Maybe we should call it, “First-fruit eReturning?” Scripture teaches that all we have belongs to God, yet we have the amazing privilege to be His managers. When we contribute financially to the church, we’re simply honoring the command of scripture by returning His portion, which in turn shows our trust that He will take care of our needs.

First-fruit contributions should come right off the top of our income - before taxes, before we pay the bills, before we spend anything on ourselves.

Faithfulness - The Bible indicates giving is to be a "first" and not a last or leftover matter in our lives. Proverbs 3:9-10 reminds us of God’s promises when we put God first. It is easy to let our standards and intentions be compromised by the press of expenses and billing cycles.

Convenience - Have you ever forgotten your contribution, left it at home or pledged to double it in the future? Have you fallen behind in giving because of travel and other schedule interruptions? Setting up a recurring gift is a great way to ensure your faithful and generous giving is received on a consistent basis.

Expedience - Through online giving, you expedite your gift, simplify internal accounting, and strengthen our base of regular support.