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GCU Surplus Comparison

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
2024 2023 Change
Beginning Surplus $221,306,672 $ 219,483,624 $ 1,823,048
Net Income (Loss) (4,910,056) 5,896,449 (10,806,505)

Change in Unrealized Gain/(Loss) 2,578,883 7,232,407 (4,653,524)
GCU Holding Company (1,272,941) (1,042,493) (230,448)

Changes in Pension Asset/Liability (114,134) (861,385) 747,251
Changes in Non-Admitted Assets (741,932) (387,364) (354,568)
Changes in Asset Valuation Reserve (9,870,080) (9,014,566) (855,514)

Net Change in Surplus (14,330,261) 1,823,048 (16,153,309)
Ending Surplus $206,976,411 $221,306,672 $(14,330,261)

Easter Egg Symbolism...

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chicken egg and exclaimed: “Christ is Risen!” The emper-
or, doubting her words, noted that nobody could rise from
the dead, and that it was as hard to believe what she had
said as it was for a white egg to turn red. Tiberius was still
saying those words when the egg began changing its col-
or and turned scarlet.
Thus, from the very first century of Christianity, colored
eggs have always been the symbol of Jesus’ Resurrection
and, with it, purification in the name of a new and better
life to the faithful followers of the Risen Lord. The eggs’
red color has always symbolized Christ’s blood, and at the Risen Lord. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the funda-
same time, was the symbol of the Resurrection. mental truth and absolute fact of the Christian faith. It is
In many Slavic countries, egg decoration is widespread
and practiced by many. The egg (like icons) is written the central experience and essential kerygma (proclama-
tion) of our Holy Church.
(пьсати), not drawn or painted. This beautiful legacy con- As we celebrate this Bright and Holy Feast, I extend my
tinues nowadays in our parishes. Classes on how to cre- prayerful best wishes to all of you. May you truly experi-
ate traditional Easter eggs—pysanky were once promoted ence the love, joy and excitement of the Resurrection.
by various former GCU lodges and are now sponsored by
the parishes through the GCU Social Grant program. Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen!
My friends, keep our Pascha traditions – customs alive! Christos Voskrese! Voistinu Voskrese!
But remember that all of our Easter traditions point to Our

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