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Why Give?
God tells us to give generously because He wants us to personally experience more of His life and nature.
+ We love because He first loves us. (1 John 4:19)
+ We forgive because He first forgives us. (Colossians. 3:13)
+ We give generously because He has first given generously to us. (2 Corinthians 9:11)
God continues that flow by blessing us when we simply do what He says for us to do.
+ When we love others, we will experience God’s love. (1 John 4:12)
+ When we forgive others, we are forgiven. (Matthew 6:14)
+ When we give generously, it will be given to us generously. (2 Corinthians 9:6 & Luke 6:38 )
How to Give
+ Because the Lord has called us to be a part of the body of Christ at Gloria Dei, He tells us to honor Him by offering back to Him 10% of our income for the collective ministry of our congregation and for the physical up-keep of His house. “Bring your full 10% to the Temple treasury so there will be ample provisions in My Temple.” (Malachi 3:10 - The Message)
+ Because the Lord has also called us to a personal adventure with Him, He will often give us, as individual disciples, additional opportunities to be generous with other people or ministry organizations beyond the congregation we are called to. This offering is over and above the 10% we give for our collective ministry. The Lord also promises to supply us with the provision needed to be generous in this way (2 Corinthians 9:10-11). When we give it, we will see it.
What God says:
Matthew 6:33, I Timothy 6:18, Malachi 3:8-10, Proverbs 11:25, Proverbs 22:9, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Trust God + Give Generously + Experience Life
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Many Ways to Give at Gloria Dei
As Christians, we are given the responsibility of being good managers over the financial resources we have been blessed with and to share them as God has directed us. At Gloria Dei, our Mission and Ministry Fund provides funds for the needs outlined in the operating budget of the congregation. Our Capital Campaign (When God Opens the Door) assists us in advancing the Lord's kingdom by providing appropriate facilities for our growing ministries. Our Lutheran Education Fund provides financial assistance to our members who are attending Lutheran schools and universities. The Endowment Fund looks to the more distant future so that ministry has the available resources for generations to come. Throughout the year, you may see other opportunities to share your gifts with others. Let God lead you.
For further information on these or other giving opportunities, please contact Becky Rosenhagen, Director of Business Administration, at brosenhagen@gdlc.org.
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Mission and Ministry Fund Commitment
Make the Most of Every Opportunity
You may make your commitment to the Mission and Ministry Fund of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church by clicking on the link below. Thank you for your generosity. Your faithfulness in financially supporting our efforts assists us in reaching those who have not heard about our loving Savior and in nurturing the lives of those who have.
May God continue to bless you abundantly as He has promises in Luke 6:38.
"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."
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Automated Giving
A reliable, safe way to move your stewardship plan into action is Simply Giving. Through Simply Giving, your gifts to Gloria Dei are made through a pre-authorized withdrawal from your bank account or a charge to your credit card. You determine the amount and the frequency of your automatic gift - weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly - the option is yours. There is no cost to you to participate in Simply Giving. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans pays all transaction fees as a gift in support of Lutheran congregations.
Click here to make an on-line donation
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Special Gifts
Many people have a desire to support the work of the Lord in a special way. We want to encourage special giving that is over and above the individual's regular gifts. Gifts designated for use at Gloria Dei must be in accord with our mission and vision. The following items are current and future needs of the congregation: debt reduction, Benevolence Fund, Lutheran Education Fund, video projector for the Worship Center, land for multi-site ministry, Central American Lutheran Mission Society (CALMS).
When emergency situations arise in our community and in the world, such as hurricane Ike or the Haiti earthquake, a special appeal will be made for a "Door Offering" to assist those in need. You may respond to these efforts as the Lord moves you and as you are financially able.
Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. Luke 6:38.
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