Summary of the Session Meetings – September 2018
- Treasurer Troy Ivey gave a report on the current fiscal condition of the church.
- Contributions continue to fall behind last year’s pace by approximately 22%.
- Troy presented the second edition of the 2019 budget proposal.
- There was a lengthy discussion with an eye on making cuts to help balance the budget.
- Previous Sessions have already taken advantage of all possible cuts in an attempt to maintain a balanced budget.
- The Session decided that, with the exception of a few minor changes, we will adopt the deficit budget at the December Session meeting.
- Troy will present a budget update to the congregation at the November potluck supper.
- The Session approved a Bible study based on “Advent in Narnia Reflections on the Season” by Heidi Havercamp.
- The Session has signed an amendment to the purchase agreement with Drury that will allow Drury to purchase the property at 7608 Shallowford Road.
- The property will be turned over to New Hope when we close on the sale of our church property to Drury.
The next Session meeting will be December 16th.