Stewardship, to serve as one who manages another's property, finances or other affairs, is not just a means for the church to raise money. It is a way of life that recognizes that everything we have is God’s, and we are simply managing those resources while here on earth.
The Bible is filled with examples of grateful response to God's generous gifts. The Bible also teaches about responsibility to share with others. John Wesley urged those in connection with him to "Earn all you can and save all you can, so that you can give all you can." He modeled modest living and sacrificial giving. Wesley made sure those early classes of "methodists" took weekly offerings for outreach.
Today, we United Methodists join others to help all of God's children…whenever and wherever we can. Just as Jesus multiplied the loaves and fishes when the crowd grew hungry, through our congregation, we are the heart, spirit and hands of God's outreaching love.
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Ways to Give
You may make your gifts in a variety of forms. You will receive a quarterly statement of your tax-deductible gifts. Please let us know if you need something specific.
Cash
You can give cash, checks or money orders during Sunday morning worship services or drop it off at the Alpharetta Methodist offices during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. You can also mail your gift to:
Attn: Finance Office
Alpharetta First United Methodist Church
69 North Main Street
Alpharetta, Georgia 30009
Direct Deposit
Simplify your giving by authorizing an automated transfer of funds for your regular tax-deductible giving to Alpharetta Methodist. This can be set up in the Finance Office or now through online giving. If you choose to have the Finance Office handle this, simply fill out the authorization form available in the church office and submit the form in person or via mail to the attention of the Finance Office. Once we receive your form, we will contact you to confirm the information. You may discontinue the debits at any time.
Stock Transfer
By donating appreciated stock to Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, the donor is able to receive a tax deduction for the fair market value at the time of the donation without having to pay capital gains tax on the increase in the value of the stock.There are two ways you may transfer stock to Alpharetta Methodist Church.
If you have the actual stock certificate, bring the certificate to the Finance Office during normal business hours. Transfer forms will be filled out and the stock will be sent to the North Georgia United Methodist Foundation.
If your stock is in a brokerage account, stock transfer forms are here online and in the finance office for you to give to your stockbroker and then have them mail a copy to the Finance Office at:
Attn: Finance Office
Alpharetta First United Methodist Church
69 North Main Street
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Tax-Free Distributions from IRA's for Charitable Purposes
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 includes an extension for tax years 2008 and 2009 for anyone over 70 1/2 with funds in a traditional IRA. The provision permits individuals to have up to $100,000 of their IRA balance distributed each year to a charitable organization without recognizing income on the distribution. We strongly recommend you check with your financial advisor as to the amount of the contribution credit you will receive. The provision expires December 31, 2009, making this an opportune time for those 70 1/2 and older to discuss with their CPA/Financial Advisor the appropriateness of taking advantage of this provision.
Please direct any questions to:
Financial Administrator
770-475-5576
Endowment Fund
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