One of our biggest projects has been preparations for a new outdoor sign. The old sign is falling apart, and we have learned that the city allows churches to have only one sign, so we need a new one that incorporates our Arabic Fellowship. By the middle of June the new sign should be in place.
You have probably also seen that some inside doors now have windows. This is part of the national church’s “Leading with Care” program to keep people safe while on our premises.
We were pleased to respond to a request from McGill to rent our space for 2 choir concerts in May, one on May 14 and one on May 28. We also expect to rent the lower hall to the Jewish Daycare for the summer months.
Incoming calls to the church no longer get a recorded message, but are transferred to Rev. Gavino`s cell phone. This means inquirers hear a human voice, and do not have to wait until someone returns their call.
Our photocopier is now equipped with a cable so that it can be used as a printer when hooked up to our church laptop computer. This means printing costs are approximately 1.75 cents a page, versus approximately 15 cents using an ink-cartridge printer.
From time to time there are small maintenance and repair jobs around the church that need doing, but for which our few Board members do not have the time. Could you help? Speak to Irene Harper or any Board member.
On the financial side, we are doing well vs. our budget as far as congregational givings are concerned. Of course in order to move to a balanced budget, we will need to do even better.
Mary Lou De Silva
Board Secretary
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