Generosity
As United Methodists, we believe that giving is an act of thanksgiving and worship, an active expression of our faith. Giving willingly, generously, and cheerfully requires dedication, forethought, and sacrifice. Through regular, planned giving of tithes and offerings, we show ourselves to be faithful in the stewardship of all that God has provided for us. Through your generosity, we bless and transform hearts and lives in exponentially powerful ways.
What is Realm?
Realm is our online giving site, digital church directory, and group pages for sunday school classes, small groups, etc, all wrapped into one digital site for easy access and use for YOU!
Staff Gift for Christmas
One of the ways we express our appreciation to the staff at FUMC is with a financial gift at Christmas. Please consider making a financial contribution for this gift before December 17, 2024.
General Operating
General operating covers the budget and day-to-day costs at the church.
Benevolence
While we do have selected missions our church supports, the general benevolence fund allows the church to have the flexibility to support the immediate needs of community members.
Youth Missions Fund
As dedicated as our Youth are to helping within the church, they also strive to build bridges to our local community and beyond, embarking on meaningful missions to help others and show the unconditional love of God to all who they serve. Through their work in this area, they have helped with a wide variety of projects from home repairs to delivering Valentines cards for homebound seniors.
Youth General Fund
Serving 6th through 12th graders, our Youth Programs encourage fellowship and spiritual development. As active parts of the church community, our Youth are poised to become active church leaders in the future. Gifts to this fund will be earmarked for further engagement, fellowship, and supplies for our Youth.
VBS Fund
Each Summer, our Children’s Ministries offer a Vacation Bible School at no cost to community members.
Missions and Outreach
Missions of First Methodist Sherman. We focus on different missions monthly that are announced during services and via e-news. If giving to a specific mission please indicate in the note section.
Grand Central Station
Grand Central Station was grown from a ministry within First Methodist Sherman that is now a separate entity that we partner with to provide food to the hungry.
Family Promise
Help us continue to support FP, and be a host church. Family Promise is a holistic approach to the crisis of family homelessness. Our programs address the range of issues that affect low-income families. These include direct services, educational curricula, prevention programs, and more.
School for Little People
The School for Little People is a preschool on the First Methodist Sherman campus that began as a ministry of our church to serve families with children 6 months to 5 years old.
Choir Fund
Special music performances, new music, and choir/ bell choir supplies.
Building Use
Fees for renting space
Capital Campaign
Debt Reduction