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Offertory Prayers | UMF Michigan

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The offering provides a weekly opportunity to connect our faith commitment with our financial habits. These lectionary-based offertory prayers seek to encourage generous giving as a spiritual discipline. The prayers may be printed in the church bulletin as a congregational response or prayed verbally by the worship leader. August 7, 2016 – Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. August 14, 2016 – Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. August 21, 2016 – Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. September 4, 2016 – Six...

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Grants & Scholarships Available through the United Methodist Foundation of Michigan

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Grant and Scholarship Opportunities. From time to time the United Methodist Foundation of Michigan makes available grants and scholarships to training and education events for clergy and laity of Michigan area United Methodist churches. Please check back often as new opportunities become available. This is a great way to stretch your budget for training and education! Receive a $500 grant when you learn more about personal financial planning. Plan now to attend! The United Methodist Foundation of Michiga...

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Services

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Here to Serve You! The United Methodist Foundation is here to serve Michigan area. Of the United Methodist Church. We provide a variety of investment opportunities, consulting, seminars, and other resources to help broaden your financial base through sound investing. Our expert. Is happy to serve you with whatever individual needs you may have. Through our consulting and publishing ministries, we serve as the primary stewardship arm of the United Methodist Church in Michigan. We provide experienced r...

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Articles by The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan: May 2014

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Tuesday, May 20, 2014. The Question of Childhood Curiosity. By David S. Bell. When I was a young child, I would often ask "Why? Even before my parents could answer this question, I was ready to ask my second question. Do you know the second question? If you have raised children or spent much time with them, then I am certain that you do know it. The second question was: "Why? Whatever my parents' answer, my follow-up question was always, "Why? Says the young child. Says the child routinely. Has taken thi...

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Articles by The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan: June 2014

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014. How Much Income Can We Spend From Our Endowment? By David S. Bell. To limit endowment income to interest only may not be good stewardship. This reduces funds available for ministry. If you would like to explore this concept more fully, why not schedule a consultation by a member of the United Methodist Foundation staff? David S. Bell. Is the President and Executive Director of the United Methodist Foundation of Michigan. Tuesday, June 3, 2014. By David S. Bell. Many people have de...

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Profile | United Methodist Foundation of Michigan

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Serving Michigan for Nearly 90 years! We provide planned giving resources, fund management services, investment opportunities, and stewardship ministries to help individuals, churches, and other United Methodist ministries achieve their financial goals. Our qualified and experienced staff is on hand to manage the day-to-day dealings of the Foundation and to ensure. Financial success. We have offices in both Grand Rapids and Okemos serving all of Michigan. President and Executive Director. The Rev. Dr...

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Resources | United Methodist Foundation of Michigan

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We are pleased to offer publication designed to help you and your church better understand and prepare for your financial future. It is our desire to make available tools that help you get the most from the financial resources now while also planning for your future. The following items may be purchased easily through this website. 10 Ways to Use Life Insurance for Planned Giving. Learn How Your Life Insurance Can Benefit Your Church. All About Charitable Remainder Trust. A Gift That Gives Back. This pam...

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Investment Funds | United Methodist Church | Michigan

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We're proud of the financial history of our investments.The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan has now combined all funds into our newest fund option to best meet your financial investment needs. Keep in mind, our fund is unique in that if follows the socially responsible investment requirements according to the United Methodist Discipline. UMF Collective Investment Funds of Michigan LLC. They are also evaluated quarterly for performance attributes. Authorization for Withdrawal and Deposit Form.

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Articles by The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan: Annual Financial Campaign Best Practices

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Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Annual Financial Campaign Best Practices. By David S. Bell. David S. Bell. Is the President and Executive Director of the United Methodist Foundation of Michigan. Annual Financial Campaign Best Practices. Grand Rapids, MI.

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Articles by The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan: March 2014

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Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Electronic Giving to the Local Church. By David S. Bell. While some churches have decided to accept credit card contributions, this method may support the dangerous practice of credit card overspending. Many Americans face seemingly insurmountable consumer debt as a result of credit card overspending. Encouraging parishioners to support the church through credit card contributions could add compounding burdens for these already overextended individuals and families. C...Most auto...