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Heritage Bible Church Newsletter ~ February 2010


Our Annual Church Conference was held on Saturday, January 23. Church officers were elected for 2010, a budget was adopted, and reports of the various committee chairs were received. A summary of these reports is as follows:


Trustees In 2009 we received a Certificate of Occupancy for our Sunday school and fellowship addition. We acquired and installed some new and restored some old playground equipment. Our initial focus for 2010 will be the completion of the new kitchen.


Finances Total receipts for all funds in 2009 were $248,301. Total expenditures were $292,858. Building Fund expenditures accounted for most of the increase of disbursements over receipts, although there was a budget shortfall of $5,799. As of 12/31/09, the balance of all the church accounts was $28,682. We are debt-free and all bills are current.


Missions We supported 37 missionaries and missions, including the C&MA Great Commission Fund. Missionary speakers during 2009 were Kathy Petteys, Randy Dodd, Israel Cohen, and a Gideon speaker. 358 prison inmates are enrolled in the Emmaus Bible Correspondence Courses. Missions received 24% of un-designated offerings. David Camperman embarked on an individual missions trip to China where he assisted some missionaries with Pioneers International.


Education The total average attendance for all Sunday school classes was 58. Children's Church, a worship program called Kingdom Kids, Children's Choir, Sunday evening Kids Time, and the Christmas program kept our children and workers busy. Carolyn, Anna, and Jonathan Holmes worked at Camp Charis and five children attend the camp.


Fellowship We had a lot of "eating meetings" with the monthly seniors' ministry, the Wednesday evening services, a Sunday evening video series (The Truth Project), and covered dish meals for missionaries and special events.


Website Our Google ranking is # 3. We had a total of 191,467 server requests and 22,803 Page Requests. The # 1 destination for visitors is the Calendar pages. Pastor's sermons are a favorite download.


Outreach

Jail Ministry. Mike Coyne, Ken Crowe, Connie Ashbrook, and Julie Marsh ministered to inmates in

various capacities.

Operation Christmas Child. We provided 107 boxes with gifts and the gospel for children in foreign lands through The Samaritan's Purse.

Ventriloquist/Illusionist Ministry. Russ & Lynette Brown gave 16 shows and reached a combined

audience of 1500 with lessons and truths from God's words.

Heritage Festival. Many unchurched families enjoyed this event and heard the gospel.

Panama City Crusade. We joined with two other churches from Sept. 20-25, 2009, with evangelist

Randy Hogue to "reach the unchurched."


Youth Activities of the youth included attending a concert featuring some Christian artists, going to the "Rock The Universe" event in Orlando, and conducting a church service on Dec. 6. On Sunday evenings they are going through an apologetics unit called "Defending Your Faith."


Pastor Pastor led 4 people to the Lord (this is in addition to several conversions through the Sunday school ministries). He baptized 6 people and the church membership as of 12/31/09 was 110. Pastor has been active with the church and Venture Out ministries as well as partricipating in community activities through Kiwanis and Chamber of Commerce.


Budget A budget of 189,540 was adopted for 2010 with 24% going to missions and 1% for Benevolence.



Our Annual 2010 Planning Banquet will be Friday, Feb 5th @ 6:30 p.m. @ Heritage Bible Church. This will be a time for fellowship, planning & orientation, and setting goals for our church. Please sign up on the sheet on the foyer table or via e-mail and indicate which meal choice you would like if you are going to attend. Meal choices are Garlic Roasted Carved Eye-Round (beef) or Grilled Tilapia topped w/baby shrimp, onions, & peppers - both come with Rice Pilaf, veggie, rolls, & tea.


The Easter Experience - What if what happened then changes everything now?

We will begin a new series on Sunday evenings starting Feb 7 @ 6:30. This unique, 6 DVD-driven study brings the passion and resurrection of Jesus to life through dramatic storytelling and small group curriculum. Don’t miss it!


Youth Super Bowl Party! @ the Burke's, Feb 7th, from 5 p.m. - till. Bring your friends! For more info contact Scott @ 960-2441. See you there!


Venture Out Bible Study - We will continue our study in the book of Proverbs on Thursdays, at 10 a.m. @ the Clubhouse. See you there!!!


Our Golden Angels monthly luncheon will be Feb 11th, @ 11:30 @ Triple J's on Thomas Dr.


Kingdom Kids Don't forget we will meet the 2nd Sunday of the month (Feb14th).


Men's Ministry Dinner - Because of scheduling conflicts our meeting for February has been changed to the second Tuesday, Feb 9th @ 6:30 p.m. Join us as Pastor Hazard continues his series on Prophecy Today!! Sign up at church!


"Young@ Heart" Luncheon - is back on Thursday, February 18th. This month we will meet @Po Folk's on15th Street @ 11:30 a.m. For more info, and to RSVP contact Fran Coyne.



There are four cabinet projects for the building addition kitchen. Phase 1 will allow us to begin using the kitchen as it will not only have the cabinets, but also will have installed a warmer oven, a hooded range oven, sink, and dishwasher. Except for the oven warmer and hooded range oven, all appliances needed including a refrigerator have been obtained. There are sufficient building addition kitchen funds to complete Phase 1. We thank God for all the gifts that are making it possible to soon have a functioning kitchen. Approximately $8,500 will be needed to fund the remaining cabinet work within the kitchen and fellowship room.



Because of rising operating costs we are attempting to cut back wherever we can. One way we can do this is to eliminate some of the postage for the monthly newsletters. Our newsletters are posted on our website and we will continue to print and mail to those who would prefer us to do so (we will also continue to have printed copies for pickup on the foyer table at the church). If you would like to help us out by electing for us not to mail you the monthly newsletters please let us know via e-mail (hbiblech@bellsouth.net) or by calling us (850-785-9897). Thank you!





Finances as of January 24th

For January

General Operating Fund (GOF) Monthly Budget: $ 15,795.00

GOF Tithes & Offering Received ( 4 Sundays): $ 13,780.59

General Operating Fund Weekly Budget: $ 3,645.00

GOF Avg. Weekly Tithes & Offerings ( 4 Sundays): $ 3,445.15

Building Addition Fund Receipts: $ 625.00


For Year to Date (based on 4 Sundays):

General Operating Funds (GOF)Year to Date Budget(monthly basis): $ 15,795.00

General Operating Funds (GOF)Year to Date Budget(weekly basis): $ 14,580.00

General Operating Funds Year to Date Tithes & Offering: $ 13,780.59

GOF Year to Date Budgeted Disbursements and Transfers to Other Funds: $ (14,840.91)

Other GOF Non-Budgeted & Board Approved Projects: $ (0.00)

Receipts vs Disbursements and Transfers $ (1,060.32)

GOF Balance as of January 24th (66.3 % of monthly budget) $ 10,475.18

Average Weekly Tithes and Offerings Received: $ 3,445.15

YTD Avg Weekly GOF Budgeted Disbursements & Transfers: $ (3,620.23)

Missions Receipts and 24% of Tithes and Offerings: $ 3,820.34

Missions Disbursements: $ (4,041.00)

Building Addition Fund Receipts $ 625.00


Building Addition Kitchen Finances:

Estimated Building Addition Kitchen Cost: $ 30,000.00

Expenditures on Kitchen Appliances/Cabinets: $ 9,002.20

Building Addition Fund Balance: $ 7,515.13

Additional Funds Needed to Complete Kitchen: $ 13,483.00