PASTORAL CARE...

Our minister spends time each week visiting those in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, the homebound, and hospitals. He also spends time on the phone and in person counseling those that need his care and prayers. Prayer for the church is a priority.

Our pastor attends and leads many services for weddings and funerals. We are blessed to have a minister that shows us such care.

It was wonderful to receive a gift in the form of a grant for our youth, making it possible to hire a youth minister. The youth and children love the care and training they receive from her. We would like to be able to continue having a youth minister for our church. If resources remain available, this dream will continue to be a reality!

TESTIMONIALS...

• “Pastor Steve’s sermons are a true blessing. I enjoy his Bible studies. His care for this congregation is quite evident.”
• “I am blessed to have such a wonderful pastor like Steve Brackney. He was there with me and God when my wonderful mother passed.”
  

OTHER AREAS OF PASTORAL CARE SUPPORT...

Receptions, Misc. Celebrations

Pastoral Care - $39,278.00, 18.2% of budget.

 

WORSHIP...

We have a beautiful sanctuary with awe-inspiring stained glass windows that enable us to worship and offer praise to God. We are blessed with a wonderful organist and piano player, uplifting and prayerful music by our choir, heartfelt congregational singing and a meaningful well prepared message from God each week through our pastor. We have a screen in the front of the sanctuary with great audio and visual technical support, which is used in many ways to assist our worship experience. If finances permit, we would like to add a screen in the back of the sanctuary, update the sound system, and purchase some new decorations to use for special religious holidays.

TESTIMONIALS...

• “How exciting to hear our organ and piano in prime working condition for the beautiful music we lift to our Lord in our worship."
• "It is always a joy to take part in the choir cantatas. I’m thankful for the wonderful music program our choir director selects for us and our funds purchase."
• " What a thrill to watch our children take part in the annual Christmas program. Many people come to watch our children who don’t normally come to our church. The children learn about the Christmas story through their participation in this church supported program.”
• “I marvel at how each Sunday the sermon touches aspects of my life or the lyrics of one of the songs speaks to a concern on my heart.”
  

OTHER AREAS OF WORSHIP SUPPORT:

Communion, Lay Speakers, Greeters, Ushers, Liturgists, Bulletin Preparation, Special Music, Children's Sermons

Worship - $62,680.00, 29% of budget.

 

EVANGELISM, MISSION, & OUTREACH...

In 2011 we were able to support the Scott County Community Clearinghouse, the Indiana Children’s Home, the Haiti Child Sponsorship, Japan Earthquake, Orlando Project, Sierra Leone Hospital Mission, Hunter Fire Fund, & New Life International. Our giving to these projects through designated giving was $6,057. Our dream for the future, if funds become available, would be to support more adults and youth from our church assisting with mission projects and going on mission trips.

TESTIMONIAL...

“Many of the individuals who get food at the Clearinghouse are living on a limited fixed income.  Others are unemployed and getting unemployment or between jobs.  One woman just finished school and had not found a job yet.  Two weeks ago she found a job.  The financial assistance and food she received earlier in the summer got her through a really rough spot and gave her hope.”

OTHER AREAS OF EVANGELISM, MISSION, & OUTREACH...

Visitations, Cards, Phone Calls, Funeral Home Tissue Ministry, Christmas Food Baskets, School Backpacks, Christmas Shoe Box Ministry, Water Purification Workday, Prayer Chain, Circle Campaign Volunteers, Mitten Tree Project.

Evangelism, Mission, & Outreach - $43,780.00, 20% of budget.

 

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION...

What fun we have each year with our Vacation Bible School! We are the host church for a combined effort of three churches in our community. Our last Vacation Bible School included 75 children.

This past year we held our seventh Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University class. The Pastor’s Bible study is enjoyed by our church family on Sunday evenings and Wednesday mornings. Our Women’s Bible Study meets during the summer.

On Sunday mornings, Sunday school classes are available for all ages. Our church is currently in the middle of “Fruitful Congregation Training” where a team of our members is receiving training that will challenge our church to change and grow in important areas.

Through our church budget we want to be able to continue to provide leadership, literature, workbooks, and training to all who desire to grow in discipleship to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

TESTIMONIALS...

• “Our Bible school this summer was a great example of the church’s support and faith for our children. Seeing those 50-75 children praise the Lord was a true testimony to Jesus Christ’s love for each of us. I heard some of them telling the stories about Jesus in their own words that week. They know already that Jesus is with them.”
• “The Fellowship Class is appropriately named. It is uplifting and encouraging. We come together and share our belief, faith, and personal testimony.”

OTHER AREAS OF EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT...

Training and information workshops for the Minister and church family members.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - $36,822.00, 17% of budget.

 

FELLOWSHIP & HOSPITALITY...

Our fall bazaar and smorgasbords are wonderful times of fellowship and celebration for our church and community. These events are well attended and enjoyed by all. Our church is used at different times by the Girl Scouts, Kiwanis, Retired Teachers, Circles Campaign and other community groups that need a place to meet. We have had some great church picnics, hayrides, and recreational and educational road trips together. We seek to be a place of warmth, friendship and love to all who enter our doors.

TESTIMONIALS...

• “Our church is loving and supportive. The Circles Campaign is a great example. The cookout was a success because of our church.”
• “Since we started attending church here almost 18 years ago, there have been countless times we have been blessed by the support of this church, whether it be by the kind words of encouragement from a member of the congregation, the many opportunities we’ve been given to serve on committees and help with choir cantatas, teach Sunday School classes, deliver Holiday baskets, etc. We feel confident that this church has helped us to keep our blended family together as well as encourage each of us and our children to go out in the world and do good works in the name of Jesus.”

OTHER AREAS OF FELLOWSHIP & HOSPITALITY SUPPORT...

Game Nights, Bowling League, Playground, Potluck Meals, Coffee Hour, United Methodist Women, Nursery, Follow-up with First Time Worshippers, Kitchen Fellowship, Painting, Landscaping, Raking Leaves, Mowing, Game Days.

FELLOWSHIP & HOSPITALITY - $33,628.00, 15.6% of budget.