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What Is On-line Giving?
In today’s electronic world, many individuals, families, and major corporations regularly engage in commerce through the internet. Internet commerce has become so commonplace that many individuals have abandoned traditional financial instruments such as cash and checks in favor of debit cards and on-line payments.
Grace is responding to this shift by offering on-line, or internet browser based giving. We believe this shift accommodates these individuals that no longer carry cash or checks. With on-line giving, we are providing adequate opportunity for these people to worship God through giving.
Grace On-Line Giving is a safe, internet browser based way for you to contribute to the ministries at Grace Church.
On-line Giving Benefits
- Online Giving is Convenient — When paying bills online, with just a few keystrokes, you can process your giving at the same time. There is no need to hand-write checks
- Online Giving is Consistent — By including giving at the same time as other commitments, you are not likely to overlook it. Also, you can set up your online giving account for automatic repeating payments, if you prefer.
- Online Giving is Intentional — Giving needs to be planned as part of the life-style choices we make, not leaving it to chance.
- Online Giving is Informative — At any time, you can view what you have given within a date range, including both online giving and any given contributions given by other means.
Please Note: Grace requests that when you give, whether on-time or a recurring payment, please use the “bank draft” option rather than a credit or debit card transaction.
FAQ
Q: Is on-line giving safe?
A: Yes! Grace uses a 128 bit encrypted secure sockets layer so that your financial information is not revealed to anyone else on the internet.
Q: Is on-line giving tax deductible?
A: On-line giving does not affect the tax status of the donation. All funds listed on the on-line donation site are qualified for charitable giving as defined by the IRS.
Q: How do I sign up for Grace On-line Giving?
A: Click the link above to send an e-mail to the church office and provide your name, address, city, state, zip code and e-mail address. All of this information is required to give on-line.
Q: Is on-line giving worshipful?
A: The method of giving should not determine the worshipfulness of the act. Giving is a heart issue between you and God. Consider what your motive for giving might be and then take the matter to the Lord in prayer before you give. He will bless you if your heart is in the right place no matter what method you choose to give.
Q: Will all of my funds be used for the designated purpose:
A: Yes, however, Grace is charged 45 cents for each on-line bank draft or 4.7% for credit & debit card transactions. These are much smaller fees than most on-line donation management companies charge. All of your gift will be used as you requested and our cost of each transaction is simply considered an operating expense taken out of general fund.
Q: Does on-line giving cost me anything?
A: No! On-line giving is a free service offered by Grace Church. There is no cost to register or use on-line giving at Grace
