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PASTOR GENERAL'S
REPORT
TO THE MINISTRY OF THE
WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD
VOL.
3, N0.46
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
REPORT FROM THE TREASURER'S OFFICE
December 2, 1981
DECEMBER 4, 1981
About a month ago I reported to you concerning the financial picture for the
U.S. A special computer-generated report had just been given me showing an
increase of about 22% for the year to date, compared to the same period for
1980. This good news was immediately passed on to you.
The next day, after the report to you had been sent, another computer
generated report arrived. The figures were different, with an increase of
about 18% for the same period.
After inquiry I learned that the first
report was a "management tool" with "weighted" information which was sup
posed to give a more realistic comparison. This special report took into
account the timing of the Feasts and factors relative to the processing of
the holr day offering. In 1980 this processing was done much more slowly
than in 1981. The result of all of these and other factors gave an un
realistic rather than a realistic picture of the true affairs. So, sadly, I
must report that the true figure last month should have been about 18% in
stead of the 22%.increase.
We have now completed another month, and have actual (not weighted) figures
for eleven full months. The increase is 17.7% more than the first eleven
months last year. Here is a breakdown of the various sources of income:
General Contributions
Festival Fund
Church Assistance
Building Fund
Holy Day Offerings
+16.2%
+22.4%
+23.4%
- 9.8%
+22.9%
It would be nice to have a greater increase; however, God has more than
supplied the need. As the Church grows spiritually and the needs grow more,
He will provide.
We are now starting the 1982 budget process, which should be completed by
the time of my next report. We are endeavoring to hold down costs in all
areas except the preaching of the Gospel and direct support areas, so that
the Good News of God's Kingdom might be preached more powerfully.
Please continue your urgent prayers for all of us here, as we do for all of
you around the world.
--Leroy Neff,. Treasurer
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