In the pages of our 2024 Annual Report, you will find highlights of the ministries that took place at IPC in the last year. We hope that you will recognize all the ways that God is at work in and through this wonderful church, not only here at 3100 Highland Avenue South, but also around the world.
During 2024, we welcomed 57 new members plus 22 confirmands into our church family and celebrated 35 baptisms. We also said goodbye to 27 of our members who are now a part of the Church Triumphant. We held a sold-out 75th Annual Holiday House Tour which raised funds to support women, children, and IPC food ministries.
We had record participation in our Grace Groups as we studied the “I Am” statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John during Lent and The Prodigal God by Tim Keller in the fall. And as a result of your generosity, we were able to build a new, safer playground for the church and Day School.
Our congregation also continued to engage enthusiastically in the mission of Jesus Christ around the world in 2024. We sent missionaries to Mexico (Chiapas), Malawi (Nkhoma), Kenya (Nairobi), Zambia (Mwandi), as well as the Dominican Republic.
Highlights on the staff front included the December arrival of our new Associate Pastor for Discipleship, the Rev. Nicole Newton. The Rev. David Seamon became our Associate Pastor for Mission and Outreach following Melissa Self Patrick’s departure as Director of Community Ministries, which David is now leading. Lea Anne Hardy was promoted to Director of Operations and Administration after the departure of Stephanie Heupel. Vanessa Woods retired as our head housekeeper after 43 years of service to our church.
No one will ever forget our Pastor in Residence, the Rev. Dr. Thomas K. Tewell, who filled in for two months during Rev. Long's sabbatical, preaching inspiring sermons on the Seven Deadly Sins and teaching a Sunday school series on the parables.
Finally, due to your generosity, we finished the year in a very strong position financially. The Holy Spirit is clearly on the move at IPC, and our best days are yet to come.
2024 Annual Report
Discover the highlights of our ministries in the 2024 Annual Report, showcasing how God has been actively working through IPC over the past year.
