( These methods also provide the most immediate benefit to our church and ministry. )
To give online, simply type in the amount you’d like to give, select your giving frequency, and click “Next”.
The word “tithe” literally means “a tenth”, or 10%. Tithing, or giving ten percent of your income, isn’t merely giving something to God. It’s giving back what was his to begin with. All that we have, or hope to have, comes from him. The Bible says that tithing is a reminder that God is the supplier of everything. It teaches us to always put God first in our lives.
“Beyond the tithe”, or offerings, is anything you give beyond 10%. In Malachi 3:10, God says “Go ahead. I dare you. See if you can out-give me.” Giving offerings beyond the tithe is a chance for you to be extravagantly generous. You can give additional gifts to the tithe fund, or to a specific project/fund. So go ahead, test and experience God’s generosity!
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.”
– Malachi 3:10 (NIV)
Giving is now as easy as sending a text! To try it out, send a text message with the word ENGAGE to 206-859-9405. If this is your first time, you will be asked to complete a one-time form, safely linking your card to your smart phone. This new way of giving is not charged to your phone bill, and you can always refund a gift if you make a mistake. You will receive a text confirming your gift. From here on out, you will be able to give anytime from anywhere with a single text.
