Announcements
St. John’s Episcopal Church Sandwich Financial Summary For the Eight Months Ended August 31, 2024
Net Operating Surplus/(Deficit) at the end of August was ($40,797) compared to a budgeted deficit of ($42,789). The $1,992 favorable budget variance results from higher Pledge and Miscellaneous revenue than planned year-to-date (YTD) that is currently offsetting other unfavorable revenue variances and a $908 net unfavorable expense variance. Expenditures are being closely monitored.
Space Use revenue is $1,958 less than planned primarily due to timing of the #161 Main Street renovation, and Fundraising revenue is $2,873 less than planned YTD . . . and we have goals to raise $23,000 more by the end of the year! The Thrift Shop continues to achieve results that are higher than budgeted. A successful July 4 Pancake Breakfast, along with the Summer Breeze Concert Series which brought in $3,000, greatly contributed to fundraising goals. Many thanks go out to all those who donated their time and treasure to make the Concert Series a success – special thanks go out to Deb Roberts, our fearless leader in this endeavor! Celia Bailey-Ochoa, Treasurer
Thank you Kathy Uggerholt and Dee McLaughlin for providing Hospitality goodies and Ice Cream Sundaes for Blessing of the Backpacks service last weekend. Thanks also to Lynn Tozier and Will Hibbard for their efforts coordinating the service. There were a number of families and children in attendance and it was a very special service.
The Caring for Creation Team invites you to the next environmental presentation with Wayne R. Petersen, on Tuesday evening, September 24 at 7pm in the parish hall. Wayne’s presentation on threats to the North American Bird populations. Bring your friends and family. Admission is free but freewill donations are graciously accepted.
Please consider supporting The Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Team “Mary’s Memories Matter” are walking again this year at Heritage Gardens on Oct. 6th. Visit act.alz.org, search “Find a Team” and type in Team Mary’s Memories Matter to support us. We are so very grateful.