Mission Giving for 2007
First Congregational Church gave to missions in many ways during the year 2007. First, we gave to OCWM (Our Church's Wider Mission) for a total of $9,504. This money goes to the Rocky Mountain Conference office in Denver. We also gave $2,704 for Per Capita Costs, which is the $10.00 per member we pay to the Rocky Mountain Conference and the $2.00 per member we pay to our Western Association. OCWM dues and Per Capita funds are budgeted for the year and are disbursed through the Operating Account.
The following are special offerings and monies from fund-raisers that were received/distributed during 2007 (rounded to nearest dollar):

Neighbors In Need $ 615
Christmas Fund/Christmas Day Offering $2,066
One Great Hour of Sharing $1,656
La Puente Home Mission (Shrimp Boil) $1,324
Respite Nights Food and Supplies $ 331
CROP Walk $ 156
Community Food Bank $ 180
Homeward Bound (Homeless Shelter) $ 177
Latimer House (Women's Shelter) $ 25
Catholic Outreach $ 763
Church World Service ("Tools & Blankets" project) $ 854

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