Since many of you conduct all or a large portion of your financial transactions online, we want to make it easier for you to give, whether it is a one-time gift or on a predetermined schedule. This is a completely voluntary way to make contributions to HCBC NW directly out of your bank account.
If you are accustomed to placing your gifts in the offering plate during worship, you may wonder if an online gift will have the same spiritual significance. We believe it is the heart of the giver, not the method of giving, that makes our financial offerings a true act of worship. The Bible says 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” (2 Cor. 9:7).
If you choose to participate in online giving, your worship during the offering time on Sunday mornings will not be diminished. Use that time to thank God for His grace that allows you to give, rather than hastily writing a check before the plate passes by!
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Question: How does online giving work?
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Answer: Just click here and provide the necessary information. You can either:
⇒Give a one-time gift (at any time)
⇒Set up a recurring gift. Recurring gifts can be set up for any day of the month.
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Question: What are my giving options?
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Answer: You can give to the General Fund, the Building Fund or the Church Planting Acceleration Fund (CPAF) at any time. On occasion there will be opportunities for special gifts such as the Benevolence Fund, or a Disaster Relief Fund.
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Question: Is there a minimum amount I must give?
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Answer: No, any amount is acceptable.
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Question: Are there other means of giving, such as stocks, bonds, etc.?
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Answer: Yes, giving appreciated stocks is a great way to give and save on your income tax bill. Contact the church office at (512) 331-5050 or givingonline@hcbc.com for information on how to give these types of assets.
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Question: Can I give online using my credit card?
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Answer: We are not accepting credit cards for online giving at this time, primarily due to the 2.5% fees.
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Question: How do I change or cancel my recurring gift?
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Answer: Please contact us at givingonline@hcbc.com or (512) 331-5050 and we can assist you with this.
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Question: How are the confidentiality of my giving and the security of my information maintained?
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Answer: Your banking and giving information will be stored on secure computers that meet all federal data encryption guidelines.
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Question: Will I still receive contribution statements from the church?
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Answer: Yes, you will continue to receive contribution statements which will include online gifts (the check number will be "ACH"). If you are married and giving from a joint account, use the husband's name on the online form to avoid receiving multiple statements.
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If you have any giving-related questions,
you may contact us at givingonline@hcbc.com.
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