Scriptures on Giving
We believe the top competitor for our devotion to Jesus is money (Matthew 6:24). Giving allows us to demonstrate that He is more important to us than material things. We believe you can’t out-give God, so when you’re trusting Him with your tithes and offerings, we know that He will bless the rest (Proverbs 3:9,10 and Malachi 3:10-12). We think Christians should be the most generous people (2 Corinthians 9:6) on earth to support worthy causes, and there is no organization with more potential to change the world than the local church! (Ephesians 3:10)
Despite our tendency to shy away from the topic, nearly one quarter of Jesus’ teaching was about money. The truth is that money is morally neutral, but what we do with our money reveals something much deeper — what’s in our hearts (Matthew 6:21). God is the creator and owner of everything, so we are merely stewards of what belongs to Him. (1 Chronicles 29:14)
At The Pentecostals, we encourage members and regular attenders to follow the Biblical model of giving cheerfully (2 Corinthians 9:7) and sacrificially. (Psalm 4:5)
Sowing financially into the work of the church out of our “first fruits” is both a renunciation of greed as an idol and an acknowledgement that all we have been given is given to us by God and is to be used for His purposes (Matthew 25:14-30). It is an expression of worship in response to all that God has done for us.
Despite our tendency to shy away from the topic, nearly one quarter of Jesus’ teaching was about money. The truth is that money is morally neutral, but what we do with our money reveals something much deeper — what’s in our hearts (Matthew 6:21). God is the creator and owner of everything, so we are merely stewards of what belongs to Him. (1 Chronicles 29:14)
At The Pentecostals, we encourage members and regular attenders to follow the Biblical model of giving cheerfully (2 Corinthians 9:7) and sacrificially. (Psalm 4:5)
Sowing financially into the work of the church out of our “first fruits” is both a renunciation of greed as an idol and an acknowledgement that all we have been given is given to us by God and is to be used for His purposes (Matthew 25:14-30). It is an expression of worship in response to all that God has done for us.
E-GIVING POLICIES
At PORVA, we use an online database called Planning Center Giving. Your information will remain private and will never be given away to third parties, other than to process your scheduled contributions.
You can schedule new contributions at any time and can modify or cancel those contributions at any time prior to the date they are scheduled. Once the contribution has been processed, however, it cannot be cancelled.
Your information is processed securely by Planning Center Giving's bank-level security system. Their system allows us to provide access to your contribution records and allows you to make donations online or through your mobile device. They provide all of the security for the system. This system is used by churches throughout the country and has been fully tested by them.
When you create your account, you will determine your own login ID and password. Your login ID is your email address or mobile number. If you forget your password, you can have the system email it to you. You can also change your password at any time.
Please help us keep your information safe by protecting your login information. Access to sensitive personal and financial information can be gained by letting someone else use your account or by leaving the information for someone else to see. PORVA will never call you to ask for your login information.
If you have questions about giving or details regarding your specific contributions, please contact our church treasurer Fitz Service: finance.office@porva.church
You can schedule new contributions at any time and can modify or cancel those contributions at any time prior to the date they are scheduled. Once the contribution has been processed, however, it cannot be cancelled.
Your information is processed securely by Planning Center Giving's bank-level security system. Their system allows us to provide access to your contribution records and allows you to make donations online or through your mobile device. They provide all of the security for the system. This system is used by churches throughout the country and has been fully tested by them.
When you create your account, you will determine your own login ID and password. Your login ID is your email address or mobile number. If you forget your password, you can have the system email it to you. You can also change your password at any time.
Please help us keep your information safe by protecting your login information. Access to sensitive personal and financial information can be gained by letting someone else use your account or by leaving the information for someone else to see. PORVA will never call you to ask for your login information.
If you have questions about giving or details regarding your specific contributions, please contact our church treasurer Fitz Service: finance.office@porva.church
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Is it safe to give online?
Yes. In many ways giving online is safer than writing a check because an electronic gift cannot be lost or stolen. The security of the system is continually managed by our online provider, Planning Center Giving (Stripe). To find out more about your security click here.
Q: Does PORVA have have a preference on which method I use to give?
We want you to give however you feel most comfortable. If you’re unsure which is best, we suggest you try giving via our app. This method allows you to quickly, securely give wherever you are via your smartphone.
Q: What types of bank accounts can I give from?
You can give online from your checking account using your bank routing and account numbers.
Q: Are there any fees involved with giving online?
Not to you. You will not pay any fees with an online gift. In addition, online gifts are a more cost efficient and convenient way for the church to process donations.
Q: Can I make a one-time contribution?
Yes. The system allows you the option of either making a one-time contribution or setting up a recurring contribution. For recurring contributions, you can schedule the contributions to come out of your bank account or credit/debit card on the date(s) specified by you.
Q: If I want to set-up a recurring gift, what are my options for frequency of my gift?
For recurring gifts, you have the option of giving weekly, monthly, twice a month (1st and 15th) or every two weeks. You may also specify the starting date for your recurring gifts.
Q: Can I change my personal information or the amount or the frequency of my gift once I have set it up?
Yes. You can change or cancel your contribution at any time before the date of your next scheduled contribution (once a contribution has been processed it cannot be canceled). Simply log in to the system using your username and password and make the necessary changes in the system.
Q: Can I review my donation history online?
Yes. The site will allow you to view the complete history of your contributions, given either online or otherwise.
Q: Will I still receive regular contribution statements from the church?
You can still receive a printed contribution statement mailed to your postal address. However, when you create a Planning Center Giving account, you have the opportunity to view your giving history at any time.
Q: When will contributions be taken from my account?
Contributions will be taken from your specified bank account within 2 business days of the date you requested. This time frame allows time for the contribution to process through your bank and the church’s bank. If the date of your contribution falls on a weekend or a holiday, the transaction will be initiated on the next banking day.
Q: Can I designate my gift to a particular ministry or account?
Yes, you can designate your gift to go toward one of the following accounts:
Q: How will I know that I set up my gift correctly?
Very shortly after submitting your contribution, you will receive an email verifying your contribution and you will see it in your giving history online.
Q: Does it matter which Internet browser I use?
No. Any browser will work, including later-model mobile devices.
Q: Can I give by online or paper check?
Yes, you can give via online or paper check. If you’d like to write a paper check to POR, please send it via mail, deliver it in person, or place it in an offering plate during one of our services. Our address is:
POR
2200 Pickens Road
N. Chesterfield, VA 23224
Q: I have questions about online giving that have not been answered. Who can I talk to?
For any questions, concerns or comments about the online giving system, please contact us. You will receive a response as soon as possible.
Yes. In many ways giving online is safer than writing a check because an electronic gift cannot be lost or stolen. The security of the system is continually managed by our online provider, Planning Center Giving (Stripe). To find out more about your security click here.
Q: Does PORVA have have a preference on which method I use to give?
We want you to give however you feel most comfortable. If you’re unsure which is best, we suggest you try giving via our app. This method allows you to quickly, securely give wherever you are via your smartphone.
Q: What types of bank accounts can I give from?
You can give online from your checking account using your bank routing and account numbers.
Q: Are there any fees involved with giving online?
Not to you. You will not pay any fees with an online gift. In addition, online gifts are a more cost efficient and convenient way for the church to process donations.
Q: Can I make a one-time contribution?
Yes. The system allows you the option of either making a one-time contribution or setting up a recurring contribution. For recurring contributions, you can schedule the contributions to come out of your bank account or credit/debit card on the date(s) specified by you.
Q: If I want to set-up a recurring gift, what are my options for frequency of my gift?
For recurring gifts, you have the option of giving weekly, monthly, twice a month (1st and 15th) or every two weeks. You may also specify the starting date for your recurring gifts.
Q: Can I change my personal information or the amount or the frequency of my gift once I have set it up?
Yes. You can change or cancel your contribution at any time before the date of your next scheduled contribution (once a contribution has been processed it cannot be canceled). Simply log in to the system using your username and password and make the necessary changes in the system.
Q: Can I review my donation history online?
Yes. The site will allow you to view the complete history of your contributions, given either online or otherwise.
Q: Will I still receive regular contribution statements from the church?
You can still receive a printed contribution statement mailed to your postal address. However, when you create a Planning Center Giving account, you have the opportunity to view your giving history at any time.
Q: When will contributions be taken from my account?
Contributions will be taken from your specified bank account within 2 business days of the date you requested. This time frame allows time for the contribution to process through your bank and the church’s bank. If the date of your contribution falls on a weekend or a holiday, the transaction will be initiated on the next banking day.
Q: Can I designate my gift to a particular ministry or account?
Yes, you can designate your gift to go toward one of the following accounts:
- God’s Tithes
- Action Offering
- General Offering
Q: How will I know that I set up my gift correctly?
Very shortly after submitting your contribution, you will receive an email verifying your contribution and you will see it in your giving history online.
Q: Does it matter which Internet browser I use?
No. Any browser will work, including later-model mobile devices.
Q: Can I give by online or paper check?
Yes, you can give via online or paper check. If you’d like to write a paper check to POR, please send it via mail, deliver it in person, or place it in an offering plate during one of our services. Our address is:
POR
2200 Pickens Road
N. Chesterfield, VA 23224
Q: I have questions about online giving that have not been answered. Who can I talk to?
For any questions, concerns or comments about the online giving system, please contact us. You will receive a response as soon as possible.