In our home, we all sit down the last few weeks of December and discuss our end of year financial gifts. The kids are part of the discussion (yes, kids love being generous when invited to participate!), while Corrie and I continue to build a shared framework around the practice. We have each arrived at amounts that are meaningful and full of intention. Typically our year-end gift is something above our regular offering.
I invite you into this practice over the next few days. Year-end gifts typically bring our budget into balance, and your gift is an important part of this effort. We provide several ways to give. (All gifts must be received or postmarked by December 31, 2019 to be part of your 2019 contribution for tax purposes.)
For checks/cash in person: You can bring your check/cash gift to worship on December 29, 2019 as part of our last regular worship offering. Our office will also be open December 30, 2019 from 9am-4pm to receive any hand-delivered financial gifts.
For checks by postal mail: You can mail checks to the church office, making sure to postmark them by December 31, 2019. Our address is 75 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101.
For credit/debit cards/bank draft: You can give online filling out the form below (this can also be done anytime at fbcpasadena.com/giving). If it is your first time giving online, you will need to provide some basic info with your gift. If you would like to turn your year-end gift into a recurring gift, you can do so by checking the appropriate box on the online form.
For smart phone users: You can text-to-give by texting a dollar amount (i.e. “500”) to 626-427-0098 and follow the instructions. If it is your first time giving online, you will need to provide some basic info with your gift.
We have had a remarkable year of generosity and provision at FBC Pasadena. We are looking at a manageable deficit as 2019 wraps up, but I believe we can easily finish our year in the net positive with your help. I am overwhelmed by your commitment to this community and to our shared work in Pasadena. In every way, FBCP would be…
less without you,
Pastor John Jay
