Enter here the number of persons currently engaged in a small group that is part of the congregation's ministries. Small groups are groups of people who gather together on a regular basis with the goal of becoming more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ, through an intentional process of learning, mutual support and accountability, and/or service to the world.

Did your activity include mission outreach?  Members of the congregation who “live out” their faith by engaging in mission outreach in the community can report that even if it is not specifically a SAUMC congregation sponsored engagement.  (e.g.  A member volunteers at the Children's Home one Saturday.  That member can report their engagement in outreach that week and we will include it in the Vital Signs numbers.)  Serving as a Board member of an organization is primarily an administrative function and should not be reported.  However, if a member actively and directly participates in a specific community outreach activity for that organization, their service may be reported, even though the member is on the Board.

Suggestions could include assistance with food, Neighborhood Help Fund, homeless ministries, community meals/meetings (i.e., dinners at The Fish House, Chicken Que, meals donated to Men's & Women's Shelters), mission work days, serving as advocate for community improvements.

Number of St. Andrew members participating

The people not currently part of St. Andrew that members were in service to in the name of Jesus Christ. Some examples are Open Hands United Christian Ministries, Soup Kitchen, VBS, mission trips. UMW/UMM Mission Drives