First United Methodist Church of Bismarck


	First United Methodist Church of Bismarck 924 North 11th St Bismarck, ND 58501 Phone: (701) 223-4401 Fax: (701) 223-9308 A Church of The United Methodist Church

Electronic Giving

We are now providing the option to donate electronically. Why are we doing this? This is becoming more and more common in churches in America. The United Methodist Church has teamed up with a trusted vendor of electronic fund transfer services to enable churches to provide this service at a low cost. We think that this option will be helpful both to the church and to its members. Electronic can help to be more faithful in your giving. It can help you see your giving to church as a budgeted priority for your family. If this option is right for you, you can download the Authorization Form and send it to the church at:

First United Methodist Church
924 N 11^th Street
Bismarck, ND 58501

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Electronic Donations at First Church
How do I start donating electronically at First Church? Complete the Authorization Form, and return it, along with a voided check, to First Church. You can drop it in the offering plate, bring it right to the church office, or mail it to the church.	Who should I contact if I have questions? Our treasurer, Al Roll, can answer your questions concerning electronic donations. You can reach him by e-mail at al_roll@hotmail.com.
Where do I get a copy of the Authorization Form? You can download and print it from http://www.bisfumc.org/authorization.pdf, or you can pick up a copy at the back of the sanctuary or in the church office.	How will this appear on my bank statement? It will usually show up on bank statements with the description “CONTRIBUTN FIRST UNITED MET”. The amount will follow this description.
What happens to the confidential information on the Authorization Form? The information will be entered into a secure web site that will handle the transfers. The forms then will be locked in the church safe.	What if I date I chose to make my donation falls on a weekend or holiday? The donation will be made on the next business day following the weekend or holiday.
What if I need to change my donation details or I want to quit donating electronically? To make any changes to the amount, bank account, frequency, or to discontinue electronic donation, fill out the Authorization Form and return it to the church. There are options for all those actions on the form.	What should I do with my donation envelopes? You can still use them to either make additional donations, such as for Easter, Christmas, or Pink Envelope. You can also write “Electronic Donation” on the envelope and put it in the offering plate if you are uncomfortable letting the plate pass you by even though you are giving to First Church.