Page 11 - Contact Spring 2021

Building Fund Update
Kirk Session and Congregational Committee
wish to thank everyone who contributed to the
Building Project Fund during 2020. Despite the
challenges of the past year a total of £153,246
was received, which exceeded our target of
£150,000. This comprised envelopes £35,025,
standing orders £61,221 and £57,000 from
the two Gift Days. To this was added a further
£37,459 of Gift Aid, which makes a truly
wonderful total of £190,705.
The outstanding debt of just under £340,000
is fully covered by the continuing interest-free
loans, for which we remain very grateful. These
also enable a credit balance to be maintained
in this account in case some of these individ-
uals request return of their loans during the
remaining period of debt. If the current average
income is maintained, we estimate that this
will be completed by early/mid 2023. Given the
current circumstances, we recognise that there
is financial uncertainty for many at this time.
“The people responded immediately and generously
with the first of their crops and grain, new wine,
olive oil, honey, and everything else.” 2 Chronicles 31:5
Therefore, the Gift Day planned for March
2021 has been deferred for the present.
However, we also recognise that some will be
in a position to respond at this time and may
wish to do so. If so, please use the monthly
property fund envelopes which you already
have. Alternatively, you can use a plain
envelope or arrange a direct bank transfer,
but please specify that this is for the Building
Fund and include your FWO number.
As we look forward to being able to utilise
and enjoy our suite of buildings again as soon
as possible, let us continue to give thanks
for God’s provision throughout these
recent years and play whatever part we can to
respond with joyful generosity to this, as well
as all other aspects of the building of God’s
Kingdom in and through our congregation.
John Jenkins
(Building Project Finance Committee)