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WHY DO WE GIVE?
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All We Have is a gift from God.
James 1:17
James 1:17
General Giving
Giving to your church is one of the best ways to live out being a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Tithing to the general operating funds is the place to start and once you reach the goal of giving 10% to the church, it will be the best feeling in the world. To learn more about the general operating expenses at St. Francis, feel free to talk to Pastor Andy or pick up a budget at the church office.
Giving to your church is one of the best ways to live out being a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Tithing to the general operating funds is the place to start and once you reach the goal of giving 10% to the church, it will be the best feeling in the world. To learn more about the general operating expenses at St. Francis, feel free to talk to Pastor Andy or pick up a budget at the church office.
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What is Ignite?
A 3-year financial initiative with a central focus on helping our congregation reach a place of financial health, address any needed repairs for our facility, allow an opportunity for more mission focused ministries, and provide an element of faith - trusting God to lead us in areas that we don't even know about yet. This spiritual journey will help us work towards the vision from God for a healthy and strong future for generations to come. How can you join in on the blessing? Make a commitment to Ignite the Vision and start giving! (be sure to identify funds for Ignite the vision) Goal: 3-year initiative began in November of 2018 with a goal of $675,000. |
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Ways to Give |
One-Time or Recurring Donations
Online giving is a safe and easy way to support the ministries of St. Francis UMC. We offer both electronic check (ACH bank draft) and major credit card payment options to accept one time gifts and recurring donations. Gifts can be designated for the General Fund or Ignite the Vision.
*All gifts are tax-deductible. A year-end giving statement will be prepared and sent to you.
TO GIVE ONLINE
To get started giving, simply click the blue circle button on the lower right corner of any page.
Stock or Mutual Fund Donations
If you own shares of stock, mutual funds, or other investments, you can donate these directly to St. Francis via a brokerage account we maintain with Charles Schwab. It's easy and can provide you with significant tax benefits in some situations. Your broker initiates the transfer and Schwab has a dedicated transfer team to assist your broker with any issues. Schwab's phone is 602-355-9003 (hours 9-6 ET).
To get started, you will need to provide the following information to your broker:
If you have any questions or if you make a transfer, please notify Bruce Gorrell to allow us to watch for the receipt of your shares and credit your giving records appropriately.
Online giving is a safe and easy way to support the ministries of St. Francis UMC. We offer both electronic check (ACH bank draft) and major credit card payment options to accept one time gifts and recurring donations. Gifts can be designated for the General Fund or Ignite the Vision.
*All gifts are tax-deductible. A year-end giving statement will be prepared and sent to you.
TO GIVE ONLINE
To get started giving, simply click the blue circle button on the lower right corner of any page.
Stock or Mutual Fund Donations
If you own shares of stock, mutual funds, or other investments, you can donate these directly to St. Francis via a brokerage account we maintain with Charles Schwab. It's easy and can provide you with significant tax benefits in some situations. Your broker initiates the transfer and Schwab has a dedicated transfer team to assist your broker with any issues. Schwab's phone is 602-355-9003 (hours 9-6 ET).
To get started, you will need to provide the following information to your broker:
- Schwab DTC: 0164 Code 40
- SFUMC Acct Name: St Francis United Methodist Ch.
- SFUMC Acct Type: Corporate
- SFUMC Acct No: 1480-0861
- SFUMC EIN: 56-1690294
If you have any questions or if you make a transfer, please notify Bruce Gorrell to allow us to watch for the receipt of your shares and credit your giving records appropriately.