The Greenville 1st United Methodist Church recently had a very aggressive campaign to raise funds needed for the expansion of the existing church. The fund-raising team went house to house showing the video to its members, providing information and answering questions about the campaign. The fund rasing video also won big for Duane Weed and the Creative Team as a Finalist in the 1998 TELLY AWARDS.

"We're proud of the success of the video produced for Greenville's First United Methodist Church" comments Producer Duane Weed. "Through the talents of our team ~ Steve Yankee (scriptwriter), Jonathan Allen (production assistant), Beverly Alger (animation specialist) Chuck Hill (voice talent) and John Heitman (non-linear editor) ~ we were able to produce another video that is getting results for our client".

"The First United Methodist Church of Greenville is thrilled with the service and end product Duane produced for us. It enabled the church to raise over 1.5 million dollars for the stewardship campaign and raise enough for our annual operating budget." states Pastor Harry Johnson. "Video does Mean Business and through the efforts of many dedicated people, Greenville's First United Methodist Church will see new construction in the near future."

(above) Duane shoots the pastor!

(below) Producer Duane Weed & Editor John Heitman share the 1998 TELLY Award for the Greenville 1st U.M.C. Fund Rasing Video.