Dealing with church finances is always a challenge.
Asking Platte Woods Church members and constituents to make a formal financial commitment to support the ministry of the church allows the Finance Committee to develop a plan for how we are going to pay the bills. Then by carefully reviewing the income received the Finance Committee is able to responsibly conduct the business of our church.
Filling out a commitment card is an indication of the financial support intended to be provided by an individual or family. Certainly there are circumstances in which financial positions change in individuals’ lives. In such cases the church understands changing the commitment intended for the church.
The fall commitment card process has been a focus of our church during October. Commitment cards for 2009 have been received and continue to arrive.
Thanks to the dedication and generosity of the Platte Woods Church family we so far have received the following commitment for 2009:
258 commitments equaling $967,893 (as of 11/6/08)
75 new commitments
57 increased commitments
How does this compare to last year?
$41,189 more in commitments than 2008
75 new commitments received
57 commitments increased from 2008
14 fewer commitments received than 2008 (as of 11/6/2008)
91 commitments from 2008 have not yet responded (as of 11/6/08)
The Finance Committee will soon be finalizing the 2009 budget given these commitment results.
So, THANK YOU to those who have provided commitments to the Platte Woods Church. For those still contemplating making a commitment for 2009, please give serious consideration to contemplation. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know.
Dealing with church finances is always a challenge.
