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Allexis
I have never been a member of this church and just came upon this site in my research. It is Basic Church Finances 101 that the church can not use donations that are designated for a particular fund at their own discretion. At my church, we had been donating funds weekly to help the church build a school. When we found out that the building of the school was not going to be possible, all members that donated toward this fund received a letter in which they were offered to receive 100% of their monies donated toward the school fund back or donate the money toward other church campaigns. Either way, the church wanted it in writing from each member what they chose to do to keep everything legit. I opted to get my money back, and without question, once I requested this in writing, my church sent me a check for 100% of my funds donated toward the school. Also, my church publishes their financial records annually which show where every penny was spent. The report is extensive and it demonstrates how much the church collected (in every fund, including general) and exactly what was spent and where. I believe at any time you can request a spending report from the church. If the church is honest, it will have no problem in providing you with such documentation. Also, if you have made your request in writing the church admin can not receive your letter and ignore it, again, this is not legal. They must take action in rectifying the siutation. You may need to seek additional legal advice if you have donated monies to a specific campaign and the fund were not use accordingly, as this is unlawful. You may also need to contact the Attorney General in your state if you are not able to resolve the situation. The church should not only offer to reimburse you the money you donated, but every other member who donated. Reading this thread makes me so thankful for the church I belong to, it's credibility, integrity, and primary purpose to serve our awesome God.
allexis sounds like your church operates on Godly principles, this one doesnt, they try to make it sound Godly, but thier actions prove otherwise. they seem to operate on business principles, and success using the cleverness of man. instead of being absolutly honest about their mistakes, the try to minimize them, cover them up, all in the name of protecting the new members who know nothing. I feel sad for them, they have a form of godliness but deny its power.they deny its power by not living and practicing the principles that power desires.