Annual Report - Rollings Hills Presbyterian Church

Annual
Report
2015
Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church
9300 Nall Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas 66207
913.642.9100
rollinghillskc.org
A Community of Grace
Rolling Hills
Presbyterian Church
Rolling Hills
Mission
In Response to God’s Love,
We Change Lives.
7 Pillars
*The 7 key directional points are areas of emphasis for Rolling Hills.
They are not exclusionary. Programs not listed here are important and
will continue to prosper and grow through the involvement of staff and
ministry teams.
Organization/Finances
Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church
18 Session Elders
Church
Life
Adult Ministry
Church
Worship
Pastors
Church
Care
Children’s Ministry
Amy Hopkins
Rev. Woody Brown
Dr. Ted Pierce
Dr. Tom Young
Rev. Woody Brown
Dr. Ted Pierce
Dr. Tom Young
Youth Ministry
Dr. Gene Augustine
(27 Deacons)
Dr. Ted Pierce
Julie Kircher &
Peter Cropper
Nursery
My Dear Church Family,
2015 was an outstanding year!
To the best of our ability, we strive to be A Community of Grace. With
this in mind, our Growth, Connections and Service focus on
Rolling Hills Church has a significant impact in our community
and world.
Within these pages, you will rediscover some highlights from 2015. We
continued to stress our ministries with children, youth and families.
Our outreach efforts raised important financial support for our partner projects, and we built
lasting relationships within our community, nation and world.
Under the direction of our Building Committee with Jim Day serving as the chair, we embarked
on a capital campaign to renovate, renew and refresh our church campus. Many folk within our
congregation made sacrificial gifts for this important time in the life of our church.
Because of the amazing commitment and dedication of this congregation, I am convinced our
brightest days are ahead of us. I am certain that Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church will change the
world for the sake of the gospel of Christ.
This year we also celebrated as Charles Bruffy, Director of Music, received another Grammy
Award for best Choral Music with combined chorales from Kansas City and Phoenix.
Upon reflection, I am so very grateful for the privilege to serve as the pastor of this exceptional
congregation. The past seven years have been some of the most rewarding of my entire ministry.
Grace and Peace,
Church
Resources
Kirsten Chesher
Molly Cropper
Kathryn Gawlick (sub)
Julie Kircher
Amanda Munger
Eileen Sieck (sub)
Linda Sieck
Michele Walter
Katherine Spitler
Preschool
Arlys Tarwater (director)
Colista Antwiler
Kim Audley
Lisa Beaver
Tedy Becker (sub)
Elaine Collins
Monique Cowden
Jane Dubois
Sheri Elam
Cosby Fulton
Sue Galle
Meghan Gawlick
Debra George
Kathy Gongalez
Mary Jo Holmes
Karen Peavey
Stacy Roberts
Julie Schutzler
Stephanie Spencer
Katherine Spitler
Terri Stickley
Suzanne Townsend
Chris Waris
Shelly Wilkins
Music Ministry
Charles Bruffy
Patrice Sollenberger
Steven McDonald
Michael B. Donnelly-Strait
Ryan J Leonard
Rebecca Lloyd
Deborah Lynch (sub)
Barbara Meyer
Julia Scozzafava
Alex Spence
Nickolas Stoppel
Sheree Stoppel
Business/Finance
Andrea Edgeller
Kelli Kaufman
Susan Spence
Jennifer Cecil
Cindy Ballard
Patrice Sollenberger
Marketing
Melina Bland
Building/Sound
Rob O’Keefe
Peter Cropper
Randy Payne
Aaron Vincent
2015 Ministry Budget
Total Income
$1,113,294
Total Expenses
$1,098,755
Service
Growth
Giving of time, talents and treasures
300 Thanksgiving food bags $1,000 donated
500
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his past year was a historic one for Rolling Hills. Together we participated
in our first Capital Campaign in more than 20 years. We raised more than
$2 million dollars and embarked on a significant building renovation
in 2016.
backpacks filled for KVC
the YES program for their orientation and
$1,000 toChristmas
party
Commitment Sunday
November 1, 2015
2015 Offerings
$540
Thanksgiving: Arabic Presbyterian Fellowship
$24,800
Easter: The Hope Center
$32,069
Christmas: Amethyst Place
Growth
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Service
ur church had a wonderful year. We welcomed many new members, baptized 18 children,
and performed 11 weddings. We also had 22 memorial services witnessing to the resurrection and celebrated the Lord each and every Sunday as a church family.
338
Average Weekly Attendance
44
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ach year we are amazed at how freely our congregation gives us their time, talents and
treasures and 2015 was no exception! Whether you were one of the 18 men and women who
lent a hand at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, purchased a Guatemala scholarship card, or
helped sort food for our Thanksgiving baskets, you helped Rolling Hills change lives. Thank you!
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
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San Gregario, Guatemala
Memphis, TN
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2015 Christmas Eve Attendance
1,089
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This support was “first fruits” of our Capital
Campaign.
Connections
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aking care of our members is one of the most important things we
can do as a church family. Our 27 deacons, 3 pastors and countless
volunteers provided care, prayers, meals and more to our members
in 2015.
130
51
18
contacts were made to our members
through phone calls and visits
44
42
cards were made by our Card making
Team and given to our Deacons and
Stephen Ministers to send to members
of our congregation and our YES kids
40
2013
38
2014
2015
36
34
poinsettias and lilies were delivered to
homebound members
pairs of gloves/mittens were donated to
Operation Breakthrough and Village
Church Clothes Closet
people on average attended monthly
Silver Singles gatherings
Changing lives across the sanctuary,
across the street and across the sea.
32
Average Attendace for Sunday Church School
43 campers
33 youth volunteers
21 parent volunteers
VCS
500
I
t was another banner year for our Children’s Ministry. 2015 was
focused on offering new events for families and cultivating relationships
with our children and elders in the church. Day Camp and VCS
continue to be highlights of our year and our preschool attendance is as
strong as ever!
Day Camp
2,000
Connections
Breakfast with Santa • Caroling • Pool Party
at Wildwood • Crafting for Mother’s &
Father’s Day • Trivia Night • Adult Classes •
First Grade Bible Seder
90 kids
junior leaders
30
30 adult volunteers
298
kids enrolled this year!
Connections
Connections
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ellowship was the name of the game this year with our
Youth Ministry. Whether it was Sunday evenings at
RHPC, late night trips to IHOP, haunted houses or
fun times at Sky Zone, our Youth know how to have a good
time with one another. Their service trip to Memphis was one
they’ll never forget!
e are blessed to have such a vibrant adult community at Rolling Hills. We strive
for adults to actively engage in many areas of the church, including ministries,
service, education and more. Here are some highlights:
250
pounds of food harvested by our Green
Team and given to the Village Food Pantry
200
average attendance at each of our four
Friends of Music and the Arts’ concerts
48
30
approximate attendees at each monthly
Gathering of Men breakfast events
attended service trip to
Memphis, TN
18
Kaleidoscope dinners held last year
4
new adult/family education classes
250
people at Youth
Pancake Breakfast
• We produced a special 55+ program promoting adult offerings at RHPC.
• We created Meadowbrook task force studying the new community across
the street.