A NOTE FROM OUR LAY LEADER
“Make all you can. Save all you can. Give all you can.” (John Wesley)
In the 18th century, the industrial revolution swept across Europe forcing masses into crowded cities under wretched conditions and with little hope. The Church of England was slow to react. A few idealistic young Anglican priests took it upon themselves to give people hope. John Wesley took the gospel message to the poor where they were, even going so far as to preach outdoors. Not only did he preach God’s love, he also organized schools for children, distributed food and clothing, and visited prisoners.
Through his faithful service and organizational skills, John Wesley lit the flame that became the Methodist Church.
John Wesley’s legacy lives on today in Killearn Methodist Church. For the past 55 years, we have spread the good news not only in Killearn but in Tallahassee and beyond. Killearn Methodist has also met real needs. We distributed food, built beds, repaired houses, helped refugees and former inmates, created the Midtown Coffee Shop, partnered with Twelve Churches in Nicaragua, and many others.
Twenty-five years ago, Tricia and I found our home at Killearn Methodist Church. We wrote a check every Sunday but didn’t fully tithe. We learned that tithing was important and increased our percentage giving. We found that by trusting God with 10%, 90% was plenty. And God continues to bless us for our faith.
If you’re not already tithing, I encourage you increase your giving each year until you reach 10%. Help us continue to spread the good news of God’s love and minister to the needs of others in Killearn, Tallahassee, and beyond. Make all you can. Save all you can. Give all you can.
Randy Merchant
Lay Leader
In the 18th century, the industrial revolution swept across Europe forcing masses into crowded cities under wretched conditions and with little hope. The Church of England was slow to react. A few idealistic young Anglican priests took it upon themselves to give people hope. John Wesley took the gospel message to the poor where they were, even going so far as to preach outdoors. Not only did he preach God’s love, he also organized schools for children, distributed food and clothing, and visited prisoners.
Through his faithful service and organizational skills, John Wesley lit the flame that became the Methodist Church.
John Wesley’s legacy lives on today in Killearn Methodist Church. For the past 55 years, we have spread the good news not only in Killearn but in Tallahassee and beyond. Killearn Methodist has also met real needs. We distributed food, built beds, repaired houses, helped refugees and former inmates, created the Midtown Coffee Shop, partnered with Twelve Churches in Nicaragua, and many others.
Twenty-five years ago, Tricia and I found our home at Killearn Methodist Church. We wrote a check every Sunday but didn’t fully tithe. We learned that tithing was important and increased our percentage giving. We found that by trusting God with 10%, 90% was plenty. And God continues to bless us for our faith.
If you’re not already tithing, I encourage you increase your giving each year until you reach 10%. Help us continue to spread the good news of God’s love and minister to the needs of others in Killearn, Tallahassee, and beyond. Make all you can. Save all you can. Give all you can.
Randy Merchant
Lay Leader
WHY GIVE?
We believe that God created the world, that we are created in the image of God, and that all we are, and all the material things we have accumulated, belong to God. Consequently, we are stewards for God. When we give our gifts of time, talent, and treasure, we are returning a portion of all that God has given us to be used in God’s work through Killearn Methodist Church. As a church, we strive to discern God’s call for our community, by stewarding the gifts of time, talent and money that you give and putting them to work through ministries that present Christ, encourage growth and holiness, and send out others to present Christ. We do this because we believe we are called to grow God’s Kingdom in our community and around the world!
WHY PLEDGE?
A pledge is an act of promising a monetary sum, your time, and your talents to God through the church. During the Annual Stewardship Campaign, we seek pledges to help project income for the upcoming year and enable the most effective planning for our ministries. When you make a pledge, you are intentionally setting aside a portion of your income and your time to give back to God, ensuring that your gifts to God are a part of your budget and your calendar. Your pledge to Killearn Methodist Church is in two parts: a pledge to the Operating Fund that supports our ministries and a pledge to the Missions Fund that supports our various ministry partners.
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 2026.
OPERATING BUDGET FROM 2025: $2,060,000
MISSIONS BUDGET FROM 2025: $150,500
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
HOW MUCH IS APPROPRIATE TO PLEDGE?
In the Bible, God asks the people of Israel for the first 10th of the harvest. The act of giving a 10th is called tithing. We understand this may not be the “right” amount for every family at this time. Regardless, the concept of tithing is a good model for giving. We suggest that instead of setting a dollar amount, pledge a percentage of your income. You may need to start at a lower percentage and work towards a goal of 10% over several years. We encourage tithing and ask that you prayerfully consider your pledge, as well as incrementally increasing your gift to God through Killearn Methodist Church this year.
WHAT IF I NEED TO CHANGE MY PLEDGE?
We understand that in the course of a year, your circumstances may change. You may increase or decrease your pledge at any time by contacting the Church Office. *If you give electronically, changes to your pledge must be made by logging in to your electronic giving account, and cannot be made automatically by our Finance Office.
WHEN SHOULD I SUBMIT MY PLEDGE?
We are asking that pledges be offered no later than Sunday, October 26. They can be mailed, dropped off at the Church Office or you can bring them to worship services on Sunday. The easiest way to submit your pledge 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
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. Setting up a recurring gift is a simple way to practice tithing the “first fruits” of your income. Click HERE to set up online giving. If you have questions, contact the Church Office at (850) 893-1116.
CHURCH CENTER APP
You can also give on the Church Center App. To securely make a gift, 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.
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. Setting up a recurring gift is a simple way to practice tithing the “first fruits” of your income. Click HERE to set up online giving. If you have questions, contact the Church Office at (850) 893-1116.
CHURCH CENTER APP
You can also give on the Church Center App. To securely make a gift, 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.