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GIVING
CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP
According to God's Word, a Christian Steward is one who:
- Acknowledges God as Creator and Owner of everything, and
- Seeks to manage all of life: one's character, financial resources, talents, gifts, time, and possessions for the purpose of bringing glory to God.
In its mission to advance the Kingdom of God, Forest Hills Baptist Church teaches and strives to model the stewardship principles found in the Bible.
(Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 16:10-13; 1 Corinthians 4:1-2).
MAKING GIFTS TO FOREST HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH
Forest Hills relies completely on charitable contributions, donations and volunteers to carry out its mission to be a nurturing community, connecting people to Jesus Christ, and equipping each other to impact our world."
Three types of Resources are needed for Forest Hills to implement its many diverse ministries.
- FINANCIAL RESOURCES
- TALENTS AND SPIRITUAL GIFTS
- TIME AND TREASURES
GIVING FINANCIAL RESOURCES
A Christian Steward obeys God by setting aside a part of all his or her income for others (Deuteronomy 14:22-29; Deuteronomy 26:1-18; Malachi 3:6-18; Luke 18:18-30; I Corinthians 16:1-2).
- TITHES AND OFFERINGS: Cash gifts (usually in the form of a check) are the primary means of financial support. You may make a donation using one of the following methods:
•ENVELOPE SERVICE: For your convenience, envelopes are available for tithes and offerings. Members will automatically receive personalized offering envelopes, and envelopes can also be found in the sanctuary or in the church office.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: With this service, you can have your contributions automatically deducted each month from your checking account. You are always in control of the process by choosing the amount you want to give and which day(s) you would like to tithe. Changing or stopping the amount you tithe is just a phone call away to the Finance Office at (919) 828-6161 extension 101 or Business Manager extension 103. If you are interested in this giving option, download the Draft Authorization Form and return it via regular mail, or place it in the lockbox in the reception area.Your information will always remain confidential and secure.
[+] Download Draft Authorization Form
[+] Download Direct Deposit Frequently Asked Questions
By Mail: Send your tax deductible check to:
Forest Hills Baptist Church
Attn: Financial Secretary
201 Dixie Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607
INVESTMENTS (i.e. stocks, bonds, property): Another way you can give is with a gift of appreciated investments such as stocks, bonds or property. Such a donation carries full value to the church without the donor having to pay capital gains on the increased value of the asset.
OTHER GIVING INSTRUMENTS: In addition to the more traditional means of giving cash or gifting investments or property, you may want to consider alternative means of giving through Endowments, Charitable Remainder Trusts, Annuities, Insurance Policies, At Death Gifts, etc.
Please click on the following link for more information about planned giving, http://www.ncbaptistfoundation.org/planned_giving.aspx, or contact the Financial Secretary at (919) 828-6161 ext. 101 or via e-mail at tithe@foresthills.org.
TALENTS AND SPIRITUAL GIFTS
A Christian Steward is a part of the Body of Christ and follows Jesus' example of serving others (Ephesians 4:11-13, I Corinthians 12:7-11, Romans 12:3-8).
It is true that to accomplish the missions and ministries of Forest Hills, financial support is required. But it is equally true that God has called, gifted and equipped people as partners in Christian Ministry.
The call to serve is great! Too often, Ministry Needs exceed Ministry Resources. It is God's design that everyone finds his or her place to serve.
• Musically gifted? Consider Choir, Praise Band, Children's Music, Soloist, or Orchestra.
• Gift of Hospitality? Greet guests, embrace college students, open your home to internationals, welcome neighbors with "welcome wagon" kits.
• Master Chef? Gourmet Cook? Prepare meals for families in need, feed Baptist Student Union students, invite a college student or international student home for lunch, cook pigs and chickens for the neighborhood.
• Caregiver, Comforter? Support adoptive families,care for special needs children, care for other care givers.
• Fluent in another language? Befriend international students, teach ESL.
• Gift of Teaching? Lead small group college Bible study, teach Sunday School, adults, youth, children.
• Painter? Electrician? Plumber? Contractor? Landscaper? Help maintain church property, participate in mission trips, be part of the Habitat House team.
• Police Officer? Security Guard? Join our security team.
SHARING OF ONE'S TIME AND MATERIAL THINGS
A Christian Steward Shares: As good stewards, we must learn to distribute fairly so that none will be in need. (Luke 19:1-10; Acts 4:32-35; Acts 20: 34-45)
TIME: One of our most valuable commodities.
MATERIAL THINGS: Everyday things can be used for ministry. When there is an accumulation of too many things, donate to others.
For an example of this type of Resource...
Learn more...
...about Team Ministry at FHBC
...about various FHBC Partner Ministries
Connect, Contact...
...someone about getting involved at FHBC
...a Minister about getting involved in a specific Ministry
Tell us more about
...the time you have to give for ministry
...the things you might use for others
...the items you would like to donate
TIME AND TREASURES
Time? Volunteer with Habitat House Team, Extended Session, Urban Ministries or Raleigh Rescue Mission.
Pick Up Truck? Help move furniture gathered for those in need.
Generator/Tools/Chainsaw? Offer for use by disaster relief ministry teams.
Spare bedroom or apartment? Provide housing as needed by various ministries.
Extra clothes, Household Goods, Toys? Donate to partner ministries.
At Forest Hills, a host of varied ministries are supported by the giving and stewardship of the congregation. When you give your tithe and offering you are expressing your level of love and commitment of Jesus Christ as well as investing in the work of advancing the Kingdom of God.
Through Ministry Teams it all comes together.
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