The finance office is accountable to the Ministry Council, the Business Administrator and the congregation. In addition, the finances of the Church are audited on an annual basis by the accounting firm of Capin Crouse LLP. Audited financial statements are available to congregation members from the Church office upon request.
GIVING TO LAKE AVENUE CHURCH
Giving Records
You can now view your giving records online via myLAC.
Online Giving
You may give online using your credit/debit card on myLAC.
Vehicle Donation
You may donate a vehicle (car, boat, RV, etc.) that you no longer need as a tax-deductible non-cash donation to Lake. Please call the Finance Office or email Linda Neuenburg for more information.
STEWARDSHIP
Processes offerings from weekly worship services, ensuring that each donor is given proper credit for thier donation.
In addition, processes special offerings, gifts-in-kind, and self-funded income items.
Benevolence Fund Process: Click here to view a letter regarding the Process.
FINANCIAL BUDGETING AND REPORTING
Reports the following:
- Information regarding cash flow, balance sheet, and variances to budget on a monthly basis to the Adminstration and Finance committee
- Departmental details regarding variances to budget on a montly basis to the individual pastoral team
- Summary financial data to the Ministry Council on a monthly basis
- Weekly updates to the congregation regarding current general fund giving
- Ministry Budget 2011-2012
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Ensures that all vendors are paid according to the agreed-upon payment terms, that reporting the government with respect to these vendors is in compliance with the legal requirements, and that all staff and volunteer reimbursements are done in an accurate and timely manner. Download the payment request form here.
PAYROLL
Ensures that all paychecks to employees are processed accurately, that all payroll taxes and retirement benefits are deposited to the appropriate trustee/agency, and distributes annual W-2 forms.
