Narrative Budget - 2010
First United Methodist Church of Spring Hill
Spring Hill, Florida
2010 NARRATIVE BUDGET
PASTORAL CARE & CONGREGATIONAL SUPPORT $173,475
“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers-not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be.” – 1 Peter 5:2 (NIV)
We offer ongoing care and support to all members and friends of our congregation. We respond to individuals in times of crisis such as illness or bereavement. We keep in touch with members who are homebound or who now live in seniors’ residences and can no longer come out to church. We gather together for socials and meals together. Our ministry personnel and staff as well as our volunteers who serve want to make First United Methodist Church of Spring Hill a caring community where each person is able to feel the love of God being shared with one another.
This area of ministry includes:
• Prayer Ministries • Stephen Ministries • Homebound & Hospital Visitation • Fellowship Dinners & Gatherings
WORSHIP $246,518
“Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” - Psalm 100:2 (NIV)
First United Methodist Church celebrates the strength of its worship. In worship, we gather as a community of faith where we celebrate God’s presence and respond to God’s call to service in our world. Our ministry personnel, working with our Worship Committee and Music Director, prepare the weekly worship services. We have a strong tradition of involving members in leadership in our worship. We offer worship services each week and special services at other times of the year.
This area of ministry includes:
• Pastor Leadership • Choir & Music • Communion • Special Services •Baptisms • Weddings • Worship Resources
DISCIPLESHIP & CHRISTIAN EDUCATION $255,648
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
- Matthew 28:19 (NIV)
Through Christian nurture and development, each one of us grows in our knowledge of what it means to be the people of God in our world and making disciples of Jesus Christ. We provide education for children and youth, Sunday School classes for all ages, and provide a nursery and childcare during worship and Sunday Schools as well as support mid-week activities and studies for children, youth, and adults.
Special adult studies and small groups happen throughout the year. In those gatherings, we seek to keep present the mystery of God’s presence in our lives as we explore, question, and talk together. There are special orientation sessions throughout the year for adults who want to become members, reaffirming their baptismal vows; for parents who want to have their children baptized, and for teenagers who want to re-affirm their baptismal vows for themselves at this time in their lives.
This area of ministry includes:
• Adult Bible Studies • Children’s Ministry • Youth Ministry • Small Groups • Youth Confirmation Classes
• Various Orientation Classes • Special Seminars and Retreats
MISSION & OUTREACH $237,388
“I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” – Matthew 25:40 (NIV)
As people of God, we are called to work in the world around us. We provide support - financial as well as people power - for the work of the church beyond our church walls. This support takes place in our community, in our county, in our state, and in countries around the world. We also support the Florida Conference and The United Methodist Church through our apportionments.
Throughout the year, we reach out beyond this budget and provide additional support and funding for projects through special offerings and as needs are identified.
This area of ministry includes:
• Support for Church and Conference Work • Mission & Outreach Projects • Food Pantry • Prison Ministry
• Local Initiatives • Special Projects
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