Riverside United Methodist Church
Saturday, September 04, 2010

Giving

 
 Everything that we have comes from God, and we are asked to be good stewards of those resources that God has given us.  This giving of our resources is our joyous response to what God has done, what God is doing, and what God calls us to do.  This giving of our resources is a part of living out our promise of "prayers, presence, gifts, and service" in the name of Christ.  Simply stated, Biblical stewardship means God's ownership and our partnership.   
     
What shall I return to the Lord for all His bounty to me?  (Psalm 116:12) 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ways to Give  
 
 
1.      Tithe by Cash or Check
Use the contribution envelopes available in the pew.  
 
2. Tithe by Electronic Funds Transfer
Give by way of an electronic transfer of funds from your bank or credit union.  Click here for the form.  
 
 
3. Tithe by Gifts of Stock
Offers additional tax savings: you avoid capital gains taxes and receive a tax deduction for the full value of the stock on the date of transfer. To qualify for these tax advantages, you must have owned the stock for at least one year. For more information, please call The United Methodist Foundation of the Texas Annual Conference. 
 
4.  Altar Flowers
Altar flowers are a wonderful opportunity to express our love for one another every first Sunday in the Sanctuary and for special holidays or occasions. Fresh flowers are a means of celebrating God’s gift of creation in our worship. If you would like to discuss donating flowers, please contact Joanne Moore or sign up in the Narthex. 
 
 
5.  Adopt an Apportionment 
 
 
Tools and Resources
 (click on any title to view)

 A Personal Spending Plan                                                                                              Budget Worksheet with Formulas                                                  
 
Budget Worksheet (PDF)                                                                                               God's Insurance