Christian giving flows out of the belief that everything we have is a gift from God. Our money, our time and our gifts belong to him, and have been given to us so that we can use them to serve others and grow his kingdom (1 Peter 4:10). Christians have the perfect example of generosity in the Lord Jesus who, “though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” (2 Cor 8:9).
Christians have an incredible opportunity to proclaim the gospel as we give generously. When we give, we show that God’s grace is at work in us. Giving shows that money is not our master. Giving helps us to rest in the truth that God will graciously provide for all our needs. Giving allows us to practically help those in need.
All the ministries that are run at Christ Church Northern Beaches are dependent on the giving of our members. 2 Corinthians 9:7 tells us that: “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” If you are a member of our church, we encourage you to give prayerfully, generously and cheerfully.
We have differentiated our budget for 2012 into our Knowing budget (including MVAC and AVC) for our local pastoral ministry, our Growing budget to invest in training future leaders whom we hope will also serve beyond our own local community, our Going budget to support both local and global gospel mission and our Sowing budget to prepare for church planting.
Direct Debit
Organise a “set and forget” payment directly from your bank account:
BSB: 704-998
Account number: 100009229
Account name: Christ Church Northern Beaches
Please mark your giving as Knowing AVC or Knowing MVAC or Growing or Going or Sowing.
Cash or Cheque
There is an opportunity to give to gospel growth at our gatherings on Sundays. You can give cash or a cheque (payable to Christ Church Northern Beaches) either during the collection or in the secure box on the Greeting Desk.
Creative Giving
There are a number of creative ways in which you can assist the gospel work undertaken at Christ Church Northern Beaches financially.
Deductible Gift Recipient Fund for Religious Instruction in Government Schools
Speak to the Treasurer for more information about how you can make tax deductible donations to Christ Church Northern Beaches in support of our Special Religious Education ministry initiatives. Or simply give to:
BSB: 704-998
Account number: 100010303
Account Name: Christ Church Northern Beaches Public School Religious Education Fund
Bequests
A bequest is a monetary gift you leave to Christ Church Northern Beaches in your Will. Bequests and gifts are vital to the long term work of the gospel in the Northern Beaches as they help the Parish Council & Partnership plan for future strategic long-term projects. Making a gift to Christ Church Northern Beaches in your Will is your opportunity to leave an eternal impact on the lives of people in our community.
Superannuation Beneficiary
Plan your investment future to include Christ Church Northern Beaches as a beneficiary of an additional superannuation which will mature at your retirement and provide either a lump sum payment or predictable income stream for the church.
