November, 2015
Dear Church Family Members,
The coming church year may turn out to be an unpredictable year for our finances and our budget. We are facing two problems that demand our attention. The first problem is the bankruptcy filing of Tri-CAP. Since ABCD has extended the lease to June of 2016 the income reduction should not take place until after the June 2016 date. We are actively seeking replacements and ideally, it should be a Head Start type of business. Having said that, we will explore all avenues that meet our needs.
The other problem concerns our bell tower. About twenty years ago, we experienced some concerns about the stones that appear to have vertical cracks in different places. The company installed steel bracing inside the tower walls and repointed some stone joints. They may also have taken out some stones and completely cleaned out the cavity and cemented the stones back in. In any case, new structural damage has been noted, and this demands our attention.
Therefore, we must prayerfully consider our tithes and monetary gifts.
Sincerely,
Charles Huddy
On behalf of the Finance Trustees