
2026
quarterlyREPORT
The 2nd quarter started off with a quick change of plans for our Easter celebration. We had planned on having it at River Park, but God had other plans. Rain brought us indoors with over 715 in attendance across 3 services. We gave out 150 books and 200 bags of candy at Literacy Night. 20 moms enjoyed muffins with their kids for Mother's Day at our Muffins with Mom Sunday morning event. Our student ministry (OSM) took 27 students along with 9 adult leaders/volunteers on our first full-on mission camp at Camp Poki in Virginia. 18 dads enjoyed donuts with their kids for Father's Day at our Donuts with Dad Sunday morning event. 5 Families participated in our Parent/Child Dedication, with a total of 6 children dedicated. During all of this, we planned, trained, decluttered and began packing for our move.
Making the Gospel Relevant
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Loving God
Decisions for Christ
Loving Others
People in LifeGroups
Making Disciples
Equipping & Serving in some capacity
9 Baptisms
and 8 decision for Christ!
Easter Sunday
We planned on having Easter at River Park, but God had other plans. The rain came, so we moved in doors, but that didn't keep anyone away! We had over 700 worshiping with us on Easter Sunday. Our Kidz Zone kids led us in worship, and we baptized 9 people.
Engagement
Our attendance numbers are growing compared to this time last year! The Celebrate Recovery attendance numbers are the total over the 3 separate meetings at The Orchard Church, Timothy House and Inmate Outreach for Fannin County.
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Kidz Zone
It was an active quarter for our Kidz Zone! Easter saw 109 children join us in Kidz Zone. 20 Moms joined us upstairs with their kids on Mother's Day for Muffins with Mom. Father's Day brought 18 dad's upstairs with their kids for Donuts with Dad, and in the main auditorium we had 5 families dedicate 6 children at our Parent/Child Dedication.



Student Ministry
Project Pocahontas gave our students a chance to step away from their normal routines and serve people in a real, hands-on way. They spent their days working at Camp Poki and helping people in need with repairs, painting, yard work, pressure washing, and other projects that had become difficult to manage alone. The work was not always easy, but students jumped in, worked together, and saw how something as practical as repairing a ramp or cleaning up a property can show someone the love of Jesus. We also made room for worship, devotionals, games, time together, and a community block party that brought the whole week together. Along the way, friendships grew, students were stretched, and faith became something they were actively living, not just talking about. Project Pocahontas left a real mark on the community and on the students who served it. We took with us 27 youth, 9 adult leaders/volunteers and had 2 youth salvations!
Orchard Women of the Word
The Names of God study series continued for April with Jehovah Jireh and May with Ash Oklah/El Kanna. Averaging 26 in attendance each month, the women enjoyed fellowshipping and diving deeper into who God is. 11 volunteers served a total of 64 hours in the second quarter! They took the month of June off.



Orchard Guys
8 Spiritual Father’s are in mentoring relationships with spiritual sons.
OG’s continue to meet the first Saturday of the month for our breakfast at iHop. It's been a wonderful time of fellowship and devotionals together. Attendance per month varied with 23 in April, 18 in May and 12 in June.
The OG team leaders also began planning for a multi-church Men's event for early next year.


Celebrate Recovery
We brought the Timothy House back to our usual Friday night meeting this quarter. 13 men and women graduated from Step Studies. We saw the fruit of our Fannin County Inmate Outreach program by watching the statistics on local repeat offenders drop. Many women we have served are growing in their relationship with Christ and their recovery. We have seen families restored and healing happening through the grace of God. 39 volunteers served 730 hours and 1,284 meals!
Sobriety Chips Awarded
Dinner Volunteers
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Rededicated Lives
Baptism Request

We continue to find innovative ways to inspire growth and share the gospel with those around us both physically and digitally. Our For Gilmer strategy has adapted and grown in ways we never imagined! From the Seamless Summer Program to Literacy Night, Back[packs]-to-School and our HopeTree, we have been hard at work continually identifying and meeting the needs of our community.
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DEEPER CONNECTIONS
We continue to look for new ways to engage with our online audience. We understand not everyone can meet in person, which is why our digital presence is so important to us, both on Sunday mornings and throughout the week. Take a look at the social connections we're making!
2026 Quarterly General Fund
$181,924
Current Fund Balance
$209,500
2nd Quarter Budget
$223,476
2nd Quarter Giving
$169,433
2nd Quarter Spending
Through 2nd Quarter
Student Ministry
$25,098
Current Fund Balances
$8,380
2nd Quarter Total Giving
$9,340
2nd Quarter Total Spending
Celebrate Recovery
$3,884
Current Fund Balances
$9,983
2nd Quarter Total Giving
$9,345
2nd Quarter Total Spending
For Gilmer
$634
Current Fund Balances
$300
2nd Quarter Total Giving
$204
2nd Quarter Total Spending
Guatemala
$886
Current Fund Balances
$51
2nd Quarter Total Giving
$0
2nd Quarter Total Spending
Highland Facility
$1,342,803
Current Fund Balances
$1,028,338
2nd Quarter Total Giving
$1,331,926
2nd Quarter Total Spending

We hope that this information gives you a complete and well rounded look at how we seek to steward our resources. Your obedience and generosity makes all of this possible. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to reach out to our executive director, Steven Mansell. You can call at 706-621-5160, or email through the button below. He manages our accounts and is more than happy to help!
If you would like to give towards our mission for 2026:

The Orchard Church
534 Highland Parkway
East Ellijay, GA 30536
706-621-5160
hello@orchardellijay.com
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