STAND 2022
quarterlyREPORT
Building Our House
In 2022, the storm is blowing like never before. Jesus told us it would. He also said that some would stand through the storm, and some would fall. At the beginning of this year, I called our church to recognize the clear signs, and to build our house. To take the necessary steps so that we, our spouses, our families, would be able to stand despite the storm.
Here, you'll find a report of how and what we're doing so far. This report is just part of the picture. At our 2nd quarter VIP meeting, I walk through a BUNCH of other insights. It is my sincere hope that you will find the reporting here inspiring, and that you will use the resources embedded within to build your own house, and to change your world.
-Pastor Steve
Standing In Public
SECOND QUARTER MILE MARKERS
Easter on the Field
Estimated Attendance
Family Day
In Attendance
New Family Connections
Men's Kickoff
April's kickoff event had 48 in attendance with 25 joining small groups.
Fun was had by all with knife throwing, corn hole and BBQ!
Youth Camp
Our youth ministry continues to grow... Now with 22 youth and 6 leaders!
Even though abruptly planned, Steven Mansell took 16 youth and 3 leaders to camp. TWO of them turned their lives over to Christ! Everyone came back walking more deeply with Jesus.
Walking Where Jesus Walked
On June 20th, 30 of us began a spiritual journey through the Promised Land, experiencing the encounter of a lifetime.
2nd Quarter Engagement
Loving God
Decisions for Christ
Loving Others
People in LifeGroups
Making Disciples
Equipping & Serving in some capacity
Service Attendance Varies
We always expect a little slump in late spring into summer, as people tend to let their other schedule items interfere with building their house. In this critical year, it is a little surprising to see that trend still continues.
AVG MARCH 2022 ATTENDANCE
AVG APRIL 2022 ATTENDANCE (Not including Easter on the Field)
AVG MAY 2022 ATTENDANCE
AVG JUNE 2022 ATTENDANCE
Lifegroup Participation
AVG MARCH 2022 ATTENDANCE
AVG APRIL 2022 ATTENDANCE
AVG MAY 2022 ATTENDANCE
The spring/summer slump seems most evident in lifegroups, doesn't it? Of course, groups are "off" during June and July.
AVG JUNE 2022 ATTENDANCE (Summer Break)
Build Your House
Is your house strong enough to stand through the storm?
Here are STAND and BUILD resources for you to be ready when the storm is at it's greatest fury. Pastor Steve really wants you to be strong, so he built this webpage for you himself!
Standing For Gilmer & Beyond
Celebrate Recovery
Friday Nights have seen 5 decisions for Christ! Even though they have 21 leaders and 32 rotating volunteers plus 3 paid childcare workers each week, the spikes show just how much volunteers are still needed! Could this be your next ministry position?
Seamless Summer
lunches in June
In May we handed out hundreds of books to children at Literacy Night on the Gilmer High School football field. By the end of June we had already served 1330 lunches to 48 hungry kids in our community. VBS Workdays also started up in June. Led by Betsy Kobin, a team of volunteers began constructing props and transforming the church into a MONUMENTAL GRAND-NEW experience for kids attending VBS in July!
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 serving meals to playground maintenance, we have been hard at work continually identifying and meeting the needs of our community.
Here are a few ways we are doing just that weekly:
Weekly Family Resource Packets Available On-Site Each Week
Praying for our Community, Leaders, and Individual Needs
Community Partnerships with the School System, Food Pantry, and local EMS
Guatemala Ministry
Supporting Pastor Secundino Perez Herrera
Two elders and two deacons walked into a church building in Guatemala.
It is an old, run-down awful building. Pastor Secundino is trying to get his new church building built. His congregation has raised enough money for four walls and a roof, but still needed a floor, windows, and front doors.
We prayed about it, and funded the completion of their building by sending them $12,000 from our Guatemala fund last quarter so they can begin meeting there as soon as possible! Take a look at the progress so far.
BEFORE
Progress
Standing with deeper digital 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!
Standing Financially
2022 Quarterly General Fund
$71,384
End of Quarter Balance
$174,250
2nd Quarter Budget
$192,333
2nd Quarter Giving
$153,688
2nd Quarter Spending
Year to Year General Fund Contributions
2020
$489,167
Total Contributions
2021
$565,027
Total Contributions
2022
$380,946
Contributions to Date
Celebrate Recovery
$19,784
Current Fund Balances
$5,309
Total Giving
$5,613
Total Spending
For Gilmer
$6,021
Current Fund Balances
$6,790
Total Giving
$1,791
Total Spending
Guatemala
$542
Current Fund Balances
$501
Total Giving
$0
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, Larry Lynch. 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 2022:
The Orchard Church
7288 Hwy 515 N
Ellijay, GA 30536
706-621-5160
hello@orchardellijay.com
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