How can I contribute to Westport Church?
- Use the online giving tool to give 24/7:
www.westportcontributions.com
(*You can also setup automatic recurring gifts)
- Setup an Auto Payment through your bank
- Give on Sundays at one of our gatherings
*Note: In order to receive tax credit, we must have record of your gifts. We cannot issue tax statement for gifts of cash. Please use the online tool, or write a check.
What does it mean to be generous and why should I care?
- Generosity is SACRIFICE that changes our STATUS QUO
- Generosity reminds us of the truth:
WE ARE RICH, compared to 90% of the world's population
- We will not take our wealth with us when we die...so we should invest it in helping people have eternal life
What are the benefits of being generous?
- Giving changes our focus from self to others
- We can live obediently to God and enjoy his generosity
- A frugal lifestyle usually helps us get out of debt
- We can use our money to make a significant difference
- We can take a deduction on our taxes
How can I be more generous with my money?
- Create a budget and use it. Spend less and live more.
- Trust God's plan for enjoying money:
"Give First, Save Second, Live on the Rest"
- Include giving on your budget. Give at regular intervals
- Develop a plan to get out of debt. Get help if needed
