Invitation to Impact the Future

In January 2012, our congregation determined to pay off our mortgage by 2022. Since then, we have significantly reduced the balance on the mortgage, moving from $1.1 millions to $550,000. We accomplished this by paying an extra $1,000 on the principle each month and with a “13^th payment”. Each year congregation members have given for an additional mortgage payment ($8,723). We continue to exceed our annual goal. We give thanks to God for the generosity of the congregation. We are on track to reach our debt retirement goal or even surpass it.

We have designated August and September as 13^th payment months. We give thanks for those who have contributed to the 13^th payment in the past and hope that you will continue this generous practice. We are also thankful for those who will prayerfully consider being part of this special giving for the first time. It is our goal to reach $8,723 in 13^th mortgage payment giving by the end of September.

All gifts given to this special project benefit our ministry today and are a gift to future generations. When reduced interest costs are calculated, every $100 given for debt retirement is like giving approximately $128.

Participating in making the 13^th payment is saying “yes” to the future ministry of First United Methodist Church. You are invited to mark your gifts, “Mortgage”.