Do you have questions about Online Giving?  
Let us try to help with answers to the following questions:

 

Why give?

Why give money to the church?

Before explaining what to write on your check or how to give online, it’s far more important that you know why we encourage you to give to God by giving to the church. To put it simply, it’s what God says to do. He tells us in the Bible that He wants us to give regularly, generously, and sacrificially out of all He gives us - all as part of our worship of Him.

Not because God needs what we have. But because we need to give it. What we do with what we have directs our heart. Giving to God reminds us that He has given us everything we have, and can be counted on to meet every need we will ever have. Giving something back to Him is an expression of gratitude and worship.

 

How do I give at Salem First Church of the Nazarene?

Weekend Offering 
An offering is taken at each of services. If you would like your contribution or a portion of your contribution designated to a certain fund, please list the fund and the amount desired in the memo line of the check. When no specific designation is given, all funds are designated to the General Fund.

Loose cash gifts are considered anonymous donations and are designated to the General Fund. Offering envelopes are located in the racks located on the back of the pews and seats, and can be used to designate a fund.

Online Giving 
You may set up one-time or recurring contributions from a debit card. Choose to have the contributions withdrawn from your account weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly. Simply click on the "Give Online" link on the top or the bottom of this page. Follow the steps to create a new account or access your account if you have already created one. You may manage your giving through this online system anytime.

 

Why give online?

It keeps first things first. 
The Bible indicates giving is to be a "first" and not a last or leftover matter in my life. Read Proverbs 3:9-10. It is easy to let our intentions be compromised by the pressure of expenses and billing cycles.

It's consistent. 
Have you ever forgotten your gift, left it at home or pledged to double it in the future? Have you had times where you have fallen behind because of travel or other schedule interruptions? Online giving provides a way to stay up to date with your budget.

It's convenient. 
Through online giving, you expedite your gift, simplify our accounting, and strengthen our base of regular support.

 

What else do I need to know about giving online?

Here are a few Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) about online giving. Perhaps they will also be helpful to you.

Q: I clicked the "Give Online" button and nothing happens. 
A: When you click Online Giving, a new browser window is opened. If you are using a pop-up blocker such as the Google Toolbar, Norton Internet Security, or Pop-Up Stopper, the window will not open. Most tools will allow you to permit pop-ups on a specific web site. In order to use the Giving area, you will need to allow pop-ups within Salemnaz.org.

Q: When would this automatic contribution be charged to my account? 
A: On the signup screens, you can specify whether you want your contribution made one time, weekly, every other week (bi-weekly), twice per month (on the 1st and the 16th), monthly, quarterly, or yearly. You can set up as many schedules as you would like, so it is possible to give a monthly gift as well as a weekly one.

Q: Can I test this by giving one time? 
A: Yes. You may test Online Giving by selecting "One Time" in the frequency box of the signup process.

Q: How can I keep a record of the amount I have contributed? 
A: At any time you can view your record of "online" giving by viewing the Contribution History box. This will provide each donation you made, when you made it, and a year-to-date total. We also send year-end statements directly to your home address.

Q: Is giving online secure? 
A: For your protection, we have taken a number of steps to maximize the security of financial transactions on the website. Bank account processing is accomplished using secure processing services. Your entry of this information is encrypted when transmitted. Encryption is a process that scrambles information into a format that unauthorized parties can not decode or utilize.

Q: Is my online giving information kept private? 
A: The online giving registration form requires you to give us contact information (like your name and e-mail address), and demographic information. We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. This information is stored in your file in a secure environment separate from our website.

Q: Who do I talk to if I have more questions? 
A: Contact Pastor Jerry Morris at the church office 503.581.3680 and he will be glad to answer any other questions you may have about online giving.

 

Tips:

• Please take note of your bank card expiration date. When the card expires your recurring contribution automatically stops.
• If your contribution will result in a negative balance on your checking account the contribution will not go through and the recurring contribution will be canceled.