Stewardship - Gervase Craven

Thank you everyone for your contributions. Our regular giving is what has kept St John's in a position to pay our way and complete our commitment to the Diocesan Common Fund.

To all new members of the congregation a reminder to give if possible, in 2008, through standing order with your bank.

Thank you for your support in 2007.

Treasurer's Report - Ann Bennett

Hi to everyone at St John's and yes it's that time again.

I'm sure you have all been wondering what has happened to that lady who was always chasing up the money! So for those who are still wondering, I would like to fill in the gaps and let you all know what has been going on in my life and with St Johns Accounts.

As most of you are aware I unexpectedly lost my mum Easter 2006 then in July of this year my Dad was suddenly taken ill and lost his fight for life early September, it was a very difficult eight weeks for me and I found my self questioning life and also my faith, I found it very hard to cope. George I'm glad to say supported me in my faith and Sharon came to my rescue with the day to day running of church life and ensured all the bills were paid and you all had heating and lighting. I would like to take this time to express my greatest thanks to them both and to everyone for the lovely letters and cards of sympathy I received

Anyway that explains where I've been so what's happening now? I did say last year this would be my very last, so I have worked with Carole over the last few months finalising this years accounts which I'm happy to say are completed and on their way to the auditor. Financially we've had a good year and we have a nice healthy balance of £25,188 to carry forward into 2008. This includes a legacy that was received.

In 2008 Sharon Ide and Carole Toombes will be working together, along with support from Brian Bartlett, Gervase Craven and David Durston. I believe they will be known as the 'Finance Team”

So it's Good Bye from me as Treasurer and thanks to everyone for all the support I have received over so many years and although I will no longer be your treasurer I will always be your friend.

Accounts

The final page of this report contains details of the Draft Income and Expenditure Accounts 2007. For various reasons (not least the webmaster having a formatting nightmare!) I will not publish them here but if you would like the information please refer to your printed copy of the Annual Report or contact a member of the finance team.