Online Giving and Donations
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Why We Give
Your financial giving changes people’s lives. It helps Anchor Park UMC reach out to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Your financial giving also changes you. It slowly creates a total way of life in which you realize that everything you have is from God, that you have been gifted and are therefore called to pass on the gift to someone else: to use your resources wisely and generously. The Bible is filled with examples of grateful response to God’s abundant gifts. We hope that you might consider responding by contributing to Anchor Park United Methodist Church. |
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FAQ's
What is stewardship?
The practice of stewardship reminds us that all we have is not ultimately ours, but God’s. Our money and material possessions, as well as this good earth, are brimming with God’s grace as each sustains us. We are called to use what we’ve been given: grace is never to be consumed greedily or thoughtlessly, but with great generosity toward others and the work of God’s kingdom. A challenging practice, to be sure, but we come to discover that it actually gives us more than it asks. It’s been said that nothing can make God love us any less, and nothing can make God love us any more. That’s true with financial giving. We don’t give because we have to: we give because we can. We give because our giving helps lives be changed - even our own.
Why do we invite concrete commitments in advance?
As we grow, we want to be responsible stewards for the future: we are developing a comprehensive budget for our next seasons of ministry. This budget is funded by the generosity of attenders and friends, primarily through annual commitments. Commitments (or pledges) are especially important because they help us estimate the resources available and plan accordingly.
What if I’ve never given before?
It takes only a small step to start the journey.
What is stewardship?
The practice of stewardship reminds us that all we have is not ultimately ours, but God’s. Our money and material possessions, as well as this good earth, are brimming with God’s grace as each sustains us. We are called to use what we’ve been given: grace is never to be consumed greedily or thoughtlessly, but with great generosity toward others and the work of God’s kingdom. A challenging practice, to be sure, but we come to discover that it actually gives us more than it asks. It’s been said that nothing can make God love us any less, and nothing can make God love us any more. That’s true with financial giving. We don’t give because we have to: we give because we can. We give because our giving helps lives be changed - even our own.
Why do we invite concrete commitments in advance?
As we grow, we want to be responsible stewards for the future: we are developing a comprehensive budget for our next seasons of ministry. This budget is funded by the generosity of attenders and friends, primarily through annual commitments. Commitments (or pledges) are especially important because they help us estimate the resources available and plan accordingly.
What if I’ve never given before?
It takes only a small step to start the journey.
Ways to Give
In addition to offerings given through the offering plate during worship you may either make an EFT (electronic funds transfer) donation on line or donations may be mailed to Anchor Park United Methodist Church, 2300 Oak Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508.
In addition to offerings given through the offering plate during worship you may either make an EFT (electronic funds transfer) donation on line or donations may be mailed to Anchor Park United Methodist Church, 2300 Oak Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508.
Fred Meyers Community Rewards Program
YOU CAN HELP ANCHOR PARK EARN DONATIONS JUST BY SHOPPING WITH YOUR FRED MEYER REWARDS CARD!
Fred Meyer is donating $2.5 million per year to non-profits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, based on where their customers tell them to give. Here’s how the program works:
Fred Meyer is donating $2.5 million per year to non-profits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, based on where their customers tell them to give. Here’s how the program works:
- Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Anchor Park United Methodist Church at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. You can search for us by our name or by our non-profit number JV359
- Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping Anchor Park UMC earn a donation!
- You still earn your Rewards Points, Fuel Points, and Rebates, just as you do today.
- If you do not have a Rewards Card, they are available at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store.
- For more information, please visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.