Please use the button below to make a secure on-line donation to the Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community. Questions? Read our frequently asked questions below.
Consider the benefits of enrolling in recurring payments to the mission of Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community.
- convenience: makes it easy to maintain your financial commitment to our mission
- simplicity: no need to remember to bring cash or your checkbook on Sunday
- consistency: if travel or illness keeps you away from Sunday worship your regular offerings will not be interrupted
- environmental stewardship: eliminate the consumption of natural resources for the production, transportation, processing, and disposal of personal checks. The trend toward electronic payments has already produced more than a 50% decline in check use since the year 2000.
Our Finances
Click here to see the 2011 budget.
Here are some quick facts about our finances:
- 62% of our budget funds the salaries of our staff: the pastors, the director of ministries, the building manager, the kitchen coordinator, and the children's ministry director. We invest in staff to build relationships with people and to ensure that the faith community is participating in activities that further the mission of the church.
- 23% of our budget funds the maintenance of our building and the administration of the church: things like the mortgage, real estate taxes, worship supplies, cleaning supplies, and office supplies. We capitalize on having a permanent location by using our building for ministry and community events almost every day of the week.
- 15% of our budget funds our various programs and missions: the homeless ministry, the children's ministry, The Table, our weekly communion meal, discipleship groups, the youth ministry, various events, and whatever else we come up with.
- The Quarterly Tithe: every three months Hot Metal gives 5% of the income it has received to other churches and organizations. This reflects our commitment to the community and our trust that God will continue to provide for our own mission. We contribute financially to the House of Manna new church development in Homewood and to The Cellar, the downtown outreach youth ministry of HMBFC members Belle & Frank Battista and Justin Nixon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who collects the online donations?
A. Our online donations are collected using the United Methodist Electronic Funds Transfer program, administered by Vanco Services, LLC, a PCI (Payment Card Industry) Level 1 Compliant Service Provider specializing in electronic payment solutions.
Q. Which payment methods are accepted?
A. Vanco Services accepts direct bank transfers from your checking or savings accounts and all major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
Q. How do I enroll in online giving?
A. Simply click the 'Donate Now' button above to visit our secure donation webpage. On the bottom-right side of that page, click 'Create Profile' to set up your account. You will use your email address as your username, then enter your name, address, and contact information. Finally, create a password to protect your account.
Q. How is my money used?
A. There are currently three options for contributions. Occasionally, we add new funds to collect money for particular projects or purposes.
- Donation. Contributions to the 'Donation' fund are used for our operating expenses including staff, building maintenance & administration, and our various programs and missions like The Table, the homeless ministry, and the children's ministry.
- Building Fund. Contributions to the 'Building Fund' are applied directly to the mortgage for our building at 2700 Jane Street.
- Mexico Trip. This fund is pooled for the entire missionary team traveling to represent Hot Metal and serve our friends in Chiapas, Mexico. The money is evenly divided among all team members to offset the cost of the trip.
Q. How do I make a one-time payment?
A. Click the 'Donate Now' button above to visit our secure donation webpage.
- Log in using your username and password (see how to enroll above).
- Click 'Add Transaction.'
- Type the amount of your contribution next to the appropriate fund.
- Next to 'Donation Frequency' select 'One Time' using the pull-down menu
- Choose the date of your payment either by typing it next to 'Donation Start Date' or by clicking on the calendar icon.
- Select which account the payment will come from using the pull-down menu or click 'New Account' to register a checking, savings, or credit account.
- Click 'Process' to finalize your payment.
Q. How do I set up recurring payments?
A. Click the 'Donate Now' button above to visit our secure donation webpage.
- Log in using your username and password (see how to enroll above).
- Click 'Add Transaction.'
- Type the amount of your contribution next to the appropriate fund.
- Next to 'Donation Frequency' select 'Weekly' or 'Monthly' using the pull-down menu
- Choose the date of your first payment either by typing it next to 'Donation Start Date' or by clicking on the calendar icon.
- Select which account the payment will come from using the pull-down menu or click 'New Account' to register a checking, savings, debit, or credit account.
- Click 'Process' to finalize your payment schedule.
Q. How do I update my personal information?
A. Click the 'Donate Now' button above to visit our secure donation webpage.
- Log in using your username and password (see above).
- Click the 'Profile' tab.
- Enter the new information.
- Click 'Update' button.
- (Note: Clicking 'Cancel Profile' instead will delete your profile and cancel all scheduled payments.)
Q. How do I update my bank or credit account information?
A. Click the 'Donate Now' button above to visit our secure donation webpage.
- Log in using your username and password (see above).
- Click the 'Edit Account' button.
- Click 'Edit.'
- Enter the new information
- Click 'Save.'
Q. How do I change my password?
A. Click the 'Donate Now' button above to visit our secure donation webpage.
- Log in using your username and password (see above).
- Click the 'Profile' tab.
- On the right side of the page, enter the old password. Then enter the new password and confirm.
- Click 'Change' button.
Q. How do I cancel a scheduled payment?
A. Click the 'Donate Now' button above to visit our secure donation webpage.
- Under 'My Scheduled Donations' click 'Delete' to cancel the payment.
Q. What if I need to postpone a scheduled payment or increase or decrease the amount?
A. Click the 'Donate Now' button above to visit our secure donation webpage.
- Under 'My Scheduled Donations' click 'Edit.'
- Enter the new settings and click 'Continue.'
- Choose the payment account and click 'Save.'
Q. Can I see the history of my donations?
A. Yes. Click the 'Donate Now' button above to visit our secure donation webpage.
- To create a report, select the desired range of dates under 'My Donation History' and use the pull-down menu to indicate the fund for which you wish to view contributions.
- Click 'Search' to view your report.
Q. Will I receive receipts for online donations for tax purposes?
A. Yes, each time you make a contribution you will receive an email receipt. This receipt can be used for reporting purposes. Also, in January the Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community will mail a letter to you confirming your total contributions for the previous year.