Giving for the Gospel

with Springwood & Winmalee Anglican Churches

Command those who are rich in this present world … to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age.”
1 Tim. 6:17-19 (NIV)

FIVE WAYS TO INVEST IN GOSPEL MINISTRY AT S.W.A.C

1) Weekly Envelopes

These help members to follow the Bible principles of regularity and confidentiality in giving. Members receive a year’s supply of envelopes that enable them to be disciplined in giving each week.

2) Electronic or Credit Card Giving

Credit Cards Many of us now pay our bills, mortgages and purchases electronically or by card. This is an efficient and regular way of supporting our church ministry. It helps to make our volunteer treasurer's work loads easier. Simple forms are available to facilitate Direct Debit giving.

Banking Details

Acct Name: Christ Church Springwood
Acct Number : 1006 1657
Bank: Commonwealth Bank, Springwood
BSB: 062 601

3) Special Once Off Gifts

From time to time our members wish to make special “one off” gifts. This may be as a result of a promotion, an inheritance, the desire to push forward a special church project, or simply to say thanks to God for His blessings.

4) Bequests

This is a way for members to give for the proclaiming the gospel of our Lord Jesus after they have gone to be with Him. This can be arranged simply by talking to our wardens who can provide the correct information for those wishing to include this in their wills.

5) Scripture in Schools

Scripture teaching by SWAC members:

Lower Mountains SRE in Government Schools Trust:
Gifts for SRE books, bibles, and materials can be given tax deductibility by giving to LMSRET. MTS and staff ministry in schools can also be funded through the Trust. Maximise your giving $$’s by using the Trust Fund. Talk to our administrators or wardens for details.

Banking Details

Acct Name: Lower Mountains Scripture in Government Schools Foundation

Acct Number : 1027 2104

Bank: Commonwealth Bank, Springwood

BSB: 062 601

High School Scripture teaching by Conor Clarke:

Springwood and Winmalee Interdenominational Scripture in High-Schools Christian Education Association (SWISH CEA):
Donations to SWISH CEA are tax deductible.

Banking Details

Acct Name: SWISH CEA INC

Acct Number : 239 087

Bank: Westpac Bank, Springwood

BSB: 032 837

More information: swish.org.au

OUR FINANCIAL POLICY

Four Bible principles shape our use of the money entrusted to our church.

1) God’s people financing the spread of God’s Word to God’s glory.

We do not seek financial support from non-church, non-Christian people. We do not wish to confuse our message or create barriers for them. We wish to give people the opportunity free of charge to hear the gospel of God’s free grace. We wish to avoid the impression many have that the church is “after their money”.

2) Gospel Priority

Our churches’ budget & ministries help to meet the physical and emotional needs of our members & the needy of our community. But Jesus said “man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God”. So we give the spiritual feeding of people with the Word of God top priority in the way we spend our church budget.

3) Invest For the Future

We have set a budget for growing people & ministries, believing that if we are faithful and strategic in our ministries then God will bless it by saving people and growing His family, enabling us to give & minister more! Romans 1:16

4) Thankful, Generous, Anonymous Giving

Some churches specify how much members should give. Some say 5%, 10 %, 20%! We do not. We urge members to give generously from grateful hearts, so that others may know Christ & grow in Him. Instead of “user pays”, we are Churches in Partnership deciding together where are the best opportunities to invest our money, time & personnel for the building of Jesus’ family (Matthew 16:18).