As we reflect on 2025, we do so with deep gratitude. This past year has been a powerful reminder that generosity is not just about dollars and cents; it is about trust, faithfulness, and our shared commitment to God’s work in and through this church.
We are pleased to share strong financial results for the prior year. Our 2025 giving goal was $4,141,148, and by the end of the year, actual giving totaled $4,027,898. That means we reached over 97% of our giving goal, and while we narrowly missed the goal, the outcome is both encouraging and humbling, especially given the broader economic pressures many were facing throughout the year.
Additionally, the church finished the year under budget on expenses. This significant positive variance reflects intentional planning, thoughtful decision-making, and our ministry leaders’ deep commitment to using resources wisely in support of our mission.
Because expenses were well-managed, the church fully funded its ministries and ended the year in a strong financial position, providing stability, capacity for continued ministry, and confidence as we look toward the future.
We share this financial snapshot not simply to report numbers, but to celebrate what God is doing among us. Every single gift has helped tell a story of faithfulness, responsibility, and hope. Fully audited financials will be made available on our website later this year.
Thank you for being a generous church. Thank you for trusting God. And thank you for walking together as we continue to live into God’s call for our shared life and ministry.
With gratitude,

Sandra Bembenek
Chair, Finance Committee
First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth