A lot can happen in a
short time...
Did you know that an elephant’s gestational period is 21 3021 East 71st Street Indianapolis IN 46220 Jennifer Hall President 317.481.2400 x 300 jennifer@inbatistfoundation.org Jennifer Coker Marketing & Development Associate jcoker@inbaptistfoundation.org
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months? A rabbit’s gestational period is a mere 31 days. A 2014 Survey of Construction from the Census Bureau reported that the average completion time of a single-family home is around seven months, which usually includes around 25 days from authorization to start and then six months to finish the construction. I read that NASA will pay you $5,000 to lie in bed for 90 days. Test subjects lie with their legs elevated to mimic the extended lack of muscle use similar to what astronauts experience in space. Subjects are not allowed to do any physical activity, but can watch TV, read or use computers. That’s three months of paid lounging. However, if you do the math it’s only about $2.31 an hour. I think I could find a better use of my time. A lot can happen in a short time. As 2016 comes to an end, I’ve reflected on how we’ve spent our time in service to the Baptist Foundation of Indiana. Here • • • • • • • • • •
are a few things that have happened. In 2016 we have: Increased our assets under management to $6.3 million Accepted $1,400,000 in new investments Offered $1,700,000 in church loans Held seven seminars Performed 11 consultations with individuals and churches Led one capital fundraising campaign Moved our office to Northside Baptist Church Changed our logo and updated all printed materials Hosted two board meetings Praised God for His provision and grace
On behalf of the Baptist Foundation of Indiana, I would like to thank you for your continued support of our ministry. Many exciting things have happened and we attribute this success to God’s faithfulness and the support of people like you. It is my pleasure to serve the Foundation and SCBI. I look forward to what the Lord has in store for 2017. Blessings,
www.inbaptistfoundation.org Jennifer Hall President, BFI