WHY GIVE?
‘On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income’ – 1 Corinthians 16:2
HOW MUCH SHOULD I GIVE?
You can give as much as you would like, but if you are unsure a simple method is:
HOW DO I GIVE MY OFFERTORY TO CHURCH?
Planned Giving
Planned giving is the easiest and most effective way to make sure you give regularly to church. It also helps the church to budget and plan for the future.
There are 2 ways that you can plan your giving:
Ezi Debit
Ezi Debit takes payments from your credit card or direct debit account and pays it straight into the church account.
Alternatively, please fill out the PDF below and take it to the resource counter at the back of the church after the service.
Direct deposit (EFT)
If you would like to make your offertory by way of direct deposit.
The St Paul’s account details are:
NAME: St Paul’s Anglican Church Wardens Account
ACCOUNT #: 871775
BSB #: 032-173
Please indicate the service you attend & your name (optional).
WHERE DOES MY OFFERTORY GO?
Your offertory pays for the ministry here at St Paul’s which includes the cost of staff, the upkeep of the property and the ministry facilities that we share. Offertories are used to advance JESUS name locally and globally through mission.
‘Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.’
2 Corinthians 9: 6-7.
What is the Foundation Fund?
The St Paul’s Foundation Fund was set up to receive funds for tax deductible purposes. For example, the Fund can accept donations for the St Paul’s Christian Education Centre (CEC) Fund to reduce debt or build new educational facilities.
Funds can also be used for other projects such as international aid, we also expect to support other future activities including marriage counselling and school scripture.
Donations to the St Paul’s Foundation Fund can only be allocated to areas endorsed by the Australian Tax Office.
General ministry work can only be supported by general giving and tithes which are not subject to tax deductibility.
How does it work?
The St Paul’s Foundation Fund is managed by a corporate trustee company, the directors of which are the Senior Minister and the Wardens of St Paul’s Anglican Church Castle Hill
Use the envelopes in the church pews or EFT directly to the bank account BSB 032-173; Account 32-8713. If you require a receipt for tax purposes please include your name in the reference section of the payment and confirm your gift by sending an e-mail to info@spch.org.au. The St Paul’s Foundation Fund will issue receipts when donations are received.
FAQs
What are my options for giving to the St Paul’s Foundation Fund?
Can’t I just direct deposit into the regular church account for the St Paul’s Foundation Fund?
Will my donation be kept confidential?
Need more information?
What steps should I take?
Discern
Give
commit to this decision. Use the envelopes in the church pews or EFT directly to the bank account: BSB 032-173;
Account 32-8713
If you require a receipt for tax purposes please include your name in the reference section of the payment and confirm your gift by sending an email to
