Solving High Food Expenses at Church

Examination and innovation can often yield cost savings.

Not too long ago, as I poured through our church expenses, I discovered something interesting: our church eats a lot.

Name most any type of church activity we had and you could usually find food from a caterer or restaurant associated with it.

Our meal provisions were so generous that, if someone served in multiple ways on a Sunday morning he or she could eat quite well—not just once, but two or possibly even three times. Keep reading

Let's not forget being generous, eating together, and feeding the hungry are an integral part of living our faith. Let's not confuse stinginess with stewardship. 

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