The 2011-12 fiscal year is over and a new year has begun. 2011 was a difficult year for congregations, as evidenced by the decrease in giving to the conference—$80,000 below expectations. This is also reflected in the $75,000 decrease in forecasted giving from congregations for the new year. So, the conference budget continues to tighten its belt for the next year.
A sampling of the various activities of the conference during the months of December and January:
- $10,500 in Missional Operational Grants (MOG) was disbursed during this period to Providence, Rockhill, Doylestown, and New Hope Fellowship congregations. $513 in assistance was also granted to Nueva Vida Norristown New Life for the production of a video about the congregation and the financial need they are facing.
- LEADership Minister Steve Kriss along with LEAD Advisor Donella Clemens led a congregational review of Whitehall in January, as part of the process for strengthening our congregations.
- Conference Prayer Coordinator Sandy Landes met with prayer leaders and teams from three congregations and continues to lead a weekly prayer gathering at the conference center.
- In December, the conference jointly hosted the annual pastor appreciation breakfast at West Swamp Mennonite Church along with Eastern District Conference.
Another tidbits:
The conference is in the middle of processing the sale of the development rights to Indian Creek Farm, the proceeds of which will be used to reduce the debt on the Souderton Shopping Center, which in turn will free up some additional funds for subsidizing conference ministries.
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Operating Budget, Feb. 2011-Jan. 2012 (unaudited) |
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| Actual | Budget | Last Year | 2012-13 | |
| Revenue | $791,116 | $851,318 | $894,712 | $817,091 |
| Expenses | $841,272 | $815,368 | $902,030 | $788,835 |
| Line of Credit Payment | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Net | ($75,156) | $10,950 | ($32,318) | $3,256 |
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