None of this would have been possible without your generous support.

Church Family, I want to thank you for your faithfulness in 2017! We accomplished some great things in the past year. We reached our pledge goal of 6.6 million dollars for our construction project. The new Lobby and Worship Center upgrades have been a tremendous blessing. We renovated our Choir Room, transforming it into a state-of-the-art Contemporary Worship venue, now known as Worship East. We positioned ourselves for growth with the addition of Josiah Warneking as Contemporary Worship Pastor. We also saw about 20% growth in the Contemporary Worship experience. We set a new Sunday schedule with simultaneous worship services at 9:30am, plus a completely new Kids Worship in our Children s Ministry. We inspired families to begin their Christmas season with Jesus during First Christmas and a treelighting event. And, we started a feeding program to help food-insecure families. None of this would have been possible without your generous support. And now, we have a lot more to do in 2018. I am very excited about the visionary work of your Church Council, Committees, and Church Staff. We are in the process of communicating a plan for growth that we have been working on for more than nine months. It is a plan for spiritual and numerical growth that we believe God has given us. It is not something we have copied from other churches, but a plan tailored for our church, for such a time as this. I pray that you will embrace it and be a part of all the good things God wants to accomplish at First Richardson! I want to conclude with a personal note. My father went to be with the Lord in February of 2017. He was 85 years old. Obviously, he had a tremendous impact on my life. It s not easy to lose a parent, at any age. Your outpouring of love, concern, and support was overwhelming. I have never felt so loved and appreciated by a church. Thank you for all the calls, texts, Facebook messages, and letters. Thank you for loving my family through this difficult time. And, most of all, thank you for always showing the love of Jesus. You never cease to amaze me and I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus (Phil. 1:3-6). You are an amazing church! I am blessed to be your pastor, Ellis Orozco, Senior Pastor

Nominated 2017-2020 2018-2021 Deacon Slate Returning Deacons on the 2018-2020 Deacon Slate Lee Ann Hodo Reuben Pratt Clark Red Gayle Red Lew Richey Rod Wade Jay Zier Serving for the First Time (featured below) Bill Baker Tamara Bell Jon Cobb Terra Davis Liz Grant Mark Harrison Robert Kienlen Blake Lewis Kathy Petre Tracy Smith Shelly Trainor Matt Wiggins Starla Willis Bill Baker William Bill and his wife Michele are members of the Hopkins Sunday School class, where Bill is a substitute teacher. While their two children were in the Student Ministry, Bill and Michele served as Sunday School teachers and were involved in DNOW and other student events. Bill has admired the men and women in our church who have served as deacons, and he looks forward to serving the church in this leadership roll. Bill and Michele have two grown children. Tamara Bell Tamara teaches the United One Heart Sunday School class and sings in both the Church Choir and Goldenaires Choir. She has always felt teaching and praying to be her spiritual gifts, and she strives to live a life that points others to Jesus in every interaction. A long time member of our church, Tamara is humbled to be able to serve God and the people of our church as a deacon while further developing her spiritual gifts. Jon Cobb Jon and his wife Melissa are members in the Guy/Scott/Bowlin Sunday School class. Jon became a Christian at a young age while listening to his father teach group Bible studies in their home. He feels teaching and leading are his spiritual gifts, and uses them as a youth sports coach and on Sundays as a Children s Ministry Sunday School coordinator. Jon and Melissa have two children.

Nominated 2018-2021 Deacon Slate Terra Davis Terra has been an involved member of our church for 16 years. She attends the One Thing Sunday School class and currently serves on the Missions (Serve) Committee, Community Garden, and the Safety Ministry Team. She feels her spiritual gift is teaching, and she has used this gift to lead in Life Groups for more than five years. Terra is married to Bobby and they have two children. Liz Grant Liz and her husband Ross are members of the Hopkin s Sunday School class. Liz has been involved in Children s Ministry as a teacher, Children s Choir leadership, a volunteer in service projects, and plays in the orchestra. Liz welcomes the opportunity to serve, learn and grow in this supportive role. She looks forward to building relationships with new families and guests in this roll of deacon. Liz and Ross have two grown children and five grandchildren. Mark Harrison Mark and his wife Linda are members in the Kingdom Builders Sunday School class. Mark has served on the Finance Committee, as a greeter, and volunteers in local and regional service projects including valley missions and the senior adult home repair ministry. Marks feels led to take a more active role in serving our church. Mark and Linda have one grown child. Robert Kienlen Robert attends the Mosaic Sunday School class where he assists with music. He became a Christian as a child in Ohio, and rededicated his life in 1982. Robert has been a member of our Church Choir for 25 years and feels that serving with his musical talents is one of his spiritual gifts. Robert has one child. Blake Lewis Blake and his wife Kathy are members of the Kingdom Builders Sunday School class. Blake teaches Sunday School for 5th and 6th graders, and he has served in our church s Re Engage Marriage Ministry, Children s Lock-in, Children s camp, the Missions (Serve) Committee, and as a volunteer marketing and public relations consultant. Blake sees the roll of the deacon in our church as a servant leadership body. Blake has two grown children.

Nominated 2018-2021 Deacon Slate Kathy Petre Kathy and her husband Gary are members of the Kingdom Builders Sunday School class. She has been a volunteer in Children s Sunday School, community church events, a coordinator for the Garage Sale and a Disciple Now host for the Student Ministry. Kathy was brought up in the church and feels incredibly blessed to have so many Christian leaders to look up to and model her life after. She sees her spiritual gifts as teaching and using her actions and words as encouragement. Kathy has two grown children. Tracy Smith Tracy and her husband Daniel are members of the Kingdom Builders Sunday School class. Tracy has been a substitute teacher in Adult Sunday School and participates in the Church Choir, women s Bible studies, and the Serve Ministry. Tracy s spiritual gifts are prophecy, pastoring, teaching, and exhortation. She is humbled and excited to have the opportunity to serve the Lord as a deacon. Tracy has three children and two stepdaughters. Shelly Trainor Shelley and her husband Jim are members of the His Life, My Life Sunday School class, where she has taken on leadership roles including interim director, secretary, treasurer, and social director. She is currently leading in our Austin Street Shelter ministry, food for families initiative, and attends the Pastor s Bible Study every Wednesday. Shelley s spiritual gifts are administration, serving, and faith. Shelley looks forward to finding new ways to actively serve the church s needs as a deacon. Matt Wiggins Matt and his wife Hayley are involved in a life group with several other young couples in our church. He has been leading a Children s Sunday School for four years. As a deacon, Matt will seek to fulfill the church s mission and help make disciples. He feels First Baptist Richardson was where his faith was made solid. He wants to help others in their spiritual journey as well. Matt and his wife Hayley have three children. Hayley is our Kids Worship Coordinator. Starla Willis Starla and her husband John currently lead in the college Sunday School class. She is a leader for International Friends, serves as a greeter, and participates in local mission opportunities in schools every week. Starla s spiritual gifts are service, kindness, and encouragement. She loves focusing on relationships and allowing her lifestyle to reflect Jesus. Starla and John have three children.

Deacon Council Term Ending 2019 Bryan Anderson Bob Boese Ron Christensen Bill Davis Jordan Echols Scott Geddie Katherine Montgomery Jeff Ringnald Jon Schmidt John Scott Chris Shearin Dana Shearin Daniel Smith Mike Thompson Dan Tracy, Jr. Alvin Wade - Chair Burt Weathersbee Michael Westbrooks Susan Wilhoit Kathy Young Term Ending 2020 Carolyn Bray Debbie Breaux Bill Bryant Bill Cobb Susan Davis John Entzminger Robert Gee Dave Owen Jason Palmer Kathy Porter Clint Prater John Reeder Tim Spiars Dawn Tietz Dan Tracy Sr. John Ulsh Jim Walker John Willis Candy Wilson Pete Wilson Term Ending 2021 (Pending Church Vote) Bill Baker Tamara Bell Jon Cobb Terra Davis Liz Grant Mark Harrison Lee Ann Hodo Robert Kienlen Blake Lewis Kathy Petre Reuben Pratt Clark Red Gayle Red Lew Richey Tracy Smith Shelly Trainor Rod Wade Matt Wiggins Starla Willis Jay Zier Nominated Church Council Members At Large Kimberly Walters Kimberly joined First Baptist Richardson when her parents moved to Richardson in 1976. She currently serves as a greeter on Sunday mornings. She has taught in the children s ministry for 15 years and has been active in Kids Camp, Student Ministry, International Friends, and mission trips to England. Kimberly and her husband Kyle have three children, Collin, Spencer, and Travis. She has a deep love for our church and feels blessed that she was able to raise her sons with the support and prayers of our loving members. She hopes to use her experience serving across many ministries to make decisions that will positively impact our future and help us be the church God calls us to be. Susan Wilhoit - Vice Chair Susan attends the Classic Worship Service and serves in the Mission Café. She has previously served as a young marrieds Sunday School teacher, as a deacon, and as a member on various committees. She has also been a volunteer in the nursery, Children s Ministry, and Student Ministry. Susan and her husband Randy have two children, Matt Wilhoit and Katie Kilpatrick. Susan has been a member of First Baptist Richardson for 35 years. She feels that her life calling is centered around her family and ministering to other women. Susan is also involved in the community, serving as a Board Member of Buckner International as well as the Advisory Board for Baylor University Women s Council.

Full List of Committee Members Nominated Members Requiring a vote are noted in bold. Below are the names of those nominated to serve on First Baptist Richardson committees, which requires an affirmative vote by the membership at the Annual Business Meeting. Finance Committee Richard Gass - Chair (2020) Brian Howell (2019) Mark Harrison (2019) Bill Cobb (2020) Karen Snyder (2020) Jim Hodges - Vice Chair (2021) Amanda Hill (2021) Cindy Wright (2021) Cheryl Johnson (2021) Missions (Serve) Committee Steve Blaschke - Chair (2020) Sam Musabyimana (2019) Megan Yates (2019) Sabrina Arnold (2020) Ann Hampton (2020) Daniel Smith (2020) Carolyn Bray (2021) Joanna Isaacson (2021) Rashad Sadigov (2021) Joanna Spiars - Vice Chair (2021) Personnel Committee Michael Westbrooks - Chair (2019) John Seider (2019) Randy Johnson (2019) Ray Guy (2020) Jayne Knighton (2020) Mike Sawyer (2020) Linda Tom-Quinn (2020) Dana Shearin - Vice Chair (2021) Kyle Walters (2021) Debbie Wade (2021) Landes Scholarship Committee Michele Baker - Chair (2019) Bill Davis (2019) Gayle Red (2019) John Ulsh (2019) Mary Wade (2019) Liz Grant (2020) Miles Larkin (2020) Kathy Petre (2020) John Scott - Vice Chair (2020) Grace Whitfield (2020) Governance Committee Barry Hand - Chair (2020) Wanda Gass (2019) Stella Ferrell (2019) Bill Taylor (2019) Kenny Hopkins (2020) Keith McCormick (2020) Chris O Connor (2021) Clint Prater - Vice Chair (2021) Jason Saving (2021) Deacon Selection Committee Bill Bryant - Chair (2019) Shawn Blagowsky (2020) Bob Boese - Vice Chair (2020) Jordan Echols (2019) Lee Ann Hodo (2019) Rebekah McDermott (2019) Katherine Montgomery (2019) Church Council At Large Members David Dillard - Chair (2020) Roger Dalton (2019) Judith Hughes (2019) Julie Christensen (2020) Kimberly Walters (2021) Susan Wilhoit - Vice Chair (2021) Ex Officio Members Richard Gass - Finance Chair Jim Bond - Past Deacon Chair Alvin Wade - Deacon Chair TBD - Deacon Vice Chair Ellis Orozco - Senior Pastor Dave Eberhart - Executive Pastor Committee on Committees Tim Spiars - Chair (2019) Brett Blagowsky (2019) Nancy Duck (2019) Amber Robidou (2019) Nancy Westbrooks (2019) James Brokenbek (2020) Tammy Dorsett (2020) Lauren Echols (2020) Michelle Harris (2020) Traci McCormick (2020) Don Peavey (2020) Jay Zier - Vice Chair (2020) *April 1ST of the year shown is when this member will roll off of committee or council service.

Proposed 2018-2019 Operating Budget CATEGORY Proposed 2018-2019 % of Budget 2017-2018 Budget % of Budget EXPENSE FOR CATEGORY INCLUDES: Missions $226,264 5.7% $226,264 5.7% Richardson & Beyond Richardson Iniatives. Agency Partnerships: BGCT, CBF Global, DBA, IMB Support. Missionary & Guest House Support (Totals do not include annual UMO offerings.) Life Stage Ministries $154,000 3.9% $145,000 3.6% Children, Student, Young Adult & Adult Ministries. Sunday School & Life Group Literature. Music & Media $128,300 3.2% $115,000 2.9% Music support for Children & Adults. Media, technology & production for Worship. Carols Christmas Presentation. Administrative $410,046 10.3% $416,000 10.4% Property insurance. Professional services. Office equipment & supplies. Merchant fees & ministry support. IT support & communications. Debt Services $195,000 4.9% $125,000 3.1% Principle & Interest on long term note. Interest only on short term note. Personnel $2,074,390 51.9% $2,160,736 54% All staff salaries and benefits. Training & support. Facilities $812,000 20.3% $812,000 20.3% Utilities, maintenance, repairs, supplies, landscape expense, housekeeping contract labor & maintenance contracts. TOTAL BUDGET $4,000,000 100% $4,000,000 100% UNIFIED MISSIONS OFFERING We set the goal of $150,000 for dollars directly affecting local, national, and international missionary partners. We celebrate today with $160,462.74 raised - thank you for your sacrificial giving above and beyond our goal!