October - november - december 2024

Financial Health

Five Stones, year to date (July through December), has experienced the generosity of our community, with $1,065,683 given to our general ministry fund. This number represents 99.76% of our forecasted giving.
Five Stones staff have been incredible stewards of the church's generosity and are operating with expenses at 84% of the budget as well as open staff positions that are not impacting our payroll.
Stepping Stones tuition receipts are slightly outpacing our forecast, and our teachers are operating their classrooms below budget.
Our "Brighter | Generosity" fund grew slightly to $1,438,804 as we continue to explore the future growth of our campus.

October, Stepping Stones hosted our very first curriculum night. We provided insight into what and how their children learn at SS.
Stepping Stones greatly valued safety as we worked with Union County Sheriffs to provide a car seat check for families.
Moms enjoyed a time of food and fellowship as we hosted brunch for moms in October. They also helped teachers with cutting and other classroom tasks.
In December, SS moved to a new software platform, Brightwheel, which allows parents to access school and classroom information.
In December, our fours and TK students traveled around the world, visiting 5 countries and learning how they celebrate Christmas. All students spent the month celebrating Jesus' Birthday.

Kids Ministry partnered with Union County DSS, provided 70 kinship families with Christmas gifts, and hosted a Social Worker Appreciation in partnership with Forest Hill Waxhaw.
Kids ministry engaged foster care families and social workers in December with 450 bags of gourmet popcorn.
Kids Ministry walked alongside nine families as they dedicated 12 kids and committed to raising them in the truth of scripture and the grace of God's love.
Four kids and their families attended Kid's Salvation and Baptism classes in November and joined the whole church in celebrating baptism.
Kids ministry celebrated Christmas with "Jingles and Jammies," where kids attended Sunday morning in their jammies, heard the Christmas story, and celebrated in their small groups.

Our Care Team prayed over 143 prayer requests and hundreds of "unspoken" requests as they responded to the needs of our church.
Flowers and care packages were sent to families experiencing the loss of a loved one.
26 families completed the Hang 5 Challenge.
12 families got involved with a Life Group.
17 individuals attended Explore Class and learned about our mission and vision.
15 individuals completed our Partner Class and have joined Five Stones in our mission to encourage people to know God and take their next step with Him.

Celebrated consistency and commitment from servant leaders. Our amazing teams that generously serve as hosts, worship musicians, vocalists, and technical producers have had an amazing impact on our church community.
Our November worship night was well attended as our church gathered and lifted the name of Jesus through song and prayer.
1716 individuals attended our Christmas Eve services and heard the gospel as we celebrated Christmas together.