God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him won’t perish but will have eternal life.
Have you ever wondered what it means to be born in God's image?
John 3:16 reminds us about God's loving and generous character. First God loved...and then, God gave. Because of God's love for us, God gave us the greatest gift of all: his son.
It says something about us, too! We know from the first chapter of Genesis that we were created in the image of God.
"Your generosity makes our mission and ministry possible, allowing us to share God's love with our community."
Behaviors change when the stories we tell ourselves are transformed. Look for clarity regarding the areas of your money story that hold tension of heaviness. Experience the release that sparks a renewed desire to let your life truly reflect your beliefs about giving. Your estimate of giving then allows our church to plan and budget how it will be able to serve you and others.
Determine what percentage of your income you are currently giving to God and consider taking a step up this year. So if you now give 3% of your income, consider increasing your gift to 4%. Our prayer is that everyone will grow in their generosity and experience the joy and blessings that will overflow from that generosity.
The easiest option for both you and the church is to set up automated donations through the Give Online secure payment portal. This guarantees that the church will receive your gifts on a regular basis. Return your Commitment Card then set up the donation schedule yourself through the portal.
Your acceptance at SUMC is not based on your capacity to give and we know that circumstances can change at any time. Please return a Commitment Card even if it is a limited financial commitment at this time. You can always increase or decrease your commitment if your situation changes.
Helpful Links
Our stewardship campaign is based on “The Generosity Challenge: 28 Days of Gratitude, Prayer, and Faith” by Scott McKenzie and Kristine Miller. You can purchase the book from many online retailers, including Amazon, Cokesbury and Barnes & Noble.
Helpful videos and discussions can be found on Amplify Media, and are available for free when you create an account using our church credentials! You can receive the information to sign up by texting give to 571-200-7031, or by contacting Sharon!
Find your giving on the stairway! If everyone who gives takes one step up in 2025, our generosity would combine and fund our ministries!
