Getting Started with The Automated Giving Process
- Download Authorization Form
- Attach a voided check.
- Return the completed form to the church Business Office.
Four Benefits to Automatic Giving
- You are taking a step of faith. When you sign up for Automated Giving, you are deciding in advance to faithfully give. God always blesses that kind of faith!
- You will simplify your life. You won’t have to remember whether you gave this month or need to send an offering by mail when you’re on a trip.
- You will be helping the church. Every person who gives through Automated Giving makes our recordkeeping much easier.
- You can focus on worship. Instead of having to get out a pen and write out an envelope and check, you can focus on God during the service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can funds be withdrawn directly from my account?
Only with your authorization. No one can deduct money from your account automatically unless you specifically authorize it.
Q: Are electronic contributions risky?
No. An electronic contribution is safer than writing a check, and it can’t be lost, stolen, or destroyed in the mail. All Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) transactions are governed by strict national rules and guidelines. Over four billion EFT transactions are processed annually in the United States.
Q:When would automatic contributions be taken from my account?
Funds will be taken from your account only on the date specified on your Automated Giving Authorization Form. If any of these dates fall on a weekend, it will take effect the following Monday. The same is true of months without 30 days.
Q: If I don’t write checks, how do keep my checkbook balance straight?
Your contribution is made on a pre-established date, so you can deduct it from your check record then.
Q: Can I give to other needs or special projects of the church?
Yes, specify your desire to do so on the Authorization Form.
Q:What if I change banks or accounts or want to change the amount of my contribution?
You can change your giving choices at any time by calling the church Business Office.
Q: Is there any charge to me from my bank?
No. Electronic fund transfers carry no bank fees.
Q: How can keep a record of the amount I have contributed?
Your bank statement will include an itemized listof automatic gifts given from your account. The church will continue to provide you with a personal giving statement for your tax records.
Q:Who do I talk to if have more questions?
Contact the church Business Office at 479-751-4523.