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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2012 AGM Agenda ..........................................................................
Greeting from Pastor Scott Weatherford ...........................................
Greeting from the Chairman of the Board of Elders ...........................
Previous AGM Minutes .....................................................................
Report of the Nominating Committee ................................................
Ministry Report .................................................................................
FAC Staff Listing ...............................................................................
The Vision .........................................................................................
Treasurer’s Commentary on the Financial Results ..............................
Audited Financial Statements ............................................................
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AGENDA
Annual General Meeting - First Alliance Church
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
First Segment
1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Opening Prayer
3. Declaration of Quorum based on report from Registration Secretary
4. Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of Sunday, October 30, 2011
5. Motion to Appoint tellers for Annual General Meeting
6. Report of the Nominating Committee for 2011-2012
7. Election of the Nominating Committee for 2012-2013
8. The Story of God’s Provision
a. Report of the Treasurer (John Siebring)
b. Appointment of the Auditors for the fiscal period of July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013
Second Segment
1. Report on Ministry
a. Ministry Story of 2011-2012
b. Glenmore Christian Academy Report
c. Vision/Strategic Direction/God’s Movement
d. Q & A on Past Year/ Future Plans
2. Prayer Time in Small Groups
3. Final Comments/Closing Prayer
4. Invitation to Dessert Time
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Letter From Pastor Scott Weatherford
Who are we, and what are we doing here? These are great questions to ask ...
It is hard to believe that we are in our fourth year of serving our great God together. God has moved and
blessed beyond all I could have known or predicted. I am thankful for you and our time together. With that
said, let me address these questions ...
Who are we? We are First Alliance Church – started in 1938 with Calgary on our hearts and the world in our view.
We are a part of a greater movement, the Christian and Missionary Alliance. A movement with the intent of
being “all for Jesus”. Christ is our Saviour, our Healer, our Sanctifier, and our Coming King. We are a Jesuscentered, Holy Spirit-empowered, and missional focused people. This is who we are.
Why are we here? We exist to build lives that honor God.
A life that honors God is connected to Jesus and to others who share His name, growing into Christ likeness,
serving God by serving others, and sharing the love of Christ locally and globally, thus honoring God. We
are called by God to bring people in, build them up, train them for, and send them out for God’s glory. This
is why we are here.
God is moving – and this report is a reflection of how He is moving in us. We are experiencing a movement
of God that is both humbling and inspiring. My prayer is that as you read you will reflect, praise, pray, and
ask God what’s next. In 2013, we will celebrate our 75th anniversary – for all these years we have known who
we are and what God has us doing here...for His glory! We live to make Jesus famous.
Blessings,
Pastor Scott
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Letter From the Board of Elders
As we look back upon 2011-2012, we see God’s hand of blessing touching upon First Alliance Church in
many ways. We are very grateful that the opportunity to let the Spirit move is present and is taking us on
a continuing, forward moving course. This movement forward has blessings, challenges and considerable
steps of faith – our reliance on the One we serve is of critical importance to our journey forward. It is
only through our reliance on Him to direct our path that we are truly enabled to be a part of Kingdom
building.
During this past year, we have been blessed by having many new people come through our doors – new
people who want to know what God is doing through First Alliance; enquiring about faith and having
their questions answered; asking for a new testament to be provided for them; and starting to learn about
serving others in the name of our Saviour. These new believers and seekers are learning from those who
serve on our staff and as part of our congregation, and see the example set forth by many of our volunteers
to undertake tasks in a loving and serving way.
The living out of our life values – Connect, Grow, Serve, Share and Honour – all contribute to our goal of
building lives that honour God. We reinforce this as a congregation through the teaching at the weekend
services, through meetings in small groups, and through the interactions we have with those both inside
and outside our church walls.
We continue to support the missional focus of the Christian and Missionary Alliance – both locally and
around the world. Local examples include the participation in the Serve weekend with activities happening around the city of Calgary that allow work to be completed that might otherwise remain undone.
Another local example is Labour of Love, providing backpacks for school kids who would not have some
basic needs covered to return to school with what they require. Our international efforts continue to support work done in the Congo, supporting activities in a country that has very little in terms of resources.
These aspects reflect our belief that God loves each one, no matter where in the world they come from, or
what their current status may be. We can be the hands through which He reaches out to touch someone
else’s life.
As we embark on a course for the future, it will be our trust in God’s leadership and our expressions of
love to others through our obedience that will distinguish us as the body of Christ. May we be encouraged that He goes ahead of us, and may we continue to be blessed with His guidance and leadership as
we continue to move ahead.
In His Name,
Dave Orr
On behalf of the Board of Elders
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MINUTES
Annual General Meeting of First Alliance Church
October 30, 2011
First Segment
1. The meeting was called to order at 6:13 pm.
Dave Orr provided some introductory comments and an overview of the agenda and the printed Annual Report.
2. Opening Prayer.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Ed Dyck.
3. Declaration of Quorum based on report from the Registration Secretary.
200 members were registered for the meeting.
4. Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of November 7, 2010 were reviewed.
M/S/C the adoption of the minutes of the November 7, 2010 Annual General Meeting as presented.
5. Motion to appoint tellers for the Annual General Meeting.
M/S/C that Garry Quiring would act as head teller and that he would appoint additional tellers as required.
6. Report of the Nominating Committee of 2010/11.
Scott Weatherford introduced and recognized the efforts of the nominating committee and presented the names of the men
nominated for the role of elders for a 2 year term commencing immediately:
Graham Balzun
John Siebring
Dale Meister
Gil Altamirano
Jeff Good
Robert Hawes
A motion to waive a vote by ballot was not unanimous and so a vote by ballot commenced.
A motion to accept the recommendation of the nominating committee and appoint the following men as elders for a 2 year term commencing immediately was seconded and carried by ballot vote – 176 “yes” and 7 “no”.
M/S/C that the ballots would be destroyed.
7. Election of the Nominating Committee for 2011/12.
The nominating committee consists of the Lead Pastor, 3 elders and 3 additional members of First Alliance Church.
M/S/C that the following individuals be appointed to the nominating committee for 2011/12:
Kristi Jacobson
Michael Ho
Lindy Neustaedter
8. The Story of God’s Provision
A. Report of the Treasurer - Robert Hawes, General Treasurer introduced and recognized the Finance and Facility
Committee. He then presented an overview of the churches financial position using a power point presentation as well as
referencing printed results in the Annual Report.
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M/S/C the audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2011 be accepted as presented.
M/S/C that Enns and Company be appointed as auditors for the year ending June 30, 2012.
Second Segment
1. Report on Ministry
A. Ministry Story of 2010/11 - Scott Weatherford focused on God’s faithfulness towards us and reminding us that God is on the move through abundant examples of individual life change stories. He referenced the large
number of new believers, baptisms, new members, increasing generosity, and growing attendance as evidence of
God’s work among us. We were encouraged to remain humble recognizing that we are the recipients of God’s
blessing and favor. We must continually rely on prayer to advance God’s kingdom.
B. Glenmore Christian Academy (GCA) Report - Jeff Good provided a report on behalf of Grant Vogeli,
Chairman of the GCA Board of Directors. Many highlights were presented about the school’s continued
effectiveness in providing a dynamic Christian education to over 700 current students with 60 staff. The school enjoys an excellent facility which is currently undergoing expansion, on time and on budget. They are serving the
community through a Before and After School Program, have recently employed a school Chaplain and are striving
to leverage technology advances. The school and church benefit from a close reciprocal relationship and desire that this
would continue and deepen. Jeff closed by requesting the continued prayers for God’s blessing upon GCA.
C. Vision/Strategic Direction/God’s Movement - Scott Weatherford reviewed and reminded us of the vision
statements published in the Annual Report. He outlined the process of personal renewal, relational renewal, missional
renewal and cultural renewal. A number of examples were provided as to how we were living out the vision statements.
The members were encouraged to look for the upcoming release of Life Box, an online leadership and discipleship
resource. As well, our facility needs to be expanded to better serve our children’s ministries. We are launching an online
church and are undergoing a church plant through the house coffee sanctuary. We are on a bold journey with God.
D. Motion Related to Opportunity to Sell One Acre of Land - Dave Orr presented information about an offer we
have received to purchase one acre of our land. A motion will be brought to the church for a vote at a special
congregational meeting on Tuesday, November 22, 2011. Greg Schumlich encouraged the board to market the land to
determine if a higher price could be achieved.
E. Q&A on Past Year and Future Plans
A number of questions were brought forward by the congregation and responded to.
2. Prayer Time in Small Groups
Attendees huddled in small groups to pray for our church, our congregation and our city.
3. Closing Song
Jason Erhardt led the attendees in a closing song.
4.
Final Comments/Closing Prayer - Dave Orr concluded the meeting thanking many who had prepared the material and the
facility for this meeting. Recognition was extended to the Buhler’s who were concluding their service at First Alliance and moving
to British Columbia. Appreciation was extended to Gerry Hand for his ministry of preparing supper for the monthly elders
meeting. As well the outgoing elders were acknowledged. We were all encouraged to be followers of Jesus, not just fans.
5. Invitation to Dessert Time
Pastor Scott Weatherford concluded the evening in prayer and invited all to stay and enjoy dessert and fellowship.
The meeting concluded at 8:40 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Phil Bauer
Secretary
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Report of the Nominating Committee
Board of Elders for 2012-2013
Elders Mid Term* – Serving to Fall 2013:
Gil Altamirano (1st Term)
Graham Balzun (1st Term)
Jeff Good (3rd Term)
Robert Hawes (3rd Term)
Dale Meister (1st Term)
John Siebring (1st Term)
Names placed in Nomination for a 2-year Term* Commencing Fall 2013:
Carlos Ang (1st Term)
Don Chivers (1st Term)
Jake Bueckert (2nd Term)
Mike Humphries (2nd Term)
Ken Keeler (3rd Term)
Brent Kinnie (3rd Term)
Elders stepping down after completing their term of office:
Marinus Hus
Dave Orr
Nominating Committee
Reverend Scott Weatherford (Chairman)
Graham Balzun
Jeff Good
John Siebring
Michael Ho
Kristi Jacobson
*Elders can serve up to a maximum
Lindy Neustaedter
of 3 consecutive terms; each term = 2 years.
Provision is made for the addition of names to the Report of the Nominating Committee
in Article XV of the Church Constitution ...
Article XV – Elections
At the Annual Meeting of the membership, the Board of Elders and any other officials required
by the bylaws shall be elected. The Nominating Committee shall present and post, at least two
Sundays prior to the Annual meeting, one name for each office to be filled. Other nominations,
if any, shall be made in writing, signed by two members in good standing and filed with the
Chairman of the Nominating Committee for posting before the public services of the Sunday
prior to the Annual Meeting. Election shall be by ballot except in cases where only one
nomination is presented and the ballot is waived by unanimous vote.
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AVERAGE ATTENDANCE BY SERVICE (JULY 2011-JUNE 2012)
2011/12 NEW MEMBERS
including children & youth
1,161
1,114
SUNDAY 11:15
2011/12 BAPTISMS
SUNDAY 9:15
SATURDAY
878
AVG. WEEKEND ATTENDANCE BY YEAR (2005-2012)
3500
3,153
2800
2,591
INCREASE
2100
1400
700
0
05-06
06-07
07-08
08-09
09-10
10-11
11-12
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CHILD DEDICATIONS
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT
ATTENDANCE 2011/12
Preparing for Marriage Workshop ............ 31 couples
Dynamic Marriage Course ........................ 22 couples
2011 Marriage Summit ........................... 378 people
IN LOVING MEMORY
Gunter Bruckner
Keith Curle
Barbara Gustafson
Gary Helmer
Norma Jespersen
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Carole Lawrence
Gordon Neufeld
Kara Parent
Gladys Parsons
Ed Quapp
Phillips C. Agboma
Leila Olusade Aideloje
David Odumu Aideloje
Daniel James Berger
Noah Dane Cantius
Maelys Lucile Cantius
Rebecca Aurelia Courtney
Gracie Leslie Dunlop
Brin Eckert
Gavin Eckert
Alexandria Ann Marie Friesen
Grace Kathleen Gill
Andrew Christopher Henuset
Austin Jeremy Henuset
Charlie Scott Henuset
Hudson Henry Henuset
Leah Kathryn Hausmanis
Simone Hope-Klaas Jerrom
Katelyn Elizabeth Jonker
Damini Tooki Joelle Lawal
Quinn Madison Lukay
Bryce David McKellar
Sofia Natalia Morales
Lucas Armando Palma
Logan Brandon J.G. Riedyk
Paul Li Rostami-Ghomi
Isaiah Paul Lloyd Rowsell
Zoey Emma Rupert
Clara Wendy Savage
Gabriel Lucas Schiwy
Daniella Karen-Hope Schnell
Adrian Surducan
Caleb Ysaiah Torrecampo
Christina Unruh
Elisa Unruh
Brody Dean Winters
Grace Maria Zacharias
PEOPLE BAPTIZED
Linda Allain
Birgit Andreasen
Ashley Ang
Timothy Audy
Michael Bauer
Kamal Bhatta
Nicholas Bottomley
Genoa Bramhall
Tammy Bratton
Amanda Bratton
Bill Burton
Jackie Busu
Beth Carlson
William Cheung
Ashley Clark
Louise Colp
Ebane Cooper
Matthew Dahl
Kyle Davidson
Travis Day
Carolyn Dethmers
Amber Diamant
Melissa Dolimount
Jesse Dutnall
Dani Dykema
Brooks Fafard
Shelsey Finch
Colleen Flamont
Ian Fougere
Claudia Fuentes
Daniella Fuentes
Gagandeep Gagandeep
Anna Gagarin
Kennedy Gerber
Dana Gerlitz
Dallas Gerlitz
Jessica Gilroy
Alex Gimson
Kelsey Gonzalez
Brigette Goodale
Trey Goodale
Aliyah Goodale
Kathy Hadley
Andy Hann
Shannon Hayward
Melanie Henry
Bethany Henschell
Hallee Hightower
Dominic Hill
Chris Jung
Imchan Jung
Danny Kanter
Kaitlyn Kelly
Bryce Kienan
Kacie Killaly
Soyoung Kim
Scott Klassen
Karen Klassen
Colby Klassen
Diane Korchmar
Elanie Kotze
Riaan Kotze
Sarah Laing
Janet Leavitt
Alexandra Lemay
Britney Lentz
Otis Lippitt
Jonah Loyer
Cass Lynds
Kymbralee Martinuzzi
Sarah McClelland
Scotland McKenzie
Norm McLellan
Michael Moore
Quincy Neufeld
Jon Neuendorf
Ida Oliver
James Parker
Justin Parker
Sarah Parker
Crystal Parker
Debbie Rice
Mary Rungeling
Rod Rogalsky
Madison Sauve
Kennedy Sawatzky
Abe Schroeder
Tracey Schroeder
Jesse Schroeder
Joshua Schroeder
Luke Schwanke
Susan Scurfield-Seida
Santiago Solano
Lynn Stephenson
Marina Strashok
Justin Sudowski
Leif Taylor
Christina Thiessen
Michaela Thiessen
Mercedes Thiessen
Bharath Ummaneni
Cara van der Merwe
Austin Warkentin
Chanah Weber
Jonathan Weber
Nancy Wilkison
Joey Whittaker
Carol Wybenga
Henry Wybenga
Doug Young
Marilou Zaldana
Odir Zaldana
John Zimmer
Woneta Zubiss
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CREATING AN APPOINTED TIME OF PRAYER
“K
airos was inspired by the heart of
King David who desired one thing –
to dwell with God – but who recognized that
it was through intentional time seeking His
face that God’s presence was most potent and
discipleship most powerful. David’s passion
and pursuit for God’s presence captivated me.
Over the past year, God has brought together
like-minded individuals who believe that we
are living in a Kairos time: an appointed time
in the purpose of God; a time when God acts.
Since we began meeting 3 months ago, offering God our ‘appointed time,’ seeking His face
in expectation of His purposes being revealed
in our lives, church, city, and country, we have
seen God act. We have seen the Spirit of the
Lord invade and align our hearts and redirect
our prayers to serve His will.
It is God’s heart that urges us to seek His face
so that He may have a place to dwell. We exist to create time and space to sit and soak in
the presence of God so that we may be transformed and empowered with the Holy Spirit
to be obedient disciples. We intercede for this
to be a reality in our lives and church: that
Heaven would open wide so that God’s presence can transform His people.”
“If My people who are called by My name
will humble themselves, and pray and
seek My face, and turn from their wicked
ways, then I will hear from heaven, and
will forgive their sin and heal their land.”
(2 Chronicles 7:14)
- Heather Holt
ENDURING HEARTS: TURNING MISERY
“W
hen we’re grieving, we often feel
so alone. Our world caves in
around us and we live in confusion and
pain. We think no one knows, no one can
relate. Life moves on for those around us,
but for us life becomes a circle, always going back to our pain – until we can lean
on God to heal. Then we see His love and
blessings again in our life.
Through my journey of grief after losing
a child, God showed me these blessings
and more. He opened my eyes to the fact
that I don’t have to go at this alone – that
I shouldn’t go at this alone. There are other women resting in God’s love who have
gone, are going or unfortunately will go
through grief like mine. He instilled in my
heart a desire to connect with these women,
to join together with them to lean on God
and His word, to learn from each other and
SUPPORT&
RECOVERY
PEOPLE INVOLVED IN ...
• Ladies’ Afternoon Prayer
• After Service Prayer
• Between Service Prayer
• 24/7 Prayer Room
• Wednesday Night Prayer
• Prayer & Worship
• PrayerNet
INTO MINISTRY
support each other. Thus began my obedience to His calling.
I swallowed my fears and self-doubt and left
all control in God’s hands – and so began
Enduring Hearts. Michelle Gruszecki and
I have seen God at work as women have
come to the group, hesitantly at first, but
coming week after week. They open their
hearts, confide their fears, joys, pain, blessings, all in the safe and loving environment
of the group. I have grown in faith, in relationship, and in strength with the Lord and
with the amazing ladies in the group these
past months. I know God has miraculous
things planned for the women in the group
as we venture forward. I pray for those
women who need to come – that they will
open their hearts to God, to the healing
that can take place in Enduring Hearts.”
-Janeen Robertson
PEOPLE INVOLVED IN ...
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Freedom Session
Single & Parenting
DivorceCare
DC4K
Grief Support
Widows’ Connection
Enduring Hearts
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LIFE GROUPS IN 2011/12
LEADERS/COACHES IN 2010/11
# OF PEOPLE CONNECTED IN A LIFE GROUP IN 2011/12
(aged 18 yrs. - seniors)
1425
people
SENIORS & FRIENDS focuses on
INVOLVED IN A LIFE GROUP
AVERAGE WEEKEND ATTENDANCE
3,153
(average weekend attendance)
# OF RECORDED LIFE GROUPS IN 2010/11
ADULTS (MEN/WOMEN/MIXED)
YOUNG FAMILIES
YOUNG MARRIED'S
SINGLES
YOUNG ADULTS
the contribution we
can make to family,
friends and surrounding communities in the
autumn of our lives.
Our 55+ community
has grown significantly in numbers
over the last year to over 400. Along
with the increase in numbers we have become aware of changing needs and ministry opportunities that we will be addressing
in the immediate and near future. We are
researching ways and means of providing
broader and better care of the different
needs that are surfacing as more people
are making FAC their home church. This
means more opportunities to serve God
and the FAC family in one or more of the
key areas of connecting, growing, serving,
sharing, giving and leading! We currently
have more than 20 volunteers who are involved in at least one of these areas relating to Seniors & Friends. Thank you to our
faithful volunteers who make a huge difference in this Ministry! - Ed Dyck, Pastor of
Seniors’ Ministries.
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you goes out to Grant Abbott and the Band
of Brothers leadership team for all their hard
work and dedication. – Grant Sylvester, Pastoral
Liaison to Men’s Ministries
MEN’S MINISTRIES
We continue to strive to
build men that honour
God with their lives.
Our annual Show ‘N
Shine in July is now
one of the city’s largest
car shows and is proving to be a great connection to the community – a special thank you
goes out to Dale Sevcik and his team! Another
highlight this past year was our first ever Seattle
Road Trip to see an NFL game. What a great
experience – 40 guys on a motor coach, building relationships, eating together, and cheering
the Seahawks on to victory! We also had a fabulous Date Night with Dad event in November
and two more Mess Hall Breakfasts that were
fantastic. In the spring we had our annual Father/Son Weekend. We are also excited to have
9 men’s Life Groups happening around the city
throughout the week where men have an opportunity to open God’s Word together, build
relationships and pray together. A special thank
WOMEN’S
MINISTRIES
We are a community
of daughters, sisters,
moms, wives, friends
and so much more.
Our fall kicked off with over 190 women coming every Tuesday for realife Bible studies to
study God’s Word together and build friendships. We also had 62 children for realife kids
on Tuesday mornings! Our Talk N Tots group
reaches out to the community with over 20
moms and LOTS of children coming together
for a time of connecting and play. We also had
three Bunco game nights that were heard by
everyone in the building with lots of laughter,
running, yelling “BUNCO!” and meeting
new faces. In the fall we also had a leadership
retreat at Southern Alberta Bible Camp, and
our “Kick Up Your Heels” weekend was a blast
– filled with inspirational speakers, worship,
games and the opportunity to connect with
other women. Proceeds from that event went
to Rebecca Brown’s ministry with teen
girls in Africa. As spring rolled around,
we highlighted our Women2Women
Expo focussing on home and garden,
with almost 50 vendors and over 300
women in attendance! God provided great
weather for our adventurous hiking club,
who went on 19 hikes over the summer!
It’s Sew Easy, Stitching Post and Quilter’s
Corner continued to bless various groups
in the community by providing special
hand-crafted items. Thank you to all our
volunteers who serve faithfully in each of
these areas! –Tara Weatherford, Director of
Women’s Ministries.
SINGLES are a vital part of the FAC
community. Fusion (now called “Fuse@
First”) is a dynamic community of single
adults committed to developing genuine friendships and nurturing Christcentered living. Our goal is to connect
singles in Calgary with Christ and each
other through activities, service outreach,
teaching, socials and retreats. In 2011/12,
our average Sunday evening attendance
was 20, with 20-25 coming out to special
events. – Lana Ilcisn, peer leader
“Serving in a church is a responsibility that
brings joy with it.” – Herb & Karen Fehr
(Choir, Technical Arts, Operation Christmas Child & more)
“... It’s an incredible feeling to be a part
of the ‘electricity’ of worship!” – Peter Joo
(Technical Arts)
“I know how important it is to be part
of the church – because the church is not
a building; it is the people who make a
church.” – Carmen Ayala (DiscoveryLand)
“It’s a privilege to be a part of God’s plan.”
–Dale Sevcik (Oil Change Day & Show ‘N Shine)
“To serve, for me, is a calling, a responsibility
and a privilege.” – Irene Huff (Grief Support)
“Serving is delivering God’s grace to
people who need it, as an expression of
His love and to build His kingdom.”
– Grant Abbott (Men’s Ministries)
“I have become part of a family, sharing our blessings and caring for each
other in a time of need or difficulties.”
– Stuart Job (Harvest Ministries)
“I’m excited to see how God can use me.”
– Tiffany Ho (Action Centre, Cornerstone
Cafe, After Service Prayer)
“Serving is our way of being close to God
and giving Him thanks for what He has
done.” – Elizabeth & Gabrielle Symbalisty
(Cornerstone Cafe)
“A smile and a warm greeting is so effective.”
– Marj Clowes (Seniors & Friends)
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JULY 2011 - JUNE 2012
"What a blessing to be able to serve in one of the most beautiful ministries. I love it and
I love to share the love of God to all and each of the kids." - N.J. (small group leader)
AVERAGE WEEKEND ATTENDANCE BY
98
TOTAL:
200
grade 1-4 kids
GRADE SCHOOL
145
PRESCHOOL
2-5 year olds
EARLY CHILDHOOD
TOTAL number of children who came to DiscoveryLand
(JULY 2011-JUNE 2012) =
1,875
2011/12 OFFERING PROJECTS
$5630 + $1065
WHERE THE OFFERING WENT
KELLY’S K-CAR
Providing funds to purchase a car for Kelly
Dyer to help with her work with a church
plant in Venezuela.
6 CHILDREN BAPTIZED
443 KIDS
birth-walking
FIRST TIME VISITORS
AVG. 66 NEW KIDS
AGE (SEPT. 2011-JUNE 2012)
SONSHINE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Funding for summer programs to benefit
children in transition.
SPAIN/BELARUS MISSION TRIPS
Supporting our Student Ministries summer
mission teams.
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AVERAGE ATTENDANCE BY MINISTRY (SEPT. 2011-MAY 2012)
100
87
83
80
grade 5-6
58
60
42
40
66
36
2010/11
20
2011/12
0
WEEKENDS
120
100
SPECIAL EVENTS
110
101
87
96
80
grade 7-9
60
42
36
40
2010/11
20
2011/12
0
WORSHIP
82
17
17
STUDENTS BAPTIZED
SPECIAL EVENTS
80
70
63
59
60
grade 10-12
Oxygen Serve Nights
also averaged 51 in
attendance from
Sept. 2011-May 2012.
50
42
36
40
30
2010/1120
2011/1210
0
GR. 6-9 STUDENTS ENROLLED
WORSHIP
SP. EVENTS
80
70
age 18-25
60
68
60
59
56
50
40
SPECIAL EVENTS
for 2011/12 includes
Friday Night Live.
30
42
36
2010/1120
2011/1210
0
68
LIFE GROUPS SPECIAL EVENTS
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LABOUR OF LOVE
1500
2410
BACKPACKS FILLED & PRAYED FOR
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
APPROX. # OF PEOPLE SERVING ON COMMUNITY
IMPACT
LBS. OF FOOD DONATIONS
TEAMS 2011/12
Labour of Love 2011 ............................... 9
Teen Challenge ...................................... 24
Tool Team ............................................ 79
Sherwood Breakfast Program.................. 15
Inn From the Cold ................................ 75
Oil Change Days ................................... 80
Open Door (McKenna Outreach)............ 6
Serve Day 2011 .................................... 115
Adoption & Foster Care Ministry ........... 5
Community Connect .............................. 3
ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE MINISTRY
W
hen we were part of launching an
adoption and foster care ministry
last fall, we were full of anticipation for
what God would do. In addition to the
staggering numbers of children around the
world who need families, we knew there
were many children right here in Calgary
who needed a family to call their own.
We were confident that God was calling
people to step forward and embrace these
children. We still believe this, both because the need is still there, and because
God’s heart is so clearly communicated in
Scripture (James 1:27).
Over the past year, however, we have
come to a deeper understanding of just
how crucial it is that we support families
who feel called to foster care and adoption. Children who are being cared for by
someone other than their birth parents
have experienced profound loss, and it is
impossible not to be affected by this loss
regardless of when and how it happened.
This loss is just one of the factors that can
make adoption and foster care journeys
so challenging. We
are privileged
to walk alongside adoptive and
foster families by providing practical
support, such as meals and respite, and by
providing resources that will equip them as
they parent the unique children God has
placed in their families.
One family in our church recently
brought home a boy from China.
Since arriving home with Jensen in May,
they have already been to Edmonton for surgery to repair two holes in his heart. Their
son is doing extremely well, and we are so
grateful that God has placed us in a position to encourage and support them. As
Helen (Jensen’s mom) writes, “So far we are
thrilled with how Jensen has attached to us,
but there is always room for improvement
and to learn more. We feel blessed that we
have this resource [Empowered to Connect
training for adoptive and foster parents] and
supportive friends and church family to walk
alongside us.”
-Colleen Derksen
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
2109
SHOEBOXES PACKED
INN FROM THE COLD
380
BEDS FILLED IN 2011 SEASON
FORMULA 4 HOPE BABY BOTTLES
$5478
RAISED FOR PREGNANCY CARE CTR.
SHERWOOD SCHOOL
40
AVERAGE # OF STUDENTS
SERVED BREAKFAST DAILY
OIL CHANGE DAYS
80
FAMILIES SERVED IN 2010/11
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GLOBAL IMPACT
W
e acknowledge that to be relevant to
the destiny of history, we must be
focused on God’s agenda to reach all ‘peoples’ of the world for Christ. To avoid the
“scattergun” approach, FAC has chosen
four major overseas partnerships
with differing needs: Democratic Re-
public of Congo (focus on leadership and
cross-cultural capacities of the C&MA National Church), Arab Peninsula (resourcing
our International Workers), North Africa
(assisting new International Workers), and
Bali (desire to reach nationals by bolstering
an international congregation). Where possible, FAC is focusing its short-term endeavors toward ministries which support the four
partnership regions. In addition to these four
regional partnerships based on our relationships within the C&MA, we also have a longstanding partnership with Samaritan’s Purse
in Nicaragua which results in an annual short
term opportunity to that country. We intend to be strategic, effective and energetic in
sharing Christ wherever we are or go around
the world. To improve our serve-readiness,
29 people from FAC attended the five-day
Disaster Assistance Response Training hosted at FAC in June 2012 with the
goal of being equipped and ready when opportunity presents itself at home or abroad.
BELARUS
June 28-July 11, 2011
Team Members: 9
LATVIA
July 4-16, 2011
Team Members: 3
-Pastor Craig
CONGO
July 7-23, 2011
Team Members: 4
EAGLE’S NEST, ALBERTA
July 9-17, 2011
Team Members: 7
EDMONTON
July 24-29, 2011
Team Members: 6
During the past year our focus continued
to expand and solidify. We are encouraged
to see our congregation increasingly reflect
the composition of our community and
city with people from a variety of cultures
and backgrounds. We saw the development
of leadership teams for our Filipino and
Iranian groups and an effective outreach
event to Filipinos led by their leadership team. We also continued with the
translation of 2 services; although
our Romanian translation ended, Spanish
translation began during the Sunday 9:15
am service, and Farsi at the Sunday 11:15
service. During the year we also continued
to promote the sponsorship of refugees. The sponsorship of our first couple
officially concluded successfully with them
becoming self-sufficient. We received our
second refugee family, an Iraqi widow and
her two young sons, on September 19,
2011. They have made great progress in
their language learning and their adjustment to a new country and a new life. We
also worked on forming a leadership team
for our refugee sponsorships and are very
grateful to all the volunteers who have
made this program successful. As we enter
into a new year we anticipate that we will
launch a number of new initiatives that
will encourage ethnic families to participate fully in the life and ministry of FAC.
- Pastor Pat Worsley
CAMBODIA
July 24-August 7, 2011
Team Members: 9
HAITI
July 30-August 4, 2011
Team Members: 2
NORTH AFRICA
January 16-30, 2012
Team Members: 3
NICARAGUA
Feb. 25-Mar.10, 2012
Team Members: 24
BALI
June 12-24, 2012 (2 people)
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HARVEST MINISTRIES 2011/12: BAKING & BREAKING BREAD ... TOGETHER
“This is God’s kitchen,”
says
Michele Flynn, our Café Manager.
After 10 plus years, the God who created food
continues to move in our Harvest Kitchen.
With the dedication of hundreds of committed, servant-hearted volunteers, we are able
to create nourishment for many people who
walk through the doors of FAC. Often it is
their soul that is fed as well. We have rich
times of laughter, tears, teaching, learning,
friendship and sharing in one another’s lives,
inside our Kitchen and Café. Indeed, this is
“God’s kitchen,” and we are privileged to join
Him in his work here in Harvest Ministries.
KG. OF FLOUR USED PER YEAR
1260
FAVORITE CAFÉ TREAT
COMMERCIAL DISHWASHER’S NAME
# PEOPLE INVOLVED IN WORSHIP
& TECHNICAL ARTS 2011/12
TWO FROM GALILEE
40
TECHNICAL ARTS
91
90
DRAMA/THEATRE
# OF PEOPLE WHO ATTENDED
WORSHIP TEAMS
40
45
ORCHESTRA
CHOIR
RAISED FOR COMMUNITY
IMPACT PROGRAMS
CONCERT OF HOPE
H
onouring our Holy God through creative, scripture-based worship is a
special part of every weekend service for everyone involved. For the past
22 years, Pastor Jason Erhardt led us through this type of worship, and significant ministry events around Christmas, Easter and other celebrations. In
September 2012 the church family celebrated these 22 years of leadership with
the Erhardt family. Our prayers are with them for their next season of ministry.
RAISED FOR COMPASSION’S
CHILD SURVIVAL PROGRAM
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2011/12 PRODUCT REVENUE
GUEST SERVICES MAKING CHURCH FEEL LIKE HOME (2011/12)
# OF SCHEDULED VOLUNTEERS
Parking Team ................................... 4
Ushering .........................................18
Greeters ..........................................12
Info Desk ...................................... 10
W
$203,990
TOTAL # OF TRANSACTIONS
10,562
# OF PRODUCTS SOLD
18,618
ith a 22.11% increase in attendance
from July 2011 to June 2012, there
have been – and continue to be – many new
faces each weekend here at FAC. Some guests
come with friends or family, but many arrive
alone. Our vision in Guest Services
# OF VOLUNTEERS
starts with welcoming and guiding people
into the parking lot and ends when we thank
them for visiting and encourage them to
come back and worship with us again. We
have many dedicated volunteers who serve
faithfully to make this happen each weekend. But as we continue to grow as a church
family in 2012/13, it will only become that
much more important to increase our volunteer base so we can continue to be a warm
and welcoming place to everyone who enters
our doors. -
2011/12 USED BOOK SALE
30
is to create an atmosphere of love
and acceptance for each and every
person who enters our facility. This
Roy McFadyen
# OF FUNERALS BOOKED
$2,700
RAISED FOR NEW RESOURCES
7,529
TOTAL ITEMS CHECKED OUT
2011/12 EVENT BOOKINGS
6,953
658
INCREASE FROM 2010/11
# OF RECEPTION VOLUNTEERS
LANDSCAPING VOLUNTEERS
117
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HOUSE COFFEE SANCTUARY 2011/12
I
t’s been a crazy year
for The House Coffee
Sanctuary. We were fea-
tured on “100 Huntley
Street”, telling our story
as well as the testimony
of one of our regulars who left street culture and addictions to find Jesus. After that
interview, we received emails from all over
Canada asking about who we are and what
we do! It was awesome to share about FAC’s
heart to reach some of the least reached in
Calgary to people all over Canada.
Our church community at The House
has continued to grow and will soon
need to move to a bigger location. This
year our church had 6 Life Groups going and has really intersected with many
of our street culture regulars. One person
even organized our church to participate in
the MS Walk/Run on behalf of one of the
teenage guys that visits the shop. He and
his friends were blown away that our people
would surround him with love like that.
This year has also brought sadness as we
held our first funeral service. David, a
long-time regular who was a former street
person and had struggled with addiction
most of his life, passed away. He had become a huge part of our community over
the years. It was an amazing service with
many former and current staff and regulars
coming to share stories and memories. We
showed a video of David’s testimony and
celebrated, praising God that finally he was
at rest and peace with his Savior. Please
continue to hold our staff and the community at The House Coffee Sanctuary up in
prayer as we continue to engage in a very
front-line ministry.
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COFFEE SHOP
14%
INCREASE IN SALES (2011/12)
BEANS FROM LOCAL ROASTERS
CONVERGE CHURCH SERVICES
FIRST
BAPTISM IN SUMMER 2012
126 - 10 Street NW Calgary
www.thehousecoffee.ca
–Derrick Mitchell (Pastor of The House)
GLENMORE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: 2011/12 - YEAR OF CELEBRATION!
Have you ever wanted to
share psychedelic punch
with Austin Powers while
enjoying a silent auction?
Have you ever dreamed of winning that
golden ticket for a tour of Willy Wonka’s
Chocolate Factory? Have you wondered
what 48 Grade 9 students can do for some
families in the Dominican Republic?
How long has it been since you have seen
the look on a 6-year-old child’s face when
she conquers reading a set of books? Have
you walked down a hallway marveling
at the artwork of a group of 9 year olds?
When did you last see a teacher with her
arm around a student’s shoulders leading
him to Jesus?
These are some regular occurrences at Glenmore Christian Academy, where the original vision of Dr. Wendell K. Grout is being fulfilled. GCA is a beautiful 130,000
square foot school in the community of
Bridlewood where 43 dedicated teachers
feel called by God to be delivering education to 734 students from a biblical world
view. It is where 24 dedicated support staff,
10 members of the board of directors, all
of the Elders of FAC and Pastor Scott are
working together toward furthering the vision, mission and values of GCA:
“To Educate Children in a Dynamic
Christian Environment Dedicated
to Excellence in Learning and Life
Development.”
As a member of First Alliance Church, you
are a supporter of GCA. See for yourself
how God has blessed this school and is using this school for His glory! Call to book
a tour: 403-254-9050.
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MONTHLY HITS
2010/11
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2011/12
ONLINE REGISTRATIONS
10,000
ONLINE REG./TICKET SALES
9000
$135,560
8000
7000
ONLINE GIVING
6000
$751,312
5000
4000
61% INCREASE FROM 2010/11
3000
291 PAGE “LIKES” ADDED
2000
The average number of
people daily sharing
1000
0
JUL
AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC
JAN
FEB
MAR APR
MAY
JUN
3 MOST DOWNLOADED WEEKEND RESOURCES 2011/12
1 FACcommunity Newsletter
2 FACcommunity Newsletter
3 Storyline magazine
(August 2011 edition) - 224 downloads
(July 2011 edition) - 217 downloads
(April 2012) - 191 downloads
LIVE VIDEO STREAMING (UNIQUE VISITORS)
INTERNATIONAL (29 different countries)
NATIONAL (excluding Alberta)
ALBERTA (excluding Calgary)1%
CALGARY
On September 11, 2011 we launched our free, weekly iTune podcasts, allowing
people to listen and even subscribe to audio recordings of each weekend teaching.
From February 2011 to June 2012 we averaged 537 downloads per week.
stories about “faccalgary”
on Facebook from July 2011June 2012 include liking our
Page, posting to our Page Wall,
liking, commenting on or sharing one of our posts, answering
a question posted, RSVPing to
one of our events, mentioning
our Page etc. (Unique Users)
INTERNATIONAL VISITORS
Australia
Chile
China
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
India
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Panama
Paraguay
Philippines
Qatar
Romania
Slovakia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Taiwan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Venezuela
@faccalgary
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CURRENT STAFF LISTING
For complete contact information, please view our online staff directory located on the homepage under CONTACT US.
• Pastoral Staff * Part-time Staff (less than 30 hrs/week) ** Volunteer Staff
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Scott Weatherford (Lead Pastor) •
Carey Thiessen (Director of Operations) •
Les Bon-Bernard (Senior Associate Pastor) •
Heather Wile (Communications & Senior Director) •
ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS
Carey Thiessen (Administration Team Leader) •
Cathie Hall (Executive Office Administrator)
Brent Krawchuk (Cornerstone Resources Manager)
Roy McFadyen (Guest Services)*
Sara Vanderveen (Student Ministries Admin.)
Cherie Merryweather (Children’s Ministries Admin.)
Janet Loewen (Receptionist & GROW Admin.)
Sandra Taylor (Facility Bookings Coordinator)
Ruth Bittle (Cornerstone Resources Admin.)*
Sharon Teichroeb (Global & Community Impact Admin.)
Noelle Bannister (Operations Admin.)
Samantha Bell (Worship Arts Admin.)
Andrea Zacharias (Communications Admin.)
Steven Dyck (Technical Arts Admin.)*
WORSHIP ARTS, TECHNICAL ARTS
& COMMUNICATIONS
Heather Wile (Communications & Senior Director) •
Caleb Delamont (Pastor of Worship Arts, New Iniatives) •
Celeste Avilés (Worship Arts Associate)*
Derek Johnson (Interim Choir Director, Web Design; on contract)*
Paul Nadeau-Bonilla (Technical Arts Director)
Vic Delamont (Technical Arts Associate)
Wayne Jeschke (Technical Arts Associate)
Cheryl Siebring (Drama/Editing)
Brad Young (Pastor of Online Campus) •
Julie McPhail (Graphic Design)
FAMILY LIFE
Les Bon-Bernard (Family Life Team Leader) •
Ed Dyck (Pastor of Seniors’ Ministry)* •
Children’s Ministry Team
Financial Officers
Betty Korthuis (Financial Manager)
Sheila Forbes (Accounts Payable)
Crystal Sylvester (Pastor of Children’s Ministries) •
Meely Cho (Early Childhood Director)*
Colleen Hoare (Grade School Director)
Dana Brown (Grade School Small Groups Director)*
Jenn Limacher (PreSchool Director)
Kacie Killaly (Large Group Production Coordinator)*
Facilities
Student Ministries Team
Kevin Jalving (Building Superintendent)
Ron Kroeker (Building Maintenance Supervisor)
Brad McDowell (Custodian)
Dave McNeil (Custodian)*
Choy Fuk (Custodian)*
Harvest Ministries
Gail Hunter (Harvest Food Services Director)
Sterling Hunter (Kitchen Manager/Chef de Cuisine)
Michele Flynn (Cornerstone Café Manager)
Building Lives That SHARE
Les Bon-Bernard (SHARE Team Leader ) •
Grant Weber (Community Impact Pastor) •
Craig (Global Impact Pastor) •
Pat Worsley (Pastor of Ethnic Ministries)* •
David Kang (Pastor of Ethnic Outreach) •
The House Coffee & Sanctuary
126 – 10 St NW Calgary AB T2N 1V3
Derrick Mitchell (Pastor of The House) •
Dennis Velikodnijs (Accelerate & Jr. High Pastor) •
Jon Caldwell (Student Ministries Associate; Accelerate)
Jonathan Klein (Senior High & Young Adults Pastor) •
David Conrad (Student Ministries Associate; Senior High)
Building Lives That SERVE & GROW
Heather Brown (Pastor of Adult Ministries & Development) •
Cindy Bartlett (Serve Coordinator)
Building Lives That CONNECT
Grant Sylvester (Life Groups Pastor/Men’s Ministries) •
Tara Weatherford (Women’s Ministries Director)
Dianne MacDonald (Women’s Ministries Associate; Realife)*
Angela McCombs (Life Group Rep.)
Ron Kish (Life Group Coach)**
Steve Buszowski (Life Group Coach)**
Cory Harasym (Intern)
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Ray Matheson (Pastor Liaison) •
Fern Buszowski (Pastoral Counselling Intern)
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1. We will say yes to God! We will be a people who dare to follow His leadership regardless of the cost. We will be a people of
prayer and faith. We will live in a spirit of generosity believing
God will provide as He leads. We will be a people of plenty, not
scarcity. We will boldly ask people to invest in God’s work here.
We are the mission of God! (Zechariah 4:6; Ephesians 6:18; I
Thessalonians 5:17-21)
2. We will create an intentional environment and a system
where people can come to a saving relationship with Jesus
Christ. We will be all about reaching people and assisting them
to grow into Christ-likeness. We will provide these experiences
for men and women, students, and children with intent and
creativity. (Luke 15; Romans 10:14,15; II Corinthians 3:4,5;
5:16-21; I Peter 2:9)
3. We will provide dynamic weekend worship gatherings for
all ages. These gatherings will be relevant and excellent using
the arts to touch the heart with teaching that is biblical leading
to God-honouring life change. We will leverage creativity that is
compelling, focused on the core biblical truth being taught that
will be evident from the moment one arrives on campus. We
will teach for life change and ask for various levels of commitment. We will be risk-takers, adding elements and experiences
that will reach people while staying true to biblical truth. We
will make our gatherings dynamic, compelling and creative.
We will use these experiences as a launch point to align all our
experiences through personal development and Life Groups.
(Deuteronomy 6:5; Proverbs 3:9,10; Luke 10:38-24; John 17:3;
Romans 12:7; II Corinthians 9:6-15; Ephesians 1:22-23;
Philippians 3:8-10; Colossians 1:28; II Timothy 3:16-17; I
Peter 1:23-24)
4. We will be a church of Life Groups for all ages, genders,
and life stages. These smaller gatherings will be the primary
place of care, spiritual growth, evangelism, and life change. We
will be innovators in this area making Life Groups a primary
place of entrance into following Christ. We will not settle until
everyone is connected to Jesus and to a Life Group. (Luke 6:1213; Acts 2:44-47; I Thessalonians 2:7-12; Philemon 1:2)
5. We will create an environment and system for every
person to minister according to their God-given design.
Ministry matters! (Romans 12:8; I Corinthians 12:4-11;
Ephesians 4:11-13; I Peter 4:8-11)
6. We will create a leadership engine to equip leaders to lead
well through time-honored biblical concepts, modeled after
the servant leadership style of Jesus. This leadership engine
will be for the leaders of FAC and the body of Christ. We will
invest in the next generation, equipping them to serve in the
now and in the next. We will be a church that leads the way in
leadership development. (Romans 12:8; Nehemiah 1:1-2:20;
John 13:3-5; Acts 6:2-5)
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7. We will join God in church planting and church restoration movements by being a teaching, research, and resourcing church. This effort will not be limited by geography or our
vision, but we will see and seize God’s vision. (Acts 13:1-3; Acts
16:6-10)
8. We will be intentionally engaged in bringing God’s love
to Calgary, Canada, North America, and the world through
prayer, projects, and the giving of resources. This effort will be
in direct relationship with the C&MA. We will base our efforts
on God’s movement through vital relationships, resourcing the
needs, and reaching the unreached. (Matthew 28:16-20; Acts
1:8; I Thessalonians 1:7,8)
9. We will function as a family by having fun, believing the
best, guarding unity, and structuring according to relationships and purpose. (John 13:34-35; 1 Corinthians 12:1-13;
I Corinthians 13; Philippians 2:1-11, Acts 2:42-47; Galatians
6:10; I John 3:16)
10. We will be a people and place of help, healing, and hope
for individuals and families. (Matthew 5:14-16; Luke 10:2537; James 2:14-26)
11. We will create a core curriculum and an ongoing
resource that allows people to develop into Christ-like
maturity by equipping them to connect, grow, serve, share their
faith, develop a generous heart, lead their families to honor
God, and develop the leader within. We will use creativity and
technology to accomplish this vision. (John 14:21; 2 Corinthians
8:7; Ephesians 4:15-24; Philippians 1:6; II Timothy 2:2; James
1:22-25; Hebrews 12:1; 1 Peter 2:1-3)
12. We will pay off our debt and expand our current campus,
creating an environment for building the lives of preschoolers,
children, and students. (II Corinthians 9:9-15)
13. We will give our very best in all that we do and we will
also leverage technology as we pursue the vision detailed
above for the glory of God. (Malachi 1:6-14; Proverbs 27:17;
Corinthians 10:31; Colossians 3:17; I Thessalonians 2:12)
“All of this is a re-statement of the vision God gave me before I came
to First Alliance Church as pastor. It is my prayer that we will
clearly define this vision, create strategies to accomplish this vision,
and work in unity until God fulfills this vision or calls us home.”
– Scott Weatherford (Lead Pastor)
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First Alliance Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance
COMMENTARY ON FINANCIAL RESULTS
For the Year Ended June 30, 2012
(references to dollar amounts are $ thousands)
This Commentary on Financial Results is provided to enable readers to assess the financial operations and condition of First Alliance
Church for the year ended June 30, 2012. It should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements, notes and schedules and
is dated September 24, 2012.
Other
Care Fund
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Following is a “donut graph” which highlights each fund and how the funds were disbursed during the year including the surplus amount
for the year;
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Loan Payments
Capital Fund
$1,310
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Spending of funds is confined to programs and
projects approved by the Board of Elders of First
Alliance Church (the “Board”). Each restricted donation
designated toward an approved program or project
will be used as designated with the understanding that
when the need for such a program or project has been
met, or cannot be completed for any reason as determined
by the Board, the remaining restricted donations
designated for such programs or project will be
used as the Board determines.
General Fund
$5,594
Staff Costs
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Total revenues increased by 9% or $707 to $8,584 and total expenses increased by 8% or $597 to $7,644 with distributions as shown on
the next page.
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General Fund
Capital Fund
2012
Missions Fund
2011
Care Fund
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
Staff costs
Missions costs
Ministry costs
Care Fund
Support costs
Interest
Amortization
Thousands
2012
2011
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
Thousands
INCREASED GIVING SUPPORT
Total donations increased by 10% or $705 to $7,615. Following is a giving breakdown for FAC’s four major funds:
• General Fund giving was up by 19% or $749 to $4,625.
• Capital Fund giving was down by 12% or $174 to $1,310.
• Missions Fund giving was up overall by 11% or $129 to $1,356.
i.
FAC’s funding for Alliance Foreign Missions reduced to $770 compared with $806 last year.
ii.
The short term mission trips in 2011-12 increased by $75 over the previous year.
• Care Fund giving was up nominally over the previous year to $325.
GENERAL FUND HIGHLIGHTS
The General Fund had a surplus of $338 compared to $178 in the prior year. Revenues increased by $757 (mostly in giving) and expenses
increased by $596.
• Staff costs increased by $412 due to increases in pay rates and total paid hours.
• Sales volume at The House was up this year by $15 and expenses dropped by $3.
• Library and Cornerstone Resources expenses were up $15 and revenues up $15 due to greater activity.
• Harvest expenses up $8 and revenues $27 due to more internal catering.
• Life Connection expenses increased $40 and revenues increased $41 mostly due to the reclassification of certain events.
CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITION
The debt required to provide FAC’s current facilities was paid down by $472, reducing it from $9.8 million to $9.4 million.
In anticipation of expansion, during the year First Alliance Church invested $210 in expansion planning activities and accumulated $506 of
cash. As well, when the Church refinanced during the year they borrowed an additional $5,000 from the Western Canadian District and
applied this amount to the loan held at RBC. Currently we are paying the District interest whereas we were paying RBC principal and
interest. This refinancing will help us accumulate an additional $681 in cash over the current term of the RBC loan.
OVERALL SUMMARY
All of the above leaves First Alliance Church in a positive financial position, as needed to support ministry to a growing congregation. We are
thankful for God’s provision through the giving of His faithful people. This year’s financial results should encourage all of us to continue trusting
Him as we take on the larger challenges and opportunities in FAC’s vision.
Respectfully submitted by John Siebring, Teasurer
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Building Lives That Honour God
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Building Lives That Honour God
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Building Lives That Honour God
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Building Lives That Honour God
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Building Lives That Honour God
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Building Lives That Honour God
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Building Lives That Honour God
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Building Lives That Honour God
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