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What is Electronic Contribution?
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Electronic contribution is an automatic transfer program which allows you to make contributions to Offerings
without writing checks.
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What is the advantage of Electronic Contribution?
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It saves you time! It saves you work! It simplifies your life! You also help the church stabilize its budget and save
money.
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How is my electronic contribution automatically deducted from my account?
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Once you authorize the transfer, your specified contribution is electronically transferred directly from your
checking or savings account to the church's account. The Church's bank identifies who the funds were received
from so that each person's contribution is properly recorded.
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When will my contribution be deducted from my account?
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Contributions will be transferred from your account on the date each month that you specify on the authorization
form.
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If I do not write checks, how do I keep my checkbook balance straight?
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Since your contribution is made at a pre-established date, you simply record it in your check register on the
appropriate date.
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Is electronic contribution risky?
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Electronic contribution is less risky than check contribution. It cannot be lost, stolen or destroyed in the mail. It has
an extremely high rate of accuracy.
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What if I change bank accounts?
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Notify us and we will give you a new authorization form to complete.
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How do I change the amount of my contribution?
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Complete a new authorization form and return it to the church office.
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How much does electronic contribution cost?
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It costs you nothing and saves you time. In addition, there is no cost to the Church. In fact, the Church saves on
envelopes and paper.
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What if I try electronic contribution and don't like it?
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You can cancel your authorization by notifying us at any time. But, once you've enjoyed the convenience, time
and money savings of electronic contribution, we doubt you will want to go back to making contributions the way
you did before.
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How do I sign up for electronic contribution?
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Complete and sign the authorization form and return it to the church office along with a voided check or savings
deposit slip.
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