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2019 Annual Report

Our facility here on Bayview Avenue is a complex building. It has multiple space users in addition to us, including
three other congregations. It is a blessing to us. Much has happened over the past few years- all in the spirit of
renewal- all in the spirit of looking after that which has been entrusted to us. Much has been done inside and
now is the time to focus on the outside. Trinity has been known nationwide and beyond as a welcoming church-
open door, open heart. Now we want to move that spirit of welcome fully into the spirit of invitation to build
on being even more inviting than we already are. The difference being, welcome, first puts the onus on a person
to come to us. Invitation, first puts the onus on us to go to a person. Session has brought to life a Connection
Ministry with this sole purpose – to be sure that there is that connection between us and those who are not yet

a part of us in the unity of the Holy Spirit. The ‘connection’ is all about evangelism and church growth, all about
visibility and awareness, all about invitation.

Trinity Presbyterian Church York Mills established in 1953 – alive and well in 2019 – Alive and well and looking
out on a great year ahead!

James Waddell, Convener of the Operations and Human Resources Ministry spoke of the linkage between where
we have been and where we want to go. He noted what has been done in 2018 is well set out in the Report.
What Session has been working on is represented in the proposed 2019 Budget that the Treasurer will present.
Here is the story behind the budget. In order to be inviting, we must be sustaining and carefully manage our

Human Resources. We are well served by Melvin Suwarno and Vandy Misael. They power us to be open to more
rentals and this will power our ministry programs. As we learned from St. Andrews Presbyterian Church a few
years ago, well-paying tenants can power the programs at Trinity. We are stewards of a large useful property,
entrusted to us, that we can use to power our church. Because of the rentals we can commit to adding the new
positions described by Kirk. It is very exciting. Please know that your church is well provided for and well
maintained. It is pivotal that we build a strong staff and good tenants; we value our current staff and look
forward to new programming staff.

Finance and Stewardship Ministry Report: Russ McKay made a motion, seconded by Robin Campbell, that the

Finance and Stewardship Ministry Report, inclusive of the 2018 Financial Statements and the 2019 Budget, be
received and considered. Carried.

Russ presented the 2018 Financial Statements beginning with Reasons for a Successful Financial Year:
1. The General Fund income exceeded expenses by $21,923.
2. The resultant surplus of $21,923 repaid to Growth Fund.
3. Offerings while a bit below budget still reflect the generous support of the congregation.
4. Montessori lease and rentals of $43,200 (difference maker between deficit and surplus).
5. Rentals (Non-Montessori) met budget.
6. Establishment of major repair fund.

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