Let’s give generously
Step 1: Let’s Give Ourselves
And they exceeded our expectations: they gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us.
[2 Corinthians 8:5]
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Would you please prayerfully renew your commitment to Christ as Lord and to our church as your spiritual home?
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Step 2: Let’s Get Organised
We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this liberal gift. For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of others.
[2 Corinthians 8:20-21]
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If you don’t already give regularly, would you please prayerfully consider giving a regular amount each week, fortnight or month to support our vision?
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If possible would you please give electronically, to support our vision by using Push Pay or electronic transfer? [See page 12 & 13 for details]
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Step 3: Let’s Increase Our Harvest
‘Now God who supplies seed to the sower…will increase the harvest of your righteousness.’
[2 Corinthians 9:10]
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Would you please join us in asking God to provide generously for us, so that we can ‘increase our harvest’ – all for God’s glory? Would you please prayerfully consider how God is asking you to invest financially in his vision for our church? Will you please prayerfully support our special Better Together offering? [Donations can be given anytime in June, See pg 11] -7-
Step 4: Let’s Give Cheerfully
‘Everyone should give what they have decided in their heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.’
[2 Corinthians 9:7]
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Step 5: Let’s Be Inspired By Jesus
‘For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that through his poverty you might become rich. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift’
[2 Corinthians 8:9;9:15]
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A simple prayer
Lord, please show me how you want me to invest in your vision for our church. Amen
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The Better Together Offering
‘Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.’ During June we will be taking up a special Better Together offering. All funds given to the Better Together offering will be used to support our vision priorities and new initiatives. These include impacting Indonesia by supporting church planting projects, increasing our staffing levels to keep up with current growth, fostering loving relationships through small groups and pastoral care, the MyWorld personal evangelism training, partnering with a Bible college to offer training courses and an internship
program, and investing in our ministries with our children and youth. For more information please see our Vision booklet. You can give to our Better Together offering by using PushPay or electronic transfer or direct debit and specifying that your gift is for the Better Together Offering. Or you can use the Better Together offering envelopes for cash or cheque donations. Thank you for your generosity.
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Electronic Transfer One of the easiest ways to give is through direct debit. You can organise a direct debit or regular transfer of funds from your bank account or credit card into the one2one Church account
Pushpay / Credit Card This has recently become one of the most popular ways to give. You simply download the Pushpay app to your phone, tablet or computer and follow the prompts. You can then use the app to set up your regular giving from your credit card. [See page 14 for details]
Name: one2one Church of Christ BSB: 703-810 Account: 005300354
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ďƒ– Cash or Cheque Please place your cash or cheque in the regular weekly offering that is collected in each of our services. Any loose change in the offering will go to help others in our church family through our change4change program.
ď€ƒ Offering Envelopes Many people enjoy using weekly envelopes to help them with their giving. Envelopes are available in the information area in the foyer every week. Please take a set of envelopes and place your envelope in the offering each week.
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Push Pay App Help To download:
To give:
1. Download the Pushpay app from either the Apple App Store, or the Google Play Store and open the app.
1. Launch the app and search ‘one2one’
2. Follow the on screen instructions to verify your phone and account. A text message will be sent to you during this process. 3. Search “one2one” & tap on the “one2one Ballarat, Vic, Australia” result. 4. Tap “Complete your account” & enter your credit card details.
2. Tap the give option and enter an amount 3. To automatically repeat this gift amount, slide the “Repeat this gift” option and specify your giving frequency. 4. Choose a reference, ie Tithes and Offerings - tap done. 5. Tap the Give button to finish the gift. You’ll be asked for your 4 digit security passcode. - 14 -
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Questions? sandra@churchone2one.org.au 5334 1882