Administrative Support Expenses include staff salaries, professional expenses (auto, study, books, etc.), Pension benefits program through the denomination, social security supplement, office supplies and equipment, telephone, kitchen supplies, maintenance contracts and contract labor services, etc. that we may preach, teach, worship, serve, offer pastoral care to equip the saints for the work of the ministry and mission. Budget includes pay raises for the staff, and support for a pastoral counseling service to assist our ministers.
 

Budget 1998	Budget 1999	Budget 2000	Budget 2001	Budget 2002
$ 377,720	$ 399,426	$ 447, 797	$ 491,948	$ 508,056

Commitment

Commitment Expenses include materials for Stewardship season and year round giving opportunities to encourage Christian commitment and involvement of Bayside’s members and friends.
 

Budget 1998	Budget 1999	Budget 2000	Budget 2001	Budget 2002
$ 720	$ 720	$ 720	$ 720	$ 3000

Community Service

Community Service expenses include local and regional outreach and service in the name of Christ to those in need.
 

Budget 1998	Budget 1999	Budget 2000	Budget 2001	Budget 2002
$ 35,000	$ 35,000	$ 39,300	$ 41,000	$ 42,050

Congregational Care

Congregational Care expenses include programs on Marriage Enrichment, annual picnic, fellowship opportunities, scouting, recreation opportunities, supplies for Shepherding, etc. to extend the care of Christ throughout the membership and to provide opportunities of mutual fellowship.
 

Budget 1998	Budget 1999	Budget 2000	Budget 2001	Budget 2002
$ 1,050	$ 4,000	$ 4,025	$ 3,625	$ 4,000

Education

Education expenses include Church School literature, Elder training, Vacation church School, retreats, conferences and workshops, supplies and equipment, etc. to encourage the continuing growth of Christian disciples.
 

Budget 1998	Budget 1999	Budget 2000	Budget 2001	Budget 2002
$ 15,045	$ 21,054	$ 18,044	$ 20,500	$ 22,100

Evangelism

Evangelism expenses include church fellowship, recognition and reception of new members, etc. to proclaim the Gospel and to lay out the claims of Jesus Christ for each person.
 

Budget 1998	Budget 1999	Budget 2000	Budget 2001	Budget 2002
$ 500	$ 1,100	$ 1,100	$ 1,100	$ 950

Finance

Finance expenses include payroll service, bank charges and audit support to be responsible to Christ for receiving and handling funds for the work of the ministry.
 

Budget 1998	Budget 1999	Budget 2000	Budget 2001	Budget 2002
$ 1,440	$ 1,100	$ 1,100	$ 3,100	$ 3,350

Property

Property expenses include building and grounds for church building, church utilities: electric, gas, water/sewer, and insurance to insure that Bayside Church has appropriate facilities for the Glory of God.
 

Budget 1998	Budget 1999	Budget 2000	Budget 2001	Budget 2002
$ 70,250	$ 68,800	$ 94,900	$ 105,620	$ 103,200

Witness

Witness expenses include benevolent giving through Presbytery of Eastern Virginia, Synod of Mid-Atlantic, and General Assembly for the mission of the Church and the strengthening of theological education across the nation. "For God so loved the world…" also includes Global Witness for the Kinshasa Partnership of $7,200.
 

Budget 1998	Budget 1999	Budget 2000	Budget 2001	Budget 2002
$ 82,800	$ 85,650	$ 100,725	$ 109,900	$ 101,700

Worship

Worship expenses include literature for all choirs, special guest programs, Communion supplies, flowers and candles, etc. in order to coordinate and prepare for vital services of worship, celebration of the Lord’s Supper and Baptism and the deepening of our spiritual lives to the Glory of God.
 

Budget 1998	Budget 1999	Budget 2000	Budget 2001	Budget 2002
$ 12,200	$ 12,350	$ 15,650	$ 18,750	$ 14,850

Session Mission Benevolence
 

Budget 1998	Budget 1999	Budget 2000	Budget 2001	Budget 2002
$ 3,000	$ 3,000	$ 3,000	$ 3,000	$ 2,500

Vision lll Indebtedness Reduction
 

Budget 1998	Budget 1999	Budget 2000	Budget 2001	Budget 2002
$ 58,00	$ 58,000	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Grace Covenant Presbyterian
 

Budget 1998	Budget 1999	Budget 2000	Budget 2001	Budget 2002
$ 10,000	$ 10,000	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Totals
$ 668,225	$ 770,700	$ 726,361	$ 779,263	$ 805,756
	(4.9% increase)	(3.5% increase)	($7.3% increase)	(3.5% increase)

The estimated projected source for the budget is:
 

Pledge contribution	$716,756
Non-pledge contribution	65,000
Non-member contributions	4,000
Cash contributions	8,000
Church School Offering	1,000
Initial Envelope Income	1,000
Soft Drinks & Coffee	2,000
Investment Income	2,000
Tenant Donations	6,000
	$805,756
	$779,263

No inclusion is made for "self-supporting activities" such as: Food Pantry, Lenten Dinners, Caroling on the Trolley and Preschool.