2022 / Annual Report
Table of Contents
~ Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom h LEADERSHIP
LIFE TOGETHER
SPIRITUAL FORMATION
Letter from Rev Ben Pascal & Rev Tamara Mitchell
Worship
Children’s Ministry
page 6-7
page 10-11
Congregational Life
Youth & Young Adult Ministry
page 8-9
page 12-13
page 4-5
Staff / Session / Deacons page 4-5
Adult Ministry page 14
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his favor rests. u Luke 2:14
PHOTO: PCJH Christmas pageant
OUTREACH
OPERATIONS
FINANCE
Caring Ministries
Administration & Assimilation
Stewardship
page 15
page 18
page 21
Mission
Buildings & Grounds
2022 Actuals
page 16-17
page 19
page 22
Personnel
2023 Budget
page 20
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/ Pastors Letter Dear PCJH Family, “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning, great is your faithfulness.” ~ Lamentations 3:22-23 When we reflect on 2022, the first thought that comes to mind is “great is God’s faithfulness.” We have seen God’s faithfulness in the decline of the Covid virus which was so damaging to our community. Thankfully we were able to transition back to in-person worship, small groups, youth groups, classes and fellowship gatherings. After the summer’s pause of children’s Sunday school, it was refreshing to welcome back the little ones and their families. This fall we saw God’s faithfulness in the start up of our Wednesday Community Dinners and the launching of our Discipleship Groups. Due to wise leadership and careful planning, we were able to replace our building with a new roof, without any extra costs to the congregation. We continually seek to find new ways in which our facility can be used for God’s mission and purposes. As well, God has been faithful through the many staff transitions at PCJH. We had to say goodbye to Liz Collins and Dylan Wade, who so lovingly served in our youth and children’s ministries. Plus, PCJH said good-bye to one of our Little Lambs teacher/assistant, Heather Martin, and our long-term nursery coordinator, Darla Jackson, both moved away from Jackson. Each staff member has been a beautiful gift to our church and we give thanks to Christ for them. Thankfully, PCJH was blessed with some amazing additions to the staff: Aaron Nydam and Preston Gordon, Interim Children’s Ministry Coordinators; Megan Walker, Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator; and Brian Bultema as Church Administrator. God’s faithfulness has been evident in our personal lives as well. Ben was able to travel to the Holy Land with a dynamic peacemaking cohort called The Telos Group where they explored the work of reconciliation as it relates to the Israel/Palestine conflict. He remains active in his pastor’s National Prayer Covenant Group, a source of support, strength and wisdom. Tammy was blessed to lead a PCJH group on a pilgrimage to
/Staff PASTORAL STAFF Senior Pastor Rev. Ben Pascal Associate Pastor Rev. Tamara Mitchell
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FULL-TIME STAFF Church Administrator Cindy Dahlin, Brian Bultema Communications Coordinator Ally Kiefer Children’s Ministry Dylan Wade, Aaron Nydam, Preston Gordon Little Lambs Preschool Director Amanda Lack Youth & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator Liz Collins, Megan Walker
Director’s Assistant to JOY and Little Lambs Heather Martin PART-TIME STAFF Worship Coodinator Laura Huckin Musicians Karee Miller-Jaeger Melissa Elliott Natalia Van Genderen Chef Caroline Cox Maintenance Jeff Dahlin Bookkeeper Kim Bogen
Creative Director Beth Ricciardi Nursery Darla Jackson Cammy Lawson Little Lambs Preschool Teachers Amanda Lack Heather Martin Sandra Zender Matias Encina Brandi Radford Diane Brown Brenda Russell Charlie England
Music Academy Coordinator Ally Kiefer Music Academy Teachers Karee Miller-Jaeger Laura Wanek Natalia Van Genderen VOLUNTEER STAFF Accounts Payable Louisa Sandvig
Little Lambs Admin Alicia McGaugh
1251 South Park Loop Road Jackson, WY 83002
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PO Box 7530
O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! -u Psalm 8:1a
Pastor Tammy photographed by daughter Becca in Jerusalem on the PCJH Holy Land Pilgrimage; Pastor Ben surronding prayer for Liz Collins and Dylan Wade farewell during worship.
Israel/Palestine - a life-changing experience for all. She continues to pursue her Doctor of Ministry degree in Reformed Theology at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and the University of Edinburgh. She also serves on the board of the Fellowship Community and on the board of Young LIfe Jackson Hole. Knowing God’s faithfulness is ever present, we look forward to 2023 with hope and anticipation of all that God will do and is doing in our midst. We are blessed with a church that has financial health, dedicated leadership, and a caring community. We are humbled and grateful to serve as your pastors. May you be reminded every day of Jesus’ love for you and how great is God’s faithfulness. Much love to you ~ Ben and Tammy
/ Elders
Session Moderator Rev. Ben Pascal
Vice-Moderator Rev. Tamara Mitchell
/ Deacons
2022 Laura Soltau* Mission Ryan Allen Children’s Ministry Susan Conner Congregational Life John Scott Finance
2023 Caryn Haman Adult Ministry Josh Ziolkowski Young Adult Ministry Alan Lund Personnel Patty McDonald Assimilation & Nomination
2024 Wes Lucas* Stewardship Steve Iobst* Buildings, Grounds & Vehicles Marian Meyers Youth Ministry Becky Kimmel Worship
2022 Bill Klyn* Dorothy Neckels Catherine Wade Sierra Fulton
2023 Michael Schrotz* Ponteir Sackrey Brian Bultema Sandra Guido
2024 Lori Dodd* Brad Herman* Joy Steiner* Tom Segerstrom
*serving second term
Clerk of Session: Ken Blount
office@pcjh.org
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www.pcjh.org
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students enrol in music acade
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Audio Visual Tech volunteers plus staff
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n worship the faithful offer themselves to God and are equipped for God’s service in the world. We were inspired by thoughtful sermons and beautiful music throughout the year. We hosted three Christmas Eve services in two locations and served nearly 700 in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. The Christmas pageant in mid-December engaged our children, youth and families together with the choir and special musicians.
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Volunteers in Church Choir
Special Sundays throughout the year included Prayer Sunday, Pajama Sunday, and Bring a Friend to Worship. Thanks to church staff and lead volunteer on technical support, Ken Blount, we are able to continue offering live-streamed services each week at 10:15 am and the recorded sermons afterwards via our YouTube page. With the help of volunteer George Scarlett, we were able to replace the scripture on the walls of both the Chapel and the Sanctuary.
Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Christmas Eve Candelight Service, String Lake Baptism, Laura Huckin and Pastor Tammy, Worship at summit of gondola at JHMR
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nfirmation students
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weddings
5
baptisms
2
winter ACMNP leaders at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
WORSHIP TEAM: Becky Kimmel (chair) Rev. Ben Pascal, Laura Huckin, Deb Keenan, Heather Gray, Nancy Fauntleroy PRAISE TEAM: Marc Calder, Melissa Elliott, Kirsten Farney, Laura Huckin, Peter Keenan, Karee Miller-Jaeger, Zachary Singer, Natalia Van Genderen, Danny Weber, Judith Weikle, Jerome Young, Megan Walker
other, just as in Christ God forgave you. u Ephesians ~ 4:32
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/ Congregational Life
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Pieces of candy thrown in the 4th of July Parade
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he PCJH Congregational Life team had a full lineup of activity in 2022. The PCJH cross country ski group kicked off in January, ably led by Steve and Connie Swan, along with their son Gannett. The Swan’s took us to some beautiful and amazing places for several Sundays, where we enjoyed devotion, fellowship and recreation in God’s amazing creation. On Easter Sunday, in April, we placed Easter lilies in the sanctuary in honor or memory of a loved one. On Mother’s Day, the Congregational Life Team passed out flowers and ice cream and fruit treats to our mothers in celebration of all that they do! Likewise, we honored our fathers in June with ice cream treats following worship. Several members and families from PCJH participated in the annual Jackson Fourth of July Parade. A fantastic time was had by all as we rode bikes, blew bubbles from the church van, threw candy and were led in patriotic song
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along the way by our own Peter Keenan! September saw the return of an in-person Old Bill’s Fun Run where a group from PCJH participated in the awesome turnout, and later in September we held an allchurch potluck which was a truly meaningful time of enjoying food and fellowship. In November, Congregational Life led the greening of the church following the 10:15 service. Young and old alike enjoyed the decorating of our beautiful church home for Advent season and also enjoyed pizza and ice-cream sandwiches! In December, Chef Caroline taught an Advent baking class in our kitchen where about 25 of us learned the nuances of baking at high altitude while partaking in Christmas fellowship! 2022 was a great year in the life of our church family, as our numbers grow and we are continually overwhelmed by God’s faithfulness, goodness and grace to the congregation of PCJH.
“Be encouraged in heart and u
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Average in-person attendance at Wednesday night dinners
$9, 615.53 24 Total Sales at Rummage Sale
Original Pinnacle articles written by PCJH members
FROM LEFT: 4th of July Parade, Christian fellowship in God’s great outdoors, Ally Kierfer celebrating Mother’s Day, Children and Youth Ministry BBQ CONGREGATIONAL LIFE TEAM: Susan Conner, Cindy Dahlin, Kacy O’Hare, Sue Unruh, Brad Herman, and Julia Stanley
united in love” u Colossians 2:2
IN MEMORY: We remember, with affection and love, those loved by our church family who
Yvonne Henze
tk Martha Van Gendren
Richard Muzzy
Dr. Jacques F. Roux
died in 2022.
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CJH Kids meets on Sundays to worship and remember God, together! Children’s ministry in 2022 saw many leadership transitions. We said goodbye to Dylan Wade as our Coordinator, Aaron Nydam served to lead JOY Summer Camp, and Preston Gordon joined us in the fall as an interim coordinator. Amidst all of the change, we were grateful to experience God’s provision and ongoing work among our kids. JOY Summer Camp was back in full swing. A strong staff of high school and young-adult counselors facilitated six weeks of faith-based experiences for local children. Each week was framed around a Fruit of the Spirit. In honor of Yvonne Henze, the middle school group was named the Cranes (her favorite bird). The kids learned about Yvonne and how she embodied the Fruits of the Spirit throughout her time with us. This fall, we relaunched children and youth ministries with an exciting kickoff BBQ. Through the fall we saw a healthy return of children to our Sunday morning gathering, averaging 16 kids each week, and a renewing of our serving team. We also started a new curriculum that explores God’s big story in Scripture each week. In October, we had a special costume day and hosted “Trunk or Treat” in the parking lot, and in Advent we celebrated Christ’s coming with a variety of crafts, cookies, and the beautiful Christmas pageant: Light of the World. STAFF: Rev. Tammy Mitchell, Dylan Wade, Amanda Lack, Aaron Nydam, Preston Gordon, Heather Martin, Darla Jackson, Cammy Lawson, Alicia McGaugh, Little Lambs Teachers, After School Adventure Leaders, JOY Summer Camp Counselors/Program Staff CHILDREN’S MINISTRY TEAM: Ryan Allen (Chair), Tammy Mitchell, Dylan Wade, Jill Stradley, Buffy Allen, Aaron Nydam, Traci Doyle, Tiffany Tate
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16 Pre-K graduates entering Kindergarten set up for success. 3 educational trips to Grand Teton National Park to learn about the wildlife in Wyo 47 Gingerbread men made to decorate our gingerbread village. 72 chapels services with PCJH Pastors to plant God’s Word in these little hearts. 7 dedicated staff members committed to the emotional, physical, intellectual, social and spiritual growth of the children in our care.
SUNDAY SCHOOL Learning God’s Big Story
14 average attendance 100+ Songs sung 1,000 Crayons used SPECIAL EVENTS
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involved in Christmas Pageant/Cantata Trunk or Treat cars providing treats and fun for 25+ kids
JOY SUMMER CAMP
222 campers for the summer 29 NEW Campers (first-ever attending JOY camp).
15 Staff connected with campers 8 Adults 8 Average number of campers on scholarship per week.
50+ Sprout Meals
delivered by JH Food Rescue. Countless hours of fun!
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Dinosaurs at JOY Summer Camp, Music Academy recital, Pastor Ben in Chapel time with Little Lambs Preschool kids. Songs to start camp
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/ Youth ministry
6 students confirmed, 200 hours of service to our community, 32+ youth’s lives touched
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his was a year of transition. The overseer of this dept changed from Liz to Megan, and students went through changes. The four months that I (Megan) have been here full time have been experimental. I have kept the same core program (Breakfast Club) that was very successful and added a High School option. I tried more scheduled events, instead of more spur of the moment hang-outs. Numbers have fluctuated when it comes to events. Breakfast Club numbers have stayed at 5 High Schoolers and 15 Middle Schoolers throughout the fall and winter. This was a heavier couple of months YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM: Marian Meyers, Ben Blount, Sierra Fulton, Rev. Tammy Mitchell
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on building the program and vision casting as I have been establishing relationships with students on a weekly basis. I am excited to move into more one-on-one and small group settings now that I am not such a stranger.
“Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many pa
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herd of elk, and some pronghorn spotted! several pizza’s consumed, the sun set, and— oh so many laughs
LEFT TO RIGHT: Middle Schoool breakfast club, gingerbread house making, ASCENT Sunset gathering in GTNP.
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testimonies shared at the Encounter Story Telling event
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scent was eager to get back into study as a Christian community again. The fall was a good time of connection to catch up and get reacquainted both for Megan and with one another. Once some newer young adults and the ACMNP team arrived, Ascent had regular participants ranging from 19 years old to 34. Because of a larger group beginning to form, the language needed to shift YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY TEAM: Josh Ziolowski, Ally Kiefer, Jane Lavino, Brian Bultema, John Harris
young adult (20’s & 30’s) lives touched
from “Young Adults” to “20’s and 30’s” because of the split ratio of these two age demographics. The group is so supportive of one another, regardless of age gaps. All come together and share openly and honestly about themselves in the midst of our bible studies. More transition is on the way as the group now may be becoming bigger and younger. For now, those long-time, older Ascent members have been stepping up into leadership roles. This has been impressive, and I hope to continue to push a few others with potential into leadership more.
arts form one body, so it is with Christ.” u 1 Corinthians 12:12
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57 Average # women on Tuesdays
people participating in Discipleship Path in 4 small groups
iving into our mission at PCJH, our adult ministries provide a wide range of opportunities for spiritual growth. We desire to be an equipping church, alive to the Gospel and agents of transformation. One highlight was the launching of our new Discipleship Path in partnership with Whitworth University. This two-year guided process has allowed small groups to explore the foundations of discipleship. Four new groups, with close to 50 people involved, met weekly for study, conversation, and practical spiritual exercises. Dr. Jerry Sittser, professor emeritus of theology and senior fellow at Whitworth University, visited, taught and preached to initiate the new Path.
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people traveled to Israel/Palestine for the Holy Land Pilgrimage
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Average # men on Tuesdays
OTHER 2022 HIGHLIGHTS • An engaging, significant study on “The Color of Compromise”, by Jamar Tisby held on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings via zoom. • In-person Tuesday Women’s and Men’s Bible Study • Sunday morning classes on Ephesians and “This Present Future” by Reggie McNeal • Sunday class on Advent Class entitled “Holy Disruption: An advent study in the Gospel of Mark” • An incredible life-transforming pilgrimage to the Holy Land in October • Looking ahead to 2023 is another pilgrimage to Turkey exploring “The Footsteps of Paul”. ADULT MINISTRIES TEAM: Caryn Haman
(elder and chair), Ken Blount, Bill Klyn, Debbie Schlinger, Pat Wright, and Rev. Tammy Mitchell
“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our
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Cards/Gifts of Encouragement
98 people on the prayer team
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160 prayer requests received
FROM LEFT: PCJH Holy Land Pilgrimage, Pastor Tammy and Rev. Mitri Raheb in Bethlehem, Palestine; Prayer for Meg and Ray Womack.
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DEACON LEADERSHIP: Lori Dodd, Tammy Mitchell LIST OF DEACONS AND TERMS: Refer to page 5
SHOWING THE COMPASSIONATE LOVE OF CHRIST!
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EACON MINISTRIES
The PCJH Deacons are 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 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. 2022 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: • Providing medical transportation for people who could not drive. • Making caring phone calls to members of the congregation
• Partnering with the worship team to help meet newcomers at the 7 Minute Party after worship services • Offering over $10,000 for emergency financial assistance • Providing the Christmas Angel Tree which helped local children have a special Christmas. • Partnered with the Mission Team in organizing and implementing the Big 5 Drive, serving over 100 families. • Providing and serving monthly Sunday communion as well as Ash Wednesday and Maundy Thursday communion.
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Angel Tree Gifts— for up to $3000 in contributions
• Recruiting and securing Sunday morning greeters
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” u 2 Peter 3:18.”
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109
families supported with winter clothing items
6,883
Wednesday community Take-out meals served from Jan -June
61
World Vision children sponsored in Mbire, Zimbabwe
$
137,000
given to partner organizations locally, nationally, and internationally
$22, 657
humanitarian aid raised for Ukraine
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Mission partners locally, regionally, and internationally
FROM LEFT: PCJH Ice Cream E-bike, Susan Connors running Old Bills, PCJH Rummage Sale, Wednesday Night dinner preparations with Centro de Vida
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Big 5 winter items donated
community dinner
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he mission team of PCJH works with local, regional, national and international partners to reach out to our community and world in love. The missions team is blessed to have the opportunity to coordinate missions opportunities locally such as Wednesday night dinners, as well as working with national and international partners through financial support. PCJH gives 10%+ of our annual offering to support missions outreach.
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“Therefore go and make disciples
Our mission efforts focus on local, regional/ national, and international work. LOCALLY 1
One 22
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Centro de Vida Cristiana Hispanic Church meets weekly at PCJH
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes
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Young Life Jackson Hole
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Good Samaritan Mission
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
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Immigrant Hope*
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Wednesday Community Dinners
10 Senior Center of Jackson Hole
INTERNATIONALLY 15 Agros International
REGIONALLY / NATIONALLY
16 Twin Tours Andre Moubarak*
11 A Christian Ministry in the National Parks
17 EMI - Kaeli McClenahan*
12 Mount Baker Presbyterian*
18 Greater Europe Mission Missionaries
13 Henry Oakley- Reformed University Fellowship*
19 Holy Land Christian Society
14 University of Wyoming Campus Ministry
20 PCUSA Special Offerings – Disaster relief fund for Ukraine refugees*
MISSION TEAM: Sandra Guido, Michael Adams, Irene Lund, Claudia and Michael Schrotz, Debbie and Bob Kopp, Martha and Warren Van Genderen, Eric Van Genderen, Rev. Tammy Mitchell, and Laura Soltau (chair)
*new mission support in 2022
s of all nations” u Matthew 28:19
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& Assimilation
604
people who call PCJH their church home
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new members
217 322
People listed in the Church Center Directory
members
his year has been a year of re-engagement for the Church Administration team. Many returning PCJH traditions – including the Rummage Sale, in-person Wednesday Dinners, potlucks and social events – all made this year feel filled with life and activity. A more predictable environment has meant more people in Sunday worship. All this requires the organizing direction of the Administration Team! More normalcy has meant more need for members of our congregation willing to serve in a wide range of volunteer roles—from finding Sunday greeters, to Scripture readers, to new musicians, to those willing to serve on the wide variety of committees has kept our congregation fully engaged. An Administration Team focus in 2022 has been utilizing Planning Center as our database for all members, frequent attenders, and visitors. We now
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Subscribers to ‘Peak at the Week’ emails
ADMINISTRATION TEAM: Ken Blount (Clerk of Session), Cindy Dahlin, Ally Kiefer, Louisa Sandvig, Alicia McGaugh, Rev. Ben Pascal ASSIMILATION TEAM: Patty McDonald, Bill Klyn, Cindy Dahlin, June Nystrom, Brad Herman
have over 1,800 people in Planning Center! This tool helps us understand who comes through the PCJH doors, and lets those active in the Church Center app better become engaged in life at PCJH. The church building has been a major community resource throughout 2022. Our building rentals have been up significantly for events like birthday parties, quinceañeras, Jackson Hole Chorale concerts, and special events for other Jackson Hole non-profits. 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 to have robust communications strategy with quarterly Pinnacle newsletters sent out to over 400 homes, weekly Peak at the Week email blasts, biannual stewardship campaign mailers and more throughout the year.
“How awesome is this place! This is none other than
/ Buildings & Grounds
$26 500 ,
landscaping & snow removal
$12,000 Maintenance at 2 Manses
$26,000 gas & electrical expenses
$13, 500
rental income
$7, 500
$74,000
major maintenance expenses taken out of maintenance reserves
water, sewer and trash expenses
FROM LEFT: PCJH Rainbows with friendsare the best! Jeff Dahlin and Bill Klyn talking spring clean up BUILDING AND GROUNDS TEAM: John Scott, Patrick McGaugh, Brad Herman, Jeff Dahlin, Caroline Cox, Cindy Dahlin, George Scarlett, Josh Bennett, Brian Bultema, and Steve Iobst
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new roof over our heads (about two-thirds of the 28,000 square-foot roof) in 2022 is a major achievement to address years of problems with ice-damming and leaking. Thanks to the foresight of elders twenty years ago, a roof reserve fund was built up for a project that was completed in the fall. The Buildings and Grounds Ministry at PCJH accomplished other projects including replacing two 20-year-old furnaces, sealcoating and re-striping the parking lot, new floor coverings in Genesis, the classroom hallway and the entry at the west end of the church. 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. The original church
building (sanctuary, lobby, offices) is 22 years old and the addition (chapel, Hayden Hall, kitchen,classrooms) is 13 years old. Systems, as well as furniture, fixtures and finishes are showing their age, yet in an expected way. Issues with HVAC systems are no longer problematic given a reliable service contract in place. Lighting systems in the Sanctuary continue to be a challenge, however we are blessed to have a reliable electrician addressing troubleshooting and repairs. Our beautiful commercial kitchen continues to be very popular in providing opportunities to provide Wednesday dinners and serve the community. A preliminary plan has been completed for the Memorial Garden and Columbarium project mentioned last year.
the house of God; this is the gate of heaven.” u Genesis 28:17
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60%
of staff salaries/benefits reflective in overall budget
CJH is blessed with a dedicated staff who continue the outreach and work of our church in and for our community. In 2022, we were not immune to the labor issues in Teton County. Due to the high cost of housing, both JOY and Little Lambs were understaffed from what we had planned. We can be proud of all of our staff for stepping up, taking on a little extra and making sure that all of the campers/students received the full experience. Several long-time PCJH staff members (Dylan Wade, Liz Collins, Heather Martin, and Darla Jackson) were called on to other ministries. While we dearly miss them all, God’s faithfulness has been evident with several new additions to fulltime staff positions, including Megan Walker (Youth and Young Adult Coordinator), Preston Gordon (Interim Children’s Ministry Coordinator),
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FROM LEFT: Brian Bultema, Amanda Lack, Megan Walker, Rev. Tammy Mitchell, Rev. Ben Pascal, Cindy Dahlin, Preston Gordon, Ally Kiefer, (not shown Laura Huckin) PERSONNEL TEAM: Alan Lund (Chair), John Scott Nancy Dunlap, Caryn Haman, Rev. Ben Pascal (head of staff)
and Brian Bultema (Church Administrator). The new staff team is exceptionally strong and dedicated to Christ and PCJH. 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.
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n 2022, members and friends of PCJH again gave so very generously of their time, treasure and talent. The PCJH Stewardship Team is so very grateful to all who shared God’s blessings so that the church could carry on and expand its many ministries! With the worst of the pandemic behind us, 2022 marked a time of re-engagement for PCJH as a Christian community. Wednesday dinners came back in person, with growing attendance. In person and livestreamed worship continued, along with Bible studies, small groups and youth and young adult ministries. Little Lambs and Joy Summer Camp vibrantly served our younger children, and Middle School and High School devotional breakfasts reached our older ones. The Big Five event provided warm winter clothes to youth in the Jackson community, and PCJH continued to support One22 and the JH Food Cupboard. Further afield, PCJH was able to support STEWARDSHIP TEAM: Wes Lucas (chair), Bob Lewis, Karen Brennan, John Scott, Beth Ricciardi, Warren Van Genderen, Kacy O’Hare, Rev. Ben Pascal
$1,102,168 total offering gifts received
$4,510.23 average annual gift amount
$63,026.66 raised through Old Bill’s Fun Run
62 families/individuals who gave above the average gift
children in Zimbabwe, Africa through the Matthew 25 project, and impoverished communities in Central America through Agros. And here at home, plans are underway to solve our employee housing needs. The summer and year-end stewardship campaigns helped spread out giving throughout the year, which is so helpful for cash-flow and planning purposes. PCJH is so blessed to have so many faithful and cheerful givers. The Stewardship Committee thanks you all for your gifts which make it possible for PCJH to spread God’s love in Jackson and beyond. THANK YOU!
let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” u Hebrews 10:23-25 2022 PCJH 21
2022 Actual Revenues $1,554,276 $36,608
2022 Actual Expenses $1,554,276 $16,200 $73,299 $11,562 $9,598
$27,493
$149,738 $227,495
$388,007
$497,514
$1,102,168
$277,943
$290,927 Tithes & Offerings
Events & Other
Children & Youth Ministry
Buildings & Grounds
PCUSA
Fee-Based Ministries
Dinners
Pastors Office
Mission
Congregational Life
Administration
Worship
Adult Ministry
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. • The replacement of about 80% of the church roof was completed in 2022 and financed entirely with our accumulated roof reserve. • We started a rainy-day fund six 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. • By God’s grace, and yours, our tithes and offerings for 2022 very nearly reached our operating goal, falling short by just $23,000. However,
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our net operating expenses for the year came in under budget, primarily the result of staffing shortages. Taken together, we ended the year with a $60,730 operating surplus. Session decided to allocate the surplus as follows: $6,073 to future mission projects, $21,116 to the buildings and grounds maintenance reserve; $5,000 to rebuild the roof reserve; 5,000 to the Deacons’ fund; $13,541 to the employee housing reserve; and $10,000 to cover the cost of future interns. In 2022 we were able to add another $25,000 to the PCJH Endowment Fund. Our goal is to continue to have the financial strength to do whatever ministry the Lord calls us to do in order to see lives being transformed in Jesus Christ.
FINANCE TEAM: John Scott (chair), Rev. Ben Pascal, Alan Lund, Bob Lewis, Mack Mendenhall, Chris Brown, Chris Sandvig, Lance Windey, Judy Kaelber
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“Your love, O Lord, reaches to the
2023 Budgeted Revenues $1,547,223 $52,000
2023 Budgeted Expenses $1,547,223 $16,000 $83,850 $12,300 $12,050
$40,700
$158,000 $181,802
$329,523
$464,675
$1,125,000
$307,643
$310,903 Tithes & Offerings
Events & Other
Children & Youth Ministry
Buildings & Grounds
PCUSA
Fee-Based Ministries
Dinners
Pastors Office
Mission
Adult Ministry
Administration
Worship
Congregational Life
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 12/31/22 2022 ASSETS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Rainy Day Fund Endowment Invested Fund Other Cash and Equivalents
$
470,923 204,392 558,966
TOTAL CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS
$ 1,234,281
2022 LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS LIABILITIES Payroll liabilities Accrued roof reserve Accrued maintenance reserve Accrued rainy day fund Deferred revenues TOTAL LIABILITIES
$
3,099 5,125 70,000 470,923 355,830
$
904,977
PROPERTY Land 1,146,965 Buildings 9,104,984 Accumulated depreciation - buildings (3,595,585) Vehicles 183,148 Accumulated depreciation - vehicles (183,148) TOTAL PROPERTY, NET $ 6,656,364
NET ASSETS Unrestricted Donor restricted Board restricted endowment
TOTAL ASSETS
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $7,890,645
$ 7,890,645
TOTAL NET ASSETS
heavens, your faithfulness to the skies." u Psalm 36:5
6,591,355 169,313 225,000 $ 6,985,668
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~ How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty!
Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere. u Psalm 84:1, 10a 1251 South Park Loop Road, Jackson, WY 83001
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