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Where the Money Goes
A school bus stop ministry in Wynne, Arkansas keeps kids happy and full. For Andrea Gentry, a former teacher, kids have always been near and dear to her heart. “I love helping people, and this was a neat and ongoing experience where I could help kids on a regular basis and eventually develop relationships with…
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Where the Money Goes
Clergy Support Fund The Clergy Support Fund is a Missouri specific apportioned fund. It covers three main things: moving expenses for pastors, clergy pensions, and equitable compensation. The first two are pretty easy to understand, but the “equitable compensation” needs some explanation. This portion goes into a pot for churches in financial straits. Congregations may…
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Mission Minute
Festival of Sharing asked churches to send large pieces of solid-colored fleece to Annual Conference this year. We sent 17 pieces of the soft fabric down to Springfield, and we weren’t the only ones! The August newsletter will highlight The World Service Fund. It is our largest apportioned giving fund at $2,395, and it has…