Our God is a generous, giving God. And everything that we have, indeed everything that is, is a gift from God. Since we are God's creation, we are wired to reflect this generosity. It is in our DNA as humans.

A study made by sociologists in 2014 concluded that generosity leads to greater personal happiness, physical health, a sense of life purpose, avoidance of depression, and personal growth. This is true for us and I suspect, it is what we would want for those who look to us as role models, as well. The key is instilling generosity through our actions. I call this generous living.

I invite you to consider being generous to the ministry and mission of Mount Olivet in 2022. By doing so, not only are you being generous, but you share in God's mission work. God is about the work of building the kingdom of God and because we are created to be generous, we are partners in God's mission. Supporting the good work of Mount Olivet is a means of growing as disciples of Jesus and transforming the world.

— Pastor Ed Walker

As always, your pledge is confidential and modifiable at anytime by contacting Marilyn Traynham, Church Administrator.

Below the pledge form, you can learn more about the various ways of giving at Mount Olivet.

• Visit mountolivetumc.com/giving
• Create an account following the directions
• Set-up "Recurring Giving" or making one-time contributions from a card or bank account
• Login to your account anytime to manage your giving and view history

There is a 2.5% processing fee for online giving. You will see an option to help cover that cost when you give. We are grateful for your generosity.

You can mail your gifts to

Mount Olivet United Methodist Church

1500 N Glebe Road

Arlington, VA 22207

• Have your pledge automatically drafted from your bank account (with no processing fees on our end)!
• Enter your routing number, bank account number, and effective withdrawal date into the secure pledge form above.
• You can also mail a voided check to Mount Olivet | 1500 N Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207

Your EFT is modifiable at anytime by contacting Marilyn Traynham.