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Delta United Church

Annual Report 2016

Delta United Church Annual Report 2016

Annual Meeting February 19, 2017 of 40

Table of Contents

Front Cover ........................................................................................................................1

Table of Contents ...............................................................................................................2

Delta United Church of Canada Flowchart.....................................................................3

Ministers Report ................................................................................................................4

Council Chair’s Report 2016 ............................................................................................5

Council 2016 .......................................................................................................................6

Nominations Report 2017 ..................................................................................................7

Financial Reports 2016

Balance Sheet ..........................................................................................................8

Income Statement Revenues vs Expenses ......................................................... 9-12

Royal Bank Balance Sheet .....................................................................................13

Net Worth...............................................................................................................13

Operating Budget 2016/2017 ................................................................................... 14-15

Trustees Report ......................................................................................................16

Standing Committees Reports 2016

Worship Report ................................................................................................ 17-19

List of Services .....................................................................................................20

Attendance Stats.....................................................................................................21

Christian Education Report ...................................................................................22

Membership Report ..............................................................................................23

Outreach Report .....................................................................................................24

Property Report ......................................................................................................25

Publicity Report .....................................................................................................26

Social Committee ...................................................................................................27

Delta United Fund Raising.....................................................................................28

UCW Report .................................................................................................... 29-31

UCW Financial Report ..........................................................................................32

Four Rivers Presbytery Representative Report ......................................................33

Mission and Service ...............................................................................................33

Delta–Toledo Pastoral Charge Reports 2016

Ministry & Personnel .............................................................................................34

Delta Toledo Pastoral Charge Income Statement 2016 .........................................35

Delta Toledo Pastoral Charge Budget 2017...........................................................36

Manse Account and Investments ...........................................................................37

Robertson Cemetery 2016 ...............................................................................................38

Delta United Church Mission Statement .......................................................................39

Back Cover .......................................................................................................................40



Delta United Church of Canada Flowchart

United Church of Canada

General Council

Bay of Quinte

Conference

Four Rivers

Presbytery

Delta-Toledo

Pastoral Charge

Minister

Delta United Board

of Trustees

St. Andrew’s Board

of Trustees

Delta United

Church Council

St. Andrew’s

Church Council

Delta United

Congregation

St. Andrew’s

Congregation

Delta United

Church Council

Minister

Delta United

Trustees

3 positions

Chair of Church

Council

Administration

Chair

Christian

Education

Membership &

Outreach

Treasurer Worship Chair UCW Chair

Property Chair Social Chair Publicity Chair

Presbytery RepNominating

Committee

Fund Raising

Committee

Recording

Secretary

Delta United

Church Council

United Church of

Canada

Delta-Toledo

Pastoral Charge

Delta/Toledo

Standing

Committee Chairs

Recording

Secretary

Trustees Reps

from both

Churches

Delta/Toledo

Council Chairs

Ministry &

Personnel

Committee

Minister

Central Treasurer

Delta-Toledo Pastoral Charge

Official Board

Delta Ministry &

Personnel

Committee

Mission & Service

Coordinator



Ministers Report

Dear Friends,

“Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:2)

It is such a joy for me to be writing my second message for the Annual Report. As of today, I

also completed writing my 18 month Supervised Ministry Education report and am gearing up to

write my final report in anticipation of my Conference Assessment Board interviews in February.

I have been with you in ministry for 18 months. In many ways, it feels like having a new baby; I

can’t believe its already been 18 months, but then again, I can’t imagine life without being part

of Delta-Toledo Pastoral Charge. With some seemingly insurmountable odds, we have

continued my internship journey together and all of us have grown, changed and are becoming

the people that God has always intended us to be. We are community. Community that cares

deeply for each other and deeply for the world and I thank God everyday for what we are

becoming.

We are, however, on a journey that is sometimes rocky and difficult to navigate. Our buildings

have had costly but necessary repairs that we have had to scramble to find both the funding and

the willing hands to get the work down. Attendance at Sunday morning worship is down from

last year because many people have struggled with health issues and needing to move to more

accessible homes. There are fewer people to do the work in the same way we always have. But

despite this sometimes-rocky road, we are still on a path of transformation and hope.

We continue to work together and like the church at Phillipi that Paul wrote to so many years

ago, all we can do is hold on to the Good News offered in Jesus. In times of change, that path is

never clear, but together we can do anything, if we focus on who we are and what we are called

to do; We are God’s people, called to further the kingdom of God in our world – proclaiming the

good news of new life in Christ for all.

Today, with this annual report, we look back on a year well travelled, and look forward to a year

of hope in a community called together by Christ Jesus.

Thanks, be to God,

Lynne Gardiner

Student Intern Minister.



Council Chair’s Report

Another year has passed and we have been very fortunate to have our student minister Lynne

Gardiner leading us, who also brought some musical talents with her and with husband Hugh and

daughters Emily and Elizabeth.

We are still in search of a Sunday School teacher (kids waiting to attend) and an organist (a choir

just waiting for accompaniment) but through prayers we know they will come.

I cannot say thanks often enough to our congregation and our community for all their support

this past year. We have a lot of strengths within our church and a few challenges which we are

continually working on.

We have a very active and growing UCW which enables us to support several community

organizations; Monday morning coffee with hostess Barb MacLean; a very supportive church

council; a dedicated choir; an outreach program that matches no other; individuals who are there

at a call to help with our fundraising which keeps us in the black; a hall that is available to

community organization for their use; our behind the scenes “elves” who keep the church in top

shape; our South Crosby Breakfast club volunteers and to all those who volunteered this year on

Council and to all those willing to stay on or come on board for next year’s Council.

Our challenge for 2017 is to bring a friend to church and show them that we offer a warm,

friendly atmosphere with great leadership in both Worship and within our church family.

Submitted by

Pat Phillips, Council Chair



Council 2016

Chair ..................................................... Pat Phillips ........................... 613-928-2712

Secretary ............................................... Jana Curtis ............................ 613-928-2117

Administration ................................. Cathy Livingston ....................... 613-928-2796

Treasurer ............................................ Louise Whitty ......................... 613-928-2871

Worship .............................................. Florence Pratt ......................... 613-928-2356

Membership and Outreach .................. Sheila Riskie .......................... 613-928-2091

Christian Education ............................ Pat Greenhorn ......................... 613-928-9921

UCW Rep ........................................... Sally Wanless ......................... 613-928-3454

Property ............................................. Paul Henderson ........................ 613-928-2750

Social.................................................. Barb MacLean ......................... 613-928-2353

Publicity .............................................. Arvin Riskie .......................... 613-928-2091

Presbytery Rep ......................................... Vacant ......................................................

Mission and Service ........................... Florence Pratt ......................... 613-928-2356

Student Minister ................................ Lynne Gardiner ........................ 613-928-3458

Pastoral Charge Representatives Ministry and Personnel Chair ........... Howard French ........................ 613-928-3321

Ministry and Personnel ......................... Grant Ross ............................ 613-928-2303

Ministry Reflections Group Arvin Riskie – Delta United

Ilona French – Delta United

Nancy Struthers - St. Andrew’s United

Frank Seed - St. Andrew’s United

Pastoral Charge Supervisor

Rev Don Stiles

Supervisory Minister

Rev Myra Garvin

Trustees

1.) Howard French

2.) Cathy Livingston

3.) Paul Henderson



Nominations Report 2017

The following people have let their names stand to become the 2017 Delta United Church

Council upon approval at the March 1st annual meeting.

Proposed Delta United Church Council 2017

Chair .................................................... Chris Whitty .......................... 613-928-2871

Secretary ............................................... Jana Curtis ............................ 613-928-2217

Administration ................................. Cathy Livingston ....................... 613-928-2796

Treasurer .............................................. Pat Phillips ........................... 613-928-2712

Worship .............................................. Florence Pratt ......................... 613-928-2356

Membership and Outreach .................. Sheila Riskie .......................... 613-928-2091

Christian Education .................................. Vacant ......................................................

UCW Rep ........................................... Sally Wanless ......................... 613-928-3454

Property ............................................. Paul Henderson ........................ 613-928-2750

Social.................................................... Pat Phillips ........................... 613-928-2712

Publicity ............................................... Pat Phillips ........................... 613-928-2712

Presbytery Rep ......................................... Vacant ......................................................

Mission and Service ........................... Florence Pratt ......................... 613-928-2356

Proposed Pastoral Charge Reps Ministry and Personnel ......................... Grant Ross ............................ 613-928-2303

Ministry and Personnel ...................... Louise Whitty ......................... 613-928-2871

Upon approval, the above names are the Chairs of the Standing Committee. It is the

responsibility of each chair to select their committee members - please try to include a youth

member on your committee

Proposed Trustees

As per the United Church Manual the Trustees are to be elected; not appointed by the

congregation at their Annual Meeting. The appointed Delta United Church Trustees are also

representatives of the Official Board for the Delta-Toledo Pastoral Charge.

It is therefore the recommendation of the Nominating committee that the following be nominated

for Trustees of the for the year 2017 and that they will allow their names to stand for election:

Paul Henderson, Cathy Livingston & Sally Wanless

Until Minister Lynne Gardiner is Ordained in May these people are our SME representatives

Ministry Reflections Group Delta United: Arvin Riskie, Ilona French / St. Andrew’s United: Nancy Struthers, Frank Seed

Pastoral Charge Supervisor: Rev Don Stiles

Supervisory Minister: Rev Myra Garvin

Submitted by

Pat Phillips, Nominating Chair



Delta United Financial Reports 2016

Current Assets

Customer Invoices 0.00

DUC TD Operating Account 18,497.66

Total Cash 18,497.66

Accounts Receivable 0.00

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 0.00

Total Receivable 0.00

Prepaid expenses 0.00

Total Current Assets 18,497.66

Capital Assets

Leasehold Improvements 0.00

Total Capital Assets 0.00

TOTAL ASSET 18,497.66

Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable -97.15

HST Paid Refundable 0.00

HST Paid Non-refundable 0.00

HST Charged on Sales 1.16

HST paid on purchases Reg -1,611.08

ITC Adjustments 0.00

HST Owing or Refund 0.00

Total Current Liabilities -1,707.81

Long Term Liabilities

Bank Loans 0.00

Loans from Owners 0.00

Accrued Liabilities 0.00

Total Long Term Liabilities 0.00

TOTAL LIABILITY -1,707.81

Equities

Retained Earnings 26,455.63

Current Earnings -6,250.16

Total Equities 20,205.47

TOTAL EQUITY 20,205.47

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 18,497.66

Delta United Church

Balance Sheet As at 31/12/2016

ASSET

LIABILITY

EQUITY



Category Description $ Totals

Administration Total 685.00$

Gift Cards 7.00$

Internet 678.00$

Catering Total 898.00$

Catering 898.00$

Fund Raiser Total 28,247.83$

Misc 718.13$

AOJ Bikes 2,569.00$

Bev Fridge 300.00$

Catering 799.80$

BBQ Rental 100.00$

Chicken BBQ 10,113.65$

Celeb.The Season 2,772.82$

Delta Fair . 1,560.00$

Donation 40.00$

Evening - Country Blends 628.75$

Fiddlers 256.20$

Food Sales 547.00$

Haiti House 630.00$

Lombardy Fair 1,986.00$

Pie sales 2,449.05$

Scrap Metal 401.43$

Seniors Picnic 1,076.00$

Spagetti 1,230.00$

Well 70.00$

Hall Rental Total 520.00$

Hall Rental 520.00$

In-Kind Total 2,777.93$

Food 21.78$

Property 552.49$

In Memory:of Donations 1,775.00$

Annual Report 64.64$

Administration 72.55$

Food 133.46$

Property 57.51$

Worship 100.50$

INCOME

REVENUE/EXPENSES

Income Statement 01/01/2016 to 31/12/2016

INCOME




M & S Total 5,063.33$

Mission & Service 5,063.33$

Property donation Total 1,250.00$

Property donation 1,250.00$

UCW Total 150.00$

UCW 150.00$

Weekly Total 30,928.62$

Weekly 30,928.62$

Worship Inc Total 75.00$

Worship Inc 75.00$

Subtotal Income 70,595.71$

Total Income 70,595.71$

TOTAL REVENUE 70,595.71$

INCOME




Administration Total 36,242.60$

Administration Misc. 237.91$

Envelopes 152.90$

Annual Reports 64.64$

Benevolent 255.15$

Central Treasur... 30,000.00$

Computer 398.08$

Gifts 446.97$

Honorium 500.00$

Office supplies 61.28$

Printing 46.79$

Stamps 77.77$

Telephone & Int... 1,241.59$

Toner 690.94$

Insurance 2,072.52$

Bank Charge 3.94-$

Float - Exp Total 34.15$

Float 34.15$

Fund Raiser Expense Total 12,668.64$

Miscellaneous Exp 200.76$

Beverley Seniors 72.40$

Catering 1,479.15$

Chick BBQ 4,373.70$

Chicken Stew 319.60$

Food supplies. 741.47$

Haiti House 600.00$

July BBQ 51.97$

Lombardy Fair 333.86$

Pies 715.36$

Seniors Picnic 217.63$

Royalty Fee 410.00$

Spagett Supper 174.75$

Supplies 581.77$

Turkey Dinner 895.27$

UCDSB 415.35$

Old Bast BBQ 946.87$

Harvest Fest 138.73$

Income Statement 01/01/2016 to 31/12/2016

EXPENSE




Gifts Total 291.72$

Gifts 291.72$

In Kind Total 437.92$

Administration 72.55$

Food-exp 156.29$

Property 88.58$

Worship 120.50$

M & S Exp Total 6,040.00$

Mission & Service 4,000.00$

Wheelie Big Deal 2,040.00$

Misc. Total 46.72$

Misc. 46.72$

Property Total 12,298.59$

Assets 3,032.51$

Assets:Cleaning supl 20.89$

Caretaking - Exp 780.00$

Chair Lift 1,138.10$

Equipment 322.21$

Lawn Maintenance 380.00$

Lawn 53.01$

Water Filters & lights 44.52$

Maintenance 4,693.49$

Septic Pumpout 999.77$

Snow Removal 180.00$

Water Test 654.09$

Publicity Total 106.35$

Advertising 106.35$

Utilities Total 5,228.48$

Electric 2,346.18$

Gas and Oil 2,882.30$

Worship Total 3,450.70$

Guest Speaker 50.00$

Music 491.20$

Organist 2,650.00$

Supplies 259.50$

Expense Subtotal 76,845.87$

Total Expense 76,845.87$

TOTAL EXPENSE 76,845.87$

NET INCOME 6,250.16-$



Net Worth 2016

Starting Balance as on Jan 1, 2015 5,034.22$

Income Actual $

GIC 2,000.00$

Glenview Metal Scrap Bin Total of 5 378.54$

Interest 0.05$

Total $2,378.59

Total Revenues $7,412.81

Expenses Actual $

Service Fees 0.50$

GIC Purchases 4,000.00$

Total $4,000.50

Total Expenses $4,000.50

Ending Balance as of Dec 31, 2016 $3,412.31

General Account Balance As of Comments

TD Bank General Account 18,497.66$ 31-Dec-16

Royal Bank Reserve Account 3,412.31$ 31-Dec-16

Total 21,909.97$

Investments Balance As of

Primerica 2,522.04$ 31-Dec-16

Royal Bank Five-In-One GIC 10,409.00$ 31-Dec-16 $185 interest in 2016

Total 12,931.04$

Grand Total 34,841.01$

Royal Bank Balance Sheet 2016

A very special thanks to Gerald Phillips & Chris Patterson for keeping the scrap bin on their

farm this past summer. Total collected was $779.97. $401.43 was deposited directly into the

TD General Account to help pay for some of this year's property maintenance.

GIC Update $2000 came due in May 2016 from our RB GIC and was reinvested along with

$2000 that came due in May 2015. Total of $4000 in the RB Five-In-One GIC this year making

a total of $10,000.

Delta United Church Net Worth 2016

Submitted by

Cathy Livingston, Administration Chair



Operating Budget 2016 vs. Actual and Proposed 2017 Budget

Administration

Central Treasurer $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $0.00 1.00% $24,000.00 -$6,000.00 0.80%

Postage $100.00 $77.77 -$22.23 0.78% $100.00 $0.00 1.29%

Office Supplies (includes computer) $500.00 $566.85 $66.85 1.13% $500.00 $0.00 0.88%

Administration Sup.(toner & envelopes) $600.00 $843.84 $243.84 1.41% $1,000.00 $400.00 1.19%

Honorariums (Treasurer) $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 1.00% $500.00 $0.00 1.00%

Telephone & Internet $1,400.00 $1,241.59 -$158.41 0.89% $1,300.00 -$100.00 1.05%

Other Administration $0.00 $391.33 $391.33 #DIV/0! $400.00 $400.00 1.02%

Total Administration $33,100.00 $33,621.38 $521.38 1.02% $27,800.00 -$5,300.00 0.83%

Property

Caretaker $720.00 780.00$ $60.00 1.08% $720.00 $0.00 0.92%

Insurance $2,000.00 2,072.52$ $72.52 1.04% $2,200.00 $200.00 1.06%

Maintenance/Supplies $1,000.00 $153.99 -$846.01 0.15% $1,000.00 $0.00 6.49%

Lawn Care $500.00 433.01$ -$66.99 0.87% $500.00 $0.00 1.15%

Snow Removal $200.00 180.00$ -$20.00 0.90% $250.00 $50.00 1.39%

Propane $6,000.00 2,882.30$ -$3,117.70 0.48% $6,000.00 $0.00 2.08%

Hydro $2,000.00 2,346.18$ $346.18 1.17% $2,200.00 $200.00 0.94%

Holding Tank $600.00 999.77$ $399.77 1.67% $1,200.00 $600.00 1.20%

Assets/Equipment $0.00 $4,492.82 $4,492.82 #DIV/0! $1,000.00 $1,000.00 0.22%

License Renewal TSSA $100.00 $0.00 -$100.00 0.00% $100.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!

Water Testing $780.00 654.09$ -$125.91 0.84% $280.00 -$500.00 0.43%

Renovations (includes chair lift) $0.00 4,693.49$ $4,693.49 #DIV/0! $1,000.00 $1,000.00 0.21%

Total Property $13,900.00 $19,688.17 $5,788.17 1.42% $16,450.00 $2,550.00 0.84%

Membership/Outreach

Gifts/Cards $600.00 $738.69 $138.69 1.23% $700.00 $100.00 0.95%

Supplies/Postage $100.00 $0.00 -$100.00 0.00% $50.00 -$50.00 #DIV/0!

Total Membership & Outreach $700.00 $738.69 $38.69 1.06% $750.00 $50.00 1.02%

Worship

Organist $2,500.00 $2,650.00 $150.00 1.06% $3,500.00 $1,000.00 1.32%

Guest speakers/Music $300.00 $541.20 $241.20 1.80% $300.00 $0.00 0.55%

Supplies/Bulletins $300.00 $259.50 -$40.50 0.87% $0.00 -$300.00 0.00%

Flowers/piano/organ $300.00 $120.50 -$179.50 0.40% $300.00 $0.00 2.49%

Total Worship $3,400.00 $3,571.20 $171.20 1.05% $4,100.00 $700.00 1.15%

DELTA UNITED CHURCH 2017 Operating Budget

Proposed

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Publicity

Supplies $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0! $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!

Postage $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0! $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!

Advertising $150.00 106.35$ -$43.65 0.71% $150.00 $0.00 1.41%

Total Publicity $150.00 $106.35 -$43.65 0.71% $150.00 $0.00 1.41%

Christian Education

Supplies $250.00 $0.00 -$250.00 0.00% $150.00 -$100.00 #DIV/0!

Summer Outreach $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 #DIV/0! $100.00 $100.00 #DIV/0!

Total Christian Education $250.00 $0.00 -$250.00 0.00% $250.00 $0.00 #DIV/0!

Social

Food/Supplies $200.00 $156.29 -$43.71 0.78% $200.00 $0.00 1.28%

Total Social $200.00 $156.29 -$43.71 0.78% $200.00 $0.00 1.28%

Benevolent $500.00 $255.15 -$244.85 0.51% $500.00 $0.00 1.96%

Total Benevolent $500.00 $255.15 -$244.85 0.51% $500.00 $0.00 1.96%

Fund Raiser $11,000.00 $12,668.64 $1,668.64 1.15% $12,000.00 $1,000.00 0.95%

Total Fund Raisers $11,000.00 $12,668.64 $1,668.64 1.15% $12,000.00 $1,000.00 0.95%

Grand Total $63,200.00 $70,805.87 $7,605.87 1.12% $62,200.00 -$1,000.00 0.88%

$4,000.00

$2,040.00

$6,040.00

Total Expenses 2016 $76,845.87

Wheelie Big Deal

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Outreach

M & S Exp Total

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2016

Submitted by

Louise Whitty, Treasurer




Trustees Report

A huge thanks to all those who went to work on digging around the church hall rerouting the

pipes from the building to try to stop the flooding that was occurring after rain. With this work

and the cleaning of the main roof eaves trough it appears that the hall has finally been sealed off,

we hope.

There have been some fund-raising efforts to help with funding to repair the main roof; however

touch wood, it seems to have stopped leaking so far so let’s hope it will continue.

The sanctuary around the pulpit chancel had new electrical upgrades done and has helped

tremendously with our speaker system. We now have use of the Pulpit microphone, the stand

microphone and the portable cordless mike. Now everyone can hear what is going on.

Another RBC Five in One GIC came due in May 2016, so $2000 plus $2000 from last year was

reinvested and we gained $185 interest with a total of $10,409.00 in our investments. Each May

$2000 is deposited into the RB general account so we decide whether to reinvest or keep it the

account in case it is needed for building maintenance.

We extend a very special thanks to Gerald & Pat Phillips for collecting $779.97 this year in scrap

metal, spent batteries and copper wire. Since 2011 and approximately 30 bins later a total of

$17,428.35 in cash has been gained for our Capital Projects Fund. This project has not only

helped to raise money but has been very instrumental in cleaning up Delta and area. Thanks also

to Glenview Iron and Metal in Smiths Falls who have donated the bins at no charge just because

over 50 years ago, their parents were married at Delta United. We are truly blessed to have such

faithful friends.

With memorial donations received from the family and friends of Helen Ross, Lorna Pearson,

Kathleen Chant and our UCW we purchased a large 2 door beverage fridge. We are very

thankful for this fridge as it kept all our summer salads and desserts cool over a very hot

summer; a huge asset for all our fund-raising efforts and safe food storage. A plaque was

dedicated in their honour at our September Anniversary Service and is hung up on the wall in the

kitchen. I am sure that these faithful ladies would be pleased with this purchase as they were

some of the best cooks in the area.

Thanks to everyone who cares and works hard for the Delta United Church.

Submitted by Howard French, Paul Henderson and Cathy Livingston,

Trustees of Delta United Church



Standing Committees Reports 2016

Worship Report

Isaiah 41:10: Do not be afraid - I am with you! I am your God - let nothing terrify you! I will

make you strong and help you; I will protect you and save you.

The year 2016 was one with lots to think about - here you go Chris

We heard of the many remits that will decide how to make the United Church of Canada better

and more streamlined; we heard that we need to look to the future to make changes as not many

people are sitting in the pews on Sunday morning; we heard that this world is changing so fast in

technology and we are concerned about how much more can be done; we heard that the entire

world is in turmoil with hatred against nations, hatred against religions and hatred against each

other; but what we forget to hear is that small voice inside each of us saying Do not be afraid - I

am with you!

A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to travel with Councillor Linda Carr to Toronto to

the ROMA (Rural Ontario Municipal Association) Conference being held at the Sheraton Hotel

on Queen Street in downtown Toronto. We arrived by train on Saturday evening and we didn’t

need to register until Sunday at noon so that left us with Sunday morning to go to church,

something we both do every week.

Linda is Anglican and the year prior she had gone on her own to The Cathedral Church of St.

James on Church Street just around the corner from where she was staying, so she asked if I

would like to join her this year and of course I said yes and I am thankful that I did.

St. James is one of the oldest churches in the city and we sat at the front in the very first pew that

had a plaque stating the “Cawthra Pew purchased by Joseph Cawthra in 1803 in memory of five

generations of the Cawthra family”. Each pew had a door and a latch that closed you in, “the

Steward said it was so we couldn’t get away”.

Of course, I love Heritage Buildings, their architecture, like that plaque tells a story of the past,

the huge pipe organ, the beautiful chancel and the brightly coloured stained glass windows were

healing to my soul. I felt at home even though I told everyone I was United, they warmly

accepted me anyways. I even took communion, watching Linda closely to see what I had to do

as their rituals are different than our denomination and they used real wine.

Over the past while I had been struggling with my own faith as things were happening all around

me that were beyond my control and I was getting discouraged, but after the heartwarming

homily, feeling the pipes vibrating from the bass, the smiles of welcoming from strangers and

then joining them for coffee afterward, I realized that the decisions of our church, our world, our

entire being are not ours…they are Gods. God will take care of me, our church and our world as

only God knows how…

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After the service, we had to go outside to another building for the coffee time, and those who

know Linda, knows she isn’t shy, so she invited 3 young people as well as others to sit with us.

As it turns the Youth were refugees who had moved to Toronto just two weeks prior and it was

their first time at that church, in fact at any church in Canada. They were from Zimbabwe and

Uganda, uprooted from a world they had known, leaving family and friends to start a new

beginning in a new and welcoming country. I pray they will survive in this cold weather and that

the people of St. James will continue to welcome them.

This also brought my spirits up. It was as if God had planted these three young refugees, at that

time, in that huge cathedral that takes up almost a city block in downtown Toronto. We didn’t

know their circumstances as to why or how they had ended up in Canada, what they had gone

through to get there, perhaps they were students, I don’t know, but it made me think about how

small our world really is and how we are all going through it together.

Also, this humungous church might have had 60 people at the 9 a.m. service, with another at 11

a.m., and could have easily seated 500 or more so they are also struggling in these times just as

we are. When we were waiting for Uber to show up to take us back to the hotel, I recall standing

outside this huge building looking up at it’s tall spires and I suddenly realized it was very quiet

and peaceful, which was very strange for downtown Toronto. It was very humbling to me to see

that even the larger churches are having the same issues that my little church in Delta is dealing

with. For some reason, it brought me peace and I felt better for having been there.

God is With Us Always no matter what and will guide us through the years ahead. We may not

look or be as we are now but we need to trust that God will guide us and be there and help us to

be what we are meant to be… I recently read on Face Book, sometimes there is some good stuff,

that when your life is in turmoil and things are not going right that means that something good is

on the horizon. For me I guess it was a trip to Toronto – who knew! Amen!

We give thanks for Intern Student Minister Lynne Gardiner and for all she has been doing for us.

At the writing of this report we now know that Lynne will be ordained at the Bay of Qunite

Conference Wall Street United in Brockville at the end of May, which is very fitting as that is

her home church before going into Ministry. We are going through the process to Call her to our

Pastoral Charge and will keep you informed on what we need to do.

We give thanks for Bonnie Bilton who helped us with choir practises prior to her health issues

and we pray she will be well enough to return to our church soon.

Special thanks to the choir... Chris, Louise, Lillian, Jana, Bruce, Bonnie, Millard and Irene who

were always willing to come early on Sunday to practise and put up with me trying to organize

and lead them. Thanks to Hugh, Emily and Elizabeth when they could join us.

Thanks to our organist Jean Yves Dupperon who came out early on Sunday mornings to help us

practise. At our lovely Christmas Eve Service, full of beautiful music we bade Jean farewell

after 10 years, as he was taking on a full-time Choir Director position at Portland United in the

New Year. He is not far away and we may seem him once in while when we visit Toledo.



Thanks to Florence who worked behind the scenes to make sure there were people in place to

greet and take up the offering, set up and put away after communion. Thanks to Barb for making

sure there were flowers in the church for special occasions and that the candles were ready to

light. You may think it isn’t much but it is and we appreciate all you have done to make our

church a quiet, holy place to come and give our thanks to God.

Very special thanks to our own lay people…you are amazing and always willing to take on a

service when needed. Thanks to Rev Bruce our Minister Emeritus, Chris Whitty, Millard

Goodsell and Ron Woods for helping again this year. We are so very fortunate to have people in

our congregation who are willing to lead in Worship and I know the amount of time it takes to

put a service together; but in the end, I believe, it helps us to grow stronger in our faith. Thanks

to all those who are willing to read Scripture and Minute for Mission each Sunday.

Thanks to Pat Greenhorn for her work with the Sunday school children. They were always

excited to see what had been planned for them each week. Now that Pat has resigned from the

position she is truly missed but we pray that someone else might come along to help.

We hesitated about getting an artificial tree for the church, but we found a 9’ tree on sale at

Michaels and I believe it was a beautiful addition to the white lights that circle the sanctuary and

it was a lot easier to put up. Thanks to Gerald Phillips for donating a tree from his property for

many years and to all those who make sure it is up and decorated. The Memorial Tree is a

beautiful contrast with its white branches and coloured lights in remembrance of loved ones we

hold dear in our hearts as is Lillian’s hand crocheted village and ceramic white tree. If you wish

to add a star in memory of a loved one, please see Pat or Cathy.

Delta United has always been a place where we can feel welcome and even though

circumstances change we continue to move forward. It is a place where we can weep, we can

laugh and we can be discouraged over things that are out of our control and yet we are still

accepted and loved; perhaps more so.

I read somewhere that one of the best gifts you can give someone is the gift of thanking them for

being part of your life and for that I truly give thanks for each one of you and I am thankful to be

part of the Delta United Church family.

Submitted by

Cathy Livingston, On behalf of the Worship Committee



Services 2016

Date Services Date Services

3-Jan-16 Ephipany Sunday 3-Jul-16 Regular Service

10-Jan-16 Baptisim of the Lord 10-Jul-16 Regular Service

17-Jan-16 2nd Sunday of Ephipany 17-Jul-16 Regular Service

24-Jan-16 3rd Sunday of Ephipany 24-Jul-16 Regular Service

31-Jan-16 4th Sunday of Ephipany 31-Jul-16 Lynne Study Leave/Ron Woods

7-Feb-16 AGM service a 11 a.m. 7-Aug-16 Lynne Study Leave/Millard Goodsell

14-Feb-16 1st Sunday of Lent 14-Aug-16 Regular Service

21-Feb-16 2nd Sunday of Lent 21-Aug-16 Regular Service

28-Feb-16 3rd Sunday of Lent 28-Aug-16 Lynne on vacation/Barb Dejeet

6-Mar-16 4th Sunday of Lent 4-Sep-16 Regular Service

13-Mar-16 5th Sunday of Lent 11-Sep-16 Regular Service

20-Mar-16 Palm Sunday 18-Sep-16 Regular Service

25-Mar-16 Good Friday shared with Baptists 25-Sep-16 Delta 188th Anniversary

27-Mar-16 Easter Sunday 2-Oct-16 World Wide Comunion

3-Apr-16 1st Sunday after Easter 9-Oct-16 Thanksgiving

10-Apr-16 Lynne on vacation/Barb Dejeet 16-Oct-16 Regular Service

17-Apr-16 Lynne on vacation/Barb Dejeet 23-Oct-16 St. Andrews Anniversary Service

24-Apr-16 Lynne on vacation/Barb Dejeet 30-Oct-16 Regular Service

1-May-16 5th Sunday after Easter 6-Nov-16 Remembrance/Legion

8-May-16 Mothers Day 13-Nov-16 Regular Service

15-May-16 Ascesion Day 20-Nov-16 Regular Service

22-May-16 Baby Curtis Baptism 27-Nov-16 1st Sunday of Advent

29-May-16 Lynne at Conference/Chris Whitty 4-Dec-16 Communion

5-Jun-16 Fiddlers Service 11-Dec-16 3rd Sunday of Advent

12-Jun-16 Regular Service 18-Dec-16 Cancelled due to snow/ice storm

19-Jun-16 Fathers Day 24-Dec-16 Christmas Eve

26-Jun-16 Outdoor Service 25-Dec-16 Closed for Christmas Day



Average Sunday Attendance 2014, 2015 & 2016



Christian Education Report

Our Sunday School curriculum for the past year has been: “SPARK Activate Faith”. The

program followed the church calendar, with Old Testament lessons in the fall and New

Testament stories in the winter and spring. As we learned and experienced the stories, we learned

of God’s love and care for us, His gift of Jesus, and His call to service.

On Sunday, May 8th, we launched a fundraising project in partnership with ‘Arms of Jesus

Children’s Mission’, who opened and dedicated a new high school in Guatemala that same day.

We called our project the “Wheelie Big Deal”, and challenged the congregation to raise funds for

bicycles for children who would have to walk up to two hours to get to the new school. Each

bicycle cost $170 and we were hoping to purchase two bikes. Through the incredible generosity

of our congregation, and money donated at the Fiddlers Service, DUC raised over $1,900 –

enough for 11 bikes! In addition, our sister congregation at St. Andrew’s donated $680, enough

for an additional 4 bikes! (This total included funds from the Masons, and the cyclists on tour

from Ottawa who had lunch provided by the St. Andrew’s congregation on June 11th and 12th.)

A special thank you to Emily Gardiner for her enthusiasm and commitment in sharing leadership

in Sunday School.

For the past five years, it has been my privilege and joy to lead Children’s Ministry at Delta

United. I thank you for your support and generosity, and for entrusting me with the incredible

responsibility of passing on the stories and foundations of faith to the next generation. I pray that

our children may always love God with all their hearts, give thanks in all circumstances, and

reach out in love and service to their neighbours, both here and far away.

Yours in Christ

Submitted by

Pat Greenhorn, Christian Education Chair



Membership Report

The year 2016 was a special year for some of our members:

- Audrey Peabody who celebrated her 90th birthday

- Florence Pratt celebrated her 80th birthday

- Edith Wood - long standing member moved to Carveth Lodge in Gananoque

Membership sits at approximate 62 individuals and we welcome numerous adherents to our

church. In 2016 we averaged a weekly attendance of 28.

Again, we were glad to see visitors throughout the year and the return of our regular seasonal

visitors last summer and look forward to seeing them again in 2017

Throughout the year, we sent out many greeting cards as follows: Going Away, Sympathy,

Thinking of You, Anniversary, Thank You, Get Well, Birthday and Christmas.

We also delivered flower arrangements, fruit baskets, chocolates, a special thank you and

farewell gift.

Numerous phone calls and visits were made as well.

Marriages: 0 - (Note our Minister Lynne Gardiner is licensed to conduct weddings)

Confirmations: 0

Baptisms: 1 - Officiated by our minister Lynn Gardiner

May 22, 2016 - Bronwyn Lydia Michelle Curtis, born Nov.18,

2014, daughter of Ryan Curtis and Kelee McMaster.

New Members: 0

Funerals: 4 - Officiated by our minister Lynn Gardiner

Jan, 6, 2016 - Chris Menzies

Jan, 2016 - Herb Vincent

May, 21, 2016 – Henry Robert Bond

Aug, 31, 2016 - Frank Wykes

Thank you to all of those who kept me informed and assisted me with membership duties over

this past year.

Submitted by

Sheila Riskie, Membership Chair



Delta United Outreach

As a small rural church, we are “the little church that can” make a difference in the lives of

others locally and in the greater world.

The church raised $4000.00 and the UCW gave $500.00 to the Mission & Service Fund of the

United Church of Canada.

Another great Lenten project led by Pat Greenhorn and the Sunday school partnering with ‘The

Arms of Jesus Mission’ was the “Wheelie Big Deal” project. We were challenged to raise $340

dollars to purchase 2 bicycles; however, we raised over $1,900 – enough for 11 bikes! In

addition, St. Andrew’s donated $680, enough for an additional 4 bikes! What a great outreach

project helping others in need in the world! Thanks Pat.

Our hall continues to be the home of the Beverley Seniors who meet monthly, the Delta

Community Food Bank which actively helps many families in the community and the Good Food

Box program for the community to pick up pre-ordered fruit and vegetables.

Our Prayer Shawl Ministry continues to be well received by all those who have been given

shawls as well as those who are creating them.

The Kid’s Club continues to attract over 15 children from the community who gathered every

other Monday to do a craft, play a game and have a snack.

The Rideau Islands and Lakes Theatre group met once again on Thursday evenings. Rachel

Marks is always willing to help in the community whenever an event requires a talented group of

actors/actresses and in turn her students help serve at our annual Turkey Supper.

In October, our church partnered with the Delta Mill Society by hosting a Ham Supper at the

church hall as part of the 2nd annual Harvest Festival.

In November & December we took part once again in the 12th annual Celebrating the Season

partnering with Lower Beverley Lake Park to serve meals during the five Saturday nights.

We also have a dedicated crew who every Thursday morning serves breakfast to students as part

of the Breakfast Program at South Crosby Public School.

Branch 207 of the Royal Canadian Legion and Ladies Auxiliary use our church hall during the

winter months for meetings and other events as well as the Delta Agricultural Society during the

winter months.

May we continue to be a caring and giving church, doing God’s work by loving our neighbours,

by opening the doors of this church, by going beyond our walls to serve and give to those in need

and may we continue to reach out and make our church a place where all can feel welcome!

Submitted by Cathy Livingston, Administration Chair



Property Report

Propane - heating and cooking - equal billing with Levac for January and February was

$390.00 per month. From March to August we used our credit to pay our monthly costs. Then in

September, we were paying $250.00 monthly. Our yearly costs were $2,166.45 paid out.

Insurance - Marsh Insurance continues to be our carrier with DLK as our Broker. The 2016

policy cost was $2072.52.

Water Quality - We continue to have our water tested quarterly at Caducean Labs in Kingston

at a cost of $70.00 per test. The Heath Unit receives a copy of our report. Our UV light caused us

some concerns this year but thanks to the sharp eye of Mac MacLean we are confident we have

corrected this issue.

Septic Pump Outs - Our pump outs continue to be around $210.00 each time. Our cost for the

year was $999.77. The UCW donated $400.00 toward the annual cost.

Lawn Care - Connor Pearson continued to mow the lawn at a cost of $30.00 per mow at a total

cost of $380.00. Arlo Boyce and Jana Curtis are credited with the great care of the flower beds.

Snow Removal - Josh Pearson continues to shovel our side walks at a cost of $180.00 for 2016

and Mac MacLean shovels when required. The Legion shovels on Friday evenings when using

the hall.

Telephone and Internet - Costs for 2016 was $1241.54

Hydro - $1853.75 was our cost for 2016

Caretaker - Connor Pearson receives an honorarium of $60.00 per month for general cleaning.

A volunteer work crew headed by Pat Phillips does an in-depth cleaning in the spring and fall.

2016 saw some electrical work completed which improved our PA system, outside light and

some improvement to our Jesus light. We also had our well blown out and a Big O installed

and eaves troughs cleaned which has helped to stop the flooding of our kitchen and hall.

Once again thank you for your continued support in maintaining YOUR church. A very big

thank you to our summer family and community volunteers for their support and to Mac and

Barb our church elves who keep a very watchful eye on our church and alert us of any concerns.

Submitted by

D. Paul Henderson, Property Chair



Publicity Report

The following events were advertised through Social media, posters & in following newspapers:

Review Mirror, St. Lawrence News, Uncle Bucks News, Recorder & Times, Athens Mural and

Delta Pilot plus through Lower Beverley Lake brochures & posters.

Feb: Church Annual General Meeting

Mar: Easter Services, Matt Hayes and Ole Friends Band

Jun: Fiddlers Service, featuring “The MacLeod Fiddlers” from Glengarry County

Jul: Chicken BBQ

Sep: Anniversary Service

Oct: Musical " Country Blends "

Nov: Remembrance Service, Spaghetti supper, Country Christmas with the Deltones

Community Choir

Dec: Suppers and Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Thanks to all who create, print and distribute flyers and tickets for our events.

Once again Thanks to William Morris, Lower Beverley Park Manager and staff for all their help.

Thanks to those who kept me informed and submitted ads on my behalf. It was greatly

appreciated!

Submitted by

Arvin Riskie, Publicity Chair



Social Committee

Jan: Catered to the Funeral Luncheon for the family and friends of Chris Menzies

Hosted a going away breakfast for Edith Woods

Feb: Annual Congregational Meeting Luncheon

Mar: Matt Hayes concert

May: Settlers Trek Breakfast

Catered to the Funeral Luncheon for the family and friends of Henry Bond

Apr: Potluck breakfast was served before the Easter Sunday Services

Jun: Outdoor Picnic

Served lunch after the Fiddlers’ Church Service

Oct: Hosted a Harvest Supper as part of the 2nd Harvest Festival.

Provided sweets for the Country Blends Concert.

Nov: Helped with the Spaghetti Supper

Provided refreshments for a regular meeting of the Official Board

Dec: Helped with the Chicken Stew Supper and the Turkey Dinner

We also helped with many fund-raising events. Thanks to Mac MacLean for Sunday morning

refreshments.

We have a very dedicated group of individuals, men and women both, who volunteer their time

and talents to help provide lunches, dinners, refreshments and I want to take this opportunity to

say THANK YOU!

Special thanks to Carl Willard and Judy Marx for their special treats. With everyone working

together we make a great team and have fun in the meantime.

A special thank you to our summer friends who pitch right in and help where ever needed. I also

want to thank all those who help prepare, serve and cleanup after Fellowship on Sunday

mornings.

Submitted by

Pat Phillips & Barb MacLean, Social Chairs



Fund Raising 2016

# Date Event Items Required

1 06-Jan-16 Funeral Luncheon Chris Menzie family & friends

2 10-Jan-16 Breakfast Party for Edith Woods

3 7-Feb-16 Pies for Toledo Legion 8 Pies

4 7-Feb-16 Annual Meeting - Pot Luck

5 06-Mar-16 Pies for Toledo Legion 15 Pies

6 13-Mar-16 Matt Hayes Band and Supper $20 per person for concert and meal

7 03-Apr-16 Apple Crisp for Toledo Legion

8 16-Apr-16 Maple Syrup Festival Bake Sale at OTH UCW

9 01-May-16 Pies for Toledo Legion 15 Pies

10 13-May-16 SEVAC Luncheon for Students from RDHS and Sask Spaghetti Supper at Noon

11 05/16 & 17 Settlers Trek Lunches

12 18-May-16 Settlers Trek Breakfast Bacon, Sausage, Eggs, Hash Browns

13 28-May-16 BBQ Rental - Legion BBQ rental only

14 2016-06-05 Pies for Toledo Legion 15 Pies

15 05-Jun-16 Fiddlers Service Service and Dinner

16 05-Jun-16 Chicken BBQ - Harmony Lodge BBQ Chicken only

17 17-Jun-16 Chicken BBQ Rideau Seniors Picnic in the Park BBQ Chicken and Salads/Desserts/ Drinks

18 26-Jun-16 Autism BBQ in LBLP Noon - Hamburgs, Hot Dogs

19 01-Jul-16 Chicken BBQ - Seeleys Bay Rent/Order & Cook Chicken only

20 02-Jul-16 Chicken BBQ - Lower Beverley Lake Park BBQ Chicken and Salads/Desserts/ Drinks

21 09-Jul-16 Chicken BBQ - Addison United Order & cook Chicken only

22 09-Jul-16 Pie Sale Lower Beverley Lake Park

23 13-Jul-16 Lower Beverley Lake Association AGM UCW Catering

24 22-Jul-16 Delta Fair Gates

25 23-Jul-16 Chicken BBQ - Delta Fair BBQ Chicken and 2 Salads

26 30-Jul-16 Chicken BBQ - Portland Order & Cook Chicken only

27 31-Jul-16 Chicken BBQ - Lombardy Fair BBQ Chicken/ Salads/Desserts

28 20-Aug-16 Pie Sale Lower Beverley Lake Park

29 20-Aug-16 Leeanne Hallday, Greg Thomas Wedding BBQ chicken only - 5 p.m.

30 28-Aug-16 Chicken BBQ Ontario Fishing Club for the Deaf at LBLP BBQ Chicken, 2 Salads, Rolls, Beverage

31 03-Sep-16 Wedding Catering Liz Gray's grandaughter Salads

32 04-Sep-16 Perth Fair Chicken BBQ BBQ Chicken/ 2 Salads/Desserts

33 10-Sep-16 Chicken BBQ Old Bastards Motorcycle Rally BBQ Chicken/ Salads/Desserts

34 14-Sep-16 Chicken BBQ - UCDSB BBQ Chicken/ Salads/Desserts

35 17-Sep-16 Legion Rent BBQ

36 01-Oct-16 Delta Harvest Festival at Church Hall Ham, Scalloped Pot, Veggies, Dessert

37 02-Oct-16 Pies for Toledo Legion 15 Pies

38 12-Oct-16 Country Blends Country Concert starting at 7:30 p.m.

39 06-Nov-16 Pies for Toledo Legion 15 Pies

40 26-Nov-16 Celebrating the Season / Delta Country Christmas Spaghetti Supper

41 04-Dec-16 Pies for Toledo Legion 15 Pies

42 10-Dec-16 Celebrating The Season Chicken Stew & Biscuits

44 17-Dec-15 Celebrating The Season Turkey Supper

December

June

July

August

September

October

November

Delta United Fund Raising & Other Social Events 2016

January

February

March

April

May



UCW Report

There are regular monthly meetings and activities except during January, July, August with

about 12 to 15 women attending.

Mar: meeting at Carveth Care Centre in Gananoque as guests of Edith Woods

Apr: Four Rivers Presbyterial AGM at Athens United Church. The topic was the Canadian Food

Grains Bank. Bay of Quinte Conference UCW AGM attended by Pat Phillips and Effie Warren

May: meeting at Audrey Peabody and Christine’s to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday

with a luncheon fit for a queen

Jun: Dinner for the congregation at the Junction Restaurant and welcome to summer people

Sep: UCW Fall Rally at Wall Street United Church. Topic Mind the World and Bethany Kids

project

Oct: outing to the Arthur Child museum in Gananoque followed by lunch at the Gananoque Inn.

Dec: meeting and special Christmas Tea pot luck lunch

Thank you to everyone who provided worship, programme, and lunch for our meetings. A

special thank you to Edith Woods and Effie Warren for looking after the sending of meaningful

cards and for the Bake-less Bake Sale, to Lillian Willison and others whose busy hands make

prayer shawls and to Cathy Livingston, President, Pat Phillips, Secretary and Barb Bentley,

Treasurer for keeping us well organized and busy.

The volunteer time of many members helps the Monday morning coffee time (Barb MacLean)

the South Crosby School Breakfast Thursdays (Sheila Riskie). As well there are many fund-

raising events such as catering throughout the year, the Bake Sale at the Maple Syrup Festival,

sales of the Maple Cookbook, a raffle for a throw and 2 pillows, and the Bake-less Bake Sale.

We hosted the funeral luncheon for the family & friends of Chris Menzies and Henry Bond and

helped with catering to the funeral luncheon for Betty Ostrom.

From these activities donations are made to the Delta Church, UC Mission and Service and to

others in the community.

Our UCW Purpose states “To unite women of the congregation for the total mission of the

church and to provide a medium through which we may express our loyalty and devotion to

Jesus Christ in Christian witness, study, fellowship and service.”

Well done ladies and thanks for all your support. This has been a very fulfilling year!

Submitted by

Sally Wanless, UCW Council Representative



Notes from President Cathy

I would like to take a moment to honour one of our long time UCW and Church Ladies - Edith

Woods. For health reasons, understandable at the age of 89, our Edith relocated from Delta,

where she lived her entire life, to the Carveth Care Home in Gananoque. A good move for Edith

as she is enjoying herself talking to people, helping them out and doing puzzles together. She

was pleased to have her neighbour Eileen Halliday join her last fall, just a few rooms away.

I remember when I was a newbie with the UCW and Edith tried to explain to me when I became

President that I needed to do a program. I had no idea what she was talking about – President

and Program what did I get myself into…but as it turned out it was a list of all the meetings and

what we were going to do at each one. So, okay that was easy enough but it still wasn’t what

they were used to but eventually she gave in or perhaps she gave up and learned to use what I

had created.

I want to thank Edith for all her contributions not only to the UCW but to the Church as well.

Edith had attended Delta United ever since she was a child and has seen many changes over the

years. She helped teach Sunday School, organized the annual church suppers, helped with

funeral luncheons, helped with Cheer for the UCW by sending out cards and gifts to those who

needed a bit of sunshine in their life. You could always depend on Edith being early to church on

Sunday mornings to see if there were anything she could do to help.

Edith was instrumental in helping gather up information for the 50th Anniversary of the UCW

with pictures and memorabilia, as an original member of the WA before it changed over to the

UCW she is one of the few Chartered Members remaining.

Even though Edith is further away, Delta is always in her thoughts. Our UCW held their March

meeting at Carveth and celebrated her birthday, with Glen Chant present, and we plan on doing

the same for her 90th birthday this March.

Thanks Edith for all your help, cares and concerns for each one in our church and community.

You can truly say that you lived a life with God as your guide,

I am very proud of what this small group of women have accomplished over the years and

especially this year. This year with fund raising efforts along with memorial donations we raised

over $5000.00 giving $3010 to others. We transferred $400 to the church to help with septic

pump outs, donated $500 to Mission and Service, donated $250 to the Laming Family plus to

other local non-profit groups in need. Thanks to everyone for their continued support.

All women are welcome to join us so if you want more information please speak with myself or

Pat Phillips. Our meetings are normally the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. but can be

subject to change depending on schedules. We do have a good time when we all come together!



Members – 2016

Cathy Livingston – President - LTM Mary Ann Dobrik - LTM

Liz Gray – Treasurer - LTM Arlo Boyce - LTM

Pat Phillips – Secretary - LTM Shirley Russell

Edith Woods – Chartered - LTM Mary Ellen Christman

Nancy Wykes – Chartered - LTM Audrey Langille

Irene Goodsell - LTM Jean Daye

Barb McLean - LTM Evie Thomas

Audrey Peabody - LTM Florence Pratt

Sheila Riskie – LTM - Outreach Sally Wanless

Lillian Willison - LTM Barb Bentley

Joyce Gray - LTM Lynne Gardiner

Vivian Morris - LTM Effie Warren - Cheer

Ilona French - LTM Bonnie Bilton

2017 is a very special year of celebration – 150 years as the country of Canada and 55 years as

UCW and 189 years as Delta United Church.

The Annual General Meeting of the Four Rivers Presbyterial will be hosted at Delta United on

Wed. Apr 19, 2017 with guest speaker Rev Takouhi. All Ladies welcome to attend!

Submitted by

Cathy Livingston, UCW President



Delta UCW Treasurer’s Report

Balance brought forward from December 31, 2015 $1,725.05

Receipts

Donations $1,495.00

Henry Bond Funeral Luncheon $1,054.41

Lower Beverley Lake Association $150.00

UCW Offerings for 2016 $1,041.00

Bake-less Bale Sale $485.00

Maple Syrup Festival (Raffle, Cook Books, Bake Sale) $682.50

Observer $175.00

Interest $0.57

Total Receipts $5,083.48

Grand Total $6,808.53

Expenses

Four Rivers Presbyterial Dues (15 x $8) $120.00

Four Rivers Presbyterial National $100.00

Flowers for Church $54.24

Observer (includes a monthly copy for the Church) $200.00

Delta United Church (Pump Outs) $400.00

Impression Printing (Cook Books) $164.98

Donations - Outreach

- Mission & Service $500.00

- Delta United Church (Refrigerator) $300.00

- Delta Food Bank $200.00

- Dental Issues Group $200.00

- South Crosby Public School Milk Fund $500.00

- Kick In For Kids - RDHS $500.00

- Arthur Child Museum $50.00

- Delta United Big Wheelie Project $510.00

- Laming Family (Fire Victim) $250.00

Total Expenses $4,049.22

Balance as of December 31, 2016 $2,759.31

Note: Bank Balance Overage of $.02 $2,759.29

Submitted by

Barb Bentley, UCW Treasurer



Four Rivers Presbytery Representative Report

Since we do not have a Presbytery Rep mostly since the meetings are in the afternoon, and since

we needed a representative to vote on the remits being held at Carleton Place on October 25th the

following motion was made:

A temporary presbytery representative be appointed for Delta United Church to have voting

rights on Remits 5, 7 and 8. Therefore, at the Delta United Council Meeting of October 12, 2016

the following motion was made and accepted:

Motion# 2016-032 – moved by Cathy Livingston; seconded by Jana Curtis that Pat Phillips

be appointed as temporary presbytery representative. Carried

Submitted by


Mission and Service

Delta Mission and Service 2016

Delta United ..............................................................................................................$4,000.00

UCW-Delta ............................................................................................................. $ 500.00

Total .......................................................................................................... $ 4,500.00

Submitted by

Florence Pratt, Mission and Service Convenor



Ministry and Personnel Committee

Committee members:

Toledo: Nancy Seed, Anna Johnston

Delta: Howard French, Grant Ross

It is our purpose to assist Lynne with any issues she may have concerning her vacation, and pay

scale The ministry reflection committee was formed to assist Lynne with any personal problems

she may encounter.

Her annual vacation contract is from July 1st to June 30th. Her wage contract is from January 1st

to December 31st. She is in her second year with us and hopes to be ordained in May, pending

interviews in February. At that time the reflection committee will be disbanded and the Ministry

and Personnel committee will have full responsibility for her care.

As part of her contract Lynne receives:

5 weeks’ vacation (2 left)

3 weeks’ study leave (0 left)

It is not only our responsibility to support Lynne and help her work towards her aspirations and

goals for each of our churches but I feel it is everyone's wish that she is happy and content in her

surroundings.

Note: At the Nov 15th, Official Board meeting of the Delta-Toledo Pastoral Charge the following

motions were made and adopted:

Motion 2016-015 – Moved by Howard French; seconded by Arvin Riskie, that we increase

the Ministers salary to $46,488 as per the United Church Salary Schedule for 2017. Carried

Motion 2016-016 – Moved by Howard French; seconded by Anna Johnston that we give

Lynne Gardiner, Student Minister a $1000 honorarium thanking her for her commitments to

our Pastoral Charge.

Submitted by

Nancy Seed, On Behalf of the Ministry & Personnel Committee



Delta-Toledo Pastoral Charge Financial Reports 2016

Revenue

Coleman Account $73.01

Delta Payments 30,000.00$

St Andrews Payment 32,000.00$ Note 1

Deposit from CRA 178.75$

SME payment 10,000.00$

Total Revenue $72,251.76

Expenses

Internet - Delta 2015 678.00$ Note 2

Bank Charges 12.50$

Bay of Quinte Conference 80.00$

Music 64.00$

Education 863.64$

Honorarium 500.00$

Mileage 2,211.73$

Office 24.81$

Presbrytary Dues 3,088.87$

Pulpit Supply 747.00$

Salary 51,100.39$

Telephone 660.00$ 60,030.94$

Total Expenses 12,220.82$

Net Income

Beginning Balance January 1, 2016 10,284.93$

Add: Net Income 12,220.82$

Ending Quicken Balance 22,505.75$

Add: Mileage cheque not cashed 1,014.34$

Ending Balance Dec 31, 2016 Bank 23,520.09$

Investments Investment date Maturity Date Amount

GIC Investment November 23, 2016 November 23,2021 5,000.00$

Note 1- Toledo paid $2000 for 2015 in 2016.

Note 2- Delta Internet for 2015 last payment from central for internet.

Income Statement

From January 1 - Deceember 31, 2016

Submitted by Janet Preston, Delta-Toledo Pastoral Charge Central Treasurer



Revenue

Coleman Account 73.01$

Delta 24,000.00$

Toledo 24,000.00$

Total Revenue 48,073.01$ note 4

Expenses

Salary 51,545.70$ note 3

Pulpit Supply 1,120.50$ note 2

Bay of Quinte Conference 110.00$

Continuing Education 1,359.00$

Mileage 2,000.00$

Office 200.00$ note 1

Presbytery Dues 2,850.13$

Telephone 660.00$

Honorarium 500.00$

Total Expenses 60,345.33$

Note 1 - lowered to $200 because majority is covered by individual churches

Note 4-Each church will pay $2000 per month with the understanding we will use some

of the excess funds in the General Account to cover shortfall of $12,272.32

Delta Toledo Pastoral Charge

Budget 2017

Note 3- with 2% increase approximate amount due to BenefitS, CPP, costs are included

in this amount and although they will go up they will not go up the full 2%.

Note 2 - $124.50 for pulpit supply for 2017. This is to cover 9 weeks of

Vacation/Study Leave

Note: At the Nov 15th, Official Board meeting of the Delta-Toledo Pastoral Charge the following

motions were made and adopted:

GIC Investments

Motion 2016-010 – Moved by Cathy Livingston; seconded by Nancy Seed that we change

each church monthly amount to the Central Treasurer from $2500 monthly to $2000 starting

January 2017. Carried

Motion 2016-011 – Moved by Dwayne Struthers; seconded by Laura Simpson that we ask

Janet Preston, Central Treasurer, to invest $5000 in a short term GIC from the Manse interest

investment account to be kept separate from the Manse Investments. Carried

Motion 2016-012 – Moved by Laura Simpson; seconded by Anna Johnston, that we ask

Janet Preston, Central Treasurer, to reinvest the $4000 and $8000 GIC due Nov 16th and Dec

2nd respectively into a GIC at the best interest and terms available. Carried



Manse Account and Investments

Revenue

GIC Interest $3,439.95

Total Revenue $3,439.95

Expenses

Christmas Bonus to Minister $1,000.00

GIC Investment (not manse) $5,000.00

$6,000.00

Net Income -$2,560.05

Starting Balance January 1, 2015 $8,098.85

Net Income -$2,560.05

Ending Balance in Bank $5,538.80

As per council instructions I invested $5000.00 from this account into a GIC that will put

interest in the General Account and when it expires will deposit into the General Account.

It was done this way to keep separate from Manse Investments.

Investment Investment date Maturity Date

Gic Investment $5000.00 November 23, 2016 November 23,2021

Purchased Matures Amount Invested

December 14, 2016 December 14, 2020 $4,000.00

December 2, 2016 Decenber 2, 2021 $8,000.00

August 16, 2012 August 16, 2017 $5,000.00

January 25, 2013 January 25, 2018 $8,000.00

January 21, 2014 January 21, 2019 $16,000.00

May 6, 2015 May 6, 2020 $5,000.00

February 23, 2016 February 23, 2021 $20,225.10

Total $66,225.10

The 4 year investment of $4000.00 was invested into a GIC that could payout up to 16%

and could payout less than a rate riser. We are gauranteed to not lose our initial GIC

investment. With this being the smalled GIC we have, I tried something a little more

aggressive to try to earn a higher interest rate. The $8000.00 investment is like all the rest

with a gradual increase in intererst each of the 5 years with option to pull our once a year.

Manse Income Statement

From January 1 to December 31, 2016

As of December 31, 2016

Manse Interest Account

Manse Investments

Submitted by Janet Preston, Delta-Toledo Pastoral Charge Central Treasurer



Robertson Cemetery Board

Financial Report for the Period Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016

Balance as of Jan 1, 2016 $2,260.05

Credits

Plots 31 & 32 R Menzies $1,000.00

Donation from David Gray $30.00

Donation from T/G Phillips $50.00

GIC Interest $58.00

Donations D/D Sly $100.00

Memorial Service 2015 $296.32

Memorial Service 2016 $97.28

Total $1,631.60


Debits

Grass Cutting 2016 #56 $900.00

Tfr 40% Plots 31 & 32 $400.00

Maintenance Fee 2.50/mth $30.00

United Church Mem Ser 2016 #55 $25.00

Total $1,355.00

Balance as of Dec 31, 2016 $2,536.65

Balance as of Jan 1, 2016 $2,579.71

Credits

Monument Chris Menzie $100.00

GIC Interest $220.00

Plot #31 & 32 Menzie 40% tfr $400.00

Total $720.00


Debits

Tfr to operating acc 2015 Memorial Serv $296.32

Maintenance fees 12x2.50 $30.00

Total $326.32

Balance as of Dec 31, 2016 $2,973.39

Investment Plan #41855594 $24,172.45

Care & Maintenance Account# 8031-244

Chequing Account# 8028-133



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