Prepare Space for God’s Vision For Us Stewardship Statement for 2016 Sr. Warden’s update on our Rector’s retirement and COGS’ transition and preparation for a new Rector 25 October 2015

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Update on the Transition Plan

6/21/20154 What is the Status of the Interim Search?

Update From the Interim Search Committee Commissioned by Parish on 13 Sept. Met following week for organizational purposes Skyped with Rev. Mary Thorpe 30 Sept. Presented with list of candidates by Rev. Thorpe In process of contacting/interviewing/meeting candidates Timeline – on track for 1 December calling

What’s Coming Up?

What’s Changed Since June? Christian Formation Minister position became open – temporarily filled by Keow Essig Vestry established a temporary restricted fund for travel and related expenses by the Vestry and Search Committees

From Our Stewardship Letter As we face this transition, we begin the work of preparation. Everyone in the parish has a role in supporting this parish through the transition, not just the search committee or vestry. Whomever God has set aside for us will want to see that Good Shepherd is a vibrant parish with active and committed members. The best way we can demonstrate the health of Good Shepherd is with a successful and improving annual campaign.

What Are Our Sources of Revenue? Facility Rental Income $118,700

What Are Our Expenses in 2015?

Additional Income Needed for 2016 Red circle represents 2015 Budget Revenue with Youth & Christian Formation salaries absorbed by Love Finds A Way campaign BLUE circle represents 2016 Budget with NO income from LFAW to absorb Youth & Christian Formation salaries Automatic 5% decline in income without any other budget changes

What’s the Impact on 2016 Stewardship? So, our sources of 2016 income must account for the lost of $48K+ per year from the LFAW campaign. or, Other expenses must be reduced if we value those programs and positions

What’s This All Mean? Our advance planning has kept us on track during this early phase of the transition The Stewardship message is all important! We need to make a statement – vibrant, active and committed! Don’t wait to submit pledges Vestry remains committed to a balanced budget in 2016

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