Dear WHCC Brothers and Sisters,
What a year we have experienced together! From the pandemic to the tensions we are experiencing as a nation, this year has been both challenging and exhausting. Yet, God continues to ever faithful and provide for His people and for His kingdom - in the face of economic uncertainty, God provided for our needs through your faithful generosity to enable the work of the ministry; despite the pandemic and in-person restrictions, we were able to transition all of our ministries to online, resulting in the Lord increasing our reach from beyond our city to other parts of the world; we celebrated 29 years of God’s blessing to us at WHCC; became an ECFA-accredited church, a milestone in financial transparency and accountability in our church; equipped and trained many parents and families to worship God and grow together in His grace; took advantage of the building closure to complete the renovation of the old gym stage area into a youth space; and had our first in-person service in November after 8 months of virtual services, just to name a few. We certainly miss seeing everyone together and long for the day we can all return together, but our Savior’s generosity to us has continued to inspire our church’s generosity as we grow. We are excited that God is leading W in transforming generations by proclaiming hope and sharing grace!
As we prepare to call our year-end membership meeting, the Church Council brings the proposal of the 2021 budget for the membership’s confirmation. In preparing this budget, we want to be faithful and courageous stewards to our mission, while still being sensitive to the financial challenges facing our people. After prayerful consideration, the Church Council respectfully submits a 2021 operating budget of $2,892,225 for membership approval. The proposed budget represents a 4% decrease compared to 2020. This budget will continue our ministry growth and represents a faith challenge for all of us, as we trust in the Lord’s always faithful provisions. The following table is the proposed 2021 operating budget.
Departments | 2021 Budget | 2020 Budget | Change (%) |
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General Operations | $2,323,187 | $2,112,816 | +10% |
Global Ministries | $569,038 | $580,945 | -2% |
Capital Reserve Build Up | $0 | $305,842 | -100% |
Total | $2,892,225 | $2,999,603 | -4% |
A few noteworthy observations for this budget:
Please keep the 2021 budget in your prayers and let us finish the year strong with our faithful and generous giving in support of the continual growth of W. Starting Sunday, 11/22, online voting to confirm the budget will be open. On Sunday, 11/29, at 8 pm, there will be a zoom Q&A meeting on the 2021 budget for anyone who is interested in learning more about the budget. Please submit your online vote by 12 am, Monday, 12/7. May the Lord’s will be done in our midst as we continue to be a faithful and fruitful church!
Pastoral Staff and Church Council of West Houston Chinese Church
弟兄姊妹平安,
新冠疫情的爆發和緊張的國內局勢,讓2020年對我們每一個人來說,既充滿挑戰又倍感疲憊。然而,神仍信實地供應祂的百姓和國度——面對經濟不穩定,神透過您忠心慷慨的奉獻讓各項事工得以開展。儘管受到疫情影響,教會不能實體聚會,但因所有事工轉向網絡,其影響力即從本地擴展到世界。2020年,我們慶祝教會成立29週年;同年成為福音派財務問責委員會(ECFA)認證的教會,這是我們誠信、透明地管理會眾奉獻,作神忠心好管家的一個里程碑;眾多家長、家庭受到裝備和培訓,一起敬拜神,在祂的恩典中成長;在教會關閉的這段時間,家庭活動中心舞台區域改建為青少年活動中心的工程順利完工;在持續8個月網絡崇拜後,11月進行了首次現場實體聚會 …… 我們很想念大家,期待重返教會相聚的那一天。我們的救主以祂的豐盛供應西區教會,也激勵我們慷慨奉獻,不斷成長。我們欣喜地看到神仍繼續帶領著西區教會承先啟後、分享生命更新的恩典、 傳揚基督再來的盼望!
長執會在預備年底會友大會的過程中,提出了2021年的年度預算議案。在考量教會事工的需要上,我們期望做神忠心、勇敢的好管家,同時體諒弟兄姊妹們目前所面臨的經濟壓力。經過慎重的禱告及商議,長執會將西區教會2021年度的預算編列為 $2,892,225,交由會友大會印證。此預算與2020年相比,縮減了4%。新預算將繼續用於拓展教會事工,這對全教會是一個信心的挑戰,我們深信神必持續供應教會的需要。2021年度經費預算如下:
項目 | 2021年 | 2020年 | 增減比例 (%) |
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經常費 | $2,323,187 | $2,112,816 | +10% |
普傳事工 | $569,038 | $580,945 | -2% |
場地建設儲備金(儲備基金) | $0 | $305,842 | -100% |
總預算 | $2,892,225 | $2,999,603 | -4% |
有關2021年預算的說明:
請大家為此議案禱告,並繼續藉着信心,以慷慨奉獻支持教會成長,為今年劃上圓滿的句號。會友印證2021年預算議案的投票將於11月22日凌晨開始至12月6日午夜截止,請大家盡早完成投票。如果想對此議案有更多的了解,無論您是否是會友,我們都歡迎您參加11月29日(週日)晚8點舉行的網上「問答會」 (會議Zoom 鏈接) 。願主的心意成全在我們當中。
曉士頓西區中國教會
教牧團隊及長執會敬上
A membership vote to confirm the 2021 budget is a process required by our church bylaws. This process is not a popularity vote, but an affirmation of the Spirit’s leading in our congregation. The staff, pastoral, and church councils recommend our members vote for the motion. Your vote represents your confidence in our council and staff’s leadership. According to our church bylaws, a motion shall be considered carried when supported by more than two-thirds of eligible votes. Every vote counts, and we urge all members to participate. We recommend you avoid choosing “abstain.” Thank you for your love and support for our church.
會員投票印證2021年度預算案是教會章程規定的程序。它不是一般的 投票,而是會友在聖靈的引導下,對教牧和長執們推薦的議案來印 證。您的參與行動表明您對長執及教牧團隊的信任。 根據教會的程序,會友大會議案須經有效投票總數三分之二以上同意 才視為通過,因此,每張選票都是寶貴的。我們敦促每位會員都積極 參與投票,並且建議您盡量不要選擇“保留”選項。感謝您對教會的 關愛和支持﹗
Please note: This online voting platform is limited to WHCC members only. Please login below to verify your membership status. If you are interested in membership or if you have issues logging in as a member, please email membership@whcchome.org for assistance. Thank you!
請注意:只有教會會友方可參加投票。可登錄來查看您是否為會友。如果您有興趣成為會友或作為會友登錄時出現問題,請及時電郵我們:membership@whcchome.org。 謝謝!
On Sunday, 11/29, at 8 pm, there will be a zoom Q&A meeting on the 2021 budget for anyone who is interested in learning more about the budget. If you cannot make it, we will email the recording out to our members afterwards.
如果想對此議案有更多的了解,無論您是否是會友,我們都歡迎您參加11月29日(週日)晚8點舉行的網上「問答會」 (會議Zoom 鏈接) 。
A membership vote to confirm the 2021 budget is a process required by our church bylaws. This process is not a popularity vote, but an affirmation of the Spirit’s leading in our congregation. The staff, pastoral, and church councils recommend our members vote for the motion. Your vote represents your confidence in our council and staff’s leadership. According to our church bylaws, a motion shall be considered carried when supported by more than two-thirds of eligible votes. Every vote counts, and we urge all members to participate. We recommend you avoid choosing “abstain.” Thank you for your love and support for our church.
會員投票印證2021年度預算案是教會章程規定的程序。它不是一般的 投票,而是會友在聖靈的引導下,對教牧和長執們推薦的議案來印 證。您的參與行動表明您對長執及教牧團隊的信任。 根據教會的程序,會友大會議案須經有效投票總數三分之二以上同意 才視為通過,因此,每張選票都是寶貴的。我們敦促每位會員都積極 參與投票,並且建議您盡量不要選擇“保留”選項。感謝您對教會的 關愛和支持﹗
Please note: This online voting platform is limited to WHCC members only. Please login below to verify your membership status. If you are interested in membership or if you have issues logging in as a member, please email membership@whcchome.org for assistance. Thank you!
請注意:只有教會會友方可參加投票。可登錄來查看您是否為會友。如果您有興趣成為會友或作為會友登錄時出現問題,請及時電郵我們:membership@whcchome.org。 謝謝!
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