Each year, we celebrate the start of our Stewardship campaign with this annual report. In 2022, I am thrilled to showcase the undeniable love that you have for this church.
Just this Fall, over a hundred youth have shown up for MYF, we saw the most children on Promotion Sunday of record, and 40 of our 50 Plus Ministry journeyed to Savannah for a Wesleyan trip. Our Children's Choir attendance is so large that we have to split them into two choirs, and our Respite Ministry is back to four days a week. On top of it all, we are on track to have over 150 new members this year. This is all BECAUSE OF YOU.
Your financial generosity allows us to continue to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, disciples of all ages from across our community and the world. When you consider your commitment to our church this year, I pray you will remember the love for Jesus that brought you to join this church. I pray you will continue to give until it hurts, because your giving gives us the means to thrive as First United Methodist Church - Montgomery.
With Joy, Dr. Jay D. Cooper Senior Minister
FINANCIALS
The completion of the Impact Renovations and the grand reopening of our beautiful facilities last spring has led to a renewed spirit of ministry at FUMC. We continue to see growth in membership and ministry participation, and congregational giving remains strong. Giving in August approached levels not seen since 2014.
After several years of shutdowns, reduced programming, and Impact construction, FUMC has returned to full programming and activities. The 2023 budget reflects an 11% increase over 2022 and represents the clergy’s and staff’s vision for FUMC, its congregation, and the community. Please prayerfully consider your part in supporting FUMC’s ministries by maintaining or increasing your pledge.
BECAUSE OF YOU, FUMC continues to thrive and make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
budget breakdown $4,490,075 Total Budget $1,253,703 $786,858 $403,236 $707,475 $621,356 $152,000 $565,447 Worship Children/Youth/College Local Missions Adult Global Missions Congregational Care Media & Outreach *allocations include programming, overhead, and salaries *
4,980 Homes, on Average, Engaged Weekly in Broadcast Worship 9,230 Countries Reached 26 Homes, on Average, Engaged Weekly in Virtual Worship (Facebook + YouTube + Website) 540 35 American States Reached Homes Watched the 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Service on WSFA 6,067 Homes Watched the Easter Service on WSFA 590 Present in Worship, on Average (75% of Pre Covid Attendance)
Student Confirmation Participants
32 240 Adults, on Average, Attended Sunday School
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100 Youth Volunteered at VBS 2022 & Camp Lee 52 Youth Attended Mission Trips 70 Students Attended Montgomery Missions Week 113 Children Attended Promotion Sunday 138 Youth Engaged in Small Groups (28% Increase from Last Year) 65 Youth Attended Winter Weekend 200 Children Attended VBS 2022 124 Children Participated in 2022 Summer Activities 93 Children Attended SPROUTS 60 Children Attended Summit Kids
Families Enrolled in Respite's Day Program 45 300 Sets of Prayer Beads Made for Others 35 50 Plus Travelers to Asheville, NC Engaged in Fall & Lenten Bible Studies 393 115 Volunteered at VBS 2022 60 Active Volunteers for our Respite Ministry 16 Onsite 50 Plus Events
22 Mission Agencies Supported Annually Care Packages Delivered to Homebound Members 354 55,000 Meals for Rise Against Hunger 125 Volunteers Packed Meals for Rise Against Hunger 5 Global Missionaries Supported Annually 2,350 Meals Provided for MACOA, HIM, and Mercy House by our Kitchen
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Letters to Inmates 73 50 Care Boxes Made for Aid to Inmate Mothers
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76 Art Supply Items Donated to King's Canvas 255
103 50 Teddy Bears
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64 New
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