New Direct Debit Option

Submitted by the Finance Committee

There is a new option for making your donations to Peoples United Methodist Church. This is an option for automatically withdrawing your donation to the church from your checking or savings account every week, every other week, or every month. There are also options for annual contributions such as Easter and Christmas.

Advantages could include convenience and time savings to the giver, greater confidentiality in giving, less time spent counting money received in the plate, and consistent giving even when church attendance is not possible. If you are interested, simply fill out the Authorization Form and give to either Kathy Brann (Acting Financial Secretary) or Chris Bowker (Treasurer). You may give it to them in person, place it in the offering plate, deliver it to one of their mailboxes in the church office, or mail it to their attention at Peoples United Methodist Church 310 Broadway So. Portland, ME 04106. For those receiving this by mail, this form is attached to the newsletter, and there are copies at church in the Sanctuary as well.

There is a small ($0.25) fee for each transaction that is deducted from what the church receives. You may revise or discontinue your electronic giving at any time by filling out the same form. If you would like to know more about the organization offering these services, you may contact Chris Bowker or read about Vanco Services at www.vancoservices.com/secure/vanco_login.htm

For those who would like to take advantage of this opportunity but find it meaningful to symbolize their giving in worship, please request a set of offering cards to place in the plate each week that say "I gave electronically". If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Chris Bowker, Kathy Brann, or the pastors.