“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way, they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” -- 1 Timothy 6:18-19
Here at St. Margaret’s, there are a variety of ways you can financially support the ministries of our church.
Automatic Payment Through Your Bank – Most banks now allow patrons to easily elect to use automatically transfer financial gifts from their bank account to the church’s account. It improves stewardship, encourages consistency, and increases our administrative effectiveness. If you would like help to set this up, contact the church office.
Cash and Checks – They are the most common way people give to the church. Make checks payable to "St. Margaret’s Church" and indicate whether your gift is part of your pledge or for another purpose in the check memo line. Unless you designate a specific fund or ministry, all gifts are directed to the general fund.
Other Ways to Give:
Stock Gifts - Our church welcomes donations of stocks and mutual funds. If securities have been held for more than one year and are donated directly to the church, the donor is able to deduct the full fair market value of the securities and avoid paying any capital gain tax. If, however, the securities are sold first and then the proceeds are given to the church, the donor still has to pay capital gain taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.). Please contact the church office for more information.
Matching Gifts - Many companies allow their employees to make donations to charitable organizations through payroll deductions, and they often match the gift dollar for dollar. You can just check with your business’ human resources office. The church is listed as an approved tax-exempt organization by the I.R.S. under section 501(c)(3).
Wills & Charitable Gifts - A charitable gift can be given to the church through a will or other estate plans. This type of gift may help to avoid estate taxes. If you choose to include the church in your legacy plan, please let your attorney know the church's name, address, and 501(c)(3) organization information. If you have already included the church in your will, please make sure that the church is aware of your generosity.
Here at St. Margaret’s, there are a variety of ways you can financially support the ministries of our church.
Automatic Payment Through Your Bank – Most banks now allow patrons to easily elect to use automatically transfer financial gifts from their bank account to the church’s account. It improves stewardship, encourages consistency, and increases our administrative effectiveness. If you would like help to set this up, contact the church office.
Cash and Checks – They are the most common way people give to the church. Make checks payable to "St. Margaret’s Church" and indicate whether your gift is part of your pledge or for another purpose in the check memo line. Unless you designate a specific fund or ministry, all gifts are directed to the general fund.
Other Ways to Give:
Stock Gifts - Our church welcomes donations of stocks and mutual funds. If securities have been held for more than one year and are donated directly to the church, the donor is able to deduct the full fair market value of the securities and avoid paying any capital gain tax. If, however, the securities are sold first and then the proceeds are given to the church, the donor still has to pay capital gain taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.). Please contact the church office for more information.
Matching Gifts - Many companies allow their employees to make donations to charitable organizations through payroll deductions, and they often match the gift dollar for dollar. You can just check with your business’ human resources office. The church is listed as an approved tax-exempt organization by the I.R.S. under section 501(c)(3).
Wills & Charitable Gifts - A charitable gift can be given to the church through a will or other estate plans. This type of gift may help to avoid estate taxes. If you choose to include the church in your legacy plan, please let your attorney know the church's name, address, and 501(c)(3) organization information. If you have already included the church in your will, please make sure that the church is aware of your generosity.
