1977 Annual Report

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1977 Annual Report

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1977-002-A(AR)

Description

The 1977 Annual Reports of the Church of the Red Rocks include reports from Council Officers, Committee Chairs, Budget & Nominating Committees and Pastor Rev. Alice Snow. Officers and budget for 1978 were presented. Proposed budget for 1978 budget is $70,053. Beginning membership (Jan. 1, 1977): 377 Ending membership: 409 Average Weekly Worship Attendance: 214 ● Major gifts, capital improvements, or special funds established during the year: ○ Paying off the principal mortgage at the end of October (celebrated November 27). ○ Decision by the Capital Improvements and Priorities Committee to proceed with a new building addition (office, conference room, and minister's study) and alterations costing approximately $75,000. ○ Kitchen remodeling, Sunday school room carpeting, water system pressure regulator improvements, and PA/recording system upgrades. ○ Establishment of a Choir Robe fund (raising over $1,900) and a gift of a set of chimes for the organ from Ethel Low.

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Pastor

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1977 Moderator

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Departure of Dr. Perry D. and Mary Avery, who were subsequently given Associate Membership status.

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assumed the role of choir director in 1977

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$11,019.44 given in 1977

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$660.00 given in 1977

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22 children enrolled, Establishment of a Sunday School library with books, filmstrips, and records.

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Vacation Bible School hosted by St. Andrews Episcopal Church.

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monthly potluck suppers with programs and attendance ranging from 60 to 80 people.

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Women's Fellowship monthly luncheon meetings, circle meetings, Harvest Happening Dinner, and "Dedicated Trash" project.

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fundraising for choir robes