2020 Stewardship Campaign

​You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous in every way. Such generosity produces thanksgiving to God through us. Your ministry of this service to God’s people isn’t only fully meeting their needs but it is also multiplying in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.  (2 Corinthians 9:11-12)

We have been blessed as a congregation whom God is using to make God’s love and presence known here in Polk City, in Central Iowa and in places far and wide.  You have supported the work of this congregation with your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service and your witness. We could not be the community of faith God calls us to be without your support!

As we dream and plan about God’s ministry through us in 2020, we are asking everyone to prayerfully consider the ways you will continue your support of our church’s mission to feed hungry souls in every season.

2020 Ministry Goals

• More vibrant and meaningful worship experiences (new equipment, visuals, technology)
• More adult spiritual formation opportunities (Alpha, GriefShare, Lifegroups)
• Stronger relationships within our community of faith (Bar+Church, Dinner Groups, Game Nights)
• Strong youth & children's ministry (hiring a NEW Director of Youth & Children’s Ministry!)
• Empowered laity - children, youth & adults - who share their gifts in worship and ministry (new music groups, local mission opportunities)
• Enhanced communications through a new website & new church organization software

ANNUAL COMMITMENT

Each year we ask every member of the Polk City UMC family to return an annual commitment card, pledging their tithes and offerings for the coming year. The process of prayerfully asking God to guide your decision and then making a commitment with your financial gifts is an act of worship, an expression of gratitude and praise to God and an opportunity to serve God with your financial resources. 

Begin with Prayer – As you think about your commitments to our annual giving campaign, please begin with prayer. Thank God for blessing you and ask God for guidance and discernment. Recognize that your offerings express both your desire to serve the Lord and your investment in God’s work.

Assess Your Finances – This is a good time to look at your budget. What does your spending say about your priorities? If you’d like to learn more about biblically based financial management, look for the Financial Peace University course that will be offered in the Spring. 

Make a Commitment – Determine the percentage of your income that you will give in the coming year and complete your Annual Giving Commitment Card. For some, the giving of the tithe is a goal you are growing toward each year. For others, it is the starting point, and you will give far in excess of this. If you are not yet tithing, consider taking a step toward the tithe this year. Determine your giving in proportion to your income. Then set a percentage that you can increase each year until you reach the tithing goal.

2020 COMMITMENT CARD