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Community UMC North Muskegon
Recognized with a
Wayne C. Barrett Steward Leader Award
The church was recently recognized for their innovative financial stewardship practices.
The leaders believe education has been the key component in achieving exceptional financial stewardship. This education includes being transparent about church finances and promoting the vision and hope of where God is leading them. They are moving towards a narrative budget and have increased awareness of giving overall, especially to those ministries that are making a difference in people’s lives.
Church leaders plan to use the $2,500 grant to fund their VBS called “Just Like Me”. Wendy Hodgin, the church administrator, was ecstatic about being awarded the grant. She shared that the church parking lot will be filled with bicycles during VBS because they attract over 60 kids from the neighborhood!
The congregation’s heart for service is evident in their commitment to giving $10,000 each year to send a team to Appalachia to work on homes. They are also actively involved in their community by offering their building to multiple community programs. They are involved in the local schools and partner with organizations through funding to serve the homeless. They recently raised $3000 for a family that had lost their home.
We are proud to recognize the ministry of Community UMC in North Muskegon!
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