~ Disaster Relief, Philippines~
Dear Church Treasurers:
Please create the following remittance accounts. Please follow these steps to create these accounts: Go to Maintenance => Edit Accounts => Add New Account, in the “TYPE” section, highlight “Conference Fund (Tithe, etc.)” then use the following numbers/names.
Following is a brief explanation of the purpose of Disaster Relief, Philippines accounts
81.51 Philippine Typhoon Relief ~ this account is to be used for relief for Seventh-day Adventist Members.
81.53 ADRA-Typhoon Haiyan~ this account is to be used for ADRA’s general relief efforts.
For questions please contact Claudia Arias at 559-347-3146 or Josie Cano at 559-347-3147.
GUIDELINES FOR COMPASSIONATE RESPONSE FOR VICTIMS OF DISASTER
We are living in a time of earth’s history when major devastation will continue to increase throughout the world. Central California Conference, as a member of the world church of Seventh-day Adventists, understands our responsibility and privilege to be ready to help. In order to assist in providing the best help in an orderly manner, please consider the following ministry and financial guidelines.
A) Ministry Guidelines
When a disaster affects any area such as the typhoon in the Philippines or any other disaster, the following guidelines are suggested:
B) Financial Guidelines
Sending financial aid may be accomplished in two ways:
1. Donate through the local church to ADRA, restricting your donation to the specific international disaster. Follow ADRA’s systematic and efficient help to the disaster response on their Web site. www.adra.org
2. Local churches may receive donations for a specific disaster project following these guidelines:
a. Local churches may collect specific donations for a disaster: Disaster Relief, Philippines.
List separately the project(s) that the offering is intended for and the amount(s) for that project
b. As emergency/disasters occur and money is given, the Central California Conference will provide a specific account number for donations. See attached document.
c. These funds will be remitted to the Conference along with tithe and other conference remittances.
d. The Conference will send these funds directly to the GC for immediate transfer to the Union/Conference affected by the disaster. Churches cannot send funds directly overseas as this is in violation of IRS rules.
It is my hope that these guidelines will prove helpful as we work together to meet the needs of God's wounded and hurting people. In the spirit of Matthews 25:31-40 Jesus said, “When you have helped the least of these you have helped Me, therefore, come ye blessed of My Father and inherit the kingdom prepared for you”
Treasurer's Training at Campmeeting...
Sunday, July 14, 2013, From 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Sesión en Español de 2:00 a 5:00 pm ~ Spanish session from 2:00 to 5:00 pm
Tornado Disaster Relief - New Account
In response to the recent tornadoes, floods and wild fires throughout the United States, Adventist Community Services Disaster Response (ACS DR) teams are assisting individuals, families and communities. If your church members would like to donate to ACS DR here is the offering code to use for tornado disaster relief donations:
37.45 – Adventist Community Svcs - Tornadoes
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Treasurer's Training
Please Join Us
Date: Sunday, June 27, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Place: Conference Office in the Executive Committee Room
RSVP: online; via e-mail carias@cccsda.org or calling 559.347.3196 no later than June 17, 2010
* If you have accepted the responsibility as Church Treasurer this training is for you!
* Seating is limited
* Headcount to prepare lunch is needed
* Pastors are welcome!
Please bring your CHURCH TREASURER’S HANDBOOK and yellow folder received at the last training