How to Give
At St. John's Church, we are truly alive with the Holy Spirit - touching lives, growing as a parish community, reaching out to the world. We have in place all the elements of a more wonderful community: the people who are members of this parish and who step up to lead us and help with the ministries; a talented, thought-provoking and spiritual staff; a beautiful space to enjoy.
We recognize that all we are and all we have are gifts from God. As stewards of God's bounty and goodness, we ask you to join with us and others in making or renewing your pledge. Only with your support will we achieve the sense of purpose and the sense of fulfillment that comes from being an active part of God's Church on earth.
E-Giving
E-giving is now available for contributions to St. John's Church. Contributions can now be made either by electronic funds transfer or by credit card (Master Card, Visa, or Discover Card).
The Vestry is pleased to make E-giving possible. The convenience to the donor comes at a cost to the church. Credit card transaction fees are 2.5% of the amount of the contribution plus .25 per transaction. Electronic Funds Transfers are subject to a transaction fee ranging from .50 to .20 per contribution, depending upon the number of parishioners who use the E-giving service. Please consider these transaction fees when making your contribution. Stewardship envelopes will still be available.
The St. John's Society
Many of you know that an honorary society, the "St. John's Society," was formed some time ago to recognize those who have made a "planned gift" (bequest in will, life insurance proceeds, etc.) to St. John's Church in the amount of $2,500 or more. You can now also join the society and demonstrate your faith in the long-term future of St. John's Church by making a cash gift at or above this level, thereby saving the fees involved in changing your will! Contact Jack Hannon for further details. Membership in the St. John's Society is now approaching 30 persons, all of whom will be honored at a reception in the coming months.Every Member Commitment Campaign
Planning to set aside some of your income regularly is a spiritual discipline, like a prayer. It reminds us of the blessings God gives us each day, and continually returns to God a portion of those gifts. You pledge also enables the Vestry to plan for the coming year's ministries - enabling us to turn anticipated resources into tools for ministry.
Year End Giving
Please remember that to be acknowledged by the church as tax-deductible in 2008, donation checks must be placed in the offering plates by Sunday, December 28, or sent through the mail with a December 2008 postmark.
Gifts of securities, which are gratefully accepted, must be received into the St. John's Church account by the end of the year to be acknowledged as tax-deductible in 2008. To assure transfer before the end of the year, please plan to complete gift transactions by December 21.
Call Debora Williams in the Parish Office for transfer information.
