Guiding Light

LITTLE UTICA UNITED METHODISTCHURCH

Reverend Wade Jarrett, Pastor 315-678-5022

Linda Honicker, PPRC Chairperson 315-626-6576

Donald Day, LVLay Leader 315-598-6327

January

February

2012

Contents:

Faithful Thoughts 1

Working As One 2

Calendar. 3

Ladies Page 5

Bits & Pieces 6

Men's Page 7

FAITHFUL THOUGHTS

As disciples of Jesus Christ we are always listening for God's call to us as faithful believers and as a faithful church.

The action of God in our lives is to provide for each of us the experience of the resurrected Christ in the form of the Holy Spirit. Sometimes we ignore or deny such an experience; sometimes we recognize and embrace this experience. But, the grace of God never ceases to provide this experience. Christian Faith is not only an accep­tance of certain beliefs; it is essentially a personal encounter with the Spirit of Christ, an experience that gives meaning to the beliefs we affirm.

This experience of Christ may come to you in prayer, in the read­ing of the Bible, in conversation with others, in formal or informal wor­ship, through reading and learning, through art and literature, through mu­sic and culture, through harmony with nature, in struggle and disappoint­ment, in moment of conflict, in depth of emotion, in the joy of good works. As you can understand, this experience is available in almost end­less ways, through families, friends, groups and communities, through laughter and tears - in fact, through everything human. God revealed God's love and presence in the human being, Jesus Christ, so that the pres­ence of that Christ, the Spirit of that Christ, can be experienced in ail things human. In fact, Jesus Christ is the ultimate human being, fully and completely an expression of God within human experience.

Do not deny the possibility of experiencing the presence of Christ. Instead affirm this reality daily and look for the experience to happen.

You will be called by God to experience the presence of Jesus Christ. Then you will be able to share the experience of Christ.

Peace and Love, Wade

Volume 8 Issue 1 Page 2

Working Together As One

I hope that everyone had a joyful Christmas and best wishes for a great New Year! The holiday season always seems to provide our church leaders with more than enough to do and this season did not disappoint!

We celebrated our Consecration Sunday in November and the results were very positive as a balanced budget was produced. We even had a fruitful discussion about the future of the church during the brunch afterward.

We've enjoyed several special services during the holidays including a Hanging of the Greens service, a contemporary Thanksgiving service, along with Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. A couple of weeks before the big day, parents in the community were given an opportunity to drop their kids off for lunch and fun and games (including the Wii), giving the parents time off to go shopping, wrap gifts, etc.

The twice-weekly exercise class is growing and doing very well. The Care Ministries team also gave out several care baskets and chose a special Sunday to go caroling throughout the community. This ministry has touched several community members this year and we hope that it continues to grow. Be sure to read the newsletter thoroughly for all the details of these and other activities of the church!

As many of you know, our pastor, Rev. Wade Jarrett, works very hard, and is dedicated to helping us grow our ministry. He attends every meeting and brings a wealth of knowledge and ideas. Weare so blessed to have him as our Pastor and we appreciate everything he does. We are also very grateful for his wife Bonnie, who does a lot of work behind the scenes and supports Wade, and us, in many ways.

Doug MacEwen

Board Chairman

Eight people from the church gathered on December 11 th with grocery bags and care baskets full of food and goodies. We stopped at 15 homes in the community as well as church members that we have not seen in a while. We sang Christmas carols led by Karen Friot at 11 homes. The people were very appreciative and it was spirit lifting for us as well. We lived out the purpose of the Care Ministry team as well as the commandment that Jesus gave to us. There was plenty oflove shown on that day.

The Care Ministry is offering an emergency food pantry to those 55 and older. We are collecting items that can be stored in the freezer to be given to those people in need. Please see Jeannette Billings for information about donations. Please contact her as well if you know someone that is in need. We are not stock piling canned goods, but wish to provide fresh fruit, bread, milk, and meals for a few days to those

that need it. We appreciate your support of this mission.

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PI~~.~~ be praying -----~ -~_ ~-::J 'for--­

LONG TERM CONCERNS

Amanda Bassett, Jeanette, Jim, Megan, Bob, & Ron Billings, Duane Bunyea, Alberta Carpen­ter, Art Coville, Clarence Crandall, Sylvia Day, Jim Gravelle, Margaret Gravelle, Nick Grasso, Jacob Hadcock, Gladys Kline, Betty Luke, Ellie McAllister, David Pittsley, Don Pittsley, Tiffany Rothrock, Mattie Rose, Roxanne Stewart, Mike Warner, Richard & Betty Mosher, Margaret White, Arlene Williamson, Cora Williamson, Lawton Williamson, Shaun Williamson,

OUR NATION:

Our President Barack Obama, his cabinet, our congressional leaders, and the men and women of the Armed Services

OUR CHURCH:

Our church families, our Bishop, Marcus Mat­thews, our District Superintendent Rev. Darryl Barrow, and the Enoch Thomas Cluster.

OUR PASTOR :

Rev. Wade A. Jarrett

DATES TO REMEMBER

Martin Luther King Day

UMW

Groundhog Day

Souper Bowl Sunday

Administrative Council

UMW

Valentine's Day

President's Day

Ash Wednesday 7:00pm

Potluck Supper 6: 15pm

Contemporary Service

E. Thomas Cluster Hannibal

E. Thomas Cluster Little Utica

Newsletter Deadline

Administrative Council

Lenten Service 7:00pm

Potluck Supper 6:15pm

Daylight Savings Begins

Jan. 16

Jan. 11

Feb. 2

Feb. 5

Feb. 7

Feb. 8

Feb. 14

Feb. 20

Feb. 22

Feb. 25

Feb. 26

Mar. 4

Mar. 4

Mar. 6

Mar. 7

Mar.11

Saturday, December 10 was our 2nd Annual Children's Activity Day at the church. A day for the parents to drop off their children - knowing they will have fun, while they go shopping or get things done around the house. We had 13 very energetic children, playing the Wii, decorating cookies and do­ing crafts. A big thank you goes out to Stacy Schuler for providing the Wii system, Anne Welytok, Courtney MacEwen, Kara Friot and her friend Rachel for coming and helping out with the children. Johnny Snow for vacuuming at the end - LOVE IT!! Thank you to Bernadette Sabo for coming and playing Christmas music on the organ. All in all it was a good day for the kids and us adults too.

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Jack Hermann

Caroline MacEwen

Deven Osier

Happy Birthday

Jeanette Billings

Megan Billings

Paige Burtch

Charlie Burtch

Art Coville

Roy Friot

Martha Gerrity

Ray Honicker

Dan McKa1sen

Robin Osier

Kathy Pittsley Krystal Ward

Diane Weller Kathy Weller

Arlene Williamson June Wilson

Happy Anniversary Michael & Martha Gerrity

Bill & Sherry VanNordstrand

Ed & Lela Windhausen

November - December Income Snapshot

November December

Loose $2594 $4952.33

Pledges 1925. 1918.

Greens 127.25

Christmas 420.

Total $6328.87 $7883.58

~Bible Study: ~Tbe Book of Ezekiel ~

This will be an 8-week study on Thursday nights which started December 1st at Little Utica UMC at 6:30 p. m. All are welcome!

After a break for the Christmas holiday we will meet again on these dates in January 5, 12, 19, 26 and our last class will be February 2.

Our celebration dinner is on February 2nd .

The Book of Daniel will start April 5,2012. Donald Day, Lay Leader

E.J. Thomas Cluster UMM Veteran Honoree of2011

James Barber

On Veteran's Day Sunday, November 13, 2011, we came to honor and thank those men & women who have served. Serving in places we cannot pronounce or find on a map; but serve us they did. Jim is one of those who answered the call and served his country in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959. He did his Armory School basic training at Fort Knox. After graduation he was sent to Washington State and then shipped to Korea where he would be stationed. Jim worked in the motor pool and drove a tank. Let us never again question Jim's ability to drive.

Not only has Jim served his country with honor, but also he has brought that same style of ser­vice with honor to our church. Jim's ability to fill this sanctuary with beautiful music has enhanced many a worship service at Little Utica. Not only has he shared his gifts of music with us whenever asked, he also sup­ports his church in many ways. Singing in our choir and leading the UMM Singing group as his health would allow, Memorial Fund Treasurer and scraped many a dish at our chicken dinners.

I personally want to thank him for his constant support of the UMM and it's many missions. He is al­ways there to listen and give advice when 1needed it. Jim is a true friend and devoted to bringing joy through his music to so many others.

It was with great pleasure, that I on behalf of the UMM, presented Jim with this book, Strengtlifor

Seroice cro qot!anaCountry (])evotiona~ messages for those in the service of others.

God's blessings always, Donald R. Day, Sf. President UMM

In order to more simplify mailing correspon­dence, etc. to the church please use the church's proper mailing address: Little Utica United Methodist Church, PO Box 484, Phoenix, NY 13135. We have received several articles of mail including thank you cards that fortunately found their way to the PO Box. Luckily the post office in Phoenix is small and they know us, otherwise we may not get the mail. Mail addressed to Lamson Rd is incorrect since we don't have a mailbox at the church.

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The Ladies Page

The ladies group purchased two roasters and two Bun coffeemakers for use at the church. We sent $200 to the Rescue Mission and $200 to Unity Acres. We collected 33 boxes for Operation Christmas Child paying the ship­ping charges. Thanks to all those who took the time to purchase items for these boxes which are sent all over the world. They do make children very happy.

We collected 20 sets of hats and mittens, 20 hats plus 30 extra pairs of mittens which we delivered to the Christmas Bureau in Baldwinsville; we also gave them a $100 donation. Thanks to everyone who participated in this pro­ject.

Through Heifer International we purchased a water buffalo at $250 and a flock of chickens for $60; these animals are given to people all over the

world which enables them to feed their families and provide a living. We again purchased 10 solar cookers which are sent to African countries - these cookers enable the

women to cook meals without having to walk long distances to gather wood. We have been participating in

this project for years. Our Craft Fair brought in over $600. Thanks to all who helped in the kitchen, contributed items for the

UMW table and baking for our sale. We are gearing up for 2012: our slate of officers remains the same. Our first meeting for the new year

is Wednesday, January 11 at 6:30 pm with the Prayer and Self-Denial Program. We hope you will join us. Thanks Jeannette for leading our meetings each month. The ladies appreciate it.

Carole Menzel

HANGING OF THE GREENS

We had a nice group for our pot luck supper and the program went well. We collected $127.25 which was sent to Warners UMC for their food pantry. The church was so beautiful for the Christmas season; hope you all had a chance to see it. Thanks to Goodman's Christmas tree Farm for donating another tree for our sanctuary. Our large Nativity figures (see page 9 for a picture) were set up in the sanctuary this year, in front of the choir loft. Thanks to Linda and Ray Honicker for storing the figures for us and transporting them and setting them up. They truly are a beautiful addition to our church during this Holy season. Thanks to John Snow, Jr. for taking orders for the poinsettias which were purchased and delivered from the Paine Nursery; 33 of them graced our sanctuary. Thanks to my committee who helped plan this year's program - Karen, Joyce and John. Also to all those who came Friday morning prior to the Saturday service to help with the pre­decorating. Joyce, thanks for the cookies and cocoa, too.

Carole Menzel

A BIG thank you from the University United Methodist Church in Syracuse for our help in selling pecans.The monies from this fund raiser help support the University Methodist Food Pantry. Our contribu­tion to this effort was $222 (plus we got some really tasty nuts) and was just one more way we are part of the Hands4NY and the Anti-poverty programs.

Thanks to Helen Wolford for taking the lead on this project.

Basic Lay Speakers Course What is Lay Speaking all about & how is God call­

ing you to serve? God calls everyone to proclaim the pres­ence of God through what we say and do. Lay Speaking Ministries offers you a valuable education in multiple min­istry areas. Lay Speaking Ministry goes beyond filling in for the pastor; it offers many options for serving, training, lead­ing, caring, loving and reaclllng out to the community. A Lay Speaker is ...

*An active, supportive member of a United Methodist Church

*Eager to serve the church, community and world

*Well-informed on Scripture and on the doctrine, heritage and life of the United Methodist Church

*Committed to witnessing through church & community.

*Willing to improve his/hers skills by training for service.

Reverend Jarrett and I had the great pleasure to teach 8 very enthusiastic people who wanted to learn more about sharing the Good News and becoming more involved in lay ministries. The course ran for 5 weeks. They spent 15 hours in class time participation and 5 hours doing out-of-class preparation. They all passed the course and will be receiving their certificate in January at a morning service here at Little Utica.

We will be teaching our next Lay Speaking Course in the early spring. If you are interested please contact me.

Donald Day, Lay Leader 598-6327

Cookbook News \

To those of you who do not have a copy of our cookbook and thought it was too late to get one; guess what we still have a few copies for sale.

The books are filled with recipes from men and women in our community, some old favOlites and some new exciting ones. Please contact Anne Welytok (678-1646) for more information.

If a fellow doesn't have a good time once in a while and get a good laugh out of the serious side of life, he does­n't halflive.

Will Rogers

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It's time for the Souper Bowl of giving. This year it will be held February 5th. All funds collected will be given to our Care Ministries.

All can food items will be donated to a local food pantry.

Last year we collected $83.00 and 46 food items. Let's see if we can beat that!

Save These Dates

Chicken & Biscuit Suppers

March 31

May 5

June 2

September 8

October 13

Weather-related Closings

When the weather outside is frightful, please keep your own safety in mind when deciding whether to venture to a church service or meeting. If a decision is made to cancel a service, event or meeting, you can find the announcement on the following TV channels:WSTM Channel 3; WTVH ChannelS; WSYR Channel 9 and YNN Time Warner Channel 10. You can also listen on the radio at AM 570 or FM 106.9

WSYR.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The spring prayer shawl ministry has begun. If anyone would like to share their talents of knitting, crocheting or sew­ing, please call Linda Honicker at 626­6576. The project is funded by donations and the Care Ministry.

E.J. Thomas United Methodist Men Cluster

Our 2011 Men of The Year Russell Wilson, Little Utica

Gerald Snow, Warners

Kenneth Ware, Bowens Comers

Jeffery Fellows, Granby Center

Our December breakfast was held on the 10th at Little Utica with 27 in attendance. Wives were our honored guests. The guys cooked scrambled eggs, ba­con, sausage, and stacks of pancakes, coffee, tea and orange juice. For desert, fresh fruit, granola, and bak­ery fresh donuts were served. Reverend Jarrett opened with prayer, our guests were introduced and the group welcomed Pastor Dean Flerrun.illg from Martville UMC.

After eating a hearty breakfast we settled into the business side of the meeting. Secretary & treasure reports were given and all old business was discussed. We are going to be more actively involved with the Wounded Warrior Project in 2012.

Doug MacEwen did the program this month. He took us through his seminar on "Iron Sharpens Iron" which he attended in November. This is a new and different way for us to do more in Men's Minis­tries. Thank you Doug for the very informative pres­entation. Many of the guys are so looking forward to learning more about this project.

An award letter of thanks was given to me for my time as UMM President. I was very humbled by the comments and grateful for the fellowship we all share. It has been a great pleasure for me to serve these past 5 years. A lot has been done, much more to do. Paul Thompson was welcomed as our new UMM President. I am so very proud of Paul, he will take the UMM into new and exciting areas of men's ministries.

Our Haiti mission is complete! Ernie will be sending the check to UMCOR for Tom & Bob's Haiti mission. They have their 10-person team all set and are just working out details before they go in May. I want to thank the men & women of this UMM cluster for their hard work in raising these needed funds. It was not easy but we did it. The UMM wants to give special recognition to the Marcellus UMC, Warners UMC, Little Utica UMC and the women of Warners for the extra donations. Those donations helped us reach our goal and will give extra money for the team to buy more needed supplies.

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We are still raising money to send down with the team. More money to give to the team means more needed supplies can be bought; now that's a goal worth reaching for. We still have T­Shirts for sale and if you choose to support any of our many missions; please make checks payable to the E.J.Thomas Cluster UMM and in the memo write Haiti Fund or General Fund and mail it to:

EJ.Thomas UMM Cluster

701 State Route 176

Fulton, New York

C/O Ernie Hamer, Treasurer Our next breakfast will be on January 14,

at Lake-View Lanes Fulton. Bowling following the breakfast meeting. Bring the kids, grandkids for a morning of fun. And yes you guessed it, I am bringing Neko with me.

As this is my last time reporting on the UMM as it's president, I am so very proud of the work the UMM does in His name... can't ask for a better group. A lot of good things are happening, the UMM is making a difference locally and na­tionally. Please check out all the UMM informa­tion on Little Utica's web site. Doug MacEwen makes sure our meeting's minutes and up-coming events are always posted and current. Click on www.littleuticaumc.org

Blessings

Donald Day, UMM President

Holy land Educational Opportunities Tour

"Lands of the Bible Cruise 2012"

13 day program, Departs on November 9.2012

If you have an interest in traveling to the Holy Land, walking the same land that Moses, Abraham, Isaac, and our Lord & Savior walked. Following the path and Journey of Saint Paul, come join us. Reverend Caroline Simmons, Rev­erend Dennis Lawton and myself are returning to the lands of the Bible. Come with us as we travel to Italy, Greece, Turkey, Israel and Egypt with Educational Opportunities Holy Land Tours.

E. O. offers a variety of Religious Guided Tours for the entire family. For more information please call me at 598-6327.

Donald R. Day, E.O. Holy Land Tour Host, Little Utica UMC Lay Leader

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STUDY TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS: With the support and guidance of the Crossroads District Superintendent, Darryl Barrow, and a consult­

ant, Jeff Hodges, nine churches agreed to participate in "A Process for Assessment of Local Church Potential (known as Paragraph 213 of the United Methodist Book of Worship).

The process included establishing a Study Task Force of Clergy and Laity who gathered data about each church from internal (church members) and external (demographics, Annual Conference statistics, and qualified individuals) resources. This information was categorized into essential dynamics necessary for a growing church with a vital mission and ministry and a vision of reversing the decline in United Methodist Churches. The Paragraph 213 Consultant and the Study Task Force identified four areas of instability that are caused by the decline and which must be corrected if any of these churches are to cease declining and start to grow.

1. Spiritual formation and leadership development. 2. Financial management and stewardship of resources. 3. Aging out of congregation and inability to attract an intergenerational congregation. 4. Organizational structure and inability to effectively conduct ministries of nurture, outreach, and witness.

The recommendations are: The churches in this study form Cooperative Parishes to develop a relationship of trust and mutuality

that results in coordinated church programs and ministry, supported by appropriate organizational structures and policy.

The churches engage in the exploratory form of a cooperative parish using the "Probe Staff' model, which is composed of pastors and other staff assigned to a geographic area to explore possibilities for coopera­tion and developing strategies for improving ministry. The Probe Staff configuration recommended for our church is: Little Utica, Phoenix, and Warners UMCs.

Each Probe Staff will consist of clergy and lay leadership from each church, working with district, con­ference and denominational resources, to explore possibilities for cooperation and develop strategies for im­proving ministry. Using a grass roots approach, this core group ofleaders (also known as the Probe Staff), will:

- Help people see that the work of the church stretches beyond their own congregation. - Work cooperatively to address the short term and long term issues that have led to sustained decline of the

churches. - Will design an ongoing planning and evaluation process for cooperative parish ministry. - Serve as a sounding board for ideas and concerns. - Consider ways to deal with problems that may arise. (Chapman, 2003, p.86)

Churches will have until on or around January 15,2012 to prepare a response to these recommendations. For churches that accept the recommendations, it is expected that Probe Staffs will begin to organize on or around February 2, 2012 and meet monthly on an on-going basis for prayer, study and fellowship and planning.

Churches must be willing to make major changes in the way they approach ministry. While the churches do have spiritual gifts and have engaged in some effective ministries, the four barriers are systemic issues that are undermining long":tem effectiveness.

The Task Force does not believe any church can address these issues alone. Sharing in ministry, with cooperative approaches to idea and resource sharing, is key to effective change.

These issues will require an intense approach that includes trainings and resources from the local, dis­trict and conference level. Team approaches to leadership development, spiritual nurture, and stewardship de­velopment are just some of the issues that must be addressed in an intensive, comprehensive manner.

Our church Study Task Force participants will respond to these recommendations at a Church Council Meeting. Prayers are essential, as always, and questions are welcome.

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Stained-Glass Window Repair Drive We have almost completed our project. Window 13 was taken in September. We had to wait a while

before it was returned. The window repair company had to wait for the special glass to come in. There is just two more to do! They will be done as soon as nice weather returns. In just four years, we as a small church, raised the money needed to repair all these windows. The re-dedication service for these windows will be announced soon.

Here is a report on how much we have collected as of December 12 2011. We have taken in $15,350.00 in donations and $563.50 was transferred from the Steeple Fund and to date $2.68 in interest giving us $15,916.18. Thank you for the generous giving. It won't be long now and all fifteen of our treas­ured windows will be back to their original luster & beauty. Susan Lefever needs to be recognized for her donation since the last issue of the newsletter. Please send your $25.00 check for a window block to: Sylvia Day,} South Granby Road, Fulton, NY 13069 Sylvia Grace Day

Just a Thought... by John Snow, Jr.

When I was attending college (the first time), I used to write articles for this newsletter called "just a thought ... " Well I was just thinking that maybe I should start writing again. So, here goes.

I attended a Bible study led by Pastor Wade. I was coming from work and left my Bibles at home. (I tend to study with more than one translation.) I pulled out my phone, went to my apps (phone applications), found the Bible app, and there I was set. I have the entire Bible on my phone in 20 different translations. Not only do I have that, but I have a flashlight app, a "where did I park my car?" app, radio, camera, video camera, heart rate monitor, gas mileage tracker, GPS, and a few others. There are about 10,000 apps that I can download. It is amazing that in this age of infor­mation and technology, we replace other things. We see the amusing iPhone commercials where something ridiculous is suggested and the response is "we have an app for that." I can get my email, order pizza, (fmd where I parked my truck), text message my sister, get the latest news bulletins, check the weather, set my alann clock, watch movies, and check my Facebook account from my phone. But guess what? I can't download an app to experience the love of God.

Church is the only way for me to get that. At least church is supposed to be the way I get it. It is the one thing that the church has up on technology. And I think it is the one way the church will never be able to be replaced. But how does the church meet that need? It is not about the music. I can listen to over a million songs on my phone. It is not the sennons. I can tune in and watch/listen to sennons from all over the world on my phone. It is not seeing my friends and neighbors, half of them are on Facebook.

So how can a church compete? By having engaging worship experiences. I started my advanced lay speaking course and day one we were asked, "What is your theology of worship?" Well, I was horrified by that! How do I an­swer, what does it even mean? I found out I was not the only one that didn't have a clue. And the number one response to that question by United Methodists is, it is what we do on Sunday morning.

Results from a survey of United Methodist churches - one that is rather disturbing to me personally - is that 3-out-of-5 regular worship participants are perfectly satisfied with a "good show." Give us hymns we like, let the choir sing, preach an entertaining sermon, and let me talk with my friends. Don't forget the comfortable pews, good parking, silent children, and beautiful windows.

I'm not trying to be cynical, and I know I am exaggerating. My point is: how often do we express our thoughts on the substance of worship instead of Iisting what we like and dislike about the contents of the worship service? I am guilty ofthat. Worship is about being engaged with the Holy Spirit. We make worship about us when it is about God. I realized that if we lack a clear understanding of our theology of worship, we lack the foundation to build a church community. Worship should not be a tool for evangelism, missions, education, stewardship, fund raising, or making announcements. None of these are bad and there are times and ways to do these things. We need to have time to wor­ship though - a time to have an integrated experience of the community of faith with and for God. We can be the Little Utica UMC App; cell phones not required. Just a thought...

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BUDGET LITTLE UTICA UMC 2012

0/0 of %of 2012 Budget 2011 BudgeL %Chg

CLERGY SUPPORT PACK<\GE SALARY 25,143.00 23,393.00 7.5% TRA.VEL/CONTINUING EDUC. 1,500.00 1,750.00 -14.3% COMP PROTECTION PLAN 502.86 292.44 72.0% CLERGY RETiREMENT SECURITY PROG 3,645.74 2,869.80 27.0% PARTICIPATING PREMIUM 5,700.00 6,600.00 -13.6%

TOTAL CLERGY SLTPORT 36,491.60 52.0% 34,905.24 51.4% 4.5%

FACiLITlES PARSONAGE UTILITIES

CABLE 1,360.00 1,500.00 -9.3% ELECTRfC 1,000.00 1.200.00 -16.7% LPGAS 2,000.00 1,200.00 66.7% PROPERTY TAXES 300.00 280.00 7.1% SNOWPLOW1NG 750.00 750.00 0.0% MAJNTENANCE 0.00 0.00 0.0% RElMBURSEMENT FROM WARNERS -2,705.00 -2,627.50 2.9%

TOTAL PARSONAGE UTILITIES 2,705.00 3.9% 2,302.50 3.4% 17.5%

CHURCH UTILITIES ELECTRIC 1,300.00 1,300.00 0.0% FUEL OIL 6,800.00 5,000.00 36.0% SNOWPLOWING 1,800.00 ] ,800.00 0.0% TAXES 6.00 7.00 -14.3% TELEPHONE & WEBSITE RENEWAL 825.00 825.00 0.0% TRASH REMOVAL 600.00 525.00 14.3% PROPANE 20.00 100.00 -80.0%

TOTAL CHURCH UTILrTIES 11,351.00 16.2% 9,557.00 14.1% 18.8% TOTAL FACILITIES EXPENSES 14,056.00 20.0% I] ,859.50 17.5% 18.5%

OPERATING EXPENSES ANNUAL CONFERENCE 150.00 500.00 -70.0% BUILDING MAINTENANCE 1,500.00 2,500.00 -40.0% COPIER EXPENSE 1,825.00 1,825.00 0.0% CUSTODIAN PAYROLL 2,150.00 2,150.00 0.0% MISCELLANEOUS 0.00 500.00 -100.0% MULTI-PERlL INSURANCE 2,160.00 2,160.00 0.0% OFFICE & WORSHIP SUPPLIES 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.0% PAYROLL TAXES 200.00 200.00 0.0% RETIREE PREMIUM 720.00 722.76 -0.4% WORKERS COMP 200.00 0.00 0.0%

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 9,905.00 14.1% 11.557.76 17.0% -14.3%

APPORTIONMENTS MINISTRY SHARES 9,664.00 9,605.00 0.6%

TOTAL APPORTIONl\<lENTS 9,664.00 13.8% 9,605.00 J4.1% 0.6%

MISSIONS ANO MINISTRIES ADULTMJNlSTRTES All Missions and Ministries may CHTI~DREN MINISTRIES have to be funded by individual YOUTH MlNISTRlES donations, special orfel-ings, or VBSPROGRAMS fund raising projects CARE MINISTRIES

MISSIONS EXPENSE 0.0% TOTAL REGULAR EXPENSES 3.2%70,116.60 67,927.50

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BUDGET LITTLE UTICA UMC 2012

2012 ·/0 of

Budget 2011 %of Budget %Cho

Income Proposed Balance Forward 4,556.60 2,500.00

Congregational GivinQ Pledges 32,560.00 28,000.00 Regular Donations 15,000.00 Loose Offering 5,000.00 20,000.00

Total Congregational Giving 57,116.60 81.5% 50,500.00

Fundraising 5 Dinners 6,000.00 6,160.00 UMW Pledqe 3,000.00 3,000.00 Equitable Salary 4,000.00 6,000.00 Parsonage Fund 280.00 Use of Bldg 350.00 Easter 680.00 Christmas 2,400.00 Interest 180.00 Fundraising 2,300.00

Total Fundraising 13.000.00 18.5% 21,350.00

Total Income 70,116.60 71,850.00 SurpluslDeficit 0.00

Our church was given this beautiful Nativity by Mr. Dan Case, in 2010. It makes a wonderful addition to our sanctuary for this Holy season.

There's Something Magic Garnett Ann Schultz

There's Something truly magic

When first the snowflakes fall,

To blanket all the Winter world­

To cover over all.

A canopy of sparking white

Within the calm and still,

Such beauty as the stars look down

To light the far off hill.

Tis truly something magic

To dress each naked tree,

Each branch IS wrapped in splendor =r: For happy hearts to see. u

No footprints on the country lane ~ To mar the beauty there. u

A fairyland of wondrous white ~ CI".1 10-\

That sparkles everywhere. Q0 ~

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