Online giving is available for one-time gifts or as a scheduled, recurring contribution.  If you haven't already received your login information via email, simply create a web user account.  You may then give a one-time gift or you may add, edit or delete your scheduled transactions at your convenience online.  You may also review your giving history* through this access point.

 Notes:
*History available immediately to those with an existing web user account. If you just created a web user account, your history will be available within a week. Check back later.
**Fees incurred while processing ACH or Debit Card payments are substantially less than those incurred while processing a Visa or MasterCard. If you would like to help us better steward our resources, please choose the ACH or Debit Card payment option when possible. 

2010-2011 Stewardship Campaign

If you would like to make a financial commitment to support the ministries of Sugarloaf United Methodist Chruch through our Transformed Living Campaign, simply contact our Church Administrator, Julie Polachek, via email or by calling 678-684-6001.  Julie will forward you a Financial Commitment card and answer any questions you might have about giving to the church.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU CAN MAKE
Your Transformed Living 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 prepare our budget for the coming fiscal year.  It will allow us to know how much ministry we can realistically plan for from July 2010 through June 2011.  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 will we pledge? 

During the week of April 26th, you will receive a Transformed Living Financial Commitment Card in the mail.  Please prayerfully consider the amount that God is calling you to give to His church, and then complete in full the information on the card.  This Financial Commitment Card will be the statement of your pledge for the 2010-2011 fiscal year.  You can give in a frequency that works best for you… weekly, monthly, quarterly, or even yearly.  On Sunday, May 16th, we will celebrate together as we present our Transformed Living pledges collectively in this great place we call Sugarloaf United Methodist Church.  At the appropriate time during each service, we will be called, as the body of Christ, to place our commitment cards on the altar.  If for some reason you cannot attend a service on May 16th, we have provided postage for you to return your commitment card in the mail.  It is our hope that you will pray for our church, our staff and our stewardship campaign during the next few weeks.

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 2010 through June 2011?

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.

Dream Team Card

Commitment Card

20 Year Rendering

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