Online Giving
**Online giving is now live.**
As a way to continue to seek ways to be good stewards, Arborlawn offers online giving. This allows anyone with a credit or debit card, or a checking account, to give to the church at your convenience.
While we believe this is a service that will be beneficial, we strongly encourage that you do not go into debt in order to make a contribution. If you are stuggling with debt, we offer continuing education that can assist you. If you are planning to use this convenience, please do so faithfully and prudently.
Your gifts using online giving are secure. ServiceU, the company that processes the transactions, uses 128-bit security encryption. This is an industry standard, and used on most websites. The church stores no card information on our systems, however, we will receive the necessary information from ServiceU to properly attribute your gift to your giving statement. After you complete your transaction, a confirmation email will be sent to the email address you provided.
What are the advantages of Online Giving?
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You can prioritize giving in your budget.
Whether you make an automatic draft or choose to give on a random Tuesday morning, online giving allows you an opportunity to present your first fruits to God.
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You can increase your faithfulness.
Ever miss a Sunday and forget to pledge? Well, now you have an opportunity to faithfully pledge without having to be in attendance. So, when you are gone on a weekend, your support of the church continues without interruption.
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You can help your church.
You can help your church. Through online giving, you expedite your gift, simplify our accounting, and strengthen our base of regular support.
What does the Bible say about Giving?
Giving is a vital part of spiritual formation and maturity. It requires two things of us:
- FAITH Giving is an active expression of my faith. It recognizes God as my True Provider. It affirms my confidence in God’s ability to supply all I need. It is an act of gratitude and dependence. And, it allows me to partner with God’s work through my church and in the world.
- FAITHFULNESS Giving requires the highest standard of personal integrity and discipline. It is not a casual or occasional thing. In 2 Corinthians 8-9, the bible teaches we are to give willingly, generously, and cheerfully. And our pattern should reflect a regular and systematic plan. In Malachi 3:10, we learn God's standard of the tithe or first tenth being set apart in all of my earnings as a gift to God. Through our tithes and offerings, we prove faithful in the stewardship of all God has provided for us.
With these two principles in mind, a new opportunity for giving is being provided through the ministry of Arborlawn. It is called "online giving". It is a new and simple way to prioritize and expedite your personal plan for giving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who should give online?
A: Anyone who is looking for a simpler way to assure their giving. Anyone who would like to give to the ministry of Arborlawn either one time, or on a recurring basis.
Q: Is online giving secure?
A: Yes it is! See ServiceU's page about security, where they describe the features of 128 bit encryption
Q: Will my online gifts be included on my Statement of Contributions?
A: Yes, they will be included.
Q: What if I'm not an Arborlawn member, but I want to make a donation? How would I be able to get a statement for tax purposes?
A: We are happy to receive your gift, above and beyond your normal giving to your own church home. Online giving is a perfect way for you to give. All givers receive a contribution statement regardless of membership status, assuming we have all of their correct address information.
Q: Can I view my past giving history online?
A: At this time, your past giving history is not available online. You will continue to receive your Statements of Contribution as in the past, and these gifts will be included on those statements.
Q: How can I get a receipt of my online gift?
A: You may print out your confirmation screen as your receipt, or you may also print out the confirmation email which is sent to you. Either is considered a valid receipt. But remember, your gift WILL appear on your regular statement of contributions as well!