Ways to Give
Ways to Give at The Fellowship
There are multiple ways for you to give at The Fellowship. Each method allows for God's work to be done as you are faithful to his calling to give back.
Give On-Line
There are several benefits to online giving for both you and our church. Some of them are. . .
• Faithfully Honoring God - When you sign up to give online you are deciding in advance to faithfully give. God always blesses that kind of faith! The Bible teaches that we are to honor God with the “First Fruits” of our labor (Proverbs 3:9). By setting up a recurring contribution that is scheduled to come out of your account on the day you specify, you can ensure that your First Fruits are faithfully given back to God.
• Simplicity - You won’t have to remember whether you gave this month or send in an offering by mail when you’re on a trip.
• Security – We utilize an encrypted secure website for your online records. Online giving is more secure than giving with a check or cash because an electronic gift can’t be lost or stolen.
• Focus – Instead of having to worry about writing a check and filling out an envelope during the service, you can be fully focused on the worship service, knowing that you have already given your offering.
To give online click on the Online Giving link on the right hand side of this page.
Automatic Bank Bill Pay
Automated Bank Bill Pay is the easiest and most effective way to automate your giving. Once it is set up, you may update or change your giving at any time by simply changing the amount on your bank’s website. If you aren’t currently using bill pay, contact your bank or see your bank’s website to set up Bill Pay. With Bill Pay, 100% of your gift goes to the ministries of The Fellowship because there are no processing fees.
Stocks/Bonds/Securities
Appreciated Marketable Securities are a great way to maximize your giving, because you receive an immediate income tax deduction for the full fair market value of your securities. In addition, you pay no capital gains tax on the difference between your cost and the fair market value.
Contact Holly Rosenquist for more information on giving stocks/bonds/securities to The Fellowship.
Tithes and Offerings
Financial giving at The Fellowship can generally be divided into two categories: tithes and offerings. The Bible teaches us that we worship the Lord with our tithe, which is ten percent of our income contributed to the church on a regular basis. When we feel called to give over and above our tithe, we do so as an offering.
Stewardship
The ministry of The Fellowship is funded by God's provision through the tithes and offerings of faithful Fellowship members and attendees. At The Fellowship, we honor God's provision by exercising wise and faithful stewardship, ethical business practices, and full accountability so that the financial integrity of The Fellowship remains beyond reproach.
Our mission is facilitated through our system of internal controls over financial reporting and our internal budgeting and reporting processes. Members of The Fellowship may request a copy of our most recent financial statements or ask general questions about our financial practices at any time by contacting Tommy Bolin or at the church office, 281 395-3950.
A Note about Credit Cards
While we allow the use of credit cards for tithes and offerings, we still strongly encourage the use of electronic funds transfer rather than credit card for two primary reasons:
• Although many pay off their credit cards each month, many also do not. We do not want to encourage someone to go into debt and pay interest on gifts given to the church.
• When using a credit card, 3% or more of your gift can go to the credit card company.
Online Giving Privacy Policies
Your information is held securely by the Fellowship One system. This information will remain private and will never be given away to third parties. If you have any problems or questions related to privacy, please contact Tommy Bolin or at the church office, 281 395-3950.