ATM's in the Foyer?

No, it's not an ATM.

Yes, it uses debit and credit card and...

Yes, it is a new way of giving to the ministry of NUMC!

A good friend and colleague had a conversation with his son in the church foyer where he serves. He wrote about it in his blog. Here is what he said.

My son is as committed to Jesus as anyone I know, so when I heard him talking about the offerings at GCC I took note. Especially when I heard him say, "No one my age carries any cash. When you pass those bags around, what do you expect people to do with them? " I assumed I misunderstood him. "

What?" I said.  "Of course you carry cash.  Everyone carries cash.  How do you buy stuff if you don't have cash?" 

"Debit card," Aaron replied. "I don't carry any cash. I use my debit card for everything. That's what everyone does."

A wave of insight swept over me. Clouds parted. The skies opened up. The light came on. I got it. If thousands of GCC'ers use their debit cards for everything else, it's just crazy to expect them to give cash on the weekends. 

I know a lot of people who use debit cards for everything want to support the church.  And I know those who want to help the poor, reach the lost and restore the broken will give if they can.  But how could they support the church if we didn't make it possible for them to use their debit cards?  Oops. 

We have been having the same kind of conversation for many months at NUMC and just this week have launched our online, mobile and giving kiosks. These methods of giving are as secure as shopping online and online banking. They provide convenience, recurrence and full control of your giving. We are proud to be partnering with Securegive to make giving as convenient as possible and take our ministry into the future.

Happy giving!

Peace ><>
Pastor Chris