Posted by super99 on April 26, 2009 at 18:13:41 from (75.107.181.15):
In Reply to: OT: church closing. posted by doug in illinois on April 26, 2009 at 17:18:31:
Yes, it is a sad and difficult decision to have to make. We have had a few small, OLD, churches close in this area. We had our annual meeting at our Baptist church today. It's been around since about 1872. I am related to one of the founders, and my family has been involved every since. I may be the last one tho, none of my kids are close by. Average Sunday turnout is 25-30, finances are in good shape. We support 4 active missionaries + a local bible camp and send money to Shepards Home. Minister is retired school teacher, so he doesn't need or request a large salery, $210/week. We have made improvements over the last year to the building and have a few more planned. Whenever a major expense comes up, we announce that we will take up a special offering to pay for it and usually get all the money needed in 1 offering. Back in the mid 70's, we decided to put on siding and have insulation blown into sidewalls and ceiling of church and parsonage. Bid was just over $10,000. The treasurer said she started recieving checks from the hog market and grain elevators weeks before the special offering. When the offering was taken, there was just a little bit more than the bid was for. I was in awe, the older members acted like it was nothing unusual. I remember hearing my grandad's brother tell about in the depression, sometimes there wouldn't be enough in the collection to pay the preacher. The deacons would get together and pony up the difference. Sorry for rambling on, it's sad to hear of churches having to close and I feel fortunate to be a part of a healthy, Bible believing and preaching church. I am a deacon and a trustee. Chris
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