RECTOR’S ANNUAL REPORT
For 2020

Well! Wasn’t 2020 a fun year!!! Six weeks after our 2020 Annual Meeting we celebrated Ash Wednesday, and enjoyed wonderful music for the first Sunday in Lent – and, then, Covid-19 hit us, and we had to shut down services and ministries.
     It has been quite the rollercoaster as we have scrambled to learn, and perfect online services, Sunday School, Adult education and Vestry and Committee meetings. Zoom has become the norm, and has accumulated many jokes around its use! We were determined to “keep going”, and we have, though the journey has been very much longer than we expected. The date of return went from Palm Sunday, to Easter, to “we don’t know when”!! We adapted ministries, rather than shut them down, and we endeavoured to keep our church and buildings Covid-free. Hand sanitiser, masks, thermometers, and other safety equipment was purchased. We held quite a number of outdoor Eucharists in the Summer when the numbers of Covid cases seemed to be diminishing, and we had hoped (and prepared for) indoor services again. However, a surge in cases, and the high-risk factor has continued to keep us away from one another.
     Communication, connection, and spiritual nourishment was very high on our list. You have never had so many pastoral letters from the Rector in one year, and you received more emails than maybe you really wanted!!! Many of the letters were accompanied by the Forward Movement Day by Day booklets; a number of activity packs were delivered to the Sunday School children; Holy Week and Easter packs were sent to households; and many of you were cheered up by the photo of yourself you received with the Stewardship letter.
     The Bishop’s Visitation was postponed, and then cancelled, and Confirmation delayed for our three candidates. Our 150 years of the Episcopal Church in Ogden was very low key (even our celebratory banner got stolen!), but the Bishop did record a message, and toasted us online. Our choir had to stop singing together, but have found ways for some to continue to contribute musically to our Sunday worship. Shepherd’s Bowl, Shepherd’s Fold, and Family Promise were modified, but we continued to serve those most in need. Unfortunately, Alice had to stop her ice-cream ministry at St Anne’s kitchen, we had to close our doors to Narcotics Anonymous, and La Leche, and we had to cancel the annual school visit from North Davis Academy. The Scouts still managed their Ten Commandment Hike, but virtually.
     Sadly a number of our members died this past year, though most from causes other than Covid. Some, like Yvonne Wolfe and Betty Doman were part of our housebound community. Others, like Judy Banks, Jock Glidden, Karen Humphreys, and Vern Bergstrom leave empty pews. Others will be remembered by some of you as members you knew a while ago. We also lost one of our winter visitors, Barry, who with his wife, Sue, enhanced our choir while here to ski. All will be sorely missed.
      Early in the year we said “Farewell” to Mel Trice, who moved with her son’s family for his new job. Mel still considers herself part of the Good Shepherd family, and continues to give regular support. We welcomed some great new members this year, and are excited for them to share the life of Good Shepherd in her active, ‘normal’ mode.
       This was the year that Suzanne Miller jumped through the final hurdles for ordination. Her deaconing service will take place on 29th January, and you can tune into the Zoom service via the new link that you will be sent.
The Miller family have been at Good Shepherd since 2004, and have been hugely active in the life of the parish. Suzanne set up the very successful Shepherd’s Bowl ministry with Bonnie Taylor about five years ago. We shall miss them all very much.
     The Pandemic has been very hard on us all, and even if we haven’t contracted the virus, the emotional and mental toll has been heavy. I know how stressful it has been to be separated from those we love, and also from the place where we find spiritual nourishment, and Christian fellowship. Your clergy have literally ached for you as we are prevented from giving you the nourishment of in person worship, and the Body and Blood of Christ, and being severely limited in visiting the sick, the dying, and the housebound.
     We have also had to negotiate a contentious political climate that has divided the nation, communities, and even families. I am proud of the members of Good Shepherd for the way you have all reached out to one another, stepped up to help others, and the church, and continued to love and care for one another, even when your political leanings have been diametrically opposed. You are examples, not just of civility, but of how a Christian community should work. Many of you are even able to laugh at your differences, realising that there is more that unites us than divides us – and that is the God-given mission of Love. And that love was especially shown by your wonderful generosity towards a family with eleven children at Youth Impact this Christmas.
     And maybe it’s partly our Christ-inspired unity in diversity that has caused us to be blessed with amazing leaders, staff, and busy bees. My task as Rector would have been impossible this year without them. Because of people like our Senior Warden, Jean, assisted by others, we have received substantial grants to assist with staff costs, solar, our outreach ministries, and security. We were also gifted a piece of land, the sale of which should go through next Friday. The proceeds are to fund the renovation of our main kitchen. Jean has also been the reason the pre-recorded services are so well produced. Sue Ann, Lee, Linda, and more recently, Melanie, have had the unenviable task of juggling with all these incoming checks, and how they fit into our spreadsheets. Leslie, Rich and Anita have ploughed through mountains of donated linens, and Anita, with some help from Belle has kept the grounds tidy. Jon Gill has been wonderful with the buildings, spending a great deal of time fixing things, getting things fixed, and being around for inspectors and contractors. The Security Committee has worked its socks off putting together a policy document to make our buildings as safe as possible. Many more of you have stepped up and taken on tasks and roles that have made a real difference this year. I cannot name you all, but I do know who you are!! Thank you!
     As I mentioned earlier, I have been extremely blessed with Good Shepherd’s leaders and staff. This year’s Vestry has been as active, if not more so, than in a normal year. I particularly appreciate their commitment to keep in touch with the members of the church on their phone tree lists. I could not have had better Wardens than Jean and Brenda during this most bizarre year – their qualities are too numerous to mention! Linda took some time off as Covid hit to be with her husband following his heart surgery, but she has worked like a trojan since returning. Christin spends every Friday evening at the church, as well as time at home, producing the music for Sundays and festivals, making our worship experience more uplifting, and the children’s session more enjoyable. Brother Wells joined us just as shutdown happened, taking over from Leslie as Custodian. He is a hard worker, and very amenable. I have appreciated Dr Mark Le Tourneau’s, and Suzanne Miller’s sermons, both for the content, and for the release of my time for other things when they have preached. The Rev. Dcn Patti Sanchez also joined us as the pandemic began. In spite of undergoing two major surgeries this last year, Patti has been a valuable addition to the clergy team. Alongside the usual Deacon duties, Patti has taken on the oversight of our housebound members, keeping in touch with them through letters, cards and phone calls. She chairs the Security Committee and the Adult Education Committee, and has convened a new chapter of Daughters of the King at Good Shepherd. We welcome her husband Rick as well, and hope to get to know him better when we begin to resume normal church gatherings.
     Last, but very far from least, I want to thank my Assisting Priest, Madre Isabel. Not only is she a very caring, pastoral priest to the Latino congregation, she is a delight to work with, a thoughtful, and insightful colleague, who is adaptable, calm, and has a liturgical understanding that makes shared services a pleasure. She is also very patient with my poor Spanish, both in the bi-lingual services, and when I try writing it! Isabel+ is also a lot of fun to be with, and committed to her vocation.
     We do not know what the year ahead holds for us and for Good Shepherd. We hold on to the hope, and pray, that it will not be too many months before we are able to begin in-person services. We are certainly aiming for an in person, outdoor Eucharist for Easter. However, one of the things this last year has taught us is that nothing is certain. Nonetheless, we are a resilient people. We have Christ within us, around us, and rooting for us. All will be well, even if not the way we thought we wanted or expected. We have learned to embrace the unexpected, and the unfamiliar, and to look for the light in the darkness. Like the phoenix, we will rise from this with the promise of new life and new opportunities.
May God bless us on this extraordinary adventure.
Yours faithfully in Christ,

​Vanessa+

Latino Annual Report
During the year 2020 we have strengthened our relationship as members of El Buen
Pastor. During the Summer we celebrated a few Masses together, and this helped us to express
our hospitality. Our relationship with our brothers and sisters of Good Shepherd is in good
condition, which led us to live together as part of our mission in Ogden Utah.
Last year 1 emergency baptism was celebrated. The objective is for people to feel welcome to
the celebration and continue getting closer to the church.
On Sunday I still have bible study, which expresses our spiritual connection with other members
El Buen Pastor.
I visited people in my congregation, and take communion to member in their house. Last year
was a difficult year for everyone, but with God’s help everything is possible: “There is more joy
in giving than receiving”.

Isabel Gonzalez

 Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd – Stewardship Committee.
Annual Report       January 18, 2021
     Completed the Church Fiscal financial Stewardship Campaign with the following results for 2020:

51 Pledges for a total of $157,692.00
Steve Bauter and Matt Dillon attended a conference in Atlanta with sponsorship from the Diocese of Utah.
     Several Seminars were attended with enthusiasm to bring what we had learned back to our congregation.  We had to quickly make adjustments as the pandemic affected us all.  Subsequently we reverted to online services and this limited our impact for some of the in person Stewardship focus.
     The fall financial Stewardship campaign for the 2021 Financial Campaign has completed.  We have received commitments for the following:
42 Pledges for a total of $132,924.00
     We have had a shortfall from years prior due to events surrounding the pandemic including the lack of in person services, estimated at around $35,000 from prior pledge years.
Sincerely,
Steve Bauter & Matt Dillon

Altar Guild Report 2020
     The ministry of the Altar Guild is deeply rooted in Scripture and Church history.  Altar Guild serves the clergy and the congregation by preparing the sanctuary for services and sacraments.  Altar Guild prepares the church and altar table for worship, much in the same way we prepare our homes for family and guests on special days such as birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.  This includes:
- set the table with communion bread and wine
- prepare the vessels, linens, and vestment
- clean up after every service
- organize the sacristy spaces for storage of all the items used
- arrange for flowers and greens to adorn the altar
 -check pew racks and information displays
- hang seasonal frontals, falls, and banners
- polish metal, wash crystal, iron linens
- provide wine, wafers, and hosts
- develop connections and friendships with others as we work
- nurture and deepen our faith
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     This year proved to be unusual for the Altar Guild with many of our typical activities not occurring due to COVID-19 and the inability to gather for worship. We started the year off with usual church services and hosted 2 funerals for fellow parishioners in February and early March. By mid-March, our monthly meetings and service to the congregation was put on hold due to the onset of the pandemic. Our support of worship services resumed briefly throughout the summer when outdoor services were held and is currently again on hold until we are able to safely worship again. Altar Guild members have continued to support the parish in limited and ongoing ways by the weekly changing of the sanctuary lamp and any other needs of the rector or deacon for recorded services. Support this year also included the decorating of the sanctuary for Christmas.
     The Altar Guild typically holds two fund raising events a year to fund all the supplies needed for this ministry. These fundraisers include offering Easter lilies as a memorial or celebration at Easter and Poinsettias at Christmas. These fundraisers did not occur this year due to the inability to gather for worship. The Altar Guild continues to change and maintain the sanctuary lamp each week. The sanctuary lamp is offered for $10 per week as a lovely way to remember a loved one or celebrate a special occasion. If you are interested in purchasing the sanctuary lamp as a memorial, thank offering or in honor of a special occasion, please contact Pat Powell or one of our other members. The guild will continue with the selling of altar flowers when worship services resume.
     We currently have 10 active members. Pat Powell, Rhonda Gill, Anita Brooks, Darlene Nelson, Delores Ottley, Lucy Stretch, Nancy Arnett, Sue Ann Thomas, Billie Wilson and myself. This year we had one of our members, Mel Trice, resign as she moved out of state. When typical worship services resume, we will continue to work in pairs to clean and set up on Saturday and Sunday. We will also resume our monthly meeting and luncheon. We are looking for new members and all are welcome. If you are interested or feel called to this ministry, please contact Vanessa, myself or any Altar Guild member. We would love to welcome you, work with your schedule and provide on the job training.
      We do this work out of love for God, our families, and our church community.
Respectfully submitted,
Melanie Beckstead, Altar Guild Directress


ECW Annual Report For 2020
The ECW Board members agreed to remain in their positions
President-Billie Wilson
Vice President – Barbara McKechnie
Treasurer- Belle Schwarzenbach
Secretary- Marie Kawaguchi
Members-at-large- Melanie Beckstead, Rhonda Gill (new)

We held our annual meeting on March 7, 2020 in Tuttle Hall.
The funds for the 2019 Bazaar were voted to be dispersed as follows.
Good Shepherd Angels- $100
Adopt-a-Ghost $50
Clergy Pantry $50
Parishioner Fund $200
Episcopal Relief and Development- $400
Lantern House $500
Seminary Scholarship $865
Shepherd’s Bowl $500
Shepherd’s Fold $300
St. Anne Ice Cream Nights- $100
Triennial/Provence VIII scholarship $300
YCC $50
Youth Impact $300

We had plans for three additional meetings in 2020.  We were planning for a Fall Bazaar to be held October 2nd and 3rd. Leslie Nielson had volunteer as chairperson for the Bazaar and we had chairs for all the individual activities.   
We were planning an ECW Retreat for June 13th and some Provence VIII board members were planning to attend.
All these plans had to be placed on hold and then cancelled for 2020 as the pandemic progressed.

The ECW board had multiple discussions and it was decided we would try a virtual Bazaar via the Call.  We raffled a set of knitted pumpkins the beginning of November. Then in December, we raffled a handmade Christmas quilt and a Father Christmas. We also took orders for favorite treats from the Bake Shoppe.   
Through these virtual Bazaar activities, we were able to raise $1044.00 for the year 2020. We thank all who supported these activities and hope you had a little fun in the process. Disbursement of this money will be determined in the coming year.
We are hopeful we will be able to resume activities at some point in 2021.
Submitted by Billie Wilson
ECW President

Senior Warden
Annual report 2020
     The vestry barely had a chance to hold its first meeting before the pandemic shut down the state in March and forced Good Shepherd leadership to rethink everything. All of this happened as Holy Week approached.
     We moved services online immediately, and the Shepherd’s Bowl community lunches moved to sack lunches distributed in the community. Volunteers helped cover office phones and mailings for the weeks while the parish administrator cared for her husband, who was recovering from heart surgery. Community life moved to Facebook, the church’s website and email. Our new custodian, Brother Wells, started the week of the shutdown, and this fine worker has not yet had a chance to meet many of you because of circumstances. While he is filling big shoes, he has been a blessing, able to clean the windows this summer and take care of other large projects while the church has not had regular indoor use.
     We were surprised and heartened to see Easter offerings come in at a generous pace and to see faithful members continue their pledges. But the church still was falling short, so the leadership turned to grants to help support operations and move toward goals we had set for 2020. Among those:

• Payroll Protection Program. Good Shepherd received just over $18,000 in a Payroll Protection Program loan that was converted to a grant. This allowed us to pay all employees through April without interruption when it was unclear whether giving would stay at pledged levels if people were not coming to services.
• Homeland Security. Before the pandemic, Good Shepherd had begun exploring a federal Homeland Security grant to improve security at the church. We were fortunate enough to get the groundwork completed before the pandemic shut down the ability to complete required reports, and we were awarded a grant of just over $18,000 to add cameras, outdoor lighting and alarm enhancements. To accompany this, a committee put together a new church security operations plan. These enhancements will be installed over the next couple of years.
• Blue Sky Solar Program. Good Shepherd has been working for several years to secure a grant to add solar panels, and 2020 was the year when we succeeded. Rocky Mountain Power will contribute 80% of the cost of the $70,000 project, and donors have already contributed the 20% cost share that the church needed to provide. This work will begin as soon as issues with the roof on Tuttle Hall have been addressed. Once that happens, we will have information about how much the project is saving the church in dollars and carbon footprint.
• Ogden CARES. With normal fundraisers shut down in 2020, our outreach ministries were left shorthanded even while the needs in the community were on the rise. In November the city of Ogden made federal CARES Act money available to nonprofit groups including churches. Good Shepherd was awarded $20,000, most of which was spent to restock. 
• Ogden CARES. With normal fundraisers shut down in 2020, our outreach ministries were left shorthanded even while the needs in the community were on the rise. In November the city of Ogden made federal CARES Act money available to nonprofit groups including churches. Good Shepherd was awarded $20,000, most of which was spent to restock supplies for Shepherd’s Bowl, Shepherd’s Fold, the clergy pantries, the St. Anne’s ice cream ministry and Family Promise.

     Come May, cases started easing up a bit, and Good Shepherd held services outdoors through the summer. Services moved back online with the cold weather and another surge in COVID cases, but we tried to keep a sense of community through phone calls from vestry members to parishioners. We have since expanded online services to include Holy Eucharist twice a month with the opportunity to receive Communion in the car by driving to the church. Adult Forum has resumed via Zoom, and we are doing a Zoom coffee hour every other week as well.Church members also are welcome to come anytime during regular office hours and use the sanctuary for prayer and meditation, with masks and appropriate social distancing, of course.
     The vestry is committed to encouraging the community of Good Shepherd and supporting the clergy in nurturing spiritual growth. We continue to care for this historic building so that it’s in great shape when we are all able to return and raises our voices to the accompaniment of the pipe organ again.
Blessings,
Jean Norman
Senior Warden

The Good Shepherd Foundation 2020
Report to the 2021 Annual Meeting
The Good Shepherd Foundation was established as a trust in 1983 for the exclusive benefit of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in the protection and maintenance of the properties of the church.  Property is defined as real property with building, landscaping and church furnishings and fixtures used by the church in accomplishing its religious purposes.  Five trustees of the fund are appointed by the Rector with confirmation by the vestry.
80% of the annual income from the trust fund may be spent or disbursed at the discretion of the vestry to accomplish the purposes outlined above.  The remaining 20% of annual income is retained in the trust fund to assure an ever-increasing principal fund. Income from the fund may accumulate within the trust at the discretion of the vestry for use with major projects.  The trust fund is perpetual.
     The value of the Foundation has increased over the years with memorial contributions, columbarium sales and bequests from members of the congregation.
     At yearend 2020 the value of the fund increased to $504,709, up from $442,922 at yearend 2019.
Total income from the fund in 2020 was $19,657, with $15,725 available to the vestry as outlined above.
     The foundation covered over $5,260 in needed expenses during the year, far below the annual income generated within the foundation. The vestry requested Foundation funding for a water heater and upgraded fire control panel.  Due to COVID-19 restrictions and corresponding inactivity in the building normal expenditures usually covered by the foundation were minimal and below budget resulting in a stronger reserve being available for important projects as we move forward.
As you establish or review your estate plans please remember that a bequest to the Foundation as part of your estate planning will help to maintain this beautiful church property in perpetuity.
Richard Bauter
Chairman

Adult Forum
      Adult Forum was abruptly stopped in March 2020 due to the Covid virus. The Adult Forum was revived under the new leadership of Deacon Patricia Sanchez. She initiated classes using Zoom. With that, the book being studied “Forgiven and Forgiving” by L. William Countryman, was completed with the start of Adult Forum in November. The class was taught by Bonnie Taylor.
     Our Advent reading was “Light of the World: A Beginner's Guide to Advent” by Amy-Jill Levine. Our current reading “What Really Matters – 7 Lessons for Living from the Stories of the Dying” by Karen M. Wyatt, M.D. Is being taught by Cynthia Hudgens.
     Adult Forum is being held every Sunday on Zoom from 10:00 to 11:00. It has been well attended averaging 10 or more participants each week.    
EFM
The Education for Ministry (EFM) group meets every Monday using Zoom, at 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm. The EFM group was shutdown for a short while due also to the Covid virus, until Steve Bauter helped the group use Zoom. Thank you Steve. We have 7 members this year. Two members will graduate at the end of this season in May. We hope for new members next year so we can continue the course at Good Shepherd. We need 6 participants each year to continue the program at our church. We invite you to consider this program.

MUSIC ANNUAL REPORT
     What a year this has been! When writing the Annual Report for 2019 and anticipating events in 2020, I thought of all the new things the year would bring—new music for the choir to learn, new guest musicians for special services, and possible collaboration opportunities with other churches in the diocese. Nobody could have predicted that we would have a mere two months of singing together before Covid-19 would alter our music, our worship, and our lives.
     If we had to have a “last Sunday” of singing together, it was a good one. On March 8, the first Sunday in Lent, our choir once again welcomed one of our “regular” special guests, Sarah Wall, to perform the Allegri Miserere with us. That afternoon, our choir traveled to St. Mark’s Cathedral to join with their choir for a Lenten Evensong. It was a wonderful day of music and fellowship, and I hope that in the next year we might be able to have such experiences again.
     Despite the difficulties of 2020, the year did offer new opportunities and brought new choir members. The Reverend Deacon Patti Sanchez joined Good Shepherd, and she has participated with the choir as she has been able. Nannette Rich, who recently moved to Ogden with her husband, has also begun participating with our choir. Technology allowed our choir to stay connected via weekly Zoom meetings, and we were able to sing virtually so that choir anthems were able to continue. Many choir members learned how to use new apps and braved a recording project to provide favorite Christmas hymns for the Christmas Eve service, and we hope to have more similar videos as recorded services continue. This technology also allowed for collaboration with other churches in our diocese. Good Shepherd organized a diocesan-wide Lessons and Carols, which brought together a variety of clergy and musicians for one meaningful service. Future (virtual) collaboration opportunities with musicians from St. Mark’s and All Saints are already underway, and I look forward to having the talents of additional musicians to enhance our worship.
     The children of Good Shepherd have also stayed involved with music. Each week, the children have a “Moment for Music” as part of their Sunday School story, so they are learning new songs that they will be able to sing together once in-person worship resumes. Archie and Sterling Reynolds sang and recorded our Advent Candle Lighting Song for services, and Archie also shared his talents on the piano for our All Saints’ service. I am eager to continue these opportunities for children to grow musically and spiritually as well as to participate in worship services.
     No report would be complete without thanking all of the people who help and support the music ministry with their time, talent, and treasure. My unending gratitude goes to the choir members who faithfully attend meetings each week and have been so willing to find new ways to create music and community. Many thanks also go to the parents who support the children’s choir and music moment; to Jean Norman for blending multiple music videos seamlessly into the service; to Rev. Vanessa Cato for assistance and collaboration in musical planning; to the Reynolds family for being willing to help with any project; to the generous donors who support our organ tuning and supplement our musical budget; and to all others who offer support in countless untold ways. 
     I hope and pray that we will all be together again soon to worship and sing in community and offer sincere gratitude for the continued appreciation of music in our services.
​Christin Baker

Report for Youth Ministry at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 2020
     At the beginning of 2020 the Sunday school had two Anglo classes and one Latino class. Altogether we had about 14 children ages 3 to 11. The Youth Forum had around five members, and two more aging out. Jean Norman and Rachel Poulsen were assisted by Britani Poulsen and Savannah Beckstead. Vanessa+ led the Latino Sunday School once or twice a month, and Josh Reynolds led the Youth Forum.
     By the end of March Sunday School had gone online, and Vanessa+ has recorded reflective Bible stories every Sunday since. These have covered seasonal themes, the gifts and fruits of the Spirit, some parables, and currently the Lord’s Prayer. Parents have expressed appreciation for these weekly sessions, and children from some other churches have also tuned in to watch. Activity packs for some of these sessions have been personally delivered to our children’s families by Vanessa+ and Isabel+. At the end of December the Diocese donated Faith at Home books to all the families, with the offer of an online book club to accompany it.
      It has been harder to provide for our teenagers, and this has been a sadness for us. The Diocese offers some meetings for that age group, but, in spite of encouragement, our teenagers do not seem interested. They will be a priority on our return to in person church.
     Most of our teens and young adults took part in the Outdoor Nativity Pageant on Christmas Eve, along with members from all three Sunday School classes. This was a huge success, in spite of being totally unrehearsed! Thanks go to the grown-ups who helped to set it up and take it down, and to Josh who managed the sound.
      The Teens traditionally organize the Souper Bowl of Caring to raise money for a food program at Super Bowl time. This year it is virtual!! Please support this and help us to raise a nice big sum to give to the Catholic Community Services Food Program, which is desperately in need of donations this year. Send your donation checks to the church, made out to “Good Shepherd” with “Souper Bowl” in the item line. We will also have a big “Soup Pan” available for donations at the Drive-by Communion this Sunday and on 7th February.
     Thank you to all the parents, grandparents, uncles, etc, who encourage the children in your care to discover Jesus’ love and learn to share it. Your role is so important. Please let us know how we might support you more in the spiritual development of your children and youth.
Vanessa+

The Attic  -  Lee Hardy
The Attic has been closed since March and doesn’t expect to re-open until after the pandemic.
Daughters of the King  -  Dcn. Patti Sanchez
Good Shepherd was able to open a new Chapter of the Daughters of the King thanks to the hard work from Deacon Patti
The Clergy food Pantry
They put together 45 bagged lunches that Rev. Vanessa+ gives out to the homeless people that occasionally come to the door. The Cares Grant also enabled the restocking of the pantry that chiefly assists parishioners in need. Job losses, and reduction in hours for some of our parishioners made this ministry particularly vital this year.

Security Committee 2020
The Good Shepherd Security Committee met for the first time in May and were tasked with ensuring our church has an updated Emergency Operation Plan (EOP) as required to ensure the safety of our members while on the property. In seven short months, we created a document that provides emergency phone numbers and guidance on topics such as Evacuation, Fire, Earthquake, Medical Emergencies, Assault, and much, much more. As a result of discussions held with the police and fire departments, we made recommendations to Vestry to improve security within the church. One such recommendation was to incorporate a deadbolt on the Office door with signage to indicate “No Money is Kept in this Office.” There is even a checklist to use in closing the building to ensure we never again forget to lock a door or leave the coffee pot on. The document has been finalized and forwarded to Vestry for approval by February 2021.
Security Committee Members:
The Rev. Dcn. Patti Sanchez, Chair
Jean Norman, Secretary and Grant Writer
Marie Kawaguchi
Cynthia Hudgens
Steve Bauter
Mat Miller
Suzanne Miller
Barbara McKechnie



Building and Grounds Annual Report 2020
Members
Jon Gill
Dyrk Farr
Anita Brooks
Brenda Ruffier
Dan Johnston
     The year started with a turn over from Bill Jordan to Jon Gill. The big project in the early part of the year was to get the kitchen up to health department standards for Shepherds Bowl. The leaking faucets were repaired. The dishwasher was descaled with tubing replaced. Replacement soap, sanitizer and rinse aid were purchased, The non working light above the stove was replaced. A divider was installed in the sinks. The kitchen passed the health department inspection. The fire marshall completed their inspection.
     Covid -19 shut down the scheduled spring clean up. Lawn care bid was finalized with Tate Landscaping. Lawn was fertilized and sprinklers serviced. Backflow pressure inspected by Ogden City. Anita Brooks has single handedly weeded and kept the grounds tended.
     All furnaces and air handlers were equipped with UV Honeywell light/air purifiers with carbon odor filter to kill viruses. Minor gas leak in the boiler was repaired.
     LED lights were installed in the Chapel. Outdoor electrical plug replaced.
     Bids received from Peak Alarm, Master Electric and Pro Edge Security for additional alarms, lighting and cameras for the Homeland Security grant application,
     The water heater replaced. The master utility room and outside shed cleared out. Racks were hung for tools.
     Boards outside the door to chapel are coming off. An inspection for termites was completed and it was just dry rot. Anthony Mueller, restoration and historical specialist was contacted for bid. Work can not start until spring. The sweep on Latino Chapel doors was replaced and the light above door to Sacristy replaced.
     The washer was leaking and the hose was replaced.
     Snow removal bid secured from Scenic Lawns. They did the snow removal last year. Matt Dillon provided snow melt.
     A bid for roof replacement was received at $124,000. This needs to be done this spring.
     A member would like to donate gravel for the outside flower beds. A work party must remove the mulch, lay down new barrier paper and shovel the gravel, or an outside landscaping company must do the work. Ogden City has agreed to allow a pile of gravel dumped on the sidewalk for no more than 24 hours. Awaiting reopening of church.
      There are many projects needing to be completed but the pandemic has shut down all but emergency repairs.
Respectfully,
​Jon Gill

The Angels Program
     The mission of the Angels is to quietly provide help through food or meals for those who are in a moment of crisis such as illness or death, at the request of the Rector or other clergy.  This year has been quiet because of Covid.
     The Angels keep contact with members who are shut in due to ill health or other reasons through cards, visits and occasional gifts. This year Deacon Patti Sanchez has graciously taken over contacting all the shuts ins.
     In addition to the focus on the shut-ins, volunteers deliver meals and host receptions following memorial services for members of the parish. We also sent cards and letters to members of the parish who had a death or illness in their families.
     There are approximately 14 individuals who volunteer and support the Angels program on a regular basis. They help with donations of food and assist with the receptions or wherever they are needed. Our ministry is dependent on these individuals, the generous donations we receive, and financial support from the ECW.

​The Archangel is Amber Chaplin.

Report from the acolytes
      2020 has been a quiet year for the acolytes. The long term goal for the ministry is to encourage the small children we have, to enthusiastically participate in the weekly service.  We have created a program that will set goals for active participation. This includes earning their own Acolyte and Server crosses and lapel pins based on participation and mastery of each roll. As the children grow taller and stronger and meet the goals they will be trained to use the torches and larger crosses. For the older youth acolytes there will be encouragement to participate as server and special incentive to be thurifer for major feasts. We look forward to getting back to that goal when we return to safe in person services.
     For questions or input on the acolytes contact Josh Reynolds

LINEN PANTRY 2020
     I think COVID has changed everything either in small ways or large ways, and is the case with the Linen Pantry.  Thanks to the work of Jean Norman we received part of a grant that boosted supplies up enormously.  Vanessa+ ordered blankets and towels.  We had a large donation from a Mormon stake, very generous. We were very lucky it was right around black Friday so we received lots of new items.... pillows and towels! We will be receiving another large donation as a service project for another stake in Ogden, February 12th.
     Weber Human Services continues to be our largest customers but we have had a few referrals from others.
The biggest news is that Anita Brooks joined our team and is doing an amazing job. So lucky to have her.
     I'm sorry I don't have any actual figures for you but please note we are still alive and needed in our community.
Leslie Nielson



Family Promise 2020
     It has almost been a year since Family Promise has met at Good Shepherd because of Covid.  The city of Ogden has graciously allowed us to house our guests in the empty North Firehouse.  It is smaller and the folks go to their rooms after meals.  We have helped other churches out whose volunteer base has diminished and we have also asked for help from other churches for meals and overnights. Some of the guests have told us that they were afraid to come into the program because they did not want to be exposed to Covid from us!
     There are currently 16 churches and some of those are support congregations.
     Family Promise has had 16 families graduate, the same as last year with an 80% rate of success.  They have focused on shelter, stabilization and prevention.  During this time they also moved to a different location in Ogden.
      Our church was given grant monies and we stocked up on cleaning supplies and of course red cups!!  Also purchased more bedding.
     Thank you for all of your help and support! 
       --Alice Swimm

St. Anne’s Ice Cream Ministry
April 2020 was the last time we were allowed to serve St. Anne's clients ice cream because of Covid.   Our church was granted monies for ministries and so a number of serving purchases were made.
Thanks for your help! 
​--Alice Swimm

SHEPHERD’S BOWL
     Due to Covid, Shepherd’s Bowl has been operating, but in a different way than we began.  Every week, five volunteers get together and make 75 sack lunches for Youth Futures to hand out to the homeless community.  Donations are given from Just Serve, CCS and our volunteers.  We did get another $15,000 grant from the Bishops Storehouse as well. We also received some money from the Cares Grant.
      Suzanne Miller will be moving churches, Barbara McKechnie has volunteered to step forward as lead person.  It has been an honor working with Bonnie Taylor, Good Shepherd, and all of the wonderful volunteers for the past 5 years!  Thank you for all of your support past, present and future.
Warm Regards,
Suzanne Miller
Good Shepherd – Necrology 2020
Diane Dabb Roylance                11 January 2020
Donald F. Powell Jr.                5 February 2020
Karen Humphreys                    10 February 2020
Ellen Pettigrew                    24 February 2020
Judith H. Banks                    3 March 2020
Jocelyn “Jock” Glidden                29 July 2020
Yvonne Wolfe                        1 August 2020
William Russell Schmidt                4 August 2020
Betty Doman                        19 August 2020
John Shigley                          23 December 2020
Vernon Bergstrom                    4 January 2021
2020 Annual Report – Fundraising
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, only one activity was held.
December Scentsy Sale – Net earned $125, plus a $25 donation, totaled $150.

Treasurers Report as of dec. 202w0
Balance Sheet as of December 2020
Proposed Budget for 2021
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If they are still not readable to anyone, sorry.  It's the best my computer skills can muster. 
​ I'd be most happy for you to take over the website for me.
Belle

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Dan Johnston
Hi! I’m Dan Johnston and would ask for your vote for a position on the Vestry of The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. I first attended Good Shepherd on Christmas Eve in 1991. Laura and I were married the next June by Father Scott. I have attended here ever since.
   I have served on Vestry three times, including 2 times as Junior Warden. I am licensed Worship Leader, Lay Eucharistic Visitor, Lay Eucharistic Minister, and Lay Reader. I serve as Lay reader coordinator and lead Monday Morning Prayer. I am on the Buildings and Grounds Committee and Discernment Committee. A number of times I have been a delegate to the Diocese Conventions and have served on the Commission on Ministry.
   We support the Church of The Good Shepherd and its programs financially, spiritually and physically.
   I retired as a fourth grade school teacher and as a lab tech at Chevron Oil Refinery. In my spare time, I enjoy bird watching, wood working, gardening, raising chickens, hiking, camping, traveling, and salsa making.
 
Gabrielle Gaston Llewelyn
Hello! 
 
Wasn't sure if it was supposed to be in first person or third person, so I hope this works!
I was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah and began attending the Episcopal church around 6 or 7. My parents have lived all over the United States and Europe, and although they have worshiped in different churches, they always found the Episcopal Church to be where they felt most at home.
I was baptized at St. Paul's Episcopal Church and attended youth group at All Saints.
In High School, I discovered my love of theatre and graduated from the University of Utah with a BFA in the Actor Training Program.
After college, I met my wonderfully funny and kind wife, Michelle. We were lucky enough to be married at the Church of the Good Shepherd in 2019.
I have always held a strong spiritual outlook, a belief in Christ and done my best to treat others with compassion. 
I am honored to be nominated to serve on the Vestry and hope to bring youthful and unique enthusiasm.
 
 
Michelle Llewelyn
I was born the youngest of 7 to a single mom in American Fork, Utah.  I remember loving going to church as a small child and that I couldn't wait to be baptized (I was a member of the Church of Jesus christ of Latter Day Saints). Although we didn't go to church often, my mom wanted to make sure we knew God loved us and how important it was to have a good connection with Him. 
 
My maternal grandparents had a great influence on me growing up and taught me to try and help others as much as I could and to keep God in my heart.
 
As I grew older I definitely felt like a piece was missing, I continued to keep the connection to God and tried to be a good person. However, I missed going to church, I missed the feeling of the building, the love and connection with other members and the weekly reminder of God's word. I am so thankful and blessed that I found The Church of the Good Shepherd. I truly believe I have found a second family, I was blown away at how loving and accepting the members were and knew early on I had made the right choice. 
 
I am looking forward to seeing what my future brings as a member. 
 
Michelle Llewelyn