From the Tuesday lunches at St. Paul’s to the Friday morning breakfasts for single parent families at Trinity, to our church suppers and Sunday fellowship, our two communities have been well-fed: nourishment both for body and soul.

Speaking of nourishment for the soul, we have had another outstanding year of music from Annabelle and our two choirs. Every Sunday they offer their best in song to our God and we are all enriched and blessed by their “beautiful music”.

Every December our pastoral charge undertakes to support area families. Working with Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCS), (Rural Visions), and the Salvation Army, you provided groceries and warm winter clothing for 29 families and 13 youngsters respectively. This is no small nor inexpensive project for our two congregations and yet, every year, you rise to the challenge. This coming together provides great fellowship for us but, more importantly, it tells our local community that we care for all its people and that we can be depended upon to help when and where help is needed.

The Fall season saw us begin the process of partnering with SFCS for use of the manse. Their Food Bank is now in the basement and we anticipate that many of their Seniors programs will move into the main floor in February. This provides us with another opportunity to open our doors and share our gifts with the wider community.

I have been deeply touched and much heartened to see the increasing number of occasions in which our two congregations have worked so well together. Trinity folks showed up at St. Paul’s to help with the community pancake breakfast and rumour has it we will be holding a turkey supper together in the near future. Strangers become friends and friends become family when we do God’s work together in the community. Thank you all for the many ways in which you accomplish this – through phone calls, visits, committee work, fund-raising and teaching our children.

We have shared laughter and joy this past year as we celebrated marriages and baptisms. We have also cried together and comforted one another as we mourned the loss of loved ones. Through the good times and the bad, God has been with us. Thanks be to God.

Our Administrative Assistant, Katharine, has worked hard this year adding her own touches to the position, organizing the work and, with the tremendous help of Don Coleman, setting up a new database for us. (She also keeps me going with regular contributions of homemade cookies.) If you haven’t yet met Katharine stop by the office on a Wednesday or Thursday morning and introduce yourself.

Our current Mission Statement is several years old now and it’s time that we revisit it. A committee, chaired by John McDougall, is currently gathering information and will, later in 2010, present us with a new or revised Mission Statement for our consideration.

Where will God lead us now? Wherever that may be, I know we will be blessed by working together to fulfill our pastoral charge calling.

“I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year, ‘Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown,’ and he replied ‘Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than the known way.’” (King George VI, December 25th, 1939)

May God continue to shine a light upon this ministry we share together.

Passages

Deaths

What we once enjoyed and deeply loved

We can never lose,

For all that we love deeply

Becomes part of us.

Helen Keller

We remember with fondness…

St. Paul’s

Leland Basil Dowker

John H. Fisher

Letha Anna Harker

Virginia Rae Peters

Duane Edison Snider

Harry George Struthers Jr.

Trinity

William John Campsall

Gunter Ernst Dehnert

Harry Frederick Nicol

Kathryne Isobel Wattam

BAPTISMS

St. Paul’s Trinity

Jared McKenzie Hoag Ava Victoria Asselstine

Katherine Patricia Walker Lily Taylor Ann Cabana

Benjamin William Alexander Hart

MARRIAGES

St. Paul’s

Edward John Thomson to Ana Isabel Sutherland on March 14, 2009

Kurt Anthony Walker to Carrie Virginia Tindale on May 16, 2009

Andrew Edward Thompson to Michelle Marlene Scott on June 6, 2009

Philip Christopher Bertrim to Nicole Adell Mertz on October 3, 2009

Trinity

Robert Donald Paul Smith to Julie Lynn Herr on June 13, 2009

Amy Beth Cordsen to Rachael Vanessa Henry on July 11, 2009

Alec John Steele Bowes to Jessica Catherine Demeter on August 29, 2009

NEW MEMBERS

St. Paul’s welcomed two new members this year: Suzanne Hoag and

Dawn Sieben.

Ministry & Personnel

2009 once again brought change to Ministry & Personnel. We bid a fond farewell to Carol Ramer as an M&P representative from Trinity and welcomed Denny Buchanan in her place.

A total of six meetings were held during the year with Ministry & Personnel continuing to develop and maintain closer working relationships with all of our staff. While it has required more of a time commitment for our members, Ministry & Personnel implemented and completed annual review meetings with each of our staff as part of our on-going communication and support.

M&P fulfilled pulpit supply requirements again this year, engaging the services of guest ministers as well as seeking volunteers from both of our congregations to conduct services during Lynda’s vacation and study leave. Thanks, Jennifer, for taking on this task!

Friendship and fellowship are always present at our meetings and greatly assist us as we continue to provide support and encouragement to each other, our staff and our congregations.

Members of this committee are:

St. Paul’s Trinity

Brenda Crawford Jennifer Bennett

Elaine Lazier (Chair) Denny Buchanan

Gayle Robertson Bert Mountney

Yours in faith,

Elaine Lazier, Chair

Joint Worship Committee Report 2009

The Joint Worship Committee met four times this year to plan special and joint services, particularly around Lent/Easter and Advent/Christmas.

The results of the survey regarding our Order of Service, which was distributed in late 2008, were reviewed and all suggestions considered. Some changes were then made to our worship service. This committee welcomes and will consider all comments received regarding worship.

We continue our fifth Sunday joint services and have received positive feedback on worshipping together from time to time.

The Joint Worship Committee members for 2009 were:

Elaine Lazier (St. Paul’s) Lynda Price

Gayle Robertson (St. Paul’s) Marg Smith (Trinity)

Annabelle Twiddy Elfleda Watson (Trinity)

Choir Director Report for 2009

2009 witnesses several exciting choral events especially the ones with both church choirs involved. Good Friday's Voices of Easter, anniversary services, and fifth Sunday opportunities were enjoyed.

Possibly the capper was the 7:00 a.m. Easter Sunday concert which included singers from outside our two churches in a truly ecumenical event. We appreciated the support of local businesses for this event.

We repeated the "community format" at Christmas and enjoyed a packed house performance.

Both of these community choirs went "on the road" to retirement facilities. One of our aims for 2010 is to do that more often.

The acquisition of More Voices, a Voices United supplement, has provided us with new material which we will continue to explore.

I believe choir members are committed in a way few others can claim. They willingly share their time and talents week in and week out not just on Sundays but at weekly practices and their dedication pays dividends in quality singing.

We appreciate the encouragement and support of both congregations.

Col. 3: 16,17

Respectfully,

Annabelle Twiddy

Newsletter Report 2009

The Bridge Newsletter has been in existence since the summer of 2006 and is now entering its fifth year of publication. While The Bridge has not changed from four issues per year, it has gone through many style changes, with the current two-column version being the most popular, judging from comments from our congregations. The committee of five meets twice to prepare each issue. The Bridge was the brain-child of our minister, Rev. Lynda Price, with Doug MacIntyre, Brenda Crawford, Marni Pedersen and our newcomer Don Coleman comprising the current committee.

Submitted by,

Doug MacIntyre, Editor

Manse Committee Report for 2009

The Manse was rented from January to July 2009. It was vacant in August. South Frontenac Community Services Corporation signed a 6 month temporary lease starting in September with the expectation of a long term lease for a Senior’s day service program (Rural Visions Centre) and food bank. The food bank has been using the basement as warehouse storage. We removed the carpet and installed new laminate flooring in the hall plus four rooms upstairs, leaving the small room beside the bathroom unfinished because two restrooms are required for a public use facility. The second bathroom will be wheel chair accessible provided with funding.

There was rumor of rats on the premises. An exterminator was called immediately. It was determined that field and house mice were present. Action was taken. Rural Visions was notified of the results and given a proposal by Greenshield Pest Control Inc. for continued monitoring service. They hired them to clean and disinfect at their own expense (by Jennifer Linton, volunteer) as she agreed that pest control was a responsibility of the food bank.

The complete painting of the upstairs of the Manse is scheduled to occur on Saturday January 9^th. I will be present and assisting with the masking and preparation on Friday. I will also be present on Saturday as required. The volunteers are being supplied by Rural Visions, (SFCSC). Brenda Crawford had the paint donated as you have heard.

We are unsure of any other activity at this time as we just heard that Deborah is leaving and a new director Dave has been hired this week. I hope to meet with him soon.

Dawn Sieben

CHRISTMAS FOOD HAMPER REPORT 2009

Stickie notes were put up in the back of each church about three weeks ahead of time. Items were:

Instant Coffee Tea

Hot chocolate 2 Jellos

Peanut Butter Jam

Cereal Stuffing

Cookies Cranberry Sauce

Juice

Fifteen of these were put up from each church (could put candy canes if desired, but they were donated this year). We ordered from Trousdale’s Foodland who delivered between 9 and 10 am on the day of packing.

Items ordered from the store were as follows:

1 Turkey, or ham for each family

10 pound bag of potatoes

Carrots

Apples

Oranges

1 pound of Margarine

Bread (some families with 5 and over got 2 or 3 loaves)

Eggs (families with 5 and over got 2 dozen)

1 bag 4-litre 2% milk (some larger families with kids got 2)

Candy Canes – 1 package per family

Donation of cheese and Christmas Cakes were greatly appreciated. Costco donated 30 turkeys, Milk Marketing Board made a donation to buy milk,

Hand-knitted mittens were also donated for each child. General canned goods, macaroni, etc., were collected through food drives by Harrowsmith Guides, Harrowsmith Public School, Prince Charles Public School, Woman’s Institute, etc.,

Items included in hampers from drives: soup, macaroni, vegetables, canned beans, pasta sauce, canned meat and fruit, cake mixes, candy and miscellaneous items.

Lists were taped beside each numbered box for items to be marked off. Hampers were provided for 29 families.

Thanks to all who donated and helped with sorting and packing, and deliveries.

Respectively submitted by Marni Pedersen

Harrowsmith-Verona Pastoral Charge Financial and Web Page Reports

Our web site provides a worldwide outreach for our pastoral charge and has been accessed over a thousand times last year by members of our congregation and people around the world.

The Sunday order of service is usually placed on the web site on the preceding Friday. The order of service contains links to the scripture readings, the music for many of the hymns and links to the Minute for Mission as well as the announcements for upcoming events for our church family.

The minutes from the meetings of the various church governance committees and boards have been placed on the web site. The Pastoral Charge newsletter is also placed on the web site 4 times a year. The newsletter contains articles and information about our church family as well as activity and event calendars.

A link has been added to the home page to facilitate the submission of announcements for the Sunday Bulletin

You are invited to participate in our ministry on the web by submitting articles and pictures of our church activities to our web master - Don Coleman (email: donald.coleman@sympatico.ca).

Tell your friends to check us out at www.h-vpastoralcharge.org.

St. Paul’s United Church - Minutes of the Congregational Meeting: February 8, 2009

The Annual Congregational Meeting of St. Paul’s United Church, Harrowsmith was held February 8, 2009.

The meeting was called to order by nominated Chair, Jeannette Pixley.

Marni Pedersen agreed to act as Secretary.

Rev. Lynda Price opened with a prayer.

IN ATTENDANCE:

Illeen Scott, Elizabeth Bruce, Mary Barr, Hilda Hodgson, Rev. Lynda Price, Elaine Lazier, Nancy Moore- Carr, Jeannette Pixley, Ardith Wolsey, Fergus Brown, Carolyn Brown, Robert Galbraith, Don Wolsey, Douglas Scott, Marni Pedersen, Dawn Sieben, Erma Bracken, Eileen vanderZwan, Rob Christie, Gayle Robertson, Brenda Crawford,

AGENDA: Moved by Nancy Moore-Carr, seconded by Fergus Brown, that the agenda be adopted with the addition of donation of a used organ, under New Business. Carried

CORRESPONDING MEMBERS: Moved by Elaine Lazier, seconded by Brenda Crawford that all persons present who are not full members of St. Paul’s be made corresponding Members for this meeting. Carried

MINUTES: Moved by Brenda Crawford, Seconded by Fergus Brown, that the minutes of the previous meeting on February 3, 2008 be accepted as presented. Carried.

BUSINESS ARISING:

Stained Glass window repair:

The windows have not been repaired. A committee of Gayle Robertson and Marni Pedersen was set up to apply for any grants or other funding that may be available.

CORRESPONDENCE: A thank you letter was read by Lynda Price for condolences

received from the congregations in the recent passing of her father.

PASTORAL CHARGE REPORTS & CONGREGATIONAL REPORTS:

It was suggested that more lay people or groups be asked to lead services when the Minister is not available.
It was noted that there was an omission in the Food Hamper report that Costco

had donated thirty turkeys.

It was noted that the monthly allocation is down by one hundred and twenty six

dollars this year.

Jeannette Pixley thanked the following people:

Thanks to all those retiring from Council.
Thanks to Marni Pedersen and Gayle Robertson for their work with the Sunday school.
Thanks to Erma Bracken for her work with the Tuesday lunches.
Thanks to Brenda Crawford and Donna Walker for their work on the Social Committee.
Thanks to the scrap booking group and to Eileen vander Zwan for their donation of one hundred and twenty dollars.
Thanks to Nancy Moore-Carr for her work as church treasurer...
Thanks from Nancy Moore-Carr to Ardith Wolsey for her support with the weekly counting of offering.
Lynda Price commented that St. Paul’s has done very well with current finances,

as we have managed to keep afloat financially.

MOTION: Moved by Gayle Robertson, Seconded by Carolyn Brown that all reports be adopted as presented in the 2008 Annual Report. Carried

REPORT OF THE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE:

Brenda Crawford presented the report of the Nominations Committee with the following people agreeing to serve on Council:

Angela Alton

Sheila Anthony

Mary Barr

Liz Bruce

Rob Christie

Brenda Crawford

Bob Galbraith

Elaine Lazier

Nancy Moore-Carr

Gayle Robertson

Rob Tapscott

Donna Walker

Congregational Treasurer – Nancy Moore-Carr

TRUSTEES:

Moved by Jeannette Pixley, Seconded by Marni Pedersen that Erma Bracken be nominated to serve on the Board of Trustees. Erma Bracken accepted. Carried

PRESBYTERY REPRESENTATIVE:

Liz Hughson has agreed to stay on as representative, with Gayle Robertson as alternate.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE for 2009

Brenda Crawford, Donna Walker, and Jeannette Pixley have agreed to form the nominating committee.

ELECTION OF FINANCIAL AUDITORS FOR ST. PAUL’S:

Irwin Babcook and Rob Christie have agreed to act as the St. Paul’s financial examiners for 2009.

ELECTION OF FINANCIAL AUDITOR FOR PASTORAL CHARGE:

Bob Galbraith has agreed.

MINISTRY & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:

Brenda Crawford

Elaine Lazier (Chair)

Gayle Robertson

MANSE COMMITTEE:

Donna Walker

Liz Bruce volunteered to serve.

OFFICIAL BOARD VICE- CHAIR: Rob Christie has agreed to vice-chair the Official Board for 2009, with Marni Pedersen and Brenda Crawford as alternates.

REPORT OF 2008 FINANCIAL EXAMINERS:

Erma Bracken and Rob Christie have audited the Treasurer’s books for the year, 2008, and have found them to be in good order.

NEW BUSINESS:

Mission & Service Goal for the Pastoral Charge was set at $ 22, 500.00 for 2009

Summer Worship Services:

Discussion as to whether Trinity and St. Paul’s should each close for one month this July and August.

MOTION: Moved by Marni Pedersen, seconded by Nancy Moore-Carr that both churches stay open this summer, but alternate the two months, with one having services one month, and the other the second month (July and August).

MOTION DEFEATED

MOTION: Moved by Brenda Crawford, seconded by Carolyn Brown, that we close St. Paul’s for the month of August 2009 only.

MOTION WITHDRAWN

MOTION: Moved by Brenda, seconded by Gayle Robertson that this decision be referred to the next Official Board meeting to be responsible to make the decision on this matter. Carried

REPORT ON FURNACES:

The furnaces were inspected by Leonard’s Fuels. It was reported that the furnaces should last another five years. It was suggested that special fundraising could be started for future furnace costs.

FIFTH SUNDAY BULLETIN COVERS:

A volunteer to design the fifth Sunday bulletin covers was requested. Jeannette Pixley and Carolyn Brown have volunteered to help with printing.

PRAYER SERVICE FOR WEEK OF CHRISTIAN UNITY:

It was agreed that St. Paul’s would host an ecumenical service one February afternoon in 2010.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE:

St. Paul’s will host the World Day of Prayer Service the first Friday in March.

ORGAN:

A used Hammond organ has been offered to be used in the fellowship room.

Council will consider this matter.

Adjournment by general consensus.

CHAIR _________________________________________________________

ACTING SECRETARY ___________________________________________

St. Paul’s U.C. Council and Committee Membership for 2009

Council Retiring in (3-yr. terms, renewable once)

Angela Alton 2012

Sheila Anthony 2012

Mary Barr 2012 (2)

Liz Bruce 2011

Rob Christie 2012 (2)

Brenda Crawford 2011

Bob Galbraith 2012

Elaine Lazier 2012

Nancy Moore-Carr

Gayle Robertson 2011 (2)

Rob Tapscott 2012

Donna Walker 2011

Congregational Treasurer – Nancy Moore-Carr

Board of Trustees

Erma Bracken

Fergus Brown

Bob Galbraith

Lynda Price

Representative to Kingston Presbytery

- Liz Hughson (2012)

Alternate Representative to Kingston Presbytery

- Gayle Robertson (2012)

Nominations Committee

- Brenda Crawford

- Jeannette Pixley

- Donna Walker

- Lynda Price

Financial Examiners (2 to be elected at Annual General Meeting)

- Irwin Babcook

- Rob Christie

Pastoral Charge Committees and Appointments

Ministry and Personnel (with 3 from Trinity)

Brenda Crawford 2011

Gayle Robertson 2010

Elaine Lazier (Chair) 2010

Manse Committee (with 2 from Trinity)

Donna Walker

Liz Bruce

Joint Worship (with 2 from Trinity)

- 2 to be chosen by Worship and Pastoral Care Committee

Lynda Price

Annabelle Twiddy

Official Board Vice - Chairperson

- Rob Christie

Pastoral Charge Financial Examiners (with one from Trinity)

- Bob Galbraith

PLEASE NOTE:

At a meeting of the Official Board on January 24, 2006, a motion was approved to limit the terms of service for all positions on church and pastoral charge committees to three years with the possibility of one extension of an additional three years. It is in keeping with this motion that the above report is submitted.

We wish to thank those individuals who are retiring from Council this year for their valuable contributions to the life and work of this congregation. They are:

Carolyn Brown, Fergus Brown , Liz Hughson, Marilyn Lawlor, Marni Pedersen, Jeannette Pixley, Don Wolsey, Ardith Wolsey

Respectfully submitted

Brenda Crawford, Jeannette Pixley, Donna Walker, Lynda Price

Members of the Nominations Committee 2009

St. Paul’s United Church Council Report 2009

It has been a very busy year at St. Paul’s. Last December our new Charge Administrative Assistant, Katharine Hennig, joined us at the busiest season of the church year. That was followed by the office renovations which Katharine and Rev. Lynda took in stride. These two ladies are to be commended for maintaining their equilibrium throughout the process!

Council continues to work at forging our new partnership with Rural Visions who anticipate renting our manse for an extended period. Thank you to all of the people who assisted with the renovations done on the manse, especially Sheila Anthony, Denny Buchanan, Don Coleman, Rod and Brenda Crawford, Steven Johnston, Bobby Landry, Dawn Sieben and Rob Tapscott. We are so pleased to be working with Trinity people to meet our Outreach Mission.

Brenda Crawford, Bob Galbraith and Rob Tapscott, our Property and Maintenance Committee, with the assistance of our Custodian, Amy Rose, continue to keep the church in working order. Many kudos to our dynamo, Brenda Crawford, who continues to supply items through donation or at cost. This greatly benefits our financial situation.

Thank you to Marni Pedersen and the parents who assist her in running our Sunday School. Marni and the children were instrumental in raising $515 for World Vision this year. The Christmas pageant was enjoyed by the children, and doubly so by the adults. Thank you for your dedication to our young people, Marni!

Financially, St. Paul’s general fund closed out 2009 with a $5,763.37 deficit. Fundraising represented 26% of our general fund income this year, and many thanks are due to those who participated in making these events so successful. Thank you to Erma Bracken for organizing the Tuesday Lunches and our soon to be available cookbook. Also, many thanks to Brenda Crawford and Donna Walker for organizing many events through the Social Planning Committee. We continue to be blessed with a generous, giving and caring congregation!

Council faced the many challenges of 2009 with a positive approach and team work. We look forward to 2010, hoping to continue working as the ears, eyes, hands, feet and heart of Christ in our community.

Respectfully submitted by,

Nancy Moore-Carr, Vice Chair

Brenda Crawford, Social Planning & Fundraising

WORLD VISION MISSION ST. PAUL’S SUNDAY SCHOOL 2009

In the early fall, the Sunday School children brain- stormed ideas as to what they would like to give to the World Vision to help families in third world countries.

We looked over the list, and each child chose an item to fund-raise for. These included, a sheep, to stock a medical clinic, and school supplies. A poster was made which we showed to the congregation to keep them informed. As a result, they helped a lot with donations for our cause! The next step was to make crafts and gifts to sell at the annual craft sale. We set up a table and made over $233.00 for our project.

Other means of revenue were donations as gifts. These were a rooster and two hens for Brenda Crawford from her husband Rod, and a piglet to Annabelle Twiddy as a gift from Rev. Lynda and the Sunday School. The donation jar at the back of the church will be an on-going presence for our World Vision Mission.

As a result, we were able to submit $515.00 to buy a sheep, a rooster, two hens, a piglet, medical clinic supplies, classroom supplies, immunizations, food, and more!

The children were happy to be able to help others, and we plan to make this an ongoing project.

Respectfully submitted,

Marni Pedersen

Sunday School Supervisor

Social Planning Committee Report for 2009

Donna Walker and I were not as busy this year as last. The Auctions have been cancelled since August, so our revenue is down. Donna has stepped down as Chair of this Committee, so I am taking over her position. Dawn Sieben has come on board as well. I wish to thank everyone in the congregation for supporting us this past year and for always being available to help. We are ready and able to take on any events that come to us in the future.

Brenda Crawford

Chair

Social Planning Committee

Tuesday Lunch Report for 2009

The Tuesday luncheons continue to be an excellent outreach, drawing from a wide range of people. We average about 32 people each week but have over 50 on the second Tuesday when the Cancer Support Group brings us about 20 people. Many stay for the entire time just visiting and sipping tea.

Our sign draws people in who are driving by and reminds our regulars that we are still here. Our clientele is made up of a different group each week. We get workers such as the township road crew and some from local businesses such as the machinery dealership, the post office and the Caring Centre.

We would welcome your help in any way if you have some spare time. We can use people to work at the luncheons, people to make soup or a dessert and donations towards the things we buy, such as bread, sandwich filling, butter, mayo, coffee, serviettes and kitchen supplies.

Many thanks to the faithful ones who came so willingly in 2009. We hope for a great 2010.

Respectfully submitted,

Erma Bracken

Property and Maintenance Report for 2009

There is very little to report this year. Everything is running smoothly and when a problem arises, we have many qualified people in our congregation who step up to the plate to help. Rob Tapscott has joined this committee. We wish Fergus Brown better health in the New Year as his expertise is greatly missed. Our group has sort of melded with the Manse Committee due to the arrival of Southern Frontenac Community Services (SFCS). We work very well together and feel confident to tackle any job that comes our way. We are crossing our fingers that the furnaces hold together for a little while longer, but so far so good.

Brenda Crawford

Chair

Property and Maintenance

St. Paul’s United Church Financial Reports – 2009

Trinity United Church Minutes of the Congregational Meeting held February 15, 2009

Opening: Rev. Lynda Price opened the meeting and led in a prayer.

Attendance: A quorum was present consisting of: Lynda Price, Paul Spaar, Deborah Spaar-Mueller, Darlene Nicol, Margaret Reynolds, Elfleda Watson, Bonnie Brown, Connie Shibley, Jennifer Bennett, Diane Buchanan, Linda Brown, Bert Mountney, Doug MacIntyre, Gordon Ramer, Carol Ramer, Andy Adamson, Jane Adamson, Barb Joyce, Don Coleman, John McDougall, Ann McDougall, Ralph McInnes.

Chairperson and Secretary: John McDougall and Diane Buchanan were elected to the chair and secretary positions. Moved by Jennifer Bennett and seconded by Linda Brown that John McDougall be the meeting chairperson and Diane Buchanan, secretary. Carried.

Agenda: moved by Jennifer Bennett and seconded by Linda Brown that the agenda be accepted as printed with the addition of three items to Congregational Reports: Trustees report, Fundraising report and Breakfast report. Carried.

Corresponding Members: Moved by Jane Adamson and seconded by Elfleda Watson that all persons present who are not full members of Trinity United Church be made corresponding members for this meeting. Carried.

Minutes: Motion that the minutes of February 3, 2008 by Bert Mountney and seconded by Darlene Nicol be accepted as printed. Carried.

Business Arising from the Minutes:

7b. Stained Glass Window Repair – four windows have been refurnished. We have money and a commitment for the 5^th window and are waiting weather change. Moved that the Session consider using Memorial funds to replace the three remaining windows and that those wanting to donate towards the windows can still do so into the Memorial fund. Moved by Bonnie Brown, seconded by Ann McDougall. Carried.

This will be announced to the congregation so that people can continue to donate. This will also be mentioned in the newsletter. Those donating a window, a plaque will still be provided.

7c. Proposed sale of the manse. The sale is off as the township stated it is not possible to sever a lot. The land and the manse are St Paul’s responsibility.

Correspondence – nothing at present.

Pastoral Charge Reports: Moved by Ralph McInnes and seconded by Doug MacIntyre that all the pastoral reports be accepted as reported in the Annual Report. Carried.

Discussion: Jane Adamson offered to be contact for the 2009 Christmas Food Hamper. It was noted that the Cosco contribution was missed in the annual report but they did receive a Thank You card and were noted in the Newsletter.

Congregation Reports: Moved by Connie Shibley and seconded by Jane Adamson that all the Congregational reports be accepted as reported in the Annual report. Carried.

Discussion:

· Financial reports: St Paul’s and Trinity United will apply for funds for Stained Glass Windows through the National office. The Trust Fund is currently down – suggestion to leave the money where it is for the time being and see if the market comes back. On Page 27 under the Joint Worship Committee it should read Hannes Friedli instead of Andy Adamson. Re: Men’s Wednesday Breakfast Community Group – they have raised over $3,000 – this needs to be noted as it wasn’t listed, the funds raised have been included under the Building Fund and Local Expenses.

Nominations Report: this was presented by Darlene who moved acceptance of this report. Seconded by Paul Spaar. There was discussion of the fact that while both Stewards and Session now have 8 in each, they would work better with one or two more members.

Financial Examiners: Paul Spaar reported that he and Doug Boulter did a thorough job of examining the records of our church finances managed by Don Coleman. Compliments were offered on an extremely efficient job of record-keeping by our treasurer. Acceptance of the report was moved by Bert Mountney and seconded by Gordon Ramer. Carried.

Summer Worship Services: there had been a discussion on having the services at one church in the summer months of July and August. Following discussion, it was moved by Ralph McInnes and seconded by Elfleda Watson that Trinity remain open for the summer. Carried.

Discussion: it was suggested that we possibly advertize more for summer, targeting cottage community. Jennifer Bennett noted that the next Board meeting on April 20^th, is going to discuss pulpit supply for the summer. M&P are going to meet ahead of time. People can send ideas along to Jennifer who is Chair of the Board.

Financial Examiners: Andy Adamson volunteered to be the financial examiner for the pastoral charge for 2009. For the remaining positions Gordon Ramer moved, seconded by Bert Mountney that Andy Adamson be Financial Examiner, that Jennifer Bennett be on Stewards, that Jane Adamson be on Session and that Deborah Sparr-Mueller be the General Congregational member of the 2010 Nominating Committee. Carried.

Congregational Picnic: McCullochs are unable to host the picnic this year. Linda Brown will check with Carlton to see if they can host it.

Anniversary Sunday is June 14^th: Linda Brown volunteered to organize this. It was suggested that we have a potluck luncheon after the service on that day and not have as many activities that weekend. It was also suggested that we have a smaller anniversary weekend this year and next, and a bigger event in 2011 for the 125^th anniversary. Suggestions for guest speakers this year were: Lois Wilson or Peter Short.

5^th Sunday Bulletin Covers: After discussion Doug McIntyre volunteered from Trinity to work with Jeanette Pixley at Harrowsmith to make up the 5^th Sunday Bulletins for the church. Suggestions were to use children’s’ items or photos from church members.

Other Business: Carol Ramer on behalf of the congregation thanked Lynda Price for her good work over the past year. Members gave Lynda a standing ovation.

Adjournment: Bert Mountney moved adjournment of the meeting. Carried.

Chairperson: John McDougall

Secretary: Diane Buchanan

Report of the Nominations Committee

Trinity United Church

The Nominations Committee recommends the following slate of Officers and Committee members for the year 2009:

Officers and Committee Members

2009

Session (Elders) Retiring in (3-yr. terms, renewable once)

Vera Brown 2012

Millie Cuthill 2010

Barbara Joyce 2011 (2)

John McDougall 2011

Darlene Nicol 2010

Margaret Smith 2011

Barbara Stewart 2012

Elfleda Watson 2011 (2)

Committee of Stewards

Andy Adamson 2012

Jane Adamson 2012

Jennifer Bennett 2012

Linda Brown 2010 (2)

Diane Buchanan 2012

Don Coleman

Dorina Friedli 2010

Ann McDougall 2012 (2)

Connie Shibley 2012

Glenda Turner 2012

Congregational Treasurer – Don Coleman

Board of Trustees

Ed Asselstine (Chairperson)

Sandra Asselstine

John McDougall

Carl Turner

Lynda Price

Christian Education

Tracy Irwin

Carol McInnes

Millie Cuthill – Session representative

Representative to Kingston Presbytery

- Darlene Nicol 2011 (2)

Alternate Representative to Kingston Presbytery

- Glenda Turner 2010

Nominations Committee

- one each from Session, Stewards and Congregation (Deborah Spaar)

Funeral Reception

- Jane Adamson, Jean Clair, Darlene Nicol, Bonnie Brown

Financial Examiners

- Paul Spaar 2010

- Amy Cordson 2012

Altar Committee

Lucy Spain 2012 (2)

Jane Adamson 2012 (2)

Fund-Raising Committee

John McDougall (Session) 2010

Dorina Friedli (Stewards) 2010

Pastoral Charge Committees and Appointments

Ministry and Personnel (with 3 from St. Paul’s)

Denny Buchanan 2012

Bert Mountney 2011

Jennifer Bennett 2010

Manse Committee (with 2 from St. Paul’s)

Sandra Asselstine 2012 (2)

Paul Spaar 2012

Joint Worship (with 2 from St. Paul’s)

- 2 to be chosen by Session

Lynda Price

Annabelle Twiddy

Official Board Chairperson

- Jennifer Bennett

Pastoral Charge Financial Examiners (with one from St. Paul’s)

- to be elected at ACM

PLEASE NOTE:

contributions to the life and work of this congregation. They are:

Session – Hanes Friedli, Gord Ramer

Stewards – Wanda Asselstine, Lynda Boulter, Bonnie Brown, Denny Buchanan, Marilyn Duffy, and Donna Smith

Financial Examiner – Doug Boulter

Ministry and Personnel Committee – Carol Ramer

Respectfully submitted

Linda Brown, Darlene Nicol, Deborah Spaar, Lynda Price

Members of the Nominations Committee 2009

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH SESSION REPORT 2009

Trinity United Church Session meets the first Tuesday of each month, as well as the Stewarts, at 7:00 p.m. We then join after our individual meetings and further discuss anything for both groups to be aware of. This has improved communication greatly.

Members of Session for 2009 included Hannes Friedli, (retired), Gord Ramer, (retired), Millie Cuthill, chairperson, Barb Joyce, secretary, John McDougall, Darlene Nicol, Lynda Price, Marg Smith, and Elfleda Watson. With the addition of our two new members, Vera Brown and Barb Stewart, we had a dedicated co-operative group, making my job of chairperson much easier.

The continuation of Joint Worship Services on the fifth Sundays’ alternating with St. Paul’s and Trinity has certainly provided a “oneness” for our Pastoral Charge.

With our combined choirs under the capable leadership and dedication of Annabelle Twiddy, our 5th Sunday Services, were even more enriching. This past Easter, our choirs along with other singers from the broader community woke our village up to a 7:00 a.m. “Son-Rise” Service of music in a very meaningful way! This community singing was carried into Rosewood and Helen Henderson Retirement Homes at Easter and Christmas.

Lucy Spain of the Altar Committee continues to provide beautiful seasonal decorations for our church. The willingness of Session Members to help decorate for other special occasions is also greatly appreciated.

At our annual congregational meeting in February, it was decided to finish the installation/ renovation of the sanctuary stained glass windows, using any necessary money from the Memorial Fund. This work was completed in May/June of 2009.

We are very thankful for the dedication of our Sunday School teachers, Tracy Irwin and Carol McInnes, as well as their assistants, Sarah Norman and Tracy Peters.

This year, Session Members sent cards out to the congregation both at Easter and Christmas. Barb Joyce continues to send cards/letters of condolences, congratulations and thanks to members of the congregation.

As part of our Outreach, we are now serving breakfast to some staff and moms from the Play Group Child Care Service, the first Friday of each month. This project started in October 2009. It provides an opportunity for the moms, as well as discussion group time for all.

Christmas Hampers packing took place at St. Paul’s, on Dec. 21st, 2009.

Some members of Session have been working with some St. Paul’s members in reviewing the Advertising Policy; Emergency Prepared Virus Policy; and updating our Mission Statement.

A highlight for our Anniversary Service in June was having Rev. Lois Wilson, (former United Church Moderator) as the guest speaker. A fellowship was enjoyed by everyone and signing of her book took place at that time.

Rev. Lynda Price keeps Session updated each month with number of visitations, meetings, weddings, baptisms, and funerals, she has conducted, as well as courses she is taking. How does she do it! We are so fortunate as a congregation and pastoral charge to have her as our minister.

We as Session Members will continue the work of our church congregation in the local Verona Community, and at the larger community.

Respectfully submitted by,

Millie Cuthill, Chair

Trinity Committee of Stewards Report for 2009

Trinity Stewards meet 10 times a year from September through June. Our responsibilities are for the financial business of the congregation, and include:

- setting a yearly budget

- encouraging and tracking donations to the church

- maintaining detailed statements of receipts and expenditures

- paying the salaries and expenses of the congregation

- providing an audited Annual Report

- overseeing repairs and maintenance in consultation with the Property

Committee and the Trustees

Our committee members are Ann McDougall (chair), Andy Adamson (alternate chair), Don Coleman (treasurer), Glenda Turner (secretary), Jane Adamson, Connie Shibley, Rachael Henry, Jennifer Bennett, Linda Brown (nominating committee), Diane Buchanan, and Dorina Friedli (fundraising). We have enjoyed working together and wish to thank our committee for the time and support they have given.

The following events and fundraisers have been sponsored by the Stewards this year:

1. Winter Wake-up Breakfasts 2. Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

3. Mother’s Day Pie Sale 4. Melodia Monday Concert

5. Frontenac Women’s Chorus Concert 6. The Drowsy Chaperone

7. Anniversary Luncheon 8. Plant Sale at the Verona Market

9. Festival Fish Fry 10. Lion’s Pancake Breakfast

11. Apple Pie Bee and Sale 12. Pig Roast

At our November meeting, we had a discussion on the various aspects of Stewardship and what it means to each of us. We felt strongly that as Stewards, we are committed to improving our environment. We are looking at reducing the use of plastic tablecloths and using our china plates and cups rather than styrofoam at the Festival Fish Fry and other dinners. On December 13^th, to be in solidarity with the UN Summit on Climate Change, we had 15 of our congregation out to help ring our church bell 350 times.

We especially wish to thank each of you for supporting the endeavours of the Committee of Stewards this year. It is only with co-operation from everyone that we are able to carry out the work of the Stewards. “Stewardship is everything we do with everything that we have”.

Respectfully submitted by,

Glenda Turner and Ann McDougall

2009 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - TRINITY UNITED CHURCH, VERONA

Our annual Property and Liability Insurance was renewed with Lanark Mutual Insurance Company in Perth, through Thomson Jemmett Vogelzang in Verona. The church is insured for full replacement value of $ 800,000.00, plus contents and a commercial general liability policy totalling $ 11,000,000.00.

The Ila Townsend Fund investment with Empire Life through Michael R. Smith and Associates, has shown some small improvement and the principal of $42,236.14 is guaranteed secure. The congregation’s decision at the annual meeting on Feb. 3, 2008, was to leave the principal as an investment and use only the interest for outreach activities. This decision could be changed in the future at a congregational meeting called for that purpose.

We are overall very pleased with the reliability and the state of repair of our church, particularly the renovated wing. There are repairs, however, that will be need to be done in the very near future that will likely include the replacement of the steel on the sanctuary roof, some plumbing work in the basement, ventilation in the kitchen and exterior painting and concrete work as well as compliance with new provincial accessibility legislation. Discussions will take place in the New Year with the congregation, the Committee of Stewards, the Property Committee, the Session and the Official Board to plan for these expenses.

As we do not have a Board of Trustees for the whole pastoral charge, it is our responsibility, along with the Manse Committee, to be a part of the planning for the future of the Manse. Through the direction of the Official Board, we need to monitor the contracts, financial commitments and liability and insurance updates that will be needed on that site, as it becomes a public building as part of our trial relationship with South Frontenac Community Services.

In closing, we wish to thank the Committee of Stewards, the Property Committee and our caretakers, the Casement family, for their efforts to provide us with a well-maintained, comfortable sanctuary and Christian education wing.

Respectfully,

The Board of Trustees: Ed Asselstine (chair), Sandra Asselstine (manse), John McDougall (secretary), Rev. Lynda Price, Carl Turner

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH WOMEN REPORT FOR 2009

Trinity United Church Women began their year of activities by hosting January Fellowship for our congregation. In February, the U.C.W. met for a regular meeting and to plan our part for both the program and the fellowship for the World Day of Prayer.

In March the U.C.W. joined women from our local village churches and women around the world for World Day of Prayer at the Free Methodist Church. This faith building day was made special with a solo by Connie Shibley, accompanied by Annabelle Twiddy. Trinity contributed the sandwiches to the fellowship luncheon.

Trinity U.C.W. had representation at Kingston Presbyterial Annual Meeting at Odessa and our President, Darlene Nicol attended Conference Annual Meeting at Renfrew. Jean Clair attended the planning meeting for the first Fall Rally for the combined Collins Bay/Sydenham Section. Members attended both the Fall Rally and Mid-Week Event held at Edith Rankin Memorial United Church. Once again we express our appreciation to Erma Bracken for her part in bringing the Resource Centre books, cards and other related items to all the Fall Rallies.

In June a large group of women from Trinity went in to visit the Resource Centre. They were welcomed by Linda Hutchinson who showed them the new home of the Resource Centre at St. Matthews United Church, Kingston and served them tea.

In June, a wonderful trip was taken to Camp Quin-Mo-Lac by Jane Adamson, Erma Bracken, Darlene Nicol and Elfleda Watson to deliver supplies donated by both congregations and the community. The staff of Camp Quin-Mo-Lac received them and expressed their appreciation. Before coming home, they enjoyed their picnic lunch by the water.

Trinity U.C.W. would like to thank everyone who donated to Camp Quin-Mo-Lac and they hope to continue their support to this camp with both money and supplies in the future.

The year's activities ended with the U.C.W. conducting the Sunday Worship Service on October 24, 2009. The theme was U.C.W. Welcoming, Supporting and Encouraging Others. Some of the ladies had fun wearing hats and gloves reminiscent of past U.C.W. meetings and presented a skit to show how U.C.W. welcomes newcomers then and now.

Glass stones that were prayed over at Camp Quin-Mo-Lac were distributed to the members of the Congregations bringing blessings of peace, joy, courage and healing. Tulip bulbs were given to the children during story time reminding them of how they grow and change over the years.

All the members of our U.C.W. wish to thank Darlene Nicol for her leadership as our President.

Respectfully submitted,

Darlene Nicol Jean Clair

President Secretary

Funeral Reception Report 2009

We looked after three Funeral receptions this year.

Jewell Collett, Richard Smith’s sister, in March, 2009.

Kathryne Wattam, Linda Kendall’ s mother, Internment in May, 2009.

Dr. Gordon Day on January 2, 2010 at the Verona Lion’s Hall. We shared the

food donations, preparation and help with the Verona Lion’s members and

families.

We are blessed to have such wonderful people in our congregation and the community that we know we can call on for donations of food, beverage and help at a moments notice.

Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated. Thank you and God Bless you all!

Your committee: Jane Adamson, Bonnie Brown, Jean Clair and Darlene Nicol

Trinity Sunday School Report for 2009

Our Sunday School was blessed this fall with a visit from our Church Secretary Katharine. She came with pictures and told the story of her family’s life moving from place to place and eventually making their home in Verona. Her husband Major Ralf is in the Army and presently stationed in Afghanistan. The children listened intently as she described what her husband wore when he dressed for work and the tiny space for his cot where he slept.

Katharine invited the children to make Christmas Cards to send to Major Ralf for him to pass on to other soldiers brightening their Christmas spent so far from home. So the little elves went straight to work.

Our Sunday School flock has between eight and fifteen growing sheep. Rachael Tryon watches over the Little Lambs in the Nursery. Sarah Norman and Tracy Peters guide the growing Kindergarten class. Tracy Irwin teaches the Primary class. Carol McInnes instructs the Primary Junior/Junior High classes.

Our teaching material for the younger fold is the David Cook curriculum. The Bible is being used for the mature lambs who are following the life of Jesus using the Bible for their study book along with flannel graph figures.