Current Expenses 

This helps mainly to pay for: 

•  The Minister and staff (secretary, organist, caretaker, church school coordinator.
• Utility bills and insurance
• Church school material 
• Presbytery and Synod dues 
• Music and library material
• All office expenses

Presbyterian Sharing

This is the main mission fund of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Whatever we contribute, goes to support all the projects of the General Assembly (eg. Foreign missionaries, grants to start new churches in Canada and/or to support weaker ones, support of the theological colleges to train ministers, committees of the national church).

Heritage Maintenance

Donations to this fund are used to keep this historic church in as good a condition as possible. From it a year ago, for example, we put a new roof on the sanctuary without having to appeal to the congregation for more money. Also from this, we are continually making repairs and improvements.

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This is the fourth edition of the offertory envelope. Through it you may direct your offering to an area of your interest. For example, if you want to donate to the building fund, write "Building Fund and the amount". You may want to support Evangel Hall, Crieff, or our Guatemala Project, the Ian MacPhail Fund, or the Dr. D.C. MacDonald Scholarship Fund. Please write in how you want us to direct your offering.

Annual Report - 2009

The Finance & Maintenance Committee is responsible for overseeing the continued maintenance of the church facilities and the financial aspects of current expenses. During 2009 the committee members were: Jim, Joyce, John, Ian (property manager), Andy, Keith (treasurer), Gary. (convenor), Jacklyn  (secretary), Leighton, Gavin, Beth.  

There were many minor tasks completed by committee members, specific repairs done by contractors and work done by past members who lent their expertise when called upon. Some are listed below:

• A new programmable thermostat installed in sanctuary - economical and energy saving.

•  Sound board on “grand piano” in sanctuary was repaired. Piano was removed and transported to place of repair, fortunately still under warranty.

• Purchase and installation of a special humidifier that fits under grand piano to prevent further “soundboard” problems; was financed through Ian MacPhail Organ Fund.

• Wrought iron fence erected along the driveway between old and new buildings, enclosing  courtyard to defer potential trespassers.

•  Kitchen range pilot lights were professionally cleaned.

•  Boiler heating nursery and parlour was repaired.

 Special thanks to former Finance & Maintenance members who have so kindly donated their time and expertise whenever called upon; Jack for his continuing improvements to the kitchenette, ie. shelves etc. and to Elmer for his continued support with minor concerns and odd jobs.  

From the “financial aspect” of this committee, just a brief reference to our financial situation, all numbers attributed to our church treasurer, Keith. Thank you to the generosity of the congregation. General envelopes increased by more than $31,700 over 2009. An $8,000 donation from Thistle Club enables us to begin 2010 with a balance of $27,000.  

The Finance & Maintenance Committee would like to thank all committees and church members  for their generous donations, including time and effort that assists Finance & Maintenance. We look forward to your continued support in 2010.  

Convenor Gary                                                      

The Finance & Maintenance Committee is responsible for overseeing the ongoing maintenance of our church facilities and the financial aspects of current expenses.  All members have served at least two terms and several have served many.  

Even though there were no major renovations or projects this past year, there is a long list of minor projects that were completed. They are listed in no particular order and some projects were carried out by non-members of Finance & Maintenance; conscientious church members who were aware of something needing to be done and helped out. This of course, is always greatly appreciated.  

1. Parlour washroom - minor renovations, with new sink and taps installed, and walls painted.

2.  Snow removal by Scott Dawson & Company at cost of $150.00 per month.

3.  Fire suppression system above kitchen range was improved and brought  to code. Several new fire extinguishers were also purchased.

4. Dishwasher was repaired.

5. Ongoing repairs to organ at cost of $9357.00 being paid by MacPhail Organ Fund.

6. Brick installed around base of church sign.

7. External wooden doors at street level were scraped and painted.

Examples of  “seeing & doing” by non members of F & M Committee:

•  Replacement of window frame in balcony - Jack 

• Improved lighting in “dark stained glass window” - Leighton 

• Continued tasks that need to be done whenever called upon - Elmer

• Small refrigerator donated for upstairs kitchenette by Ian 

• Piano donated for lower church hall by Suzanne 

Since we are also the Finance Committee, Keith  (church treasurer) supplied the following financial figures - General Envelopes were $151,000.00, an improvement from last year. After expenses etc. we have a surplus of over $9,000.00 for the year. We begin the year 2009 with a balance of $24,000.00.

The Finance & Maintenance Committee would like to thank all church members and committees whose generous donations, including time and effort, make the work of Finance & Maintenance possible. The year 2009 will be another productive year with your continued support.

Gary