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“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man or woman should give what he or she has decided in his or her heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
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3 Ways to Make Your Weekly Financial Offering
Simply Giving - a regular deduction from your bank account. Remember that our expenses continue even when you are not here. Click HERE to link to a form that will allow you to sign up for this service.
PayPal - NEW!!! Click on the Donate Button on our Home Page if you would like to make your Weekly Offering on-line using your credit or debit card or your PayPal Account.
Cash or Check - given during our worship services or mailed to Holy Cross. Call the church office (631-588-9509) for weekly envelopes.
All of your financial contributions further the mission and ministry of Holy Cross and are managed and used wisely as we help people to know and share the love of Jesus Christ.
Financial Ministries Calendar
FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM MEETING SCHEDULE - Available online by clicking here.
Financial Ministries Opportunities
DO YOU HAVE FUND RAISING IDEAS?... we are always looking for ways to fund raise and fellowship so if you have ideas please e mail them to the church office....or better yet come on down to a Financial Development Team Meeting. Everyone together can help grow this ministry SPIRITUALLY AND FINANCIALLY.
God Owns It All... is the chapter heading in a book by a Christian author who presents this chapter first as the foundation for money management and giving. God does own it all! That is the teaching of Psalm 24:1 which says, “The earth is the Lord’s.” Psalm 50:10 says that all of the beasts of the field belong to God, and that the cattle on a thousand hills are His. Haggai 2:8 says that God even owns the silver and gold in all the mines. Now, He allows us to use what rightfully belongs to Him, but God continues to retain the ownership. We are managers and stewards of what He has entrusted to us. Someday, when we stand before Him, we shall give an account of what kind of job we have done in managing the resources which He has allowed us to use. That’s why every spending decision becomes a spiritual decision. Every time we use some of God’s money, we are making a decision which has eternal ramifications. Are you using money and possessions as if they belong to you, or are you making spending decisions with the full realization that “God owns it all?”
GRANTS TO SEEK OUT... are you interested in helping us research grants that the county, state and Federal Governments might have available? Pastor has some information and places for you to research. If you are interested email or call the church office.
There are many ways to give to the ministry of HCLC thereby reflecting your giving to our God. We provide windows of opportunity for generous giving through your financial resources, items to be brought in and your gifts and talents.
All Special Offering Gifts can be made in honor of, in memory of, or in thanksgiving for someone and will be listed in the church bulletin. A letter will also be sent to that person.
By cash or check mailed to Holy Cross. Call the church office (631-588-9509) for weekly envelopes. Simply Giving - a regular deduction from your bank account. Remember that our expenses continue even when you are not here. Click HERE to link to a form that will allow you to sign up for this service.
Item of the Month - NEW!!! Click on the Donate Button above if you would like to make an on-line contribution to our Item of the Month using your credit or debit card or your PayPal Account.
CrossWords & Gifts Store - Purchases made in our store or through our CW&G on-line sales help fund our ministry while at the same time helping to spread the “WORD.” Your patronage is very much appreciated. Our store is now officially re-opened on the main floor of the church. Please come in and browse. Sit awhile too! We have a coffee area with tables and chairs for you to relax, read, or gab a little bit. There are great books to read and we will be holding book reviews and studies. We will be offering guest speakers too.
Pastor’s Discretionary Fund (PDF) - donations are used to help people in need in our own community with food, oil, car repair, rent, medical bills, etc.
Sponsor-a-Bill - your donations go toward paying the bill you adopt from the board in the Narthex
Operating Budget - your donations pay for the everyday needs of our vibrant ministry - electric, gas, water, salaries, etc.
Special Ministry Appeals - new roof, RSVP, Work Camp, Seats for Souls, etc.
Memorials - give a donation to memorialize someone
Thank Offering - give a donation to recognize someone you appreciate
Requested Items - bringing in items when requested throughout the year. Item of the Month / monthly ministry appeal, food, clothing, seasonal items, Meal Madness needs, Youth Ministry needs, Celebration Ministries needs, etc.
Operation Christmas Child - shoe boxes filled with small toys and gifts for children throughout the world
Food Appeals - all year round for our Food Pantry and Food Baskets, Valentine Goodie cans, Easter Love Baskets, grocery store gift cards, etc.
Altar Fund - donations here provide for the maintenance our altar furnishings, linens, etc.
Education Ministries Fund - your donations go toward our religious education curriculums and supplies, our Communion and Confirmation programs, Sunday School, ACTS, Vacation Bible School and Adult Education
Youth Ministries Fund - your donations supplement our purchase of supplies, crafts and refreshments for our various youth programs: Faith Friends, God Squad 567, and JAG (the Jesus Adventure Group) as well as help us purchase supplies for our YM community activities: Cook-ins for the homebound, Easter egg dying at Lakeshore Assisted Living, etc.
RSVP - major campus renewal projects
Fundraisers - by supporting our various fundraisers throughout the year, you are not only aiding the ministry of our church, but enjoying the fun and fellowship these events provide
Life Insurance - You can make a gift to the mission and ministry of Holy Cross by changing the beneficiary on your existing policy to reflect Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Call your insurance agent today
So why not remember someone special with a gift that continues God’s Word in the mission and ministry.
We need your help to fund the “Mission Center”, our church ministry that reaches out into the community to welcome people into a relationship with God in Jesus Christ. We thank all who regularly and generously give to our ministry, both financially and with their time. We pray that you will continue your generosity so that we can maintain...and even expand...our most important work... God's work!
YOUR HEART & GIVING TO GOD... Jesus promises that if we invest our treasure for the work of the Kingdom of God, our hearts will follow: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Maybe risking our treasures will help our hearts go where we want them to go – into a closer relationship with God. We won’t always feel like we can risk a commitment. Sometimes all we feel is the anxiety. Jesus says take the risk, trust in god. Put your treasure where you want your heart to be, and your heart will go there. And it’s not just about money. It is about our entire lives being placed in God’s hands. We need to give away our worldly security, our money, our hopes, dreams, desires, loved ones, trusting that God has the very best in mind for us... risking our treasures to God so that he might bless us and those we care about. RELEASING OUR STUFF MAKES IT EASIER TO RECEIVE THE GRACE OF GOD (his unconditional love).
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