2020 Year End Giving
The Orchard is always grateful for your faithful giving to the Lord’s work through His church. We are always here to help with any questions you might have. As we near year-end, you may have some questions on how to make your year-end gifts count towards the 2020 tax year. Here is a quick guide:
Gift WILL count towards 2020 tax year if:
- You give online by midnight of 12/31/20
- You place a check or cash in the offering collection during service on 12/27/20 or hand deliver your gift to the church by 4 pm on 12/31/20
- You mail a check to the church, AND it’s postmarked by 12/31/20
Gifts will NOT count towards the 2020 tax year if:
- You give online any time after midnight on 12/31/20
- You place a check or cash in the offering collection during service in January (even if the check is backdated to 2020)
- You mail or deliver a check on or after 1/1/21 (even if the check is backdated to 2020)
Please do not hesitate to reach out to our Finance Director, Claire Pennel, if you have any questions at:
Text Giving
Giving by text is hands-down the easiest way to give. Simply text the word GIVE, or the desired dollar amount to 901-295-3215. If it's your first time, you'll be prompted to register before completing your gift. If you've given before, you can give immediately without having to re-enter any of your information.
Other text giving commands can be found HERE.
Official text giving
Online Giving
To give online, simply click the "GIVE NOW" button and set up either a one-time gift or a recurring gift. You will then be prompted to complete the setup of your new account.
Thank
If you have any questions please contact Claire by phone at 901-316-5664 or email her at .
WHY GIVE?
God gives us the opportunity to partner with Him to bring the message of Christ's hope and love to a fallen world when we give generously. Scripture has much to say on the issues of work, money, possessions, and how we are to use our wealth. God's Word tells us that true contentment in life is not found in wealth or possessions, but in Him and in loving and serving others.
Several key Biblical principles on giving include:
- It should be voluntary, and from the heart (2 Cor. 9:7).
- It should be regular and proportional to our income (1 Cor. 16:2).
- It should be a first priority (Prov. 3:9).
- We should start now, regardless of our circumstances (2 Cor. 8:1-3).
WHAT YOUR GIVING DOES:
We are fully committed to reaching and equipping 10,000 people! Your giving makes this vision a reality!
- Your giving provides a way for us to minister to the families in our city through incredible children and student programming and discipleship.
- Your giving allows us to provide powerful worship services where Jesus is taught from the pulpit and Christ magnified in our worship.
- Your giving makes it possible for us to maintain the mission efforts at Ross Elementary and church planting endeavors in the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Japan, the Middle East and here in Memphis.
WAYS TO GIVE:
The following are church funds to which you can choose to give too. You don't have to give to just one fund, you can give to as many as God leads you.
- Reach901 - is a 3-year campaign to raise $2.5 million dollars. Of every dollar given, 10% goes to missions, 50% to finishing our building, and 40% to paying down our debt. Reach901 is not just about a building, it is about fulfilling the Great Commission and making disciples of all nations.
- Orchard Ministry Budget - this is the overall Orchard operating budget which covers operating costs, staff, and ministry expenses.
- Benevolence - designated fund to help members within The Orchard Church during a time of crisis.
- Missions - this fund is to support local and international missions, as well as, church planting and revitalization.