Financial Overview of Pender UMC Bridge of Hope Campaign
Bridge of Hope
Campaign Guide
Pender United Methodist Church
The Bridge of Hope Campaign started in December 2023, and will run through February 2024. Our goal is to raise
$250,000. Current donations received to the campaign are nearly $38,000.
The purpose of this fundraising campaign is to bolster our reserves to account for the continuous monthly shortfall
that Pender has with its budget. We are also mindful of our needs to pay our Apportionments to both the NoVA
District and Virginia Conference. Your support for this campaign will help Pender to continue to operate and will
allow the Church to fulfill its mission “to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by
proclaiming the good news of God’s grace and by exemplifying Jesus’ command to love God and neighbor, thus
seeking the fulfillment of God’s reign and realm in the world” (Book of Discipline, Section 1, Para. 121).
At the beginning of the Campaign, we received a pledge that one generous church member will match any
donation made to the Bridge of Hope, dollar for dollar, up to $92,000. This is a true blessing. This applies to large
donations, as well as your weekly donations. For example, if you give $2,500, your donation will be matched by
another $2,500, meaning a total of $5,000 will be contributed to the Bridge of Hope campaign. However, this also
applies to weekly giving that is designated as a Bridge of Hope donation. So, if you give $300 weekly for the next
10 weeks (totaling $3,000), and you designate that giving for Bridge of Hope, it will be matched by another $3,000,
making your total gift to Pender to $6,000.
This booklet will set forth information previously provided at our last meeting in November relating to historical
revenue and expenses for Pender, as well as Pender UMC 2024 Budget.
At the end of the booklet, we will provide frequently asked questions, as well as contact information if you have any
questions not answered in this booklet.
Historical Revenue and Expenses, 2017 – 2023 (YTD 10/31)
Historical Revenue and Expenses, 2017 – 2023 (YTD 10/31)
Pender UMC 2024 Budget
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT BRIDGE OF HOPE
CAMPAIGN
Question 1: How long is the fundraising campaign?
Answer: The Bridge of Hope Campaign runs from December 2023 through February 2024.
Question 2: How much has the Campaign raised so far?
Answer: As of January 10, the Campaign has received approximately $38,000.
Question 3: Why have a special fundraising campaign?
Answer: To reduce the use of savings to cover the continuous monthly shortfall that Pender has with its budget.
Question 4: Why not just give to the General Fund to help with the church finances?
Answer: We received a pledge from one generous church member to match any donation designated
specifically
to the Bridge of Hope, dollar for dollar, up to
$92,000. Giving directly to the General Fund does not receive this match.
Question 5: How can I give to the Bridge of Hope Campaign?
There are several ways to give to Pender. You can give online at PenderUMC.org. To designate Bridge of Hope, go to the second item in the drop-down menu
(Bridge of Hope (Fundraising Campaign). You can also write a check and put Bridge of Hope Campaign in the memo section of the check. For other ways to
give to Pender, including by text, please visit PenderUMC.org and click on menu, go to GIVE, and then click on FAQ. That will lead you to the Stewardship
Campaign tab, which will provide helpful information about giving.
Question 6: There was a Q&A session on the 2024 Budget. When is the next Q&A session and what is the topic?
Answer: The next session is being planned for early February 2024, and the topic will be “Stewardship.”
Question 7: Where can I go for more information or ask specific questions?
Answer: There will information provided in the Pender newsletter. Also, we provide updates on the campaign on the fourth Sunday of every month, with “A
Moment for Stewardship.” If you have any other questions, please contact David and Pamela Kinard at
kinardipod@gmail.com
or feel free to ask questions at
church.
Explore the historical revenue and expenses of Pender United Methodist Church from 2017 to 2023, with a detailed breakdown of tithes, offerings, and budget allocations. Delve into the 2024 proposed budget, including revenue sources and planned expenses across various ministries and administrative areas. Additionally, uncover frequently asked questions about the Bridge of Hope Campaign for a comprehensive understanding of the financial aspects involved.
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Bridge of Hope Campaign Guide
Historical Revenue and Expenses, 2017 2023 (YTD 10/31) Historical Revenue and Expenses Year Revenue* 1,232,469 $ 1,202,721 $ 890,982 $ 798,706 $ 624,919 $ 428,785 $ 307,086 $ Expenses** 1,270,537 $ 1,181,676 $ 994,784 $ 897,652 $ 888,530 $ 710,519 $ 544,151 $ 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 (YTD) *Revenue includes all tithes and offerings **Expenses include apportionments paid 2023 revenue, expenses, and assets are year to date 10/31
Pender UMC 2024 Budget Pender United Methodist 2024 Budget - Consolidated 2023 Budget (For Reference Only) 2024 Proposed Budget Revenue Tithes & Offerings Other Offerings or Income Total Budgeted Revenue $ $ $ 443,620 32,650 476,270 $ 370,016 $ 43,479 $ 413,495 Expenses Serve God Love God & Others Know God Worship Know God Music Know God C Ground Know God Audio Visual Grow in God Share God Share Christ Total Clusters $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 100 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 125 7,000 4,000 3,100 1,500 500 10,710 650 11,500 4,500 3,150 2,500 1,000 12,000 650 - - 35,400 27,585 Staff Parish Trustees Finance Com Communications Northern Virginia District VA Annual Conf. $ $ $ $ $ $ 382,838 270,744 15,600 5,500 16,368 116,472 $ $ $ $ $ $ 345,584 270,230 14,100 5,500 14,592 109,680 Total Budgeted Expenses $ 842,922 $ 787,271 Net Total $ (366,652) $ (373,777)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT BRIDGE OF HOPE CAMPAIGN kinardipod@gmail.com
