PCJH Annual Report_2024

2024 / Annual Report

~ And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that

in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will 2 Corinthians 9:8

abound in every good work.

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Table of Contents

~ Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on

whom his favor rests.

~ Luke 2:14

PHOTO: Pastor Ben capturing Home+Sted Commitment Sunday luncheon volunteers in Hayden Hall.

LEADERSHIP

LIFE TOGETHER

SPIRITUAL FORMATION

OUTREACH

OPERATIONS

FINANCE

Letter from Rev Ben Pascal & Rev Tamara Mitchell

Worship page 6-7

Youth & Ascent Ministry

Caring Ministries

Administration & Membership

Stewardship

Staff / Session / Deacons

Congregational Life page 8-9

Adult Ministry

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Children’s Ministry page 16-17

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Mission

page 18-19

page 20

Buildings & Grounds page 21

Personnel page 22

page 23

Home+Sted Housing Project page 24-25

2024 Actuals & 2025 Budget

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O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! -u Psalm 8:1a

/ Pastors Letter Dear PCJH Family, Ephesians 3:20-21 reminds us: “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”

This verse encapsulates our journey this past year as a church family. God’s abundant provision, His transformative power, and the glory that shines through His work in and through us have been evident in countless ways.

This year, we witnessed remarkable spiritual growth throughout our congregation. The adult ministry class offerings, the weekly Bible studies, the fellowship gatherings, the Encounter storytelling events, and many other opportunities provided new ways for learning and spiritual formation.

Our commitment to mission and outreach has taken us to incredible places, both near and far.

We celebrated a successful mission trip to Guatemala, and walked in the footsteps of Paul on a pilgrimage to Greece and Rome. Locally, we successfully hosted the “Big Five Drive,” Rummage Sale, and Youth Mission Week, all aimed at serving our Jackson community. We launched the Home+Sted Campaign, seeking to provide much-needed employee housing. We celebrated the hiring of Tiffany Tate as our Children’s Ministry Coordinator which has already begun to breathe new life into our ministry for young children. We initiated a Vision Team tasked with solidifying our mission and vision, ensuring we remain faithful to God’s calling and leading for our church. Our youth ministry continues to grow dynamically, offering meaningful opportunities for students to connect, serve, and deepen their walk with Christ.

We honor Ben’s commitment to spiritual growth through his covenant group, a space for accountability and encouragement. We celebrate Tammy’s dedication as she continues her Doctor of Ministry

/Staff PASTORAL STAFF Senior Pastor Rev. Ben Pascal Associate Pastor Rev. Tamara Mitchell

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FULL-TIME STAFF Church Administrator Brian Bultema Communications Coordinator Ally Kiefer Little Lambs Preschool Director Amanda Lack Youth & Ascent Ministry Coordinator Megan Walker

PART-TIME STAFF Assistant Church Administrator Cindy Dahlin Children’s Ministry Tiffany Tate Worship Coodinator Laura Huckin Musicians Karee Miller Melissa Elliott Chef Caroline Cox Chas Baki Maintenance Jeff Dahlin

Bookkeeper Kim Bogen Creative Director Beth Ricciardi Nursery Steffany Palomino Little Lambs Preschool Teachers Amanda Lack Heather Martin Matias Encina Brandi Radford Chani Knobe

Music Academy Coordinator Ally Kiefer Music Academy Teachers Laura Wanek Vacation Bible Adventure Coordinator Diane McGee VOLUNTEER STAFF Accounts Payable Louisa Sandvig

Little Lambs Admin Alicia McGaugh

1251 South Park Loop Road Jackson, WY 83002

FROM LEFT: Pastor Ben during 2024 Children’s Christmas Pageant; With smiles Pastor Ben dressed as a Nasa astronaut beside Pastor Tammy during Summer Vacation Bible Adventure.

studies. As we reflect on all that God has done, we give thanks for our Lord’s faithfulness. The work of the Vision Team, the growth of our ministries, and the ongoing impact of our mission efforts are signs of Christ’s power at work among us. May we continue to trust in the One who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. To God be the Glory. ~ Ben and Tammy

/ Elders

Session Moderator Rev. Ben Pascal

Vice-Moderator Rev. Tamara Mitchell

2024 Stewardship Wes Lucas*

2025 Mission Sarah Romorini

2026 Adult Ministry Judy Kaelber

Children’s Ministry Vacant

Ascent Ministry Josh Ziolkowski Personnel Alan Lund

Buildings, Grounds & Vehicles Steve Iobst* Youth Ministry Marian Meyers Worship Becky Kimmel

Congregational Life Tiffany Tate Finance John Scott*

/ Deacons 2024 Lori Dodd* Brad Herman* Nancy Lori Tom Segerstrom

Membership & Nomination Patty McDonald

2025 Cameron Page Dorothy Neckels* Karlene Owens Sierra Fulton*

2026 Ponteir Sackrey* Brian Bultema* Sandra Guido Fernandez* Peter Lori

*serving second term

Clerk of Session: Ken Blount

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PO Box 7530

office@pcjh.org

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www.pcjh.org

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307- 734-0388

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/ Worship

575 254

baptisms

Christmas Eve candlelight attendees at PCJH (5 pm & 9:30 pm)

Christmas Eve candlelight attendees in Teton Village

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2040

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Volunteers in the Church Choir

People served at communion

12 4 500+ Dancing angels at this years Christmas Pageant

Winter ACMNP leaders at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

worship songs sung

he worship team in 2024 dedicated themselves to bring the beauty of Christ into the sanctuaries through weekly worship.

Hearing and reading the Word, singing, learning through meaningful sermons and praying together in one body, unifies us into one church, one faith, and one family.

Together, we celebrated the sacraments of holy communion on the first Sunday of each month.

We also celebrated Palm Sunday, and several Easter services. We partnered with Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church to host Maundy Thursday and Good

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Friday services. A Sunrise Easter Service attracted hundreds of people who rode the Gondola, courtesy of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. And A Christian Ministry in the National Parks (ACMNP) collaboration leads worship at JHMR in winter and the National Parks in the summer. In 2024, many new talented musicians joined our team of faithful, committed singers and musicians. The PCJH choir also faithfully added a joyful chorus to many Sunday services. Our sound and light systems have been enhanced by added technical audio/visual support for

WORSHIP COMMITTEE: Becky Kimmel (Chair) Rev. Ben Pascal, Laura Huckin, Meredith Dalton, Deb Keenan, Debbie Schlinger, Larry Van Genderen Nancy Fauntleroy PRAISE TEAM: Laura Huckin (Chair) Melissa Elliott, Karee Miller, Judith Weikle, Jerome Young, Zachary Singer, Danny Weber, Todd Harris, Cole Herrington, Peter Keenan, Megan Walker, Rev. Ben Pascal

the sanctuary.

We shared the light of Christ with more than 800 participants in three Christmas Eve candlelight services in two locations—at PCJH at 5 pm with nearly 500 and the Teton Village service with over 250 attendees in the ballroom at Hotel Terra. A 9:30 pm contemplative service was added in the Chapel, attended by a cozy crowd. More than fifty poinsettias adorned

the sanctuary this past Christmas.

As always, thank you for your faithful participation in worship at PCJH.

“Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” ~ Ephesians 4:32

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/ Congregational Life

Weekly Volunteers on average at Wednesday Community Dinners

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Average # of Cross Country Skiers

$ 16, 304 Total Sales at Annual Rummage Sale

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ellowship and fun were in ample supply this year, with both some favorite PCJH traditions continuing on and new activities planned and enjoyed. One new favorite event in 2024 was the PCJH Cookbook Club evenings in Hayden Hall, with participants cooking recipes from a selected cookbook and enjoying time shared around the dinner table.

Led by Sue Unruh, participants tried their hands at cooking everything from Chinese food to Mediterranean food and much more.

Another new event was a ‘Paint & Party’ night led by Jane Lavino, who guided around 30 folks in March in painting a favorite nature scene while enjoying food and drink.

It was a fun night of learning and creativity!

In April, we also took a trip up to the National Museum of Wildlife Art to participate in ‘First Sundays’ and enjoy the exhibits, a native musician showcase, and lunch together.

Some returning favorites included six fun

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Christmas decorating volunteers

weeks of the PCJH Cross Country Ski Group adventuring throughout Grand Teton National Park and beyond. The Swan family continue to find fun new skiing routes and gracious hosts to enjoy a bite and a drink after these fun adventures in January and February. In August, we also had our biggest sales totals ever for the Rummage Sale with over $16K sold and dozens of hours worked throughout the week by our many joyful volunteers.

In July, we enjoyed a congregational-wide potluck after praying over the land for the Home+Sted employee housing project. Similarly, in September, we enjoyed a fun afternoon at the sportsthemed Ministry Fair with wings, games, and time learning about all of the ministries of PCJH. What joy to share life together!

“Be encouraged in heart and

Unique Recipes Cooked by Cookbook Club Participants FROM LEFT: Cross Country skiing under the Tetons, Cooking class, Chef Chas’s daughter Zara with Elmo at Thanksgiving community dinner, Pastor Ben with visiting members of Centro de Vida Cristiana Mexico.

CONGREGATIONAL LIFE TEAM: Tiffany Tate (Chair -Jan-April), Cindy Dahlin, Brad Herman, Sue Unruh, Kris Troxel, Irene Lund, Julia Stanley, Brian Bultema

IN MEMORY: We remember, with affection and love, those loved by our church family who died in 2024.

Mary Ann Tapp

united in love”

tk Joyce Elaine Johnson

Al Schoonover

Bobbie Werner

Brett Smith

Marge McCallister

Ed Lavino

Jack Larimer

Larry Jorgenson

~ Colossians 2:2

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students middle school service week

80

hours of service

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new students in youth group

his was an incredible year for our PCJH Youth Programming, True North!

This changing and growing crew of middle and high school students consistently bring energy to the life of this church.

The past twelve months have included highlights such as partnering with Young Life, summer camp, local service week, confirmation, helping with Vacation Bible Adventure, gardening, sharing meals, and monthly youth events (movie night, the Grody Games, middle school lock-in/overnighter, making dinner for the Good Samaritan Mission, and more).

Weekly youth group breakfasts are what we look forward to every week. This is a time in which we hope that youth volunteers and students will be nourished through food, building community by fun, and learning about Jesus Christ in small group discussions.

This year we welcomed another Whitworth Fellow, Ashley Crawford , which was a highlight for True North youth ministry and students.

The fall brought in another wonderful group of students and volunteers!

We are very thankful for the group of adults who pour into middle and high school small groups each week and can’t wait to be a part of what is in store for the new year. Please join our staff and volunteer team in prayer for each of the students of PCJH, past, present, and future.

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/ Ascent Ministry

LEFT TO RIGHT: Middle Schoool service week, True North banner painting, Young Life camp in Oregon, Ascent Self-portrait painting gathering.

“Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many

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stories shared at Encounter Story Telling

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community events attended and/or participated in

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scent, our 20’s and 30’s ministry here at PCJH, spent 2024 pursuing community with one another in God’s creation! Being a collective of long-term locals and seasonal residents, this group of adults have gathered together nearly weekly for bible or book studies, dinners, or events in the community. The first half of the year was spent studying scripture passages on Sunday evenings and finding ways to stay warm during the winter months. In March, 15 members gathered for the annual Ascent Retreat in snowy Driggs.

YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM: Marian Meyers (Chair), Megan Walker, Rev. Tammy Mitchell, Ken Blount, Sierra Fulton, Grant Ross ASCENT ADULT MINISTRY TEAM: Josh Ziolkowski, (Chair), Megan Walker, Jane Lavino, Ally Kiefer, John Harris, and Brian Bultema

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young adults (20’s & 30’s) lives touched

During the summer, we welcomed some new members, including our amazing Whitworth Fellow, Ashley! Camping, hiking, meals, and book study were what binded the group together in the midst of all the summer travel and business.

The Ascent Ministry team planned and hosted another “Encounter” Storytelling event during the fall which featured stories from two Ascent participants, Ally and Grant.

Between serving on various PCJH committees, participating in Sunday worship services, serving in the vision process, volunteering as youth group leaders, and attending Ascent and greater church events, this group is diverse, intentional, and committed to “doing life” together, through the love of Jesus Christ.

Here’s to another amazing year!

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/ Adult Ministry

36

people traveled to Greece for Footsteps of Paul Pilgrimage

/ Caring Ministries

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Cards/Gifts of Encouragement

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Average # women on Tuesdays

67

women attending Christian Women’s speaker series

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PHOTO LEFT: Pilgrimage to Greece with Pastor Tammy; RIGHT: Ordination and Installation of Elders and Average # men Deacons on Tuesdays

dult Ministries strives to offer enticing programming to encourage our congregation to experience their lives being transformed in Jesus Christ. We seek to provide opportunities for people to develop a deeper understanding of God and His Word and apply that understanding to daily life. We were blessed in 2024 to have so many willing and knowledgeable facilitators!

2024 HIGHLIGHTS • Tuesday Bible Studies: Men’s Sermon discussions led by Pastor Ben. Women’s Bible study led by Caryn Haman reading “No Greater Love” by A. W. Tozer, “Living for What Really Matters” by Teresa Swanstrom Anderson, “Resilient” by John Eldredge, and Nancy Fauntleroy leading discussion of “Life of the Beloved” by Henri Nouwen • Wednesday night classes led by Brian Bultema. Studies included Curtis Chang’s “The Anxiety Opportunity,” Curtis Chang and Nancy French’s “The After Party.”

• Good Friday Stations of the Cross.

• Women’s Sunday class led by Deb Keenan. Her group discussed “Nothing Wasted: God Uses the Stuff You Wouldn’t” by Kasey Van Norman.

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• The Christian Women’s Speaker series continued in 2024 with inspirational speakers Carol Harvey and Laura Soltau. Average of 65 women attending.

• Guest speakers included pastor John Ortberg, Christian speaker and author, and Andre Mubarak an Arab Christian from Israel discussing Jesus in Middle Eastern Eyes • Summer Book Chats were led by Julia Stanley.

June, July, August books were W. Phillip, Keller’s “A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23,” John Mark Comer’s “God Has A Name,” and A. W. Tozer’s “How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit.”

• Art and Religion classes highlighting symbolism in art and interpretations of various Christian paintings.

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LIST OF DEACONS AND TERMS: Refer to page 5

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• Made caring phone calls to members of the congregation.

EACON MINISTRIES

The PCJH Deacons are ordained people who love to care and support the congregation in acts of compassion and service. Wherever there is a particular need, they step in to help. Their passion is for PCJH to be a loving community of faith eager to show kindness and mercy. Examples of service may include delivering meals to people in need, organizing special projects to help our community, welcoming the visitor, comforting the grieving, and reaching out to the sick and hospitalized.

• Sunday 9:00am sharing by participants of their pilgrimage to Greece and Rome and sharing of mission trip experiences to Zimbabwe, and Guatemala.

• Assisted with 4 memorials.

Caryn Haman, Ken Blount, Kenlyn Long, Debbie Schlinger, Brad Herman, Joseph Bevash and Rev. Tammy Mitchell

“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our

prayer requests received DEACON LEADERSHIP: Lori Dodd, Tammy Mitchell

2024 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING:

ADULT MINISTRIES TEAM: Judy Kaelber (chair),

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SHOWING THE COMPASSIONATE LOVE OF CHRIST!

• Year two of the amazing travel opportunity and pilgrimage to Greece and Italy following the “Footsteps of Paul.” 36 participants, led by Pastor Tammy

• Twelve graduates of the two-year Discipleship Path developed by Jerry Sittser.

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people on the prayer team

• Recruited Sunday morning greeters.

• Offered over $12,000 for emergency financial assistance to individuals and families.

• Partnered with the Mission Team in implementing the Big 5 Drive, serving over 150 families.

• Provided monthly Sunday communion as well as Ash Wednesday and Maundy Thursday communion.

• Hosted a “Deacon Sunday” which highlighted and celebrated the various ministries of the deacons.

• Met for a special retreat to reassess vision and set strategic objectives for the upcoming year.

• Adopted updated guidelines for memorial services.

• Provided medical transportation for people who could not drive.

• Provided meal trains for people in bereavement or needing special care.

Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” ~ 2 Peter 3:18

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Scenes from Christmas Pageant, Brian Sandra and Milo, Little Lambs Chapel Time, Ascent crew on JHMR Gondola, Christmas Eve, Confirmation Class, Youth self-defense class, PCJH garden sunflowers and visitor.

“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!" ~ Psalm 133:1

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any of you serve in our children’s ministry and we are so thankful for your dedication to further the spiritual development of our kids!

It’s such a joy to witness families coming together, offering encouragement as we guide our children in their journey to follow Jesus.

We are thrilled this year to have a new nursery program supervisor, Steffany Palomino, who loves helping our kids. We consistently see God’s love witnessed by both kids and parents when they pick up their kids from the nursery! In our Pre-K-5th grade Sunday morning programs we have around 25-30 kids. Lots of gratitude to our volunteers who help teach Sunday School lessons, support Parents Night Out by leading games and activities, and the volunteers who teach art lessons.

In the spring, Milestone Sunday acts as a concrete map of hoped-for faith development that recognizes each child’s commitment to God and the church’s involvement in the lives of kids.

Vacation Bible Adventure Camp (VBA) this past summer had over 60 participants from our community in our morning session and the kids learned to “shine Jesus’ light” through the theme of Stellar.

The Fun Club, our Wednesday after school program, returned this fall for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. They participate in reading a weekly devotional, helping with service projects in our community, and enjoy field trips in our community.

The parents were able to get together for fellowship for dinner and social activities. Some of the moms were able to meet for a book club and had coffee at Picnic these last few months.

In December we are always thrilled to have kids of all ages participate in the fabulous Christmas Pageant. The music, acting, and costume design allows the kids and parents to celebrate the birth of Jesus in such a memorable way!

STAFF: Rev. Tammy Mitchell, Tiffany Tate, Amanda Lack, Alicia McGaugh, Little Lambs Teachers, Diane McGee, After School Adventure Leaders, VBA Counselors/Program Staff

LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL

1 beautiful Christmas Concert 20 loaves of friendship bread 3 educational trips to Grand

Teton National Park to learn about the wildlife in Wyo 1,340 books read to students 35 Gingerbread men made to decorate our gingerbread village 72 chapel services with PCJH Pastors to plant God’s Word in these little hearts.

40 freeze dance routines 6 wonderful teachers 12 happy graduates off to Kindergarten

SUNDAY SCHOOL Learning God’s Big Story

27 average attendance 17+ Songs sung 9 Crayons used 142 pages read so far of the Children’s Bible SPECIAL EVENTS 12 adults & 31 kids & teens involved in PCJH Christmas Pageant

VBA SUMMER BIBLE CAMP 63 kids from our community 36 crew members 47 volunteers 786 snacks served 15 bottles of sunscreen 5 rocket blasters CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Little Lambs Chapel Time with Pastor Ben, Ashley with VBA kids hiking High School Butte, Katelyn Page with Isabel, VBA Astronauts morning ceremonies in PCJH Sanctuary.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY TEAM: Tammy Mitchell, Tiffany Tate, Beth Riccardi, Julie Tomich, Cameron Page

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“Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. ” ~ Matthew 19:13

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/ Mission

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Presbyterian Churches Supported by Wyoming Presbytery

150

families supported with winter clothing items

879

Our mission efforts focus on local, regional/ national, and international work.

Big 5 winter items donated

LOCALLY

3,890

$106K

Wednesday community meals served

FROM LEFT: Michael Schrotz and Irene Lund at the Big 5 Drive Sale which supported 150 families this winter, Andre Moubarak at PCJH Time with Children.

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given to partner organizations locally, nationally, and internationally

hanks to the incredible generosity of PCJH congregants in 2024, the Missions Team supported 16 organizations locally, nationally, and globally. Over 50% of contributions stayed within Jackson and the USA, strengthening our community through impactful partnerships with One22, ACMNP, and YoungLife. We were also blessed to aid Presbyterian Church-led hurricane relief in North Carolina, standing with our brothers and sisters in need.

Beyond local efforts, PCJH continues to nurture relationships with Christian organizations and support global mission and humanitarian work. This includes bringing safe water to an underserved village in Zimbabwe, Christian ministry, youth empowerment and local work skill development in El Salvador, land ownership and agricultural strengthening in Guatemala, critical health services and mission work in the Holy Land, among others. We are committed to reaching out in love, making a tangible impact through faith and generosity. We are so deeply grateful for your support in building meaningful Christian partnerships and impact. If you’re interested in learning more, please contact our Mission team and consider joining us!

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Centro de Vida Cristiana Hispanic Church meets weekly at PCJH

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Big 5 Drive

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Young Life Jackson Hole

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Wednesday Community Dinners

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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

REGIONALLY / NATIONALLY

INTERNATIONALLY

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Wyoming Presbytery

10 Agros International

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A Christian Ministry in the National Parks

11 La Red Church and Mission*

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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance NC Hurricane Relief*

12 Pamela Konstant Mission 13 J-Zone Mission for Children* 14 Holy Land Christian Society 15 Andre Moubarak Mission

MISSION TEAM: Sarah Romorini (Chair) Brian Bultema, Sandra Guido Fernandez, Irene Lund, Tammy Mitchell Ben Pascal, Laura Soltau, Michael Schrotz, Claudia Schrotz, Warren Van Genderen

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations” ~ Matthew 28:19

16 World Vision International - Mbire Zimbabwe Water Project *new mission support in 2024

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& Membership

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PCJH Members

unique Peak at the Week announcements this year

people who call PCJH their Church home

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s we reflect on the past year, the PCJH Administration Team is grateful for the many ways God has sustained our efforts to support the mission and vision of this church. If you’ve stopped

by PCJH during a weekday, received a Peak at the Week email, and benefited from our wonderful building or grounds area, you’ve been directly impacted by just some of the work of our team!

2024 HIGHLIGHTS

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Coordinated and hosted three Belong membership classes throughout the year. About 20 potential members attended these events on Sunday afternoons and learned more about the Christian faith and about life at PCJH. Assisted Adult Ministries with advertising and coordinating two more Women’s Speaker Series luncheons with over 130 women in attendance between the two events.

Hosted four overnight service youth groups in summertime who came to serve and recreate in our Church backyard!

In addition to our summer and year-end stewardship campaigns, we worked with the Home+Sted Committee for

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‘7-Minute-Party’ Welcome Bags Given to New Attendees

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ADMINISTRATION TEAM: Ken Blount (Clerk of Session), Brian Bultema, Ally Kiefer, Cindy Dahlin, Alicia McGaugh, Louisa Sandvig, Rev. Ben Pascal

the rollout of the capital campaign this July to fund the employee housing initiative.

The communications from the Front Office, led by Ally Kiefer, MEMBERSHIP & was very active this year with more NOMINATING TEAM: advertising in the community of Patty McDonald, Bill Klyn, Cindy Dahlin, happenings at PCJH, photos and Brian Bultema, Irene videos during services, and detailed Lund, Dylan Wade Peak at the Week emails. We also had three Pinnacle newsletters with personal articles about themes that ranged from glorifying God through art, rediscovering a childlike faith, and connecting to God through story.

We have also been blessed by the many volunteers who do everything from stuff church mailers, to building decorations, to bringing delicious treats on Sunday morning. This year also marked the 7-year anniversary of Centro de Vida and seven years of renting the Genesis Room to their growing congregation. Lastly, we’ve continued the robust communications strategy with over 400 Pinnacle newsletters sent out, weekly Peak at the Week email blasts, biannual stewardship campaigns and more throughout the year.

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$30,000

gas & electrical expenses

$21,520

rental income

$11,000 water, sewer & trash expenses

$34,000

Snow Removal and Lawn Care

BUILDING AND GROUNDS TEAM: Steve Iobst (Chair), Patrick McGaugh, Brad Herman, Jeff Dahlin, Caroline Cox, Cindy Dahlin, George Scarlett, Josh Bennett, Chas Baki, Roby Hurley, Brian Bultema

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lickering lights, clearing snow from walks, cleaning carpets, and, yes even unclogging toilets are all on the routine and sometimes non-routine list of providing care for PCJH’s beautiful and holy building and grounds. Stewardship of buildings, grounds, and vehicles is a high priority for the congregation and staff and once again most evident by the amount of volunteer time and staff hours devoted to clean-up, repairs and general cleaning. Our mission for buildings and grounds is to serve as stewards of PCJH property and facilities, which includes the church, pastor housing, church grounds, and vehicles.

This ministry is responsible for maintenance and operation of, and improvements to, the property and facilities as a sacred and safe place. This ministry performs God’s work at the church, to

keep God’s house ready for His work through us to see lives transformed in Jesus Christ.

Accomplishments for 2024 were mostly in the category of routine maintenance addressing things like door locks and hinges, cleaning carpeting, re-wiring light fixtures, leaking plumbing, and the like.

Our beautiful commercial kitchen, with improvements and upgrades planned for 2025, continues to be very popular in providing opportunities to provide Wednesday dinners.

PCJH provided a place to gather, meet, and educate over 20 organizations from the Jackson Hole community in 2024.

A preliminary plan has been completed for the Memorial Garden and Columbarium project mentioned last year.

“How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven.” ~ Genesis 28:17

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13 part time staff members

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CJH is blessed with a dedicated staff who continue the outreach and work of our church in and for our community.

57%

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full time staff

of staff salaries/benefits reflective in overall budget

The personnel team continues its oversight of performance reviews, job descriptions, hiring and access to professional, job-related education. We were more directly involved in changes to the PCJH employee manual and evaluating equitable compensation for all of our staff. It has been a blessing to us to see God’s work carried out by our Spirit-filled staff.

FROM LEFT: Amanda Lack, Rev. Ben Pascal, Tiffany Tate, Rev. Tammy Mitchell, Megan Walker, Laura Huckin, Cindy Dahlin, Ally Kiefer, Brian Bultema PERSONNEL TEAM: Alan Lund (Chair), Caryn Haman, John Scott, Barb Andrews, Rev. Ben Pascal (head of staff)

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families/individuals who gave in 2024

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he members and friends of the Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole were once again generous and faithful givers of their time, treasure and talent in 2024. It is such a blessing to be part of a church that is so focused on sharing God’s gifts to support the many ministries of PCJH. Financial offerings to the church’s operating costs in 2024 were $1,234,072. just slightly over the year’s operating budget (105%).

The Stewardship Committee is so thankful for these gifts, which support the weekly church services and Bible studies which teach, inspire and uphold us. These gifts allow us to serve our weekly community dinners, support our youth and young adult groups, our Little Lambs Preschool and Vacation Bible Camp. These gifts support our mission partners like One22, THE STEWARDSHIP TEAM: Wes Lucas (Co-Chair), Kacy O’Hare (Co-Chair), Bob Lewis, Beth Ricciardi, John Scott, Warren Van Genderen, John Vehr, Barbara Carlsberg and Rev. Ben Pascal.

$1,232,369 total offering gifts received $44,610.46 raised through Old Bill’s Fun Run

$4,862 average annual gift amount PC-USA Special Gifts $2,547 49 families/individuals gave above the average gift

A Christian Ministry in the National Parks, Agros and World Vision in Jackson and beyond.

The Stewardship Committee is so appreciative of giving throughout the year, which eases cash-flow issues and helps with planning, and is so grateful for our church full of joyful givers. All these gifts of time, treasure and talent make it possible to spread God’s love in Jackson and beyond. THANK YOU!

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

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Housing Project

The design has been a collaborative effort between the PCJH Housing Task Force and our architects and consultants: GreenSpur Architecture, Jorgensen Engineering, Energy 1, Long Lane Partners (LLP), and Shaw Construction., which meets weekly.

Initial construction costs for Phase 1 (10 townhomes plus the Fellowship Cabin) were estimated at $12.6 million.

To date, the capital campaign has raised $6.5 million.

Accordingly, the Housing Task Force is proceeding with a scaled-back version of the project, focusing on 7 townhome buildings, which aligns the budget closer to what has been raised thus far. Future phases may include additional units and the Fellowship Cabin as funding becomes available.

The design phase is now moving into Construction Documents; the cost of construction is being evaluated including materials and methods. The

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n 2024, members of our Home+Sted Housing Task Force obtained approvals from all necessary government agencies, culminating in a 5-0 Town Council vote in favor of our project in July 2024.

The Town of Jackson approved a two-phase development: Phase 1, consisting of 10 (1-4 bedroom) townhomes with a fellowship cabin, and Phase 2, consisting of an additional 11 townhomes.

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Total number of beds for employees and familes Pastors Ben and Tammy with Pastor Paul Hayden led an employee housing prayer event on the future Home+Sted develoment.

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5,000

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hours donated by PCJH volunteers to this project

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$

6.5

Million raised in pledges and gifts cumulatively through 2024

80+

households who have pledged and given to the campaign

$

371

donated in coins and bills by kids during Time with Children

10

Housing Task Force is considering partnerships with others (churches, Town, County, and community-focused non-profits) to bring additional capital to the project in exchange for long-term use of some housing units.

We plan to begin construction on Phase 1 this summer.

The incredibly dedicated members of our Home+Sted Capital Campaign Committee have met with PCJH members and friends like you in the past year and have secured commitments from 80 donors thus far of just over $6.5 million. Exceptional staff is the linchpin to PCJH fulfilling its ministry of service to members, congregation and community. And, providing quality housing is key to retaining and recruiting staff. We thank God for you and the others who have committed to uplifting the ministry of PCJH in this important way. Please reach out to us for additional information

months for TOJ to approve plans following submission

25+

volunteers serving on Housing Task Force and Campaign Committees

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2024 Actual Revenues $1,567,291 $38,406

$78,319

2024 Actual Expenses $1,567,291

2025 Budgeted Revenues $1,617,807

$14,636 $70,682 $14,510 $9,668

$52,000

2025 Budgeted Expenses $1,617,807 $17,000 $66,100 $14,600 $13,700

$60,707

$165,000

$152,648 $212,954

$217,697

$447,285

$1,232,869

$168,395

$275,100

$327,027

$490,267

$1,230,000

$367,170

$315,575

$317,881 Tithes & Offerings

Events & Other

Children & Youth Ministry

Buildings & Grounds

Congregational Life

Tithes & Offerings

Events & Other

Children & Youth Ministry

Buildings & Grounds

Adult Ministry

Fee-Based Ministries

Dinners

Pastors Office

Mission

PCUSA

Fee-Based Ministries

Dinners

Pastors Office

Mission

PCUSA

Administration

Worship

Adult Ministry

Administration

Worship

Congregational Life

Through our budgeting process we have carefully • allocated resources across departments to ensure we are funded for the ministry and mission to which God has called us through PCJH. • We have no debt, a balanced budget, and funding for ongoing and future ministry.

• We have continued planning for an Employee Housing project, with capitalized costs to date of $760,672. Funding for the project has been from donor restricted gifts, not from the annual budget.

• We started a rainy-day fund eight years ago to ensure that our ministry and mission continues despite unforeseen crises. We have saved • $470,923 with a goal of about six months of • covered operating expenses.

• Two years ago we reestablished funding to the roof reserve of $10,000 / year from the annual budget; the current balance is $30,125.

FINANCE TEAM: John Scott (chair), Rev. Ben Pascal, Alan Lund, Bob Lewis, Chris Brown, Chris Sandvig, Judy Kaelber, Mack Mendenhall

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By God’s grace—and yours—our tithes and offerings for 2024 exceeded our operating goal by over $72,000. However, our net operating expenses for the year came in slightly over budget. Taken together, we ended the year with a $8,116 operating surplus. Session decided to allocate the surplus as follows: $816 to future mission projects, and $7,304 to the buildings and grounds maintenance reserve. Applying the surplus to reserve account allows us to reduce the amount we need to raise in offerings the following year.

Investments in the PCJH Endowment Fund gained 12% in 2024 to a value of $266,277.

Our goal is to continue to have the financial strength to do whatever ministry the Lord calls us to do to see lives being transformed in Jesus Christ.

“Your love, O Lord, reaches to the

Statement of Assets and Liabilities 12/31/24 2024 ASSETS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

2024 LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS LIABILITIES

Cash and Cash Equivalents Rainy Day Fund Endowment Invested Fund Other Current Assets

$ $

3,173,866 470,923 266,277 719,004

TOTAL CASH & INVESTMENTS

$ 4,630,070

Payroll liabilities Accrued roof reserve Accrued maintenance reserve Accrued rainy day fund Deferred revenues

$

TOTAL LIABILITIES

$ 3,578,561

PROPERTY Land 1,146,965 Buildings 9,122,469 Accumulated depreciation - buildings (4,073,065) Employee Housing 760,672 Vehicles 183,148 Accumulated depreciation - vehicles (183,148)

TOTAL PROPERTY, NET

$ 6,957,041

TOTAL NET ASSETS

11,587,111

TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS

TOTAL ASSETS

NET ASSETS Unrestricted Donor restricted—Housing Donor restricted—Other Board restricted endowment

heavens, your faithfulness to the skies." ~ Psalm 36:5

1,918 30,125 60,478 470,923 3,015,117

4,872,539 2,860,967 50,044 225,000 $ 8,008,550 $11,587,111

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Address Service Requested Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit # 189 Jackson, WY 83002

1251 South Park Loop Road, P.O. Box 7530, Jackson, WY 83002 I pcjh.org I 307 - 734 - 0388