ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING REPORT

Sermon Notes, June 2, 2019

Rev. Garry McGlinchy

Pastor Garry gave his annual Report to the congregation at the fourth Annual Church Meeting.  One of the scriptures read was John 17:20-26, where Jesus prayed for His disciples—not only the twelve, but “for all those who will believe in me through their message.”  That includes us!  1 Corinthians 2:10-16, talking about the mind of Christ helping us in our daily lives, was the scripture background for Pastor’s report.

He started with finances, utilizing the Treasurer’s Report, concluding that the good news is we are not in debt, and our ”budgets,” our obligations to the Virginia District and the global Church of the Nazarene, are paid in full, plus a little.  He also concluded that if we are to be able to fulfill God’s calling on our church, we will need more resources.

Next he recounted our Missions activities, utilizing the N.M.I. President’s report.  In addition to paying our budgets, (church tithes,) we’ve participated in offerings for Alabaster (buildings and properties beyond the global budget), World Mission Broadcast, Compassionate Ministries, and Mission Healthcare.  We gave a deputation offering for a family whose mission work is the southern border of our country.  We collected Crisis Care Kits and School Paks for worldwide distribution, and collected “Bundles of Warmth” for the local Homeless Shelter.  We found out about Nazarene Missions around the world by reading our missionary books.  And we honored a special lady with a Distinguished Service Award for all she does for the church.

He talked about the youth, who participated in the District N.Y.I. Winter Retreat and summer Youth Camp.  Regular Teen Sunday School was also an important part of the youth ministry, and new teachers have been added.

He went on to talk about Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries using the S.D.M.I. chairman’s report.  He explained about the Responsibility List, which includes people who have attended, not necessarily members of our church but who consider us their church, and people who are prospects.

He concluded with his own report.  We are growing.  Our outreach on Facebook, streaming our services live, has had an impact.  People who are housebound can go to our Facebook page, Culpeper Hope Community Church of the Nazarene, and be in our service live at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays.  You can also watch later, during the week.  We just ask that you leave a comment so we know you were there.  He thanked the congregation for their participation in offerings online—there’s a tab on our web page, www.culpeperhope.org, that shows how.  You can also give by texting 843-21.  And of course you can give with a check or cash.

What is his vision for the future?  He said when he came four years ago, before he knew us or the community, his vision was to love on us, and to love on all who come to our church, and that’s still his vision.  He also talked about reaching out to the neighborhood where our church is located, and has a goal for our church members to go door-to-door into various parts of the community to hand out information about our church one Saturday a month.  Another thing we can start doing more and more is follow the Spirit.  Our goal needs to be “On the move, in step with the Holy Spirit.”  He urged us to follow the Holy Spirit; if He is telling us to do something and we don’t do it, we’re sinning.  Often times we hold back because of our size, or our lack of resources.  Don’t worry about it—God will provide what is needed.  If you have an idea, come talk to me, and give me a some time..  We can work it out.  Follow the Holy Spirit, individually and corporately.  God is not done with this. Church!