In 2014, the St. Mark Website Team created an On-Line Giving opportunity for members who wanted to make their monetary offerings electronically. Initially, there were a few brave souls who tried it out and decided to stick with it. Over time, we have seen the numbers grow. Recent statistics show that there are now 17 giving units (individuals and families), and the average monthly on-line giving is approximately $5,200. That indicates a significant increase in use over the last several months.
For those of you who have considered this method of giving but have not yet started, there are easy step-by-step written instructions available in the Narthex on the Welcome Table each week.
Important points to remember:
- You are using a secure webpage hosted by an industry leader that processes transactions for more than 17,000 institutions
- Your information will only be used to process transactions and will be safe guarded in strict compliance with federal standards
- Feel free to choose the frequency of your giving: one time to a specific ministry/event or regular tithing
- Automatic recurring withdrawals from a checking, saving or credit card account can be set up
- The site allows you to view, update or cancel your profile at any time
We invite you to give it a try.