Dear Journal Readers,

This is an appeal for donations. On 30 June at the Annual General Meeting of Xristos Community Society, which publishes The Journal, the treasurer reported that our bank balance as of 31 May 2001 was $1,790. From 31 May till year’s end four editions of The Journal have to be paid for. Each edition of The Journal costs about six hundred dollars to produce and mail. Most of that money goes toward postage and paper costs. Were it not for the countless volunteer hours put into the production of The Journal by the editorial board and assembly team, the cost per edition would be very much higher.

The difference between the 31 May bank balance and our projected costs for the rest of the year comes to about $600. If you enjoy The Journal and think it is a worthwhile publication, please consider making a donation. There are two ways to donate. If you take out a membership in Corpus Canada, $25 of your annual membership fee is sent to Xristos as a donation in your name toward the publication of The Journal, for which you will receive a receipt for a Canadian tax deduction . (See the back page of The Journal for information on how to join Corpus Canada.) If you already are a member of Corpus Canada this year and wish to make a further donation in support of The Journal, or if you are not a member of Corpus and wish to make a donation, you can send a cheque payable to “Xristos Community Society” to Xristos Community Society, 9875 Seventh Street, Sidney BC  V8L 2V8. Donations over $10 will receive a receipt for a Canadian tax deduction.

Publication of The Journal is a ministry of Xristos Community Society, a registered Canadian charitable organization. The Journal is distributed free of charge to all who ask for it. Publication expenses are covered entirely by donations.

Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

May God bless you,
Arthur Menu
 President, Xristos Community Society