WAYS TO GIVE

ONLINE GIVING
Give through our church’s secure payment platform—it's simple and secure. Give a single gift, or schedule recurring giving using your checking account, debit, or credit card.

 

 

DURING A SERVICE
Cash or checks can be given during our Saturday services. If you'd like to receive a tax deduction for cash gifts, the gift should be placed in an offering envelope with your name and address on it. The Giving Box and offering envelopes are available on the Connect table in the church lobby.

 BY MAIL
If you would prefer to send your contributions by mail, you may do so by making your check out to “Storyline Adventist Church” and mailing it to:

Storyline Church
PO Box 115
Springfield, OR 97477

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Jesus taught us to be generous—generous with our time, talents and personal finances. As a community, we take great joy in the many ways our faith is made stronger through giving. There is a satisfaction that comes from following Jesus’ example of generosity toward those most in need, and it is a privilege to use our resources to continue telling God’s story and help bring measurable change in the world.

Tithing Is More Than Giving (Learn More)
The word tithe literally means "tenth" or "10%." Tithing, or giving ten percent of your income, isn't merely giving something to God. It's giving back what was His to begin with. All that we have, or hope to have, comes from Him. The Bible says that tithing is a reminder that God is the supplier of everything. It teaches us to always put God first in our lives.

WHY WE GIVE

Despite our tendency to shy away from the topic, nearly one quarter of Jesus’ teaching was about money. The truth is that money is morally neutral, but what we do with our money reveals something much deeper—what’s in our hearts (Matthew 6:21). God is the Creator and Owner of everything, so we are merely stewards of His stuff (1 Chronicles 29:14).

We encourage our members and regular attenders to follow the Biblical model of giving cheerfully (2 Corinthians 9:7) and sacrificially (Psalm 4:5). Contributing financially to the work of the church out of our “firstfruits” is both a renunciation of greed as an idol and an acknowledgement that all we have been given is given to us by God and is to be used for His purposes (Matthew 25:14-30). It is an expression of worship in response to all that God has done in our midst.

Storyline funds — Where does your giving go?

Your support is vital to our mission, and we want to be transparent about how your funds are being used. Here's an overview of what funds are available to give to and how they are used:

General/Storyline Local Budget: Funds support essential church operations, including administrative and operational costs, communication efforts, production needs for worship services, and hospitality activities that create a welcoming environment for all attendees.

  • Any loose offerings giving in at Storyline will go to the Storyline Local Budget. 

Ministry Team/Evangelism Local: Funds support our Bible Worker and various ministry efforts aimed at spreading the Gospel and engaging with our local community.

Storyline Benevolent: Funds help those in need within our church and the broader community, this fund provides financial assistance and support during difficult times.

Community Services: Funds enable us to extend our outreach through various service projects, partnerships with local organizations, and initiatives that improve the well-being of our neighbors.

Building Fund: Funds cover rent, utilities, and necessary building projects, ensuring we have a comfortable and functional space for worship, community gatherings, and ministry activities.

Honduras Orphanage: Funds provide Christian education for 10 orphans in Honduras, ensuring they receive the love, care, and education they need to thrive.

Uganda: Funds support a Bible Worker in Uganda, aiding their efforts to spread the Gospel and offer spiritual guidance within their community.

Tithe: 100% of your tithe is given to the SDA conference, allocated as follows:

  • 66% Local Oregon Conference funding

    • Pastoral salary comes from this budget

  • 10% Defined Benefit Retirement

  • 9% Union Conferences

  • 9.15% NAD (North American Division)

    •  71.26% Administrative/Support/Departmental

    •  12.60% Special Field Events (Conventions)

    •  7.18% Essential Services to the field (Treasury Software)

    •  5.94% Evangelism

    •  1.52% Guam Mission

    •  1.50% Member Publications (Adventist Review)

  • 5.85% General Conference