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New Way to Give---Electronic Contributions
Many
of you have asked if it's possible. Now it is! Our
church has embraced technology and is making available
a giving option that may be more convenient for many
of our members---Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Program.
This
optional program works in the same manner as similar
programs offered by LCUB, Charter Media, your mortgage
company, and your insurance company, to name a few.
You choose a donation frequency: weekly, semimonthly,
or monthly. Indicate the amount of the contribution
for each of the funds you wish to support---Budget,
For The Kingdom, Memorial, or any other projects or
ministries. The funds are then debited from your bank
account. It’s simple and easy!!!
Complete
the Authorization
Form, and turn it in to the church office.
Listed
below are answers to commonly asked questions.
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Answers to Questions about EFT Contributions
Q.
What is Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Contribution?
A. It is an automatic transfer
program, which allows you to make contributions without
writing a check.
Q.
What is the advantage of electronic contribution?
A. It saves time! It saves work!
It simplifies your life! You also help the church
stabilize its budget cash flow.
Q.
How is my electronic contribution automatically
deducted from my account?
A. Once you authorize the transfer,
your specified contribution is electronically transferred
directly from your account to the church’s account.
Q.
When will my contributions be deducted from
my account?
A. On the due date that you that
you select. You never have to worry about forgetting
a contribution. You simply record it in your checkbook
register on the appropriate date.
Q.
Without a cancelled check, how can I prove
I made my contribution?
A. Your bank statement provides
an itemized list of EFTs, which serves as proof of
contribution.
Q.
Are EFTs risky?
A. They are actually less risky,
because it cannot be lost, stolen, or destroyed in
the mail. It has an extremely high rate of accuracy.
Q.
What if I change bank accounts?
A. Notify us and we will provide
you with a new authorization form to complete.
Q.
What is the cost of electronic contributions
to me?
A. It costs you nothing, and
it saves you time.
Q.
What if I try EFT contributions and don’t
like it?
A. You can cancel your authorization
by notifying us at anytime.
Q.
How do I sign up for electronic contributions?
A. Complete and sign the authorization
form and return it to us along with a voided check
or deposit slip.
Q.
What do I do during offering at worship?
A. You may continue to receive
offering envelopes. We ask that you mark the envelope
“EFT” and drop it in the offering plate.
