1. 1 Stewardship 2009 Annual Report & 2010 Budget Presentation Stewardship Ministry Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. 1 Peter 4:10

2. 2 Stewardship Ministry Mission Statement: To gather in the gifts of the church and ensure they are cared for and used in ways that allow our church to provide a warm and inviting place of worship and fellowship, while supporting our missions and the many programs we offer. Ministry Goal: To encourage a Stewardship of abundance as a faithful response as we grow in understanding that all we receive is a gift from God. Ministry Members: Tanya Bray, Debbie Hegmann, Terry Hughes, Hal Jones, Bill Standish, Linda Standish, Hanora Sullivan New Ministry Members 2010: Lou Anne Blanchard (& Don!), Bill Cooke, Kevin Trent

3. 3 Financial Picture 2007-2009 YEARINOUTDifference Personal Pledges PP % of “OUT” 2007$142,552$151,402-$8,850$85,03356% 2008$165,519$193,239-$27,810$108,13956% 2009$137,867$141,565-$3,702$87,92462% Due to our unique financial situation in 2009, we did not need to dip into our investment funds to meet our obligations this year!

4. 4 Your Pledge is: Your response to God’s goodness in your life A commitment to this community Essential Necessary for budgeting at FPC Consistent, First, Proportionate, Faithful Cheerfully given!

5. 5 Financial Picture 2007-2009

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8. 8 So where did the “extra” money go?? $13,928.00 – personnel salaries $ 5,000.00 – supply pastors (beyond budget) $ 6,600.00 – PNC costs (beyond budget) $26,000.00 – operating account Dec 31. $51,528.00 (remember that in past years we had to supplement the budget with $15,000.00 drawn from our investment account to get through the summer months) $24,000.00 – unfulfilled pledges! $75,528.00 ($73,288 budgeted for pastor salary)

9. 9 2010 Budget INOUTDifference Personal Pledges PP % of “OUT” $103,264$158,243$55,979$78,56850%

10. 10 2010 Budget

11. 11 2010 Budget Essentials $103,772Staff $ 21,850B&G $ 4,600Manse $ 5,222Per Capita $ 925Worship & Music $ 3,270Christian Ed. $ 9,000Mission $148,639

12. 12 B&G Essentials $4,250Insurance $5,000Oil $2,800Electric $5,000Snow plowing $1,800Garbage $ 500Water/sewer $2,500Cleaning $21,850

13. 13 Pledge Primer 2009 weekly average receipts = $2268.00

14. 14 Pledge Primer 2009 weekly average receipts = $2268.00 7 families accounted for over half (55%) of pledged income

15. 15 2010 Pledges thus far… 2010 weekly average receipts = $1510.00

16. 16 2010 Pledges thus far… 2010 weekly average receipts = $1510.00 8 families accounted for over half (54%) of pledged income

17. 17 Going forward Operating costs $158,243/52 weeks = $3,043/week Expected revenue $103,264/52 weeks = $1986/week $103,264/3,000 per week = 34 weeks Additional assets:Cash: $25,581 Investments : $32,656

18. 18 WHY? What happened to our pledged support? Why are we missing $24,000 in pledges for 2009? Why aren’t people responding? Why only 35 pledges in 2010? Is there another way, a better way, to approach Stewardship at FPC? SUGGESTIONS – IDEAS – INPUT We need to hear from you! For what they had already brought was more than enough to do all the work. Gen 36:7

19. 19 What can YOU do? Fulfill 2009 pledge Pledge to the 2010 campaign Raise pledge for the 2010 campaign Invite folks to come back to FPC Invite new families to visit FPC PRAY! …so they filled them to the brim. John 2:7

20. 20 What else can YOU do? We are looking for ideas Fund raisers: pancake breakfasts, dinners, penny socials, white elephant sale, etc. Cost cutting strategies  DIY! What can YOU commit Time: join a committee/ministry – bring fresh eyes and ideas to bear on our situation Skills: money management, fund raising, etc Sweat: cleaning crew, mowing lawn – share the work! Join your FPC community anew and take on this challenge with energy and joy! Please provide feedback on the cards supplied

21. 21 There is some good news! Capital Campaign 28 families pledged in 2009 $10,724.00 deposited in 2009 2-year total - $20,214.00 Spent $11,847.00

22. 22 Thank You! For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21