West Granville Presbyterian Church Organized April 9, 1860 160th Annual Meeting

Annual Report for the year 2019 and Congregational Meeting January 26, 2020. PASTOR’S ANNUAL REPORT

West Granville Presbyterian Church Organized April 9, 1860

160th Annual Meeting-January 26, 2020

2020 will be West Granville’s 160th Anniversary. You are invited to join us for our Anniversary Celebration on February 16, 2020.

Anniversary worship at 10:30

12:00 Banquet at Davian’s Banquet Center N56W16300 Silver Spring Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

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Register for our Banquet at: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=mrw4x9fab&oeidk=a07egqlbo1004fdb3ef

May God grant us grace and peace as we endeavor in shared ministry to reflect God’s glory. Class of Elders 2019: Dr. Thomas Roberts, Lori Talasek, Patti Lorbiecki, Sarah Ramlow 2020: Amy Mikec, Jo Ann Olson, Ben Anderson, Adjo Alogavi 2021: Deb Bascom, Deb Crane, Farrukh Daniel, and Jane Hockerman Elders 2022: Calley Savage, Brad Meyer, Lil Sullivan, Linda Ryan

2019 ~ Achievements & Special Notes Project Up-grade to 400 Amp electrical service Vacation Bible School at Dickson Hollow Retirement Community Sunday School Mission Theme: Habitat for Humanity Combining Perseverance Scholarship & Perseverance Interfaith-Harvest for 2019 Scholarship Reviewing Security procedures Donations & Financial Donations: $5,000 for Family Relief Fund Electrical appeal $20,000 Fellowship & Member Care Open Circle: Strawberry Festival, Ice Cream Social, Christmas Party, Women’s Spring Retreat Homebound Flower visits Prayer Shawl Ministry, Church Picnic Lon Crane Flu Shot Clinic, Parish Nurse Lil Sullivan Mission Police Appreciation Event with Faith-Based Organization and Maple Tree School Appreciation Event Food Pantry at St. Peter-Immanuel Block watches and Neighborhood Associations Presbyterian Homes-support of Chaplaincy Fund Education Nursery Attendant: Nancy Kapp Nursery Scheduling: Scott Prill Ben Anderson & Dawn Anderson, Senior High Leaders Senior High trip to Marquette, MI Pilgrim Center Fall, Junior /Senior High Retreat Congratulations to High School Graduates: Keisha Chrambo, Austin Berlin, Vivian Adjadji, Becca LaPorte Confirmation Class 2018-2019: Sarah Wood, Alexis Berlin, Charles Ramlow, Joscelyn Snowden, Victoria Meyer, Godwin Nyadzi Worship Worship Outdoors with music by Jack Murray on guitar Christmas Eve: 5:30 Worship with Papi Makaena; 7:00: Lessons & Carols Epiphany Christmas: Our Finest Gifts We Bring, Cindy Anderson Pastoral Care Birthday for Bob Bonnett’s 90th Deaths & Committals: (8) Dean Clay, Tom Suyama, Bill Suyama, Robert Stroschin, Don Lawrence, Patricia Kuehn, Evelyn Preuss, Marjorie Holmes Weddings: (3) McKennah Rupke & Alex McIntosh; Alex Ausberry & Kimberly Rosario; Juan Garcia & Leslie Crane Baptisms: (6) Emersyn Buttina (Grigg), Mason Patrick (Bletcher), Everly Leonard (Suyama), Godrick Nyadzi, Arianne Bledu, Anaelle Bledu God Bless, Pastor Dee Anderson

WORSHIP February 2 4th Sunday Ordinary Time Holy Communion

Adult Choir Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 Sermon on the Mount Sermon: The Practice of Encouragement February 9 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

SCOUT SUNDAY for Boy and Girl Scouts Scripture: Matthew 5: 13-20

Sermon: Let Your Light Shine February 16 160th Anniversary Sunday

Children’s Church Mice Adult Choir Anniversary Luncheon at Davian’s

February 23 Transfiguration Color change to white

Guest Preacher Russell Knoth Lent Begins--Color Purple February 26 Ash Wednesday Evening Prayer 6:00 PM Evening Prayer with Living Hope Church at Dickson Hollow W156 N4881 Pilgrim Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 Pastor Dee on vacation February 21-29.

PER CAPITA ENVELOPES Enclosed in each box of offering envelopes is an envelope entitled “Per Capita”. The per capita

for 2020 is $38.25 per confirmed young person and adult member. A portion goes to the Milwaukee Presbytery, The Synod of Lakes and Prairies and The General Assembly to fund the staff and

administrative costs of the church. Your gift supports the mission and work of the whole Presbyterian Church.

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE December 24 5:00 ~ 70 (?) 7:00 = 108 December 29 = 56 January 5 = 111 January 12 = 61 January 19 = 95

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CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH Military Kali Grogan, United States Navy & husband Abraham, deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln Aircraft

Carrier [which has now returned to its home port in San Diego] Evan Reiss, United States Air Force

Jacob Roy, United Sates Marine Corp. Reserves

JT Lorbiecki, Wisconsin Air National Guard 115 Air Wing

Prayers Bob Streich, recovering from a fall

Pat Reeder, breast cancer treatment & surgery in January Barb Terpstra Troka, continuing treatment

Rev. Judi Holmes-Jensen, recovery from infection

Sue Skaros, healing following surgery and cancer treatment Sue Heiser, recovery from a fall and broken wrist

Long Term Prayers

Madison Ford, special needs continuing care

Abel Bichler, special needs continuing care Nicki Rupke, special care

Ruby Tylenda-Emmons, special needs continuing care Lil Sullivan's father

Homebound/Care Center Prayers

Jean Green, Fairway Knoll-Presbyterian Retirement Community in Germantown

Janet Beltman, Luther Manor Karolyn Kummer, at home

Francis Daniel, Heritage Senior Community, Elm Grove June Herman, Sheboygan Senior Community

Marty Suyama, Luther Manor

Jeanette Lawrence, at home Bob Streich, Dickson Hollow Presbyterian Community

Leave A Legacy ~

Have you considered naming West Granville in your Memorial gifts, IRA or Estate Plan?

Have You Remembered West Granville in Your Will, Trust or Memorial? We welcome your Stewardship Pledge or Gift for 2020. We thank you for responding to God’s

gracious call by supporting the church. If you use on-line banking or automatic bill pay, please

remember to re-set your pledge for 2020.

DIRECTORY UPDATES Deb and Scott Bascom, no home phone/land line.

Deb cell: 414.690.3031 Scott cell: 414.690.3032 Joan Schroeder: 6600 W. River Parkway, Unit 227, Milwaukee, WI 53213

Elizabeth Sandretti cell phone: 414.426.2580

West Granville & Presbytery of Milwaukee Trip to Montreat Youth Conference

MONTREAT YOUTH CONFERENCE

Parent Meeting on a Sunday to be announced at 9:30 a.m. in the Pine Room for the Presbytery of

Milwaukee's Montreat Youth Conference: Week V July 25-August 1, 2020.

We will travel by coach bus from Milwaukee, departing on the evening of Saturday,

July 25th

(around 9:00 PM) and will return on the afternoon of Saturday, August 1st .

The Montreat Youth Conference is for youth entering high school as freshmen through graduated

seniors. Check out: A Day in the Life of a Youth Conferee www.youtube.com/mymontreat.org

Total cost: $600 per young person which includes registration, housing and meals. On Wednesday

afternoon we will visit downtown Asheville, NC. Watch for registration announcements.

For more information contact Dee Anderson pastord@westgranville.org

WGPC SESSION

CLASS OF ELDERS 2020 Adjo Alogavi, Amy Mikec, Jo Ann Olson

2021 Deb Bascom, Deb Crane, Farrukh Daniel, Jane Hockerman 2022 Calley Savage, Lil Sullivan, Linda Ryan, Brad Meyer

Nominating Committee will begin seeking a replacement for Dr. Ben Anderson, Class of 2020

Session Committees (Chair/s in bold) Clerk of Session: Amy Mikec

Support Committees Nominating: Deb Bascom, Farrukh Daniel

Finance: Dorothy Harris-Shuff, Brad Meyer Personnel: Jo Ann Olson, Linda Ryan

Property: to be named later Landscaping: Scott Prill, Dr. Thomas Roberts

Program Committees Worship: Farrukh Daniel, Calley Savage

Christian Ed: Adjo Alogavi & Linda Ryan, co-chairs Member Care: Jo Ann Olson, Jane Hockerman, Lil Sullivan

Mission: Deb Crane, Deb Bascom

Recognition for Faith-Based Partnership with Milwaukee Police District Four

Our Faith-Based Partnership with Milwaukee Police District Four has been selected to receive the Outstanding Faith-Based Organization at the Milwaukee 71st Crime Prevention Awards. Awesome job everyone! What an amazing year we have had. It’s pretty cool that our little group is catching the attention of leaders in our city, for the difference we are making here in District Four. On behalf of Community Police Officers Resnick and Geniesse and myself … you all are an amazing team and I count it a joy to serve our city alongside of each you. How blessed we are to have such a wonderful group of folks serving an outstanding police department in our very own District Four. -Pastor Jay Fisher, Evangel Assembly of God

LUNCH BUNCH : Friday, February 14, 1:00, see Nancy Baum for location and directions.

OPEN CIRCLE Open Circle will meet on Saturday, February 8 at 1:00 at the crafty home of Deb Crane for a Valentine Tea and Valentine card-making event. No skills required! All supplies will be provided.

On Sunday, March 15, immediately following Worship and CE Open House, we will sponsor an all-

church Chili for the Chilly luncheon along with a drive to collect necessities for the Tippecanoe Presbyterian Church’s ministry, “Larry Under the Bridge”. There will be a designated table and receptacle

in Perseverance Hall for your generous donations of new and/or gently used: gloves, hats, socks, underwear, long underwear, sweat pants/shirts, winter coats, boots, shoes, ponchos as well as:

granola/breakfast bars, pop-tarts, PB&J, cold/hot cereal; and toiletries, TP, hand warmers, reading

glasses, hand/dish/laundry soaps, tums, otc cold/cough medicines, and bus cards. More details to follow.

All women of the church are welcome at any of these events.

THANK YOU On behalf of Habitat for Humanity homeowners and staff, thanks for your support! Hi Dee, Thank you so much for being such an awesome partner with Habitat! ~ Beth It was a pleasure to work with you this year! Thank you to everyone at West Granville for their continued support over the last 20+ years! ~ Sarah S.

Dear Friends ~ My Church Family,

Time is passing too quickly for me to be current, and I apologize. My intentions never followed

through on my plan. I am enjoying the beautiful poinsettia plant delivered by Nancy Adams and

appreciated the time she took to visit.

Thank you for remembering me. God bless you, ~ Janet Beltman

Dear Friends, Thank you so much for your monetary and patient gift donations this holiday season. Every patient at Winnebago Mental Health Institute got a wonderful gift to open, along with candy and other goodies too. With you, all things are possible. Your monetary donation of $215 was received. Your gift reaches beyond the holiday season by supplying patients with needed personal items and also by helping to supply prizes, incentives, and recognition items all year round. This helps to support our patients as they work towards their recovery and wellness. Thank you again for making a difference! Warmest regards, Kate Bahr, Volunteer Services Coordinator, Winnebago Mental Health Institute

BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES in FEBRUARY 4 Jo and Roger Olson, 1989 4 Mary Roberts 9 Marna Tess-Mattner 9 Jim Sewrey

12 Thomas Ramlow 13 Laura & Brad Meyer, 1999 18 Deb & Scott Bascom, 2001

19 Lynn Serebin 19 Rebecca LaPorte 21 Jacques Sewrey

24 Jodey Ellner 24 Pat Grogan

28 Jordyn Ellner

If your dates are missing or in error, please inform the church office.

COMMUNION GROUP: Ken Alderden, Ben Anderson, Dawn Anderson, Deb Crane, Amy Mikec

USHER/GREETER TEAM: Paul & Lori Martens, Ben Martens, Ben Anderson

COFFEE HOUR HOSTS: 2: Cannestra 9: Hartman 23: Berlin

WEST GRANVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Dee M. Anderson, Pastor Sara Nygaard, Church Office Secretary Carol Buck, Newsletter Editor Please submit March Newsletter articles by Feb. 16; they can be e-mailed to cagbuck@sbcglobal.net

2019 ANNUAL REPORTS

WORSHIP COMMITTEE The Worship Committee meets on the first Monday of the month to discuss, organize and implement

worship experiences for the congregation. Pastor Dee shares his quarterly worship plan as a guide to our work. Worship Committee is in charge of scheduling guest pastors, liturgists, music planning and other

special events that are part of worship.

This year we coordinated four small groups for a Lenten Study “Apostle Paul” for six weeks in different

locations and times. We started working on a new Lenten study for the next Lent 2020.

Due to reduced attendance, we are thinking of having a combined evening worship with Hope Congregation for both Ash Wednesday and Maundy Thursday services next year. There were 70 people

at the 5PM service on Christmas Eve and 108 people at the 7PM service. This year 6 children were

baptized. We had Thanksgiving Eve soup supper with communion and many more people attended this year than last year. We were invited to Masjid Al-Quran on December 3 for dinner and there was a

presentation on the struggles of Muslims in Kashmir.

Jan Snowden coordinated all special music, including soloists, flute, and the Brass and Trombone choirs.

The Worship Committee consists of chair Hildegarde Essoka along with Pastor Dee Anderson, Tony

Anderson, Lois Pearson, David Lambert, Steve Otten, Farrukh Daniel, Dennis Hockerman, Noel Adams, and Nancy Baum.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of Worship Committee by Hildegarde Essoka

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Committee: Cindy Anderson, Sarah Ramlow, Laura Meyer, Dawn Anderson, Angela Murray, Tom Ramlow Superintendent: Todd Cannestra

Mission Projects:

School Supply Drive for Maple Tree Care packages to college students

Easter Baskets to food pantry Events 2019:

- Epiphany program led by Cindy Anderson – “The Christmas Story”

- Annual Dinner: Ham Dinner (served 90) thanks to Brad Meyer

- CE Open House: Viewed the classrooms

- Sunday School Bowling: Jr. Highs, thanks to Fred Ellner

- Conformation Celebration: 6 confirmands

- Graduating Seniors: 4 graduates were gifted with WGPC blankets

- Vacation Bible School: Dixon Hollow – intergenerational fun

- Mission Trip: Marquette, Michigan, 13 kids attended

- World Communion Sunday: Togo Puff Balls

- Fall Retreat: Theme: Games for all Ages: 3 attended

- Redecoration of Senior High Room: Installed a coffee bar

- Advent Workshop: Habitat for Humanity – Stepping Stones/Gingerbread Houses

Teachers: Cindy Anderson, Shellie Anderson & Laura Meyer, Yaovi Ekue & Angela Murray, Dawn

Anderson, Tom Ramlow & Sarah Ramlow

New Sunday School Curriculum – Deep Blue Bible – the curriculum has been reported to be engaging,

interactive and fun!

Respectfully submitted on behalf of Christian Education Committee by Sarah and Tom Ramlow

MISSION COMMITTEE

The 2019 Mission year was again a story of generosity and service that encompassed a wide range of objectives. The Senior High Youth took a trip to Michigan, accomplishing a variety of work projects and

having fun, too. One hundred Easter Baskets were again a special addition to the St Peter-Immanuel Food Pantry donations. Rob Pearson and other WG workers helped build another Habitat Presbyterian

Coalition House. Michelle Pogorzelski organized backpacks of school supplies which were donated to

Maple Tree School, along with hats and mittens handmade by Patti Lorbiecki, Shirley Jaccard, and Eleanor Ellner. Winnebago Mental Health Institute patients received Christmas gifts from the

congregation, coordinated and delivered by Pat Grogan and the Cannestra family. We helped sponsor the Maple Tree Staff and Teacher Appreciation lunch and the District Four Police Appreciation Day. Our

medical benevolence donation went to Darvonne Women and Children’s Hospital in Haiti. Cindy

Anderson is still hoping to make a mission trip there when it is safe.

Perseverance scholarships were awarded to seven West Granville college students for the 2019-2020 school year. The scholarship guidelines and application were revised for the 2020-2021 award year. Both

can be found on the church website.

The Northwest Interfaith senior outreach program is no longer operating. Our support of it in the past

through Perseverance gifting will be channeled into another mission objective.

The West Granville’s Presbyterian Church Mission Yearbook was revised and updated. It contains the missions of church locally, nationally and internationally. It will be available on the website.

Grateful for West Granville’s mission generosity, we are the Mission Committee: Ben Anderson, Sarah Ramlow, Tom Ramlow, Marna Tess-Mattner, Nancy Adams

Respectfully submitted on behalf of Mission Committee by Deb Crane

Mission Report January 22, 2020

2019 Budget Mission Giving

13,050

Presbyterian Church USA Per Capita 9,300 Presbyterian Church USA Unified Mission 2000 Camp Scholarships 250 Youth 1,500

2019 Extra Mission Giving

8,491

Christmas Joy Offering 1,110 One Great Hour of Sharing 413 Youth January Dinner 600 Youth Easter Breakfast 400 Youth Trip Sponsorships 500 Food Pantry Support 400 Open Circle Donations 1,500 Perseverance Scholarship 2,750 Winnebago Christmas Gifts 150 Maple Tree School-1,668 Supplies plus hats & mittens 668

Cash Summary

21,541

In Kind Donations Easter Baskets-Senior High Youth Food Pantry Donations Winnebago Christmas Gifts

2020 SECURITY REVIEW REPORT

Members: Noel Adams, Deb Bascom, Officer Shannon Cannestra, Roger Olson, Ret., Pastor Dee Anderson

Assignment: Active Shooter Plan. Session Approved: January 20, 2020 Present to Congregation: January 26, 2020

Usher Training: February 9 & 23, 2020 Implementation: Sunday, March 1, 2020

Previous Security Steps

Usher team locks the sanctuary doors, after worship, when all recess to the Coffee Hour.

Ushers greet all visitors and report to pastor for any follow up

Security Cameras installed at Kitchen Entrance, CE Stairwell, Covered Drop Off—stored on DVR

and live-streamed to monitor at Church Office (30 days storage) Nursery Phone Landline, weekly sign for children and Emergency Backpack

Weekday Doors locked, doorbell contact, Administrator training on allowing entrance

No Loitering Signs posted

Up-graded Parking Lot Lights to LED higher illumination

Elevator Emergency Phone Registration and Monitoring

Active Shooter Plan Generally recommended 3-fold response: Run Hide Fight

Steps taken by some congregations but not recommending at this time: Hire Private Security

Guard; Hire Private Security Company, Create Church Member Armed (Concealed Carry) Security

Team

Recommendations

1. Air horn Alert at pulpit & with ushers 2. Limit Access on Sundays Ushers lock all doors after start of worship

a. Lock CE Door-

b. Lock Kitchen Entrance Door - Unlock at Coffee Hour

c. Lock Covered Drop-Off Door and Post Usher to Welcome Guests

3. Usher Training & revise Usher Check List, Deb Bascom 4. Congregation Education-Bulletin inserts on January 26, February 9, February 23 and report in

Annual Report 5. North sanctuary exterior original double doors generally remain locked during services

6. Add Security Cameras to view the Parking lot

Future Working steps:

Consider adding lock to swinging interior double doors

Consider locking CE entrance door even during Sunday School

Consider adding electronic alert signal for entrance, ushers, pulpit, and nursery.

Statement:

All Presbyterian Churches of the (PCUSA) are encouraged to review their security procedures and Active Shooter Plans.

In the event of an Active Shooter in a public area, current practice suggests: Run, Hide, Fight

Run:

o Have an escape route and plan in mind o Leave your belongings behind

o Keep your hands visible

Hide:

o Hide in an area out of the shooter’s view o Block entry to your hiding place and lock the doors

o Silence your cell phone and/or pager Fight:

o As a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger

o Attempt to incapacitate the shooter

o Act with physical aggression and throw items at the active shooter

We will seek to sound an alert air horn

Call 911 when it is safe to do so

Security: Doors of the church will be locked after the beginning of service. Ushers will welcome people at the main door. Following worship the Kitchen Entrance Door will be unlocked during coffee hour.

Thank you to Milwaukee Police Officer Shannon Cannestra, Retired Police Captain, Roger Olson, Elders Deb Bascom and Noel Adams and Pastor Dee Anderson for serving on our Security Review team.

OPEN CIRCLE

Open Circle is a women’s group at West Granville that focuses on mission and fellowship. This year

we sponsored Rally Day Pie & Ice Cream Social and Strawberry Festival, a retreat with a group book read, ladies night out for dinner, watched the Fred Rogers movie at Dickson Hollow theater, Valentine tea

and card-making for our homebound members, spring flower sale, and Christmas party. Open Circle’s

funds were distributed among the following missions: Sojourner Family Center, Casa Maria Hospitality House, Jenny Bletcher Scholarship Fund at Carroll University, House of Peace/St. Ben’s meals at Capuchin

Community Services, Meta House, and Tippecanoe Presbyterian Church Divine Intervention Program.

PROPERTY COMMITTEE

It has been an electrifying year (literally) for the Property Committee. It started in February with a needed repair to the boiler. In April one of the front entry heaters was repaired. At the end of April, the

portico lights were all noted to be burned out and it was discovered that the electric photo eye that

controlled the lighting was also not working (it was thought that a lightning strike may have caused the outage). At the same time the Property Committee was also working on obtaining bids to rewire the

dishwasher due to continued problems with the circuit being overloaded. Electrical contractors indicated that the best way to fix the problem was to do an upgrade to 400 amp service to the building. Bids were

also obtained to replace the photo eye and upgrade the portico lights to LED lighting. The portico lighting

was upgraded by the end of April. In July one of the parking lot’s lights went out and it was determined that parts were no longer

available to make repairs, so those lights were also upgraded to energy efficient LED lights. Bids were obtained for the upgrade to 400 amp service and WE Energies also gave us the cost to run

increased amp service to the building. The Congregation was asked for and wholly supported the funding drive for the needed repairs. WE Energies has to upgrade the power to the building prior to our electrical

contractor doing their work.

Our Committee also makes sure other routine maintenance items are completed throughout the year. This includes yearly roof inspection and repair as needed, elevator maintenance and inspection, floor

cleaning and polishing, lawn care and snow plowing, and pest management. Thank-you to the Property Committee members and members of the congregation who offer their help

to keep our building and property looking good.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of Property Committee by Patti Lorbiecki

MEMBER CARE COMMITTEE

The 2019 Member Care Committee for West Granville Presbyterian Church consisted of Pastor Dee Anderson, Aaron Tracy, Lil Sullivan, Lori Talasek, Scott Prill, Jane Hockerman, and Jo Olson as Chair.

The Committee continues to welcome, support and integrate members and friends of West Granville in

Christian fellowship. Member Care provides opportunities for fellowship, supports members and friends of

the church in times of need, and celebrates significant milestones in the lives of its congregants.

Lil Sullivan continued serving those in need as our Parish Nurse by visiting home-bound members, those in the hospital and following up with many phone calls to members and their families. She provided

much-needed transportation for some members to doctor appointments and to Sunday services. Lil

continues to be a strong advocate for the wellbeing of our members. We are so thankful we have Nurse Lil and offer our heartfelt gratitude for all she does for West Granville.

In 2019, Member Care continued to plan and organize the holiday home flower deliveries with Poinsettia

plants at Christmas time and Lilies at Easter. We cherish those deliveries and visits to our special friends over the holidays. The committee also facilitated and coordinated the Annual Church Picnic in

conjunction with the annual outdoor service. We are grateful for Brad Meyer and his master grilling skills!

And finally, Member Care coordinated the meal train program as an outreach service to members

who find themselves in need of meals delivered to them due to illness or difficult times. In 2019, we delivered meals to David Lambert after his surgery.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of Member Care Committee by Jo Olson

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Personnel Moves and Actions:

2019 was a very good year for Personnel Committee. There were no changes in personnel during 2019 or in any church policies or procedures.

Personal note from Committee – The strength and effectiveness of the West Granville Presbyterian

Church is due in large part to the dedicated and wonderful staff, along with the volunteers who

contribute their time and talents. Without them our Church would not have the heart and strength to be the positive force that it is.

We thank the following: Sara Nygaard, Church Administrative Assistant

Amy Mikec, Adult Choir and Bell Choir Director

Nancy Kapp, Nursery Attendant Tom and Sharon Scott, Custodians

Jan Snowden, Organist Suae “Sarah” Yun, Accompanist

Personnel Committee: Chair, Jo Olson, Chair, Michelle Pogorzelski, Tammy Wood, Scott Prill

Respectfully submitted on behalf of Personnel Committee by Jo Olson

FINANCE COMMITTEE Committee members: Dee Anderson, Dorothy Harris-Shuff, Joe Hrovat, Rob Pearson, Dave Serebin (through

August 2019), and Tom Roberts. Committee meets the second Monday of every month, except July.

The primary responsibilities of the Finance Committee are to create the annual budget, manage the pledge

drive, monitor the church’s assets, and monitor the church’s financial obligations throughout the year. We ended 2019 with monetary assets of $682,525 (increase of 28% from 2018) divided among Associated Bank

checking account, Associated Bank Money Market Account, and New Covenant Growth Investment. The majority of the investments, 93%, are in New Covenant, which makes investment decisions consistent with

the social-witness principles adopted by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). The committee also monitors and continuously reviews designated accounts. Those include Scholarship

Account ($36,781), NW Interfaith Account ($39,315), Mission ($4,485), Family Relief Fund ($6,541), Budget

Balance Fund ($536,431), Treasury Obligations Fund ($23,593), Building Fund ($12,389), Memorial Fund ($9,503), and Parking Lot Fund ($7,000).

Committee notes from 2019:

A response to the 2018 Financial Review was drafted and presented to Session, who accepted the

review.

There were two estate type donations recognized in 2019. One was a $12,000 donation which was

put into the General Fund. The other was an $80,000 IRA received in the summer of 2018 from the

estate of Llew Tietz. It was unable to be redeemed until March of 2019, by which time it had grown

to $91,876. It was put into the Budget Balance Asset.

Funding for an electrical upgrade to commercial service was completed. There was $19,200 raised

through an appeal to church members. The balance of the estimated $23,000 total cost will come

from the Memorial Fund.

Planning for the funding of the 2022 parking lot topcoat continued. This was originally targeted for

2020, but was delayed due to the need for the electrical upgrade.

Northwest Interfaith has closed. The 4% annual harvest of funds given by Perseverance Church will

be directed to a successor by the Mission Committee. In 2019, it was added to the scholarship

award.

WE Energies proposed installing solar panels on the church roof. They would pay us $20.00 per

month for 20 years for the use of the roof. They completed an engineering study at their cost. We

did not accept their proposal because of the cost we would incur to prepare the roof for installation.

Joe Hrovat will end his role as Finance Committee Chair in January 2020. Dorothy Harris-Shuff has

agreed to take over the role.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of Finance Committee by Joe Hrovat

Financial Review - 2019

The financial review committee examined the financial statements of West Granville Presbyterian Church

for the year ended 2019. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Church's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our examination.

Although none of us are C.P.A.s, and have not performed an official audit or review according to AICPA and FASB standards, our observations are as private citizens and not as representatives of any firm.

Our examination procedures included the items noted in the enclosed audit program, 09/2018 Rev. 4.

A memo of findings and recommendations for the session and finance committee are also enclosed. In our opinion, based on the examination procedures performed, the financial statements present fairly

the financial position of the West Granville Presbyterian Church as of December 31, 2019. Date of Audit: January 12 & 19, 2020

Audit Committee: Angela Murray, Tammy Wood, Kent Tess-Mattner

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BUDGET

2020 2019 2018 Comments

as of 01/19/2020 Budget Actual Actual --

-------- INCOME --------

CONTRIBUTIONS

Pledged 120,117.71 121,825.11 121,745.06

Pre Paid Pledges 7,072.29

Non-pledged 23,500.00 30,994.34 36,194.65

Loose 1,400.00 1,761.24 1,462.87 3 yr av 2603

PerCap 4,000.00 3,942.75 3,586.00

Per Cap $ pre paid

donation sub total 156,090.00 158,523.44 162,988.58

Earnings & Withdrawals

BudgBal carry fwd from previous yr 1,524.06- 2,030.10 9,392.70

Balance withdrawal (to correct deficit) 1,524.06

WF or Mmkt interest/earnings 26,383.22 16,800.00 16,800.00 4% of 12 qt ave of 6%= $26,383.22 (2020)

BudgBal(NCF/WF) xfr (if req’d) % investment (@3rd qt)

Other Income (incl hall rental, misc) 200.00 25.00 20.00

sub total 26,583.22 18,855.10 26,212.70

Total Income 182,673.22 177,378.54 189,201.28

--------- EXPENSES ----------

PAYROLL

Pastor Salary/house allow 60,142.00 59,253.20 59,253.12 1.5% increase

Pastor Pension/medical (37%) 22,252.54 21,960.19 22,138.64

Med reimbursement 4,750.00 4,205.46 4,705.00

Car reimbursement 2,500.00 1,911.68 2,110.18

Continuing Education 2,000.00 360.54 706.94

Professional Expense 500.00 145.99

(sub total, pastor salary & benefits) 92,144.54 87,837.06 88,913.88

Organist 6,830.79 6,729.84 6,729.84 1.5% increase

Organist taxes 522.56 514.80 514.80

Choir Director 3,739.75 3,684.48 3,684.48 1.5% increase

Choir Director taxes 286.09 281.88 281.88

Hand Bell Director 1,560.00 1,137.50 1,112.50 $26/hour x 60 hours $1/hour increase

Hand Bell Director taxes 119.34 87.04 85.12

Choir Accompanist 1,560.00 1,400.00 1,144.14 $26/hour x 60 hours $1/hour increase

Choir Accompanist taxes 119.34 107.15 87.52

Administrative Assoc 7,540.00 6,842.50 6,598.27 $14.50/hr x 52wks x 10hrs/wk $0.50/hour increase

Administrative Assoc taxes 576.81 523.46 504.82

Cleaning 6,558.20 6,460.00 6,461.28 1.5% increase

Cleaning taxes 501.70 492.00 494.40

Nursery Attendant 50 x $40 2,000.00 1,800.00 2,080.00 $40 x 50 weeks No increase

Nursery Attendant taxes 153.00 137.70 159.12

Guest Pastor (7x150) 1,200.00 1,114.38 1,394.91

Guest Organist (4x100) 400.00 300.00 300.00

Personnel cost 250.00 223.00 117.50

All payroll sub total 126,062.11 119,672.79 120,664.46

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OPERATIONS

Office

- supplies 2,000.00 2,833.88 1,660.36

- paper & bulletin stock 800.00 624.16 629.14

- copier 550.00 597.26 507.24

- equipment 200.00 - 42.06

- email plus 300.00

- postage 900.00 722.10 820.80

- Church Windows cloud 998.40 915.20 1,143.20

- Bank fees 50.00 173.93 -

office sub total 5,798.40 5,866.53 4,802.80

Property (Church Maintenance)

- supplies 1,500.00 1,254.70 1,546.19

- maint/repairs 9,500.00 9,113.66 6,359.49

- repairs 9,217.89

- snow plowing 3,500.00 4,973.66 2,957.15

- lawn mowing 2,500.00 2,707.32 2,925.00

prop church maint sub total 17,000.00 18,049.34 23,005.72

Property (Utilities)

- Tel/internet 2,800.00 3,062.66 2,989.72

- sewer/water/garbage 3,800.00 3,953.51 3,774.30

- electric 4,000.00 4,221.50 4,393.60

- gas 3,000.00 2,817.25 2,837.48

- elevator(test,contract,maint) 500.00 1,520.00 -

prop utilities sub total 14,100.00 15,574.92 13,995.10

Major project parking lot

350+1163+5424(2018)

Property (Insurance) 6,878.00 6,913.16 7,177.84 350+1093+5735(2017)

350+1150+5024(2016)

All Property sub total 37,978.00 40,537.42 44,178.66 350+1163+5424(2019)

350+1112+5416(2020)

All Operation sub total 43,776.40 46,403.95 48,981.46

PerCap $ (to be paid out) (238 x 38.25) 9,103.50 9,310.00 8,398.00 238 x 38.25

Core exp (Pay+Ops+PCap) Total 178,942.01 175,386.74 178,043.92

PROGRAMS

Christian ED (no new request) 3,000.00 2,064.26 3,204.92

Member Care 1,500.00 1,156.84 1,470.03

Worship 900.00 822.82 866.85

Music 400.00 475.99 387.83

Session 150.00 17.00 -

sub total 5,950.00 4,536.91 5,929.63

Mission

Jr High Youth Mission 500.00

Youth Mission 3,500.00 1,577.40 3,173.63

Youth Camp Scholar 250.00 250.00 250.00

Unified Presbyterian Mission 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00

Discretion Mission Fund 2,000.00 2,540.56 1,000.00 3 yr av 1155

Habitat for Humanity 500.00

Medical Benevolence - - 1,000.00

Local Community Mission 500.00

St Peter-Immanuel Food Pantry 1,000.00

sub total 7,750.00 6,367.96 9,923.63

Program + Mission 13,700.00 10,904.87 15,853.26

Budget Expense Total 192,642.01 186,291.61 193,897.18

Income Total 182,673.22 177,378.54

9,968.79 8,913.07 4,695.90-

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TERMS OF CALL FOR REVEREND DEE M. ANDERSON

(Policy approved October 2003) Effective January 1, 2020

West Granville Presbyterian Church (the Church), a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA)

and belonging to the Presbytery of Milwaukee, being well satisfied with the qualifications and

performance of the Reverend Dee M. Anderson in his ministry and service to West Granville Presbyterian Church, the Presbytery of Milwaukee and the Presbyterian Church (USA), and having made various

modifications to Reverend Anderson's Terms of Call since the initial Terms of Call were extended to him on September 1, 1985, and being desirous of compiling all aspects of Reverend Anderson's Terms of Call

into a single document, does, in consultation with Reverend Anderson, hereby revise Reverend Anderson's Terms of Call as set forth below, to be effective January 1, 2020.

I. Position Description.

The attached Position Description, as approved in October 2003, is hereby adopted and incorporated

into this document by reference.

II. Policies.

A. Medical and Dental Expense Reimbursement Plan.

(Adopted by the Church's Session on December 19, 1988).

1. All full-time employees of the Church are eligible to participate in this Plan after completing one full year of employment. "Full-time" for the pastor is defined as at least 50 hours of

work per week; "full-time" for other employees is defined as at least 35 hours of work per week for at least nine months of the year.

2. This plan is intended to qualify as one under which payments to employees are excludable

from gross income under Section 105 of the Internal Revenue Code. 3. The Church, at its discretion, may directly pay any qualified medical or dental expenses

under this Plan, or may reimburse the employee for such expenses. 4. The Church may require, as a condition of payment or reimbursement, that an employee

seeking payment or reimbursement furnish to the Church copies of all bills for which

payment or reimbursement is sought. 5. The medical and dental expenses to be paid or reimbursed shall be those for which the

employee, the employee's spouse, or the employee's dependent (as defined in Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code) is not compensated by insurance or otherwise, and which are

treated as medical expenses under Section 213 of the Internal Revenue Code. 6. The maximum amount of medical and dental expenses paid or reimbursed in a calendar

year shall be $4,750.00, unless a higher amount is specified in the employee's Financial

Package.

B. Disability.

1. "Disability" for purposes of this policy shall mean the pastor's inability to perform substantially all of his or her duties as pastor of the Church, as determined by a physician

acceptable to the Session of the Church. Any disability certified by the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (USA) shall be considered a disability under this policy.

2. The Church will continue to pay the salary of the pastor for ninety (90) days following the onset of disability, less any benefits the pastor receives as a result of such disability from

Church-funded disability plans, worker's compensation, social security or other veterans or

government programs. All salary shall terminate after the 90th day of disability. 3. After ninety (90) days of disability, the pastor is eligible for long-term disability benefits

through the Presbyterian Church (USA).

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C. Alcohol or Other Chemical Dependency.

(Adopted by the Milwaukee Presbytery on March 22, 1988).

1. The Church recognizes that alcohol and other chemical dependencies are not the result of

poor moral fiber or weak will but rather are treatable diseases. At the same time, the Church is aware that alcohol or other chemical dependencies can create serious personnel

problems which require a supportive response from the Church, guided by compassion and directness.

2. If the pastor is concerned about the possibility of his or her alcohol or other chemical dependency, the pastor will, upon request, be granted time off for diagnosis and, if

professionally recommended, will be granted additional time off for treatment.

3. As with any serious disease, the pastor's employment will not be jeopardized while the pastor is receiving appropriate treatment.

4. If the pastor exhibits consistent symptoms of alcohol or chemical dependency with a resulting decline in job performance, but refuses to seek diagnosis and treatment when

requested to do so by the Church, such refusal will adversely affect the pastor's perform-

ance evaluation and may be considered cause for termination of the pastor's employment. 5. If the pastor experiences recurring problems of alcohol or chemical dependency with a

resulting decline in job performance, despite treatment efforts, the pastor's employment may be terminated.

6. Privacy and confidentiality laws applicable to medical information shall apply.

D. Sabbatical.

1. The Church believes that a sabbatical will enable the pastor to be renewed through the vital pursuit of continuing education, extended time spent in spiritual formation, and fresh

mentoring by respected teachers. A sabbatical enables the pastor to return to the

responsibilities of the Church with new energy, spiritual vision, and effectiveness. 2. The pastor shall be eligible to take a sabbatical of three (3) months after six (6) years of

service to the Church. 3. The pastor shall seek grants or fellowships to partially or entirely provide financial support

for the pastor while on sabbatical.

4. The pastor shall submit to the Church's Session an outline of the sabbatical proposal at least six (6) months before the intended commencement of the sabbatical, and shall assure the

Session of the pastor's continued service to the Church for at least one full year from the conclusion of the sabbatical.

5. Upon receiving the Session's approval of the sabbatical, the pastor shall arrange coverage of necessary pastoral and pulpit responsibilities.

6. The Session shall designate a Session moderator for the duration of the sabbatical;

communicate to the congregation the importance and values to the Church of a sabbatical; and continue all terms of the pastor's call not otherwise provided by a grant or other source.

III. Financial Compensation Package.

The financial compensation package shall be renewed annually by the Personnel Committee, in

cooperation with Reverend Anderson. The Personnel Committee shall recommend to the Church's Session any changes in the compensation package for the following calendar year. The compensation package

adopted by the Session shall be attached to this document and incorporated by reference.

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RECOMMENDED 2020 FINANCIAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR

REVEREND DEE M. ANDERSON

The Personnel Committee has reviewed all aspects of Reverend Anderson's compensation package.

The Committee has concluded that Reverend Anderson's overall compensation is lower than that of similarly situated pastors within the Milwaukee Presbytery. The Personnel Committee also is mindful of

the fact that Reverend Anderson has been the pastor at West Granville Presbyterian Church for 35 years, in contrast to the average Presbyterian minister's tenure of approximately eight years.

The Presbytery of Milwaukee Committee on Ministry (COM) recommends a minimum 1.2% increase

in compensation for 2020. No raises were given in 2019. The Personnel Committee believes that a 1.5%

increase is warranted for Reverend Anderson's loyalty and leadership.

With those factors in mind, the Personnel Committee recommends the following changes to Reverend Anderson's Financial Compensation Package for 2020.

A. Salary and Cash Components.

Salary $35,142 (Including TSA Deferred Compensation)

Housing Allowance $25,000

Total Effective Salary $60,142

B. Benefits.

Participation in Presbyterian Church (USA) Pension/Medical Plan: $22,252.54

(Total Effective Salary x 37%) Vacation: 4 weeks

Continuing Education: 2 weeks Youth Trips: 2 weeks

Short-Term Disability (West Granville Presbyterian Church)

Long-Term Disability (Board of Pensions, Presbyterian Church (USA)

C. Expense Reimbursements.

Medical Expense Reimbursement $4,750 Automobile Expense Reimbursement (53.5 cents/mile) $2,500

Continuing Education Expense Reimbursement $2,000

Professional Expense Reimbursement $500

Respectfully submitted by Jo Ann Olson, Chair, WGPC Personnel Committee

FEBRUARY 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

COMMUNION GROUP: Ken Alderden, Ben Anderson, Dawn Anderson, Deb Crane, Amy Mikec

USHER/GREETER TEAM: Paul & Lori Martens, Ben Martens, Ben Anderson

COFFEE HOUR HOSTS: 2: Cannestra 9: Hartman 23: Berlin

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2 – 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:15 Church School 9:15 Adult Bible Study 10:30 Worship Holy Communion Adult Choir

3 7 - Worship

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6 6:30 Bell choir

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8 1:00 Open Circle Valentine Tea

9 –5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:15 Church School 9:15 Adult Bible Study 10:30 Worship Boy & Girl Scout Sunday

10 7 - Finance

11 12 13 6:30 Bell choir

14 1:00 Lunch Bunch

15 March Newsletter deadline tomorrow

16 – 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:15 Church School 9:15 Adult Bible Study 10:30 Worship Children’s Choir Adult Choir 12:00 160th Anniversary Banquet at Davian’s

17 7 - Session

18 19 20 6:30 Bell choir

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23 – 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:15 Church School 9:15 Adult Bible Study 10:30 Worship with Guest Preacher, Rev. Russell Knoth

24 7 – Property

25 26 Ash Wednesday

6 – Evening Prayer with Living Hope Church at Dickson Hollow

27 6:30 Bell choir

28 Jr & Sr High at Camp Timberlee

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