Why We Give
As people of faith, we respond to the many blessings of God with our gifts, time, talent, treasure and witness.
This collection of materials, including articles, bulletin inserts, and videos, is designed to help those in your pews understand how the money they put into the collection plate serves to build the kingdom of God in our communities and around the world.
If you have a Why We Give story you would like to share, complete this form or contact mlauber@bwcumc.org.
Stories of Generosity
Why We Give: Country stars shine for a mission - (Fri, 08/31/2012)
Why We Give: Giving and sacrifice on campus - (Fri, 07/27/2012)
Why We Give: Church tends to bike tour participants - (Fri, 07/13/2012)
Why We Give: How donuts and coffee transform lives - (Fri, 06/29/2012)
Why We Give: Offering change through bicycles - (Fri, 06/22/2012)
Why We Give: Renovating a house into hope - (Fri, 06/15/2012)
Why We Give: Transforming through relationship - A Frederick church transforms lives through building relationships. (Fri, 06/08/2012)
Why We Give: Outreach Programs to Transform a Community - (Fri, 05/25/2012)
Why We Give: Backpack Outreach - (Fri, 05/18/2012)
Why We Give: Bikers begin the season with a blessing - (Fri, 05/11/2012)
Why We Give: Ministry servants at work at Mt. Zion - (Fri, 05/04/2012)
Why We Give: Young adults serve in mission - (Fri, 04/27/2012)
Why We Give: Retirees help restore oyster population - (Fri, 04/20/2012)
Why We Give: One family makes a difference - (Fri, 04/13/2012)
Why We Give: 'God is doing awesome things there' - (Fri, 04/06/2012)
Why We Give: Young adult ministry thrives at one church - (Fri, 03/30/2012)
Why We Give: Spotlight on Ministry - (Fri, 03/23/2012)
Why We Give: Church reaches out through play and pancakes - (Fri, 03/16/2012)
Why We Give: Church serves up hospitality - (Fri, 03/09/2012)
Why We Give: Feeding the Hungry - (Fri, 03/02/2012)
Why We Give: Imagining No Malaria - (Fri, 02/24/2012)
Why We Give: Change the World - (Fri, 02/17/2012)
Dresses for Haiti - Local UMW groups sew dresses for children in Haiti. (Fri, 02/10/2012)
An invitation to hospitality - Colesville UMC's pastor issues a radical invitation. (Fri, 02/03/2012)
Youth ROCK offering for homeless ministry - (Fri, 01/27/2012)
Ministry supports women veterans - UM churches reach out to female veterans of war. (Fri, 01/20/2012)
Asbury’s Crocheting for Christ Ministry - One church provides the warmth of Christ to homeless friends. (Fri, 01/13/2012)
Wish upon a star mission project makes a difference - One church brightens spirits for needy families during the holidays. (Fri, 01/06/2012)
