Giving

Estimate of Giving Form

Online Giving
Our prayer is that everyone will grow in his or her faith through giving financially to the ministries of the church and experience the joy and blessing that come from financial generosity. To give online, click here.

Biblical Views of Giving
The Bible has much to say about wisdom and finances, with 2,300 verses that tell us to be generous and good stewards of our resources. Jesus taught generosity and sacrifice. He demanded that his followers serve not wealth but God, and in the parable of the talents he taught that God will hold each of us accountable for what we do with our earthly possessions.

Budgeting Towards Tithing
The Bible teaches us to give a tithe, or the first 10 percent we earn, to God and church’s work. For some, giving one-tenth is a very difficult goal, while for others it is just a starting point. The important thing is that you start somewhere. For example, if you now give 3 percent of your income, consider increasing your gift to 4 percent, and add 1 percent each year until you reach your tithing goal.

Long-Term Gifts
Maybe you feel like many people who support the church with annual giving over many years and reach the point where they want to provide in advance for a gift that will support the church into the future. 

In August of 1973 a group of wise leaders established the First United Methodist Church of Midland Foundation.  The initial gift, made by one of the founders, was $3000.  Since that visionary beginning, the Foundation has produced important financial resources to fuel the expanding ministries of First United Methodist Church.

The Foundation can receive many types of gifts, including memorials and honorariums, bequests, life insurance proceeds, appreciated stocks, trusts, annuities, and assets of all kinds.  Work with your financial planner can help you determine which type of gift is most advantageous for you.

If you would like additional information click here or contact , Director of Finance, at 432.682.3701 ext. 230.