetton hall and the adjacent kitchen on June 28th. During 2014 the committee plans to work with the Planning Committee to explore scope, funding and implementation options for phase 2 of our capital improvement program.

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE CHUCK BUSSE and STEVE SCRUGGS, CO-CHAIRS

The Stewardship Committee selected 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

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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, 8, 2014 the campaign totals were as follows:

339 financial pledges totaling $1,300,152 for 2014, this is compared to the $1,226,429 pledged by this time last year.

63 “New” pledges totaling $133,466

149 of the 339 increased their pledges from 2013

The New Consecration Sunday worship service was followed by a Celebration Luncheon that took place in the Sanctuary. Members enjoyed a time of fellowship, music and a great meal thanks to the talents of Jane Avinger, Susan Abbott and their team. The Fall Campaign again this year was designed to focus on the financial aspect of stewardship. The Stewardship Committee is conducting a campaign in the Spring of 2014 which will focus on the giving of Time and Talent. The Committee Members for 2013 were: Chuck Busse, Steve Scruggs, Charlie Massey, Margaret Stauffer, Jane Avinger, Susan Abbott, Scott Galloway and Ellen Montgomery. Staff Members were Lib McGregor-Simmons and Julie Nardella.

WORSHIP COMMITTEE STEEDMAN LYLES, CHAIR

Members of the committee for 2013 included Dennis Appleyard, Jane Avinger, Nancy Barkemeyer, Rick Cardenas, Alan England, Peggy Evans, Leslie Kizzia, Steedman Lyles, Margaret Stauffer, 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. The Music Program is ably led by Director of Music Jane Cain and Associate Director Margaret Carpenter. They serve each worship service weekly, and also with additional, special programming throughout the year. They accomplish this with a combination of talented adult, youth, and handbell choirs. There is also a monthly series of organ concerts that features a variety of talented musicians throughout the year. Special Services this year included Ash Wednesday, an Easter Vigil Service, Service of Healing and Wholeness, Youth Service, Davidson College Vespers, White Gift Service, and three Christmas Eve Services. Items of particular note for 2013 included the introduction of the new “Glory to God” Hymnal in the Fall and the approval of new evening worship services that will be held most Tuesdays at 8:30 PM during the Davidson College school year. The 30-45 minute services will alternate being led by Music Director Jane Cain and Associate Director Margaret Carpenter. Services will also regularly alternate between the Taize and Compline style, with music being an integral part of each. The Worship Committee was asked by the session in November for direction on a new, alternative style worship service that was proposed by the Alternative Worship Task Force. The committee recommended that the proposed service should be held on Sunday mornings at a time yet to be determined. The details of that service will be decided on in 2014 and then presented to the session for approval.

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YOUTH COMMITTEE DIANA MERRIFIELD, CHAIR

Regular Sunday night programming: We instituted a schedule change in the Spring of 2013 that

was not universally applauded but parents but has really taken hold this past Fall. We brought back the meal component of the meeting, separating out the Middle School Youth form the High School Youth, allowing Andrew to work with both groups with the assistance of parent volunteers. As people adjusted to the schedule, we have seen Sunday night attendance grow from the previous Spring to 10-20 high school and 20-30 middle school.

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 Fall. Looking forward to more connection in the Spring of 2014. Andrew has worked to include a number of Davidson College students as mentors to the youth. .

Church Retreat – many youth participated with their families at the Congregational retreat at Montreat. Andrew led discussion with youth in the morning before returning back to Davidson for his duties on Sunday

Ski trip – in February 2013 Steve Bradley led the youth to Winterplace West Virginia on a charter bus for a very successful outing with Youth and adult mentors. Andrew attended as well. 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 – about 80 youth, Pines residents, and mentors participated in this wonderful event.

Youth Council/Youth committee meetings – meeting about quarterly, these meetings include the youth mentors, interested youth, Andrew and me. Focused on openness, idea generation, and delegation of assignments to youth and adults.

Youth Interns - Most notably the talented Spencer Ayscue who leads our very successful music programs; our youth band Roxology and Sunday night praise music.

Youth Sunday Worship in May – this was combined this year with the 8th grade confirmation service and a congregational lunch. While the service itself was wonderful, the combining led to quite a few complications and issues, with no clear responsibilities for integral parts of the execution. It was decided by staff that the events would not occur on the same day going forward.

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 saw its largest participation in recent memory. Twenty-two youth and three adults shared a house for week 5 of the retreat.

Fall 2013 Kick-off Party – Excellent event organized by Catherine Bragg. The congregation house was transformed into a carnival with a moon bounce, a Velcro-wall, and lots of other games and activities. Huge success and attendance.

High School Beach trip – September – Andrew needed to rent a second house for this trip, a tradition that is bouncing back with 20 participants.

Carowinds Middle School Adventure. Good trip with MS youth that included worship and service. CROP/Walk – this was a bit of a bust this year, not having specific adult leadership. Lessons learned

for 2014. Youth led White Gift Service in December – beautiful and meaningful tradition. Youth Elders continue to lead and participate. Caroline Piephoff is the 2014 Youth Elder; Ann

Catherine Bradley is the new Youth Deacon.

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DIACONATE COMMITTEES

CAMPUS MINISTRY COMMITTEE MARGO WEHRUNG, CHAIR

The Campus Ministry Committee consists of 18 DCPC members who plan and implement a variety of events for Davidson College students and our congregation. The committee also maintains the student center at the church. The student center is used as a meeting space for Westminster Fellowship, as well as several other campus groups. Activities and events coordinated by the committee in 2013 include the following:

Westminster Fellowship: This is an on-going fellowship group, facilitated by Pastor Andrew Scales. The committee supports this group with financial support, hosting a Christmas dinner and commencement brunch for students who have been active at DCPC. Adopt-a-Student Program: Students are paired with DCPC members and are encouraged to interact throughout the school year. We sponsor two lunches at the church for this group during the year. Lemonade Move In: Committee members provide cold water and lemonade to freshmen students and their families as they moved into dorms. Welcome Back Picnic: Campus Ministry co-sponsors this event with the Fellowship Committee as we welcome students back to campus after worship. Welcome Back Carolina BBQ: Along with Westminster Fellowship, the committee sponsored a welcome back event on campus by serving a BBQ supper to students. Reading Day Cookie Break: The committee solicits the congregation to bake cookies. The cookies are taken to the student union and served, along with cold milk, to students at 10:00 PM. Graduation Brunch and Family Weekend Brunch: Families are invited to these two events sponsored by the committee.

The Committee undertook the renovation of the Student Center this year. The room was painted and new furniture installed. The Committee regularly stocks the Student Center with soft drinks and snacks. We plan to continue to update the Center and maintain it as a space that students use as a place for study and fellowship. ~Respectfully submitted, Margo Wehrung

CONGREGATIONAL CARE COMMITTEE ALICE BRAGG, LISA MUSE and STUART SLOAN, CO-CHAIRS

The committee members are representative of a cross-section of the congregation. Several Deacons serve

on the committee and are the liaisons for some of the various care groups. Alice Bragg, Lisa Muse and

Stuart Sloan were the co-chairs ending in 2013. Stuart Sloan’s term on the board of deacons ended with

2013. Bonita Beeken and Kaye Yarborough will work as co-chairs with Alice Bragg in 2014. In addition,

many other members of the congregation support the work of the committee by participating in the

various sub-committees and the activities that each support.

CARE GROUPS Meal Support

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

chemotherapy or other ongoing treatments, funerals, new babies, and other situations as they warrant.

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Each quarter a member of the committee (or volunteer thereof) serves as the meal liaison. It is the responsibility of the liaison to contact volunteers that have offered to make meals (or access the freezer for such) and coordinate the delivery of the meal. The liaison calls the volunteers on the list or other group leaders within the congregation that may have a connection to the family in need to coordinate the meal. The liaison receives the meal request from the church office or from the chairperson of the congregational care committee. Additional volunteers to cook meals are added to the list as periodic communication is sent out to the congregation as a whole to inform them of the type of support that our committee can provide to those in need. This year we had 22-28 referrals for people who could benefit from meals. To these people we provided approximately 49 meals with the help of approximately 35 volunteers to deliver the meals. In 2014, Bonita Beeken will continue to serve as the meal liaison. Additional volunteers will be recruited in 2014.

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 for 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.

As a practical matter, if someone requested the services in (c), I would most likely refer to Pastor Robert and let him take the lead. I've also moved away from providing full meals (unless requested) because almost everyone in the last couple of years has plenty of support in terms of food and otherwise. I will usually take over some muffins or a very simple meal. Andrea Wever continues to serve as the New Baby Care Group chair in 2014. Andrea was assisted by Val Watson in 2013.

Home Visitation

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

members in the community who may be living alone, or have recently experienced the loss of their

spouse, or who are living with a serious illness or recovering from a serious illness. Our goal is to stay in

touch with these people and to be sensitive to their needs and concerns.

This year, Kaye Yarborough headed this committee and continued the structure for matching visitors to those needing visitation that was developed last year by Alice Bragg. She also continued the Contact Record form which volunteers provide quarterly to Mary Margaret Porter. This form keeps Mary Margaret up to date with these members and gives us an accountability system to ensure the visits are occurring. 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 existed prior to 2013). These members are all individuals or couples living independently (in their own homes or at The Pines but not in Assisted Living or Health Care). About half of our members who receive visits live at The Pines. We have approximately 20 volunteers engaged in this ministry. Some visit their assigned member weekly, some just monthly. The Stephen Ministers continue to be actively involved in this program seeking to match Stephen Ministers with those in need of visitation and spiritual care. We continue to seek additional volunteers for this ministry and we are

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in the process of updating our list by contacting all volunteers to ensure that they still wish to remain active in this ministry. Kaye Yarborough is taking over this committee in 2014.

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 assistance 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 2013, the transportation committee drove 8 church members to 39 medical appointments with 15 volunteer drivers providing the transportation. For a period of 3 months during the summer, Judy transported one non-church member on 6 non-medical trips. These were discontinued after the congregational care committee decided that the transportation committee should limit the transportation of church members to medical appointments only. Judy McLean will continue as the liaison for the transportation care group in 2014.

Funeral and Memorial Service Care Group

When a death occurs in the congregation, the committee provides food as it is needed. This usually is a

meal for the family and others they designate. To do so, the committee turns to those who have indicated

a willingness to be called on to provide such food support. Occasionally other support is needed, perhaps

in the form of assistance if the family is receiving guests at home.

Should the family wish to receive friends prior to or immediately following the funeral or memorial

service, the committee will provide light refreshments (cookies, lemonade, etc.). Other church members

may also help committee members as warranted (circle members, book club, etc.)

This Memorial Service Care Group has been sub-divided into 4 teams that work on a rotational basis to

supply and serve the Memorial Service receptions. Each team has two co-leaders and 5 or 6 volunteers.

A sub list is also available.

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. The DCPC Memorial Service Care group prepared and served at 18 receptions in 2013, three more than in 2012. Five receptions were for “non-members” with 13 receptions for “active” members. Lisa Muse will serve as the coordinator for 2014. The four team leads are: Team 1 Margo Wehrung, Mary Mac Kincaid, Team 2 Marjorie Burris, Jane & Gordon Peck, Team 3 Linda Cannon & Chris Duncan, Team 4 Barbara & Dave Fagg.

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. Since the Stephen Ministers provide a grief series book to newly widowed, we will discontinue providing “Toward Peace,” as it is redundant.

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Jean Jackson is the contact person for ongoing bereavement support.

Women’s Wellness Group

The Women’s Cancer Wellness Group sponsored by the Congregational Care Committee is entering its

4th year of activity. The roster carries approximately 35 members. This group continues to meet on

quarterly in Room C of the Congregation House at 11:30 am on the 2nd

Thursday. On the months that a

meeting does not take place, we gather in local restaurants for lunch or breakfast. This year the group met

as follows:

February 14th luncheon at The Brickhouse restaurant ~ 16 attended April 11th at Sabi restaurant ~ 14 attended May 9th luncheon at Kim Beards ~ 16 attended October 9th luncheon at Kim Beards ~ 18 attended We will be gathering on January 9th for a New Year celebration at north Harbor

Kim Beard will lead this group in 2014.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Our 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, and then each shawl, accompanied by a printed prayer for the

recipient, is taken to someone in crisis.

There are nineteen knitters on the roll, and regularly 8-10 people are in attendance when we meet the

fourth Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:30, in the living room at The Pines.

Our group has created 78 prayer shawls in 2013. Of these, 24 were given to DCPC members and friends,

24 to hospice, and 20 to CMC Rehab. Currently, our cupboard has 10 shawls and numerous skeins of

yarn. We are encouraging members to give shawls to those who would benefit from them.

Leading the group into 2013 are Ruth Boyce and Jennie Clifton. Anne Hicks continues to purchase yarn

for the group. The knitters enjoy participating in the ministry, but we also enjoy our time of fellowship

each month.

Congregational Health Ministry

The Health Ministry Committee of Congregational Care is exploring ways to enhance the physical, emotional and spiritual health of the congregation. In 2013 our group coordinated with representatives from Davidson College Project Life and Ada Jenkins Community Center for sponsoring a drive for Be The Match Bone Marrow Registry. In reaching out to area churches and Ada Jenkins Community Center we enhanced registration from different races and nationalities. The drive was held in March at Ada Jenkins and added thirty individuals to the registry. In August Congregational Care Health Ministry helped arranged one day participation in The Murdock Study for DCPC. The Murdock Study stands for Measurement to Understand the Reclassification of Disease of Cabarrus / Kannapolis and contiguous townships. The longitudinal health study works to reclassify health and disease using advanced scientific technologies, expertise from Duke researchers and collaborators, participation from the local community, and a network of strong partners. Ultimately, this study intends to identify linkages across major diseases and

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disorders in order to defeat some of today's leading causes of illness and death. Over thirty church members participated at DCPC or in rescheduled times at Ada Jenkins. The Health Ministry Committee continues in various programs and information sharing with Charlotte Presbytery. Marjorie Burris serves as the Health Ministries liaison. Marjorie Burris serves as the Health Ministries liaison and will continue in 2013.

Intercessory Prayer Each Wednesday morning people gather in Lingle Chapel 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. By means of notes sent on behalf of the church, persons are notified that they have been remembered in prayer. Jean Jackson is the liaison for Intercessory Prayer.

Adoptive Families

The Adoptive Families group is an arm of the ministry of the Congregational Care Committee. It is comprised of families in which there is an adopted child or children or families who are in the process of adopting a child. These families come together periodically for playtimes and social gatherings in order to know one another and to support both parents and children. Kendrick Anderson is the contact person for the Adoptive Families.

Families with Special Needs

A group of families that have children with special needs has been formed to provide support for one another through difficulties that arise when caring for their children. This group shares information gathers for social interaction and generally cares for each other’s emotional well-being. Kendrick Anderson is the contact person for Families with Special Needs.

Communication with the Congregation

Periodic announcements are placed in the church bulletin informing the congregation of one facet or another of our work and seeking interested participants. Stuart Sloan served as the communications contact this year and will be replaced by another committee member in 2014. That person is yet to be determined.

Parkinson's Support Group

This group continues to meet on the last Tuesday of each month in the parlor of the church. In December, Dr. Englert, a neurosurgeon, from Charlotte led the discussion, along with the rep from Medtronic. Several new attenders came giving us a total of nineteen. Our usual number is eight to twelve and members are from the church and the community. The coordinators are Ben Kline and Carolyn Noell.

The Congregational Care Committee hosts two luncheons a year 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. There is no “time limit” for inclusion. The spring luncheon is held in June and the fall luncheon is held in November. The lunch is catered by Betsy Verhey and it is held in the Congregation House typically on a Friday afternoon. Occasionally, we will have fun games to play, (such as word puzzles, etc.) that everyone seems to enjoy. Printed invitations are mailed out 2 weeks prior to the event and committee members make follow-up phone calls to people who have not responded.

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We also invited members of DPC-Davidson Presbyterian Church to attend as our guests. This year, 3-5 DPC ladies joined us at each luncheon. Our committee recommends including them in the future as well. Feedback from these gatherings is that the attendees enjoy the opportunity to get together and have a wonderful meal and fellowship with other women experiencing the same issues of loss. We seem to be consistent in the numbers of invitations we send out- 100 to 105 (people are added and some are deleted per request) and typically we have around 30 that attend. This year’s numbers are: June Luncheon 25 people responded yes, 25 actually came, 19 paid and we had 4 guests Total receipts = $285.00 Expenses = Betsy - $360, Jean Jackson $21.60, Total = $381.60 Shortfall = $96.60 November Luncheon 26 people responded yes, 24 actually came, 20 paid and we had 4 guests Total receipts = $300.00 Expenses = Betsy - $374, Jean Jackson $21.60, Total = $396.00 Shortfall = $96.00

Total shortfall for the year: $192.60

Lisa Muse is the coordinator for this luncheon and will remain so for 2014.

~Submitted on January 7, 2014, Stuart Sloan (outgoing co-chair)

FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE DAVID TINKLER, CHAIR

The Fellowship Committee coordinates opportunities for members of DCPC to enjoy each other’s company in a relaxed social setting. Among those opportunities in 2013 were the following:

For most weeks during the school year, the committee assisted with Wednesday Night Live dinners catered by Chef Betsy Verhey. Coordinated by Hunter Busse, four groups of dedicated volunteers working one Wednesday each month assisted in setting up, serving, and cleaning up under the guidance of Chef Betsy.

From April through October, Lemonade on the Lawn offered members an opportunity to socialize while enjoying cookies and lemonade after the 11 a.m. worship service. The committee held a Peanut Free Cookie Drive to accept donations of cookies, which provided the majority of the cookies needed to host Lemonade on the Lawn. Rebecca Kryshtalowych coordinated the weekly schedule and different church members signed up to host the event.

Following the 11 a.m. worship services on April 14th and September 22nd, the committee sponsored well-attended luncheons at Vail Commons on the Davidson College campus. “Sunday Dinner with Friends” provided church members an opportunity to enjoy food and fellowship in a comfortable setting.

Church Picnics were held on the Davidson College campus lawn twice last year, on June 2nd and August 25th, and each picnic was attended by over 400 DCPC members and guests. The August picnic was hosted in conjunction with the Campus Ministry Committee to welcome our college students. The sponsoring committees provided the main dish and the drinks and church members brought a side dish or dessert to share. Sunday Union provided a wonderful musical accompaniment for each picnic.

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The committee sponsored two Sunday afternoon softball games, on June 23rd and September 15th. The games provided church members of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to participate in a fun contest.

In cooperation with the Membership Committee, Fellowship assisted with two Common Grounds Café events, a game night on Wednesday, July 31st, and a hymn sing and ice cream social on Sunday, August 18th.

The committee assisted with the meal service following the White Gifts service on December 22nd. Chef Betsy Verhey made soup, sandwiches and desserts for everyone to enjoy, and donations were accepted to cover the expense of the meal.

Members of the 2013 Fellowship Committee were Susan Abbott, Ginny Barton, Hunter Busse, Rick Cardenas, Kelsey Griffith, Rebecca Kryshtalowych, Dave Malushizky, Barbara Perzel, Melissa Reddick and David Tinkler. Stephanie Rollans provided church staff leadership.

THE PINES CONNECTION MARION THOMAS, CHAIR

COMITTEE MEMBERS: 2013

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-Hanynes piephoff.haynes@gmail.om Sue Massey cdm5050@aol.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. Communion is served during the service on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Twice monthly Sunday afternoon Bingo games for the Health Center resident. Birthday, Christmas and Easter cards are delivered to all residents in the Health Center Volunteers are provided to help with an annual men's luncheon Lenten and Advent Bible Study groups are held at The Pines Monthly lunch or dinner with Pines residents and DCPC pastors Annual coffee with DCPC Staff and Pines residents

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WEEKDAY PRESCHOOL KRISTIN CLARK, DIRECTOR

DCPC Weekday Preschool serves over 125 children from the ages of 18 months to 5years.

The Preschool staff is made up of 23 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 11 years; 4 staff members have served 10-25

years. We are very blessed!

The Preschool is in the midst of our 4th year of going GREEN. All Newsletters and Calendars

are sent via-email. We continue to send weekly e-mails on Fridays. Communication is very

important to our program. A photo sharing program is in the process of being established.

Pictures speak louder than words.

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.

At DCPC’s October 2013 Children’s Sabbath Worship Service, the Preschool was recognized

& helped with the Children’s Moment.

DCPC Weekday Preschool continues to work with Davidson College thru Bonner Scholars.

We have 6 students that volunteer weekly in our classrooms. The children and staff spend

many hours on the college campus.

The Preschool Office has been remodeled, much more efficient & professional for to

accommodate staff.

All Church Doors are locked from 9:15-12:15. The Preschool paid for a buzzer system at the

Ramp Door. The Safety & Security of the children we serve is of the upmost of importance.

~Submitted by Kristin Clark 1/14/2014

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STEPHEN MINISTRY ANNUAL REPORT

Sixteen members of DCPC serve as trained Stephen Ministers to our congregation and community. In addition, five Stephen Ministers are trained as Stephen Leaders and administer the program. 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 other issues. Stephen Ministers meet twice a month for Continuing Education and Supervision Groups. Active Stephen Minister Stephen Leaders

Lynn Burris Meredith Allen Marjorie Burris Susan Manning Jennie Clifton Alice Sudduth Barbara Fagg Mary Thornberry Vicki Gray Margo Wehrung Jacque Harris Donna Hatfield Staff Liaison Anne Hicks Mary Margaret Porter Jean Jackson Ben Klein Charlotte Miller Carolyn Noell Gordon Peck Jane Peck Brenda Sewell Ben Yarborough

Stephen Ministers, with the help of congregation members and staff, produced a book of Devotions for Lent during the Easter season. In September, Stephen Ministers were recognized during worship and in December, took part in the Service for Wholeness and Healing. Anne Hicks sent out 24 Grief Booklets to 17 people who experienced the loss of a loved one this year. We served 14 care receivers in 2013. As we look toward 2014, we hope to send one or two people to Stephen Leader training and plan to train a new class of Stephen Ministers in the fall.

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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CHARLOTTE GRIFFITH, MODERATOR

DCPC Presbyterian Women (PW) is organized with a Coordinating Team (CT) that meets monthly (September-May) to hear reports and plan activities. Nine circles involving approximately 225 active members meet monthly (September-May) in homes, at church, and at The Pines for Bible study and fellowship. During 2013, DCPC PW actively participated in the life of the church in the following ways:

Created, printed, and distributed an updated handbook for PW Provided and served lunch for approximately 140 workers on the Day of Service in November (both

through members donating soups/bread and desserts and PW buying hot dogs, buns and other items) Multiple Circles provided snacks and refreshments for the Habitat Workers each Saturday (some

Circles did it more than once) Continued to reach out to shut-ins, new parents, sick, or bereaved members of the congregation

through cards, visits, and meals Provided cakes and volunteers for monthly Birthday parties at The Pines (January through August) Circle 10 helped with a “Cookies for Cancer” bake sale in October. The sale raised over $1000 in under

3 hours. The money went directly to the Cookies for Kids Cancer Fund Continued a successful co-ed group for Bible study at The Pines Volunteered at Mooresville Soup Kitchen and at Loaves & Fishes Represented PW at new member orientation sessions Celebrated 25 years of PW and collected a Birthday offering of $1381.00 at a special brunch in April.

Lorie Fees of Barium Springs was our guest speaker. PW donated small gift baskets to the 25 in home care workers at Barium Springs

Honored Priscilla Perkins and Lois Reed with Honorary Life Membership awards Continued an effort to include more DCPC women in circles by extending invitations by email and

telephone Multiple Circle members are involved in the Prayer Shawl Ministry Circle 8 prepared lunch for the entire church staff in February Planned and attended the DCPC Women’s Retreat at Montreat in September. Led by members of the

DCPC Shalom Bible class, we had excellent attendance Collected a Thank Offering of $1077.00 in the fall to support various missions Circles provided food and volunteers for the Linda Steber celebration event in October Circles provided food and volunteers for the Blood drives held at DCPC Collected Christmas offerings of over $2,700.00. This went to The Pastor’s Discretionary fund, towards

the Sigona kitchen fund, Loaves & Fishes, The Mooresville Soup Kitchen and Barium Springs. Also, Circle 8 raised money and gave items to provide Christmas for three local families in need (2 who are members of Circle 8).

Collected a monthly Least Coin offering totaling $384.97 for the year Collected $976.12 in donations from the Mothers’ Day Card project. The recipient of the donations

received from this project will be the Healthy Women, Healthy Families organization which includes the mosquito netting in Africa

In December, prepared and served a dinner for Room at the Inn

From the DCPC Unified Budget in 2013, PW was allocated $2,125.00 for Programs, which was spent for Horizons study guides and other study materials,

Horizons magazines, Women’s Retreat, child care, honoraria and supplies $2,400.00 for Benevolences, all spent for Presbytery dues, prayer shawl ministery, Crisis Assistance,

Barium Springs, Davidson-Cornelius child development center, Pines birthday parties, Day of Service brunch and Loaves & Fishes at Ada Jenkins.

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ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE TODD DUNCAN, CHAIR

The members of the Endowment Committee for 2013 were Matthew Bentley, Jim Brueggemann, Todd Duncan (Chair), Harriet Rosebrough, and Steve Scruggs. Ben Klein, Treasurer, and Lib McGregor Simmons, Pastor, were active ex-officio members.

DCPC’s Endowment Funds are:

Davidson College Presbyterian Church Gift Fund - Established in 2002 to enrich DCPC benevolences.

Allen Brindisi Memorial Fund - Established in 2007 from memorials given in remembrance of Allen. From time to time gifts are given to the Fund. The Brindisi Fund provides for children’s camp scholarships, Sigona’s preschool scholarships and Ada Jenkins Center’s needs.

Global Partnership Fund - Established in 2008 by a contribution given in 2007. The Fund provides support to bring people together who are involved in DCPC’s partnerships and to encourage additional partnerships; secondly to accomplish projects in the partnerships’ home areas; and finally to be used for desirable local projects.

DCPC Capital Facilities Fund and the DCPC Operating Fund - These two funds were established in 2009. The Facilities and the Operating Funds support DCPC.

Polly & Malcolm Lester Communion & Pastor`s Discretionary Fund - Established in 2011 by a contribution from the estate of Polly & Malcolm Lester. The Fund provides funds for maintaining DCPC communion equipment and for the DCPC Pastor`s Discretionary Fund.

Zachary F. Long III Sacred Music Fund – Established in 2011 to provide sacred music programs at DCPC.

The 2013 distribution of part of the Endowment Funds` investment revenue:

Gift Fund Barium Springs Home for Children $6,500 Presbyterian Higher Education Ministries 1,000 Brindisi Fund DCPC`s Kenya Partner`s Teacher Support 700 Global Fund DCPC`s Kenya Partner`s Teacher Support 2,000 DCPC Facilities Fund DCPC Facilities Reserve 2,000 DCPC Operations Fund DCPC Operations Reserve 2,000 Lester Fund Pastor`s Discretionary Fund 250 Music Fund 2014 DCPC Organ Series 1,200 Total 2013 distribution $15,650

All seven of DCPC’s Endowment Funds assets are managed by the Foundation for the Carolinas. Financial results for 2013 were as follows: Gift Brindisi Global Facilities Operating Value 31Dec2012 $214,907 $19,333 $56,656 $68,097 $68,097 Value 30Nov2013 $240,414 $21,603 $63,357 $76,556 $76,556 Lester Music Totals Value 31Dec2012 $11,165 $57,210 $495,405 Value 30Nov2013 $12,629 $64,799 $555,914 09Jan2014 TMD

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FINANCIAL REPORT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS OF 31 DECEMBER 2013

Assets

12/31/2013 12/21/2012

Cash

Petty Cash $50 $50

Certificates of Deposit (3/1) 69,934 193,091

Money Market Accounts (5/5) 159,799 127,624

Checking Accounts (4/2 banks) 275,914 252,207

Presbyterian Foundation Account 1,300 1,147

Total Cash: $506,997 $574,119

Accounts Receivable and Prepaid Bills $67,124 $52,674

Property and Equipment

(subject to depreciation for 2013 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 36,503

Playground 13,835 14,814

Furniture and Equipment 152436.91 165,274

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

Total Property and Equipment $2,427,031 $2,443,752

Other funds (Endowment, Preschool) $621,767 $550,125

Total Assets

$3,622,918 $3,620,670

Liabilities

Accounts Payable $15,468 $20,241

Designated Funds

(2014 prepays, donor- designated gifts) 162,912 244,053

Total Liabilities

$178,380 $264,294

Total Net Assets

$3,444,538 $3,356,376

Total Net Assets at 12/31/2011 (for comparison): $3,188,403

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FINANCIAL REPORT SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENSES FOR 2013

Receipts

Actual Budgeted

Offerings

Pledges $1,246,818 $1,250,500

Non-pledge gifts 156,690 120,000

Loose Offering 16,791 15,000

Total Offerings $1,420,298 $1,385,500

Miscellaneous/Building Use $49,147 $53,088

Total Receipts (12/31/13) $1,469,446 $1,438,588

Total Receipts (12/31/12) $1,388,279 $1,341,310

Expenses

Benevolences $276,928 $278,945

Personnel 795,664 831,317

Program 80,954 76,400

Operating &

Administration 263,842 251,926

Total Expenses (12/31/13) $1,417,389 $1,438,588

Total Expenses (12/31/12) $1,303,285 $1,341,310

NOTE: By Session action, the 2013 operating surplus of $52,057 was allocated

into $5206 for benevolences with the remainder for reserves.

Total Benevolence Expenditures during 2013

Donor Designated Gifts (*) $96,558

Minister's Discretionary Fund 16,673

Budgeted Benevolences 276,928

Endowment 15,650

Total $405,809

*Includes Habitat House ($69,542), One Great Hour, Partnership Donations and Ten-Cents a Meal

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BUDGET SUMMARY FOR 2014 Davidson College Presbyterian Church

Revenues

Donations $1,435,500 Miscellaneous 51,713 Interest 375

Total Revenues $1,487,588 Expenses

Benevolences $ 283,645 Personnel 825,248 Program 95,535 Operating 168,576 A & P 114,584

Total Expenses $1,487,588

Adopted by Session on 15 January 2014

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2014 TERMS OF CALL Elizabeth McGregor Simmons, Pastor Salary $71,400 Housing Allowance 35,700 Total effective salary $107,100 Board of Pensions Benefits (Medical, pension, death & disability) 37,485 SECA Allowance (50% reimbursement for Social Security) 8,193 Continuing Education (based on use, may not carry over) 2,000 Professional Expenses (based on use, may not carry over) 5,000 TOTAL COMPENSATION $160,278* *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 $42,840 Housing Allowance 22,440 Total effective salary $ 65,280 Board of Pensions Benefits (Medical, pension, death & disability) 22,848 SECA Allowance (50% reimbursement for Social Security) 4,994 Continuing Education (based on use, may not carry over) 2,000 Professional Expenses (based on use, may not carry over) 4,000 TOTAL COMPENSATION $99,122* *In addition, 2 weeks of Study Leave and 4 weeks of Vacation annually, and Sabbatical of 3 months every 7th year

Andrew Thompson Scales, Associate Pastor Salary $ 30,742 Housing Allowance 18,054 Total effective salary $48,796 Board of Pensions Benefits (Medical, pension, death & disability) 17,079 SECA Allowance (50% reimbursement for Social Security) 3,733 Continuing Education (based on use, may not carry over) 2,000 Professional Expenses (based on use, may not carry over) 3,000 TOTAL COMPENSATION $74,608* *In addition, 2 weeks of Study Leave and 4 weeks of Vacation annually, and Sabbatical of 3 months every 7th year