Finance
Doug Jensen, Committee Chair, d50.jensen@gmail.com Anna Focht, Director of Finance, annaf@fpcnaples.org
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over our finances for the first half of the 2021 year, we are As we look back thankful to reflect on our successes: your generous response to both the annual Generosity Campaign and Pews & Playground Campaign, the remarkable
financial recovery of our Preschool from the impact of COVID-19, a robust online worship presence, and efforts by our staff to control costs. Meeting our fiscal year-end goals is essential, and with your help, we have reached the highest pledge amount ever, and we are able to fully fund our pew cushion reupholster costs. We are grateful for the part you have played in making it all happen! However, as we emerge from the pandemic, challenges remain, most notably in church giving patterns. Our pledge collection rate is slower than in prior years, and seasonal worship attendance is down as people adjust to the new patterns and practices that vaccinations have allowed. As we continue to navigate these unique circumstances, we are closely monitoring both our income and expense line items while considering church and community needs, and making adjustments that will favorably impact our outcomes.
After an unprecedented year and a half, we are abundantly encouraged through our faith to see God’s grace at work in the lives of our community. Thank you for your giving and all the ways in which you’ve been united with us here In the Heart of Naples with the Love of God! Finance
Playground Campaign Looking Ahead to our Future We would be honored if you would consider making a gift to help us reach our goal for this project! Playground – Donated: $65,545 Campaign goal: $82,000 How to Donate You may give by check, or give online at www.fpcnaples.org/give. Checks may be mailed directly to the church office at 250 Sixth Street South, Naples, FL 34102. Please indicate “playground” in the memo. Donations can also be made through the preschool website at www.fppnaples.org/support-our-school and click the “Donate Now” button.
