A NOTE FROM OUR FINANCE CHAIRPERSON
I am so grateful to be part of a thriving and growing church. We are blessed with extraordinary pastors, church staff, and lay leadership. We have heard some challenging sermons, participated in multiple mission projects, and experienced the effectiveness and joy with which the staff serves this congregation. I am sure you are grateful for our church, too.
We all know these wonderful ministries and projects require financial resources. Stewardship season gives us an opportunity to reflect on what God has provided, what we are doing and what we can do in bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to our city, state, country, and the world.
I know for me and my family, we annually receive the stewardship package. We often do not give it the prayerful consideration it is due. We simply commit to giving what we did the previous year. We are often challenged with the concept of tithing 10% of our income. If I am honest, I am intimidated by the concept of 10%. Last year, Karen and I decided to increase our giving. For my family, this small step toward increasing our financial contribution to the church was our way of increasing our giving without being overwhelmed by the 10% threshold. This reevaluation of our annual contribution allowed us to move beyond the status quo we let ourselves get trapped in for previous years.
My challenge for you is to consider taking small steps towards the larger goal of being able to reach a 10% tithe. I would also like to encourage you to make an annual pledge to the church. A pledge is an act of promising a monetary sum, your time, and your service to God through the church. It helps you to be more intentional with your resources making sure your gifts to God are an integral part of your life. Your pledges help determine what our annual budget should be. From this budget, we can closely monitor the operations of the church to ensure we are faithful with the resources we have received.
Finally, monthly giving is most beneficial for the day-to-day life of the church. The church’s expenses are similar to yours and mine; they come around every month. However, everybody’s giving situation is different. Do whatever fits best with your family’s budget. For some of you (consult a tax advisor), giving from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) might be a tax-efficient way to support the church.
I hope you love our church as much as I do and will prayerfully consider your calling to give and to support it with your prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.
Matt Groom
Finance Committee Chairperson
We all know these wonderful ministries and projects require financial resources. Stewardship season gives us an opportunity to reflect on what God has provided, what we are doing and what we can do in bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to our city, state, country, and the world.
I know for me and my family, we annually receive the stewardship package. We often do not give it the prayerful consideration it is due. We simply commit to giving what we did the previous year. We are often challenged with the concept of tithing 10% of our income. If I am honest, I am intimidated by the concept of 10%. Last year, Karen and I decided to increase our giving. For my family, this small step toward increasing our financial contribution to the church was our way of increasing our giving without being overwhelmed by the 10% threshold. This reevaluation of our annual contribution allowed us to move beyond the status quo we let ourselves get trapped in for previous years.
My challenge for you is to consider taking small steps towards the larger goal of being able to reach a 10% tithe. I would also like to encourage you to make an annual pledge to the church. A pledge is an act of promising a monetary sum, your time, and your service to God through the church. It helps you to be more intentional with your resources making sure your gifts to God are an integral part of your life. Your pledges help determine what our annual budget should be. From this budget, we can closely monitor the operations of the church to ensure we are faithful with the resources we have received.
Finally, monthly giving is most beneficial for the day-to-day life of the church. The church’s expenses are similar to yours and mine; they come around every month. However, everybody’s giving situation is different. Do whatever fits best with your family’s budget. For some of you (consult a tax advisor), giving from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) might be a tax-efficient way to support the church.
I hope you love our church as much as I do and will prayerfully consider your calling to give and to support it with your prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.
Matt Groom
Finance Committee Chairperson
WHY A GIVING COMMITMENT?
We believe that God created everything, and everything belongs to God. We are stewards of God’s creation. When we give and serve, we bear witness to God’s love and redemption. As a church, we hear God’s call to present Christ, encourage growth and holiness, and send out others to present Christ. God has called us to grow God’s kingdom in our community and around the world!
Each year, we seek your commitments to help project income for the upcoming year and enable the most effective planning for our ministries. When you submit a commitment card, you are intentionally setting aside a portion of your time and income to God and to the church. Some may give one gift or a few gifts over the year. Others give weekly or monthly through our website or church app. Regardless of the method, we appreciate your faithfulness and commitment.
God is calling all of us to give consistently so Killearn can continue to grow. If you have not tried monthly giving before, we encourage you to try it this year. Many people plan household budgets monthly. Consider giving to the church in the same way. In Scripture, God asks the people of Israel for the first tenth of the harvest. The act of giving a tenth is called tithing. That ten percent goal might be a real challenge for some and a consistent goal for others. If we all take a step of faith towards tithing, it would be a huge kingdom impact.
Each year, we seek your commitments to help project income for the upcoming year and enable the most effective planning for our ministries. When you submit a commitment card, you are intentionally setting aside a portion of your time and income to God and to the church. Some may give one gift or a few gifts over the year. Others give weekly or monthly through our website or church app. Regardless of the method, we appreciate your faithfulness and commitment.
God is calling all of us to give consistently so Killearn can continue to grow. If you have not tried monthly giving before, we encourage you to try it this year. Many people plan household budgets monthly. Consider giving to the church in the same way. In Scripture, God asks the people of Israel for the first tenth of the harvest. The act of giving a tenth is called tithing. That ten percent goal might be a real challenge for some and a consistent goal for others. If we all take a step of faith towards tithing, it would be a huge kingdom impact.
WORKING TOWARDS 10%
Taking steps towards a ten percent tithe may look different for every family. It may mean moving up a whole percent closer to ten, or it may mean increasing by a round number like $25, $50 or $100. If you have never given before, maybe you are able to start with something closer to one percent. Consider what it would look like for you, using these examples:
Giving through the Annual Stewardship Campaign provides the resources for the ministries of Killearn Methodist Church to live out our mission - to present Christ, encourage growth and holiness, and send out to present Christ. We ask you to prayerfully consider how you will support our ministries in 2027.
OPERATING BUDGET FROM 2026: $2,000,000
MISSIONS BUDGET FROM 2026: $165,000
PRESENT
Killearn is a place that presents Christ by inviting all to experience the transforming love of Jesus through ministries to and with our members, guests, community and world.
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
(Romans 5:8)
GROW
Killearn is a place where you can grow in your relationship with Jesus through study and service in the many transforming ministries available for people of all ages.
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind and, Love your neighbor as yourself.”
(Luke 10:27)
SEND
Killearn is a place where you are equipped to be sent out to share the love of God with others in our community and around the world.
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
(Matthew 28:19-20)
FAQ
WHAT IF I NEED TO CHANGE MY PLEDGE?
You may increase or decrease your commitment at any time by contacting the Church Office. If you give electronically, changes to your commitment must be made in Church Center. Our finance staff can assist with this over the phone.
WHEN SHOULD I SUBMIT MY PLEDGE?
Please submit your commitment card by Sunday, October 25. You can mail or drop off cards at the Church Office, or bring your card to worship on Commitment Sunday. The best way to submit your commitment card is online.
MAY I SEE A LINE ITEM BUDGET?
Yes. A line Item budget is available upon request. Contact the Church Office for more information.
You may increase or decrease your commitment at any time by contacting the Church Office. If you give electronically, changes to your commitment must be made in Church Center. Our finance staff can assist with this over the phone.
WHEN SHOULD I SUBMIT MY PLEDGE?
Please submit your commitment card by Sunday, October 25. You can mail or drop off cards at the Church Office, or bring your card to worship on Commitment Sunday. The best way to submit your commitment card is online.
MAY I SEE A LINE ITEM BUDGET?
Yes. A line Item budget is available upon request. Contact the Church Office for more information.
WAYS TO GIVE
ONLINE & CHURCH CENTER APP
Giving online is the the safest and most cost-effective way for us to put your gifts into action. You can make a one-time gift or set up recurring transactions. To securely make a gift on the Church Center app, download and log in to Killearn’s Church Center on your smartphone. Select “Give” from the main menu at the bottom of your screen. Then select the “My Giving” button. From this next menu, you can set up new recurring gifts, payment methods, and more. You can even track your pledge progress throughout the year.
CHECK OR CASH
Giving cash or check in worship each Sunday is a meaningful tradition that is important for many. When you give by check, please indicate special disbursements on the memo line. If you are giving cash, please use an envelope and indicate your name and any instructions on the outside. You may also bring or mail your gift to the Church Office.
OTHER
You are welcome to give through qualified charitable distributions and donor-advised funds. We also have an endowment fund. This is a great time to update your estate giving to Killearn Methodist Church.
Giving online is the the safest and most cost-effective way for us to put your gifts into action. You can make a one-time gift or set up recurring transactions. To securely make a gift on the Church Center app, download and log in to Killearn’s Church Center on your smartphone. Select “Give” from the main menu at the bottom of your screen. Then select the “My Giving” button. From this next menu, you can set up new recurring gifts, payment methods, and more. You can even track your pledge progress throughout the year.
CHECK OR CASH
Giving cash or check in worship each Sunday is a meaningful tradition that is important for many. When you give by check, please indicate special disbursements on the memo line. If you are giving cash, please use an envelope and indicate your name and any instructions on the outside. You may also bring or mail your gift to the Church Office.
OTHER
You are welcome to give through qualified charitable distributions and donor-advised funds. We also have an endowment fund. This is a great time to update your estate giving to Killearn Methodist Church.