① God’s generosity② The privilege of giving③ Time, talents and treasure④ How much do I give?⑤ Generosity to those in need

OUT: Loving God’s world

“Committed to generosity in response to God’s love.”

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What?

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How much?Who to?Why? ③

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OUT: Loving God’s world

“Committed to generosity in response to God’s love.”

2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-152 CORINTHIANS 9:6-15

Income (giving + 15% tax refunds) £238,000 Mission Support & Other Giving £48,000 20.2%Fixed costs £156,000 65.5%Other Expenses £18,000 7.6%

Courses and training £5,250 2.4%Catering expenses £4,080 1.8%Books and publications £2,361 1.1%Sundry expenses £1,850 0.8%Visitors expenses £1,650 0.7%New equipment £1,100 0.5%Publicity £1,000 0.5%Flower expenses £900 0.4%

Savings £16,000 6.7%

CURRENT BUDGET

Income (giving + 15% tax refunds) £450,000 Mission Support & Other Giving £135,000 30%Fixed costs £160,000 35.5%Savings £20,000 4.5%Other Expenses £135,000 30%

DREAM BUDGET

3x Mission Giving 7.5x Ministry Funds3x Mission Giving

7.5x Ministry Funds

JERSEY•Population = 97,000•Workforce = 54,000 (55%)•Av. salary = £34,000•‘Tithe’ = £283/mo (10%)

CURRENTST PAUL’S•Membership = 210•Earners = 115? (55%)•Av. salary = £34,000?•Av. ‘tithe’ = £152/mo (5.4%)

10% giving £33/wk increase

10% giving £33/wk increase

£448,500 income

£210,500 increase

£448,500 income

£210,500 increase

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