1. Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church
Finance Committee Ian Doyle (Treasurer), Julie Kelly (FWO Secretary), Andy Ross, John Gibson and Rev. Chris Kennedy.

2. Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church
Financial Position 2017 Projected Income €140,500 Projected Expenditure €145,500 Expected Deficit €5,000 Response to Letter €1,310 (so far)

3. Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church
2017 Expected Income
FWO €95,500
Tax Rebate €30,000
MHR Fund €15,000
Total €140,500

4. Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church
Breakdown of 2017 Expenditure
Salaries (Minister/Youthworker/Organist): €88,000
Buildings (Insurance/Repairs/Light & heat): €25,000
Assessments (PCI): €27,000
Miscellaneous: € 8,000
Total €145,000

5. Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church
But what about future years?
2018 Expected Expenditure: €145,000
MHR Fund of €15k ceases
Tax Rebate: assume no change €30,000
Amount required from congregation in 2018: €115,000 (2017: €95,500)
Increase of €19,500 or 20% compared to 2017

6. Giving in Grace Reading: Luke 19: 1 – 10
Key principle: a biblical theology of giving
Not fundraising from others but stewardship by God’s people
Not a budget fix but building a culture of generosity in the church
Not just resourcing ministry and mission but an aspect of discipleship

7. Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church
What does this mean?
Increase of 20% over 2017 FWO income

8. Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church
What does this mean?
Increase of 20% over 2017 FWO income
€5 per week from each of 75 FWO subscribers

9. Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church
What does this mean?
Increase of 20% over 2017 FWO income
€5 per week from each of 75 FWO subscribers
Currently a small % of the congregation are giving a large % of the income
In 2017, 21% of FWO members have given 62% of income

10. Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church
What does this mean?
Increase of 20% over 2017 FWO income.
€5 per week from each of 75 FWO subscribers.
Currently a small % of the congregation are giving a large % of the income
In 2017, 21% of FWO members have given 62% of income
Increase FWO subscribers, so if you are not one, consider joining.

11. Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church
What does this mean?
Increase of 20% over 2017 FWO income.
€5 per week from each of 75 FWO subscribers.
Currently a small % of the congregation are giving a large % of the income
In 2016, 21% of FWO members have given 62% of income
Increase FWO subscribers, so if you are not one, consider joining.
Improve regularity of giving by use of a Standing Order.

12. Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church
2016 FWO Income
19 members gave less than €5 per week

13. Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church
2016 FWO Income
19 members gave less than €5 per week
The average of this group is €131 p.a.

14. Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church
2016 FWO Income
19 members gave less than €5 per week
The average of this group is €131 p.a.
Bring that up to €250 p.a. means an extra €119 – but if a taxpayer, then Revenue adds another €112!

15. Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church
What will your response be?
Pray that God would help us meet our budget for 2018.
Prayerfully consider your giving for the coming year, bearing in mind what is required to run the Church.