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1 Arizona Mission Center 2018 Conference Brochure Discover Live Embody As sacred community in Christ Focus Scripture: Colossians 3:1217

2 Dear Friends, The theme for this conference, Discover, Embody, Live as sacred community in Christ, emerged over several days of prayer and trying things out in conversations. Part of my time is spent working on a focus of ministry that is called Discover and Live Your Future which comes from Section 163:1 from the Doctrine and Covenants; Community of Christ, your name, given as a divine blessing, is your identity and calling. If you will discern and embrace its full meaning, you will not only discover your future, you will become a blessing to the whole creation. Do not be afraid to go where it beckons you to go. I was also drawn to a passage of scripture from Colossians 3: The more I prayed about the conference, the more I felt led to use this passage as a focus for our time together. It reflects an understanding of how we are to be in community. We continue to share a journey as disciples. In some places, we ve explored what it means to reimagine how we gather in community. In other places, we ve been planning for new expressions of community. There have been decisions regarding baptism and confirmation, celebrations of new relationships, grief from loss, difficult conversations, and change; as individuals and community. When I want to better understand a concept or word that we use in our life as disciples, I like to explore its roots in the midst of the Bible. Community is an important idea and practice for our faith, so I did some exploring and came across this. The Hebrew word for community, kehillah, comes from a verb that designates the act of convoking an assembly. We hear inside the word kehillah the root from which it grew kol the voice. Kehillah is the group that is called together by the sound of a human voice; it is the gathering created by our human impulse to respond to another s call. Eventually the word kehillah came to stand for the permanent organized body of the Israelite people the community of Israel [ Community, by Everett E. Gendler, in Contemporary Jewish Religious Thought, ed. Arthur A. Cohen and Paul MendesFlohr, p.81]. I also came across this writing from Rabbi Karyn Kedar: Community comes from the word common. The word assumes an awareness that we share in the most basic way: tears, loss, love, illness, joy, fear, birth, death, life. We are not meant to live alone. We are not supposed to ignore or deny what we have in common as human beings. That is the power of community The desire for community is not necessarily the search for friendship. It is the search for shared responsibility. The word responsibility bids you to respond according to your ability: if you can, respond when I am sick, respond when I give birth, respond when I bury my father [God Whispers: Stories of the Soul, Lessons of the Heart, p.104]. Voice, gathering, responsibility; shared themes for gathering. Welcome to the conference where we will listen and share in our responsibility as disciples in Community of Christ: Discover, Embody, Live as sacred community in Christ. Grace and Peace, Larry McGuire 1

3 Arizona Mission Center 2018 Conference Brochure Schedule for our day: 1010:45: Opening worship with Bishop Stassi Cramm speaking 11:0012:00: PreLegislative session on agenda items before the conference 12:001:00 Lunch (Free will offering with proceeds supporting Youth Ministry) 1:152:15 Class with Bishop Cramm on Bridge of Hope 2:304:15 Business Meeting 4:305:00: Closing worship of Ordination 2

4 Conference Agenda for Business Meeting *Hymn of Calling and Community CCS 588 Welcome and Call to Order Larry McGuire, Mission Center President Greetings from World Church and Western USA Field Election of Conference Secretary Approval of minutes from 2017 Mission Center Conference (pages 712) Sustain Larry McGuire as Mission Center President and Sara Tubbesing as Associate Mission Center President (page 13) Sustain William McFarlin as Interim Mission Center Financial officer (page 14) Sustain Appointment of Kyle Harper as Invitation Support Minister (page 15) Sustain Mission Center Leadership Team: Larry McGuire, William McFarlin, Barb Bear, Diana Hansen, Kyle Harper, Sara Tubbesing Setting Apart of Sara Tubbesing as Associate Mission Center President and prayer for Mission Center Leadership Team Sustain Mission Center Ministry of: Youth ministry team lead: Barb Bear Mission Center Recorder: Wendie Jenkins Mission Center Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper: Barb Bear Financial Ministries Team: Barb Bear, Judy Bradish, Lowell Davis, Shelby Williams, William McFarlin (Interim chair) Informational Reports: Youth Ministry Report (pages 1617) Family Camp/Reunion Report (page 18) Whispering Pines Board of Directors Report including financials (page 1823) Arizona Mission Center Audited Financial Report for (pages 24 30) Proposed 2019 Arizona Mission Center Calendar (page 44) Use of Net Proceeds Policy (pages 4546) Recognition of Hilary Jenkins and David Siddall 3

5 New Business: Consideration of Priesthood calls: Beth Richardson to the office of Evangelist John Rounds to the office of Evangelist Recognition of those called to priesthood in 2018 Election of Delegates for World Conference in 2019 (Names are listed on page 47) The Arizona (USA) Mission Center has been allotted 30 delegates (and 30 alternates) to be seated for the 2019 World Conference, occurring April 6 13, 2019 at the church's headquarters complex in Independence, MO. Information about the World Conference program, including plans to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Independence Temple dedication, can be found at Those who would like to serve as delegates must meet or commit to the following expectations: 1. Delegates must be confirmed members of Community of Christ. 2. Delegates must fund their own travel, food and lodging to/from/while in Independence, MO and register/pay for World Conference (registration fee to be announced assumed to be somewhere between $150 and $200). 3. Delegates should commit to spiritual preparation for conference. Resources such as the "Breathe New Life" reunion text, as well as Summoned to Pilgrimage by Velma N. Ruch are cited to help in this regard Delegates should be present for and participate in all legislative sessions. In preparation, delegates should be willing to familiarize themselves with legislation to be considered by the conference as well as the ideas and opinions of Arizona members on the legislation. While delegates are to exercise their agency when making decisions on legislation, decisions should be informed by the Arizona members they represent. *** World Conference Delegate training date: February 17 4

6 Election of Whispering Pines Board of Directors Lynda Broky and Kyle Britton have both agreed to serve another 3year term and the Board of Directors recommend their appointment to serve. Additional Nominations for threeyear terms (2 positions open) Nominations for twoyear term (1 position) =&8#N#86'9* &%>#&',8 % *5%698 I, 'I9, % >,, 5, 2%99%B#&< FC 4%'"8 %2 E#",3%",P@,3'#%&*Q The WP Board of Directors should collectively possess the requisite knowledge and skills in the areas of finance, accounting, law, engineering, construction, maintenance, administration and management, and Community of Christ World Church and Mission Center policies and procedures. Each elected member of the Board is expected to be actively engaged and knowledgeable of the financial and physical status of the Campground. As such; Each elected member of the Board is expected to attend and participate in scheduled Board meetings. Each elected member of the Board is required, during a selected month each year, to conduct a walk down and inspection of the Campground, with the Camp Manager, paying particular attention to any conditions which could be a health, safety or maintenance issue which could result in not meeting Whispering Pines' mission. Each elected member of the Board is expected to obtain a food handlers certification which will allow them to assist and participate in the kitchen at the discretion and direction of the Food Service Manager. 5

7 Each elected member of the Board is expected to contribute financially to Whispering Pines. This may be in the form of direct monetary contributions to the Camp, performing work at the Camp in place of outside hired contractors, performing work in the kitchen in place of hired kitchen staff or any other task where there is a net financial benefit to the Camp. Resolution regarding sale of Whispering Pines Campground (page 31) Resolution on use of Whispering Pines Proceeds from Prescott Congregation (page 32) Resolution to merge N. Arizona Church Plant Funds into reserves (page 33) Consideration of 2019 Mission Center Budget (pages 3443) Adjournment *Hymn of Peace CCS 630 Special Thanks: For those providing ministry of Deacon Thank you to Phoenix Central Congregation for hospitality of hosting the conference Thank you to those providing ministry of music for our day *Indicates to stand if able 6

8 Willing to take upon them Minutes for Arizona Mission Center Conference December 2, 2017 The meeting was called to order by Larry McGuire. Statement shared by Larry McGuire: Friends, we gather here today in a spirit of worship, in God s presence. We come with the understanding that God has welcomed us, we are prepared to address issues that are presented and make decisions that reflect our best understanding of whole life stewardship. We are not here to simply go through the motions of raising our hands, listening to reports, offering our opinions, and go home with an attitude of suffering for Jesus. We come as stewards of decisions. We come to affirm the work of the Holy Spirit as we review minutes, read of the transforming power of God experienced in all our youth experiences, in family camp, in board meetings for Whispering Pines; we are here to bear witness that God has been with us and is guiding us. This day is about the spirituality of our membership; it s about affirming the responses of people to serve in a variety of ways all around our mission center. It is about offering our witness to the testimony of those being called to serve in new expressions of priesthood. It is about living our stewardship and recognizing that our budget is a moral document of how we respond with our financial resources to the needs and opportunities we sense unfolding before us. This is also a day when we practice what sacred community means in a way that is often foreign to people; every member has a voice; no matter how young or old. No matter what theological training or perspective they have; this is the practice of giving voice. It s not always easy to affirm the worth of a voice with which we disagree. Sometimes it is our voice which causes hurt, other times it is the voice of another. It is our practice of community to listen together, and discern the voice of God being breathed over, around, in and through us in every conversation and decision. I believe that a business meeting is an opportunity for us to affirm we have future, a future with hope and a future that God is inspiring us to become more than a routine. God is disrupting our future by inviting us to invest in this present moment with one another and to have expectation that our decisions usher in the 7

9 hope and reality that the Kingdom of God has come near. In that spirit of hope, I call the business meeting of the Arizona Mission Center to order. Larry introduced and welcomed William (Bill) McFarlin to the Mission Center. Bill is the field support minister for the WesternUSA. He provides support to many different aspects of the mission center. Bill handles financial and administrative questions. Bill and his family live in Vancouver, WA. Bill talked about his experiences in mission from Alaska to Mexico. Apostle Ron Harmon was also in attendance and welcomed by the conference. Election of Conference Secretary April Parent made the motion to approve Amy Ziegenhorn as Conference Secretary. Vote taken, motion carried. Approval of Minutes from the 2016 Mission Center Conference (pages 58) Berta Knapp moves to approve the minutes. Vote taken, motion carried. Sustain Larry McGuire as Mission Center President Bill asked to sustain Larry McGuire as Mission Center President. Vote taken, motion carried. Sustain David Siddall as Mission Center Financial Officer: Bill thanked Evan Jenkins for the ministry he has provided as the mission center financial officer over the past few years and asked to sustain David Siddall for the role. Vote taken, motion carried. David will begin as Financial Officer on January 1, He has already began taking over some responsibilities. Bill McFarlin and Diana Hansen said a prayer of setting apart over David. Sustain Invitation and Support Minister: The Invitation Support Minister is a relatively new role for Community of Christ. Missionary Coordinator was a similar position in the past. We have recognized the importance of exploring becoming more invitational particularly for those 8

10 who have walked away from organized religion. People with spiritual seeking and desire to understand. This position will help us to connect with all types of seekers. Invitation is at the heart of the gospel and finding opportunities to invite people in to conversation and in to our lives in sacred community to encounter something that is life changing and life transforming. We are grateful that Hilary has said yes to this appointment. Mary Jendrey moved to nominate Hilary Jenkins as leader of Invitation and Support Ministry. Vote taken, motion carried. Hilary thanked everyone for the ability to attend remotely and thanked Larry and Ron for believing in him for this role in the Arizona Mission Center. He feels a calling to this particular ministry. He is excited to explore our faith in new ways with Latter Day Seekers and all other seekers. He is humbled and excited to be a part of this assignment. Ron Harmon said a prayer over Hilary s new assignment. Sustain Mission Center Leadership Team: Diana Hansen, Hilary Jenkins, Winkie Stephens, Barb Bear, David Siddall, Larry McGuire Jeanne Dotson moved to sustain the Mission Center Leadership Team. Vote taken, motion carried. Motion to Sustain Mission Center Ministry of: Youth ministry team lead: Barb Bear Mission Center Recorder: Wendie Jenkins Mission Center Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper: Barb Bear Financial Ministries Team: Barb Bear, Judy Bradish, Lowell Davis, Shelby Williams, David Siddall (chair) Larry McGuire pointed out the changes to the Mission Center Ministry. Charles Dodds moved to sustain this group of ministry leaders. Vote taken, motion carried. 9

11 Informational Reports: Youth Ministry Report (pages 1213) Family Camp/Reunion Report (Page 14) Whispering Pines Board of Directors Report including financials (Page 1518) Arizona Mission Center 2017 Financial Report (Pages 2029) Proposed 2018 Arizona Mission Center Calendar (Page 36) Special Recognitions Tom Bradish shared that Dick Hansen has offered to continue helping with maintenance issues as needed even though he will no longer serve on the Whispering Pines Board. Chad Jendrey can no longer be the gotoguy for Whispering Pines as he has accepted new responsibilities at the Chandler Congregation. Eldora Engebretson has been one of the longest members on the board serving as chairman for 5 or 6 years and has seen the camp through a lot of transitions and changes and is stepping down. The congregation each of the former board members with a round of applause. Rose Wolf has been serving as the administrative assistance and webmaster for the mission center but has decided to step down from her role as the position continues to grow. Her grandmother, Judy Padegimas accepted a gift of thanks on her behalf. Larry McGuire thanked Evan Jenkins for all of her service as the Mission Center Financial Officer. Larry McGuire thanked Ann Gould for her great contributions to the Phoenix Central Congregation, the Mission Center, and the help she provided him personally. All in attendance applauded Ann in thanks and Larry gave her a gift of tickets to Godspell. Ann shrieked with joy and thankfulness. Larry also thanked the people who helped the Mission Center Conference run smoothly: Eldora who was Deacon in Charge, Berta Knapp for her ministry of music, and Heather Featherstone who helped with music and technology, and the Thunderbird West Congregation for their hospitality. 10

12 New Business: Consideration of Priesthood calls: Winkie Stephens to High Priest Many members shared thoughts in support of Winkie s call. Vote taken, motion carried. Dick Hansen to High Priest/Evangelist Many members shared thoughts in support of Dick s call. Vote taken, motion carried. Larry also shared that other calls continue to come to his and Ron s hearts that are emerging. God is calling us to pay attention and be diligent. Election of Whispering Pines Board of Directors (Page 19) Larry shared that Luke Mays has been filling in for Chad Jendrey on the Whispering Pines Board and recommend Luke Mays now serve a full term on the board. There were no objections. The floor was opened for other nominations for a 3year term on the Board of Directors. Chad Jendrey nominated Jason Russel. Jason was honored to accept the nomination. Larry offered that we can close the nomination and allow the Board of Directors continue the search for the 3 rd member. There were no objections. Vote taken, motion carried. Arizona Mission Center 2018 Proposed Budget (Pages 3033) Wendie Jenkins moved to accept the 2018 Proposed Budget. Evan Jenkins shared information on the financial statements included in the packet. Vote taken, motion carried. Statement by Larry concerning audits of financial records: Conducting audits of church financial records is required on an annual basis. This requirement applies to congregations, mission centers, world church, and 11

13 affiliated organizations like campgrounds etc. This requirement reflects responsible stewardship of our financial resources. The records for calendar years 2015 and 2016 have not yet been submitted to the auditor and therefore, have not been completed, I want to assure the conference that they will be done. I have spoken with all the necessary parties about the need to comply with this expectation of timely audits of financial records. Once the audits have been completed for 2015 and 2016, we will provide each congregation a copy of the auditor s statement regarding the records for these two years. In addition, we will have the records for 2017 submitted for audit as soon as the process of closing out the books is completed in early I apologize that we aren t able to provide you audited records and the statement from the auditor. Resolution to Establish Family Camp/Reunion Fund (Page 34) Kyle Harper moved to establish a Family Camp/Reunion fund. There was discussion and concerns were shared. Vote taken, motion carried. Resolution for Contribution to World Church (Page 35) Ann Gould moved to accept the Resolution for Contribution to World Church. There was discussion and clarification. Vote taken, motion carried. Motion to Adjourn Eldred Spain moved to adjourn the meeting at 12:21pm. Hymn of Sending Forth: CCS 400 Prayer of Blessing: Ann Gould 12

14 November 20, 2018 To the Arizona Mission Center Dear Saints: As you gather for your mission center conference and engage in the business and mission you are called to, the Presidency is pleased to recommend for your consideration Larry McGuire to serve as your Mission Center President. We are also pleased to recommend Sara Tubbesing, to serve as associate mission center president in preparation to serve as mission center president at a later time in To serve in this leadership position is both a blessing and challenge as the Mission Center President seeks to support your congregations to fully live into the mission of the church. Through your support, you join with Larry and Sara to be a living expression of the church wherever you are found. Today, the Presidency wants to express our profound appreciation for the willingness of Larry and Sara to offer their service and ministry for the benefit of the mission center and church. We now ask for your prayerful consideration to sustain Larry and Sara to serve as the appointed Mission Center President and Associate Mission Center President. May you hold Larry and Sara in your prayers. In the spirit of peace, THE FIRST PRESIDENCY K. Scott Murphy cc: Ron Harmon, Apostle KSM/kat 13

15 November 20, 2018 To the Arizona Mission Center Dear Saints: It is with joy that the First Presidency and Presiding Bishopric offer our support and recommendation for Bill McFarlin to serve as your Mission Center Financial Officer. The financial officer upholds the principles of generosity and wholelife stewardship that help each of us respond to the mission of the church in meaningful and authentic ways. We are deeply grateful for those who offer their skills and ministry in this essential position as a partner with the Mission Center President. Today, we ask for your support for Bill McFarlin to serve as the appointed Mission Center Financial Officer. May you hold Bill McFarlin in your prayers. In the spirit of peace, THE FIRST PRESIDENCY PRESIDING BISHOPRIC K. Scott Murphy Stassi D. Cramm cc: Ron Harmon, Apostle KSM/kat 14

16 November 28, 2018 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am pleased to share the appointment of Kyle Harper as Invitation Support Minister for the Arizona Mission Center. Inviting people to a relationship with the living Christ is essential to living fully into our mission. We are called to be cultural interpreters of the gospel that convey and live essential truths in language and form that connects with the deepest yearnings of the human heart. Doctrine and Covenants 162:2e encourages us to let the Spirit breathe as we risk new questions, conversations, relationships, and forms of community. Over the next decade it will be imperative that we experiment with new ways to bring people together in Spiritformed communities of compassionate action. This is important for the future of our movement and our world. Doctrine and Covenants 163:2 challenges us to generously share the invitation through loving and transformative relationships in community. It is in loving communities such as this that we increasingly see ourselves, one another, and our world from a changed perspective. Kyle will chair the Invitation Support Ministries team comprised of the following subteams: Latterday Seeker Ministries led by Keith McMillian and Karin Peter New Expressions led by Kyle Harper Discover and Live Your Future led by Larry McGuire Larry McGuire, President of Seventy for the Western U.S.A. Mission Field and Arizona Mission Center President also supports this appointment. We look forward to working with Kyle as we explore ways we can live lives of generous invitation, radical hospitality, and compassionate action. May the Spirit continue to disrupt us and move us toward new relationships of meaning, depth, and transformation. In Christ s Peace, Ron Harmon Apostle, Western U.S.A. Mission Field 15

17 Youth Ministry Team Report November 2018 The Youth Ministry Team continues to look at providing the youth in Arizona relevant and meaningful opportunities as the Youth Ministry Team continues to plan and prepare for the upcoming year. In reflection, here are the events of 2018: *Retreats: The Yuletide Retreat was held at Whispering Pines directed by Luke Mays, with 7 Jr. High and Sr. High youth attending. *Summer Camps: Sr. High camp had 24 campers, with 4 campers from Colorado, 8 campers from California and 12 Arizona campers. They all met at Whispering Pines, under the directions of Evan Sloan and Bryan Tidwell (from California). The theme was Story. Jr. High Camp was held at Whispering Pines, directed by Paul Williams. The camp had 21 campers, with 1 joining from New Mexico. The theme was Incredible Story. Jr. Camp had 17 campers and was held at Whispering Pines, directed by Amber Pope and Marilynn Summers. 5 campers from New Mexico joined the camp, and the theme for camp was Camp Kindness was an IYF year. A group of 12 AZ campers traveled to Independence, MO to participate in IYF with the theme being Discover. They then traveled to Graceland University for a week at SPEC, with the theme being Story. *Youth Ministry Assistants Evan Sloan and Mikayla Austin were hired as Youth Ministry Assistants, offering their ministry and working at the above camps as well as at Summer Reunion. *SPEC/Camp services: The Mission Center continues to generously support the youth attending SPEC. As part of this, the Youth provided Camp/SPEC services at 6 congregations within the Mission Center. At each congregation, donations were given to the Youth Camping Fund from individuals within the congregation. This support is greatly appreciated by all. August 12 Service at Phoenix Central August 19 Service at Chandler September 16 Service at Saguaro Heights September 16 Sharing with Tucson Central over lunch September 30 Service at Prescott November 4 Service at Show Low, by using videos of the youth and camp experiences Fundraisers: Jan. 28, 2018 Mesa Labryrinth Project February 19 President s Day Camp Fundraiser at Winter Reunion Child Protection Ministry Trainings presented by Barb Bear and Judy Padegimas, with Suzy Godfrey assisting: April 7 Core and Boundary Course at Phoenix Central April 8 Refresher Course at Phoenix Central May 20 Camp Staff Training at Phoenix Central 16

18 July 7 Refresher Course at Reunion October 27 Core and Boundary Course at Chandler October 28 Refresher Course at Chandler The following events are planned for the remainder of 2018: December 2 Mission Center Conference Fundraiser Luncheon December 30 to January 1 Yuletide Retreat at Whispering Pines, directed by Mikayla Austin Upon reviewing and evaluating the camping program, the Youth Ministry Team is recognizing the need for additional training and resources to assist staff in addressing challenges that are becoming more prevalent with our children and youth. This includes assuring there is adequate staffing at camps, which includes having 2 staff in each cabin as well staff to cover programming. As we look forward to 2019, the Youth Ministry Team, in conjunction with the AZMC Council, have developed a document to be included with the Registration Forms for Youth Events in AZMC. This is to be reviewed and signed by the camper and the parent. The document outlines the expectations for all campers at MC events, to promote safety for all. We are continuing to plan for the summer camps in 2019, which include having Jr. and Jr. High camp at Whispering Pines, Sr. High camp joining with CA at Camp Buckhorn, and SPEC occurring at Graceland University. We request the continued support of having Youth Ministry Assistants, who are vital in providing ministry to our youth at all the Youth activities, including retreats, summer camps and reunion. We appreciate the awesome support from the Mission Center for the youth in all aspects of our journey with them. Submitted by Barb Bear 17

19 Reunion/ Family Camp Report This year's Reunion was held at the Whispering Pines Campground from Friday, July 6th through Wednesday, July 11th. We were blessed by visiting Ministers David Nii and Bill McFarlin and of course, our Mission Center President Larry McGuire. We duplicated our 2017 Reunion model with a fresh set of "Spiritual Formation sessions," presenters and time frames. We were also incredibly blessed with 48 children throughout the week. We continue to learn, develop, experiment and make adjustments with this model and are very excited about our upcoming Reunion in Please stayed tuned and we hope you can join us at our 2019 Family Camp at Whispering Pines! Robyn, Kevin, Shari, Craig, Kyle Whispering Pines Report to the Arizona Mission Center for 2018 Special Recognitions for Whispering Pines The Board would like to express their sincere thanks, appreciation and gratitude to Michele Hylton and Lupe Brittan for their years of service as the Camp and Food Service Managers at Whispering Pines. Their dedication to the Campground and to all our Friends and Arizona Mission Center campers will be sorely missed, not to mention the exquisite and great tasting meals prepared for all. We wish them all our best as they embark on new opportunities. And we would like to extend a warm welcome to our new Camp Manager, Jim Eylander, along with his wife Kathy. Jim and Kathy come to us from North Pole, Alaska (really, I can't make this up) and the Board is excited to have them as part of the Whispering Pines team. We encourage all of you to spend some with them and make them feel part of the Arizona Mission Center. 18

20 Commul1if~ of C~risf INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT Board of Directors Whispering Pines Camp, Inc. The financial records of Whispering Pines Camp, Inc. the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2017 have been reviewed applying certain procedures, as described below, the purpose of which is to assist in evaluating the effectiveness of the internal control and in identifying any areas in which the accounting functions might not have captured all of the significant financial data. Additionally, these procedures are intended to meet the audit function required by the Presiding Bishopric's policies. This report is intended solely for the use of members of Whispering Pines Camp, Inc. and the World Church Presiding Bishopric, and it should not be distributed to anyone who is not associated through these bodies. Among the procedures conducted were the following: 1) Verification of cash balances and investment balances, 2) Review of all asset, liability and equity accounts as recorded in the general ledger, 3) Tests of transactions through the year pertaining to cash receipts, disbursements and journal entries including examination of paid invoices for appropriate documentation. In all material respects receipts and disbursements have been recorded and administered in accordance with appropriate accounting practices. The accompanying statements present fairly the financial position, the results of its operations and changes in fund balances of Whispering Pines Camp, Inc. as of D1;J~I Gary W. Dodson Internal Audit Department May 1, International Headquarters 1001 W. Walnut Independence, Missouri USA

21 WHISPERING PINES CAMP, INC. Statement of Financial Position As At December 31,2017 Assets Cash In Banks Operating Fund $ 21, Savings 2, Development Fund 4, $ 28, Petty Cash World Church Investment Pool 30, Inventory 4, Fixed Assets Buildings and Contents 1,504, Equipment 53, Vehicles 41, Septic System 8, Water Well 20, ,628, Accumulated Depreciation (153,956.72) 1,474, $ 1,537, Liabilities and Net Assets Accounts Payable American Express Payroll Mission Center $ 1, , $ 4, Deferred Revenue 7, Net Assets 1,525, $ 1,537,

22 WHISPERING PINES CAMP, INC. Statement of Activities For the year ended December 31, 2017 Income Fees Friends Community of Christ Contributions Community of Christ Interest and Investment Earnings Other Total Income Expenses Advertising Automobile Expense Depreciation Food and Paper Supplies Forest Service Insurance Office Expense Shirt Expense Repairs and Maintenance Telephone Refuse Testing Licenses and Permits Payroll Expenses Utilities Miscellaneous Total Expenses $ 114, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Net Operating Income $ (24,480.75) 21

23 WHISPERING PINES CAMP, INC. Statement of Financial Position As At December 31,2016 Assets Cash In Banks Operating Fund $ 22, Savings 2, Development Fund 5, $ 30, Petty Cash World Church Investment Pool 26, Accounts Receivable 1, Prepaid Insurance 10, Inventory 4, Fixed Assets Buildings and Contents 1,502, Equipment 53, Vehicles 41, Septic System 8, Water Well 20, ,625, Accumulated Depreciation (141,063.68) 1,484, $ 1,557, Liabilities and Net Assets Accounts Payable American Express $ 2, Visa $ 2, Deferred Revenue 5, Net Assets 1,550, $ 1,557,

24 WHISPERING PINES CAMP, INC. Statement of Activities For the year ended December 31,2016 Income Fees Friends Community of Christ Contributions Community of Christ Interest and Investment Earnings Other Total Income Expenses Advertising Audit Review Automobile Expense Bank Charges Depreciation Food and Paper Supplies Insurance Office Expense Repairs and Maintenance Telephone Refuse Testing Licenses and Permits Payroll Expenses Utilities Miscellaneous Total Expenses $ 138, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Net Operating Income $ (13,444.16) 23

25 COmmul1jf~ of C~rjsf INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT Mission Center Presidency and Conference Arizona Mission Center Community of Christ The financial records of the Arizona Mission Center for the years ended December 31, have been reviewed applying certain procedures, as described below, the purpose of which is to assist in evaluating the effectiveness of the internal control and in identifying any areas in which the accounting functions might not have captured all of the significant fmancial data. Additionally, these procedures are intended to meet the audit function required by the Presiding Bishopric's policies. This report is intended solely for the use of members ofthe Arizona Mission Center and the World Church Presiding Bishopric, and it should not be distributed to anyone who is not associated through these bodies. Among the procedures conducted were the following: 1) Verification of cash balances and investment balances, 2) Review of all asset, liability and equity accounts as recorded in the generalledger, 3) Tests of transactions through the year pertaining to cash receipts, disbursements and journal entries including examination of paid invoices for appropriate documentation. In all material respects, receipts and disbursements have been recorded and administered in accordance with appropriate accounting practices and approved budgets. The accompanying statements present fairly the financial position, the results of its operations and changes in fund balances of the Arizona Mission Center for the years ended as of December 31, J~tJ.j)~ Gary W. Dodson Internal Audit Department June 29, International Headquarters root w. Walnut Independence, Missouri USA 8r6833rooo

26 ARIZONA USA MISSION CENTER Statement of Financial Position As at December 31,2017 and 2016 Assets Cash and Investments Chase Bank Operating $ 15, $ 19, World Church Investment Pool 200, , World Church Investment Pool NAZ ChurCh Plant 15, , Accounts Receivable Whispering Pines 3, Accounts Receivable Yuma 1, Total Assets $ 236, ========= $ 228, Net Assets Reserves and Activity Funds Total Net Assets $ $ 236, _$~~2;..;..28~'..;, ;,..4;.;,...8;.,..;4_ 236, =$=====2=28=,7:::4=4.:::84= 25

27 ARIZONA U SA MISSION CENTER Staternentof Activities For the year ended December 31,2017 Income Congregational Pledges Transfer from Reserve Interest Income Total Income Expenses Leadership/Lifelong Discipleship Witness/HospitafitylWorship Youth/Children's Ministries Administrative Suppo.rt Total Expenses Net Income (Loss) for the Period s 30, , , , s 30, , Operating Fund, January 1 Transfer to 'ReseIVe Unrestricted Operating Fund, December 31 s Summary of Reserve and Activity Funds For tbeyear ended December Balance Balance 111/2017 Received Expended Reserve Unrestricted s 170, $ s 25, $174, Camping Fund 12,02t , , Health Ministries 2, , Spectacular 20.,935.:08 16, , , Summer Reunion 27, , , East Valley Church Plant 6, , Summer Intern Fund 3, , , N Arizona Church Plant 13, , , s 228, $ 79,984"02 $ 72, $236,

28 ARIZONA USA MISSION CENTER Statement of Financial Position As at December and 2015 Assets Cash and Investments Chase Bank Operating $ 19, $ 13, World Church Investment Pool 195, , World Church Investment Pool N AZ. Church Plant 13, , Notes Receivable Whispering Pines Total Assets $ 228, $ 223, Net Assets Reserves and Activity Funds $ 228, $ 223, Total Net Assets $ 228, $ 223,

29 ARIZONA USA MISSION CENTER Statement of Activities For the year ended December 31, 2016 Income Congregational Pledges Other Transfer from Reserve Interest Income Total Income Expenses Leadership/Lifelong Discipleship WitnesslHospitalitylWorship Adult Ministry Youth/Children's Ministries Administrative Support Total Expenses $ 35, , , , ,0: , $ 39, , Net Income (Loss) for the Period (0.00) Operating Fund, January 1 Transfer to Reserve Unrestricted Operating Fund, December 31 $ (0.00) Summary of Reserve and Activity Funds For the year ended December Balance Balance 111/2016 Received Expended 12131/2016 Reserve Unrestricted $ 160, $ 13, $ 4, $170, Camping Fund 10, , , , Health Ministries 2, , Spectacular 22, , , , East Valley Church Plant 6, , Summer Intern Fund 7, , , , N Arizona Church Plant 12, , $ 223, $ 70, $ 65, $228,

30 ARIZONA USA MISSION CENTER Statement of Financial Position As at December and 2014 Assets Cash and Investments Chase Bank Operating $ 13, $ 5, World Church Investment Pool 197, , World Church Investment Pool N AZ Church Plant 12, , Notes Receivable Whispering Pines , Total Assets $ 223, $ 223, Net Assets Reserves and Activity Funds $ 223, $ 223, Total Net Assets $ 223, $ 223,

31 Income Congregational Pledges Disciples NOW Leadership Development Events Interest Income Total Income Expenses Leadership/Lifelong Discipleship WitnesslHospitaHtylWorship Youth/Children's Ministries Administrative Support Total Expenses ARIZONA USA MISSION CENTER Statement of Activities For the year ended December 31, 2015 $ 31, , ,238,67 17, ,629'.10 $ 32, , Net Income (Loss) for the Period Operating Fund, January 1 Transfer to Reserve Unrestricted (214.49) Operating Fund, December 31 $ (0.00) Summary of Reserve and Activity Funds For the year ended December Balance Balance Received Expended 12/31/2015 Reserve Unrestricted $ $ $ 1, $160, Camping Fund 14, , , , Health Ministries 2, , Spectacular , , , East Valley Church Pfant 6,280.: , Summer Intern Fund 7, , , , N Arizona Church Plant 12, , $ 223, $ 48, $ 49, $223,

32 Whispering Pines Camp Board of Directors Resolution to Arizona Mission Center Conference Whereas, the Whispering Pines Camp (the Camp ) has operated at a deficit for several years due to stagnant and/or declining usage and rental of the Camp, and Whereas, absent a significant increase in the usage of the Camp from rental of the campground, the Camp will continue to operate at a deficit further depleting the Camp s reserve funds, and Whereas, depletion of the reserve funds will place the Arizona Mission Center at significant exposure financially because the Arizona Mission Center will be responsible for the debts and liabilities incurred by the Camp when the reserve funds of the Camp are fully depleted, and Whereas, the Camp s Board of Directors (the Board ) does not believe continuing to operate the Camp at a financial deficit represents good stewardship of the financial assets of the Arizona Mission Center and estimates that the Camp s reserve funds could be depleted as early as the end of 2019, and Whereas, on July 29, 2018, the Board voted to recommend to the Arizona Mission Center that the Camp be sold. This action was taken as specified in the Amended and Restated Bylaws of Whispering Pines Camp, Inc. dated November 23, 2013 under Article VIII, Section 8.1, Sale of Property. Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved, the Arizona Mission Center authorize the sale Whispering Pines property. And be it further Resolved, that the Arizona Mission Center Leadership team develop a plan (including, but not limited to, the creation of a committee to handle the logistics and administrative aspects of the sale, and a plan to continue operating the Camp until sold in an effort to use the Camp, continue to operate the Camp and otherwise take actions necessary to preserve/maintain the value of the Camp) to sell the Camp, including the distribution of all remaining funds, assets and property (if any) to the Arizona Mission Center, to bring maximum value to the Arizona Mission Center and the Community of Christ while the Camp remains operational. 31

33 Arizona Mission Center Prescott Congregation Proposal For Consideration by Mission Center Conference on December 1, 2018 Whereas, the Whispering Pines Camp ( WP ) was purchased and has been operated for over 50 years to enrich the spiritual lives of the Community of Christ members and friends located in Arizona (as well as friends and families located outside of Arizona) and with a focus on the youth specifically; and Whereas, the WP Board of Directors ( WP Board ) has recommended that the Arizona Mission Center approval the sale of WP because of the ongoing financial challenges associated with maintaining and operating the campgrounds; and Whereas, many of today s Christians in general and Christian youth specifically find spiritual growth and fulfillment in going on missions; and Whereas, Community of Christ members would benefit from training in being missionaries. Therefore, Be It Resolved that the net funds that are retained by the Arizona Mission Center as a result of the sale of WP be, and they hereby are, designed for use in supporting an Arizona missionary grant program; and Be it further resolved that the principal be invested and primarily the earnings (and principal as necessary to fund such program) be used for the Arizona missionary grant program; and Be it further resolved that an application and review process for an Arizona missionary grant be developed; and Be it further resolved that an online missionary training program be developed and be required of participants as part of the grant application process; and Be it further resolved that because the Christian experience is an ever evolving and growing process that the Arizona missionary grant program be reviewed every seven (7) years to be either renewed or be replaced with a relevant need at that time. Be it further resolved that the Mission Center President and Mission Center Financial Officer be, and each hereby is, authorized and empowered to take such actions that may be necessary and appropriate to implement the foregoing actions. 32

34 Arizona Mission Center Merger of Northern Arizona Church Plant Reserve Fund into the Arizona Mission Center Operating Reserve December 1, 2018 Whereas, the Arizona Mission Center (the Mission Center ) has a reserve fund titled Northern AZ Church Plant (the Fund ) (balance as of 6/30/2018: $15,414.34) that was established many years ago as a result of proceeds received by the Mission Center when the Verde Valley Congregation was closed that was located in Northern Arizona; and Whereas, the Mission Center leadership team is recommending that the Fund be merged into the Arizona Mission Center Operating Reserve Fund (the Operating Reserve ) so those Fund proceeds can be used for the Mission Center s operations including, but not limited to, new expressions of mission. Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Fund be, and it hereby is, merged into the Operating Reserve, effective January 1, 2019 (or such other date as the Mission Center leaders shall determine appropriate). Be it further resolved that the restrictions on use of the Fund that have been in effect, shall be eliminated and the proceeds shall be added to the Mission Center Operating Reserve fund. Be it further resolved that the Mission Center President and Mission Center Financial Officer be, and each hereby is, authorized and empowered to take such actions as may be necessary and appropriate to effectuate the purpose of these preambles and resolutions. 33

35 Comparative Balance Sheet as of January 1, 2015 (unaudited) and March 31, Arizona USA Mission Center Comparative Balance Sheet as of January 1, 2018 (unaudited) and September 30, 2018 (unaudited) Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents January 1, 2018 Net Change September 30, US Bank Checking $ 15, $ 3, $ 19, Affiliate Investment Pool Operating Reserve $ 200, $ $ 200, * 3 Affiliate Investment Pool N. AZ Church Plant $ 15, $ $ 15, * 4 Total Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 231, $ 4, $ 235, Accounts Receivable January 1, 2018 Net Change September 30, Whispering Pines Receivable $ 3, $ (3,779.45) $ 6 Yuma Congregation Receivable $ 1, $ 3, $ 4, Total Accounts Receivable $ 4, $ (98.96) $ 4, *As of June 30, 2018 Total Assets $ 236, $ 4, $ 240, Liabilities Liabilities January 1, 2018 Net Change September 30, $ $ $ 9 Total Liabilities $ $ $ Total Liabilities $ $ $ Net Assets Fund Balance January 1, 2018 Net Change September 30, Unrestricted Operating $ $ 11, $ 11, Unrestricted Reserve $ 179, $ 4, $ 183, Camping $ 7, $ (7,085.40) $ 13 Spectacular / IYF $ 20, $ (4,008.98) $ 16, Young Adult Group $ 6, $ $ 6, Health Ministries $ 2, $ $ 2, Winter Reunion $ $ $ 17 Northern AZ Church Plant $ 15, $ $ 15, Summer Family Camp/Reunion $ 4, $ (195.76) $ 4, Summer Ministry Assistant $ $ $ 20 Total Fund Balance $ 236, $ 4, $ 240, Total Net Assets $ 236, $ 4, $ 240, Total Assets $ 236, $ 4, $ 240, Total Liabilities $ $ $ 23 Total Net Assets $ 236, $ 4, $ 240, $ $ (164.24) $ 34

36 Operating Fund Income Congregational Pledges 2018 Budget 2018 YTD Variance 2019 Proposed 1 Chandler $ 7, $ 5, $ (1,750.00) $ 7, Mesa $ 7, $ 5, $ (1,620.00) $ 5, Phoenix Central $ 6, $ 4, $ (2,000.00) $ 6, Prescott $ 1, $ $ (750.00) $ 1, Saguaro Heights $ 1, $ $ (500.00) $ 1, Show Low $ $ $ (250.00) $ Thunderbird West $ 3, $ 3, $ $ 3, Tucson $ 4, $ 2, $ (2,000.00) $ 3, Total Congregational Pledges $ 30, $ 21, $ (8,870.00) $ 27, Other Income 2018 Budget 2018 YTD Variance 2019 Proposed 10 Interest Income $ $ 8.40 $ 8.40 $ 11 Donations Individual $ $ 5.00 $ 5.00 $ 12 Leadership Development Events $ $ $ $ 13 Campership Contributions $ 5, $ 5, $ $ 5, Transfer from Reserves $ 6, $ $ (6,250.00) $ 58, Total Other Income $ 11, $ 6, $ (4,634.26) $ 63, Total Income $ 41, $ 28, $ (13,504.26) $ 91, Expense Arizona USA Mission Center FY 2019 Proposed Budget (YTD as of September 30, 2018) Leadership / Disciple Development / Training 2018 Budget 2018 YTD Variance 2019 Proposed 16 Leadership Development General $ 2, $ $ 1, $ 2, Discover and Live Your Future $ $ $ $ 1, Total Leadership / Disciple $ 2, $ $ 1, $ 3, Invitation / Hospitality / New Expressions 2018 Budget 2018 YTD Variance 2019 Proposed 19 Invitation / Hospitality / New Expressions $ 1, $ $ 1, $ 1, Total Invitational / Hospitality $ 1, $ $ 1, $ 1, Adult Ministry / Young Adult Training 2018 Budget 2018 YTD Variance 2019 Proposed 21 Adult Camperships $ $ $ $ Young Adult Training/Leadership $ $ $ $ 1, Total Adult Ministry / Young Adult $ $ $ $ 2,

37 Operating Fund Expense (continued) Arizona USA Mission Center FY 2019 Proposed Budget (YTD as of September 30, 2018) Youth/Children Ministry 2018 Budget 2018 YTD Variance 2019 Proposed 24 General $ $ $ $ Communication $ $ $ $ Summer Ministry Assistants $ 6, $ 6, $ (50.10) $ 6, Camperships $ 9, $ 3, $ 5, $ 12, SPEC $ 8, $ $ 8, $ 20, Total Youth/Children Ministry $ 23, $ 9, $ 14, $ 39, Administrative Ministry 2018 Budget 2018 YTD Variance 2019 Proposed 30 Administrative Assistant $ 7, $ 3, $ 3, $ 7, MC President Salary $ $ $ $ 17, MC President Expenses $ 2, $ $ 1, $ 4, MC Financial Officer $ 2, $ 1, $ $ 4, MC Council Meetings $ $ $ $ Conferences and Celebrations $ $ $ $ Equipment Purchase & Repair $ $ $ (223.18) $ Supplies $ $ $ $ Postage $ $ $ $ Insurance & Licensing $ $ $ (168.00) $ Audit $ $ $ (472.41) $ Website $ $ $ (67.66) $ Total Administrative Ministry $ 14, $ 8, $ 5, $ 35, Seeker Ministry 2018 Budget 2018 YTD Variance 2019 Proposed 43 Seeker Ministry $ $ $ $ 9, Total Seeker Ministry $ $ $ $ 9, Other Expense 2018 Budget 2018 YTD Variance 2019 Proposed 45 Pass Through $ $ $ $ 46 Total Other Expense $ $ $ $ Total Expense $ 41, $ 18, $ 22, $ 91, Total Income $ 41, $ 28, $ 13, $ 91, Total Expense $ 41, $ 18, $ 22, $ 91, Net Income (Expense) $ (200.00) $ 9, $ (9,384.02) $ Camperships line represents the amount spent for camperships beyond the amount in that fund. Going forward no separate fund will be created because the Mission Center is being responsible to pay those expenses. However, to the extent congregations, individuals and camper fundraisers contribute funds, those are included in the income line for camperships. Camper registration fees paid by campers/families will help offset the total Mission Center expense. 36

38 Arizona USA Mission Center FY 2019 Proposed Budget Line Item Uses Operating Fund Income Congregational Pledges 1 Chandler 2 Mesa 3 Phoenix Central 4 Prescott 5 Saguaro Heights 6 Show Low 7 Thunderbird West 8 Tucson Pledge from the Chandler Congregation Pledge from the Mesa Congregation Pledge from the Phoenix Central Congregation Pledge from the Prescott Congregation Pledge from the Saguaro Heights Congregation Pledge from the Show Low Congregation Pledge from the Thunderbird West Congregation Pledge from the Tucson Congregation Other Income 10 Interest Income Interest from Checking Account 11 Leadership Development Events Funds collected to offset costs of Educational Events 12 Donations Individuals Donations to Mission Center by Individuals 13 Campership Contributions Funds collected from congregations/individuals to fund youth camps 14 Transfer from Reserves Transfer from Reserves Expense Leadership / Disciple Development / Training 16 Leadership Development General Educational Events held by Mission Center, incl. travel for presenter 17 Discover and Live Your Future Funds to provide for potential retreat costs Invitation / Hospitality / New Expressions 19 General Support for Outreach and New Expression Activities Adult Ministry / Young Adult Training / Leadership 21 Adult Camperships Assistance for Camps, Retreats, MC and World Church Events 22 Young Adult Training / Leadership Initiative for young adult training/leadership Youth/Children Ministry 24 Youth Ministry General Support for Youth Ministry Activities 25 Communication 26 Youth Minister Assistants Summer Youth Minister Assistants 27 Camperships 28 SPEC/IYF Communication Materials for Youth Events / Camps Lodging/Meal/Program Expenses for Jr., Jr. High, and Sr. High Camp Registration, Delegation, etc. for Spectacular/IYF 37

39 Arizona USA Mission Center FY 2019 Proposed Budget Line Item Uses Operating Fund Expense (continued) Administrative Ministry 30 Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant Wages, Employer Taxes and account 31 MC President Salary Salary for parttime MC President 32 MC President Expenses Travel and Expense Reimbursement for MC President 33 MC Financial Officer Travel and Expense Reimbursement for MC Financial Officer 34 MC Council Meetings Supplies and Meals for MC Council Meetings 35 Conferences & Celebrations Refreshments for Mission Center Events and Recognition Items 36 Equipment Purchase & Repair Equipment purchased for general MC use 37 Supplies Office Supplies 38 Postage Stamps and mailing costs 39 Insurance & Licensing Workers' Comp/Home Office Insurance and Copyright Licenses 40 Audit Audit Fees for World Church Internal Audit 41 Website Website hosting and domain registration fees Seeker Ministry 43 Seeker Ministry Other Expense 45 Pass Through Proposed to allocate funds from sale of Yuma building Funds collected by the Mission Center on behalf of another entity 38

40 Operating Reserve Affilate Investment Pool Arizona USA Mission Center Statement of Changes in Fund Balance as of September 30, 2018 (unaudited) Beginning Balance Reserve $ 200, Income 1 Investment Gain $ Total Income $ Total Change in Fund Balance Reserve $ Ending Balance Reserve $ 200, As of 6/30/2018 Northern AZ Church Plant Affilate Investment Pool Beginning Balance Northern AZ Church Plant $ 15, Income 3 Investment Gain $ Total Income $ Total Change in Fund Balance Northern AZ Church Plant $ Ending Balance Northern AZ Church Plant $ 15, As of 6/30/2018 Camping Beginning Balance Camping $ 7, Consolidation 5 Youth Camps Net of Registration Fees $ (10,256.92) 6 Spring Retreat Net of Registration Fees and Donations $ 7 Yuletide Retreat Net of Registration Fees $ (240.00) 8 Total Consolidation $ (10,496.92) Total Change in Fund Balance Camping $ (10,496.92) Ending Balance Camping $ (3,411.52) Ending Balance goes to zero by allocation from Operating Reserve 39

41 ## Arizona USA Mission Center Statement of Changes in Fund Balance as of September 30, 2018 (unaudited) Spectacular / IYF Beginning Balance Spectacular / IYF $ 20, Income 9 Family / Youth Support $ 6, Congregation Support $ Mission Center Support $ 12 MC Fundraising Events $ 2, Total Income $ 9, Expense 14 Travel / Airfare $ 5, Registration Fees $ 7, Delegation Expense $ * 17 Fundraising / Event Cost $ Total Expense $ 13, Total Change in Fund Balance Spectacular / IYF $ (4,008.98) Ending Balance Spectacular / IYF $ 16, *Delegation fees 0f $7,280 were paid in October Winter Reunion Beginning Balance Winter Reunion $ Income 19 Registration, meals and offerings $ 4, Total Income $ 4, Expense 21 Food, Guest Ministry, Supplies, Rent and Charitable Donations $ 4, Total Expense $ 4, Total Change in Fund Balance Winter Reunion $ Ending Balance Winter Reunion $ 40

42 ## Arizona USA Mission Center Statement of Changes in Fund Balance as of September 30, 2018 (unaudited) Summer Family Camp/Reunion Beginning Balance Summer Family Camp/Reunion $ 4, Income 1 Registration, offerings, and donations $ 19, Total Income $ 19, Expense 3 Food, Guest Ministry, Supplies, Rent and Charitable Donations $ 19, Total Expense $ 19, Total Change in Fund Balance Summer Family Camp/Reunion $ (195.76) Ending Balance Summer Family Camp/Reunion $ 4, Summer Ministry Assistants Beginning Balance Summer Ministry Assistants $ Income 23 Mission Center Contribution $ 2, Donations $ 3, Total Income $ 6, Expense 26 Wages $ 6, Total Expense $ 6, Total Change in Fund Balance Summer Ministry Assistants $ Ending Balance Summer Ministry Assistants $ 41

43 ## Arizona USA Mission Center Statement of Changes in Fund Balance as of September 30, 2018 (unaudited) Youth Camps Beginning Balance Youth Camps $ Income 28 Junior Camp Registrations $ 2, Junior High Camp Registrations $ 1, Senior High Camp Registrations $ 1, Total Income $ 5, Expense 32 Junior Camp Event/Rental Fees and Program Expense $ 3, Junior High Camp Event/Rental Fees and Program Expense $ 5, Senior High Camp Event/Rental Fees and Program Expense $ 6, Total Expense $ 16, Total Change in Fund Balance Junior Camp $ (10,256.92) Ending Balance Youth Camps $ 42

44 ## Arizona USA Mission Center Statement of Changes in Fund Balance as of September 30, 2018 (unaudited) Spring Retreat Beginning Balance Spring Retreat $ Income 36 Registration $ Total Income $ Expense 38 Program Expense and Event/Rental Fees $ Total Expense $ Total Change in Fund Balance Spring Retreat $ Ending Balance Spring Retreat $ Yuletide Retreat Beginning Balance Yuletide Retreat $ Income 40 Registration $ Total Income $ Expense 42 Event / Rental Fees $ Total Expense $ Total Change in Fund Balance Yuletide Retreat $ (240.00) Ending Balance Yuletide Retreat $ 43

45 2019 Mission Center Calendar January 01/01: Yuletide Retreat February 02/02: Core and Boundary Class (4 hr.) 02/03: Refresher Class (2 hr.) 02/16 02/17: Arizona Fellowship Weekend April 04/14: Palm Sunday 04/06 04/13: World Conference 04/19: Good Friday 04/21: Easter May 05/03 05/05: Discover and Live Retreat 05/19: Camp Staff Training (1:303:30 PHX) June 06/16 06/22: Senior High Camp Camp Buckhorn 06/22 06/26: Jr. Camp Whispering Pines 06/22 06/28: Jr. High Camp Whispering Pines July 07/06 07/11: AZ Family Camp 07/19 07/27: SPEC August 08/31: Mission Center Council meeting September 09/27: Core and Boundary Class (4 hr.) 09/28: Refresher Class (2 hr.) October 10/11 10/13: Discover and Live Retreat 10/21 10/25: Western Field Leadership Retreat November 11/23: Mission Center Conference 11/28: Thanksgiving December 12/24: Christmas Eve 12/25: Christmas Day 12/30 01/01/20: Yuletide Retreat 44

46 Use of Net Proceeds from the Sale of World Church Capital Assets Funded Locally by Congregations, Associatio ons, and Mission Centers Reference: Church Administrator s Handbook: 2005 Edition Community of Christ Bylaws Policy Number: Effective Date: 07/01/2017 Introduction of Policy 1. Purpose This policy is applicable to the use of net proceeds resulting from capital assets legally owned by the World Church and being disposed of by congregations, associations, and mission centers where the original capital asset was purchased with local funds. In the event the World Churchh capital asset was purchased by a combination of local and World Church funds, this policy applies only to the percentage from local funds. The use of the percentage from World Church funds is not subject to this policyy and will be determinedd by the Presiding Bishopric in collaboration with the field apostle and director of Field Ministries. If capital assets are not titled in the name of the Presiding Bishopric, the principle of this policy also should be followed as much as is allowable by national and local laws on property ownership. 2. Title to Property Where the national and local law allows, land and improved property used by congregations, associations, and mission centers are titled in the name of the presiding bishop as Trusteein Trust for Community of Christ ( church ) or in notforprofit corporations organized and controlled by the Presiding Bishopric. Such properties are held in trust for the church and for use by congregations, associations, and mission centers in fulfillment of the church s mission. Titling property in this manner is accomplished to the extent the law allows, regardless of whether funds for the purchase or improvement came from local or World Church funds. In nations where national and local laws preclude properties from being titled using the church s methods described above, provisions will bee made to establish ownership that meets the national and local laws on property ownership while upholding the ecclesiastical role of the Presiding Bishopric for the worldwide church. 45

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