Budget Lunch

Sunday May 6 after church we are hosting a lunch to discuss the 2007 budget for Peoples UMC, what the money goes toward, and how much more is needed to reduce our deficit so that we can continue and grow vital ministries for the church and community.

The 2007 budget for Peoples UMC is $13,300 more in deficit than 2006. Though 2006 had been an improvement on the previous year, we need to begin to reduce our deficit below the current $45,000 level.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions and discuss creative solutions. We will also be asking our congregation to raise our collective pledges by $10,000 and are looking to increase a few of our other fundraising efforts.

We are confident that our variety of new programs in worship, adult small groups and youth will bring future growth for the church and for the increase of God’s kingdom in South Portland. We are further confident that God will provide all that His ministry needs through your faithful response. Please come to this luncheon and consider increasing the portion of what God has given you that you to return to His ministry here at Peoples. Please RSVP to the church office 799-1413.