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1. Opening Remarks & Prayer 2. Worship 3. Devotional from Pastor Tim 4. Meeting called to order

Chairman: Pastor Tim Klassen Secretary: Mr. Ben Poku Bookkeeper: Mrs. Jennifer Melville

5. Appointment of Scrutineers 6. Establish Voting Bar 7. Reading of Last Year’s Meeting Notes 8. Ministry Reports 9. Staff—2018 Highlights 10. Financial Report 11. Election of Deacons Board of Directors

Remaining for Second Year of Term: Doris Stark, Harland Shultz, John Nadon

Nominees for Election: (4positionstobefilledforatwoyearterm) Adam Bennett, Leslie Jaggan, John Jinks & Ben Poku 12. Adjournment

NIAGARA WORSHIP CENTREAnnual Business Meeting Agenda April 28, 2019

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NIAGARA WORSHIP CENTREBoard Member Candidates2019

Candidates for the Board are Nominated by the existing board. Candidates must qualify for nominationbasedontheBiblicalqualificationsexpressedin1 Timothy 3:8-13. They must be membersingoodstandingwhoareactivelyengagedinservingthechurch.

BEN POKULESLIE JAGGAN

ADAM BENNETT JOHN JINKS

Ben has served on our board forseveralyears,workingon our missions committee and facilities committee. He worksasanusheronSundays and at our Christmas Eve Event.

Les has served on our board as treasurer for several years. He oversees our Sunday morning helps ministry and oftenpreachesoneortwoSundays per year.

Adamservesonourworshipteam as one of the media members. He has taken part in other church outreaches, such as the Project Share Food Drive.

John serves as one of our ushers on Sunday mornings aswellasatourChristmasEve Event. He has taken part in other church outreaches, such as the Project Share FoodDrive

FOR ELECTION

FOR REELECTION

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NIAGARA WORSHIP CENTREAnnual Business Meeting: May 6, 20182017 Annual Business Meeting Notes

1. OPENING REMARKS AND PRAYERS

2. WORSHIP

3. DEVOTIONAL

4. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:33PM ON MAY 6, 2018

Chairman: Pastor Tim Klassen Recording Secretary: Mr. Peter Kryger Treasurer: Mr. Leslie Jaggan 5. ESTABLISHMENT OF VOTING BAR

Pastor Tim explained the members list.

6. APPOINTMENT OF SCRUTINEERS

Thefollowingmemberswerenominatedasscrutineers:GloriaRiddick,ValerieKlassen,MichaelBlaiseandGinoPaonessa.

Motion: To accept the abovenoted as scrutineers. It was moved by Stephen Kovacs, seconded by Iantha Jinks and carried.

Itwasmotionedthatallmembersshouldmoveoverthetothenorthsideofthechurch

Motion: Moved by Terie Mumby and seconded by Liz Wilson and carried.

Quorumwasestablishedat63,halfofthechurchmembershiproundeduptothenextwholenumber.

Quorum established at 63 including 7 proxy votes for a total of 70.

PastorTimexplainedthattherearethreeindividualsontheballotandwearerequestingthatthemembersconfirmtheirinclusionontheboard.Heintroducedeachofthenomineesinordertoensurethatthatthecongregationwasawareofthenominees.

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NIAGARA WORSHIP CENTREAnnual Business Meeting: May 6, 20182017 Annual Business Meeting Notes

Ballotswerehandedoutbythescrutineers.PastorTimstatedthateachballothasfournamesandreiteratedthatthecongregationisbeingrequestedtoconfirmthethree(3)membersontheballot.Itwasnotedthateachofthemembersneedtoreceive50%ofthecongregation’svotestobeaffirmed.Membersweregiventheoptiontonominated1,2,3orall4namesontheballot.

7. READING OF PREVIOUS MINUTES Amotionwasmadetoaccepttheminutes.MovedbyLindaMerritt,secondedbyJanPaonessaand carried.

8. MINISTRY REPORTS

PastorTimaskthecongregationtoreviewtheministryreportstobetterunderstandhowtheprogramsrunandtoseewhattheleadershaveontheirhearts.

9. 2016 HIGHLIGHTS

All ministry leaders provided highlights of their 2016 programs.

Worship – Joe Spokeaboutparticipatingintheservice.Theworshipteamhasbeentalkingaboutnotjust comingintoworshipbutalsotomakeaconnectionwithandintothepresenceofGod.Astheworshipteam,theywanttomakesurethatasachurchwecandropallourbaggageandcomeinandhaveafacetofaceencounterwithGod,eventhougheverythinginourlivesisnotalwaysperfect.

Worship – AnnekeTalkedaboutpruningandabidinginthevine.RestintheknowledgethatGodhascreatedfruitineach one of us.

Childrens – SusanSpokeaboutthegrowthintheKidsMinistry.SpokeaboutthesizeofVBS.Thatwehadover100people.SpokeabouthowkidscravethewordofGodanditissomethingthatstickswiththemforever, the kids engaging in corporate prayer.

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NIAGARA WORSHIP CENTREAnnual Business Meeting: May 6, 20182017 Annual Business Meeting Notes

Youth - Allysin LaunchedSeniorHighYouth.StartedasaLifeGroup.YouthstartedonThursdaynights.Youthisnowatabout12seniorhighand7juniorhighcomparedtothe3whenthegroupstartedinlate2016.Thegrowthandtheteaching.

Pastor Tim Baptismclasseswerestarted.TheotheristheNextStepClass.Thishasbeendonetoofferanopportunityfornewattendeesandhelpthemunderstandwhatisnextinthechurch.The completion of the Café also happened in 2017. The conversion to the second service also resultedingrowthimmediatelyuponimplementationandithascontinuedduring2017.PastorTim took the opportunity to thank everyone for their dedication and volunteerism a need that hasarisenoutofthegrowth.Thewaythechurchhassteppeduptosupportthegrowthhasbeen fantastic.

10. FINANCIAL REPORT

NWCaccountingrecordsarereviewedannuallybyexternal/3rdpartyaccountingfirm.TheletterattachedtothereportaffirmstheirreviewandthatNWCaccountingrecordsalignwithCanadianAccountingStandardsforNot-For-ProfitOrganizations

Lesexplainedtheassets,currentandfixedandtheydifferencesbetweenthetwo.

Reviewed Receipts and Expenses

GeneralOfferingsupby$65Krelativeto2016

• Basedonthegenerosityofthecongregation,wehaveforthefirsttimeourrecenthistorybeen able to place money into savings.

• Weareinauniquepositionbutwealsowanttomakesurethatasboardweremaingoodstewardsofthefinances.

• The board recently formed a sub-committee to look at the building and property needs to assess the most important ones.

• Wehaveinstallednewsign,replacedallthelightsinthefoyerwithmoreenergyefficientalongerlastinglights,upgradedtheparkinglotlightswithmoreenergyefficientlighting.

• Thisyearwillalsoseethefamilybathroomofthismainfloorcompleted.Itwillhaveaproperchangetable,largeandsmalltoiletsandanewvanityandlighting.

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NIAGARA WORSHIP CENTREAnnual Business Meeting: May 6, 20182017 Annual Business Meeting Notes

• Wewillbecompletingrepairstothemultipurposeroomincludinginsulationandaceiling repairs,paintingofthenurseryroomfloorandthekidschurchroomthisyearand installationofanewegresswindowsinthe3-5yoroomtoensuretwopointsofegressfromthat room.

• Subjecttofutureboardapprovalwewillalsobelookingotherimprovementsthatwillmakethespacewehavemorefunctional.

• Oneitemthatwehavebeenapproachedandweallknowaboutistheparkinglot.Wehaveobtained an estimate to resurface and regard the parking lot and install catch basins and drainageandwithoutevenenlargingtheparkinglotitwoulduseupallofoursavings.Asaresult,theboardfeelsthatweneedtoconsiderotheroptionsandbegoodstewardsofthemoneythatisentrustedtoNWC.In2018theboardwillbelookingatotheroptionsthatmightalso meet our needs.

Bill Sterling asked about the estimated average attendance. Pastor Tim mentioned that our average attendance is about 250 people.

Julia Kelly askedifconsiderationwasgiventoreducingthemortgage.Peterprovidedan explanationbaseduponadvicethatwewereprovidedfromourFinancialAdvisor. Comfort Oyelakinaskedaboutquestionsrelatedtojobsandmakingtheconnectionswithinthe congregation. Stephen Kovacs asked about the parking lot. Peter and Les explained that there are some strategic decisions that need to be made before anything is done on the parking lot. Les explained the that parking lot funds are parked. Lois Carney askedaboutasignwithstrategicscriptureverses.PastorTimstatedthatitwasagreat thought and something that the board could consider.

Iantha Jinks asked about Worship services at night once a month through the City Church Network.

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NIAGARA WORSHIP CENTREAnnual Business Meeting: May 6, 20182017 Annual Business Meeting Notes

11. ELECTION OF DEACONS/BOARD OF DIRECTORS Remaining for Second Year of Term: Leslie Jaggan, Peter Kryger, Ken Maynard, Ben Poku

Nominees for Election: (three positions to be filled for a two year term) Harland Schultz, John Nadon and Doris Stark.

Results of Board Member Confirmation: Harland Schultz, John Nadon and Doris Stark.

Motion to destroy the ballots by Terie Mumby, seconded by Kyle Van Ysseldyk and carried.

Motion to adjourn by John Jinks, seconded by Anneke Jones.

Meeting Adjourned 7:52 pm.

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CURRENT MEMBERS LISTAs of April 2019

A Neil Anderson

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Joyce BabelBrenda BagnuloGregBaileyBabette BaileyLillian BallAdam BennettDayna BennettFrances BeaupitMichael BlaisMarilyn BlaisDonnaBrownPamelaBrownMerle Buchan

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Lois CarneyAmie ChuaMelanie CiarroccaHeather CookJeffrey CoopmanDonna CoopmanLynnCorfieldShirley Corrales

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Crystal DeenOmeid DeenMary DelDucaWilma DellSara DilallaMicheleDowneyMaryon Dumais

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ShawnFarquharsonRosa FarquharsonJosephine FloresJoshua FloresRodolfo FloresJesse FraserKarla Fraser

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CharlotteGodfreySandraGooderhamJosephGorenSharonaGoren

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Jessica HamlynFaith HattHarold HuffmanJoyce HuffmanKaren Hunter

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Anders IreborgChristina Ireborg

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Leslie JagganRuth JagganLyncia Jaggan John JinksIantha JinksJoe JonesAnneke JonesCharlene Jones

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ViolaKerteszTim KlassenChristine KlassenKevin KlassenValerie KlassenStephen KovacsFrieda KrugelJohn KrugelPeter KrygerSusan Kryger

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Terri LovellJaneLowrey

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Brian MaynardJudith MaynardKen MaynardHylderine MaynardLinda MerrittPatrick MugemanTerie Lee MumbyTricia Mumby

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Rick NaarJohn NadonSue NadonKen NichollsSandra Nicholls

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Dapo OdutayoShalom OdutayoComfort Oyelakin

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Janet PaonessaSalvatore(Gino)PaonessaLoretta PedersonViolet PhelpsBen PokuJoyce PokuYvettePowerHelen PriceBillPrinzenTrudyPrinzenVeronica Puskas

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Pamela RamoutarsinghGloriaRiddickToni RollkoJoe RosiannaMonique Rossi

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ArtSawatzkyViolaSawatzkyHarlandSchultzDawnSchultz

Joe SloanDebbie SloanIvan SmithEileen SmithRachel SmithBruna SpillenaarIvan SpillenaarMalcom StarkDoris StarkIsobel StilesBill StirlingAdrienne StirlingDavid Sutton

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Impa-Chiquita TshibanguJoyce Turner

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Patricia UgohMihaela UhlPaul UhlSuzanneUhl

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Allysin Van YsseldykKyle Van Ysseldyk

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Rita WiensRob WiensLynda WilliamsTashawnaWilliamsElizabethWilsonSara-Jane Wolfe

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Adult Members: 130** Junior Member 0

TOTAL: 130

Ourdeclarationoffaithover2018wasthatwewouldhaveearstohearwhattheSpiritwassayingtousasachurch(Revelation3).SincewebelievethatGodisalwaysspeaking—boththroughHisWordandbyHisSpirit—itisourjobtomakesurethatwearelisteningandexpectingtohearHisvoice.Myencouragementtoyouisthatyoulookbackat2018andreflectonthethingsthatGodspoketoyou,whetherthroughtheWord,byHisSpirit,orinyourcircumstances.AsatestimonytoGod’sfaithfulness,IwanttosharesixthingsthatIbelievetheLord spoke to us as a church in 2018.

1. WE MUST CONTINUE TO DECLARE AND BELIEVE THAT OUR GOD IS A GOD OF MIRACLES.

No matter the situation, no matter the trial, no matter the diagnosis,wemustbelievethatthesameGodwhospokeeverything that exists into existence is still in the business of bringing about miraculous, supernatural, spontaneous change into our lives today.

2. GENEROSITY FLOWS OUT OF CONTENTMENT.

Inordertobearadicallygenerouspeople,wemustfirstdiscover,as the Apostle Paul calls it, “the secret of being content” (Philippians 4:12).Inordertocultivateagenerousheart,wemustlearntobegenuinelygratefulforwhatGodhasalreadygivenus.

3. WE MUST OPPOSE CULTURE WHEN IT OPPOSES CHRIST, AND EMBRACE CULTURE IN EVERY OTHER MANNER. Cultureisnottheenemyofthechurch.Thechurchitselfwasborninitsownculture.Cultureisneithermorallyrightorwrong—it

simplyiswhatitis!Toooftenthechurchhaswagedawaragainstculture,whileitsrealpurposeistotransformculturetoreflectChrist!TherearemanythingsaboutourculturethatopposeChrist—andinthoseareas,wemuststandfirmandholdfasttoourbeliefs!ButtherearemanythingsaboutourculturethatdonotopposeChrist—andinthoseareas,wemustbewillingtoembracecultureandutilizeitasameansofdrawingotherstowardsfaithinJesus.

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HEARING FROM HEAVEN!From the Desk of the Lead PastorTim Klassen

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4. QUESTIONING OUR FAITH IS NOT A SIN, IT IS A MEANS OF DEVELOPING OUR FAITH.

With an invitation to send in your questions for our “You Asked For It Series” I got more then I expected!ItwasahealthythingforustotakesometimetoanswerhonestquestionsthatflowoutofourdesiretounderstandGod’sWordandGod’swillforourlives.Letuscontinuetomakeroom for such conversations in our church gatherings.

5. WHO WE ARE TRUMPS WHAT WE’VE DONE… EVERY TIME.

OuridentityisfoundinourrelationshipwithJesus,notinourmistakes,mis-stepsandsins.Althoughwehavefallenandstillexperiencemomentsoffailureduetooursin,wecanwalkthroughthislifewithpeaceknowingthatouridentitywithGodisfoundinwhoHesaysweare,andnotwhowe(oranyoneelse)says(orthinks)weare.

6. THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT

Thisstatementringstrueinsomanyfacetsofourlives…butwebelievethattheLordspokethisspecificallytousasalocalchurchfamily.ThisbeautifultruthgaveustheboldnessandthecouragetoobeywhatwebelievetheLordhasplacedbeforeusasassignmenttobe fulfilledin2019—togetoutofdebt!Wehaveseencontinuedfinancialincreaseoverthelast5years,andbelievethatitisamatterofobediencetoGodthatournextsignificantfinancialstepistogetoutofdebtsowecanbereadyforwhatHehasnext!OurdesireistoliveinGod’sbest,andbeingdebtfreeisasignificantpartofthatpicture.ThankyouforyourcommitmenttohelpingusbeobedienttothiswordfromtheLord.

2018wasayearofmanyblessingsforNWC.Thankyouforbeingapart,andallowingGodtouseyou as a vital part of our church family.

Pastor Tim

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OverthelastyearwehavefeltastrongcalltoremovedistractionsandfocusonthegiftsweallbringinworshiptoHim.Thishasledusasleaderstotakeastepbackandfocusonmanyareasintheworshipministry.Wewantedourworshiptocomeoutofaplaceofapureheartandthatmeans removing roadblocks that could hinder our effectiveness. To continually create an atmospherewherepeoplearefreetoworshipandexperiencethetangiblepresenceoftheHolySpirit.

HavingtwoserviceseverySunday,meanswehavemoretimetospendinworship.Thisalsomeanswehavedoublethetimewheretechnicalissuescouldariseandhavecompletelydifferentvariables.Weknowthatit’salmostimpossibletohaveaservicewithoutanyglitchesnoristhistheactualgoalofourworship.However,inallfairnessthemoreissueswehavethelessthecollectivebodyendsupfocusingonHimandenteringintoworship.Manymembersofthecongregationhavestatedinthepastthattheylovedworshipbutoftenhadahardtimeenteringinbecauseofdistractionscausedbynoise,equipmentissues,non-equalizedtonesandso on.

Wedecidedtomakethisagoalfor2018.Thegoalwastoventureoutandcreateapathofchangebycultivatinganatmospherewhereweaimedtoremovedistractionsthattakeusawayfromengaging in His Presence.

Westartedoffbyunderstandingtheproblemswefacedandwhoweareasministry.WeallhaveourgiftsthatGodhasgivenus. We all have a desire to see His presence revealed in a mighty wayandweallhaveadesireforchange.Thispointedustounderstandthatthedistractionsorproblemswefacedeachweekwereitemswecouldn’tcontrolonourown.Theywereissues that demanded more time, constant monitoring, continuedgrowthintechnicaldevelopment,aknowledgebaseand accountability to press on to see the items resolved. Our soundteamisamazing,butourneedsasministryhavedrasticallyoutgrownourtimecapabilities.Wecouldn’toperateatthelevelweneededbecausetoomanynewtaskskeptgettingaddedtothepile.Weneedednewequipmentandasoundtechon staff to accomplish this goal.

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WORSHIP MINISTRYJoe JonesWorship Pastor

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InAugustof2018wehiredoursoundtechJustin,whohasbeenhelpingusfulfillthemandatewesetout.Wehaveovercomemanyreoccurringissuesandhavebeguntoputinplaceitemstoresolveandbringchangeforthefuture.Wearenowrunningweeklyauditreportsofissuesandcreatingatangibleworkbackapproachforchangeandprevention.

The success has been evident in the ministry and church. We have had many members of the congregationstatetheycanfinallysitintheserviceandworshipwithouthindrances.Wehaveseengrowthinthenumberofpeoplearrivingearlysotheycanbeapartofourcorporateworship.Ourteamaswholeisfunctioningascollectivebodywithagoalofcreatinganatmosphereforworship.Webelievethat2019willbeayearofgreatchange,rewardandreleasefor Niagara Worship Centre.

Joe & Anneke Jones

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YOUTH MINISTRYAllysin Van YsseldykYouth Pastor

SR. HIGH (GR. 9-12) 2018wassuchanamazingyearfortheyouthministrydepartmentatNiagaraWorshipCentre.Wehadofficiallyhadayouthprogramrunningforafullyear,and2018wasour second full year of running a Thursday night program. WetrulyhaveanamazingcommunityofSr.High’sinourchurch.Watchingthemgrowinrelationshipwithoneanother,aswellaswithleadershasbeenincredible,butnothingbeatsthemomentswhereGodisspeakingdirectly to them.

OurThursdaynightshaveevolvedquiteabitfromwhenwehostedasmallgroupatmyapartment,butthegoalalwaysremainsthesametocommunicatetheunconditionalloveofGodtoourSr.Highs, so they can go and unconditionally love those in theirlives.LastMaywetookfourofourstudentstoadistrictyouthconference,andwhileweweretherewegottospendtonsoftimebuildingfriendshipswitheachother,butalsopursingGod.Weprayedwithourstudentsfor freedom, for encouragement, and for revelation. It’s beenincrediblewatchingourstudentsnotonlygrowinrelationshipwitheachotherandGodbutalsoseeingthemon the journey of self discovery.

JR. HIGH (GR. 6-8)Jr.Highhasbeenonanincrediblejourneyin2018,we’vegoneonacoupledifferentretreatstogetherwherewehaveencounteredthepresenceofGodinsucharealway.AndI’veseensuchagrowthandchangeinourstudentsastheydiscovermoreandmoreaboutwhotheyareandwhoGodis.ThereissuchanexcitementinourgroupaboutThursdaynights,andstudentsareconstantlybringingnewfriendsoutastheywanttosharetheexperiencewithothers.We’reinareally exciting time as momentum is building, more and more studentsarecomingoutandwe’reseeinglivesbeingchanged.

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YOUTH MINISTRYAllysin Van YsseldykYouth Pastor

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EveryThursdaywesayourmantraandourfiveguidelinesforouryouthprogram, “We are unconditionally loved, to unconditionally love:

1. HAVE FUN2. RESPECT3. PARTICIPATE4. CREATE A SAFE PLACE5. DO NOT SAILOR TALK

Withthesethingsasourguidelinesforthenightit’samazingtoseetheenvironmentourstudentshavecreatedwhereanyoneiswelcome,everyoneisincluded,andwestrivetoonlysaythings that building each other up. It makes for a place that anyone is able to come and experience the incredible life changing love of Jesus.

It has been so fun to be part of the creating and building of a youth ministry at Niagara Worship CentreandI’msoexcitedabouteverythingGodhasdone.ButI’mevenmoreexcitedforthefuture of the youth ministry here and the things that are next. I truly believe that the best is yet to come.

Allysin Van Ysseldyk

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRYSusan KrygerDirector of Children’s Ministry

NWCKidzhadanotherexcitingyearin2018!!!Everyweekwewelcomedchildrenwhowereea-gerandreadytolearnmoreaboutGod.OnatypicalSundaymorningwehad50ormorechildreninattendance.Ouramazingvolunteersmadeitpossibleforustoprovideclassesforeach of the children.

EachweekweprovideageappropriateBiblicallearningforeverychildinalovingenvironment.Thechildrenaredismissedtotheirclassesbasedontheirageandtheyarepresentedwithdifferent Bible stories and practical truths that they can apply to their lives. During 2018, I had

thejoyofgettingtoknowmanyofthechildren.Everytimetheycometochurchtheylookforwardtotellingtheirteachersabouttheirweekandtheexcitingthingsthatarehappeningintheirlives.Wealsospendtimeeveryweektalkingabouttheirprayerrequestsandprayingforeachother.ItissoamazingtowitnessthechildrenprayingfortheirfriendsandfamiliesandrecognizingthatwehavealovingGodwhoanswerstheirprayers.

OurmonthlyKidznightprogramhascontinuedtobethehighlightofthemonthformanyofthechildrenwhoattend.Onthefirst WednesdayofthemonthwewelcomechildrenfromNWCandalsothosewhodonotregularlyattendonSundaymornings.WespendtimeeachnighttalkingaboutwhatitmeanstobeaChristianandtheexcitingplansthatGodhasforeachofus.Wealsofilltheeveningwithfungames,coolcraftsandlotsofyummysnacks.AtNWCKidzwearealwayslookingforwaystoreachmorechildrenforJesus.

VacationBibleSchoolhasbecomeamuchanticipatedweekeverysummer.VBS2018wasanamazingweekwithover90childrenregistered.Wewereabletoprovideafunfilled,FREEweekforchildrenenteringJK,allthewayuptograde6.ManyofthechildrenwhocameoutdonotattendourchurchandforsomeofthemitwasthefirsttimetheyweretoldaboutJesus.Itwasanincredibleopportunity to present the gospel to the children from our

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRYSusan KrygerDirector of Children’s Ministry

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During2018,wealsohosted4familymovienights.Weprovidethesemovienightsfreeofchargeincludingthepopcorn,snacksanddrinks.InDecemberwehostedourhighestattendedmovienightwithover100people!Thisisapracticalandfunwayforustoopenourdoorstothecommunity. We continue to encourage everyone to invite their friends and neighbours to these funfillednights.

Finally,IwouldliketotakeamomenttorecognizethevolunteerswhohelpoutinChildren’sministry.ItwouldnotbepossibletooffertheSundaymorningclassesandeventswithoutyou!!!YouarethereasonweareabletoshareGod’slovewithsomanychildreneachandeveryweek.

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CELEBRATE RECOVERYIsobel Stiles Celebrate Recovery Leader

Hello church family,

CelebrateRecoverywillbecelebratingtenyearsinministryonMarch2019.Thankyouforyourcontinuedprayersandongoingfinancialsupport.

Overthepasttenyears,wehaveseenGodchangeandhealmanyindividualsthroughthisministryandlastyearwasnoexception.Lastyearwesawasteadyflowofpeoplecomethroughtheprogram.Inadditiontotrainingupseveralnewleaders/mentors,wesawmanyindividualssuccessfullycomplete the program. Those graduates have remained free oftheirissuesthattheywerebattlingandarecontinuingtheirwalkwiththeLordbypursuingtheirpurposesoutsideCR.Sogreat! We also had several Americans attend our program this last year.Thiswasveryexcitingforus-ourprogramwasknownacross the international border. They attended both the weeklymeetingsaswellasourmonthlyleaderstrainingses-sions. They have returned across the border to start meetings tohelpthosestrugglingintheirowncommunity.Wecurrentlyhave11leaderswhohavebeentrainedtodisciplethosestruggling.Wealsohavetwonewleadersjustfinishingup their discipleship training. Thenumberonequestionwegetaskedis,“Is CR just for people struggling with addictions?”Theansweris,“NO!”CRisforeveryoneandforallissuesincludingaddictions.Themostcommonissuesweseearepornography addiction, emotional and addictive problems stemming from sexual, verbal and physical abuses, codependency, anxiety and depression.

Beloved I pray that you will prosper and be in health just as your soul prospers. 3 John 1:2Thebiblesaysthatthereisaconnectionbetweenyoursoul(mind,willandemotions)andyourhealthandprosperity.Manyoftheproblemsoremotionalissuespeoplearedealingwitharecomingfromtheirsouls,butmostneverknowit,sotheydon’ttakeactionthatcouldsetthemfree.GodsaysinHosea 4:6 “my people perish for lack of knowledge.”

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CELEBRATE RECOVERYIsobel Stiles Celebrate Recovery Leader

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Ourpurposeistoprovideasafeandconfidentialplacewhereindividualscangethelpthroughsmallgroupsupportandoneononementoring.WemeeteveryTuesdayforworship,biblicalteaching, personal testimonies and small group sessions. Our lessons cover many topics such as, whyarewestillstrugglingifJesushasalreadydoneeverythingforusthroughHisdeathburialandresurrection,howdoestraumaandsinwoundyoursoul,theimportanceofGod’spresence,thedifferencebetweenspiritsoulandbody,whymustwerepentandforgive,whatdoestheBiblesayweshoulddowhilewe’restillstruggling. Our free monthly Hotmeal community outreach dinners are currently serving 70 to 80 individualsandfamilies.WereceivedadonationfromtheNiagaraCommunityFoundationwhichallowedustopurchaseabadlyneedednewBBQwhichwenowsharewiththechurch.Wehaveseenarealsenseofcommunitydevelopwithourguestswhohaveevenstartedbringinginfoodtohelpout.Thatisamazing.Ourleadersandvolunteershavebecomefamiliarwiththeregularsandwonderfulrelationshipsareforming.Thishasgivenusmanyopportunitiestoprayforthem.We have even had some come to us for prayer.

WeopeneveryHotmealdinnerwithashortpersonaltestimonyfollowedbyanopportunityforpeople to commit their life to Christ. We have had over 15 salvations this past year. The number ofparticipantsattendingourweeklymeetingsis25to40,whichisanincreaseofabout30%!A big thank you goes out to our Hotmeal volunteers and to the many local businesses that are donatingfinances,foodandpersonalcareitems.WestartedaFREEdonationtable,whereweprovide blankets, shampoo, socks, toothpaste, hats, scarfs and Christian books to all those attending. Your donations are greatly appreciated. We are asking each church family to consider donatingjustoneoftheabovementioneditemseverymonth.Togetherwedomakeadifference.

If you are hurting or struggling in any area of your life come and check us out. GodhasaplanandpurposeforyourlifeandHeneedsyouwell.

Isobel Stiles

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EXPENDITURE BREAKDOWN2018 Ministry Expenditures Total: $467,010

2018 Ministry Expenditures Actual

Personnel

Administrative

Facilities

Ministries

Missions

Tithes & Offerings

$179,496

$41,048

$104,777

$62,882

$29,319

$49,488

Total $467,010

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

$316,430

$343,400

$378,269

$443,065

$480,198

Tithes & Offerings (not including missions offerings, rental or other income)

Personnel

• Salaries&wages$167,028 • Employeebenefitsandloveoffering $12,468

Administrative • Seminars, conferences, pastoral expenses $1,738• Staff development $5,679• Travel expense $973• Advertisingandwebsite $741• Bank charges and interets $5,684• Equipment rental $1,186• Insurance $5,671• Caretaker supplies and kitchen $1,617• Office,printingandpostage$6,465• Professional fees $4,540• Sales tax $4,657• Telephone and internet $2,097

Facilities • Amortization$34,694• Interest on long-term debt $13,047• Light,heatandwater$16,914• Repairs and maintenance $30,893• Specialprojects/renovations$9,229

Ministries

• Church literature and material $9,603• Church ministries $44,019• Special events and functions $9,260

Missions

• PAOC missions $8,400• Special mission projects and support $20,919

Tithes & Offerings

• PAOC tithes $46,018• Guestministriesandaccommodations$3,470

2018

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NIAGARA WORSHIP CENTRESupplementary InformationDecember 31, 2018

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6846 Frederica StreetNiagara Falls, OntarioL2G1E2

Tim Klassen Lead PastorJoe Jones Worship Pastor Allysin Van Ysseldyk Youth Pastor Susan Kryger Children’s Ministries Director Anneke Jones Graphic Design & Worship MinistryJennifer Melville Office Administrator & Book Keeper

Leslie JagganPeter Kryger Ken Maynard John NadonBen Poku HarlandSchultz Doris Stark

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Canadian Imperial Bank of CommerceLundy’s Lane and Leonard AvenueNiagara Falls, OntarioL2G1T8