2015 annual report

2015 Annual Report Valley Presbyterian Church Dinner and Congregational Meeting Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Annual Congregational Meeting Welcome and call to order

Pastor David Joynt

Prayer Pastor David Joynt Approval of Minutes Pastor David Joynt Memorial Witness for Members Triumphant

Pastor David Turner

Hymn

Paul Paige, pianist

For All the Saints

Financial Report for 2015 and 2016

Elder Richard Lockwood

Clergy Terms of Call

Elder Richard Lockwood

Report of Valley Presbyterian Foundation

Foundation President Vicki Tatum

Report of the All Church Nominating Committee

Election of Elders*

Election of Deacons*

Election of Trustees to the Foundation*

Election of the All Church Nominating Committee*

Elder Joan Nastro

Corporation Meeting

Election of Trustees of the Corporation

Elder Richard Lockwood

Hymn

Paul Paige, pianist

Now Thank We All Our God

Gloria Gabler

Gratitude to Retiring Elders, Deacons and Trustees

Pastor David Joynt

Hymn

Paul Paige, pianist

Lord Dismiss Us with They Blessing

Closing Prayer and Benediction, Adjournment

Pastor David Joynt

*Nominations may be made from the floor if the nominee has given prior consent.

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In Memoriam Martha Arner George Beall Bob Brouwer Charmaine Burcham Nona Butt Alfrieda Cable Jean Campbell Lyle Carlson Gene Drake Phyllis Dressel John Farnham Millie Frantz Charlotte Gamso Laura Gibney Norma Goad James Rodney Gray Jeff Groseth Jean “Kit” Harris Bill Hein Col. George Hjorth Chuck Jenkins Bill Keasler Patricia Keasler Al Kendree Betty Knotts Lois Lawson Karen LeJeune LaVerne Ford Lewis Marty Love Elizabeth McMillan

Fred Merrill Donnalee Miller Katherine Mitchell Natalie Mizsak Mary Claire Platter Marvin Price Miron “Dub” Putnam Lester Rayner Brian Robinson Don Robinson Rosella Robinson Tom Robinson Alfred Schiller Jack Schuler Carole Schwenn Thelma Simpson Mark Sleeth Jean Snyder Lillian Steele Bonnie Stirnweis Harold Ross Tennesen Bill Toy Jr. Bill Tucker Jacqueline Venckus Betty Weckstrom Matthew Werner Eleanor West Robert “Bob” White Barbara Whiting

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All Church Nominating Committee

Church Lay Leadership

The All Church Nominating Committee (ACNC) presents the following nominees for church office to be elected by the congregation at the Annual Congregational Meeting on February 2, 2016.

Session

CLASS OF 2015 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2017 Kathy Arner Fred Fetters Gloria Gabler Lisa LaFon Prescott Pohl Shirley Polk John Samota Vicki Tatum

Sarah Brammer David Eaton Joan Nastro Richard Lockwood Matt Winter

Mary Artigue Ed Glady Lisa Keylon Darrah MacDougall Roy Schumacher

Deacons

CLASS OF 2015 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2017 Janeen Bailey Steve Bateman Sarah Burnette Pat Ciccone Debbi Courtright Suzette Eusebio Ira King Victoria Lindley Ida Mattinson Marge Sellers Lamont Yoder

Brianne Bergfeldt Mike Bergfeldt Dick Coffelt Lynda Coffelt Debbie Cox Knut Hermann Laurie Hermann Shirly King Ruth Lockwood Robbie Peterson Doug Peterson Jim Schaller

Laurie Gilbreath Ron Norris Mary Opila Marby Pruitt Donald Robins Debbie Sayre Fran Siems Sandra Sturgeon Craig Torosian Sharon Vincent

Trustees

Beverly Cooper (Class of 2015) Donna Kongable (Class of 2015) Vicki Tatum (Class of 2015) Candice Unruh (Class of 2015) Jim Arner George Bosworth Larry Glenn Dick Lockwood Linda Miller Joan Nastro David Winter

ELDER NOMINEES CLASS OF 2018:

DEACON NOMINEES CLASS OF 2018:

TRUSTEE NOMINEES CLASS OF 2018:

Jim Gabler (Class of 2016) Janel Willert (Class of 2017) Gary Green Michele Ingram Sam Kelsall Kirby Kongable Marge Sellers Cheryl Ann Shaff

Barbara Mardian (Class of 2017) Cynthia McCrory (Class of 2017) Jayann Fordon Andrea Green Don Heck Betty Heenan John Lee Mark Nesvig Jeanine Nesvig Aaron Parrott Carol Ann Rose Jerry Sayre Ellie Vogel

Sam Kelsall (Class of 2016) Tom Ambrose Cameron Artigue Linda May Bucher Jim Unruh

2016 ALL CHURCH NOMINATING COMMITTEE NOMINEES: Joan Nastro, Chair Ed Glady, Co-Chair Robbie Peterson, Deacon Rep Kathy Arner Ron McElhaney Shirley Polk John Voris

2015 ALL CHURCH NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Joan Nastro, Chair Sandra Sturgeon, Deacon Rep Sarah Burnette Ed MacDougall Bill McKee Doug Peterson

OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION:

Richard Lockwood- President Fred Fetters- Treasurer John Stuart - Assistant Treasurer Karen Meyer- Secretary/Clerk of Session

PRESBYTERY DELEGATES:

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Bob Aldag Dick Coffelt Gary Green Dick Lockwood

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2015 Sermon Series

Mission Through Christ we bring hope to others by advocating for the marginalized, providing basic necessities of life for the forgotten, and proclaiming the Good News to the lost.

$10,000

DONATED FOR NEW UMOM SHELTER

448

FAMILY PROMISE OVERNIGHT STAYS

$17,000 TO FEED 2,500 MALAWI ORPHANS

$28,000 RAISED AT COOKS’ TOUR

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Read more about Mission Ministry on page 19

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Children’s Ministry Minister to KIDS. Train and nurture VOLUNTEERS. Reach beyond our walls with SPECIAL EVENTS. Support FAMILIES to become spiritual leaders of their household.

PRAY that the children of our community know Jesus .

800

God is using a variety of opportunities geared to meet the diverse needs of women in our community.

To say God’s Spirit is moving in big ways through the Women’s Ministry is an understatement!

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ATTENDED BUNNY BUSINESS

WOMEN INVOLVED IN MOPS

189

100

KIDS AT VBS (max capacity!)

AT THE WOMEN’S BREAKFAST

49

78

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS & SUBS

IN THURSDAY/ FRIDAY BIBLE STUDY

36

100

KIDS IN EXPLORERS! 8

Women’s Ministry

Read more about Children’s Ministry on page 19

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN MEMBERS Read more about Women’s Ministry on page 20

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Men’s Ministry God is moving in the hearts and lives of men at VPC! We are thankful for the ways He has drawn us together to learn how to be better husbands, fathers, friends, and coworkers.

170

At The Promised Rock Student Ministries students have come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord, and have grown in their discipleship.

180

AT THE ANNUAL MEN’S BREAKFAST

NEW STUDENTS REACHED

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81

MEN AT THE TOP GOLF EVENT

STUDENTS WEEKLY

30

60

ATTENDED THE MEN’S RETREAT

STUDENTS ON SUMMER TRIPS

12

$6,650

FISH CAUGHT AT THE RETREAT 10

The Promised Rock Student Ministry

Read more about Men’s Ministry on page 20

IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUTH MISSION Read more about The Promised Rock on page 21

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Adult Education

Valley Day School

The Valley Day School provides a Christian school built upon a sound educational program where meaningful relationships develop between home and school, child and teacher, and the world around them.

124

STUDENTS IN 2015 (max capacity!)

53

YEARS PROVIDING CARE FOR KIDS

Our Adult Discipleship ministry is focused on providing educational opportunities for members to learn more about God and to learn to follow Jesus better every day.

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KNOWLEDGEABLE INSTRUCTORS

CLASSES OFFERED DURING 2015

1,864

TOTAL ATTENDANCE Read more about Adult Education on page 21

Prayer Ministry Valley Presbyterian Church is a faith community that believes in the power of prayer.

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HOUSE OF PRAYER PARTICIPANTS

1,597

PEOPLE PRAYED FOR DAILY

389,668

PRAYERS AND COUNTING 12

Read more about Valley Day School on page 19 and Prayer Ministry on page 20

Sports Ministry VPC hosts or offers several active options that combine faith, fitness, and fellowship.

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ACTIVE PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES

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Encore University Encore University is a place where your “Adventures in Lifelong Learning” begin. Encore offers a diverse program of courses, lectures, speakers, travel, and seminars designed to engage persons “50 and better.” So come along and experience the adventure!

Valley Presbyterian Foundation is the permanent endowment of Valley Presbyterian Church; earned income from the Foundation’s investments support capital needs and mission ministries of VPC.

830

$77,100

66%

$17,252

100

$13,200

295

400

STUDENTS ENROLLED IN CLASSES

NON-MEMBERS OF VPC

COURSES OFFERED ACROSS THREE TERMS

AT TWO SPEAKER SERIES EVENTS 14

Foundation

Read more about Encore University on page 21

RAISED FOR FUND THE NEED PROJECTS

TOWARD SPECIAL MUSIC EVENTS

IN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

LANDES CENTER CHAIRS PURCHASED Read more about the Foundation on page 23

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Congregational Care & Fellowship Congregational Care & Fellowship exists to fulfill our Biblical mandate to love one another.

1,560

$15,139

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HOURS OF CARE FROM STEPHEN MINISTERS

DIVORCE RECOVERY PARTICIPANTS

TO THOSE IN CRITICAL NEED

DEACONS SERVING OUR COMMUNITY

Worship

2015 Sunday Attendance Numbers

60

309

8AM AVERAGE

9AM AVERAGE

10:30AM AVERAGE

11:45AM AVERAGE

188

40

116

AVERAGE BIRTH-12TH GRADE SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

1,528 1,527 30,033 EASTER

CHRISTMAS EVE

TOTAL 2015 WORSHIP ATTENDANCE

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Read more about Worship on page 22

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2015 Membership

1,494

ON JANUARY 1

Statistics

1,448

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ON DECEMBER 31

NEW MEMBERS

Mission As Christians we have hope that, through Christ, our future is secured and God provides for our daily needs.

At Valley Presbyterian Church, we want to extend this hope into our neighborhoods, cities, country, and world. We do this by advocating for the marginalized, providing basic necessities of life for the forgotten and proclaiming the Good News to the lost. God uses His church in amazing ways; we are thankful for all the ways He used VPC in 2015.

-Chris Woodard 45th Annual Cooks’ Tour: Hands Across the City, Arms Around the World This year hundreds of people came to our campus for Presbyterian Women’s major fundraiser. Over the years we have helped fund over 50 organizations (local, national, and worldwide).

It takes many hands to make the day go well, and during the year of preparation over 400 volunteers participated and enjoyed fellowship with each other.

Sandra Gonzales and her family prepared a heavenly lunch for over 325 guests. Twenty students from Coronado High School were the cheerful servers.

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Celebrations

BAPTISMS (3 adult)

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RD

Miriam Green outdid herself by creating two “watchdogs” from donated jewelry. White Elephant offered many bargains, and Kitchen Treasurers had loads of tasty homemade goodies including the ever popular pickles.

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WEDDINGS

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GRADE BIBLES PRESENTED

Browsing around the Crafters’ handmade holiday gifts and household items, Silent Auction and Tiffany West gave shoppers an opportunity to uncover amazing treasures donated by generous members. The tour of two breathtaking homes was attended by well over 200 people.

Thanks to many of our campus celebrities, the Tea Table was enjoyed by all. Our goal continues to be enriching the lives of others. Many blessings to all of our gracious and hardworking volunteers who are truly His Hands in the world. We will be able to distribute $28,000 from Cooks’ Tour 2015.

-Helen Wolfe & Beryl Hassig

Report Pages Children

Ministry to the children is important, because children are being shaped and molded by all the influences around them. Our desire is to see children connect with Jesus in a personal way through experiences at church and at home. Our volunteer team is committed to sharing the message of salvation each week in loving fun ways. Our special events reach out to the community and provide an opportunity for connection. We hope to partner with parents as they nurture their child’s faith.

We minister to the KIDS; We train and nurture our VOLUNTEERS; We reach beyond our walls with SPECIAL EVENTS; We support FAMILIES by helping them grow as spiritual leaders of their household. We PRAY the children of our community come to know Jesus as their Lord and savior.

-Tina Gilbreath

Valley Day School Learning through play…. Every day! The purpose of the Day School is to provide a Christian school built upon a sound educational program, where meaningful relationships develop between home and school, child and teacher, and the world around them.

We have been an outreach at VPC for 53 years; we serve our church families and the community at large.

We have 105 families with 124 students, 10 teachers, and 8 different classes.

The school community comes together various times through the year for fun family activities like Family Fun Night, Movie Night, and Open House, plus other school community activities. We also run a four-week summer camp each year.

The school is able to provide scholarships to families in need, who otherwise would not be able to attend.

These children are precious, and we are fortunate enough to share in their world each day.

-Julie Johnson

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Women To say God’s Spirit is moving in big ways through the Women’s Ministry would be an understatement. I am humbled every day to get to walk through life with the women I meet in bible studies, fellowship events, Presbyterian Women, and MOPS (just to name a few).

God is using a variety of opportunities geared to meet the diverse needs of women in our community. The creativity and spiritual depth found in these groups is energizing and exciting. I have been beyond blessed this past year! I am honored to call many women my new friends and look forward with an expectant heart to 2016 for the great things God is planning.

-Leslie Woodard MOPS is a ministry focused on reaching moms and helping them find community. Our MOPS program has continued to grow - attracting families from the church, Day School, and across the valley. Over 75 women have been involved in 2015, and over 105 kids under age 6 have been part of MOPS Kids.

A Friday morning at MOPS is about making connections and building friendships. It’s about laughter, celebration, and the chance to belong. MOPS is a place where moms come to catch their breath.

It’s the chance to share Jesus over a cup of coffee. It’s a place to grow as mothers, wives, and friends. 14 guest speakers joined us in 2015, challenging us to be intentional with our children, inspiring us to become spiritual leaders in our families, and affirming God’s never ending love for each of us.

-Meghan Gottfredson Presbyterian Women held its Church-wide Gathering in Minneapolis with the theme “One Body, One Spirit” from 1 Corinthians 12:12-13. 1736 amazing women met with our incredible global mission partners to celebrate, worship, and learn.

Our six circles studied “Come to the Waters” and met monthly for fellowship and study. Thanks to JoAnn Jones for her “Bible Study Briefings” prior to meetings.

PW also donated $10,000 to Sunshine Acres and $1,000 to the Thank and Birthday offerings in addition to our $2,800 PQ pledge.

-Wandie Hulick, Moderator

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Report Pages Men

In 2015, VPC Men’s Ministry began the New Year by hosting our 28th Annual Men’s Breakfast at Gainey Ranch with the theme “God’s Call; Our Cities” with over 170 men attending. Along with great food, fantastic fellowship, and music, we were challenged and inspired by a series of speakers including The Honorable Douglas A. Ducey, Governor of Arizona, as well as our keynote speaker, Dr. Bruce Main, founder of UrbanPromise in Camden, New Jersey.

In the course of the year, our Men enjoyed a Spring Training Baseball game and an outing at Top Golf where over 25 guys enjoyed lots of food and laughter while showing off their driving and chipping skills or at least attempting to do so.

In late September, 30 men gathered at Living Springs Camp just outside of Sedona for an amazing weekend of recreation and relaxation hiking Oak Creek Canyon, fly fishing or enjoying a rousing game of horseshoes.

Rev. Luke Parker was our guest teacher and led us on a study of David centered on our retreat theme, “After God’s Own Heart”. In addition to the breakfast, fun outings and our retreat, we also shared in blessing many of the children in south central Phoenix by joining with many others in our church for a blitz build of a safe playground for children called “Kaboom”.

-David Turner

Prayer House of Prayer 2015 Our church community made a commitment to have every person in our church family prayed for everyday in 2015. On November 22, 2015, our congregation was invited to continue this commitment into 2016. Those who wanted to be a part of this journey received the names of people within our congregation who they would pray over every day for a year. The prayers have not stopped since!

We pray because we know that as we commit ourselves to communion with God the world will change, and our Heavenly Father will bring the Kingdom in us and around us. We are a faith community that believes in the power of prayer.

-Leslie Woodard

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Adult Education

Encore University

Our Adult Discipleship ministry is focused on providing educational opportunities for members to learn more about God and to learn to follow Jesus better every day. We strive not only to help our church gain theological head knowledge, but to gain heart experience through a relationship with God, and for that to translate into obedience to God and service to the world.

Encore University achieved much success in 2015 and strives to continue this success in 2016 by taking our outreach efforts to the next level. The ultimate mission for Encore is to build new relationships and encourage a sense of community at VPC through increased participation and membership.

There are many ways for our members to join smaller communities of people who are learning more about the Bible and the Christian life. Educational opportunities at our church include Wednesday night classes, Encore University, and Community Groups.

Topics in 2015 included Ethics, the Book of Romans, Presbyterian Creeds, and the Hymns. For the Spring of 2016, we have planned to offer a parenting class for young families, our yearly Financial Peace class, and classes about several biblical topics. We pray that those involved in these educational ministries will grow closer to Jesus and closer to the people he wants us to be.

-Kelsey Woodruff

The Promised Rock At The Promised Rock Student Ministries, we have been blessed by the Lord with another year of great ministry! Students have come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and have grown in their discipleship which is more than we could ever ask for.

Our Sunday morning group, Monday night group, and Wednesday night groups have all been well attended.

They are paving the way for continued fruitful ministry to our students. We thank you for your support this past year and ask that you continue to pray for this ministry. Know that we are also praying for you and for your involvement in our students lives.

What a blessing it is to be in the community of God; our hope in 2016 is for all generations to be a part of our student ministry. This year we will launch our High School leadership group called “Servant Leadership”, offering a youth membership class, and continue to explore new ways to reach teens and young adults.

God has paved the way and we are excited to follow where he is leading. Blessings in 2016!

-Jordan Gustafson

In the fall of 2015, Encore launched its Ambassador Program. With the implementation of this program, Encore will continue to make a difference in the lives of others through Lifelong Learning, as well as provide the groundwork for developing relationships through discipleship. By understanding the needs of our students, faith via action will be encouraged through involvement and spiritual growth.

In 2015 our popular Breakfast Speaker Series included: Derek Hall, Jon Kyl, and Robert Robb.

Two exceptional Three-Day Seminars were offered which featured Jeffrey Weima and Aydin Aygun.

Professors Emeriti from Arizona State University joined the outstanding faculty at Encore.

There is so much opportunity to share the love of Christ and Valley Presbyterian Church with others here at Encore University. Come grow with us!

-Becky Bennett, Tracy Keller, and Debbie Sayre

Divorce Recovery Over the course of the year, our Divorce Recovery Ministry has undergone some adjustments as we honored the ministry and faithfulness of Lisa Bateman and continued this important work.

This year we have been led to Sheila Rud, who continued this vital ministry to our church family and community. She reflected on her work this fall: “The Divorce recovery program was beneficial to its participants in several ways. Participants were able to begin to develop strategies for working through painful feelings and develop personal strengths to help them thrive.”

-David Turner & Sheila Rud

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Report Pages

Worship, Music, & Arts

Finance & Operations

Valley Presbyterian Foundation

“Worship is our response, both personal and corporate, to God for who He is, and what He has done; expressed in and by the things we say and the way we live.” – Louie Giglio.

Thank you members and staff for your generous support. During a potentially difficult time 2015 ended with a $63K surplus!

The purpose of VPF is to hold and generate funds for use in the mission and preservation of the church; we support all ministries at VPC. The Foundation has net assets in excess of $4.7 million, and distributed over $200,000 in earnings to various needs of the church in 2015.

We have an opportunity to worship our great God through several different styles, settings, and experiences. In the Chapel, we experience a quiet, intimate worship setting. In the Landes Center, we get a modern experience with praise band and contagious energy. In the Sanctuary, we find a traditional setting with choir and organ. In each of these settings, we worship the same Lord and are blessed by the dedication of our volunteers, congregation, and staff each week.

2015 was a dynamic year for Worship, Music, and Arts: •Hired a Minister of Music (Jennifer Hamm) •Hired a Worship Leader (Travis Kingma) •Hired a Organist (Hyunmi Lee) •Chancel Choir gained 6 new members and a few returning members •Launched EXPLORERS!, an after-school program for children K-5th grade to learn about the world and Jesus in creative ways

Thank you to the Foundation, which supported some of our operating and capital expenditures. The VPF Legacy Dinner Fund the Need program generated over $77K for three capital projects.

We continue to have no external debt, but did use our Line of Credit (LOC) throughout the summer.

Cash flow improved tremendously in November! Kris Bahr is a master at keeping our LOC low and all the financial business of all VPC, VPF and VDS operations.

F&O is blessed with terrific committee members, staff support, and volunteers: Elders: Fred Fetters, Gloria Gabler, Vicki Tatum Members: Jayann Fordon, Kiki Swanson, Charles Kurz, Nancy Pohl, John Stuart Staff: Brandon Fox, Kris Bahr, David Joynt.

Our many telephone receptionists, Counting Team, and our Sextons-Paul, Russ and Will-who keep our ministries and campus running!

-Dick Lockwood

In addition to those dollars, VPF was able to “Fund the Need” through monies raised at the annual Legacy Dinner. These generous donations allowed us to quickly provide 400 new chairs for Landes Center, repair a leaking roof over the Chapel, and complete several major plumbing projects.

VPF sponsors two concerts a year Chancel Choir and orchestra. We academic and mission scholarships to maintain the Memorial Garden, and and Stephen ministries.

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Our goals are to increase Legacy membership and communicate the message that no amount is too small to leave for future members. We thank everyone who has remembered the Foundation and VPC in their estate plans, as well as those who have contributed their time and talents to enhance the investment in our church community’s future.

-Vicki Biggs Tatum

•Schubert’s Mass in G (and other choral pieces) performed by the Chancel Choir and La Forza Chamber Orchestra •Chancel Choir, Praise Band, and members of the Phoenix Symphony presented a Christmas Cantata •Projection of hymns in the Sanctuary and relaunch of the Bell Choir •The Organ Repair committee met several times to assess repair options and costs

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•New Concert Series established, including the Chancel Choir, the Phoenix Girls Chorus, Helios, and Mt. View Presbyterian Church Choir.

-Jennifer Hamm & Vicki Biggs Tatum

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Pastor Kelsey Woodruff Like many of you, I chose Valley Presbyterian Church because of the unique community I found here. Soon after moving to Phoenix, my family and I were drawn in by this church’s welcoming atmosphere, lively ministries, and strong theological grounding. In short, it was a place in which we saw God’s hand already at work, and at which we felt we could join into what his Spirit was doing here.

God was at work in so many areas of our church’s life in 2015! Some of the highlights I have personally experienced this year have been through Sunday worship, Women’s, and Children’s ministries. Sunday services are times when all generations in our church to come together to worship God and remember what He has done for us. It has been wonderful to hear the new voices of our Minister of Music Jennifer Hamm and Contemporary Worship Leader Travis Kingma. The Women’s Ministry breakfast brought over a hundred women in all stages of life into the same room to form friendships, worship, and meditate on Scripture together. The Mothers of Preschoolers ministry has been growing in number and excitement as moms and their children are welcomed onto our campus every other Friday. My oldest son has become involved in EXPLORERS!, one of the wonderful Children’s programs that is reaching out to young families.

I have heard many from the congregation express happiness over the many new families finding a church home here.

I joined the staff of VPC in August in the area of Discipleship, where I had the opportunity to learn from and build upon the wonderful ministry that Pastor Turner developed, in conjunction with the dedicated members of the Discipleship committee. I have loved being a part of a wholehearted staff that are empowered and encouraged by Pastor Joynt. All of our leaders, both staff and lay volunteers, are earnestly serving the church and enabling it to spread the good news of Jesus and his love for us.

One of the most special moments of my year was being ordained as a Minister of the Word and Sacrament in VPC’s Sanctuary in December. I was grateful to all who participated in the service through liturgy, music, or attendance. The service was representative of the welcome that my family and I have received here.

I have been blessed to serve as the Interim Director of Discipleship, and I look forward to the new perspectives and gifts that Mike and Kelly Nieto will bring as Associate Pastors of Discipleship in 2016.

Pastor David Turner

When I was in High School, I ran track, my specialty was the 2 mile run. By nature I tend to be competitive and I found this event as one that not only tested my endurance but more importantly my focus. Success came to me only when I’d learned the valuable lesson of focusing on my game plan for the race rather than observing who was in the stands; tuning out the cries of encouragement to my competitors and instead training my ear to the voice of my coach. I learned at an early age the importance of being focused and listening to the right voice. This lesson has been invaluable to me over the years as ministry requires focused ear tuned into God’s voice. Without it, ministry can easily be sidetracked.

While ministry is always a challenge, this past year has brought new tests, and at times the race has been extra tiring, but God’s grace abounds; God’s voice of guidance and encouragement rises above the clamor. His kingdom building, where lives encounter the grace and love of Jesus Christ, prevails.

This past year I’ve had the privilege of caring for 28 grieving families through a total of over 40 memorial services, encouraging them in the healing process and pointing them to our grief support ministry. Our Stephen Ministry continues to expand, with over 50 trained Stephen Ministers catching the vision of this caring ministry as they share in a life-changing experience for many people.

This past year our Congregation Care Ministry has expanded to partner with Fuller Theological Seminary.

We have added two therapists-in-training through the Marriage & Family program to our ministry, under supervision of the seminary to work with a broad range of counseling needs. In addition to providing much needed professional counseling services at no cost, the Congregation Care Ministry offered a first ever “Care Giver’s Ministry” Workshop, attracting over 30 participants for a Saturday training session to equip those interested in sharing our time with those in hospitals, homes and care communities. We focused on the care giver’s internal preparation for the ministry through the use of prayer, scripture, humor, and active listening. We also took time to learn about caring for someone with dementia and the grieving process when a care-giver loses their care-receiver. This past year was also a year of visioning new possibilities for the future as groundwork was laid for the possibility of a new Parish Nurse Ministry as well as the expansion of our Mental Health Ministry.

This past year has been filled with challenges, but I’ve also learned that God is able to do far more than what we’d ever imagine- if only we’d listen and follow. May we never forget the lesson we learn from the past and move into this New Year with great anticipation of what God will do when we step out in faith!

Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever.

Amen” (Ephesians 3:20-21)

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Nonmember Contr.

Endnote from Pastor David Joynt Dear Friends,

$250,000

-Nonmember in offering plate Encore Encore $52,900contributions $52,900includes loose cash$52,900 Encore Foundation $140,000 Other Other $39,000 -Foundation distribution equals 5% x 3 year average market value Mission $88,700$39,000 Other $39,000 OPERATING BUDGET FOR OPERATING 2016 BUDGET FOR 2016 Step of Faith $50,000 $2,445,600 $2,445,600 -Mission includes special offerings designated 100% to Mission

A pastoral friend of mine begins every service he leads with a call and response refrain. He says, “God is good!” and his congregation replies, “All the time!” He says “All the time!,” and they respond “God is good!” God has been good to Giving us Faith at VPC in the past year.

VPC Budget Summary

$2,445,600 Encore $52,900 Operating Budget for 2016 -Other includes interest, facility use, sports ministries -Nonmember contributions includes loose cash in offering plate Other Other EncoreStep of Encore Other $39,000 Step of Faith Faith 1% 1% Mission Mission 2% 5% 2% 2% 2% -Foundation distribution equals x 3 year average market value Other INCOME Encore 4% 4%INCOME $2,445,600 Step of Faith

Income

Mission

-Mission includes special offerings designated 100% to Mission 2% Foundation Foundation 4% Faith $1,825,000 Encore Other EXPENSE $1,825,000 6% Giving 6% Step of Faith -Other includes interest, facility use, sports ministries Mission 2% Foundation 2% 4%$250,000 Nonmember Contr. Nonmember Contr. $250,000 Administrative 6% Foundation We’ve welcomed gifted people to our staff team, particularly in the music area.

6% Foundation Foundation $140,000 Facilities & Food Service $140,000 Nonmember Contr.

Nonmember Contr.

Jennifer Hamm joined us as Music Minister, immediately adding creativity EXPENSE 10% 10% and passion to worship and enhancing our EXPLORERS! program for children.

Mission Mission $88,700 $88,700 Ministry Administrative Pastoral $657,100 Hyunmi Lee became our organist, following the splendid job done by longNonmember Contr.

Faith Giving Faith Giving Nonmember Contr.

Step of Faith Step of Faith $50,000 Christian Education term interim Barbara Johnson. Travis Kingma has brought his instrumental, Facilities & Food 10% Service $509,700 75% 75%$50,000 10% vocal and leadership talents to our 10:30 service. God has been good to us Giving $479,300 Pastoral MinistryMission Encore Encore $52,900 Faith75% $52,900 with leadership and inspiration.

Christian Education $276,000 Other Other $39,000 $39,000 Worship,Music God has been good to us in the midst of disagreement. VPC’s public discussions on sexuality and Mission $207,500 leadership have been used as a model by congregations around the country, and Session has been $2,445,600 $2,445,600 Encore Worship,Music attentive and fair to the many passionate perspectives in our community of faith. We have listened well -Nonmember contributions -Nonmember includes contributions loose cash includes in offering looseplate cash in $205,100 offering plate Per Capita (net) to each other and to the scriptures and continue to pursue a direction that balances graciousness and -Nonmember contributions includes loose cash in offering plate Encore $52,400 -Foundation distribution -Foundation equals distribution 5% x 3 year equals average 5% market x 3 year average marketEncore value Other Othervalue Encore fidelity to biblical norms. The overarching unity of the church has not given way to division and despite Step of equals Faith 5% x 3 year average Step of Faithvalue -Foundation distribution market 1% 1% Cong.

Care, Outreach Mission Mission 2%designated 2% special offerings includes designated special offerings 100% to Mission 100% to Mission Per Capita (net) 2% 2% $40,000 organized efforts to discourage giving and participation. VPC ended this year in a surplus. God has been -Mission includes-Mission wonderful to us in so many ways, and I look forward to more in the next year.

2%

1%

1%

$657,100 $509,700 $479,300 $276,000 $207,500 Faith Giving 75% $205,100 $52,400 $40,000 $18,500 -Mission includes 4% special offerings designated 4%100% to Mission -Other includes interest, -Other includes facility use, interest, sports facility ministries use, sports ministries $2,445,600 -Nonmember contributions includes loose cash in offering plate Cong.

Care, Outreach $18,500 -Other includes interest, facility use, sports ministries Foundation Foundation

-Foundation distribution equals 5% x 3 year average market value $2,445,600 In 2016, we will welcome two talented pastors onto our staff. Rev. Mike and Rev. Kelly Nieto join our Per Capita (net) Encore team to lead adult discipleship ministries. We owe Becky Bennett, Jane Russell, Trey Chappell, Kris Cong. Care, EXPENSE 2% designated 2% EXPENSE -Mission EXPENSE includes special offerings 100% to Mission Outreach Per Capita (net) Encore Worship,Music Williams, and Chair Bob Aldag thanks for finding the Nietos in Boise, Idaho. They met every week for Cong.

Care, Administrative $657,100 2% 2% $657,100 1% $657,100 8%Outreach use, sports ministries -Other includes interest, facility over a year to fill our third pastoral position. Please express your gratitude to them and your welcome to Administrative Administrative Worship,Music 1% Facilities & Food Service $509,700 8% Nonmember Contr.

Nonmember Contr. our new clergy couple as they begin a life and ministry at VPC! Rev. Kelsey Woodruff has done a superb Facilities & Food Facilities Service & Food Service $509,700 $509,700 Mission 10% Ministry 10% Pastoral $479,300 8% job as an interim pastor during our search, and hopefully, can continue as a parish associate into the Mission Pastoral Ministry Pastoral Ministry $479,300 8%$479,300 future.

Christian Education $276,000 Administrative Faith Giving Faith Giving EXPENSE Administrative Christian Education Christian Education $276,000$207,500 $276,000 27% Mission 75% 75% 27% 2016 will see us launch an exciting new website with a shorter name—vpc.church. Coming soon will Administrative $657,100 Mission Mission $207,500 $207,500 Worship,Music $205,100 be a new hospitality program on Sundays based out of the Landes Center and Fireside Room, new 6%

Expense

6%

Christian Education 11%

Christian Education

11% $52,400 $205,100 $205,100 Facilities & Food Service $509,700 $40,000 $52,400 Pastoral Ministry $52,400 $479,300 $18,500 $40,000 $40,000Facilities & Food Christian Education $276,000 $2,445,600 Facilities & Food Cong. Care, Outreach Cong. Care, Outreach $18,500 $18,500 Service Service Pastoral Ministry 21% When I sit down to write the endnote for 2016, I hope we will have made progress on three fronts: -Nonmember contributions -Nonmember includes loose contributions cash in offering includes plate loose cash in offering plate Pastoral Ministry Mission $207,500 Per Capita (net) 20% Encore 21% Cong. Care, 2% 2% $2,445,600 $2,445,600 • Changing our trajectory from decline to growth 20% Outreach Worship,Music -Foundation distribution -Foundation equals 5% distribution x 3 year average equals market 5% x 3 value year average market value 8% Worship,Music 1% $205,100 • Sharpening the focus for mission outside and discipleship within our church ~Personnel expenses included in above categories Per Capita (net) Mission Encore Per Capita (net) Encore • Finding ways to harness the immense talents of our members for kingdom tasks.

-Mission includes special -Mission offerings includes designated special 100% offerings to Mission designated 100% to Mission Cong. Care, 2% Cong. Care, 2% 2% 2% 8% Encore $52,400 ~Personnel expenses included in above categories Outreach Outreach Join me in prayer that everything new will blend with everything old, and that this 60th year will launch a Worship,Music& Foodservice Worship,Music ~Facilities includes $25K maintenance reserve 1% 1% -Other includes interest, -Other facility includes use, sports interest, ministries facility use, sports ministries Administrative 8% 8% new decade filled with great and holy endeavors, acts of grace and mercy, and enduring testimonies to 27% includes $25K maintenance ~Facilities & (net) Foodservice reserve Per Capita $40,000 the love and goodness of the God we worship and serve.

Mission Mission Christian Education 8% 8% 11% Cong. Care, Outreach $18,500 Administrative Administrative Faithfully yours, EXPENSE EXPENSE 27% 27% $2,445,600 Facilities & Food Administrative Administrative $657,100 $657,100 Christian Education Christian Education 26 27 Service 11% 11% Pastoral Ministry Per Capita (net) Encore 21% 20% Cong.

Care, Facilities & Food Service Facilities & Food Service $509,700 $509,700 2% 2%

landscaping, and a new way to integrate our beautiful sprawling campus with signs and fresh designs. Worship,Music Encore Worship,Music The new VPC logo offers a classic allusion to our Sanctuary as well as a visual reminder of our location Per Capita (net) Encore Encore within the beautiful scope of Camelback Mountain. In all these initiatives, our traditions become fresh Cong. Care, Outreach invitations to connect and grow together.

Per Capita (net)Per Capita (net)

VPC Balance Sheet

VPC Income Statement INCOME STATEMENT FOR 2015

BALANCE SHEET AT YEAR-END 2015

OPERATING

ASSETS OPERATING

CURRENT ASSETS Cash Total Cash Receivables, net Kyocera copier lease-asset Prepaid Expenses TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

245,494 245,494

32,668

27,650

32,668 27,650 4,390 310,202

7,834,242

7,834,242

-387,576

0

27,650 4,390 282,552

387,576

ASSETS HELD UNDER SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS TOTAL ASSETS

TOTAL ALL FUNDS

245,494 245,494

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net INTERFUND TRANSFERS

FIXED ASSETS

0 670,128

7,474,316

8,144,444

LIABILITIES

Total Support and Revenue EXPENSES Program Services Per Capita Pastoral Ministry Mission Cooks' Tour & Presybterian Women Worship and Music Christian Education Outreach Encore Congregational Care & Fellowship Total Program Services Supporting Services General and Administrative Facilities Expense Food Service Expense Building Expense Depreciation/Transfers

2,138,557 214,223 67,963 175,573 2,596,316

2,138,557 214,223 67,963 175,573 0

49,073 372,017 167,865 76,379 233,145 280,554 2,600 46,204 8,240 1,236,077

TOTAL ALL FUNDS

2,596,316

49,073 372,017 167,865 76,379 233,145 280,554 2,600 46,204 8,240 0

1,236,077

383,410

656,241 445,348 30,057 0 383,410

656,241 445,348 30,057

CURRENT LIABILITIES Note payable-Foundation Accounts payable Kyocera copier lease-liability Prepaid pledges Accrued expenses TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

23,174 13,593 95,820 48,250 180,837

92,432

92,432 23,174 13,593 95,820 48,250 273,269

TOTAL LIABILITIES

180,837

92,432

273,269

319,045 170,246

7,381,884

7,700,929 170,246

*Contributions and bequests include designated giving for projects not included in 2015 budget. Related expenses are reflected in either expense or fixed assets.

489,291

7,381,884

7,871,175

**We are grateful for support from the Valley Presbyterian Foundation, with a distribution policy which provides 5% of a rolling three year average of market value to Valley Church for its mission ministries and capital needs.

670,128

7,474,316

8,144,444

NET ASSETS Unrestricted Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted TOTAL NET ASSETS

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SUPPORT AND REVENUE Contributions and Bequests* Foundation Support** Cooks' Tour & Presbyterian Women Other Church Programs

FIXED ASSETS

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

92,432

Total Supporting Services

1,131,646

383,410

1,515,056

Total Expenses

2,367,723

383,410

2,751,133

Excess (Deficiency) of Support and Revenue over Expenses

228,593

-383,410

-154,817

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Valley Presbyterian Foundation

VPF Balance Sheet

VPF Income Statement

VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN FOUNDATION INCOME STATEMENT FOR 2015

ERIAN VALLEY FOUNDATION PRESBYTERIAN FOUNDATION AT YEAR-END BALANCE 2015 SHEET AT YEAR-END 2015 ASSETS

S

CURRENT ASSETS Cash ementCapital Loan toImprovement VPC Loan to VPC ch Due From Church NT ASSETS TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

SES PREPAID EXPENSES vable Accounts Receivable INVESTMENTS

NDERASSETS SPLIT-INTEREST HELD UNDER SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS ASSETS

TOTAL ASSETS

27,999 92,432 10,166 130,597

3,619 4,624,881

TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE 4,624,881

(35,429) 4,723,668

12,728 12,728

EXPENSES(35,429) Program services: 4,723,668 Trustee's pledge to the Church Pass through gifts to the Church Total program services Support services: General and administrative 12,728 services Total support 12,728

TOTAL EXPENSES

NET ASSETS Unrestricted stricted Temporarily restricted stricted Permanently restricted NET ASSETS TOTAL NET ASSETS

LIABILITIES AND TOTAL NET LIABILITIES ASSETS AND NET ASSETS

Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. 221,100 93,363 (66,481) 247,982

3101 North Central Avenue, Suite 300 Phoenix, Arizona 85012 Phone: (602) 264-6835 Fax: (602) 265-7631

172,550 (116,771) 55,779 303,761

January 12, 2016

LIABILITIES

ITIESCURRENT LIABILITIES es Current Liabilities CURRENT LIABILITIES TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

SUPPORT AND REVENUE Contributions and bequests Investment income 27,999 Realized/unrealized investment losses 92,432 Support and revenue before special events 10,166 Special events (Legacy Dinner): 130,597 Special events revenue Less costs of direct donor benefits Gross profit 3,619on special events

4,044,112 288,303 378,525 4,710,940

4,723,668

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS

85.85% 4,044,112 85.85% 6.12% 288,303 6.12% NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR 8.04% 378,525 8.04% 4,710,940

NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR 4,723,668

205,603 1,000 206,603 66,388 66,388 272,991 30,770

To the Session and Members of the Congregation Valley Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Affiliates 6947 E. McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253-5342 We are currently in the process of planning our engagement to audit the financial statements of the Valley Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Affiliates. Assuming no unanticipated delays or complications, we plan on completing our audit for the year ended December 31, 2015 by the end of May 2016.

4,680,170

It has been our pleasure to provide you with professional services this past year and we look forward to the opportunity to work with you and your staff again.

4,710,940

Sincerely, MAYER HOFFMAN MCCANN P.C.

David G. Miller, Jr., CPA

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Pastors David Joynt

David Turner Kelsey Woodruff

Staff Jennifer Hamm Kris Bahr Chris Woodard Jordan Gustafson Tina Gilbreath Marie Bitticks Meghan Gottfredson Leslie Woodard Jeannie Wright Tammy Milne Della Berg Mike Vreeland Katrina Carney Krissy Miskovsky Tracy Keller Debbie Sayre Louanne Jewett Julie Johnson Brandon Fox Travis Kingma Hyunmi Lee

Minister of Music Director, Finance and Operations Director, Mission Director, Student Ministries Director, Children’s Ministry Assistant Director, Children’s Ministry Coordinator, Nursery and MOPS Coordinator, Women’s Ministry and Prayer Executive Assistant to David Joynt Ministry Assistant Ministry Assistant, Foundation Office Administrator Director, Communication and Contemporary Worship Manager, Printing and Production Administrator, Website and Social Media Director, Encore University Administrative Assistant, Encore University Finance Assistant Director, Valley Day School Manager, Building and Grounds Worship Leader Organist

Sextons Russ Burkhammer, Will McGaugh, Paul McNutt

A Community Where Jesus Christ Transforms Lives myvalleychurch.org 6947 East McDonald Drive Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, 480-991-6424