PINELAND
ANNUAL
REPORT
Under One, Building one, Reaching one
Pineland Baptist Church
5100 New St.
Burlington Ontario, L7L 1V1
905-637-0028
www.pinelandbapist.com
2015
Contents
Pastor’s Report........................................................................................................................................... 1
Associate Pastor of Care Report (Pastor Don) ........................................................................................... 2
Moderator’s Report ................................................................................................................................... 4
Church Clerk’s Report ................................................................................................................................ 5
Congregational Care Report....................................................................................................................... 7
Men’s Weekly Bible Study: ........................................................................................................................ 8
Men’s Monthly Breakfast: ......................................................................................................................... 8
Nursery Report........................................................................................................................................... 9
Junior High (Grades 6 – 8) .......................................................................................................................... 9
Senior High (Grades 9 – 12) ..................................................................................................................... 10
VBS Report ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Kids’ Awana Club Report .......................................................................................................................... 12
Junior Church Report ............................................................................................................................... 12
Pineland Women’s Fellowship Report ..................................................................................................... 13
Mom’s Morning Out Report .................................................................................................................... 14
Senior’s Ministry: ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Ministry of Support Report ...................................................................................................................... 16
Ministry Of Outreach Report ................................................................................................................... 17
Library Report .......................................................................................................................................... 18
Proposed Budget...................................................................................................................................... 19
Pineland Baptist Church Balance Sheet as at 12/31/2015 ...................................................................... 21
Pineland Baptist Church Comparative Income Statement 12/31/15 ...................................................... 22
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Pastor’s Report
I
t never seems to astonish me how fast a year can go by. The saying is
true: “A day feels like a lifetime, a lifetime feels like a day.” In this
case it we can use the same saying for a year. This is a time to allow us
all to reflect on what God has been doing here at Pineland this past
year, and also to help us look forward to what God will continue to do
through us as we walk faithfully
with Him.
I am thankful for the many opportunities God has given us to grow in the ministries that we have
throughout our community and neighbouring communities, opportunities such as Car Free
Street Festival, which allowed us to reach out to our community with the Gospel and to make
God’s presence and our own, known in our community. I’m grateful for being able to partner
with local churches such as Burlington Alliance to help our community and display the glory of
Christ in it. I’m thankful for the opportunities we have had to bring the Gospel to our streets and
parks. I am amazed by God’s work in raising up young men who seek God and who aspire to
take on leadership roles here. I’m thankful for the continued ministry to the seniors through the
many senior residences in our area and through committees. I am encouraged to see how even
during this time of transition, Pineland still aims to be a light bringing the Gospel to our
neighbourhood. I continue to be humbled by those who faithfully serve and contribute to the
ongoing ministry and life at Pineland. I am also thankful for God bringing Pastor Wally to us and
how he faithfully preaches the gospel and the encouragement he is being to the leadership of
Pineland. The list can go on and on, so as we look back, I have two questions for you: What
are you thanking God for as you look back on 2015? What are you seeking God for as we
move into 2016?
As you read the reports and summaries of what has happened this year, be sure to take time to
thank God and praise Him for what He has done at Pineland. Also, continue to pray for the
ministry leaders as you read through their reports. Take the time to thank our ministry leaders
for their service and continue to pray for them as the new year begins. Let us continue to pray
for our Search Committee as they first submit themselves before God and as they humbly seek
the man that God has already chosen for Pineland. Pray for that man's family as they will also
be transitioning. Pray for our Elders and leaders as we continue to lead and seek God’s will for Pineland.
As we enter into 2016, my heart’s desire and prayer is that we would be a church that makes,
matures, and multiplies disciples of Jesus Christ. Please pray with me as your Elders and Pastors
continue to strive to be a church that makes disciples.
2 Timothy 2:1-2
Nathan Klahsen
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Associate Pastor of Care Report (Pastor Don)
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015 has been a good year of service, for me at Pineland continuing in my half-time schedule which I
began in 2014. How quickly the weeks have flown by.
55+ Alive
Again it has been a joy and blessing serving with the 55+ team. Joan Visheau, Chair, Carol Dumouchel &
Marg Sylvester, not to mention Ron, Larry and Judy who, also, give great support. As you read Joan’s
report, you will note we had good monthly attendances and did a couple different events this year, like
a visit to Stratford, a Live Play, “Sound of Music” (and a visit to the new Denny’s restaurant); a
Remembrance Day Service, thanks to Barry Thorp, Don Yager, Jim Harding and Larry Sylvester, for their
participation.
Global Mission Team
This year the Global Mission Team welcomed Jacob Leavitt to the team. January to June – Missionary
videos from Paul & Melissa Ewing, Roman & Vicki Gehring, Bud & Lois Fuchs were shown in our Sunday
AM services. We rejoiced to see Cassie Blundell take training and spend 6 weeks in Haiti, serving with
“Teens International”. Great to see God raising up future leaders in our midst with a heart for Missions.
As we look forward into 2016, we welcome Tom Ryan, of the Elder Board, to become the new chair
replacing myself. We also will say goodbye to Naomi Asuncion and Heather Carless after 4 years of
faithful service. Thank you Ladies for your leadership and help on our GMT. We look forward to adding
several others interested in GMT. Jorge & Marta Sedaca, also our missionaries, have served in our midst
in a variety of ways, speaking and music in Sunday services, teaching ladies groups and sponsoring this
year’s Chosen People Conference at Peoples Church with featured speaker Joel Rosenberg. I, personally,
enjoyed taking their 6-day evangelism training course this past July – called Shalom Hamilton.
The East Burlington Churches
The East Burlington Churches met monthly this year at Appleby United Church. An average of 60-66
Seniors enjoyed meals, the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Pineland ladies attended regularly with Carol
Dumouchel preparing 2 meals on behalf of Pineland Baptist. Rose Amor, served monthly on the Planning
Committee and Pat Dyche served at the meals as a table greeter and friend. It has become a wellplanned, volunteer organized community ministry to seniors, church and non-church folks. While the
meals are free to community attenders, every month has been covered financially with accurate records
being kept by Mr. Richard Hardwick. Sponsoring Churches of this monthly event are Appleby United,
Holy Cross Lutheran, Pineland Baptist, St. Elizabeth Anglican and St. Patrick Catholic.
Caring for Seniors
Judy and I, along with Doris Hall and Janice Kuzub, have continued monthly Chapel services at Burloak
Extended Care on Sundays and Appleby Place on Wednesday. We began a new and enjoyable activity
this past year, to Appleby at their request, providing a hymn sing, the 2nd Sunday afternoon each month.
Special thanks to Pat & Bill Moody, J.P. and Gail Cormier, Bill & Bev Beck, Judy Clark and Joan Visheau,
who have volunteered and given good leadership. The residents and staff are very grateful to Pineland.
We praise God for these open doors of outreach and service in our Seniors Community.
Pineland Visitation
One of my greatest privileges is the weekly visitation of Pineland folks, especially our Seniors. It’s also
wonderful to see many of our Seniors doing visitation to shut-ins, on behalf of the Sunshine Committee
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and others who just do it. As the needs and people tend to change, the ongoing marvelous recovering
of Ken & Sheila Markowski’s son, Shawn, has been miraculous. We praise God together for answering
prayers and recently for Jill & Tom Provencher’s grandson, Hudson.
This year as a church family we said goodbye to Dr. Roy Clark, Norma’s husband and to Betty Thomson,
Doug’s dear wife, and to Morris Russell’s wife, Morag, long-time friends of Pineland. The 3 services
were a great testimony to God’s grace.
Discipleship Group
Finally, the Men’s Saturday, 7:30 am, discipleship group; completed studying 2 books in 2015. 1 Peter
and 2 Timothy. Mark Petersen has assisted me in leading at least 1 study each month. It is great to see
these men sharing their faith regularly and this year, seeing Mark’s friend, Boris, place his faith in Jesus
Christ and now the follow-up begins.
In 2016 we will begin a new study in the Gospel of John. Please pray for Clive Hamilton, Gord Clark,
Mark Petersen, Paul Chin and Scott Dryden to grow in grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
May 2016 be a great year seeing the mighty hand of God at work in our midst to guide and provide for
His glory.
Pastor Don Clark
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Moderator’s Report
D
ear PBC family, let’s pause together, and reflect upon God’s goodness to us this past year.
Let’s also prayerfully wait upon Him to fulfill His perfect will, in the year ahead.
As a Church Family, and as individuals, we may face uncertainties of one kind or another, but Isaiah
40:31 speaks to our uncertainties this way: ‘But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not
faint’
At the time of this writing, we are still waiting upon the Lord to send us a full time Lead Pastor, even as
we search for His hand, pointing the way.
Be assured that your PBC Search Committee is mindful of Isaiah 40:31!
Be reminded that we cannot rush the process, if we are waiting for His leading.
We are blessed, and truly thankful that the Lord sent us Pastor Wally and Anita.
Pastor Wally began as Interim Lead Pastor in January of this year, and we have been truly blessed by his
gifted preaching and teaching.
Pastor Nathan has taken on a more significant role this past year, in terms of vision, structure, planning,
preaching and teaching.
Pastor Don faithfully continued doing visitations and overseeing Global Missions team.
The PBC Elders are in need of your prayer support, because of many challenges.
Some Elders have to ‘strike the balance’ between family, careers and serving as an Elder. Some Elders
are officially retired, and have more time for shepherding the flock.
Shepherding the flock is no simple task, and as already asked, please pray for your Pastors and Elders.
Most of you have already a letter or other communication from ‘Your Elder’.
Your Elder’s role is defined in Scripture, take a look at Ephesians 5:25-29,
Colossians 3:1-17, I Timothy 4:14-16, and elsewhere in Scripture.
In application, each Elder will focus on ‘his group’, be it visits, spiritual counseling, phone calls, a cup of
coffee and whatever else is useful in building up the Body of Believers.
The groups were defined by ‘family name’, and the group’s Elder chosen by ‘casting lot’, so that no Elder
handpicked the group he would shepherd.
Pray also that the Lord will speak into the hearts of potential new Elders. Constitutionally, PBC could
have as many as 10 Elders.
We are thankful for the many volunteers at PBC.
Elders, Ministry Leaders, Team Members, Teachers, Musicians, Audio/Video operators, Care to Share,
and all the other unnamed volunteers.
We thank the Lord that PBC membership did not decline sharply during this ‘transition year’.
But as we know, the Lord is not looking for mere church members and attendees.
Instead, He is looking for ‘a harvest of righteousness’ (Hebrews 12:11)
He’s commanded us to love one another (John 13:34), He’s commanded us to share the message of
Salvation (Mark 16:15) and He’s commanded us to feed the hungry.
So lets remain steadfast, ‘being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on
to completion until the day of Christ Jesus’. (Philippians 1:6)
Reported by Mike Brown
Moderator, PBC Board of Elders
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Church Clerk’s Report
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e have seen God’s faithfulness this past year as a church. 3 people have chosen to join Pineland
Baptist Church and 3 persons have been baptized this year. Praise the Lord!
Different speakers who have ministered to us in 2015 are:
Pastor Wally
Steve Twinem (Pioneers – Peru)
Pastor Nate
Jorge Sedaca (Chosen People Ministries)
The following people were baptized:
Chloe Forsythe
May 24th
Brad Barrick
July 31, 2015
Ben Henry
July 31, 2015
We had at least 2 people come to Christ this year through the people and ministry of PBC.
Boris Mitiovich
Spring 2015
Ernie Hicks
September 8, 2015
Highlights of the year:
Chili Cook-Off
High-School SnoCamp
Awana Grand Prix Racing Event
Good Friday Service – “Paid In Full”
Easter Sunrise Service
Easter Service “Easter Changes Everything”
Praise Chorus Evening
Go Team started up
Men’s Retreat
Work Day & Kitchen Cleaning
Awana Award Ceremony
Ladies’ Retreat
Car-Free Street Festival
Outreach Visitation
Collection of Lego blocks for Peru orphanage
Cassie Blundell Missions Trip to Haiti
Family Camp
VBS – “Everest”
VBS Sunday BBQ
Fall Kick-off
Mike & Hilda Brown’s 50th Anniversary
Tyler Hewson & Leah Grueber’s Engagement
NAB Eastern Association
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes
Remembrance Day Service
Ron & Joan Visheau’s 50th Anniversary
Jr. Hi Bedlam
Christmas Miracle Drive
55+ Alive Christmas Banquet
February 1
February 20-22
March 28
April 3
April 5
April 5
April 19
May 1
May 15-17
May 23
May 27
May 29-31
May 31
June 6
June 7
July
July 27 – August 1
August 10-14
August 16
September 6
September 13
September 19
October 23-25
October-November
November 11
November 15
November 20-22
December
December 9
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Christmas Family Party
December 13
Christmas Eve Service
December 24
New Year’s Eve Bowling & PotLuck
December 31
Muslim Ministry Prayer
Women’s Fellowships
Ladies’ Monthly Luncheons @ Mandarin
Personal Witnessing Courses
55+ Alive Monthly Events & After-Church Luncheons
Members’ Meetings
Hymn Sings @ Appleby Place
BIRTHS:
No new babies this year
Our membership for 2015:
153 voting members
2 members under 18
RECEIVED
Paul Chin (2.1.15)
Isla Chin (2.1.15)
Tyler Hewson (10/8/15)
Judith Manalo (10/29/15)
(under 18)
Cassie Blundell (11/29/15)
(under 18)
Sharon Costley
Church Clerk
TRANSFERRED
Maureen
Brydon (7.2.15)
Victoria Forsey
( 11.12.15)
3 Inactive Member
REMOVED
Renee Pearce (1/1/15)
Sandeep Repoody (4.23.15)
Pratusha Repoody (4.23.15)
Sonia Shiels (4.23.15)
Diane Westhead (4.23.15)
Denis Burella (7.22.14)
Audrey Burella (7.22.14)
Maddie Burella (7.22.14)
Jaide Haynes (7.22.14)
Ruth Manalo (7.22.14)
Gordon McCurdy (7.22.14)
Gord Merrick (7.22.14)
Joan Merrick (7.22.14)
Bruce Mowat (10/31/15)
Gail Mowat (10/31/15)
DEATH
Roy Clark (2.2.15)
Betty Thomson (9.30.15)
INACTIVE
Ruby Hamilton (11/15/15)
Bill Hunt (12.21.15)
Sara Hunt (12.21.15)
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Congregational Care Report
Care to Share:
Dear Church Family,
It’s year end again, and with that comes our opportunity as a
committee, to briefly report how we distributed the food and money
you entrusted to us, for distributing to the needy in and around
Burlington.
A bit of a recap:
When this ministry was first formed, its prime function was to help PBC members who were in financial
difficulties.
But over time, there became less of a demand from within PBC, for which we thank the Lord!
But as everyone knows, in the midst of apparent wealth in Burlington, there is much hunger, not only for
the Word of God, but also for food. The Care to Share Committee focuses on those with little to eat.
This ministry stopped being reactive, and contacted two of the local food banks.
One is Salvation Army, and the other is Compassion Society of Halton.
At that same time, the committee began moving away from just handing out canned foods and dried
pasta. Instead, because lines of communication were established with the above mentioned food
banks, the committee purchased what they were most in need of, at any given time.
This works because they have refrigeration, enabling them to receive all kinds of fresh or frozen foods.
The folks serving in this ministry are; Susan and Rick MacAulay, Bill and Pat Moody, Marg Sylvester, Joan
Millar, Clive Hamilton, Pat Laidlaw, Peter Boyd and Mike Brown as chair.
Their names are given, so that you can privately approach, to either donate, or receive the kind of help
mentioned above. The committee is guided by a strict code of confidentiality and trust; so do not
hesitate to ask for help, or to offer help.
Cash flow issues:
As cash reserves were trending low in the fall, a direct appeal was made to the PBC Church Family.
Unfortunately, despite donations of dried and canned food, the need for cash donations is greater than
ever.
So to be very explicit, this is another appeal for cash.
It’s simply a matter of marking on your offering envelope or cheque, the portion to be designated to
Care to Share. The PBC treasurer will ensure that the money is appropriately directed.
As already mentioned, Care to Share is also ready and willing to help those of the PBC family who need
help. The designated portion of your offering is tax deductible, so go for it, help the needy!
Sorry, Care to Share cannot accept any kind of perishable food.
Thank you and God Bless
Mike Brown, Chair of Care to Share
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Men’s Weekly Bible Study:
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ll men, young or old, married, divorced or single, are invited to the
weekly Bible study.
It’s held in the PBC library, and begins at 7:30 pm, every Monday except
during the summer months, also there is a second short break over the
Christmas season.
The objective is simple; to encourage each other in the studyof the Word
of God, to be guided by it, to pray together, to fellowship together, so
that we grow in our faith, as we grow and mature as men of God.
The study format is simple; one of our men will be designated ‘leader’ or ‘facilitator’.
His function is not so much as a teacher, but rather as a guide.
Typically, the area of Bible study is set in September when the new ‘season’ kicks off.
Each man is required to spend some preparation time at home, so he can share with each other,
whatever was learned, either from the group study, or from his own reading at home.
On a typical Monday evening, there could be as many as 12 men participating.
At the end of each night’s study and prayer, there is a short time of refreshment and sharing.
Again, there is a standing invitation to all men, regardless of age or marital status!
Bob Pring
Men’s Monthly Breakfast:
T
his monthly event, is held on Saturday mornings,
The dates are listed on the PBC monthly calendar of activities.
The breakfast is served in the PBC fellowship hall, at 8:30am, for a
nominal cost of $5.
By any measure, it’s a full breakfast; eggs, bacon, sausage, potato, toast
and juice.
As part of the Saturday morning experience, there is some singing; sometimes a few testimonies; prayer
and sometimes we even have a guest speaker.
You can bring your son a friend or a neighbor with you.
At some point during each summer, we have a special breakfast, to which ladies are invited, and there is
no charge for the ladies.
Attending one of these breakfasts does take away from your normal Saturday morning activities,
because we tend to be done no later than 10:am.
So please join us for breakfast!
Feel free to speak with any of the leading participants in PBC Men’s Ministry; namely Gerry Willard, Bill
Beck, Larry Sylvester, Alan Prescott or myself. We would be happy to have you just come and ‘check
things out’ and hopefully keep coming back.
Thank you and God Bless
Bob Pring
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Nursery Report
T
he Nursery continues to be a busy place. As God's Blessings are growing and
therefore increasingly independent, we are again relying on just two nursery
volunteers on Sunday mornings. I am also providing a schedule quarterly as appose
to four times a year, this seems to be working just as well and is less work for me.
This year we have added a new CD player and blinds in the nursery.
I would like to say a big thank you on behalf of our little ones and their parents to our dedicated
volunteers, you are truly needed and appreciated. We would also like to thank those who donated to
the nursery.
Please contact me if you would like to serve in this ministry, a rewarding position and an opportunity to
get to know other members. The nursery is open Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings for Family
Night and Thursday mornings for Mom's Morning Out.
Submitted by, Vanessa Lokos
Junior High (Grades 6 – 8)
Teaching:
rom January through June, Matt and Kimberlee Franklin taught a series of messages entitled “Holy
Vocabulary” where we explored words that are used commonly in church but that we may not know
the entire meaning to. Carrie Baayen and Marlene Knill provided snacks and led fun games. Dave Knill
spoke once a month answering questions the junior high children placed in an anonymous box.
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From September through December, Matt and Kimberlee Franklin began a new series of messages
focusing on women of the Bible. Carrie Baayen continued to lead games. Kimberlee and Carrie alternated
bringing snacks.
On average, we had 7 children attend Wednesday nights in the spring and in the fall.
Girls Nights/Guys Nights:
Once a month, the female leaders spent an afternoon/evening with the girls and the male leaders did the
same with the guys. Examples of some events were movie nights, snacks and chatting at a leader’s
house, paint ball, and shopping.
Bedlam:
In November, Kimberlee and Carrie took three girls to Muskoka Woods to the junior high retreat, Bedlam.
The theme was “Living the Dream”. The girls learned about discovering what God’s “dream” or plan is for
their lives and striving each day to fulfill His will.
Stick Team/Sign Language Team
In December, the girls and leaders performed a stick and sign language number to the song “O Holy
Night”. We hope to continue doing performances throughout the year. Working on this performance truly
bonded the girls and leaders and helped us bring in some new junior high children from the
neighborhood.
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Senior High (Grades 9 – 12)
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t has been a pleasure, as Steph and I lead the high school students, to watch God work in their
lives. God is continuing to mature these young men and women so that they may grow up to be
men and women who love Him with all they have. This is my ongoing prayer for these students.
It is also encouraging to see how they have been getting involved in leadership roles here at
Pineland. They are seeing that they aren’t the future of the church, but they are part of the
church.
Throughout this year, the high school students have been meeting on Sunday night to walk
through different parts of the Bible and learning Bible study methods. We started by going
through Romans and are finishing up this year going through John. It’s encouraging to see how
the students are being equipped to study God’s word and continue to grow. My prayer is that as
we continue to study God’s word, it would turn from text, to theology, to an outpouring in their
lives. We have also had the opportunity of going to SnoCamp this past February.
During the summer, at Family Camp, we had the opportunity to see two young men publicly
proclaim their faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour as they were being baptized. This
is always an encouraging time to see how God is working in students’ lives. Please continue to
pray for our students as they strive to live for Christ in an ever changing world.
Pastor Nate
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VBS Report
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t this year’s VBS program, we had an energetic group of children and
leaders go on a snowy Everest adventure where together we learned
about the mighty power of God, and how we can HOLD ON to him.
Each day, we focused on a specific way God has shown his power.
On Day 1 we learned that God has the power to PROVIDE!
On Day 2 we learned that God has the power to PROTECT!
On Day 3 we learned that God has the power to HEAL!
On Day 4 we learned that God has the power to FORGIVE!
On Day 5 we learned that God has the power to LOVE US FOREVER!
Campers formed small groups called “crews” and rotated with their leaders to the various sites. At every
site, whether it was the music, science gizmos, games, Bible story, snacks, or missions theater, we were
strengthened in our knowledge of God’s power and encouraged to hold onto Him in every situation.
Some children took on the challenge to commit to memory a few short Bible verses that reflected each
day’s lesson. Many children participated in our missions project by contributing toiletries, towels, and
linens to Helping Hands, a Christian organization in Hamilton that supports individuals in need. Many
individuals at Pineland offered a great deal of support to help everything come together – by giving their
time, resources, gifts, talents, and especially by being faithful in prayer. Through these different acts of
service, we had the great privilege of seeing God do what only God can do. He answered prayers, He
provided our needs, and He led us each day. And we trust that His work in our lives will continue!
Our ultimate aim through this ministry is to bring glory to His name alone, by providing a fun and safe
place for children to begin the greatest adventure of all – a relationship with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus
Christ, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.
Please continue to pray that God would grow to full maturity the seeds of faith that were planted in the
hearts of so many children this past summer, and that they would know the incredible power of his love.
Love in Christ,
Amanda Stoner
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Kids’ Awana Club Report
We are excited to be running an AWANA program again this year. Each night maintains a strong focus on
Bible memory and includes competitive games, and a large group teaching time. We are thankful to see
a growth in numbers this year and have seen both an increase in kids from our community and other
churches in the area. With the ministry focus of clearly sharing the gospel regularly, this has allowed us
to do so with more kids.
One exciting aspect that was added this year is the AWANA store. Kids earn AWANA bucks by
memorizing Scripture and participating in the games portion of the night. Once a month they can then
redeem these for prizes at the store. We have found this to be a great motivating factor to help them
memorize Scripture.
We are really thankful to God that He has brought new leaders and that those from previous years have
faithfully continued.
This year, mainly for administrative reasons, we have not continued with prayer partners. However, we
would love to have you continue praying for kids and this ministry as we share the good news and hide
His Word in our hearts.
Mike Stoner
Junior Church Report
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e are delighted to see the Lord blessing the junior church ministry this past year. Some great
changes were initiated in September 2015. We are very pleased to have added another age
group. Along with this addition we have created names for each group. The groups are now known as
JAM, CIA and FBI.
JAM stands for Jesus and Me. This group is for our children ages 3 to grade 1. In this group our children
are taught all about Jesus and what they mean to Him.
The CIA group is for grades 2 to 4. CIA stands for Christians in Action. In this group our children are
taught a deeper level of faith and how to put their faith into action. The topics here include: How to
Study the Bible, How to Worship God, How to Make Good Choices, How to Walk in the Spirit and many
others. With Biblical guidance our children are learning many practical ways to live out their faith.
The FBI group is our newest group. This group is for those in grades 5 and 6. FBI stands for Faithful
Bible Investigators. With this group our teachers are pleased to be teaching our children Inductive Bible
Study.
As our children learn and mature through these classes it is our prayer that they will learn solid
foundations of Christian faith and living. There are now seven junior church positions that we would like
to see filled every Sunday. If you are interested in helping in junior church ministry, in any way, please
speak to Marlene Knill.
Submitted by Marlene Knill
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Pineland Women’s Fellowship Report
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od has truly blessed our Ministry this year. Our young and old have come
together and planned an event for each month. This was our first year to
enjoy a fun evening. We started the year in February just putting the idea out
there. We were hoping that we would get some young people to get on board
with us. It was so eventful that the entire year was planned.
We had a movie night, a games night, a Mexican Spanish night plus other fun nights. We ended the year
with a Christmas Party and heard Bev Hadland as our speaker. She told us her story. We are still
looking for ladies to step forward and plan an event in 2016.
On December 15 we had a cookie exchange. We brought 2 dozen cookies. One dozen was taken home
and the other dozen was given to our seniors.
Our Ladies retreat was in June with Jean Ewing as our speaker. Next year is our 50th anniversary and a
great weekend is being planned. Our own Gail Cormier will be our speaker. Plan now to attend. It is
held at Guelph Bible grounds - a very beautiful place. It is like you are in your own little village.
We would like to thank all who participated and wish you a wonderful blessed New Year in 2016,
Submitted by
Carol Dumouchel
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Mom’s Morning Out Report
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gain this year we have said goodbye to two of our Moms
who have finished their leave and gone back to work;
Debbie O’Malley and Christina Katzmann and have added
Brenda Henry to our group. It has been a wonderful time of
sharing, growing deeper in God’s Word and praying together
for neighbours, friends and people at Pineland. We began by
doing the Precept inductive Bible Study method while looking up important themes throughout the
book of Galatians and Ephesians and being able to write a summary of what we learned. We agreed
that being in the word for ourselves was stimulating and exciting and we then had lots to discuss, think
about and apply.
We moved from that to study Beth Moore’s Video and Bible Study entitled Children of the Day a study
of 1 & 2 Thessalonians. That encouraged us to find someone to mentor, and to connect with those
around us in a deeper, transparent way and make deep friendships. God has knit us together closer
during this study. We made a list of all the people we see about us during the week and began to pray
for those on the list and began to ask God to surface people that were open to hear about Jesus with the
intent to see them come to faith in Christ and to follow them up. A natural outcome was to pray
specifically for those people that we are sharing with. It is always a challenge for young moms to spread
their time out in a balanced fashion to take care of home, husband and children and to mentor a young
sister in Christ and to serve in the church. Thank you girls, Amanda Stoner, Kathy Kulich, Kimberlee
Franklin, Brenda Henry and Stephanie Klahsen for working hard and showing enthusiasm to study the
Bible. Thank you also to Joan Visheau and Carol Hewson who love and play with our little ones each
week. Your faithfulness is much appreciated. If you have school age children come and join us as we
study together. You are welcome each Thurs. morning 9:45 to 11:15 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Clark
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Senior’s Ministry:
Jan 15th Games/Humorous Videos followed by a luncheon.
Feb. 11th Valentine Luncheon at Tucker’s Marketplace. Guest
speakers: Anita and Pastor Wally Mills.
Mar 11th Estate Planning. Guest speaker Andrea Parliament
Christian legal advisor.
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Mar 29
After Church Luncheon for all seniors. Catered by
Swiss Chalet
Apr 15th EFC Video-Euthanasia. Dorris Willard introduced Dr.
Dobson’s trilogy “The Fatherless/The Childless/The
Godless. Available in our church library.
May 13th Global Recording Network. Guest speaker, Rev. Roy
Grant. Lunch followed at Denny’s at Rio Can Centre.
Jun 10th Guests Allan/Florrie McGuirl. Short work session
followed by McGuirl’s testimony and introduction of
their book Waves of Hope. Followed by lunch.
July 8th
Mini Putt and pot luck picnic at Confederation Park
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Aug 19
Barbecue at Sylvester’s home. Lois Eubanks shared
about her time in Africa.
Sept 9th Tour of Springridge Farms in Milton with luncheon.
Sept 27th: After Church Lasagna Luncheon for all seniors. Barry
Thorp played harmonica/Gail & JP Cormier lead music.
Oct 14th Trip to Stratford Festival to attend “Sound of Music”
performance. Lunch at Arden Hotel.
Nov 7th
Gaither Vocal Band at Church on Queensway.
Nov 11th Special Remembrance Day Service lead by Pastor Don.
Special speakers B. Thorp/Jim Harding/L.
Sylvester. Luncheon followed at back of church. Cards
available for signing to send to our missionary families.
Dec. 9th Annual Christmas Banquet held at the Maitre D”
Catering facility. Guest speaker was Jill Broughton
from Cambridge who shared her talent in music.
70 in attendance. Thank you for your support.
We meet on the 2nd Wed. on the month. All seniors are encouraged to join us.
Your committee: Pastor Don & Judy Clark/Carol Dumouchel/Marg & Larry Sylvester/ Joan & Ron
Visheau
It is a joy for us to serve our Lord in this ministry.
Submitted by
Joan Visheau
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Ministry of Support Report
A
s we close the year 2015, be thank the LORD for our Interim Lead Pastor, Wally Mills who served us well
throughout the year. We are also thankful for the efforts of our Church Treasurer, Judy Barrick, who
will be stepping down from this position. Thank-you Judy.
The rest of the committee; Carol Dumouchel, Bob Pring, Ron Visheau, Wade Blundell, Peter Boyd, Sharon
Costley, Don D’Alesio, Bob Rook and myself, along with other volunteers have done a great job of keeping
the building and grounds in good repair. At the end of the year, we welcome Harold Lane as Treasurer and
Mark Visser and Bill Moody to the Committee to assist us with tellering and other duties. Don D’Alesio will
be leaving the Committee after the Annual Meeting in January. We thank him for his work over the past
several years.
Once again we have used the services of a local accounting firm, Beckett Lowden Read LLP, to prepare our
year end reports for Canada Revenue Agency. Also, J. Gelderman Landscaping have capably maintained our
lawns and parking lots in both summer and winter with Brad Barrick assisting with keeping the walkways
clear of snow.
Most of this year was spent doing engineering, surveying, and preparing documents for City Hall approval of
the installation of our revised rear entrance and elevator. At the end of the year we had raised
approximately $170,000 towards this project, and obtained a commitment from the NAB’s Church Investors’
Fund (CIF) to borrow up to $350,000 for this project. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring as
soon as the frost is out of the ground.
Other improvements and maintenance items completed during the year include;
 Shingle replacement on the sanctuary peaked roof after the windstorm in the Fall of 2014. Some of the
costs were recouped from insurance.
 Replacement of a circulation pump in the boiler room feeding the gymnasium heating system.
 Painting of the exterior of the sanctuary on the west side.
 New blinds in the Library and upstairs nursery.
 Repairs to the flat roof where the air conditioner ductwork comes in as we try to resolve the ongoing
problems of rainwater leakage at this location.
We have developed some Emergency Response Guidelines for use in the unlikely event of a fire or other
emergency. These guidelines will be used for training and drills in the evacuation of all personnel from the
building. In a similar vein, we have noticed an increased occurrence of emergency exits being obstructed by
such items as sports equipment, decorations, sound equipment, etc. As this creates an unsafe condition and
is a violation of the Fire Code, we ask all users to do whatever is necessary to avoid this.
Due to the fact that we did not have a full time Senior Pastor throughout the year our expenses were lower
than Budget. Throughout the year we monitored this situation and made transfers from the operating
budget to the Building Fund totaling $54,000 – PTL!
The Ministry of Support expresses appreciation to all those who helped out with maintenance and repairs
over the year, and especially to the members of the team who carry out their duties on a weekly basis
without much recognition.
Gerry Willard
Elder of Support
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Ministry Of Outreach Report
“T
herefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer
your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this
is your spiritual act of worship.” Romans 12:1
In 2015, God in His mercy and faithfulness has allowed us to partner with Him in ministry here in
Burlington. We have had opportunities to serve Him, one another and our neighbors in a variety of
ways with the goal of pointing others to Christ through our daily living.
Throughout this year, our GO, (Gospel Outreach), team has continued to serve our community and
surrounding neighborhoods with a focus on sharing the gospel with others. The GO team meets on
Friday evenings and all are encouraged to come out and see God working in the hearts of our neighbors.
There’s a place for each of you to participate, whether through prayer, handing out tracts or engaging
the community in conversation.
Early in 2015, Kevin Katzmann facilitated a ‘personal testimony’ course. It was well attended and it
helped to equip each of us in sharing the truth of the gospel and ‘His story’ in our lives.
PBC hosted our second ‘Chili Cook-off/Football Outreach’ back in February. The gospel was shared that
evening accompanied by great food and fellowship.
As part of our special ‘Easter Service’, many from Pineland distributed invitations to friends, family and
neighbors to attend this service where the good news of Jesus Christ was shared.
This past spring, we had the opportunity to participate in ‘Clean Up Green Up’. This is a city event where
we, with others in the community, help to clean up our parks and community together.
In June, Pineland along with another local church and other community leaders helped to organize and
run the annual CarFree Sunday event. While serving together, we had the chance to connect with our
neighbors and hand out welcome packs.
In August, PBC hosted our annual V.B.S. outreach program. Many attended that week and we closed off
with a Sunday BBQ that allowed us to connect with many families from the community.
This year we also had the chance to meet our new neighbors in the community by sending out teams
from Pineland to meet, visit and distribute ‘welcome packs’.
We again had the chance to partner with Jacob Leavitt in support of the organization ‘Young Life’. This
outreach looks to reach out to community kids with the gospel in local high schools.
A number of families from Pineland also participated in the Samaritans Purse Christmas Shoe Box
project for needy children.
Our Pineland family was also encouraged to attend the annual Christmas parade and was given the
opportunity to hand out tracts to those who attended.
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We also had the chance again this year to partner with Burlington Alliance church in a local Christmas
outreach. The ‘Miracle Christmas Drive’ project provided us a way to donate toys and money for needy
families during the Christmas season.
We were also blessed to have the opportunity to financially assist ‘Helping Hands’ as well as the ‘Miracle
Christmas Drive’ project this year.
We, as a team, (with the blessed addition of Carol Hewson and Kevin Katzmann), want to thank each of
you who have supported us and the many outreach opportunities this year. We ask that you continue
to pray and seek God’s wisdom in how we as a church family can effectively reach out and share God’s
truth in our neighborhoods.
Local Outreach Committee
Chair – David Knill
Members – Wendy Carter, Carol Hewson, Kevin Katzmann, Pastor Nathan Klahsen, Gillian Leavitt and
Faye Ryan
P
B
Calling
Library Report
T
he Pineland library has books (fiction and non-fiction), DVDs, and
CDs for adults, teens and children.
This year, we added 18 adult fiction books, 27 adult non-fiction books,
10 biographies, 25 children’s books, 1 teen book, 5 DVDs and 1 CD to
the library.
The library committee consists of Dorris Willard, Judy Clark, and Eleanor Pohl.
If you have materials that you wish to donate to the library, please speak to one of the library
committee before leaving the material in the library.
If you haven’t already visited the library, come and see what is available to borrow. There is no time
limit for how long you can borrow a library item. If you are looking for a particular item or need some
suggestions, talk to a library committee member; we would be glad to help you.
Submitted by
Dorris Willard
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Proposed Budget
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Budget
2015
Budget
2016
Church Supplies
Fixtures and Building
Heating Lighting & Air Conditioning
Building Insurance/ Liability
Custodial Services
Custodial Supplies
Landscaping, Snowplowing
Repairs & Maintenance
Photocopier Expenses
Office Supplies
Pastor’s Refundable Expenses
Conference & Education (Lead Pastor)
Conference & Education (Assoc. Pastor)
Conference & Education (PT Assoc. Pastor)
NAB Retired Ministers Fund
Capital Fund
Telephone & Fax
Wednesday Night Kid Club
Library
Nursery
Vacation Bible School
Youth Programs
Junior Church
Media
Global Missions
Local Missions
WMF
Audio/Video Supplies
Special Services
Leadership Training
Sound Equipment
Staff Salaries
E.I. & C.P.P. Expenses
Group Insurance, WSIB
Debt Servicing
4,000
6,000
18,000
6,000
19,100
800
8,000
5,000
4,500
2,000
5,000
1,200
1,200
200
500
5,000
4,000
1,500
550
100
3,500
3,000
950
3,000
21,200
16,400
1,350
800
4,500
1,500
1,250
189,300
10,000
12,000
25,000
4,500
6,000
18,000
7,000
19,500
800
8,000
6,000
4,500
1,500
5,000
1,200
1,200
200
500
5,000
3,500
1,500
500
100
3,500
3,000
950
2,500
22,800
16,900
1,000
800
2,000
1,500
1,250
196,125
11,000
17,000
25,000
TOTAL
386,400
399,825
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PROPOSED OUTREACH BUDGET
2015
MISSIONARIES
R & V Gehring
New Translation Family
P & M Ewing
S & L Twinem
Gerhard Du Toit
Jorge & Marta Sedaca
Future Missionaries (Fuchs)
OTHER
Short Term Summer Training
Taylor College
Contency / Emergency Fund
TOTAL GLOBAL MISSIONS TEAM
EASTERN ASSOCIATION
Eastern Association
EDUCATION
Camp Bonnechere
Student Outreach Opportunity
TRAINING & BUILDING
Training & Building
LOCAL OUTREACH (OTHER)
Local Outreach (general)
Seniors Community
Mercy Projects
TOTAL LOCAL MISSIONS TEAM
Total Outreach
2016
18,200
4,300
1,000
4,300
4,300
700
2,600
1,000
3,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
18,800
4,400
1,000
4,400
4,500
800
2,700
1,000
4,000
1,000
1,000
2,000
21,200
22,800
6,500
6,500
1,000
500
500
2,000
2,000
6,900
5,000
500
1,400
7,000
7,000
1,000
500
500
1,400
1,400
7,500
6,000
500
1,000
16,400
16,900
37,600
39,700
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Pineland Baptist Church Balance Sheet as at 12/31/2015
ASSET
CURRENT ASSETS
BANK OF MONTREAL
CEIF INVESTMENT
TERM DEPOSIT
PETTY CASH
GST RECOVERABLE
HST RECOVERABLE
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
219,465.83
50,000.00
0.00
212.79
-2,774.73
-8,824.97
258,078.92
FIXED ASSETS
LAND - CHURCH
BUILDINGS - CHURCH
FURNITURE & FIXTURES
TOTAL FIXED ASSETS
145,000.00
751,617.00
250,000.00
1,146,617.00
TOTAL ASSET
1,404,695.92
LIABILITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
DEBT SERVICING-LOAN
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Accounts Accrued
CAPITAL FUND
CARE-TO-SHARE
CARE TO SHARE/ NON-RECEIPTED
MEN'S MINISTRY
55+ ALIVE MINISTRY
Building Fund
CPP PAYABLE (STAFF)
EI PAYABLE (STAFF)
INCOME TAX PAYABLE (STAFF)
HST PAYABLE
GST PAYABLE
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
0.00
1,901.04
100.00
26,465.12
1,916.34
50.00
31.12
977.82
144,572.19
0.00
0.00
0.00
-22,408.21
-4,162.46
149,442.96
TOTAL LIABILITY
149,442.96
EQUITY
SURPLUS
Current Earnings
SURPLUS TOTAL
1,246,006.62
9,246.34
1,255,252.96
TOTAL EQUITY
1,255,252.96
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
1,404,695.92
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Pineland Baptist Church Comparative Income Statement
12/31/15
REVENUE
REVENUE
RECEIPTED OFFERING
UNRECEIPTED OFFERING
DESIGNATED OFFERING
INTEREST EARNED
TOTAL REVENUE
377,894.46
24,610.61
179.00
0.00
402,684.07
TOTAL REVENUE
402,684.07
EXPENSE
MINISTRY OF SUPPORT EXPENSE
Administrative
CHURCH SUPPLIES
FIXTURES & BUILDINGS
HEATING & ELECTRICITY
INSURANCE BUILDINGS/LIABILITY
CUSTODIAL SERVICES
CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES
SNOW & LAWN CARE
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
PHOTOCOPIER EXPENSE
OFFICE EXPENSE
TELEPHONE & FAX
CAPITAL EXPENSE
DEBT SERVICING-LOAN INTEREST
TOTAL SUPPORT EXPENSE
0.00
5,873.57
6,495.16
17,830.23
7,070.76
19,250.04
404.90
8,106.42
10,761.10
4,477.64
844.36
2,874.45
10,000.00
63,319.30
157,307.93
STAFF SALARIES & EXPENSES
PASTOR'S REFUND EXPENSES
STAFF SALARIES
CPP EMPLOYERS PORTION
EI EMPLOYERS PORTION
WSIB & PASTOR'S MEDICAL
SR. PASTOR CONFERENCE & EDUCATION
DON - CONFERENCE & EDUCATION
NATHAN - CONFERENCE & EDUCATION
TOTAL STAFF SALARIES
2,838.43
159,880.52
3,867.73
3,969.25
11,138.88
0.00
364.87
4,112.62
186,172.30
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
KIDS CLUB
LIBRARY
NURSERY
JUNIOR CHURCH
361.16
330.73
85.89
920.48
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
YOUTH PROGRAM
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
TOTAL CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
GLOBAL MISSIONS
MISSIONARIES
GLOBAL MISSIONS OTHER
GLOBAL MISSIONS TOTAL
LOCAL MISSIONS
MISSIONARIES ( DEAD ACCOUNT)
EASTERN ASSOCIATION
EDUCATION
TRAINING & BUILDING
LOCAL OUTREACH OTHER
LOCAL MISSIONS TOTAL
3,411.58
1,018.16
677.63
6,805.63
0.00
0.00
0.00
19,925.58
6,500.00
1,000.00
51.50
7,961.62
35,438.70
OUTREACH OTHER
OUTREACH (DEAD ACCOUNT)
NAB RETIRED MINISTERS FUND
WOMEN'S MINISTRIES
TOTAL MISSIONS
0.00
500.00
498.15
998.15
WORSHIP MINISTRY
AUDIO/MUSIC/VIDEO SUPPLIES
MEDIA
SPECIAL SERVICES
SOUND EQUIPMENT
TOTAL WORSHIP
1,448.38
3,743.58
414.17
1,088.89
6,695.02
DESIGNATED
DESIGNATED EXPENSE
TOTAL DESIGNATED EXPENSES
TOTAL EXPENSE
NET INCOME
20.00
20.00
393,437.73
9,246.34