Click here to find the Proposed 2010-2011 Noland Road Baptist Church Ministry Budget.The Finance Committee and staff continue to be mindful of the economy and began the budgeting process with hopes of "holding the line" on budget requests in the various ministry areas.The resulting proposed budget attained that goal and reflects a small overall decrease as compared to last year.Many areas remained the same, but there are minor fluctuations in some areas, the most significant being as follows:
Personnel
The Personnel Committee submitted a total personnel budget $31,685.00 less than last year (line item 58).The proposed personnel budget reflects the following staffing changes:Francis O'Donnell was called as our new Pastor, Associate Pastor Robert Ernsting will move from part-time to full-time (his part-time position will not be filled), and Beth Whorton will work eight (8) more hours per week as Women's Ministry Coordinator.Other salaries will be increased 4%.The Finance Committee supports the Personnel Committee recommendations.
Debt Retirement
Although the Finance Committee would like to include our entire mortgage payment in the budget ($108,000.00 per year), we recognize that is not feasible at this time.However, the Finance Committee does recommend that we increase the budget allocation for debt retirement (line item 5714) from $48,000.00 to $58,000.00.Without including the entire mortgage payment in the budget, we must continue to rely on designated giving above tithes for debt retirement.During the budget year now ending, designated gifts have covered the mortgage payment and the budget contributions were applied almost entirely towards principal, accelerating the amortization of our debt.By including additional funds in the budget for debt retirement, we hope to hasten the day when Noland Road Baptist Church will be debt free.
Educational Programs
Two of our educational ministries have requested a budget increase:Special Connections (line item 5234) and preschool (line item 541).The Finance Committee supports both of these budget increase requests for these very important programs.
The Finance Committee believes there is a renewed sense of excitement at Noland Road Baptist Church as we work to "Transform Lives Through Christ."Accordingly, we pray that recommending a budget that is lower than last year will not damper that excitement.Staff has assured the Finance Committee that the proposed budget will adequately support the ministry programs and we prayerfully encourage your continued, faithful tithing.
After prayerful consideration, the Finance Committee recommends the proposed budget and believes God will provide for it.The proposed budget will be discussed at a special called business meeting on March 17, 2010, at 6:30 p.m.Please note that regular Wednesday Adult & AWANA programming will be on "spring break" that evening and, as a result, we will be able to devote as much time as required to answer any questions that you may have.The special called business meeting will be left open so that the budget can be voted on (without discussion) during the three regular morning worship services on Sunday, March 21, 2010.
The Internet is filled with all kinds of objectionable and reprehensible things that are in many ways not family-friendly, but more importantly are not glorifying to God. We have worked together to compile a list of links to other websites that are family-oriented and that can be a resource to you. Click on any blue link below to be re-directed to the site.
Bible.com- Many topical resources and translations available to read online. Study tools are also available.
Bible.org-Many various translations and resources available at your fingertips. Some theology databases.
Biblegateway.com- Many translations and study helps. Some audio available as well.
StudyLight.org- Offers various online Bible Study resources.
Lifeway.com- The home page of Lifeway Christian Resources and Lifeway Stores.
Web-Based Devotionals
If you find yourself sitting down for your daily time with the Lord, and don't know where to start or possibly are looking for a good supplement to the time you spend in the word, check out some of the following.
Have you ever found yourself with a clogged sink and don’t know a good plumber to call? What about a switch that went out and you need an electrician? Yard Work? No worries, we’ve got you covered.
Services Provided by Members
Charles Durbin Wedding Photography
3120 S. Arrowhead Court
Independence, MO 64057-1277
Attn: Charles Durbin, Owner
Primary Phone: (816)795-1803
Cellular Phone: (816)520-2253
E-mail Address: charlesjudy@msn.com
(Primarily Wedding Photography, Senior and Family Photography Available)
Stewardship Capital, Ltd.
4200 Little Blue Parkway, Ste. 260
Independence, MO. 64057
Attn: Becky Giles, Operations Director (Registered Investment Advisor)
Primary Phone: (816)833-6650
Fax Phone: (816)833-6011
E-mail Address: bgiles@stewcap.com
Blue Springs Carpet and Tile
1701 W 40 Hwy, Ste. #101
Blue Springs, MO 64105
Attn: Rex Pearson, Owner
Primary Phone: (816)228-2011
Fax Phone: (816)228-6011
E-mail Address: rpearson0508@yahoo.com
Curtis Privett Design
19116 E. 37th Terr. S, Apt. 10
Independence, MO 64057
Attn: Curtis Privett, Freelance Graphic Artist
Primary Phone: (816)795-1488
Other Phone: (816)308-9281
E-mail Address: cprivett06@aol.com
If you are an member of Noland Road Baptist Church and would like to post a service that is reputable and affordable, please contact the church office at 816-373-0106 or robert@nolandroadbaptist.org.
Services Provided by Individuals Under the Age of 18*
This section is reserved solely for students that are seeking to offer lawn care or babysitting services in order to raise funds for youth events, or just some extra spending money.
Fitch, Joe
Lawn Care and Babysitting
(816) 217-4763
Hamm, Jordan
Lawn Care
(816) 308-7546
Fredenberg, Connor
Lawn Care
(816) 795-6324
Ratliff, Chase
Lawn Care
(816) 816-6694
With all of the above-mentioned business, please use discretion in relation to the times that you contact them. State Recognized Business will typically operate on business hours; however, contacting members and students should be at reasonable hours of the day.
*Proper consent of parent/guardian has been obtained for all individuals under the age of 18 acting independently in their business practices. Documentation is held and processed by the Web-Development office of Noland Road Baptist Church. Copies may be obtained by request.
