Church Finance Meeting Minutes
Church Finance Meeting Minutes
Date: March 15, 2051
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Church Conference Room
Attendees:
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Thomas Carter (Chair)
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Lisa Evans (Treasurer)
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[Your Name] (Secretary)
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Anna Roberts (Committee Member)
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Rebecca Lewis (Committee Member)
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Samuel Wright (Committee Member)
Absent:
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None
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Thomas Carter at 6:05 PM.
2. Opening Prayer
Lisa Evans led the group in an opening prayer.
3. Review of Previous Meeting Minutes
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The minutes from the February 10, 2051, meeting were reviewed.
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Motion: To approve the minutes as read.
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Seconded by: Anna Roberts
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Vote: Unanimously approved.
4. Financial Reports
Treasurer’s Report:
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Lisa Evans presented the financial statements for February 2051.
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Total income for the month was $18,500.
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Total expenses were $14,300, resulting in a net income of $4,200.
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Noted increased donations due to recent outreach initiatives.
Budget Review:
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A detailed review of the current budget was conducted.
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Proposed adjustments included increasing funding for the youth ministry and outreach programs due to community demand.
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Action Item: Lisa will revise the budget and present it at the next meeting.
5. Fundraising Initiatives
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Rebecca Lewis reported on the success of the recent Spring Fair, raising $2,000.
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Upcoming events include a Community BBQ and a bake sale scheduled for April 30, 2051.
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Action Item: Anna Roberts will coordinate volunteers for the Community BBQ.
6. New Business
Financial Policy Review:
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A discussion on updating the church’s financial policies was initiated, particularly regarding expenditure approvals.
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Proposed revisions will be distributed for review before the next meeting.
Audit Preparation:
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The committee discussed preparations for the annual financial audit scheduled for June 2025.
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Action Item: Lisa Evans and [Your Name] will compile the necessary documentation for the auditors.
7. Next Meeting
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The next Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for April 12, 2051, at 6:00 PM.
8. Closing Prayer
The meeting concluded with a closing prayer led by Samuel Wright.
Minutes submitted by:
[Your Name], Secretary
Date: March 15, 2051
