Financial Update: New Roof Needed!

Dear Christ Church Family,

After the first three financial quarters of 2024, our General Budget is on pace to close the year in a solid position. With new staffing hires and rising costs this year, our monthly expenses have exceeded the budget plan slightly. That noted, strong contributions to the General Budget have made the impacts of these increases negligible. With a strong and consistent finish to the year, we will be in a solid position to begin 2025. Thank you for your ongoing faithfulness to the Lord in your financial stewardship and generosity.

Additionally, over the past few months, we have discovered several leaks in our roof. After extensive evaluation, our Building Committee determined that the proper course of action is to replace the entire roof due to its age. Obviously, this is not a cheap endeavor. Through the congregation’s generosity, we have quietly amassed $92,160.01 in the Capital Fund this year. Unfortunately, these funds are insufficient to cover the cost of a new roof. We do not have final pricing yet but believe the cost will run approximately $130,000.00. Given this unexpected expense, we wanted to give our entire congregation notice ahead of the end of the year as we need to move forward with this project to protect the building.

Thanks in advance for your consideration. Every dollar counts and will help us maintain our facility for the purposes of Gospel ministry in Jacksonville and beyond.

Grace & Peace in Jesus,

Chuck Colson
Senior Pastor, Christ Church

Jim Dickenson
Clerk-of-Session, Christ Church
(on behalf of the Session)