Jeff's Journal
Today, members and other regular givers to the church
received their giving statements for 2011.
In your statement is a summary of giving
for the past year compared to whatever pledge that was made.
My family was able to give 17% more than we pledged.
In the areas of special offerings, we could have done better.
I want to thank Charlotte Owens, our Financial Secretary,
for keeping such accurate and comprehensive records,
and for managing our finances so capably.
Last May, when there were was some discontent regarding
simply, the lack of knowledge of our overall financial
situation at the church, Charlotte did a masterful job
of presenting information which satisfied virtually
everyone with whom I spoke about it.
That not only allowed us to proceed with a budget
for 2011, but it set the stage for a dramatic rise in
pledges from the previous year and put us in good
shape for 2012.
The records Charlotte keeps are remarkably detailed.
She has a handle on all our income from
our investments and how all the special funds
work together to bless the church.
She is always glad to answer any question you might
have about the church's finances.
We are very fortunate to have Charlotte giving
oversight and management to the financial
affairs of the church.
Tell her thank you when you see her.
Moving to the deeper places,
Jeff