God's Word tells us to give to His church, but ...
* Why should we give?
* How much should we give?
* How will our gifts be used?
* How can we give to Calvary?
Calvary can help you exercise good stewardship in all your decisions about giving.
Why give
Calvary believes that giving is not a law to be obeyed but a matter of the heart. And our hearts should be focused on God, not ourselves. When we hold on to our resources for our own benefit, our focus naturally turns inward--we are saving, protecting, accumulating just for ourselves.
When our focus turns toward God, the importance of having diminishes and our desire to give generously grows. Our giving should be without compulsion, freely offered and with a cheerful heart.
How much to give
In the Old Testament (before Jesus), God teaches the Israelites to tithe, give 10 percent of their income. In the New Testament (after Jesus), there is no command regarding specific giving amounts, though almost every example involves people giving beyond 10 percent--even very far beyond!
Consider the amount you give without compulsion but with prayer and discernment.
How gifts are used
All of the many ministries of Calvary are made possible by the faithful, generous giving of people like you. Each year's budget is reviewed and approved at the Calvary Annual Meeting, which occurs in the fall. This budget includes ministry support, mission giving and operational expenses.
How to give
No matter how you manage your finances, you'll find a convenient, effective way to give to Calvary. Consider:
Pledging
Calvary asks our members to estimate their giving for the coming year. Not only does pledging help with Calvary's budgetary process, but it also encourages us to plan our giving, that we might offer our first fruits as the Bible suggests and not just give whatever is left over. Make a pledge>>
Giving by credit/debit card or automatic withdrawal
To make your giving more convenient, we're happy to set up either credit/debit card transactions or automatic withdrawals from your bank account. For both options, you can set up automatic transactions on either a one-time or ongoing (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) basis.
Signing up to give by credit/debit card or automatic withdrawal is easy. All you need to do is:
* Complete the online giving form--please read instructions first!
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* Download the electronic giving form and submit it to Calvary.
NOTE: Offering envelopes will no longer be mailed to you if you choose to give by credit/debit card or automatic withdrawal.
Questions? Contact Lois Palmquist by e-mail or at 763.231.2985.
Offering envelopes
Every worship service at Calvary features a time to give our offerings. Envelopes are the traditional means for collecting such contributions.
If you have any questions about giving, please contact me at 763.231.2985.Need envelopes in which to offer your cash gifts or checks? Contact Lois Palmquist by e-mail or at 763.231.2985.
Stock
There are two ways you can give stock to Calvary:
* Gift the stock through your broker - Contact Jerry Gates at 763.231.2974 for the electronic transfer information necessary to complete the transaction.
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* Provide the stock certificate - Bring the stock certificate to Calvary with a letter indicating your intentions. The letter must be signed by all persons named on the certificate and their signature(s) must match the name(s) as shown. Also complete a stock power document provided by Calvary.
By gifting stock to Calvary, you will avoid any capital gains tax and enjoy the tax benefits of transferred stock. Upon your gift, Calvary will sell the stock to avoid the capital gains tax.
For more information on giving stock, contact Jerry Gates by e-mail or at 763.231.2974.
Endowment Funds
Calvary Endowment Funds enable individuals to contribute to Calvary beyond their lifetimes. Any size of gift is appreciated and can be appropriated for general ministry or a number of special purposes. Learn more>>