The Finance and Stewardship Committee is responsible for promoting the financial support of the church’s ministry and programs as an expression of our gratitude for the God-given blessings we receive. The committee is also charged with the following tasks:
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Develop an annual spending plan based on the requests of the various service and program groups.
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Promote and support fundraising efforts.
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Oversee the work of the Financial Secretary and Treasurer through monthly reports and periodic meetings.
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Organize a committee of Sunday morning counters of unrelated persons and separate from the Financial Secretary and Treasurer.
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Secure an annual audit of the financial records.
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See that expenditures are consistent with the spending plan.
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Assure that the expressed wishes of donors are faithfully carried out.
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Adopt procedures for the security of all funds and financial instruments.
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Provide periodic individual giving reports to the congregation.
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File an annual report with the Charge Conference.