Thank you so much for giving to this ministry!
We are committed to prayerfully using all offerings and gifts in the best possible way to further the kingdom of God in our area and around the world. We thank God and you.
Food Bank Tithe
The Administrative Board voted (4.21.20) to tithe 10% of all offerings and non-missional gifts to our local Food Bank at Jenkintown UMC and we have already provided over $80,000 to help feed our neighbors. Glory to God! We thank the Lord and everyone who continues to support our ministry and feed many hungry people in the process.
How are my gifts and offerings used?
Our goal is not to amass money but to give ourselves away as Christ gave His life for us. We practice financial transparency and our itemized financial statements are available each month on the table outside the church offices.
General Fund
Supports the ministry of our staff (salaries, insurance, housing, etc.), internal ministries (curriculum, homebound ministries, congregational events, and ministries, etc.), campus expenses (upkeep, insurance, utilities, office supplies, etc.), general missions, and UMC connectional ministries giving.
Mission Funds
We are intimately involved in ministries here and around the world. Find out more on our Missions page.
Deaf 1st UMC of Tanzania – We are currently raising $1300 for the construction of the first Deaf Church in Tanzania.
Deaf Special Needs – We provide Sunday ASL interpretation of our worship services, host gatherings (bowling, parties, dinners) for our local Deaf Special Needs family, and support their yearly summer camp experience with scholarships.
Edgehill Nursing Home Ministry – We love the folks at our local nursing home year-round through a variety of small groups and seasonal giftings.
Grace Methodist Church, India – We love our sister church in Naskal Village, India with educational scholarships, food support, pastoral support, building expansion and upkeep, seasonal gifts, and much more.
Hope Park Outreach – We provide love, food, supplies, support, and rehab scholarships to the addicted and homeless at Hope Park in Kensington every other Sunday.
Jenkintown Food Cupboard – We tithe 10% of every non-missional dollar to help feed our neighbors – over $78,000 since 2020.
Thank you to all who give to our 1st Sunday 2nd Offering for food cards for those in need, which are also available to our members – just ask the Pastor. We are here for you.
New! Zelle
Zelle is our latest option for providing fast access to make donations! Just go to www.Zelle.com and start by finding your bank’s name, then sign up to send money through Zelle. Use our offering email address – lfumc18@gmail.com. That’s all you do! We are notified by email of your donation using your name and the money is deposited directly into our bank.
Online Banking
Enter a new payee – Lighthouse Fellowship UMC, 137 North Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038 and use your Envelope Number as the Account number.
Mail or Drop
You can mail your tithes and offerings to the church office at 137 North Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038, or drop them off in our mailbox by the office doors anytime.
Electronic Giving
Go to epaumc.org and click on “Administration” then go to “Giving” in the lower right corner of the screen, and click on the “Donate” button. On the right side of the screen, you will see “Create Profile” where you can put in all your information and choose how much and how often you would like to give. Our church is listed as “Glenside: Lighthouse Fellowship UMC”. If you need help, call Nancy C. at 215-657-1030 and she will walk you through the process.