Lewis Carrol wrote a poem called The Walrus and The Carpenter. Its quite a long poem and rather funny on the surface until you realize it's telling the story of how the title characters trick some young oysters into coming out of the sea so they can be eaten! :) The stanza above marks a turning point in the poem. And that is why that quote came to mind for this update. It is a bit of a turning point from previous updates to talk about different things.
To be honest I would rather talk about cabbages and pigs having wings than this topic.
FINANCES
Just typing it feels loud and abrupt. I rather prefer the fate of the oysters 😊
Over the years that I have been with Wycliffe Canada my Ministry Budget a.k.a. "salary" has slowly gone upwards. There are a few reasons for this. Our move to Canada saw a large increase in expenses. Wycliffe Canada, in accordance with good practice, federal labour laws, and a clear scriptural foundation, is requiring that all of its staff are being paid at least minimum wage. Which, as it happens, I am not. And of course, everyone is aware of the sad fact that the cost of living has increased significantly.
Wycliffe Canada requires that all members raise their own funds; this is how we have always worked. During these 20 years with Wycliffe Canada some of my financial supporters have chosen to direct their charitable giving elsewhere, some have passed away, and some have had to pull back because of their own financial situation. While my Ministry Budget went up, my support went down.
I am asking for your help. Here are the very plain-spoken details.
My budget is set at $4460 per month. Each Wycliffe Canada member's budget includes EI, both portions of CPP, and so on. Of this amount my salary is $3700/month. I currently receive support in the amount of $2600/month. Thankfully for the time being Wycliffe Canada is helping me out. However, it does mean I am short almost $2000/month. Unfortunately, as Walrus has said, "The time has come".
How can you help? A few ideas come to mind:
- Would you consider increasing the amount of your donation?
- Would you share my need with other's you know who believe everyone should have God's word in their own language?
- Would you think about inviting me to your church, your small group, your prayer group, or just to meet a group of friends to share with them directly?
- your name and address
- my name
- and the amount you wish to increase your donation
