SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025
Annual Report | AGM Documents | Proxy Voting | FAQs
The Church Council invites you to the Waterloo site to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) to celebrate God’s faithfulness this past year, to make key decisions and to hear more about the next season at WMB. Both sites will come together for one combined service at 10AM at our Waterloo Site to worship, pray, and learn together. Lunch, coffee and tea will be provided immediately following the service, followed by our Annual General Meeting. Check in will begin at 12:30PM.
AGM LUNCH
We’d love for you to join us for a light lunch before our Annual General Meeting on Sunday, October 19! Immediately following our 10AM combined service at the Waterloo Site, lunch will be served from 11:30AM–12:30PM. A suggested donation of $5/person will help cover the cost of food. You can pay online in advance or on the day of the event with cash. Please register by October 17.
This luncheon is a great opportunity to connect with others in our church family, enjoy fellowship, and then stay to be part of our Annual General Meeting.
We’re so excited to share this year’s Annual Report with you! As you flip through the pages, you’ll catch a glimpse of the many ways God has been at work in and through WMB and KMB this past year. We’re filled with gratitude for all He has done in our church family, our ministries, and our neighbourhoods. And as we look ahead, we do so with great expectation, trusting that God will continue to move powerfully among us in the year to come!
2024/25 Annual Report
AGM Documents
Please ensure that you have reviewed the information below prior to attending the AGM.
Participation
Finance
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Actual overall spending exceeded overall income, resulting in a deficit for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
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The overall 2025-2026 budget presented at AGM is a balanced budget. Planned spending matches projected income.
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No. The 2025-2026 budget has 28% of projected spending allocated to external ministry. This is similar to where we were in 2024-25.
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The childcare centre is a separate legal entity from the church. Operating expenses for the centre are fully funded by the government and parental fees. The childcare centre will pay rent to WMB for use of the facilities. This rental income is not included in the budget as it is expected to be used to cover any mortgage debt (if approved) incurred for renovation costs.
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The childcare centre is a separate legal entity from the church. It will have it's own budget separate from the church. The childcare will pay rent to WMB. This rent will be used to cover the expected mortgage debt. Once the mortgage is paid off, this revenue will be included in the budget and is expected to be put towards funding external mission.
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The 2025-26 Budget is a "bare-bones" budget, meaning cuts have been made as much as possible to be able to accomplish the needs of ministry. Budgeted revenue represents what is needed to meet these basic needs. We are asking the Lord to provide more revenue than we have budgeted so that we can rebuild cash reserves and live into our goal of becoming more of a "50/50" church.
Questions? See the Frequently Asked Questions section below, or contact the Church Council at churchcouncil@wmbchurch.ca.
* a full-detailed budget is available upon request
PROXY VOTING
If you are a Member who is unable to attend the AGM you can have another Member vote on your behalf by submitting a proxy form to the Church office no later than 4pm on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Download a fillable Proxy form at the link below, request a hardcopy by contacting Lisa Matthews, Director of Administration, at lisamatthews@wmbchurch.ca or call the church office at 519-885-5330.
Q&A Sessions
Other Questions
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Yes! If you’re curious about our financial statements, next year’s budget, or proposed bylaw updates, join us for a Q&A right after the Sunday service at each site on October 5th and 12th. Bring your questions, share your thoughts, and let’s explore these together!
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? Follow the link below for responses to some frequently asked questions.
For further information, contact the Church Council at churchcouncil@wmbchurch.ca
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Legal voting Members are eligible to vote on motions for WMB. If you are a Member who is unable to attend the AGM you can have another Member vote on your behalf by submitting a proxy form (see above) to the Church office no later than 4pm on Thursday, October 16, 2025. If you would like to confirm that you are a legal voting member ahead of the AGM, please contact membership@wmbchurch.ca.
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Join us at one of our in-person Q&A Sessions at each site after the services, October 5 and 12!
You may also contact churchcouncil@wmbchurch.ca with any additional questions. You may also call the church office at 519-885-5330 and your question will be forwarded to the Church Council for us to reply. We may include your question here for others to reference.