FIC Forward Congregational BBQ
On Sunday, August 24th, after the 10 am service, we will join together for a BBQ as a family. During this time:
We will affirm the Budget for 2025 - 2026
We will affirm the incoming Elders and Deacons
Pastor Mike will give a concrete vision for FIC’s future ministry efforts
Do not miss this important time of information, vision sharing, and community as a Family in Christ!
FIC Forward - Finances
We would like to share with you in advance some of the financial information we will be affirming that day in advance of the meeting.
Aaron Smith - FIC Executive Director
Thank you for your continued faithfulness to our church!
Weekly, our staff witnesses the commitment of God’s people at FIC to the important practice of stewardship, and this includes your time, talents, and treasures. This faithfulness is a source of fuel that continues to accomplish mighty things at FIC, and allows us, as a family in Christ, to daily live out our shared vision and mission.
While we do have the privilege of following God’s leading daily, our church has to navigate the financial realities that come with living out that mission and vision. We are pleased to report that our church is very healthy, maintains a secure financial footing, and continues to operate within budget limits.
As you will notice on the financial summary chart below, FIC has not spent more than it brought in. Our overall income (yellow line) did not exceed our expenses (green line). While it is true that our projected budget (blue line) for this year was a bit aggressive, our staff had to make cuts over the year that were necessary to operate within our financial means. This speaks to their faithfulness and stewardship of God’s provisions.
That, too, speaks to YOUR faithfulness and commitment to what God is doing at FIC. On behalf of our entire staff, we say THANK YOU!!!
As our church shifts toward a new fiscal year and preparing for our FIC Forward gathering on August 24th after the 10 am service, we also wanted to share the budget in advance of our meeting. You will find the projected budget below as well. This will provide you with the chance to review the numbers prior to the affirmation vote from the congregation.
If you have any questions please contact Aaron Smith at (303) 466-7770.
Summer Serve Day 2025
Ryan Elementary Project List
Event Date: Sunday, August 10, 2024
Location: Ryan Elementary School (5851 W 115th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020)
Event Description:
Join us as we serve Ryan Elementary through practical projects, blessing teachers, students, and staff in Jesus’ name. This is a great opportunity for families, small groups, and individuals to live out our mission together.
Please review the opportunities below and sign up where you can serve.
General Reminders
Bring plenty of water.
Wear paint-appropriate, comfortable clothing.
Families welcome; tasks are matched to age appropriateness.
Faithfulness beats speed: Work safely and thoroughly.
NOTE: EVERYONE BRING A LAWN CHAIR FOR THE 11:00 POST PROJECT BBQ ONSITE!!!
Task 1
Repaint Exterior Doors & Window Trim
Description
Repaint all of the doors and windows trim (N, S, & W sides of building only.)
Start Time
8:00 AM
Supplies to Bring
Paint brushes, rags, container for paint, water bottle
Task 2
Playground Sidewalk Stencil Painting
Description
Ryan has many stencils painted on the playground sidewalk that need repainting. Stencils will be provided.
Start Time
9:00 AM
Supplies to Bring
Paint brushes & skinny rollers, rags, container for paint, water bottle
Task 3
Basketball Court & Four Square Painting
Description
The lines for the 4 baseball courts and 4 four squares need repainting.
Start Time
9:00 AM
Supplies to Bring
Paint brushes, rags, container for paint, water bottle
Task 4
Power Wash Front Entrance
Description
The main front entrance needs to be power washed before doors can be painted.
Start Time
8:00 AM
Supplies to Bring
Power washer and all needed accessories
Task 5
Front Entrance Overhang Stencil Painting
Description
The principal would love to have Ryan’s ‘Hawk Cheer’ painted on the beams of the front entrance overhang.
Start Time
9:00 AM
Supplies to Bring
Ladder, small paint brushes, container for paint, rags, water bottle
Task 6
Paint Swing Set Legs & Parallel Bars
Description
The parallel bars on the playground need repainting, and they’d like all legs on the 2 swing sets painted, too.
Start Time
9:00 AM
Supplies to Bring
Ladder, small paint brushes, container for paint, rags, water bottle
Task 7 & 8
Welcome Back Sidewalk Chalk Art (Kids) & Sweep Gravel & Sand Around Playground
Description
Teachers report to Ryan the next day (the 11th) and having some welcome back to school chalk art in front of the school would be GREAT!
Start Time
9:00 AM
Supplies to Bring
Sidewalk chalk, push broom, water bottle
Task 9
Deep Clean Teacher’s Lounge
Description
The principal would love to spruce up the teacher’s lounge, starting with a good deep clean of all surfaces.
Start Time
8:00 AM
Supplies to Bring
Gloves, cleaning rags and supplies, vacuum, water bottle
Task 10
Paint Teacher’s Lounge
Description
Once the room is clean, it’s time for fresh paint on all four walls of the teacher’s lounge.
Start Time
9:00 AM
Supplies to Bring
Paint brushes, rollers, step stool/small ladder, tarps, rags, water bottle
Task 11
Assemble Teacher Welcome Back Baskets & Cards in Library
Description
Let’s welcome the staff back by writing encouraging notes and assembling bags of goodies for the 60 staff members that work at Ryan.
Start Time
9:00 AM
Supplies to Bring
Bring 10-15 food treats for teachers and staff, ie cookies, bars, muffins, breads (sliced), granola bars, protein bars, etc. Can be home made or store bought and does not need to be individually wrapped. Some gluten free allergy friendly would be great too. Please bring in a container you are ok with not getting back.
Task 12
Prepare & Serve BBQ Lunch
Description
Help set up and serve the post BBQ lunch at Ryan Elementary/Ryan Park
Start Time
10:00 AM
Supplies to Bring
Grills, etc