2019 Budget—Good News Highlights

by Martha Seagram

Let’s celebrate God’s goodness and generosity as we give back a portion to him! Due to your generosity, these items were included in the budget:

• $25,000 to Outreach (now part of operating budget)

• $25,000 to capital reserve fund for future needs

• Raises for staff and clergy

• Much-needed new computer and software for financial administrator

• New software and increased hours for communications director

• Increases funded in Worship and Music, Education, Inreach, Strengthening Parish

• New shelving and curriculum for new Godly Play room

• New staff hired at no additional cost for Children and Youth (due to Slocomb’s reduced hours)

• Hot water heater for kitchen plus additional $4,000 in facility maintenance

• Background checks funded to comply with Safe Church guidelines

• Volunteer sexton—time and talent are being offered to augment cleaning service

Stewardship is heart work—and we love you!!