Automatic Offering
Have You Thought About “Converting”?
Many people have chosen to “convert” from the traditional ways of giving – writing checks each week or month – to a simpler, more dependable way of sharing their first fruits. It’s called automatic offering, and we encourage you to consider this conversion!
It’s Simple!
Many of our parishioners enjoy the convenience, safety and reliability of making their weekly or monthly stewardship contributions through St. Stephen’s Automatic Offering Plan.
You simply complete the form in the brochure (pdf) and we’ll do the rest. It’s safe, easy and absolutely free.
It’s Safe!
The Automatic Offering Plan is similar to payment programs offered by banks, telephone and utility companies. Your contributions are automatically withdrawn from your checking. It’s 100% safe. No one but you can access your account and nothing can be withdrawn without your authorization. And you can change or cancel your contribution by simply sending a written notice to St. Stephen’s. Most of all, it allows you to be consistent in your giving, and helps St. Stephen’s to better fund our ministries.
What are the Advantages of Automatic Offering?
- Gives you the ability to be a “planned and proportionate giver”
(1 Corinthians 16:2) - Reduces the amount of paper for you and St. Stephen’s, providing a greener environment
- Gives you an easier and direct way to meet your commitment
- Allows St. Stephen’s to depend on your commitment, and to be assured the funds are available for various ministries
- Provides you the freedom to change your pledge anytime you want
Does anyone really pledge this way?
We have over 500 families on the Automatic Offering Plan. Each year this
number grows, as more and more parishioners understand the benefits of automatic giving.
Questions? Contact:
Monica Freeman
Census and Contribution Coordinator
(763) 712-7438
