1. The Ministry and Identity of the Church
Lynn Oldfield, Chair
Administrative Assistant,
Marion First United Methodist Church
2005 – 2016

2. The Mission of the United Methodist Church
To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the
transformation of the world
The Mission of Marion First United
Methodist Church
Through Gods amazing grace, we prayerfully live,
joyfully worship, and humbly serve, seeking to
lovingly make disciples of the whole world.

3. We have paid 100% of our Apportionments for the last 10 years.
World Service Fund
Africa University Fund
Black College Fund
Episcopal Fund
General Administration Fund
Interdenominational Fund
Ministerial Educational Fund

4. We are Unique Glorious Grits Our Facility (7½ years to complete)
Pipe Organ
Praise Band
Chancel Choir
Bell Choir
Uncle Charlie’s Hut

5. Current Ministries Glorious Grits Lenten Lunches
Epworth Children’s Home
Samaritans Purse
Salkehatchie Summer Service
Habitat for Humanity
Community Easter Sunrise Service
Backpack Buddies

6. Joint Thanksgiving Service With Bethel United Methodist Church
Former Ministry
Joint Thanksgiving Service
With Bethel United Methodist Church

7. Leadership 31+ Active Leaders
Different styles of leadership - Visionary, Coaching, Affiliative, Democratic
Our current pastor works well with the congregation and leaders
Six members have become UMC ministers

8. Membership
591 members on roll
174 active members

9. Average Attendance Over 10 Years
2016 – 133
2015 – 129
2014 – 137
2013 – 144
2012 – 146
2011 – 151
2010 – 157
2009 – 159
2008 – 164
2007 – 174

10. Other Information Average Age of the Congregation - 60-70
64 Professions of Faith in 10 years
Started a second service while painting the sanctuary
Loss of businesses in the area
Some members moved away
Loss of members after a pastoral move

11. Other Ministries Good News Club Golden Favorites Glorious Grits
Daycare Services
Community Easter Sunrise Service
Community Lenten Lunches
Samaritans Purse
Bible Study Courses
United Methodist Men, United Methodist Women, United Methodist Youth

12. Source: Office Data collected over 10 Years