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FUMC Ann Arbor: Serving Through Generosity
When we return a portion of our financial blessings to God through our tithes and offerings, we invest in God’s vision and mission, and we create an opportunity for God to work through us and through our church. This commitment represents a tangible opportunity to worship and serve God through generosity.
We ask that everyone make a commitment, even if you can only make a limited financial contribution at this time. You can always increase or decrease your commitment if your situation changes by calling the church office.
If you have questions regarding this online form, please call Marty Javornisky at (734) 662-4536.
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A Financial Update - February 2013
Below is a summary of the 2013 FUMC budget that was recently approved by the Finance and Leadership committees.
You will note that this budget is carrying over approximately $32,000 of deficits that the church has accumulated over the past two years. The new budget aims to shrink this deficit to $14,941 by the end of this year but the church will need your continued prayers and financial gifts to make this goal a reality. This deficit can only be solved through your generous gifts or through cuts in our ministry here at FUMC.
Please consider participating in our ministry through a special financial gift or a small increase in your pledged giving.
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Total Giving
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$ 1,241,000
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Endowment
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$ 48,000
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Other Income
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$ 20,300
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Total
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$ 1,309,300
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Personnel Expense
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$ 750,460
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Apportionments
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$ 185,506
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Building & Property
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$ 125,000
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Mortgage
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$ 124,825
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Administrative
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$ 40,000
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Music
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$ 30,000
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Other
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$ 36,450
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Prior Year Deficit
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$ 32,000
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Total
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$ 1,324,241
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Surplus/(Deficit)
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($ 14,941)
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Christopher Fendley
Finance Chairperson
Receive Your Giving Statement via Email — We have the ability to send quarterly giving statement using email. If you would like to receive your statement this way, please send an email to Marty at the church office (marty@fumc-a2.org) and let him know. If you recently received an email from Marty about this and you would prefer to continue receiving a paper copy of your statement please send him an email and let him know about your preference.
Bishop Jesse DeWitt shared his thoughts on Stewardship.
Electronic Giving Options
For your convenience, you may contribute electronically to the ministries and missions of FUMC Ann Arbor. You have two options for electronic giving – online and electronic funds transfer.
Online via UM EFT e.services website
You may choose to make a one-time or recurring donation to the church’s general fund or to a specific mission or program area. Donations can be made from your checking or savings account or a credit or debit card including MasterCard, VISA, American Express and Discover (the church incurrs a nominal transaction fee.)
When you click on the donation link below, you will be taken to a UM EFT secure website provided by Vanco Services. To learn more about this electronic giving option, endorsed by the General Council on Finance and Administration, visit e.service or visit Vanco Services Privacy and Security Policies. Contact Vanco services for support or with questions about using this website.
Online Banking
Many banks offer fee-free online banking. A recurring gift can be set up through your online banking website -- simply provide the name and address of the church to begin regular giving. Check with your financial institutions for availability.
Any contributions made at the Vanco or an online banking website will be recorded on your FUMC financial giving statement which is mailed out quarterly from the church business office.
Please consult our Contribution Policy for additional information provided by our Finance Committee on giving to the church.
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