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OUR VISION IS TO LEAD OUR GENERATION INTO A TRANSFORMING RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS AND AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY WITH EACH OTHER, SO THAT EVERYONE IN THE BAY AREA AND BEYOND CAN FLOURISH.
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DEAR MENLO FAMILY, Each fall, we reflect on God’s work in the church and celebrate how we have been blessed by his presence in the last year. One way we do this is by looking at how many of our people served in the church and local community, went on a mission trip, or are part of a Life Group, among other things. We also celebrate stories of God’s faithfulness in our lives, which truly
It never ceases to amaze me how deeply we are touched by his blessings, which allows us to reach new people and engage with our community more to partner with you as we welcome our neighbors, anything’s possible. Joyfully,
JOHN ORTBERG Senior Pastor, Menlo Church
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remember that nobody’s perfect, and learn that truly
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fully. I’m grateful to be on this journey with you and
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A SNAPSHOT OF MENLO CHURCH IN 2018 We are ONE CHURCH with MANY LOCATIONS: In 2018, all of our campuses hosted Starting Point and Alpha, baptized people, celebrated Christmas and Easter, had incredible volunteers, sent people on missions, provided opportunities to serve in the community, and had vibrant Life Groups.
SOUTH CITY Over 50 people took a next step with Starting Point Baptized 11 people, including two entire new-to-Menlo families 50% of attendees actively served on a team
SAN MATEO 202 people took a next step with Starting Point 57 people experienced Alpha Baptized 13 people
MENLO PARK 7,670 people attended church on Christmas Eve Helped World Vision make their 1,000,000th Promise Pack Served 1,000 meals to the homeless community Sent out 17 mission teams 5,218 people attended Easter services
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MOUNTAIN VIEW Celebrated its 10th anniversary in February 2018 Average attendance grew to 1,116, a 48% growth over 5 years Menlo Kids’ attendance grew to an average of 238
SARATOGA 114 people (35% of the congregation) served on four projects during a Serve Your City day of service Attendance grew 12% Served 100 kids at Menlo Kids Summer Camp
SAN JOSE 237 congregants served on a team Collected 300 turkeys to support our ministry partners during the holidays
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ALPHA PARTICIPATION*
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*Alpha is a series of sessions that explore the Christian faith. Alpha is run all around the globe, it’s free, and it's geared to people who aren't yet believers.
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EXPERIENCING GOD’S SPIRIT “I went to “help” at an Alpha weekend retreat and ended up having a time of retreat myself. The session about the Holy Spirit was deep and fed my soul. The worship and combination of messages deepened my personal connection with God. Watching God’s spirit work in other people’s lives, while at the same time feeding my soul, left me lingering in God’s spirit. I was blessed by the opportunity to serve.”
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BUILDING COMMUNITY “I was referred to the Alpha program by a trusted friend. I came in with a hope to better understand Christianity, and I came out of the program with so much more. I enjoyed the warmth and friendliness of all the people. We shared openly about our joys and difficulties in life. More importantly, I felt included in a new community.”
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CO M PASSION INTERNATION A L SPO N S ORSHIPS AND PARTN E R SHIP*
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Across campuses, our congregants sponsored 1,239 children in Peru, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic through Compassion International. Partnering with Compassion International, Menlo Church planted a church in MorĂ, Peru in the spring of 2018. The church will serve over 200 kids who we sponsored as a community.
*Compassion International is a child-advocacy ministry that pairs compassionate people with those who are suffering from poverty.
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One of the families who chose to sponsor a child through Compassion was grieving the loss of their own child. They found a child to sponsor whose birthday was near the date of their loved one's passing. It brought the family joy to support a child in honor of their loved one. Through this missional experience, not only was the sponsored child’s life changed by receiving support and care, but this family also experienced some healing and restoration.
(MorĂ, Peru church plant in progress)
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BAPTISMS
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When an elementary school student realized that his dad had left and wasn’t coming back, he was angry and felt like no one loved him. To avoid those feelings, he started hurting himself. During a spring Menlo Kids service, he learned that God loves all of us so much that he gave his only Son for us. “At that moment, I realized God loves me a lot, and that I should treat my body and life with care, love, and respect,” he said at his baptism not long after. “That is when I accepted my Father God and his love for me. He has helped me to forgive and accept.”
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P R AY E R A N D SUPPORT
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More than 125 people provided ongoing prayer support across our campuses.
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A young teenager reluctantly came to Menlo for the first time with her family. During the service, she received a text from a family member who she had been fighting with for about a year. She felt strongly that God was telling her they needed to reconcile, and, after the service, she asked for prayers and courage. Since then, she’s become an integral part of the campus community, inviting friends and worshipping every weekend.
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CAMPUS HOSTS IN ONE MONTH
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V O L U N T E E R S
“I thought the point of serving was I was supposed to bless others, but it ’s flipped. I am the one who is being blessed when serving!” –A Campus Host team member
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“In October of 2017, Sonoma County suffered the most destructive wildfire in California history. Local churches came together to meet practical needs and offer hope. In the midst of so much need, we were grateful to see Menlo Church stand with us in two essential ways:. We were generously provided resources towards our recovery, and we were engaged relationally. The impact has been significant.” –From our partner, Sonoma County Churches United Relief
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PRACTICAL HELP WHILE BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
LOCAL 40%
$1,075,000
$2,692,000 ACTUAL GIVING
$2,612,000 BUDGETED GIVING
MEMBER IN MISSION 11%
$295,000
GLOBAL 49%
$1,322,000
GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS Menlo gave $1,322,000 to 18 mission organizations that serve survivors of poverty, trafficking, natural disasters, and political unrest. We continue to stand with those who face incredible challenges.
LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS Menlo gave $1,075,000 to 35 organizations around the Bay Area. We are excited to deepen our commitment to facing the Bay Area's specific challenges.
Menlo financially and relationally supported 38 individuals and families who serve as missionaries in places like the Philippines, China, Morocco, Peru, South Sudan, Japan, and here in the USA.
SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIPS Menlo members traveled to Mexico, Philippines, Peru, Ethiopia, Jordan, and the Dominican Republic to learn, serve, and grow alongside our global partners.
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Through the special Christmas offering, we had three Serve Your City events in six locations. Over 2,000 Menlo members engaged in the community; served meals; built relationships; filled and sent backpacks; and celebrated with neighbors who needed some hope.
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2018 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
AUDITED, YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 2018 • GAAP FORMAT
2018 CONTRIBUTION BY TYPE:
2018 EXPENSE SUMMARY:
General Offerings
$20,114,000
Salary and Benefits
$11,356,000
Program and Mission Trip Income
$1,341,000
Program and Ministerial Expenses
$8,569,000
Other Income
$1,086,000
Restricted Income
$1,833,000
Mission Giving and Mission Trip Expense
$3,044,000
TOTAL
$24,374,000
SUBTOTAL CASH EXPENSES $22,969,000* Depreciation
$1,585,000
TOTAL
$24,554,000
(non-cash expense)
*Cash outflows for deferred maintenance, building improvements, and capital equipment totaled $2.3MM.
7.5%— RESTRICTED 4.5%— OTHER
12.4%— MISSION GIVING AND MISSION TRIP EXPENSE
5.5%— PROGRAM AND MISSION TRIP 82.5%— GENERAL
6.5%— DEPRECIATION
GENERAL OFFERINGS BY LOCATION: Menlo Park
$11,429,000
57%
Mountain View
$3,431,000
17%
San Mateo
$2,537,000
13%
San Jose
$977,000
5%
Saratoga
$1,047,000
5%
South City
$693,000
3%
TOTAL
$20,114,000
34.9%— PROGRAM AND MINISTERIAL EXPENSE 46.2%— SALARY AND BENEFITS
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2019 BUDGET
BUDGET REPRESENTS UNRESTRICTED INCOME AND EXPENSES.
2019 FISCAL YEAR INCOME BUDGET: 2019 BUDGET
General Offerings
$20,713,000
Program and Mission Trip Income
$1,508,000
Other Income
$1,245,000
TOTAL CASH INCOME
$23,466,000
2019 BUDGET
Salary and Benefits
$12,062,000
Program and Ministerial Expenses
$8,104,000
Mission Giving and Mission Trip Expense
$2,944,000
SUBTOTAL CASH EXPENSES
$23,110,000
Depreciation
$1,964,000
TOTAL EXPENSES
$25,074,000
(non-cash expense)
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