Report of the Priest-in-Charge St. Christopher's Episcopal Church Grand Blanc, Michigan January 22, 2017 Attendance 2014 2015 2016 Sunday 152 115 104 Maundy-Thursday 47 32 32 Good Friday n/a 68 x Easter (all) 361 294 234 Christmas 351 251 249 High Sunday Palm Sun Easter Christmas Low Sunday 5-Jan-14 4-Feb-15 11-Dec-16 Services Sunday Holy Eucharist 135 123 106 Mid-week Holy Eucharist 14 15 15 Private Holy Eucharist 62 32 12 Baptisms 10 11 8 Confirmations 10 0 0 Weddings 7 3 4 Burials 15 5 9 Celebrants during 2016 The Reverend Donald F. Davidson The Revered Michael Carr The Reverend Heather Barta Membership 2016 Active Members 1 January 552 492 503 See note next page Increases 8 11 6 Decreases 66 0 9 and 200 administrative reductions Active Members 31 December 492 503 300
St. Christopher s Episcopal Church Parish Elections and Priest-in-Charge Appointments 2016 Staff The Reverend Michael Carr, Priest-in-residentce Ashley Sweers, Director of Family Ministry (until 30 SEP 16) Elizabeth Sauvie, Administrative Assistant Nada Radakovich, Director of Music Dr. Greg Hassold, Parish Organist Stephanie Finn, Sexton Vestry Officers Chris Sleath, Senior Warden (resigned 4 MAY 16) Linda Rathburn, Senior Warden 24 MAY - Dr. Charles Safley, Junior Warden (until his death 22 MAY 2016) Angela Campbell, Junior Warden 23-AUG 16 - Grant Finn, Treasurer (resigned 24 MAY 16) Karl Haiser, Treasurer 23-AUG 16 31 DEC 16 Heidi McAra, Clerk and Secretary (resigned 3 MAY 16) Kristin Keyes, Clerk and Secretary 26 JUL 16 Vestry as of 31 DEC 16 Dr. Lanre Aluko (17) Colleen Shrank (17) (elected 31 JAN 16 to fill unexpired term) John Greene (17) (elected 28 JUN 16 to fill unexpired term) Maxine Huber (18) Angela Campbell (18)(elected 28 JUN 16 to fill unexpired term) Marsha Kump (18) (elected 28 JUN 16 to fill unexpired term) Kristin Keyes (19) Karl Haiser (19) (resigned 31 DEC 16) Linda Rathburn (19) Delegates to Diocesan Convention 2016 Linda Rathburn Colleen Shrank Jane Yorks Ellen Safley
Members of St. Christopher s holding Diocesan positions: Bill Thewalt Linda Rathburn (Deputy to General Convention 2018) Bobbie Walton Finance Committee (served during the year -- *indicates serving as of 12-31-16) Grant Finn Karl Haiser* Carl Spradlin Jeff Nadzke Marsha Kump* Anne Naber* Ken Peterson* Building and Grounds Committee (Did not function in 2016) Stewardship Committee Louise McAra Marilyn Brown Kay Van Natta Colleen Shrank Ellen Safley Linda Rathburn Committees are appointed by the Rector with the assistance of the Vestry and a responsible to and report regularly to the Vestry. Teams are appointed by the Rector and are responsible to the staff appointed and Rector. Worship Team (as of December 31, 2016) Dr. Greg Hassold, Organist Nada Radakovich, Director of Music Dr. Louise Desgranges, Acolyte Lead Ron Shrank, LEM-LEV-Lector Lead Bill Thewalt, Usher Lead Louise McAra, Sacristan Tom Dyke, 8:00 Service Representative Linda Rathburn, (Vestry Representative)
LITURGICAL LEADERSHIP as of December 31, 2016 Ushers Joe LePard Bill & Sandy White Mary VanDuyne Jerri and Paul Bassett Joyce and Bill Thewalt Max and Steve Huber Aluko Family Allison and Jeff Natzke Frank Burger and Mike Latesky Rick and Carol Lutgens Elizabeth and Chris Wise Flo Gjerstad Helen Lackey Abea Chou Choir (2016) Nada Radakovich Staff/Director Bobby Goergen, Darleen Hartley, Noralynn Hassold, Linda Rathburn, Nancy Lee Fawcett, Robert Van Duyne, Charlie Safely, Ellen Safely, Greg Hassold, Miranda Armfield, Victor Galea Steven Gjerstad Don Davidson Marcie Davidson Bell Choir Carol Lutgens Nancy Lee Fawcett Ellen Safley Dr. Charles Safley Flo Gjerstad Caroline James Anne Naber Chris Miley Nada Radakovich Angela Campbell Justin Miley Jane Yorks Barb Schmidt Marsha Kump Steve Gjerstad Children s Choir and Ringers Gabby Ireland Lauren Ireland Patrick Ireland Victoria Price Precious Aluko Kassidy Campbell Isabella Hernandez Nicole Hernandez Guest Singers with Adult Choir during 2016 Mira Briggs Gary Lindell Aaron McCoy Jacobs James Parks Dick Ebbott Catherine Collins Diane Springer Elizabeth Boaz Carol Goergen Robert Baker Robert Hoag Judith Conyers Robert Sparks John Guzowski Brad Slessenger Ian Laube
Acolytes Dotun Aluko (C) Tosin Aluko (C) Jacob Stuart (C) Alex Kocheril (C) Ethan Kocheril Jack Keyes Abby Keyes Daniel Keyes Lauren Ireland Gabby Ireland Precious Aluko Finley Wise Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEM) Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEV) Lectors (L) Licensed Worship Leader (W) Dean Bedford (L LEM) Frank Burger (L LEM) Angela Campbell (L LEM) Kathy Curtis (L LEM) Marcie Davidson (L LEM) Thomas Dyke (L LEM) Steve Gjerstad (L LEM) Darlene Hartley (L LEM) Laura Jo Hassold (L LEM) Marsha Kump (L LEM LEV) Judith Miller (L LEM) L Rathburn ( L LEM LEV W) Ronald Shrank (L LEM W) Bill Thewalt (L LEV) Joyce Thewalt (L LEM LEV) Altar Guild Susie Baldridge Jane Brewer Marilyn Brown Delores Cass Avis Christie Flo Gjerstad Dr. Noralynn Hassold Susan Lackey Louise McAra (Sacristan) Judy Miller Anne Naber Sharon Rice Colleen Shrank Ann Stuart Jeff Stuart Mary VanDuyne Kay Van Natta Sandra White Office Angels Colleen Shrank Ken Fawcett Shirley Dove Sharon Escue Flo Gjerstad Kathy Curtis Bill Thewalt Marilyn Brown Harold Escue Barb Schmidt Marilyn Alarie Ellen Safley Nancy Lee Fawcett Carol Lutgens Ann Naber Sandy White Jane Yorks (Coordinator) Bobbie Walton Coordinator for FISH Colleen Shrank Acting Coordinator for Wednesday Evening Program Angela Campbell Kitchen Coordinator Dr. Louise Desgranges Office Angels Coordinator Jane Yorks
2017 Stewardship Campaign We Thanksgiving to Almighty God I thank each and every household who made a pledge to St. Christopher s Church a priority in their life for the next year. Total number of Pledges to the Operating Fund 2016-68 2017-67 Total number of Pledges to the Building Fund 2016-58 2017-56 The operating fund pays for everything that the church and building need for the entire year. The building fund is only used for payment of the mortgage. The following members of St. Christopher s made pledges to one or both of the funds for 2017: Lou and Marilyn Alarie Dr. Lanre and Modupe Aluko Wilma Anderson Jim and Jackie Beal Jane Brewer Frank Burger and Mike Leteskey The Reverend Dr. Michael and Karen Carr Gil and Dee Cass Neuman and Jan Convis Kathy Curtis Dr. Louise Desgranges Tom and Susan Dyke Steve and Tami Garleff Flo Gjerstad Doug and Janet Graham Karl and Linda Haiser Bill and Darlene Hartley Dr. Greg and Dr. Noralynn Hassold Lisandro Hernandez and Nadine Portela Steve Allen William Anderson Paul and Jerri Bassett Dean and Olive Bedford Marilyn Brown Eric and Angela Campbell Robert Carter Avis Christie Ken and Anne Croner The Reverend Dr. Don and Marcie Davidson Eldon and Shirley Dove Harold and Sharon Escue Dr. Ken and Nancy Lee Fawcett Bobbie Goergen John Greene Issac Harris Dorothy Hasenclever Dolores Higgerson Marilyn Hinton
Jim and Ann Marie Hitchcock Kris Kaiser Fred and Marsha Kump Joe and Joan LePard Bob and Carry Lucky David McMurty and Shirley Lloyd McMurty Judy Miller Jeff and Allison Natzke Ken and Pat Peterson Mark and Daphne Prescott Dale and Sharon Rice Ellen Safley Barton and Kelly Scotland Ron and Colleen Shrank Rebecca Stermer Jeff and Ann Stuart Sally Swartz Bill and Joyce Thewalt Kay VanNatta Marti Weaver Evelyn Woodbury Stephen and Maxine Huber Brian and Kristin Keyes Helen Lackey Ed and Ruth Lloyd Bernie and Louise McAra Bob Medlyn Anne Naber Gerald and Janice Peer Roger Piper Robert and Linda Rathburn Dawn Rutherford Jack and Nancy Schmier Shirley Showler Barbara Soloko Joann Stewart Jacob Stuart Jan Taylor Dr. Bob and Mary VanDuyne George and Bobbie Walton Bill and Sandra White Jane Yorks Respectfully Submitted, The Reverend Donald F. Davidson, D.Min. Priest-in-Charge