Annual Report 2009
Annual Parish Meeting
8 February 2010
103 WILLOW STREET
P.O. BOX S  ST. MICHAELS, MD 21663
410.745.9076  Fax 410.745.5760
www.christstmichaels.org
Monday, February 8, 2010
The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ
The meeting begins with refreshments at 6:00 PM and dinner at 6:30 PM.
7:30 PM Annual Meeting
Hymn 525 – The Church’s one foundation
Opening Prayer
Minutes of the February 2009 Annual Meeting
Appointment of the Teller/Registrar – Mark Nestlehutt
Report of the Nominating Committee – Mark Nestlehutt
Parish Elections:
Junior and Senior Warden
Members of the Vestry
Delegates and Alternates to the 2011 Diocesan Convention
Comments from the Senior Warden – Christopher Whyman
Recognition of those completing vestry terms – Christopher Whyman
Annual Stewardship Campaign Report – Carl Widell
Finance Reports for 2009 – Ed Sipe
Budget for 2010 – Bob Burger
Ministry Focus Reports:
Parish & Community Life: Welcoming Committee – Jim McCloud
Outreach & Wider Mission: Talbot Interfaith Shelter at Christ Church – Pamela McCloud
Clergy Wellness: Sabbatical Update – Abigail & Mark Nestlehutt
Comments from the Associate Rector – Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt
Comments from the Rector – Mark Nestlehutt
Closing Prayer and Blessing
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Hymn 525
The Church’s One Foundation
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CONTENTS
Minutes for the February 2009 Annual Meeting
page 6
Senior Warden’s Report to the Parish
Christopher Whyman
page 8
Rector’s Report to the Parish
Mark Nestlehutt
page 9
Associate Rector’s Report to the Parish
Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt
page 11
Assistant’s Report to the Parish
Mary Garner
page 12
Report of the Nominating Committee
Mark Nestlehutt
page 13
Christian Formation
Adult Christian Formation
Adult Inquirers Class
Church School
Doris Fink
Mark Nestlehutt
Lee Thomas
page 14
page 15
page 15
Outreach and Wider Mission
Back to School Project
Judy Sandground &
Gillian Whyman
Nance duPont &
Dianne Shaw
John & Nancy Masone
John Hunnicutt
Mark Nestlehutt
Judy Sandground
James Campi
Pamela McCloud
John Hunnicutt
Carol Carlson
Children’s Home Foundation
Community Food Pantry
Community Grants
Community Youth Initiative
El Hogar de Amor y Esperanza
El Hogar Dental Mission
Episcopal Relief & Development
Habitat for Humanity
United Thank Offering
page 17
page 17
page 18
page 19
page 20
page 20
page 20
page 21
page 22
page 22
Parish and Community Life
Coffee Hour
Covenant Church Fund
Episcopal Church Women
Kitchen Committee
Lea Library
Men’s Club
Welcoming Committee
Fritz Riedlin
Oscar Carlson
Sheila Vaughan
Mary Riedlin
Robert & Lynn Barrett
Leo Foulds
Jim McCloud
page 22
page 23
page 23
page 24
page 24
page 24
page 25
Pastoral Care
Care Circle
Eucharistic Visitors
Knitting Group
Joan Zwemer
Jessie Weddle
Linda Spire
page 26
page 26
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Prayer Chain
Stephen Ministry
Stewardship
Annual Campaign
Finance Report
Budget Report
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Financial Accounts Description
Building & Grounds
Tellers
Worship and Music
Acolyte Report
Altar Guild Report
Flower Guild
Music
Readers/Eucharistic Ministers
Ushers
Parish Statistics
Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt
Lesley Moyer
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page 27
Carl Widell
Bob Burger
Bob Burger
Ed Sipe
Ed Sipe
Sal Simoncini
Ed Sipe
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page 28
page 30
page 32
page 33
page 35
page 35
Lee Hamilton
Helen Bower &
Judy Hause
Nancy Besso
William Thomas
Chloe Pitard
Bob Burger
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2008 Annual Parish Meeting Minutes
2 February 2009
Following dinner in Etherton Hall and singing of “The Church’s One Foundation”, the 2008 Annual
Parish Meeting was opened with prayer at 7:35 PM by the Rev. Mark S. Nestlehutt, rector. Jessie
Weddle was appointed as registrar/teller for the meeting by the rector.
MINUTES: Upon motion made and seconded, the minutes of the 18 February 2008 Annual Parish
Meeting were accepted as presented.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT: Serving on the nominating committee were Mark
Nestlehutt, Chris Whyman, Alison Sanford, Ann Roe, Bob Holden, and John Hunnicutt. Reporting for
the committee. Chris put in nomination the following persons to serve as wardens, vestry members and
convention delegates as follows:
Wardens to serve for a one-year term:
Senior Warden:
Christopher Whyman
Junior Warden:
Alison Sanford
There were no further nominations from the floor and upon motion made and seconded, Chris was
elected unanimously as Senior Warden and Alison as Junior Warden for a one-year term of office.
Vestry members to serve for a three-year term:
John Booth
Philip Parkinson
Judy Sandground
Sherry Sutton
Ed Sipe made the motion that the nominations be closed. The motion was seconded by John Hunnicutt.
The persons presented by the nominating committee, John Booth, Philip Parkinson, Judy Sandground,
and Sherry Sutton, were elected unanimously by the parishioners present.
Delegates to 2010 Diocesan Convention:
Martha Austin
John Hunnicutt
Alison Sanford
Alternate Delegates:
James McCloud
Pamela McCloud
Kay Perkins
The motion was made and seconded to accept the recommendations of the Nominating Committee and
it was passed unanimously by all parishioners present.
COMMENTS FROM THE TREASURER: Ed Sipe was pleased to report that the year 2008 ended
with revenues exceeding expenses by $45,448 and remarked on the generosity of parishioners.
COMMENTS FROM THE SENIOR WARDEN: Chris Whyman reported that Tim Clayton has taken
over the sexton duties from Robert Thompson following Robert’s retirement and is doing an
outstanding job. He also reported that the Care Circle is supplying transportation for those parishioners
needing it. He thanked all parishioners for everything they do to make Christ Church what it is today.
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STEWARDSHIP REPORT: Carl Widell, chair, was unable to attend this meeting because his mother
is in the hospital. However, he reported pledges for 2009 total $409,000 to date. Also, fifteen new
people have been added to the parish lists.
RECOGNITION OF THOSE COMPLETING VESTRY TERMS: Mark Nestlehutt asked retiring
vestry members, John Hunnicutt, Bob Holden, and Ann Roe, to come forward. He thanked them for all
their hard word over the past three years they served and each was presented with an engraved pewter
coaster. Craig English, also a retiring vestry member, had business commitments and was unable to
attend the meeting. Mark announced the retirement of Jessie Weddle as Registrar. Jessie, named as
Registrar by former rector, Erv Brown in 2001, had served as Registrar for eight years. Mark presented
her with an engraved oval tray and thanked her for her service.
BUDGET FOR 2009: Bob Holden reported that the income for the past year was $462,886 - $22,886
over what was expected. Money in the bank is $222,534. Our investments at this point in time total
$659,457, down 25% in value. Stock holdings have been moved to the Permanent Investment Fund and
fixed-income assets have been moved to the General Investment Fund. Estimated income from both
funds are estimated to be $34,000. We need $30,000 this year to make budget which is set at $568,275.
The budget for 2008 was $544,550; actual income was $536,000.
ESTABLISHMENT OF WELCOMING COMMITTEE: The committee members are Jim McCloud
(chair), Alison Sanford, Bob Burger, Judy Sandground, and Mark Nestlehutt. Parishioners known as
“Shepherds” have joined with the ushers and greeters on Sunday mornings. It is proposed to merge the
shepherds and the greeters into one group. Visitors and newcomers will be recognized at both Sunday
services. Media outreach to inform the community of upcoming events is being handled by Judy
Sandground. A ‘Bring a Friend to Church’ Sunday is in the offering.
SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS: Gillian Whyman and Pamela McCloud are heading up the Shelter
for the Homeless program which is scheduled for the week of February 22 – 28, with another week
scheduled for March. There are 121 homeless persons in the area and Christ Church will provide
shelter for five persons. This includes dinner, breakfast, a packed lunch, and sleeping accommodations
for five nights. All this is provided with volunteer labor.
SABBATICAL LEAVE FOR THE NESTLEHUTTS: Because the meeting was running late. Mark said
that he and Abigail would limit their reports on the upcoming sabbatical leave. The grant from the Lilly
Foundation in the amount of $45,000 has helped greatly with the finances for the leave. Mark and
Abigail will use part of the time reestablishing family relations and will spend the first two weeks with
Mark’s family in Georgia. The larger part of the sabbatical will take them to New Zealand and on to
Australia where Mark will serve at St. Peter’s College, an Anglican boy’s school in Adelaide, with Asa
attending as a student. While there Abigail will complete a directed readings program on spirituality
and spiritual direction. They plan also to go to Alice Springs and also to Perth on the West Coast to
visit with friends there before heaving back to the state by way to Tahiti. Abigail plans to spend much
of her time in reading, study, reflection and refreshing vows.
CLOSING PRAYER: The Associate Rector, the Rev. Abigail Nestlehutt, gave the closing prayer and
blessing and the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM.
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Senior Warden’s Report to the Parish
This past year has been one both of change- some of it planned and some of it unexpected- and of
continuing strong support of our many ministries and programs. There is not enough space to highlight
all of our ministries, and the reports on the following pages cover many of these.
However mention must be made of the wonderful job in the area of pastoral care that our Stephen
Ministers are doing. Stephen Ministry is a great calling and we are blessed at Christ Church with an
excellent group of ministers. There is always room for more and an area of need that has been
identified is male Stephen Ministers.
The economic downturn has had a disastrous effect on the part of our St. Michaels community living
close to or below the poverty line and the number of children in need of assistance for Back-To-School
supplies, year books, field trips etc. in our local schools has increased substantially. Our congregation
has responded magnificently to this challenge raising a record amount for our Back-To School appeal.
Our congregation has taken on the responsibility of leading other churches and groups in our
community to raise the funds and the volunteer pool to build a Habitat house here in St. Michaels. The
aim is to break ground fairly soon.
Our church school is in good shape thanks to the hard work and leadership of our new Church School
Superintendent - Lee Thomas, and The Rev. Mary Garner who have recruited some outstanding
teachers for this year.
Turning now to the changes - our clergy couple Mark and Abigail and their family were away for four
months on their planned sabbatical and we were fortunate in finding the Rev. Mary Garner to join the
Rev. Paul Winters who led us full time during that period. We are grateful to Paul and Mary for the job
that they did. Paul decided to retire from active ministry at the end of that period after serving as an
assistant on our clergy team at Christ Church for over nine years. Fortunately for us Mary agreed to
continue on our staff as Assistant Rector. We have also been delighted to welcome our new parish
administrator, Carol Osborne, and our new sexton, George Short, onto our staff.
We now face a significant challenge which each of us needs to prayerfully consider. Our budgeted
income for 2010 is below our anticipated expenses for the first time for many years. This has happened
at a time when we need to increase our staff if we are to continue to grow as a parish and to continue to
fully fund our ministries and programs. Many churches report that their volunteer pool is shrinking due
often to lifestyle changes that have reduced the time available for volunteering. As a result and also in
the face of increased expectations of churches for service by members and the larger community staff
needs grow. Unfortunately whether or not they are even aware of it many churches staff for a decline in
numbers. It is the view of our vestry that we must not allow this to happen at Christ Church and that we
would like to find a way to increase either the number and/or the employment status of our clergy. Our
parish has always found ways to successfully deal with any issues of this sort and we are confident that
this will be the case again.
The spirit and faith of our Parish remains very strong and we look forward to another wonderful year at
Christ Church, St. Michaels Parish.
Submitted by Chris Whyman
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Rector’s Report to the Parish
In some regards, the winter and spring of 2009 looked like all the others. We marked the feasts of
Epiphany and Easter Day, as well as the fasts of Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Inquirer’s classes
were held, newcomers were confirmed or received during the Bishop’s annual visitation. The vestry
continued with its focus on “Welcoming” newcomers and visitors and on evaluating our “Ministry to
Children and Youth.”
Yet, 2009 was also a year like no other in the life of our parish. While this may sound trite, it is a
statement of fact. Much of the focus of the parish’s life in 2009 was the rector’s and associate rector’s
four-month sabbaticals and the parish’s own sabbatical project. During the past fifty years, if not for its
entire history, Christ Church’s clergy had never taken a sabbatical. Thus, the preparations, logistics and
staffing for the parish during the 2009 sabbatical period took center stage. Our wardens, Chris Whyman
and Alison Sanford, willingly extended their terms to provide continuity of leadership during the May
to mid-September sabbaticals.
On May 1, 2009, Abigail, our children and I, began our four-month sabbaticals by visiting my family in
Georgia before departing for New Zealand and Australia where I was to serve as visiting chaplain at St.
Peter’s College School in Adelaide. The sabbatical was a wonderful opportunity to try new things and
to reconnect with working with young people. The cross-cultural experience of being in another
Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion also proved to be invigorating and theologically and
intellectually stimulating. Above all, the extended time to be with family was a true gift and one for
which I am always grateful to the vestry and people of Christ Church.
Upon returning to the States, however, I was notified by the Senior Warden of some ongoing staffing
concerns that required their attention and that of Bishop Shand. After conversations with the Wardens
and the Bishop, Abigail and I decided to return to the parish a few weeks earlier than originally
planned. Our Assistant Rector, Paul Winters, had decided to leave Christ Church and in subsequent
conversations with the wardens and myself, our sabbatical assistant, the Reverend Mary Garner, agreed
to join our parish clergy staff on a more permanent quarter-time basis. This was not the first staffing
matter that the wardens had needed to address. In mid-July our sexton was let go and our former
sexton, Robert Thompson, graciously came out of retirement to help out the parish. Shortly after my
return to Christ Church, the wardens and I reached the difficult decision that we had to make a long
overdo change in the parish office.
It has been said that the only person who likes change is a baby in a wet diaper. As such, the turnover
of three key staff members during a three-month period was not without its challenges for some of our
parishioners. Writing some three months after these changes, many parishioners have been struck by
the overall improvement in the feel and friendliness of Christ Church and how we are taking seriously
the mantra of being a “friendly, open and welcoming community.” Sunday attendance, which had
fallen dramatically throughout the summer and early fall, was back up to pre-sabbatical numbers by
late November and December. To date, Mary Garner, George Short and Carol Osborne have
contributed so much to the life of our parish and have brought many gifts and talents to our veteran
staff that includes Abigail Nestlehutt, Bill Thomas and Dominique Sturgis.
As we look to the beginning of 2010, there are many people who need to be thanked. First, Chris
Whyman and Alison Sanford, our wardens, deserve tremendous credit for their leadership during some
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rather difficult and trying times. Chris completed three years as Senior Warden and Alison two years as
Junior Warden. Both are looking forward to new roles at Christ Church. Four vestry members are
completing their three-year terms: Mike Clark; Clyde Sisk; Sheila Vaughan; and Carl Widell. Mike
spent his three years, first as liaison to Worship & Music, and then later as liaison for Outreach &
Wider Mission. In addition, he chaired the Children & Youth subcommittee of the vestry. Clyde served
as one of our liaisons for Parish & Community Life. Sheila also served as a liaison for Parish &
Community Life while being a Co-president of the parish’s ECW. And last but not least, Carl served as
chairman of our annual stewardship campaign during all three years of his vestry service. Their
leadership, guidance and camaraderie will be missed.
In some regards, moving into a new decade is an exciting time for our parish. Outreach & Wider
Mission, which has defined our parish for the past several years, continues to expand. In 2009 we saw a
record level of giving to our “Back to School” project that benefits poorer public school children in St.
Michaels and Tilghman. A new group of parishioners—many first timers—are meeting and planning
their June 2010 work team trip to El Hogar in Honduras. Our dental mission continues to thrive with
additional dental teams being recruited from throughout the United States. TIS, or Talbot Interfaith
Shelter, meets an emerging need in our county and continues to draw volunteers, as does our
commitment to Habitat for Humanity.
In all likelihood the “St. Michaels Faith Build”—a project led by Christ Church in conjunction with
Habitat for Humanity—involving most of the faith communities from the St. Michaels area will be the
defining project for us in the coming year. This initiative to build a Habitat house in St. Michaels will
require a substantial effort from our parishioners as well as others. It is an opportunity for us to rally
our support for those less fortunate within our own community.
Even in a struggling economy, Christ Church continues to be a dynamic and exciting parish in which to
serve and one with an unparalleled generosity of spirit. As one of the largest parishes in the Diocese of
Easton and with so many active parishioners, Christ Church still must decide what type of parish it
wants to be—a growing parish, a maintenance or “steady state” parish, or a declining parish. As we
evaluate what are the strengths and weaknesses of our parish, as well as the opportunities and threats
that we face, decisions must be made about our proper staffing, budget and initiatives. These decisions
will inform us as to the type of parish we hope to be in the future. The good news is that the choice is
up to us.
Once again, I thank each of you for your commitment, faithfulness and desire to do God’s work as
parishioners of Christ Church.
Submitted by The Reverend Mark Nestlehutt, Rector
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Associate’s Report to the Parish
Sabbatical influenced 2009 tremendously. Planning, executing and returning from sabbatical seemed to
occupy much of my time and attention as well as that of the parish in general.
As reported in 2008, the Nestlehutt’s received a sabbatical grant from the Lily Endowment. This
generous grant allowed us to take a four month sabbatical that involved a great deal of travel.
Additionally, it assisted the parish in hiring clergy to be present in the parish while the rector and
associate were away.
Planning and preparing to be away from the parish for four months involved many facets. Notably, I
recruited Lee Thomas to take leadership of the Church School program. By all accounts she has done
an excellent job and I am grateful for her faithful, energetic and generally wonderful ministry with the
young people of Christ Church. In the area of pastoral care I worked with our Stephen Leaders to
devise a plan for them to continue their ministry in a way that felt supportive. This included training an
additional Stephen Leader and encouraging the team to meet with our sabbatical clergy in early May in
order to facilitate communication regarding matters related to pastoral care. Most of our parish
activities take place between September-May and so sabbatical did not affect this area a great deal. The
one exception to this is the community-wide tent service. As always, Oscar Carlson provided dedicated
organizational leadership and this year The Reverend Mary Garner preached while the clergy of the
Bay Hundred Area churches covered other aspects of the service. During the winter and spring the
people of Christ Church enjoyed various fellowship opportunities as customary. In general, planning
and preparing included other details as well.
I was away from Christ Church from May 1st-September 1st. The theme of sabbatical was reconnecting
and renewing. Toward this end, sabbatical began and ended with family visits and in between included
travel to New Zealand, Australia, French Polynesia and California. The four months of sabbatical gave
me a treasured opportunity to be with my family in an unhurried and mindful way and also offered me
the chance to explore more fully questions having to do with prayer, spirituality and spiritual direction.
While sabbatical most obviously appears to benefit the clergy who go away, I believe that it benefits
the parish as well. During time without the usual clergy leadership the people of the parish have a
chance to look at things in a new way and perhaps to take on some new responsibilities. Together we
grow to greater appreciation of each other as well as test out and learn new skills that make our
relationships richer.
Returning from sabbatical was a process. Because of staffing concerns made known to the rector,
sabbatical ended with greater transition than anticipated. The time that I had set aside to process my
experiences and incorporate them into my ministry at Christ Church did not materialize in the way that
I planned. Still, it was good to return to the parish and to the ministry God has made possible for me in
this place. I am grateful for all the various experiences of 2009 because through each one I have grown.
Submitted by The Reverend Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt, Associate Rector
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Assistant Rector’s Report to the Parish
Last Eastertide, I came to Christ Church to assist the Reverend Paul Winters during the Nestlehutt's
sabbatical and I expected to leave upon their return. Paul and I had a wonderful summer together,
enjoying what we called "our summer job". Free of the time constraints and responsibilities of the
program year, we worked hard together to make sure that things were in place for the Church School
and Rite 13 programs. We also took a fresh look at some aspects of pastoral care which resulted in a
twice a month Eucharist at Londonderry and the installation of a confidential record keeping system of
pastoral visits and contacts.When Paul retired, Christ Church graciously asked me to stay on. I continue
to assist with pastoral care and ministry to children and youth, as well as preaching and leading
worship. It has been exciting to experience the fullness of ministries and programs that have come with
fall and winter. My time with you has been a wonderful blessing. I remember Tatiana's lovely words
from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, "Summer still doth tend upon my state." and am
grateful that my summer job goes on.
Submitted by The Reverend Mary P. Garner, Assistant Rector
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Report of the Nominating Committee
Monday, February 8, 2010
In accordance to the by-laws of Christ Church – St. Michael’s Parish, the Nominating Committee for
2010 consisted of the following individuals:
Martha Austin
Mark Nestlehutt
Fritz Riedlin
Alison Sanford
Sheila Vaughan
Christopher Whyman
The following persons have been nominated by the Committee for election at the 2009 Annual
Meeting:
To serve as senior warden (1 year term):
Robert Burger
To serve as junior warden (1 year term):
Sherry Sutton
To serve as vestry members (3 year term):
John Masone
Rick Morgan
Fritz Riedlin
Carolyn Wasdyke
To serve as Delegates and Alternates for the Year 2011 Diocesan Convention:
Delegates
Jim McCloud
Pamela McCloud
Kay Perkins
Alternates
Neil Armstrong
Susan Armstrong
Elizabeth Morgan
Submitted by Mark Nestlehutt, for the Committee
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MINISTRY AREAS OF CHRIST CHURCH:
CHRISTIAN FORMATION; OUTREACH & WIDER MISSION; PARISH & COMMUNITY
LIFE; PASTORAL CARE; STEWARDSHIP; and WORSHIP & MUSIC
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CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Adult Christian Formation Committee
The mission of the Adult Christian Formation is to provide Sunday morning forums for parishioners
that deepen their understanding of and commitment to their faith. By word and example they will
demonstrate the good news of God in Christ as they seek to serve Him in all persons. They will
demonstrate their love of neighbor and strive for justice and peace among all people respecting the
dignity of every human being.
Toward the end of the forum calendar year, a brainstorming session was utilized to create a listing of
proposed topics for the upcoming year. After compiling and printing these topic titles, this listing was
given to forum participants for rating purposes. The results of the rating process further assisted in the
planning of topics for the next forum year. Clergy/staff recommendations were requested as well.
These topics included subjects involving Holy Scripture, church history, Christian theology, studies in
contemporary society, ministry, Christian ethics, and moral theology.
During 2009, thirty-three presentations were conducted by parishioners, clergy and guest speakers.
Two additional forums entitled “Meet and Greet” focused on people becoming more familiar with one
another. The first “Meet and Greet” was scheduled at the beginning of the first session in September;
the second session took place in January after the New Year. Everyone enjoyed having extra time
together to chat and meet new friends.
A listing of presenters for the past program year included Michael Clark (Vestry), Tim Fluharty
(Fluharty Electric), Edward M. Gabriel (U.S. Ambassador to Morocco), John Hunnicutt (Vestry), Liz
Kinchen (Executive Director of El Hogar in North America), Ryk Lesser (Green Energy Design), Jim
McCloud (Vestry), Fritz Riedlin (former Senior Warden), Larry Sanford (Horn Point Laboratories),
Christopher Whyman (Senior Warden), and Pamela Widell (architect). Clergy presenters were the Rev.
Bee Billups, the Rev. Mary Garner, the Rev. Abigail Nestlehutt, the Rev. Mark Nestlehutt, the Rt. Rev.
Bishop Shand, and the Rev. Paul Winters.
This committee led by chairman Fritz Riedlin who organized numerous weekly coffee hosts who
provided delicious and attractive refreshments for all members. Margie Steffens, an environmentalist,
introduced an organic Fair Trade coffee. A subgroup of the kitchen group kept our facilities in
immaculate condition.
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For the purpose of making our forum sessions more interactive and inviting, we introduced the use of
permanent name cards for each member. We are grateful to Tom Norris for constructing the name card
boards and Linda Doherty for printing the name cards. This new process has been well received by
both new and seasoned members of the Adult Forum.
Our support staff made it possible for The Adult Christian Formation group to be an effective vehicle
in Christ Church. Robert Holden, former Vestry member, continued to complete the task of copying
Sunday morning presentations on discs for our church library. We also introduced a portable
microphone for audience participation so that questions/comments could be recorded. Jim McCloud,
Adult Christian Formation Vestry Liaison, supported the Adult Christian Formation Group at the vestry
level and was available to fill in and assist the Sunday morning forums in many capacities.
George Short, our custodian, willingly arranged the room for all occasions. Carol Osborne, parish
administrator, highlighted our program news in the Sunday bulletins and produced our semi-annual
trifolds. Kim Liberatore-Stolz, Tidings Editor, published The Adult Christian Formation news monthly.
We are grateful for their untiring efforts on our behalf.
On December 13, I ended my six and one half years as chairperson to the Adult Christian Formation
group. This experience has been a God-given gift. It is with great thanksgiving and praise to God for all
of the members who supported our forums during my tenure. I have surely been blessed during our
spiritual journey together. Beginning on January 10, 2010, the Adult Christian Formation group will be
led by Chairman Carl Widell, former Stewardship Chairman of Christ Church. Blessings to Carl.
Submitted by Doris G. Fink, Adult Christian Formation Committee Coordinator
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Adult Inquirers Class
The adult inquirers class is for those adults who are new to Christ Church, the Episcopal Church or
Christianity in general. The scope of the class encompasses what it means to be a Christian and how
the Episcopal Church understands this question, as well as our own specific style of worship and
denominational history. The class met four times during February and March 2009. The primary text
for the class was Christopher Webber’s book, Welcome to the Episcopal Church and our principle text
for worship, The Book of Common Prayer (1979). Nine individuals attended the course. During his
April 2009 visitation, Bishop Shand confirmed seven individuals who had attended the class.
Submitted by Mark Nestlehutt
Church School
We co-hosted Vacation Bible School with St. Luke’s United Methodist Church this past summer.
Approximately 40 children from our community enjoyed a week of creative and evangelical fun and
praise. We had 15 teens from Christ Church Rite 13, St. Luke's, and the local community who pitched
in and helped keep our little campers engaged and on schedule during the week. It was a wonderful
community effort!
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Our Rite 13 youth also hosted the Easter Egg Hunt for the littlest of our parishioners. They stuffed the
eggs and came on a chilly Easter morning to hide the eggs in our church yard and kept the hunters
safely on our property.
The 2009/2010 Program Year started off in mid-September with a Commissioning of the Classroom
Leaders and Assistants during the 10:15 AM service. We had ten talented (and dedicated) adult
volunteers and several youth who alternated so that there were always at least two adults in the
classroom every week. This year we choose to have one integrated classroom with children ages four
through 4th grade (9-10 years). (Youth in grade 5th through 8th were welcomed to participate in the
Rite 13 Program offered on every other Sunday afternoon during each month.) There were 23 children
registered in the church school program and average attendance was between eight and fifteen children
weekly. Church school ran very smoothly this year thanks to Lee Thomas' dedication and organization
and the commitment of all teachers and volunteers -- plus a great group of children. While we were
using the same curriculum as last year, Seasons of the Spirit, we often substituted other lessons and
activities for the children, to try and hold everyone’s interest. It can be a bit of a challenge to contain
some of the youthful enthusiasm in the rooms upstairs! We tried a new approach with snack this year
and have been serving it upstairs in the classroom at the end of the lesson and activity. This seems to be
working well and makes it an easier transition from classroom to chapel, but we’ve decided to have the
children enjoy snack downstairs after the Adult Forum on the first Sunday of each month starting in
February so that the children can interact with their parents and other adults on those days.
The Rite 13 program has moved to a bi-weekly Sunday afternoon schedule to accommodate activities
which require more time to complete. This year we have been kayaking, been on a geo-caching
adventure, assembled Thanksgiving meals for needy Bay Hundred families, and baked cookies for
Youth Sunday services. These young members of the parish continue to provide positive efforts and
hard work for the parish and look forward to the Habitat Faith Build.
Some highlights of activities we’ve experienced together so far:
September – “Sundae Social” to kick off the Program Year
October – “All Hallows Pumpkin Project” carving with the Reverend Mary Garner
November – Creation of an All Saints Day “bell banner” for the remembrance of saints among us &
annual Advent Wreath workshop
December – Preparations and planning for the annual Christmas Pageant
The Christmas pageant was held on January 3rd, postponed due to the snowstorm on the weekend of
December 20th. Always a popular event, the pageant was a huge success and many commented it was
one of the best so far. It was nice to start off the new year with a reminder of what Christmas is really
about. Speaking of which, 2010 is underway and we’re looking forward to a special Youth Sunday on
January 31st. The class schedule for January through May will be distributed soon and we hope to plan
some special events each month for the children to participate in. We definitely have a great group of
children and adult volunteers – thanks to all of them and thanks be to God!
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OUTREACH & WIDER MISSION
Back to School Project
2009 has been another difficult year for many in our community. The number of children at or below
the poverty level has risen to almost 50% at Tilghman Elementary School and to 37% at St Michaels
Elementary School.
This year we filled 54 backpacks and many plastic storage bins with the required supplies for all
elementary grades and delivered them before school opened for the new school year. With the concerns
about H1N1 virus we decided to purchase large quantities of hand sanitizers and hand soap,
encouraging the children to use often, in an attempt to provide a degree of protection for all those in the
school environment. We increased the amount of supplies purchased and gave each school a check
with additional money to cover field trips and periodicals.
Normally our Back to School program supports only elementary children at St. Michaels and
Tilghman. This year, however, donations of college ruled paper and spiral notebooks prompted us to
visit St. Michaels High School to offer these supplies. While at the high school we discovered many
more students in need. Not only did they need basic supplies but there were students who were unable
to pay their insurance on the computers provided by Talbot County, and the principal advised that five
students graduating in 2010 could not afford their senior pictures or their caps and gowns. After some
discussion about expanding our program, we delivered a check for the lap top computer insurance for
20 students and for the senior pictures and caps and gowns. In addition we provided high school
students with 14 backpacks and extra supplies. The need for nine of those backpacks was identified by
volunteers at the Food Bank. We did explain to the high school principal that we could not promise this
help on a regular basis, but due to the generous support of our congregation we were able to do it for
this school year.
To everyone who donated, we do thank you. It has truly been a record year for the Back to School
campaign. You make a big difference in the lives of so many in our community.
Funds raised in 2009
Funds spent as of 1/17/10
Funds available for additional needs
during the second semester and funds
available to allow us to begin shopping
in June
$16,410
$10,541
$ 5,869
Submitted by Judy Sandground and Gillian Whyman
Children’s Home Foundation (CHF)
The Children's Home Foundation of the Eastern Shore provides scholarships to high school graduates
who want to pursue vocational and technical fields of education. The most popular courses that are
studied include nursing, early childhood education, radiology technology, computer technology, and
business management. Currently 106 students are enrolled with scholarships totaling $192,000. These
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students usually graduate within two or three years with a marketable skill, remain on the eastern shore
and contribute to our work force.
CHF also offers "camperships" to children to attend summer camps; about half attend Camp Wright. In
2009, CHF supported 92 campers totaling $29,000 – a 24% increase in the number of campers from
2008.
Most of the children and graduates who receive scholarships and camperships would not have had the
opportunity to attend summer camp or to pursue further education. The contributions which you so
generously give every year in November are distributed locally.
The Children's Home Foundation celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009. It has donated more than
$3.6 million to needy students and children during that time. We owe all our thanks to our generous
donors.
Submitted by Nance duPont and Dianne Shaw
St. Michaels Community Food Pantry
We are pleased to advise that despite the worst recession since 1929, the St. Michaels Community
Food Bank’s mission of providing food for those who need it - a need that has tripled in the last four
years - has been met in multiple ways through the generous spirit of our parish and community at large.
Children and young people have joined the adult members of Christ Church in assuring that no one
goes without nourishment. There are no employees or staff associated with this mission – every single
penny donated is used to provide food for our most impoverished and vulnerable neighbors.
Here are some highlights and new initiatives for 2009:
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We prepared an unprecedented number of Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets for our
community. Our thanks to our Rite 13 youth at Thanksgiving and (in our absence) to Mary
Ellen Olcese and John Scofield at Christmas.
The Food Bank was “adopted” by the Vacation Bible School class this summer. Students
learned about the mission of the Food Bank and every student brought in one or more food
items daily to class. The donations resulted in dozens of bags of groceries for our needy clients.
The annual Boy Scout Food Drive produced more than twice the amount of food ever received.
The Girl Scouts, the Woman’s Club, St. Michaels Elementary School, Tilghman Elementary
School, Talbot Bank, and St. Luke’s parishioners have all had year-long food drives,
fundraising, or both.
St. Michaels Farmer’s Market vendors now graciously donate fresh vegetables every Saturday
in season. These are collected and refrigerated in the Christ Church parish hall fridge and
distributed by volunteers to clients later in the week.
Regular service hours have been established: Mondays 9:00 to 11:00 AM, Thursdays 3:00 to
5:00 PM and one Thursday evening a month from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. A volunteer is there to
assist clients in selecting foods based on their specific family size and nutritional or medical
needs.
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We have established an additional low income housing contact to assist in helping provide food
to shut-ins.
Major cash donations and grants for the year include Christmas in St. Michaels, St. Michaels
Rotary, Crop Walk, Empty Bowls, and the St. Michaels Food and Wine Festival. Our thanks go
out to every community member assisting these volunteer service clubs and programs.
Perhaps the greatest gift received in the history of the St. Michaels Food Bank is the check for
over $4,000 in completely unsolicited Christmas gifts from Christ Church parishioners. What a
true gift!
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Our finances remain strong thanks to all your work and generous support.
Submitted by John and Nancy Masone
Community Grants
With an emphasis on the youth in our area, the Community Grants Committee undertook an outreach
strategy to ensure support to programs and projects we should know more about or not want to neglect.
The geographic priority order was our local Bay Hundred area, the Eastern Shore/Delmarva, the nation
and international activities. The committee met quarterly which enabled it to spread grants throughout
the year. The process for considering grants was formalized with requirements for more explicit and
informative written requests from grant recipients. The committee also began preliminary consideration
of initiating a matching grants program. A certain portion of its budget would be set aside to match the
support provided by parishioners for programs in which they are actively and personally involved. With
a budget of $20,000 plus $4,000 to be allocated for the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) the
Committee supported these programs and projects:
Bay Hundred Youth Task Force
Boy Scout Troop 741
Camp Agape
Camp Wright
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Talbot County
Channel Markers
Children’s Home Foundation
Critchlow Adkins Children’s Center
El Hogar Ministries & Dental Clinic
Episcopal relief and Development (MDG)
For All Seasons
Girl Scout Troop 799
Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance (MDG)
St. Michaels Youth & Law Enforcement
St. Michaels Community Center
St. Michaels Volunteer Fire Department
The Talbot Interfaith Shelter
Submitted by John Hunnicutt
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Community Youth Initiative/Wednesday “Teen Night”
The Community Youth Initiative is a joint venture of Christ Church and the St. Michaels Community
Center that dates to the fall of 2005. Teen Night is held on Wednesday evenings in Etherton Hall
during the academic calendar year. The program is an enrichment program for middle school age young
people from the Bay Hundred area. In addition to safe space and age-appropriate programming, a warm
meal is provided. During the summer months the program is held at the Bay Hundred Pool with weekly
Splash Parties. The program is funded from a line item under the Outreach and Wider Mission area of
our annual operating budget. In 2009 we undertook a review of the project and in conjunction with the
Community Center the “Teen Night” program was relocated to the Community Center’s new in-town
location on Railroad Avenue.
Submitted by Mark Nestlehutt
El Hogar de Amor Y Esperanza (the Home of Love and Hope)
The involvement of Christ Church with the children and staff of El Hogar in Tegucigalpa, Honduras
began in 2004. Parishioner work teams visited in May 2005, May 2006, and March 2007. A trip
planned for May 2008 was cancelled due to a hurricane and an airliner crash at Tegucigalpa
International Airport.
Funds to support the orphanage and school were raised in 2008 from the proceeds of our Fabulous Fish
Fry Fiesta. Another Fish Fry Fiesta, sure to be fabulous, will be held this year on March 12, 2010 to
support this outreach.
Liz Kinchen, Director of El Hogar Ministries, Inc., preached at both services and led Adult Forum in
October. Another Christ Church work team is being organized for the summer of 2010.
Submitted by Judy Sandground with input from Abigail Nestlehutt
El Hogar Dental Mission
This past year was a busy year for the dental mission program. The completion of much needed storage
space and new sink area was a great help.
In mid March, the first dental team from Christ Church spent nine days at El Hogar. A team of four
headed by Dr. Campi examined some 70-plus new kids and treated many of 400 children at El Hogar
that week. The following week, Dr. Holston from Easton brought his staff with him and continued to
treat the children. This was followed by a child specialist, Dr. Rozanski, from Florida. He and his staff
spent a week in May at the Clinic.
Dr. Campi, a dental assistant and a dental technician from Schein Dental Company returned in
September to treat some and do maintenance work on all the equipment. A team from Fredericksburg,
Virginia followed them as the final week of work in 2009.
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2010 promises to be another successful year with three teams scheduled to work a week at a time at the
clinic. The first trip is scheduled for February 4th through the 13th. The same team that has gone for the
past three years from Christ Church will again make the mission trip to treat the children. Two teams
from Easton will follow in May. Dr. Holston’s office staff will return for the second time and will be
followed by one of his classmates, a child specialist Dr William Houck. Each will spend a week
treating the children.
The program is on solid ground. We still are looking for other dental teams that are willing to go and
heal those in need. Please let us know if your dentist would be willing to help this mission of mercy.
I will be at Christ Church for the adult forum on March 21st to review and answer any questions about
the program. I hope to see all of you then.
Submitted by Dr. James R. Campi, El Hogar Dental Chair
Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD)
Christ Church has supported Episcopal Relief and Development for several years through an annual
contribution. This program is a compassionate response of the Episcopal Church to human suffering in
the world. Hearing God's call to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of every
human being, Episcopal Relief and Development serves to bring together the generosity of
Episcopalians and others with the needs of the world. ERD faithfully administers the funds that are
received from the Church and raised from other sources. It provides relief in times of disaster and
promotes sustainable development by identifying and addressing the root causes of suffering.
Episcopal Relief and Development cherishes its partnerships within the Anglican Communion, with
ecumenical bodies and with others who share a common vision for justice and peace among all people.
Our parish’s contribution added to that of others as well as individual and corporate donors allowed
ERD to provide services to almost 3 million people in 46 countries in 2008. With a budget of just over
$20 million, 92% of all donor dollars go directly to programs (administrative and fundraising expenses
of 15% are offset by Mission Society contributions). As a result, ERD meets established measures of
donor efficiency. Christ Church’s support of ERD will allow it to continue its commitments to:
Alleviating Hunger and Improving Food Supply
Creating Economic Opportunities and Strengthening Communities
Promoting Health and Fighting Disease
Responding to Disasters and Rebuilding Communities
For further information on the work of ERD, visit their website at er-d.org.
Submitted by Pamela McCloud
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Habitat for Humanity
A Habitat “Partner in Faith” and a leader in the “St. Michaels Faith Build”
Christ Church continued its active support of Habitat for Humanity Choptank. As a committed “Partner
in Faith” we offered our prayers for Habitat and its volunteers; we continued our annual financial
support; and, every other month we assembled a construction crew to participate in a current building
project.
Affirming our commitment, the Vestry early in the year decided that we would undertake the
leadership in organizing a coalition of local churches and a broad range of St Michaels citizens to build
a decent, affordable home for a deserving family
In October we were joined by St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and Union United Methodist
Church in launching the “St. Michaels Faith Build”. The future homeowner met our parishioners
during recent Sunday services. After several months of effort the money needed to begin the project
was raised and the groundbreaking is scheduled for Saturday, March 13, 2010. Construction work on
the home on Brooks Lane will take place every Tuesday and Saturday. Volunteers from the three
churches and the community are being organized and schedules are in preparation. More financial
resources are needed to complete the project and active fundraising in the community will continue.
Submitted by John Hunnicutt
United Thank Offering
Two UTO ingatherings were conducted, one in May 2009, the other in November 2009, for a total of
$1,645.61. (May $792.00, November $1,276.00)
Because we have so many reasons to be thankful, others do, too.
Submitted by Carol Carlson
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PARISH & COMMUNITY LIFE
Coffee Hour
The coffee hour between services continues to run very smoothly. We have enough hosts so that the
burden on each host team is not too great. The clean-up remains a “team” effort, with enough hands
doing dishes and emptying and cleaning the coffee urns, so that it is seamless and quick.
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Special recognition must be given to Margaret and Al Naeny for the outstanding job on Founders Day
Sunday. The crowd at adult forum was “standing room only” and the fare was truly very special and
appropriate for the time we were celebrating.
To Margaret, Al and all the others who participate we give heart felt thanks!
Submitted by Fritz Riedlin, Coffee Hour Team Coordinator
Covenant Church Fund
We had one joint tent service on June 28, 2009. We started with a balance of $1,217.62, collected
$869.30.00 at the service, had expenses of $938.50, which left a balance of $1,148.42
Submitted by Oscar Carlson, Treasurer, Covenant Churches
Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
The organization of Episcopal Church Women empowers women to serve Christ, our Church, and our
Community. All women of Christ Church are members of ECW and are encouraged to participate in
our outreach activities, monthly programs, and fellowship.
For the second straight year, we raised over $22,000 for our outreach ministry through our spring and
fall rummage sales, Christmas Bazaar, and card party. The combined efforts of all volunteers, including
the men of the parish and our friends and neighbors, will enable us to serve approximately 25 charities
this year. In addition to the above charities, ECW distributed Christmas gift bags to people who were
unable to participate in Church activities and provided Christmas presents for children through our
Angel Tree project. Our parishioners contributed generously for the United Thank Offering.
Our monthly ECW luncheon/programs encourage friendship and camaraderie. We learned about the art
of paper cutting in January from renowned artist, Nancy Cook. Tom Orem presented a timely program
on financial planning in February. Our first Christ Church card party at Londonderry last March was a
resounding success with all tables filling up quickly. This “fun-raiser” brought in over $800.00 for
outreach. Betsy Taylor presented us with a fascinating glimpse into the gardens of Beatrix Farrand in
April. Everyone enjoyed our May trip to the Washington National Cathedral and the luncheon hosted
by the women of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Our annual June luncheon was held at
Londonderry Manor House again, to the delight of all. We returned in September to the Reverend Mary
Garner’s inspiring program on incorporating prayer into our daily lives. Our October program by Alice
Bower and Valerie Lamont introduced us to the work of the Women and Girls’ Fund. We all enjoyed
Lynn Freeburger’s November program on the restoration of the Asbury & Green Cemetery in Bozman.
November is also memorable as Jessie Weddle was honored by the Diocesan ECW at a Service of
Thanksgiving for Women’s Ministries.
Our 2nd Annual Interfaith Christmas luncheon and program brought approximately 80 women from all
the churches in St. Michaels together for a delicious luncheon and companionship. Afterwards, 90 men
and women filled the church for a stellar performance of the Easton High School Chamber Singers
under the direction of Chris Noyes.
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The Executive Board of ECW thanks the women and men of our parish for your time, talents, and
generosity. You have helped us to serve Christ, our church, and our community. Peg Orem and I have
thoroughly enjoyed our two years as co-presidents of Christ Church’s ECW. We thank you for your
love and support.
Submitted by Sheila Vaughan
Kitchen Committee
The ten members of the kitchen committee have worked diligently taking good care of our wonderful
kitchen. Two members are on kitchen duty for one week, every five weeks, and work with outside
groups who plan to use the kitchen facility. Using the dishwasher properly is our greatest concern, and
one of the team members is responsible for meeting with the group to assist with this operation.
George Short, our sexton, has been very helpful in seeing that the "hard to reach" areas, such as the
ceiling lights, gas stove, etc. are cleaned. He is also assisting us with the recycling of glass containers,
metal cans and plastic containers. This is quite a job and we are very appreciative for his service.
The congregation has been responsive when we make a plea for towels or dishcloths, etc. We need to
reiterate our request that all left over food brought into the kitchen for an event is not to be in the
refrigerator. This very much includes opened bottles of soda. Thank you for your help and support.
Submitted by Nancy Sipe and Mary Riedlin, Co-Chairs
Lea Library
The Lea Library continues to grow. We purchased books costing $116.20 and received several boxes of
books as donations. Circulation of books also continues to grow. In addition to a number DVDs, we
have also added CDs recorded from the Sunday forums. The principal problem at the moment is one of
space for books. We are in the process of shelving oversized books by themselves and removing
duplicate copies and unwanted books from the shelves to create more space. We expect to have
additional shelves for books in the workroom to house the duplicates. When all the above has been
completed we will have to remove computer records of books no longer held in the library.
Submitted by Marilyn and Robert Barrett
Men’s Club
The Men’s Club unites members in brotherhood and prayer and strengthens knowledge of local,
national and world issues. Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month (except JuneAugust) at 8 AM at Christ Church in Etherton Hall. Breakfast is served followed by a short prayer and
a wide range of speakers have been invited. Maintaining a level of interest and subjects discussed is an
ongoing challenge and some member have aided this.
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A breakfast donation of $10 is required to which $7 pays for a hot freshly cooked on site ‘gourmet’
breakfast and the remainder goes into a charitable fund. The group has contributed over $2,000 to El
Hogar and recently $1,000 to Habitat for Humanity. We still have $1,300+ in the fund to be dispersed
later. Membership remains at a steady thirty-five and our donations are testament to their loyalty and
support.
Submitted by Leonard H. Foulds, III, Chairman, Men’s Club
Welcoming Committee
I was a stranger, and you welcomed me (Matthew 25:35)
Growing out of a vestry retreat in February 2008, the Welcoming Committee was established to reach
out to new members for Christ Church and to ensure that all who attend are warmly received. The
committee is composed of Bob Burger, Mark Nestlehutt, Judy Sandground, Alison Sanford, Sheila
Vaughan, and Chairman, Jim McCloud. Meetings are held in the parish house, the third Tuesday of
each month.
Activities carried out in 2009 that helped ensure a warm reception to all visitors included: clergy
recognition of visitors; distribution of Welcome Packets; follow-up with visitors from the area; and a
rector’s reception for newcomers. Also, the genuine welcome from the Greeters and Ushers as well as
the parishioners has gained Christ Church a reputation as warm and friendly church.
To attract newcomers, the Welcoming Committee has worked to spread the word about Christ Church
programs and activities and thus help make us an appealing spiritual destination and home. Judy
Sandground in particular was responsible in 2009 for the excellent coverage Christ Church received in
local newspapers and publications. She also placed advertisements for Christ Church public events,
and new this year, arranged for a display ad in the Yellow Book. In addition, she purchased a new
sandwich board to promote Christ Church events. The Welcoming Committee also formed the Parish
Paparazzi this year, a group of church photographers who take photos of Christ Church events for use
with our own publications as well as for the media. The committee also coordinated the updating of the
church database and the publication of a new parish photo directory to be released early in 2010.
Special thanks are due to Jim Campi (until his departure), and Fritz and Mary Riedlin for their
organization of the photo shoots and follow-through. Also thanks to Kim Weller for formatting the
directory.
For 2010, we will continue the above activities and will also expand our welcoming efforts. For
example, during a special service this year, new members will be incorporated formally into our parish.
The Welcoming Committe also planned a new event, the commemoration of the 1672 founding of St.
Michael’s Parish on January 24th. The historically accurate worship services enjoyed good publicity
and attract wide interest. New as well in 2010 will be a web-based version of the parish photo directory
making it easy to add and update information for newcomers and old timers alike.
Submitted by Jim McCloud, Committee Chair
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PASTORAL CARE
Care Circle
Our Care Circle volunteers are an active group who happily prepare and deliver meals to those in need
of a little help through a difficult time due to illness or the happy stress after an addition to the family.
They also readily provide transportation for such things as medical appointments or occasional grocery
shopping. Our volunteers are always available for whatever needs are to be met. Of course, we can
always use more help and we very much appreciate being informed if you know someone who might
be in need, but is hesitant to ask for assistance. We always get more from these efforts than we give.
Please let Joan Zwemer or Abigail know if you would like to be involved.
Submitted by Joan Zwemer
Eucharistic Visitors
Eucharistic visitors are those lay persons licensed by the diocese to lay communion to the ill or persons
otherwise unable to get to church. Communion kits for this purpose contain wafers and wine which
have been blessed by the priest during a service of Holy Communion. Presently we have four
eucharistic visitors, all of whom have been dedicated to this ministry for the past eight years. During
the year 2009, 78 private communions were entered in the church register. Of these our Eucharistic
Visitors served 58, some in private home, some in the hospital, and other in retirement homes.
Submitted by Jessie Weddle
Knitting Group
The Christ Church Knitting group continues to bring joy and satisfaction to its members, old and new,
as they use their talents for the benefit of others. New members are always welcome to help us with our
work. The creation of knitted bears for AIDS orphans throughout Africa, prayer shawls for those who
are ill, baby blankets for the newest members of our parish, mittens and scarves for those in need, and
assorted items for the ECW Christmas Bazaar keep us busy and very productive. The camaraderie and
friendship that accompanies our work is an added bonus. We were saddened to lose two of our
founding members this years – Sarah Megargee and Mary Thomas. We miss their bright spirits and
gifted hands.
Submitted by Linda Spire
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Prayer Chain
The Prayer Chain at Christ Church is a group of twelve women and men of the church who pledge to
pray daily for a specific and confidential list of concerns. The group meets monthly for updates and for
mutual encouragement. Being steadfast in prayer in this fashion is one way in which we live out our
baptismal promise to “continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and
in the prayers.” At the end of 2009 Doris Fink stepped down as convener of the Prayer Chain after
many years of dedicated service. We are grateful for her faithful ministry. The Reverend Abigail
Crozier Nestlehutt resumed leadership of the group in the fall of 2009.
Submitted by Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt
Stephen Ministry
Our Stephen Ministry program continues to flourish – as of this writing we have a total number of 18
trained Stephen Ministers (two of whom also serve on the Leadership Team). Two of these Stephen
Ministers are members of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Also as of this writing, Ann Roe is
attending a Leadership Training Conference and we are eager to welcome her home to join the team. In
October, 2009 one of our Leaders, Aly Valentine decided to step down. Aly has taught all three classes
to date, and was invaluable during the initiation of our program. We owe her many thanks for her
thoughtful wisdom and insightful teaching. Tom Mendenhall ‘stepped up to the plate’ and went to
Leadership Training in June. He came back from the conference full of enthusiasm and ideas and did a
wonderful job of rejuvenating us just in time for the beginning of the fall schedule. Tom will continue
where Aly left off and teach future classes. We are hoping to start a “Men Only” class sometime this
year. To date, our team has ministered to 32 care receivers, ten are currently matched with care
receivers, and we regularly meet on a monthly basis for supervision meetings. We continue to be a
strong and highly dedicated team, eager and ready to be of help dealing with a variety of difficult and
trying circumstances – we are here to CARE and LISTEN.
Submitted by Lesley Moyer
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STEWARDSHIP
Annual Campaign
In 2009, our Stewardship Campaign continued to face challenges originating from a depressed
economy. We received pledges of $440,000, which is below our goal and below our pledge total of
$470,000 from last year. This means we will have to cut back on several of the programs we had
planned and in all probability will have to cut back on some existing programs. I would like to thank
our Stewardship Committee, Chris Whyman, Alison Sanford, Bob Burger, Chloe Pitard and Phil
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Parkinson who worked very hard in a difficult year. A special thanks to Carol Osborne who came in
new and got to work at once, with a warm, pleasant manner that made my job much easier.
Submitted by Carl Widell, Stewardship Chair
Finance Report
Christ Church St. Michael’s Parish is blessed with members who care very deeply about the missions
of the church and our ability to meet parish, community, and even broader goals. As evidence of this
commitment, 2009 ended on a positive financial note with income exceeding expenses for the fifth
consecutive year. This result was achieved in no small part by the vestry and members throughout the
congregation who exercised great responsibility in the use of church funds. Their diligence led to a
year-end surplus of $23,384. At a meeting of the vestry on January 12, 2010, a motion was approved to
transfer these funds to the Operating Reserve Fund.
Although the 2009 calendar/fiscal year ended well, some areas of concern began to emerge – problems
that will present serious challenges to our parish throughout 2010 if they are not resolved in the near
future. In the first section below, income sources for 2009 and 2010 that generate revenue for our
operating budget will be discussed. The second section will focus on 2009/2010 expenses associated
with clergy and our six areas of mission. In both of these sections, the aforementioned challenges will
be noted, where appropriate. Following the sections, budget summaries are appended to provide further
detail.
Section I – Income for 2009 and 2010
The single greatest source of income is Pledges. In 2009, pledges were somewhat slow coming in,
creating concern that revenue goals would not be met. However, nearly $40,000 in pledges were
received in December, the revenue gap narrowed, and the year-end shortfall was only $2,560. The true
extent of the problem became clearer during the Stewardship Campaign for 2010. As of the writing of
this report, pledges of only $419,000 have been received for 2010. This amount falls short of our goal
by over $90,000 and creates a need for vestry to approve a structural deficit-funded operating budget
for the first time in recent history. In order to meet our expense obligations under this budget,
substantial distributions from both the Outreach Account and the Operating Reserve will be necessary
unless supplementary fundraising efforts are successful.
In order to offset possible deficits in 2009 and probable deficits in 2010, a distribution of $36,000 was
taken from the Permanent Endowment Fund (PEF). This meant that income from investments
eventually exceeded budgeted amounts for 2009 by over $13,000. This positive outcome, together with
the generous contributions of people in the budget category of “Friends,” allowed us to overcome
deficits in other income categories and realize a final budget surplus of $6839 in total revenue received.
Section II – Expenses by Mission Area for 2009 and 2010
Clergy – For the second consecutive year, clergy has declined to accept the merit raise approved by
vestry. This generous act is meant to help meet the financial demands facing the parish in 2010. The
vestry has decided to keep all current clergy and staff in place for this year in the hope that economic
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conditions will improve and church revenue levels will increase as a result of stewardship efforts
during 2010.
Worship and Music – This mission area was under budget by over $7,000 for 2009. In 2010, some of
this surplus will be used to pay for important repairs to the church organ. Funds available for choir
section leader salaries have been reduced, and the overall 2010 budget for this area is nearly $2,000
less than last year.
Christian Formation – Although vestry was able to approve a slight increase in the church school and
nursery budgets, the overall 2010 budget for this mission area is $220 less than for 2009. Additional
savings may be realized in this area if spending economies realized last year continue.
Parish and Community Life – This is an area of mission that is comprised of activities where
significant savings can be realized. Through the careful use of funds, 2009 expenditures in this area
approached $5,000 less than was budgeted with large savings in Visibility/Advertising and the
Welcoming Committee. The 2010 budget reflects our expectation that similar savings can be realized
in 2010 without compromising goals in this important part of our church life.
Outreach and Wider Mission – Grants in this area will be based on distributions from the Outreach
Account. Although some grants may be reduced for 2010, it is not the intent of vestry to eliminate
these grants. Further, it is vestry’s hope that full funding can be restored if the 2010 stewardship
campaign is successful. All outreach responsibilities for 2009 were met in full.
Pastoral Care – The Stephen Ministry Training budget has been left at the same level as for 2009.
Over expenditures in this area last year were necessary to train larger than expected numbers of
volunteers and are unlikely to be repeated in 2010.
Stewardship – With our new sexton on board, expenditures will be more predictable in 2010 with less
reliance on outside contract help. Although utilities are projected to cost about the same as in 2009,
savings in maintenance, equipment, supplies, the annual stewardship campaign, and insurance have
allowed us to offset increases in administration and office functions. If we do not encounter unexpected
repair costs for our buildings, it should be possible to reduce the collective stewardship budget by
$1,349. These savings, however, do not take into account needed replacements for our information
processing systems and repairs to our heating and air conditioning units at the church. Since these are
costly items, they must be financed by a capital campaign separate from the operating budget.
Submitted by Robert Burger
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Budget Report
Budget 09
Actual 09
Budget 10
$450,000
24,000
38,000
$410,000
20,000
45,000
$512,000
$447,439
22,143
48,130
70
$517,783
30,000
1,000
3,500
4,000
17,775
$56,275
43,921
720
2,940
2,000
7,750
57,331
28,000
150
2,500
2,500
0
33,150
$568,275
$575,114
$508,150
223,614
166,139
57,476
223,885
156,296
67,589
208064
149,249
58,815
Worship and Music
Worship
Music
44,033
7,200
36,833
36,768
4,618
32,150
42,183
7,200
34,983
Christian Formation
7,420
5,948
7,200
Parish and Community Life
12,400
7,573
7,625
Outreach and Wider Mission
28,000
26,673
16,000
1,000
1,554
1,000
Stewardship
182,112
177,027
180,763
Property
Personnel
Utilities
Maint., Equip., & Supplies
Insurance (Property)
113,021
36,656
40,025
25,590
10,750
103,551
38,198
32,805
24,134
8,414
111,404
37,704
39,850
21,850
12,000
Annual Stewardship Campaign
2,500
2,450
2,000
Income
Pledge
Plate
Friends
Previous Year Pledges
Total Weekly Givings
Investment Income
Other Donations
Parish Hall Use
Wedding Donations
Sabbatical Grants
Total Other
TOTAL INCOME
Expenses by Ministry
Clergy
Compensation
Benefits
Pastoral Care
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$475,000
Administration
Personnel
Office Functions
56,336
40,436
15,900
62,824
47,085
15,739
59,759
43,759
16,000
Governance
Insurance (Liability)
Diocese, Parish Misc
10,255
7,255
3,000
8,202
3,550
4,652
7,600
2,500
5,100
Diocesan Apportionment
69,499
69,499
76,193
$568,078
$548,928
$539,028
568,275
575,114
508,150
197
26,186
(30,878)
TOTAL OPERATING
EXPENSES
Operating Income
Surplus/(Deficit)
Accts Not on 2009 Vestry Budget
Altar Guild Expenses
Storage Rental Expenses
Auto Allowance-Asst. Minister
Water – Green Street
Search Committee
**Adjusted Surplus/(Deficit)**
984
840
680
92
205
23,384
Value of Permanent Endowment
Fund
$787,574
Value of General Investment Fund
$231,089
31
840
500
100
(32,318)
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Assets
Cash
Liabilities
172,309
Total Current Assets
172,309
Westwood Trust Investments
1,008,663
Land, Buildings & Equipment,
Net of Depreciation
3,148,335
Withholding, etc.
Prepaid Pledges
Total Current Liabilities
10,181
45,800
55,981
Vestry Designated Funds
Total Liabilities
195,765
251,746
Restricted Funds
Acolyte
Walk-in Ministry
Permanent Endowment
Total Restricted Funds
Funds Principal
Total Assets
Total Liabilities, Restricted
Funds and Funds Principal
4,329,307
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2,350
55,218
787,574
845,142
3,242,340
4,329,307
Financial Accounts Description
Restricted Funds (principal restricted)
Permanent Endowment Fund (PEF)
Balance as of 12/31/2009
$801,808
In accordance with Maryland law, the principal (total of contributions directed to the PEF) is
permanently restricted from invasion. The PEF is managed by trustees appointed by the Vestry for
staggered three year terms. Monies in excess of the principal can be distributed for use by Christ
Church based on the distribution policy recommended by the PEF Trustees and approved by the
Vestry. The current maximum payout for a year is 5% of the average market value of the past 3 years.
If the market value of the fund falls below historic principal, withdrawals are limited to realized
interest and dividend receipts only.
The PEF was established in 2002 in conjunction with Christ Church becoming the beneficiary of an
income stream of a charitable remainder trust over a 30 year period. The Vestry transferred $50,000
from general funds at inception and the fund received a substantial bequest in 2005. The PEF is
currently managed by Westwood Trust of Dallas, Texas in a diversified mix targeted at 90% equity and
10% fixed income investments.
Walk in Ministries Fund
Balance as of 12/31/2009
$55,218
This fund was established with a restricted gift of $50,000. The excess above the principal may be
used by the clergy of Christ Church to assist in Christ Church’s ministry to members of the community
in need of short term financial assistance. This fund is managed as part of Christ Church’s general
investment portfolio.
Acolyte Fund
Balance as of 12/31/2009
$2,350
This Fund was established with a restricted gift of $2000. The excess over the principal may be used in
support of acolyte programs. This fund is managed as part of the general investment portfolio.
Designated Use Funds (principal not restricted)
Church Yard (Columbarium) Account
Balance as of 12/31/2009
$5,629
A Fund was established to account for income and expenses associated with the Columbarium and
Churchyard. Income is primarily from the sale of niches, and contributions received from time-to-time.
The fund is managed as part of the general investment portfolio.
Altar Guild Account
Balance as of 12/31, 2009 $2,198
This fund was established in 2006 with a bequest. Monies from this fund are available to the Altar
Guild for special expenses and managed as part of the general investment portfolio.
2014 Sabbatical Account
Balance as of 12/31/2009
$10,000
This fund was established in 2009 to prepare for another sabbatical in 2014.
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Back to School Projects Account
Balance as of 12/31/2009
This represents the unspent contributions received during the 2009 year.
$9,540
El Hogar Dental Equipment Account
Balance as of 12/31/2009
This represents the unspent contributions received during the 2009 year.
$3,091
Deacon’s Account
Balance as of 12/31/2009
$5,897
A fund established to support the ministry of Deacon, Jim Lea. It is managed as a part of the general
investment portfolio.
Education and Sabbatical Account
Balance as of 12/31/2009
$0
The opening balance of $10,282 was used as part of the 2009 Sabbatical cost
Men’s Club Account
Balance as of 12/31/2009
$2,299
A fund established to support the operations of the Men’s Club. Income and expenses are associated
with the activities of the Men’s Club. The fund is managed as part of the general investment portfolio.
Outreach Account
Balance as of 12/31/2009
$50,057
This fund was established in 2005 with a bequest from an estate and designated by the Vestry for the
purpose of supporting Christ Church’s outreach ministry. The fund is currently managed as part of the
general investment portfolio.
Memorial Acount
Balance as of 12/31/2009 $14,604
This fund was established as a repository for unrestricted bequests and memorial gifts to Christ
Church. These funds may be used for purposes as determined and approved by the Clergy and Vestry.
This fund is managed as part of the general investment portfolio.
Music and Choir Account
Balance as of 12/31/2009
$10
This fund was established to fund special music activity beyond the scope of the yearly budgeted
support of music and choir activities. Use is recommended by the Worship and Music Committee and
approved by the Vestry. The fund is managed as part of the general investment portfolio.
Operating Reserve Account
Balance as of 12/31/2009
$132,060
These are funds available for unforeseen or extraordinary operational expenses of Christ Church. They
are the sum of monies in the general investment portfolio minus the balance in designated use funds,
the Walk-in Ministry Fund and the Acolyte Fund.
General Investment Portfolio
Balance as of 12/31/2009
Funds in the general investment portfolio are managed by the Treasurer with direction from the
Finance Committee. The general portfolio was invested at year end as follows:
 Operating Funds
Checking, MMkt, CD, Petty Cash $172,309
 Investment Funds
Westwood Trust
$231,010
Total $403,319
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Buildings and Grounds
A note to let you know that this year we were able to complete the handicap walkway from the rear end
of our church to the double door entrance way of our church, thanks to the input from Mark
Nestlehutt). We hope that we will be able to update our heating and air conditioning this coming year.
If it is not possible this, then we will try to maintain our present systems. If you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to call on us. We hope this year will be a joyful one.
Submitted by Salvatore P. Simoncini, Co Chair with John Booth
Tellers
There are now 14 parishioners who count the weekly offering and deposit the funds in the PNC Bank.
The tellers fill out a report that credits each parishioner for his/her weekly offering. This report and the
deposit slip are then given to the parish administrator who enters the information recorded by the tellers
into the computer system. We greatly appreciate their assistance and would very definitely welcome
additional volunteers.
Submitted by Ed Sipe, Treasurer
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WORSHIP & MUSIC
Acolyte Report
In 2009 there were twelve acolytes serving at Christ Church St. Michaels. In addition to the family
Sunday Eucharist, the acolytes serve at the Easter Vigil service, two Easter Sunday services, and two
Christmas Eve services. Members of the acolyte guild are:
Lee Hamilton
Mason Roe
John Schofield
Caroline Bennett
Ashleigh Kerrigan
Zoe Thomas
Crucifer
Crucifer
Crucifer
Sub-deacon
Sub-deacon
Sub-deacon
Riley Weller
Katya Widell
Taylor Bennett
Helen Fegan
Sarah Fegan
Jackie Novak
Submitted by Lee Hamilton, Acolyte director
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Sub-deacon
Sub-deacon
Torch bearer
Torch bearer
Torch bearer
Torch bearer
Altar Guild Report
During the church year, Advent 1, 2008 to Advent 1, 2009, St. Mary's Altar Guild prepared for 157
services. This number includes 102 Sunday services with seven baptisms, four Evensong services, nine
Wednesday Healing services, four Christmas services, fourteen Lenten services, thirteen Palm Sunday,
Holy Week, and Easter services, four weddings, and eleven funeral/memorial services.
St. Mary’s Altar Guild lost a long serving and dedicated member in August with the death of Mary
Thomas; she is greatly missed. There are 26 active members serving on the Altar Guild.
Submitted by Helen Bower and Judy Hause, Co-Directresses
Flower Guild
The Flower Guild is responsible for the flower arrangement for the two altars at Christ Church. We
work in teams of two on a repeating five week schedule. The flowers are chosen in keeping with the
church season, and reflect the colors and the needs of each Sunday. Each team is as creative as the
imagination can be, yet still observes the requirements of each season. It is a challenge but rewarding
responsibility and week after week the arrangements are absolutely lovely. The teams do an
outstanding job and certainly deserve many thanks and much appreciation. Quite often the flowers on
the altars are given by parishioners as memorials or celebrations of important events. This is done by
signing up at the parish office for a particular Sunday and making a donation to the Altar Guild. We
welcome these donations and thank you for your support.
Submitted by Nancy Besso
Music
It is indeed a pleasure and privilege that I write this annual report regarding the music program at
Christ Church, St. Michaels Parish. At the outset I wish to express my sincerest and heartfelt gratitude
for the continued support, enthusiasm, and appreciation with which this parish embraces music in its
community life of worship. Music in general and singing in particular in worship is an ancient
tradition. And I am proud that corporate worship at Christ Church continues to embrace that tradition.
The success and high quality of the Christ Church music program thrives thanks to the leadership
provided by the director, the rector and clergy team, support of the vestry, and the many dedicated
volunteers who are committed to our choirs.
Again this year I worked closely with the rector, the Reverend Mark Nestlehutt and his associates, the
Reverend Abigail Nestlehutt, the Reverend Mary Garner, and the Reverend Paul Winters, to develop
liturgies of high quality and integrity. Services are planned carefully according to the seasons of the
church year, the lection cycle, and major and moveable feasts. Hymns, psalms, and anthems are
carefully selected, prepared, and rehearsed to support and enhance worship. I especially want to thank
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Mark for his attention to detail in planning services and for his support of the choirs and my work. I
also wish to acknowledge and thank the Vestry liaison members for music and liturgy, Bob Burger,
Michael Clark, Alison Sanford, and Sherry Sutton.
The chancel choir continues to lead worship on a weekly basis. Presently there are 16 regular members
of the choir, and 4 members who sing occasionally. The choir sings at the 10:15 service throughout the
program year. This year the chancel choir sang at the Memorial and Labor Day weekend combined
services for the 8:00 and 10:15 congregations. In addition to singing every Sunday throughout the
program year, the choir sings on Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, two Easter Sunday liturgies, the
Christmas in St. Michaels festival of choirs, and on Christmas Eve. We are in the third year of our
monthly Evensong series. The choir has been leading Evensong the first Sunday evening of each
month, October through April. Attendance at these Evensong services continues to grow and the
service is being received with appreciation by those in attendance. Ultimately I am grateful to the
members of the choir. They sing with reverence, beauty, and passion. They are a joy to work with and
we share close fellowship, friendship, and warm humor.
Our youth choir grew with the addition of several new members this year. Presently there are seven
children on the roster. They rehearse each Wednesday evening from 6:30PM to 7:00 PM. They sing an
anthem at the Parish Family Eucharist, generally on the first Sunday of each month. In addition, they
sing on Christmas Eve, Easter Sunday, and recently sang at the Evening Service of Epiphany Lessons
and Music. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with these fine young musicians, and I especially
want to recognize and thank their parents for supporting their children in music.
I wish to thank Bernice Walk for her continued dedication and direction of the hand bell choir. There
are approximately ten volunteers that rehearse each week and play music the second Sunday of each
month at the 10:15 service.
Christ Church is very fortunate to have two beautiful instruments in the church, the Boston baby grand
piano, and the Rodgers 950 digital 3 manual organ and accompanying 3 ranks of principal pipes on the
great division. I continue to remain grateful to the vestry for the financial support required to care for
and maintain these two excellent instruments.
Thanks be to God that the “State of the Music Program” continues to remain strong at Christ Church.
Submitted by William Thomas, Music Director & Organist
Readers & Eucharistic Ministers
The Eucharistic Ministers and Readers serve at all services every Sunday. We have a healthy roster of
committed, dedicated parishioners who enjoy this rewarding ministry. Any parishioners who would
like to consider joining our group should contact Chloe Pitard or talk to one of the clergy. We provide
training and support while you learn the ropes.
Submitted by Chloe Pitard
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Usher Report
Every Sunday, and on many special occasions, ushers are there to say “welcome” at the beginning of a
service and remain after to check each pew for those important items we may have forgotten. In
between, the ushering teams seat those needing assistance, count attendees, collect the plate offering,
and help coordinate the flow of parishioners and guests wishing to take communion. Like their fellow
members of Christ Church, every usher I have come to know volunteers out of a desire to serve the
parish and not because they seek special recognition. Many ushers count their years of service in
decades, and we want to give particular thanks to the following individuals who “retired” this year: Leo
and Elizabeth Foulds, Al and Pat Holmes, Cy Knowles, Edgar and Leigh Nash, and Fred and Linda
Tompkins. It was a pleasure to work with all of you.
Submitted by Robert M. Burger
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PARISH STATISTICS 2009
Baptisms:
William Aiden Burkhouse
Thomas Finnegan Dukehart
Grayson Todd Eisenhower
Charles Westerlund Granville
Stephen Nicholas Harris
Harrison Guard Jones
Charlotte Isabella Stolz
Lily Grace Warne
Confirmations/Receptions:
Helen Dettbarn
Lisa Ann Felts
Bevlee Ann Kegan
Lois Blaine Lindsley
Cathy Mendenhall
Thomas Mendenhall
Alice Utterback
Funerals:
Phyllis White Cobb
Donald Beach Doolittle
Herbert E. Granger, Jr.
Clayton Owen Katski
Sarah Wells Megargee
Morris Arden Osborn
Marie Auchter Sitzenkopf
Mary WarnerThomas
Erle E. Ukkelberg
Forbes Johnston Widell
Transfers In/New Members:
William Clark
Eugenie B. Drayton
Margaret Enloe
Lisa Ann Felts
Sparrow Mahoney
Kathleen McFadden
Ralph Panebianco
Weddings:
Melissa Panebianco
Alex Valentino
Myron Walker
Sara Walker
Arthur Waxter
Nancy Waxter
Amanda Michelle Rodgers & Benjamin Harlan Bagley
Katelyn Christine Bayne & Michael Robert Quashne
Bethany Suzanne Dickerson & Charles Allen Wynder, Jr.
Jennifer Lee Murphy & Michael Yao Alipui
Bethany Ann Fileger & Laurence LaTourette Driggs III
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THE VESTRY OF CHRIST CHURCH
Christopher Whyman, Sr. Warden
Alison Sanford, Jr. Warden
Michael Clark 2010
Clyde Sisk 2010
Sheila Vaughan 2010
Carl Widell 2010
Ed Sipe, Treasurer
Mary Ellen Olcese, Registrar
Bob Burger 2011
John Booth 2012
Jim McCloud 2011 Philip Parkinson 2012
Sal Simoncini 2011
Judy Sandground 2012
Joan Zwemer 2011
Sherry Sutton 2012
MINISTRY AREAS OF CHRIST CHURCH
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Clergy Liaison: Clergy Team
Vestry Liaisons: Philip Parkinson & Jim McCloud
PASTORAL CARE
Clergy Liaison: Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt
Vestry Liaison: Joan Zwemer
Adult Forums
Adult Inquirers
Church School
Youth Confirmation
Care Circle
Eucharistic Visitors
Flower Delivery
Knitting Group
Prayer Chain
Stephen Ministry
Carl Widell
Mark Nestlehutt
Lee Thomas
Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt
OUTREACH & WIDER MISSION
Clergy Liaison: Mark Nestlehutt
Vestry Liaisons: Michael Clark & Judy Sandground
Back to School Project
Gillian Whyman &
Judy Sandground
The Children’s Home Foundation Nance duPont &
Dianne Shaw
Episcopal Relief & Development Pamela McCloud
El Hogar Project in Honduras
Ned McCall
Environmental Issues
Margie Steffens
Grants Committee
John Hunnicutt
Habitat for Humanity
John Hunnicutt
Honduran Dental Mission
Jim Campi
St. Michaels Food Bank
John & Nancy Masone
UTO (United Thank Offering)
Carol Carlson
PARISH & COMMUNITY LIFE
Clergy Liaison: Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt
Vestry Liaisons: Sheila Vaughan, Clyde Sisk & Joan
Zwemer
Cider/Lemonade in the Hall
Cathy Mendenhall
Coffee Hour
Fritz Riedlin
Covenant Churches
Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt
Docent’s Guild
Joan Frey
Episcopal Church Women Alice Utterback
Kitchen Committee
Mary Riedlin &
Nancy Sipe
Lay Weeders
Kay Perkins
Lea Library
Robert & Marilyn Barrett
Men’s Club
Leo Foulds
Tidings Newsletter
Kim Liberatore Stolz
Welcoming Committee
Jim McCloud
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Joan Zwemer
Jessie Weddle
TBD
Linda Spire
Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt
Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt
STEWARDSHIP
Clergy Liaison: Mark Nestlehutt
Vestry Liaisons: John Booth, Robert Burger,
Sal Simoncini & Carl Widell
Annual Campaign
Finance Committee
Property
Carl Widell
Robert Burger
John Booth & Sal Simoncini
WORSHIP & MUSIC
Clergy Liaisons: Clergy Team
Vestry Liaisons: Alison Sanford & Sherry Sutton
Acolytes’ Guild
Altar Guild
Choirs:
Chancel
Handbell
Youth
Eucharistic Ministers
Flower Guild
Greeters/Shepherds
Readers
Ushers
Lee Hamilton
Helen Bower & Judy Hause
William Thomas
Bernice Walk
William Thomas
Chloe Pitard
Nancy Besso
Tom Mendenhall
Chloe Pitard
Bob Burger