Why We Give
What people say
What does making an annual pledge mean to you personally?
An annual pledge provides us with a sense of accountability because we know that pledges can help the church budget and plan for the upcoming year.
Giving the pledge makes me feel that I am helping the church to carry out its mission.
Making an annual pledge is one way of supporting the church I love. My church just like my home needs a budget to operate efficiently.
When I became a member a few weeks ago a promise was made to support the ministry by my presence, prayers, gifts, service, and witness. My pledge is just part of work in progress
At this ripe old age of 83, I’m limited on how I can serve. BUT with a pledge I can support our church ministries and reach out to feed God’s hungry people (FL Food Bank and Rise Up for Hunger), I can support children and youth (VBS, Sunday School, youth missions, Rising Hope Children’s Home and the church’s support for our local schools), I can help the homeless (I Care Ministry) and I can help the world recover from disasters (UMCOR). Thank you God, I can still serve with my pledge.
When I lost a job and our financial situation was dire, God blessed in a divine way for me to get a new job. I decided my gratitude should be consistently tithing. This was the first time in my life that I gave cheerfully. I was so grateful that I could give!
I believe it is up to us to share God’s word with children and those who have not yet found this truth. To make that possible, we must support not only the causes the church champions, but also the practical costs of keeping our congregation open—utilities, overhead, maintenance, and staff.
A tithe is important (regardless of the amount) for the financial leadership to set the operating budget for each year
Most of us can relate to the need to plan ahead for financial management including estimating income. The annual contribution campaign is our reminder of how important it is to prepare for the next year.
Choosing to give financially to the church can mean trusting God to provide, and it also deepens our relationship with the church. We prioritize giving to the church because of the many benefits we receive in return