Benefits of Online Giving

1. You’re fulfilling your good intentions…most of us want to give regularly but busyness, absences and distractions frustrate our good intentions.
2. You will simplify your life…by giving automatically on the schedule and date you decide. No writing a check, remembering to bring it, or sending it to church if you miss.
3. You will be helping the church…making record keeping much easier and income more consistent.
4. You are taking a step of faith…deciding in advance to faithfully give.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q – Are electronic contributions risky?
A – No. An electronic contribution is safer than writing a check and it can’t be lost, stolen or destroyed in the mail. Electronic transactions are required to have your authorization before any money can be deducted. When you sign up for eGive, you are only giving information that is already printed on your check. National laws, rules, and guidelines govern all Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) transactions. Over four billion EFT transactions are processed annually in the United States.

Q – Is there any charge to me from my bank to give online?
A – No. Electronic funds transfers carry no bank fees and this service is free to you.

Q – Why not just give at church?
A – Some of our people are extremely faithful and consistent in their giving at church each week. Some also want their physical act of bringing their offerings to be a part of their worship experience. Others prefer to give online as it helps them give more consistently.

Q – Is it easy to change my amounts or to stop giving online?
A – Yes - simply use the same process you used to sign up for online giving. It's quick and almost instant

Q – How will I receive a receipt for my eGive contributions?
A – Your eGive contributions will be included on your annual statement from Grace and mailed to you in January of each year.