ANNUAL REPORT. PO Box 704, 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA villagechurch.org

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1 2018 ANNUAL REPORT PO Box 704, 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA villagechurch.org

2 FOLLOWING JESUS FOR LIFE OUR MISSION To lead & teach all to follow Jesus by: Proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God Nurturing our community of God Worshiping the living God Preserving the truth of God Lifting up the children of God Manifesting the Kingdom of God

3 PASTOR S REPORT WHO ARE WE AND WHAT ARE WE ALL ABOUT? Rev. Dr. Jack Baca Senior Pastor JackB@villagechurch.org We are people who are committed to learning about and living by the Lordship of Jesus Christ. We engage in God s mission all over the world, beginning in our homes, our neighborhoods, and then reaching out to places like Kenya, Syria, and the Sudan. We are all ministers of the gospel of Christ, and we are led by Elders, Pastors, Deacons, and other Staff leaders. We welcome new members into our community and into our common calling to embody the Kingdom of God in the world.

4 $2,489,282 * GIVEN BY OUR CONGREGATION IN 2018 *$177,882 income received from other sources HOW THAT WAS USED: Staff: $1,825,425 Missions: $208,074 Ministries: $253,396 Day-to-Day Expenses: $169,577 Facilities: $281,190 Operating Cash Reserves: $373,515 $440,443 GIVEN IN SPECIAL DONATIONS FOR Military Outreach, Homeless Veterans, Angel Tree, One Great Hour of Sharing, Christmas Joy, Alternative Christmas Market, Outreach Foundation and More

5 AVERAGE SUNDAY ATTENDANCE WORSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS EVE ATTENDANCE 2,159 (-2.5%)* 2018 EASTER ATTENDANCE 1,405 (+13.6%)* WEBSITE VIEWS 25,702 (+5.23%)* * Compared with numbers from 2017 Viewed in 1,481 Cities Viewed in 96 Countries Top 5 cities: San Diego, Los Angeles, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, Carlsbad Top 5 countries: United States, Canada, South Korea, India, Peru

6 VILLAGE CHURCH PRESCHOOL Pamela Miller Preschool Director 2018 FEATURES Social Media continues to showcase the activities, projects and discoveries at Village Church Preschool. Be sure to Like us on Facebook. Our preschool chapel time is taught by Pastor Neal. The children look forward each month to what Pastor Neal has in store for them. In addition to music, stretching and a bit of humor, Pastor Neal shares the love of God and His word in the simplest of terms that even our youngest students are engaged. Pastor Neal uses the same curriculum as The Village Church Children s Ministry, so when our families attend church there is continuity EVENTS Our parent group, Village Connection, sponsored our Fall Celebration inviting Rhythm Child featuring Norm. He kept 50 children ages 2-5 years old engaged for 1 hour. Norm preforms his drumming across the nation, even visiting the White House! Our Summer Camp Program was a big success as the children went on a Trip Around the World. They visited Australia, Africa, China and Brazil - four fun packed weeks of travel without leaving San Diego. The preschool started a new Infant/ Toddler Music Class for children 4 months to age 2 with our incredibly talented music teacher, Miss Kelli. All families are welcome. 2018: A JOYFUL SCHOOL YEAR!

7 CHILDREN S MINISTRIES Kjersti Atkins Director of Ministries for Children & their Families KjerstiA@villagechurch.org WELCOME TO KIDS VILLAGE Sharing the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Introducing children to the God who cares about them and the world. Providing opportunities for fellowship with other children and families. Providing loving care and a safe environment in which the children of the church can grow and thrive. Planning programs and activities that encourage awareness of the needs of others as well as integrating faith into everyday life. 220 Attended Breakfast in Bethlehem with 110 of them being children 434 Total lessons taught in Sunday School 125 Children participated in Sunday School 13 Mothers and 8 children participated in our MOPS program 9 Mission partners included from our monthly Kids Village service projects 190 Christmas Eve bags handed out to children who attended worship

8 STUDENT MINISTRIES Andre Rocha Interim Director of Ministries for Youth, Young Adults & their Families, 2018 Riley Rath Director, beginning February 2019 We form disciples that will FOLLOW JESUS FOR LIFE by Providing programs that build community and encourage fellowship Proclaiming Biblical ideals for identity and purpose Caring for our students individually and collectively 12 Campuses Engaged 260 GAMES OF PING PONG PLAYED! 6 Visits to Ladle Fellowship - 92 Volunteers Bishops California School for the Deaf - Riverside Calvin Christian School Earl Warren Middle Grauer School La Jolla Country Day Pacific Ridge Academy San Dieguito Academy San Elijo Middle San Marcos High Santa Fe Christian Torrey Pines High

9 DRAMA MINISTRIES Twyla Arant Director of Drama Ministries 16 Years of Family-Friendly Community Theater Sharing Our Gifts Encouraging One Another Intergenerational Relationships Faith-centered Arts Environment Productions of The Village Church Community Theater (VCCT) Worship Ministries Theater Camp 1. Little Women 2. Death By Dessert (Dinner Theater) 3. A Charlie Brown Christmas (with Outreach Event) 19 Adult Actors 16 Youth Actors 15 Crew Members 40 Volunteers 1,456 Audience Members 1. Dance in Worship 17 Dancers 4 Presentations 2. Lay Reader Program 19 Trained Adults 3 Trained Youth 3. Drama in Worship New for Participants at 2 services 1. Summer Theater Camp Teens (Grades 7-12) Youth (Grades 3-6) 28 Total Participants 16 Staff / 24 Volunteers 136 in attendance at the performance

10 WORSHIP & ARTS Juan Rev. Carlos Dr. Jan Acosta Farley Director Associate of Pastor Music YOUTH CHOIR Up to 13 members, frequently joined by our Choral Scholars and Young Adults (bridging the divide between the adult and youth choral program). Youth Choir debuted a custom arrangement this year that featured musical instruments as well as singing. Youth Choir also participated in the Choristers Guild Festival. COMMUNITY CHORALE Has grown to over 170 individuals, with an average of 80 singers participating in the two programs it presented in 2018 both drawing on the history of the Protestant Reformation. This year the community chorale presented both Handel s Messiah as well as the Magnificat and beloved carols by John Rutter for a total of over 600 audience members. CHANCEL CHOIR Has 95 people on the roster this year, averaging about 60 singers each week marked the 4 th Annual Retreat, with 61 singers participating at the Old Mission San Luis Rey. The Choir also participated in the Interfaith Candlelight Vigil Service for the homeless who lost their lives on the streets of our city this past year. 10 MORE ROBES purchased this year bringing our total to 100. Broadway Brunch had OVER 200 people in attendance, featured soloists, food provided by chancel choir members and raised funds for our upcoming 2019 Splendor of Eternal Light Tour in France. 41 SINGERS Members of the Chancel Choir and two of our Pastors began preparations for our 2 nd international concert tour in the summer of The Splendor of Eternal Light Tour through Paris and Normandy aims to spread the Gospel through the music and gifts that have been given by God. Provided sponsorship for 4 CHORAL SCHOLARS for both the Spring & Fall semesters in In the fall a conducting workshop was initiated to help provide experience to the choral scholars, section leaders and other aspiring musicians.

11 CHILDREN S CHOIR Myra Cullum Children s Choir Director Myra_Thrower@yahoo.com TINY HEARTS touched by GOD, tuned in praise! This year, the Children s Choirs sang in both the 9:00 and 10:30 AM worship services. During rehearsals, the children learn not only musicianship, choral technique, and music theory, but also key elements of the faith so that our music is more than a performance we are actually offering our songs as worship to the One True God. On April 22 and 29, we presented A Tale of Three Trees, a lively yet poignant musical drama which looked at the Easter story through the eyes of three trees. This musical was a collaborative effort with the Children s Choirs from Solana Beach Presbyterian Church and was performed during worship services. In September 2018, the choirs started a new season. With twenty-one singers, we began tuning our hearts and voices in praise to God. October 28, All Saints Day, the Children and Youth Choirs helped lead worship with a powerful morning of music, including Martin Luther s A Mighty Fortress Is Our God. DO YOU KNOW A child who needs to be part of this wonderful music ministry? Please Contact: MYRA CULLUM Children s Choir Director myra_thrower@yahoo.com In an outreach to the community, children prepared songs for our Annual Thanksgiving Program at the Glen Brook Nursing Center. The residents look forward to the children coming and filling the room to the brim. They even sing along with us! Children s and Youth Choirs sang in Christmas Eve Worship at 2:00 PM, ending 2018 by joyously sharing news of our Savior s birth. The Children s Choirs look forward to another Spring Musical in May, as well as singing as part of worship throughout 2019.

12 FAMILY, CONNECTING & COMMUNICATIONS Rev. Dr. Neal Presa Associate Pastor Supporting the people of God in their Following Jesus for Life and connecting them and the community for common witness, fellowship, and service. FAMILY MINISTRIES: Village Church Preschool, Children s/kids Village Ministries, Student Ministries, GenX/Millennials, Villagers, Cub Scouts/Boy Scouts CONNECTING: VillageFest 2018, Faith & Work Initiative, Rancho Days 2018, Nurturing New Members, Visitor Ambassadors, Patio Outreach Refurbishment/Banners, Christmas Eve Luminarias COMMUNICATIONS: VillageChurch.org newly designed website, social media through Facebook and Instagram, media relations, launching of the Wednesday Mid-Weeks 36 New Members Received and 43 First-Time Visitors Welcomed 15,227 Visitors on the Church website - 2 minute average session time per visit 478 Attendees at the VillageFest attended Rancho Days Followers on Facebook since our launch in October Boy Scouts and 30 Cub Scouts in Pack 766 1,500 Luminarias prepaired/placed by 60 La Costa Glen residents and church members for Christmas Eve

13 DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES Rev. Dr. Jack Baca Senior Pastor 7 Groups meet weekly for study, fellowship, and prayer 200 An average of 200 adults attend each week TOPICS 2018 focused on the scripture texts and theological themes of the upcoming Sunday s sermon and included multiple passages from both Old and New Testaments EVENTS Special Events & Opportunities: Syria & Lebanon Report, Viewpoints Speakers, Advent & Lenten Devotionals

14 MISSIONS COMMISSION Rev. Dr. Jan Farley Associate Pastor MISSION SUPPORTS 17 CORE MISSIONS We continue to engage in local ministries of evangelism and outreach, specifically San Diego Rescue Mission, Young Life, Urban Youth Collaborative and Presbyterian Urban Ministry SERVICE ENGAGEMENTS ,500 Participants from our church engaged in some way with missions. People engaged in global missions in 2018 with trips to Tijuana and Rosarita (YUGO and Come Build Hope AMOR) and Mexico (Oaxaca), Kenya and Egypt. Cans of soup were collected at the 2018 annual Souper Bowl Sunday for Presbyterian Urban Ministry (PUM). Participated in serving the Homeless through Branch BBQ on Christmas Day. Every 4 th Saturday of the month members of The Village Church serve meals through Branch BBQ. Cookies were delivered to the Marine recruits at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) for Christmas Eve. 33 E-2 service personel received full Thanksgiving fixing at the Security Battalion at Camp Pendleton.

15 DEACONS Rev. Dr. Jan Farley Associate Pastor The Board of Deacons are a care-giving arm of the church. We serve the church as each Deacon is assigned a flock of parishioners in the congregation. The Board of Deacons are assigned to be members of a particular committee. COMMUNITY SUPPORT 400 A total of 400 CARE BAGS for the Homeless were filled by the Deacons. These were handed out to the congregation for distribution and delivered to the monthly Branch BBQ. CHRISTMAS IN JULY successfully collected a full truck load of items for the SD Rescue Mission. Each month Deacons provided clothing, blankets and carebags, and served at the Branch BBQ. 53K $53,000 was raised in 2018 for move-in Kits and 145 VETERANS have been placed in permanent housing in the last two years. Deacons continue to PROVIDE GROCERIES where needed for those who drop in at the church seeking help. 28 Memorial Services provided ushers, setup, reception preparation and guestbook 41 Individuals participated in the Blue Christmas Service of Remembrance 32 Meals fixed and served to members recovering from surgery or in need of food 6,716 Received communion including 160 served through homebound communion

16 MOMENT FOR REMEMBRANCE We remember and honor the following members of our church, who were received into the Church Triumphant, and rest from their labors: J Hans Johnson 1/5/2018 Helen Downey Roup 3/12/2018 J Thomas Taylor 4/1/2018 Richard Wehmeyer 6/24/2018 Janice Therrien 7/8/2018 June Cook 7/9/2018 Richard Thomas 7/13/2018 Stephen Finger 7/14/2018 Frederick Judge 8/11/2018 Lavonne Thomas 8/11/2018 James Wiesler 11/27/2018 Norada Wilkey 12/24/2018 Bill Brackett 12/29/2018 FOR ALL THE SAINTS WHO FROM THEIR LABORS REST For all the saints, who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might; Thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight; Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light. Alleluia! Alleluia! O may Thy soldiers, faithful, true and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, And win with them the victor s crown of gold. Alleluia, Alleluia!

17 STRATEGIC PLANNING VILLAGE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION STRATEGIC INITIATIVES UNDERTAKEN IN 2018 $25,000 Grant to Plant With Purpose for African Ministry 10 Board Members Culture of Generosity Visitor Engagement New Member Nurturing Homeless Veterans 42 Foundation Leaders Faith & Work Culture of Service Kingdom Academy Communications Infrastructure 2 Foundation Leadership Dinners

18 STEWARDSHIP OPERATING BUDGET CAMPAIGN TOTAL PLEDGES PLEDGES RECEIVED OTHER GIFTS/ SOURCES TOTAL GIFTS $1,788,138 $1,810,474 $ 678,808 $2,489,282

19 To our Sunday School Teachers and Bible Study Leaders To our Choirs and Musicians To our Custodial and Building Staff To our Prayer Teams, Stephen Ministers, and Deacons To our Children s and Youth Ministry Staff To our Missions Leaders and Missions Workers To our Ushers and Greeters To our Administrators and Office Workers THANK YOU To our Faithful Givers of Gifts, financial and otherwise To our Social Media Producers To our Bakers, Cooks, and Party Planners To our Elders, Strategic Planners, and Stewardship Encouragers To our Preschool Parents and Teachers To our Drama and Dance Teams To our Partners in Mission around the world To our Event and Wedding Directors To our Pastors

20 that This is a description, in images, words, and numbers, of the life of The Village Church. Not everything or everyone is mentioned, but this gives a small glimpse of our vital and growing family of believers. As you read it, picture where you fit in and how you might become or continue to be an integral part of the work God is doing here. PO Box 704, 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA Office: (858) FAX: (858)