1. Prayerfully consider all God has done for you, and all the ways that God has blessed your life. How has Medford UMC been a part of your / your family’s spiritual growth?
2. Take some time to reflect (along with those closest to you) on generosity as taught by Jesus in Luke 6:38: “Give, and it will be given to you. A good portion—packed down, firmly shaken, and overflowing—will fall into your lap. The portion you give will determine the portion you receive in return.”
3. If you’ve not been in the habit of giving, maybe start by considering what you spend in a typical month on things like discretionary items like: streaming services, dinners out, coffee, gym memberships, or your cell phone bill. What feels like a good place to start? Remember that every gift, in any amount, makes a difference.
4. If you have been a regular giver, and you want to take a next step to think about giving as a spiritual discipline, begin by calculating what you give now as a proportion of your income. Christians have traditionally considered the tithe, or 10% of income, the standard for giving. Accounting for ALL your charitable gifts, where are you on that journey? What would it take to grow by a half-percent or more?
5. If you want to prioritize giving in your budget, consider whether now might be the time to sign up for online recurring giving. There’s no better way to support your church and to make certain that giving comes first.
6. Sit with your commitment for a few days. Pray over it. Talk through it with your family. If it feels good, then that’s where you begin. Complete either the paper estimate of giving or the online form, then sign up for online recurring giving or make a one-time gift. Thank you!

The General Fund supports the day-to-day ministry of the church. It provides for worship, children and youth programs, mission and outreach, pastoral care, music ministry, administration, and the many ways our church serves the community and the world through the United Methodist Church. Most of our ministry and operational expenses are supported through the General Fund.

The Building Fund supports the maintenance, repair, and improvement of our buildings and property, including the church building, the Family Life Center, and the parsonage. These facilities are important ministry tools that serve our congregation and many community groups throughout the week.

The Family Life Center, built in 2017, still carries a mortgage with a balance of approximately $460,000. Gifts to the Family Life Center Fund are used exclusively to pay down this mortgage, which is approximately $3,000 per month.