August Council Summary

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August 20, 2026

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AUGUST 18, 2026

For the month of July, General Operating Income was $52,140 (5% below budget).

General Operating Expenses were $38,139 (23% below budget). Operating income

exceeded expenses by $14,003. July income for Grace Preschool was $35,416 and

expenses were $21,209.

Meeting Notes:

  • Church council approved updates to the HR Policy Manual and updated job descriptions for Office Manager, Business Manager and Property Manager positions.
  • Patricia Kennedy was confirmed as a member of the H.R. Committee
  • Council heard reports on Ministry activities and Rally Day.
  • Karin Jamison and Nancy Brown, church council members will be inviting all women of Advent to attend listening sessions on the weekends of September 19th and 20th and October 3rd and 4th to gather input on how we can broaden and expand Women’s ministries at Advent.
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AUGUST 18, 2026 For the month of July, General Operating Income was $52,140 (5% below budget). General Operating Expenses were $38,139 (23% below budget). Operating income exceeded expenses by $14,003. July income for Grace Preschool was $35,416 and expenses were $21,209. Meeting Notes: Church council approved updates to the HR Policy Manual and updated job descriptions for Office Manager, Business Manager and Property Manager positions. Patricia Kennedy was confirmed as a member of the H.R. Committee Council heard reports on Ministry activities and Rally Day. Karin Jamison and Nancy Brown, church council members will be inviting all women of Advent to attend listening sessions on the weekends of September 19th and 20th and October 3rd and 4th to gather input on how we can broaden and expand Women’s ministries at Advent.
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