Mars Hill Church’s first ever annual report, chronicling our most recent fiscal year (July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008), is being distributed at all of our campuses today. An online version is available here. Not only does the report provide a comprehensive look at the numbers from 2007-2008 (attendance, finances, etc), but it also includes the stories behind the numbers—our life, redeemed by Jesus—and a glimpse of how our ministry is developing for the future. In all of this, I pray that God’s glory is most evident, as the credit and our worship belong to Jesus. Here is some of what you’ll find in the annual report:

• Year-end stats on finances, attendance, websites, church planting, leadership, bands, etc.
• Pastor Tim Smith (Mars Hill worship pastor) recollects Easter Sunday 2008, where more than a hundred people responded to the call for spontaneous baptisms.
• An interview with some of the leaders from our new Olympia campus.
• A profile on "new" Mars Hill ministry partner, Vision Nationals.
• Stories from the people of Mars Hill, living evidence of God’s grace in our midst.

I hope you are encouraged by this glimpse into God’s work at our church. For all who support Mars Hill—through prayer, giving, word-of-mouth, resources, etc—thank you for your faithfulness. Now on to 2009...