Finance

As you already know, we finished the third quarter of 2022 with an uninvited guest to Southwest Florida. Thankfully, the church did extremely well during Hurricane Ian and we had no major damage or disruption to services. We want to thank all who have stepped up to contribute to our two hurricane assistance funds. As of this publication, we have received $22,784 for the Hurricane Ian Relief Fund (HIRF,) which will help us assist some of the organizations we partner with to provide support in the greater community. We have also received $21,750 for the Pastor’s Emergency Assistance fund (PEA,) which allows us to provide financial assistance to families in our congregation or those closely connected to First Presbyterian Church of Naples. Below, we have provided the summary financials through the end of the third quarter, which provide a snapshot of our current financial position. We are pleased to report that contributions continue to be strong. We are also pleased to report that our YTD expenses are well within budget. In comparing the offerings received and expenses paid YTD to the YTD budget, it is helpful to remember that we use a straight-line budget which equally divides revenues and expenses over all twelve months. We know that the fourth quarter is when many people complete their pledges and plan year-end giving. We also know that the fourth quarter is when we schedule payment for some of our larger expenses such as completion of our pledge to the Presbytery, quarterly insurance premiums, and disbursement of budgeted Missions funds to our partner agencies. We are confident that, as in past years, our congregation will prayerfully consider their year-end giving and will generously support the ministries and missions of FPCN: in the Heart of Naples with the Love of God: we worship, we love, we grow, we serve. Doug Jensen, Finance Committee Chair Debbie Savage, Director of Finance