DAKOTAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE
2012 CLERGY COMPENSATION FORM
Todd - Mellette Larger Parish
of the United Methodist Church
OPEN HEARTS, OPEN MINDS, OPEN DOORS.
Dakotas Conference
Prairie Hills District
Charge Conference
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23,2011
Mission United Methodist Church
2:00 PM
Deborah Lieder Kiesey ............................................................... .Bishop
Bob Ruedebusch..................................... .Prairie Hills District Superintendent
Linda Baldock.......................................................................................................................Pastor
Russell Masartis……………………………………………………Extension Ministry
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All Church Conference Agenda 2011
Devotions: Acts 8
“A Disciple is a Transformed Person”
Robert Ruedebusch, D.S.
Call to Order of the Charge/Church Conference (All full members of the congregation may have voice and
vote in the issues discussed during this Church Conference)
Action Items:
Certification/Recertification of Lay Speakers
Recommendation/Recertification of Candidates for the Ordained Ministry
Clergy Compensation Package for 2012
Nominations and Lay Leadership Report
Membership Report
Other items?
Information items:
Reports from Pastors(s), Lay Leader, Boards and Committees
Congregational Vitality Markers
Five Areas of Focus 2012-2016
Worship Attendance
Professions of Faith
Small Groups
Volunteering for missions 9VIM Trips0
Faithfulness in Giving
Dakotas Annual Conference Goal for 2012: “Grow by One”
When is the last time you invited someone to worship?
If someone asked you about your faith would you be able to tell them?
Are you growing in your faith through a small group?
Do you volunteer 90 minutes a month beyond the church?
Are you a tither? If not are you growing in your percentage giving?
Questions for the District Superintendent
Closing Prayers-Pastor
Adjournment
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DAKOTAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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TODD MELLETTE PARISH BUDGET 2012
Pastors Compensation Package
Salary
Pension (included in salary 2011)
MRA
Healthflex Participant Contribution
(included in salary 2011)
Total:
39,434.00
Year 2010
34,902.00
1,810.00
1,200.00
2,074.00
36,400.00
Year 2011
36,144.00
1,851.00
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Year 2012
37,551.00
1883.00
3,276.00_
37,995.00
3392.00
39,434.00
3,000.00
8,000.00
750.00
500.00
1,700.00
1,000.00
500.00
1,200.00
300.00
450.00
100.00
150.00
1,000.00__
Parish Budget:
Utilities (fuel, elec, water, garbage)
Mileage
Continued education
Postage
Telephone/Cable/Internet/Cell
Office supplies
Office equipment maintenance
Annual Conference expense
Pulpit fill (Lay Speakers)
Worker’s Comp.
CCLI
Worship Resources
Parish Secretary
Repair and Maintenance
Total:
19,560.00
18,459.00
4000.00
7000.00
750.00
400.00
1,700.00
500.00
1000.00
1,000.0
300.00
450.00
110.00
150.00
599.00
500.00
18,459.00
Total Parish Expense:
56,272.00
56,454.00
57,893.00
3,500.00
8,000.00
750.00
900.00
1,600.00
900.00
500.00
800.00
300.00
450.00
100.00
150.00
1,000.00
PARISH SUPPORT
$3000.00 Equitable Compensation (from the Dakotas Conference) toward Pastor’s
Salary making the salary the parish pays $34,551.00
Mission pays $9,108.50 per year or $759.00 monthly toward salary
Mission pays $4,614.75 per year or $384.56 monthly toward parish expenses
Mission pays a total of $13,723.25 per year or $1143.60 monthly total toward parish support
Mission will receive its own billing for pastor’s Healthflex and apportionments
White River pays $27,325.50 per year or $2277.13 monthly toward salary
White River pays $13,844.25 per year or $1153.69 monthly toward parish expenses
White River pays $41,169.75 per year or $3,430.81 monthly total toward parish support
White River will receive its own billing for pastor’s Healthflex and apportionments
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Mission UMC – Slate of Officers
January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012
Administrative Council:
Administrative Chair –
Financial Secretary –
Lay Leader –
Membership Secretary –
Memorial Secretary –
Recording Secretary –
Treasurer –
Trustee Chair –
Parish Council Representative Trustees:
Lawrence Klein
Gregg Grimshaw
Duane Glanzer
Parish Council:
Laurene Emery
Lawrence Klein
Marlette Glanzer
Leadership Development Team:
Shirley Fernen
Jo Grimshaw
Gregg Grimshaw
Gregg Grimshaw
Kathy Klein
Marlette Glanzer
Jo Klein
Jo Klein
Jo Grimshaw
Shirley Fernen
Duane Glanzer
Shirley Fernen
Class of
2012
2013
2014
2012
2013
2014
2012
2013
2014
Special Projects: Everyone
Audit Committee
Communion Steward
Justin Klein and Deb Davis
Vicki Klein
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Mission UMC Budget—2012
Christian Education—
2011
2012
100.00
100.00
Music & Worship—
50.00
Postage and P.O. Box Rental—
75.00
75.00
Utilities (sewer, lights, propane)—
2,750.00
2,750.00
Insurance—
2,500.00
2,500.00
Building and Maintenance
500.00
500.00
Miscellaneous—
200.00
200.00
Covenant Church
204.00
204.00
Missions
100.00
100.00
Camp
100.00
100.00
___________________________________________________________________________________
Sub Total—
$6,579.00
$6,579.00
Conference Apportionment—
(Fund 1 $737.00 Fund 2 $2811.00
Pastor’s Healthflex
$8,591.00
$5,199.00
$3,300.00
$3,300.00
Fund 3 $1651.00,)
Parish Support—
14,212.50
$13723.25
___________________________________________________________________________________
Total—
$29,552.50
$25,501.25
Explanation: Fund 1: Conference staff salaries and other conference support
Fund 2: Conference ministries – Tree of Life, Equitable
Compensation etc.
Fund 3: Conference Pensions and Insurance
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Mission United Methodist Church 2010
Membership Report
Mission UMC of the Todd Mellette Larger Parish
Southwest District of the Dakotas Annual Conference
For the period beginning Nov. 4th, 2008, and ending Nov. 16th, 2009.
Roll
Full Membership
Roll
Prepatory:
Membership Changes:
1. Total at
2.
3.
beginning Additions
Gross Total
of period
(Add cols1&2)
25
2
27
10
3
13
4.
Total
Removed
1
5. Total
at end of
Period
26
2
11
Not confirmed, Ages 0
through 12th grade
Members Removed
by Charge
Conference Action
Constituency
16
16
Members Removed: Delvin Meyer [by death]
Members Added: Elizabeth Klein, Lottie Grimshaw [confirmation]
Constituents removed:
Constituents added
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Mission United Methodist Church 2011
Members and Constituents
Members:
1. Beverly Boes
2. Denese Brooks
3. Deborah Davis
4. Pat Eddie
5. Shirley Fernen
6. Duane Glanzer
7. Marlette Glanzer
8. Gregg Grimshaw
9. Jo Grimshaw
10. Michele Grimshaw
11. Wayne Holmes
12. Delores Holmes
13. Jack Jansen
14. Ruby Jansen
15. Jo Klein
16. Kati Jo Klein
17. Lawrence Klein
18. Walt Lurz
19. Sonja Lurz
20. Delvin Meyer
21. Maxine Meyer
22. Heather Holloway
(Meyer)
23. Laurie Meyer-Dickson
24 Kerry Peterson
25. Christine Rhodes
Added:
Lottie Grimshaw
Elizabeth Klein
Removed:
Delvin Meyer
TOTAL: 26
10. Kathy Klein
11. Matthew Klein
12. Randy Klein
13. Rory Klein
14. Vicki Klein
15. Deb Lucas
16. Curt Wiedman
Added:
Travis Wooden Knife,
Mandy Wooden Knife, Gayle
Krogman, Harold Krogman
Removed:
TOTAL: 16
Constituents:
1. Leonard Davis
2. Gene Eddie
3. Lester Emery
4. Lurene Emery
5. Tommy J. Fox
6. Dorothy Fox
7. Buffy Grimshaw
8. Nick Grimshaw
9. Justin Klein
Prepatory:
Not confirmed, Age 0 through
12th grade
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TOTAL: 11
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White River UMC—Lay Leadership Report
January 1, 2012—December 31, 2013
Administrative Council:
Administrative Chair—
Ardeth Egleston
2012
Christian Education Chair—
Vanessa Hight
2010
Connecting Team Chair—
Phoebe Krogman
2001
Finance Committee Chair—
Blake Lehman
2006
Financial Secretary—
Jenny Dimond
2012
Lay Leader—
Louann Krogman
2012
Membership Secretary—
Cathy Chapman
2010
Memorial Chair—
Katie Jensen & Rosie Glynn 2000
Missions Chair—
Jeannine Woodward
2009
Parish Council Treasurer
Anita Krogman
2011
Recording Secretary—
Ida Krogman
2009
Treasurer—
Blake Lehman
2012
Trustee Chair—
Barry Jensen
2012
UMW President—
Jeannine Woodward
2006
Worship Chairperson—
Stacy Twite
2002
UMYF Representative—
2006
Representative AC--John Gross
2009
Trustees:
Class of 2012
Class of 2013
Class of 2014
Ben Dimond
Roy Egleston
*Barry Jensen
Bill Sinclair
Kevin Holt
Amy Lehman
Parish Council and Pastor Parish Relations:
Class of 2012
Class of 2013
Class of 2014
Jan Rasmussen
Marvin Starkjohan
Kenny Kingsbury
Larry Hutchinson
Steve Twite
Leadership Development Team: (chaired by pastor)
Class of 2012
Class of 2013
Class of 2014
Lance Tucker
Elizabeth King
Kristan Krogman
Worship Team:
Class of 2012
`
Class of 2013
Class of 2014
*Stacy Twite
Brandy Fairbanks
Betty Carr
John Gross
Beth King
John King
Connecting Team
Phoebe Krogman, Jenny Dimond, Doris Vos, Amy Lehman
Church Historian Kristan Krogman
Auditors: Donna Jensen and Carol Hutchinson
*Team Leader
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DAKOTAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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White River United Methodist Church – Budget 2012
2011 Budget
2012Budget
Christian Education
$ 850.00
$850.00
Literature
400.00
400.00
Sunday School
200.00
200.00
VBS
150.00
150.00
Bible Study (Adult)
100.00
100.00
After School program
Maintenance and Repair
$4000.00
$4,000.00
Insurance
$2000.00
$2000.00
Parsonage
1000.00
1000.00
Church
1000.00
1000.00
Missions
$650.00
$650.00
Builders Club
40.00
40.00
Mission Project
40.00
50.00
Evangelism
50.00
60.00
Seminary Support [student scholarships] 500.00
500.00
Utilities
$ 3950.00
$5300.00
Electricity
2000.00
2000.00
Propane
1000.00
2300.00
Telephone [DSL 08]
300.00
350.00
Water
300.00
350.00
Garbage
350.00
350.00
Worship
$400.00
$400.00
Music
150.00
150.00
Literature
150.00
150.00
Supplies
100.00
100.00
Youth
$200.00
$200.00
Camping
UMYF-Sr. High
100
100
UMYF0Jr. High
100
100
Office Supplies
100.00
100.00
Miscellaneous
100.00
100.00
$10, 250.00
$11,600.00
Conference Apportionments $15,573.00 Healthflex (pastor’s health)
$6,700.00
General Appts. $ 2,207 Conference Ministries $8421 Pensions and Ins. $4945
Total apportioned amount: $22,273. @$1856.08 per month
Parish Support
44,700.00
42,204.00
TOTAL
Income Budget
Weekly Offering
Fund Raising Events/Appeals
Interest gifts/dividends
Building Rental
Grants
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White River United Methodist Church 2011
Membership Report
White River UMC of the Todd Mellette Larger Parish
Prairie Hills District of the Dakotas Annual Conference
For the period beginning December 6, 2010 and ending October 23, 2011
Roll
Full Membership
Roll
Prepatory:
Membership Changes:
1. Total at
2.
3.
beginning Additions
Gross Total
of period
(Add cols1&2)
97
26
127
4*
50
2
52
Not confirmed, Ages 0
through 12th grade
Members Removed
by Charge
Conference Action
Constituency
4.
Total
Removed
3
5. Total
at end of
Period
124
11
1*
40
0
76
0
0
76
13
63
Members Removed: Mildred Harrison (D), Darlene Hutchinson (D)
Affiliate Member: Jim Vos (D)
Members Added: Tomas Martinez, Donna Ryberg, Frankie E. Holt, Kevin Holt, Tracy F. Tucker,
Lance A. Tucker, Lisa A. Rounsley, James S. Rounsley, Brandy M. Fairbanks, Kendra Earll,
Anita Kingsbury, Kenneth Kingsbury, Ben Dimond, Jennifer Dimond, Jerry Bottger, Cain M.
Fairbanks, Casey M. Fairbanks, Lanson R. Bartlett, Jessie R. Rounsley, Casey J. Rounsley, Olathe
J. Schmidt, Emma E. Twite, Julia C. LeBoeuf, Cody J. Hight, John M. King, Link N. Tucker
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Constituents removed: Ben Dimond, Jennifer Dimond, Kendra Earll, Bandy Fairbanks, Anita
Kingsbury, Ken Kingsbury, James S. Rounsley, Lisa Rounsley, Donna Ryberg, Lance Tucker,
Tracy Tucker
Constituents added: 0
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*Membership adjusted because of previous misplacement
Cathy Chapman
Membership Secretary
White River United Methodist Church 2011
Members
1. Astleford, Michelle
2. Astleford, Scott
3. Bartlett, Edna
4. Bartlett, Lanson
5. Benedict, Betty
6. Benedict, LeRoy
7. Bottger, Jerry
8. Brandis, Cecil (Sr.)
9. Buesing, Angela (Krogman)
10. Cady-LeBoeuf, Julia C.
11. Carr, Betty
12. Carr, John
13. Chapman., Cathy
14. Deiss, Linda
15. Dimond, Ben
16. Dimond, Jennifer
17. Earll, Kendra
18. Egleston, Ardeth
19. Egleston, Fred
20. Egleston, Roy
21. Everhard, Roxanne
22. Fairbanks, Brandy
23. Fairbanks, Cain
24. Fairbanks, Casey
25. Fairbanks, Chase
26. Fairbanks, Delpha
27> Fairbanks, George
28. Fairbanks, Jason
29. Fairbanks, Myles
30 Forsell, Haley (Krogman)
31. Gesinger, Bonnie
32. Flynn, Rosie
33. Glynn, Joyce
34. Glynn Roger
35 Green, Gene
36. Green, Kevin
37. Green, LeAnna
38. Gross, John
39 Hight, Cody
40. Hight, Dan
41. Hight, Vanessa
42. Holt, Frankie E.
43. Holt, Kevin
44. Horsley, Shelby*
45. Hutchinson, Bob
46. Hutchinson, Chris
47. Hutchinson, Devota
48. Hutchinson, Larry
49. Jans, Albert
50. Jans, Dick
51. Jarl, Emma
52 Jensen, Barry
53. Jensen, Donna
54. Kierstead, Tonya
56. King, Beth
57. King, John M.
58. Kingsbury, Anita
59. Kingsbury, Kenneth
60. Knispel, Debbie
61. Knispel, Generose
62. Knispel, Ronald
63. Knispel, Stan
64. Krogman, Anita
65. Krogman, Calvin
66. Krogman, Carson
67. Krogman Kirby
68. Krogman Kristan
69. Krogman , Louann
70. Krogman, Ida
71. Krogman Phoebe
72. Krogman Richelle
73. Krogman, Roger
74. Krogman, Travis*
75. Laird, Erna
76. Lehman, Amy
77. Lehman, Blake
78. Lehman, Jason
79. Lehman, Patrick
80. Martinez, Tomas C.
81. Masartis, Donna
82. McGowan, Lorna
83. Olson, Russell
84. Olson, Wanda
85. Petrik, Dan
86. Petrik, John
87. Petrik, Lenny
88. Petrik, Pam
89. Rasmussen, Jan
90. Rogers, Carol
91. Rounsley, Casey J.
92. Rounsley, James*
93. Rounsley, James S.
94. Rounsley, Jessie
95. Rounsley, Lisa A.
96. Rugenstein, Seanna
97. Ryberg, Donna
98. Schmidt, Barb
99. Schmidt, Bobbi
100. Schmidt, Dustin
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101. Schmidt, Jean
102. Schmidt, Olathe
103. Schmidt, Ted E.
104. Schumacher, Carrie
105. Schumacher, Steve
106. Shouldis, Carolyn
107. Shouldis, Wayne
108. Sinclair, Bill
109. Sinclair, Kim
110. Starkjohann, Marvin
111. Sumners, Sharon
112. Tucker, Lance
113. Tucker Link
114. Tucker, Logan
115. Tucker Nadine
116. Tucker, Talon
117. Tucker. Tracy
118. Tucker, Tyrell
119. Twite, Emma
120. Twite, Stacy
121. Twite, Steve
122. Vos. Doris
123. West, Rose
124. Woodward, Jeannine
WHITE RIVER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2011
CONSTITUENTS:
1. Astleford, Evelyn
2. Bachelor, Randy
3. Bachelor, Shelly
4. Bierema, Brenda
5. Bierema, Harvey,
6. Blom, Linda
7. Brandis, Emma
8. Bryan, Heidi
9. Cady, Gayle.
10. Dimond, Linda
11, Dimond, Ron
12. Earll, Duane
13. Egleston, John
14. Everhard, Mike
15. Fairbanks, Heather
16. Gesinger, Joe.
17. Glynn, Matt
18. Harrison, Larry
19. Hight, Clifford “Tenny”
20. Hight, Don
21. Hight, Gene
22. Hight, Iva
23. Hight, Loren
24. Hollar, Tim
25. Horsley, Cathy
26. Horsley, Les
27. Hutchinson, Bill
28. Hutchinson, Clay
29. Hutchinson, Chris
30. Hutchinson, Kacy
31. Iwan, Jean
32. Iwan, Roland
33. Jans, Bernice
34. Kierstead, Rocky
35. Knispel, Charles
36. Krogman, Blaine
37. Krogman, Casey
38. Krogman, Dan
39. Krogman, Eunice
40. Krogman, Harold
41. Krogman, Jordan
42. Krogman, Kara
43. Krogman, Troy
44. LeBeouf, John
45. Lolley, Ken
46. Lolley, Mary Jane
47. Manke, Glenda
48. Manke, Jerry
49. Piper, Casey
50. Piper, Charlotte
51. Piper, Harold
52. Piper, Kay
53. Sharpfish, Iris
54. Sherwood, Lois
55. Strain, Bret
56. Strain, Don
57. Strain, Gina
58. Stromer, Donna
59. Stromer, Patti
60. Sumners, Pat
61. Tucker, Allen
62. Tucker, Ila
63. Williams, Marvin
Affiliate Members
1. Masartis, Russell
Prepatory Members
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PASTOR'S REPORT FOR 2011 CHARGE CONFERENCE
This year has been an exciting year, now having completed one full cycle of the church year in the Todd Mellette
Larger Parish of the United Methodist Church. I was privileged to take the lead in the funeral service retired pastor
Rev. James Vos and again extend my sympathy to the Vos family. It was an exciting year in that we've seen
attendance increasing at both churches, as well as membership. It was exciting to have our DS with us for the
special Confirmation and membership Sunday in May. We had a great Lenten series at both churches, special
Christmas and Easter services, as well as the regular Sunday worship services. I appreciate the lay leadership
during worship and the folks who share their musical gifts.
Special Services:
Funerals: Florence Dimond (Wood), Rev. Vos, Darlene Hutchinson, Ronald Deutsch, Delvin Meyer, Mildred
Harrison, Sylvia Draine (burial at Wood)
Baptisms: Remington Edwards, Braylee M. Barrera
Weddings: Miles and Grace Krogman, Terami and Rian Edwards
Community: Mission Good Friday Service, Baccalaureate. speaker at WR High School, Mellette County
Centennial Community Church Service
Continuing Education: This year I was unable to attend Conference sponsored continuing education events, other
than the March meeting in Watertown where we had a team of 4. I have been working with Ed Parselles of Lakota
CARE on alcohol and outpatient treatment program, attending the (lecture) sessions, and being a pastoral
counselor for the clients. My plan is to attend the Congress on Evangelism January 3-6, in Nashville. Jerry will
attend with me as there is a track for lay ministry.
Mission Trips: Jerry and I spent a week in Honduras in January on a Medical Mission trip. I finally got to Sager
Brown in Baldwin, Louisiana in June, missed Annual Conference for the first time since coming back to the
Dakotas as a pastor! I continue to be involved at Tree of Life, both on the board and as a volunteer.
Community Involvement: Mellette County Historical Society, WR Lions Club, School activities as time permits,
Rosebud Ministerial Association. The White River Ministerial is very loosely organized and meets as need via email primarily.
The White River church has some goals for this year, after meeting with Jodi Cataldo, such as a corn bag toss
game league at the church this winter, a games night, men's breakfast, Facebook page for the church, and so
forth. All of these are ways for the church to welcome people in a non-worship setting, which it is our prayer will
lead into an opportunity to gather for worship.
The Mission church and I will discuss some goals at the next board meeting: an Advent event, family nights during
the winter, a children's program after school at the Klein school once a month or some thing like that....
I thank Jerry, my husband, for his help and support in ministry and thank these two wonderful congregations for
your support of us in our fostering adventure as well as in all of the ministries that happen through our churches. It
is exciting to see you grow in faith and love in our communities.
MISSION CHURCH REPORT
On Super Bowl Day we had ‘Souper Bowl’ Sunday and collected cans of soup to donate to Tree of Life. Some of
our members continue to help out at Tree of Life on Thursdays when they can. During Lent, we had a small, but
faithful Lenten breakfast group meeting at the church, using Rob Bell’s Nooma series.
The Turkey Fall Supper in October served a good crowd with lots of good food and socialization. We are planning
our supper for November 5 this fall!
The Hanging of the Greens in December was a good time for those there with potluck, singing, and making the
church festive for the Christmas season.
This spring two of our church youths, Elizabeth Klein and Lottie Grimshaw, participated in youth classes and
joined our church. We welcome both of them. Elizabeth helps with Sunday School.
In July, long time church member Delvin Meyers died and the funeral was held at the church.
Last summer we had two ‘No-bake’ sales, one in June and one in July, to help raise money for church expenses. In
September we had a real bake sale. The weather was nice and the cinnamon rolls went fast.
In August, member Kati Jo Klein was married to Kyle Sykora at the United Methodist Church in Winner.
This fall six health kits and money donations were sent to the In-gathering. Four Backpacks were given for the
North Dakota project, along with two Children’s Toy Bags.
We have a Sunday school class again this fall after several years without one. Thank you to Marlette Glanzer.
An exciting was a VIM team from Wichita, Kansas spending several days doing repairs in and on our church
building. The roof is holding and the flies aren’t getting in, for which are grateful.
WHITE RIVER CHURCH REPORTS
EVANGELISM REPORT 2011
It seems like I just did a report for charge conference....and somehow another year has slipped by!
We have continued to do some of the same activities as we have in the past to keep our doors open and our hearts
open in the United Methodist Church; hoping to make people feel welcome in our church as well as our
community. Each week at our worship service we recognize those who have birthdays, anniversaries, or are
visting that Sunday with us, with a scripture card, loaf of bread, cookies, or other small treat. Doris has been
sending get well, anniversary, sympathy, or "whatever" cards to fit the occasion to people among our church
family to let them know we care about them and what is happening in their life is important to us. Whether it be a
good thing or a concern. We have updated the little kids "pew bags" to help keep little ones entertained during the
worship service. Amy has headed up the "fix a meal" for those in need when the time arises. The church ran the
concession stand at the Frontier Days Ranch Rodeo and held the annual breakfast that Sunday morning to raise
money for youth and general church funding. Later in September we also had the concession stand for a roping
that was postponed from Frontier Days weekend. Not only for money reasons, we feel it is important to let the
community be aware that we are a church at work! We normally do something for the teachers at the beginning of
the school year, which didn't happen this year due to conflicts in scheduling, so we will still try to do an in-service
meal or something at a later date. We continue working to make our sanctuary our home, and our home a
sanctuary.
Phoebe Krogman
Evangelism Chair
WORSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT
In 2011 the worship committee has assisted in planning worship services including a change of order of the
service, planning hymns on a monthly basis, planning seasonal services (Lent and Advent) and also finding
Sundays like Native American Day, World Communion Sunday and Homecoming Sunday, just to name a few.
The worship committee consists of Chairperson Stacy Twite, John Gross, Rose West, Brandy Fairbanks and Betty
Carr.
Future plans for the committee are to keep helping with the hymn selections for each month, planning Lent and
Advent Wednesday night services, drama, weekly worship services, and the other needs as they come.
Stacy Twite, worship committee chair
WHITE RIVER MEMORIAL COMMITTEE 2011
The Memorial Committee is the steward of the money received by the church from individuals or families
in memory or honor of an individual. Often this money comes with a specific request from the family with regards
to how it should be spent. And other times, money is given with no specific request leaving its spending up to the
Memorial Committee with the approval of the Administrative Board.
Since the 2011 Charge Conference the White River United Methodist Church Memorial Committee has
received undesignated memorial money in memory of Rev. James Vos, Darlene Hutchinson and Mary Krogman in
the amount of $2757. $375 of undesignated memorial funds was used to purchase a screen for the sanctuary. Held
over in the account from last year was $3,265 designated for bathroom remodeling and this amount was dispensed
throughout this past year as the remodeling progressed.
All items purchased for the church with memorial money and the name of the donor are recorded in a
memory book on display in the church sanctuary. Serving on the memorial committee are Rosie Glynn and Katie
Jensen.
Katie Jensen - Chairwoman
WR MISSIONS REPORT
This spring pastor Linda and I traveled to the UMCOR Depot [Sager Brown] at Baldwin Louisiana. We spent a
busy week preparing kits for shipping to various points of need. Our local church continued to prepare kits for the
Ingathering at Southeast Pierre Church. We contributed 47 health kits and 9 school kits. We have continued
supporting several of the Conference “Special Askings”. We also continue to send things to the Tree of Life
mission and to the Rosebud Shelter. We appreciate our congregation’s support for our projects!
Jeannine Woodward - Chairperson