State of the Church Report

In 2011, AUMC has continued to focus on the five fruitful practices of Radical Hospitality, Passionate Worship, Intentional Faith Development, Risk-Taking Mission and Service, and Extravagant Generosity.  This focus has enabled us to be a church that demonstrates congregational health, vitality and fruitfulness.

Radical Hospitality

1. Welcomed 70 new people into membership through October
   • 35 professions of faith
   • 35 transfers in
   • 5 “adult” baptisms (4 Confirmands)
2. Offered pilot of “Reason for God” to 38 people.
3. Generated and managed pipeline of guests at Sunday worship services.
4. Continued to attract new WLC families.

Faith-Forming Relationships

1. Welcomed largest confirmation class (19) in recent history.
2. Added new Bible studies for all age groups.
3. Started three new Sunday School classes.

Passionate Worship

1. Increased average Sunday worship attendance by 5% through October
2. Introduced liturgical dance to congregation through “Remnant” group.
3. Grew participation of children’s music programs in worship.

Risk Taking Mission

1. Completed first year of Kids’ Hope with 20 mentors.
2. Strong growth in Costa Rica Mission trip participation
3. Continued to invest in HAAM, Family Promise, Saturday’s Child, Water Ministry and Breast Cancer Awareness groups.

Extravagant Generosity

1. Fully paid apportionments through October.
2. Revenue on budget through October (13% higher than 2010 through third quarter).
3. Funded many new ministries and expansions in 2011.
4. Currently conducting Stewardship emphasis and planning Capital Campaign for 2012.