Ohio Conference’s deficit increased during the month of October, accord­ing to figures pro­vided by Ohio Conference Finan­cial Coordinator Stan Helmuth.

Receipts for the month totaled $27,274, including $26,274 in giving from congregations. Ex­penses in October totaled $30,795, resulting in an operating bal­ance of -$3,521 for the month. As of Oct. 31, the Conference’s operating balance is -$26,479 for the 2019-20 fiscal year.