This is a promotional video to encourage United Methodist congregations to pay 100 percent of conference and general church apportionments. Two segments (6-minutes and 1-minute) and one 60-second radio spot are included in this video. All three tell the unique story of your church's giving ministry: biblical instruction, the history and tradition, the deep personal commitment of the United Methodists all over the America. The segments feature emotional, engaging photography and a lush, lyrical soundtrack of Cynthia Wilson-Felder singing "All Because of Jesus," a wonderful new hymn that captures the spirit of giving in The United Methodist Church.

The video will provide concrete examples of United Methodists in ministry in your backyard as well as halfway around the globe. Guides are included to tell you how to use it effectively. The video reflects the joy brought about because we share our dollars and spiritual gifts through our connectional church.

An overview of various forms of United Methodist giving: Apportionment, Designated giving (Advance) and Special offerings (Special Sundays).

This unique story of United Methodist giving will help you explain the missions of our family of apportioned funds, our six church wide Special Sundays with offerings, and our two designated giving programs - the Advance for Christ and His Church and World Service Special Gifts. It will also help you demonstrate where the local church expense dollar goes during the 2001-2004 quadrennium... and where it stays. The accompanying 28-page leader's guide provides clear instructions on how to personalize the giving story for your church.
This video is the perfect companion for the "Sharing God's Gifts" handbook and "Connectional Giving Digest."
PLEASE NOTE: Following the 10-minute video, there is a pause which then leads into four 3-minute vignettes on connectional ministries - worship and nurture, outreach, education, and administration - suitable for worship or devotional settings.

This resource introduces giving opportunities provided through the United Methodist Church. This program features Sandra Kelly Lackore, General Secretary of the General Council on Finance and Administration, reflecting on the way the church, through the general funds, makes a difference day to day.
A sample copy of the handbook "Multiply God's Love" is a part of this resource.

What is Apportionments? What are Apportioned Funds?
This video features ministries supported by the apportioned funds of the United Methodist Church.