Sharing God's Love So That All Are Served and Supported
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Give To Grace
Why give to Grace?
When you give to Grace, you can feel confident that your donation is going to support ministry not only within Grace Lutheran Church itself, but ministry in the community and across the globe. We believe that all of our time, talent, and resources are gifts from God, and we seek to be faithful stewards of the resources entrusted to us. When you give to Grace you share God's love, so that all are served and supported. For more information about the ministries led and supported by this congregation, click here.
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church's online donations are processed through Vanco Services. We have been using this service provider for quite a while to process our Simply Giving contributions. Your online giving activity is secure and can be a one-time gift, or you may set up regularly scheduled donations. Please click on the "donate now" button above to process your gift(s) to Grace Lutheran Church. You will need to set up your profile and password to be able to make a transaction. You can even choose how you want your gift applied toward our ministries. Below is a description of each giving opportunity.
Electronic Giving
Open your heart without opening your checkbook
Scan the QR code for easy giving.
General Operating Fund
Your gift to the General Operating Fund keeps the heart of Grace beating. It supports worship, staff, facilities, and programming—giving us the flexibility to meet everyday needs and respond to unexpected opportunities for ministry. When you’re not sure where to give, this is always a faithful choice.
Troutman Foundation
The Troutman Foundation strengthens the long-term mission and ministry of Grace Lutheran Church. Your donation helps us dream bigger, reach further, and respond more boldly to the needs of the world around us.
Campus Ministry Foundation
(Jeffcoat/Proctor Endowment)
Support the faith journeys of our college students through the work of our vibrant campus ministry program. Your gift to this endowment provides leadership development, faith formation, service opportunities, and a welcoming spiritual home for students at a crucial time in their lives.
Special Offering
From our continued efforts in disaster relief to seasonal appeals, Special Offerings allow us to respond quickly and generously to urgent or timely needs throughout our community. Your gift will go to help meet the moment when it arises—whatever that moment may be.
Grace Builders
Grace Builders is our outreach initiative that puts a theology of grace into action. Your donation supports projects like the Helping Hands Wood Lot and other hands-on ministries that serve our neighbors by providing firewood for the winter, serve as affordable housing materials, and build up the community with love and dignity.
Pastor’s Discretionary Fund
Sometimes, we all just need a little help at just the right time. This fund allows for our pastor to offer confidential support to individuals and families facing sudden hardship—whether it’s rent, food, gas, or emergency needs.
Hospitality House Meals
Help us provide hot, nourishing, and sustaining meals to those staying at the Hospitality House located right in the heart of Boone. With your help and generosity, we're able to help Hospitality House in purchasing various ingredients and items as well as helping serve meals with compassion and care.
WeCAN
Your gift to WeCAN helps prevent homelessness, hunger, and medical crisis for households in our community. It supports vital emergency assistance for rent, utilities, fuel, and prescription medication—bridging the gap for those who need it most.
Hunger & Health Coalition
Many in our community struggle silently to meet their most basic needs. Donations to this fund provide food, medications, and support to individuals and families fighting food insecurity and chronic health challenges.
Community Care Clinic
This free clinic offers medical, mental health, and behavioral care to uninsured residents in our area. Your support helps provide healing, dignity, and hope for those who often have nowhere else to turn.
Watauga Habitat for Humanity
Every person deserves a safe place to call home. Your gift helps build affordable housing for local families through this ecumenical partnership rooted in community and compassion.
Oasis
OASIS provides critical support and safe shelter for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Your donation helps protect the vulnerable and empowers individuals to reclaim their lives with dignity and strength.
Chancel Flowers
Honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion by placing flowers in the chancel area. Your donation brings beauty to our worship and lifts up life’s sacred moments.
Electronic Giving
​Electronic Giving is the term used to describe automatic methods for making contributions on a regular basis without the need to write checks, carry cash or prepare envelopes. Although Direct Debit Giving is the original and most popular form of electronic giving, the term is now widely used to describe Credit & Debit Card Giving and Online Giving as well. The following discussion pertains only to Direct Debit Giving. Electronic Giving is a convenient way to provide consistent financial support to our church. Please contact the church office (828-264-2206) or email graceboonefinancial@gmail.com to learn how you can participate.
Download authorization form here.
Frequently Asked Questions About Direct Debit Giving
Q. What are the major advantages of electronic giving by direct debit?
A. Direct debit is all about convenience for you and consistency for the church. Electronic giving eliminates frequent check writing and helps members stay on track with pledges even when they are unable to attend services. The church in turn benefits from much-needed donation consistency and a reduction in the volume of check and cash contributions that must be handled and manually processed in the church office.
Q. How does Direct Debit Giving work?
A. Contributions are transferred automatically from your checking or savings account to the church’s bank account.
Q. How are my automatic contributions deducted and transferred?
A. First, you sign and return an authorization form to the church indicating the amount you wish to contribute on a regular basis. Contributions are then transferred through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network—the same network already used by families to make mortgage and utility payments or to receive payroll earnings and Social Security income. Direct debit goes by other names including Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), automatic payment, or simply, ACH.
Q. When will my contribution be debited from my account?
A. A debit to your account will occur each month on the date you specify on your authorization form.
Q. How will I keep track of contributions in my check register?
A. Since your contribution is made at a pre-established time, you simply record it in your check register on the appropriate date. Electronic contributions will appear on your bank statement.
Q. What can I use to prove I made a contribution?
A. Your bank statement will show an itemized list of electronic transactions that can be used as proof of your contributions.
Q. Is giving by direct debit risky?
A. It is certainly less risky than writing checks or carrying cash to church. To process electronic donations, the church uses Vanco Services, LLC—an established and highly-regarded company that moves funds directly from church members to the church on the same day without any delay. Vanco processes contributions for more than 10,000 churches and nonprofit organizations.
Q. How much does direct debit giving cost?
A. It costs you nothing and it costs the church very little. It is the lowest cost method of transferring funds.
Q. What if I try electronic giving by direct debit and don’t like it?
A. You can cancel your authorization at any time by notifying the church.
Q. How can I sign up for electronic giving by direct debit?
A. Complete, sign and return an authorization form to the church office. Download form here.
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