finance update

by Dianne Weideman, Director of Finance

Thank you for your contributions to our Lenten/Easter Offering! Your gifts will bless children attending public schools in our community through two initiatives. First, the Richardson ISD Back-to-School Backpack Bash will provide students and families the opportunity to get the supplies and services they need to start the school year well. Second, our own Children First Ministry offers ongoing support to our partner elementary schools, Mark Twain and Greenwood Hills. This special offering will provide new books for every student at both schools to take home in the spring and fall semesters! Your generosity will greatly bless the children in our community!

As we move into the second quarter, be assured that the leadership team and finance committee are carefully monitoring both income and expenses in order to be the best stewards of your faithful and generous giving. We were pleased to hear from so many continuing pledgers as well as a significant number of new pledgers during our 2023 Annual Campaign. Our FUMCR family is thriving! If you haven’t had a chance to participate in the campaign and would like to, you can learn more at fumcr.com/annual.

I’m honored to serve alongside you as we support one another and our community at large through our financial gifts, time and talents, prayers, and presence. As always, we’re available to answer questions you may have or provide additional information. Please feel free to contact Stachia or me.

Memorial and honorary gifts are a special way to celebrate a life, birthday, anniversary, special occasion, or just to say thank you. Below are the gifts given January 1 - February 28, 2023.