2011-2012 Stewardship Campaign        

When we introduced the 2011-2012 My Giving... Stewardship Campaign in the spring of 2011, we encouraged our congregation to attend Joe Sangl's Financial Learning Experience on May 2nd.

While this section of the website primarily addresses the "gifts" part of your commitment to God, the form below also allows you to make a pledge in the areas of prayer, presence, and service.  If you would like to support the ministries of Sugarloaf United Methodist Church through our My Giving... Campaign, simply complete the information at the bottom of this page and click the "submit form" button.  Alternatively, you can contact our Church Administrator, Julie Polachek, via email or by calling her at 678-684-6001.  Julie will forward you a Commitment Card and answer any questions you might have about giving to the church.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU CAN MAKE
Your My Giving... commitment to Sugarloaf UMC will enable us to continue to make a difference
not only in the lives of those who call this their church home, but also in our community and around the world.
As we plan for another year of sharing the love of our Lord with others, please know that your gifts will help transform lives.

Why Pledge?
Your pledge will help us to budget and manage our expenses for the coming fiscal year.  It will allow us to know how much ministry we can realistically plan for from July 2011 through June 2012.  Your contributions provide for all of our ministry areas including Missions and Outreach, Worship Arts, Adult and Community Life, Congregational Care, Children and Preschool, and Student Life.  Your gifts also pay for the salaries of our wonderful staff and for the operational and administrative costs of our campus (i.e. property maintenance, insurance costs, utilities, supplies, etc.).  Finally, a portion of your gifts are used to retire our outstanding debt and to purchase capital items such as computers and music equipment.

How do I know I’m giving the right amount?
While the Old Testament specifically talks about giving one-tenth of what we make to God, the New Testament encourages us to give what we can, to give sacrificially, and to give out of a grateful heart.  For many, this will mean giving far more than one-tenth.

1 Chronicles 29:6-14:  “Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you have
already given us!” (New Living Translation)

2 Corinthians 9:6-8:  “Remember this:  Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.  Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.  And God is able to make all grace abound
to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
(New International Translation)

What if I don’t know what my income will be during the twelve months July 2011 through June 2012?
Your pledge is based on an estimate of what you think you will be able to give.  If your financial circumstances change, you can alter your pledge at any time.

What if I am out of town and won’t be present to give?
You can make up your giving the next time you are present, or you can mail in your gift.  Several people in our congregation have set up automatic payments through their on-line banking accounts, and this is a wonderful
way to remain current with your commitment.  We have also established a link on our website that will allow
you to process your giving on-line at any time.  If you have any questions or issues using the on-line giving capability, please do not hesitate to contact Julie Polachek.

How will I keep up with how I’m doing on my pledge?
You will receive a monthly contribution statement indicating how much you’ve pledged, how much you’ve
given to date, and the remaining balance of your pledge.  If you give to other ministry areas of the church
(such as the building fund or missions), those gifts will be reflected on the statement as well.

Commitment Information:

Please complete the information below for your Commitment to My Giving...

Last Name:      

First Name:    

Address:         

City:              

State:             

Zip:               

Phone:          

Email:           

my/our commitment to PRAYER is to pray for our church and other needs a week.

my/our commitment to PRESENCE this year is to attend worship   times each month.

my/our commitment to GIFTS is to give this church $ per
week 
month
year

*This Finiancial commitment is for the fiscal year beginning July 1st, 2011 through June 30th, 2012.  It is a step of faith and may be revised at any time at my/our request.

A commitment to SERVICE is also an important piece of growing our faith.  If you would like to make a commitment to SERVE, please click here to be directed to our current ministry volunteer needs.