Online Giving
A CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
MONEY AND THE CHURCH
A Biblical and Practical way to support God’s Work. As much as we would like to avoid the subject, we have to occasionally talk about Money and the Church. First, let me say the church (at least Our Savior) does NOT want all your money. In fact, we don’t even want most of your money. We want your heart and soul to help you decide where to give your offerings (time, talent and treasure) so that it is in alignment with God’s Word and the particular passions that God gifted you with. 2 Corinthians 9:7 says, “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” The basic premise is that your gift is an “offering” and not a tax. Every individual and family are at a different place in their life creating unique opportunities to support God’s work – both in the local congregation as well as in the world. The first thing everyone needs to do before they give a gift is pray about how much and to who and how often. Don’t ever be afraid to check out how your donations are spent (you can always ask us for a copy of our budget). There are several good websites that analyze various organization’s spending habits – that way you know you are being a good steward of what God has given you.
Pastor Mitch
GIVING OPTIONS
NOTE: VANCO and VISION 2 are safe and secure ways to give using a credit card, debit card or directly from your bank account. If you are unsure which platform to use our preferred platform is VANCO. You can give one time – or set up an ongoing donation – and you can change it at any time. You can designate part of your offering to various ministries and needs listed below. If you would like more information about these opportunities, don’t hesitate to e-mail (aloha@oursaviorhawaii.com) or give us a call (808.488.3654).
Click on the Vanco or Vision 2 Logo below this to visit our complete online giving catalog on the chosen platform or select the offering you wish to give to below. We can also be found on the VANCO mobile app.
THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS
If you have a Thrivent Investment, chances are you have “Choice Dollars” that Thrivent allows you to designate to various ministries. If you do not currently have a ministry – we would be honored to accept your Choice Dollars.
TITHES / GENERAL OFFERINGS
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Initial general fund created for organization Our Savior Lutheran Church – include budget and forecasts for future. Your generous gifts allow us to keep the doors open, the lights on and support our staff. This fund pays the bills, the staff and everything we need for Sunday morning and the rest of the week.
QUARTERLY MISSION OFFERINGS
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Each year we choose four quarterly missions to support. During the year there may be special opportunities to offer support to special ministries for disaster relief or new missions. 100% of your gift goes to these ministries. If you would like to know what our current quarterly mission projects are – e-mail us at: aloha@oursaviorhawaii.com
NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING OFFERINGS
You can spread your gift over all the participants – or you can designate your gift. To designate, click on: Search for Participant. Enter the first name of the person you are looking for and then click and donate. Thank you!
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Held every 3 years since 1980, the LCMS Youth Gathering provides thousands of youth and adults the opportunity to come together as a community of God’s people to learn more about Jesus Christ, the Christian faith and their Lutheran identity. The next Gathering will be held in July in New Orleans, LA. During the five days of the Gathering, youth spend time together in God’s word, worship, service, and fellowship with others from across the synod. This event is organized by LCMS Youth Ministry in Saint Louis, MO
COMPASSION CHILD OFFERINGS
Justina Kulwa is from Tanzania. She attends the EAGT Railway Student Center. We take a special calabash offering on the last Sunday of the month to help support her.
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Compassion International is the world’s leading authority in holistic child development through sponsorship. Holistic child development means we begin, in some cases, with prenatal care and go all the way through leadership development for qualified young adults. It means we take a long-term approach to what we do and go beyond simple involvement in the lives of the children and families we serve. All of our child development programs provide opportunities that encourage healthy development in four areas — spiritual, physical, social and economic. And when it specifically comes to child sponsorship, our Child Sponsorship Program is the only child sponsorship program validated as effective through independent, empirical research.
BUIILDING / FACILITY OFFERINGS
Enables Our Savior to maintain and create new ministry space or features as times and needs change.
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Compassion International is the world’s leading authority in holistic child development through sponsorship. Holistic child development means we begin, in some cases, with prenatal care and go all the way through leadership development for qualified young adults. It means we take a long-term approach to what we do and go beyond simple involvement in the lives of the children and families we serve. All of our child development programs provide opportunities that encourage healthy development in four areas — spiritual, physical, social and economic. And when it specifically comes to child sponsorship, our Child Sponsorship Program is the only child sponsorship program validated as effective through independent, empirical research.
EMERGENT MISSION OFFERINGS
Various projects Our Savior is involved with in Aiea, Hawaii and around the world that often happen at a moment’s notice. **Use Special Gifts for contributions towards a specific emergency**
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There is always a need – and while we cannot respond to every need – there are times when Our Savior is called upon and can give of our time, talent and treasure to provide assistance, help someone rebuild their life or just make sure someone knows they are loved. We were blessed to send a nurse to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. We helped provide immediate assistance to a DCE who lost everything in the California Wildfires. We took teams to Kauai after Hurricane Iniki. We were blessed to send short term mission teams to Asia on two separate occasions when missionaries there needed help. And there are many ways to help – so if your heart is looking for a way to serve – contact us!
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL OFFERINGS
All contributions go towards the Our Savior Lutheran School. Please specify what you would like your contribution to go towards (scholarships, facility upgrades, or special activities.)
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Your gift to the Our Savior Lutheran School fund will provide needed maintenance, upgrades and special activities to enhance the education of our 120 Preschool through 8th graders. If you are interested in giving, please let us know if you would like your gift to go to: scholarships, facility upgrades or special activities. Thank you for your support.
WHO WE ARE
We are on the Island of Oahu, near Pearl Harbor and Hickam Air Force Base and the Arizona Memorial. Pearlridge Shopping Center (the 2nd largest in Hawaii) is across the street and Aloha Stadium is just down the road. We are a fluid community of faith holding fast to the solid foundation of Jesus.
WHAT ARE SUNDAY’S LIKE?
8:15am is a Traditional Hymnal service.
10:45am is a Liturgical Contemporary Service.
9:37am there is Bible Study and Sunday School with coffee, tea and fellowship in-between.
CONTACT
(808) 488-3654
aloha@oursaviorhawaii.com
98-1098 Moanalua Rd., Aiea, HI 96701 (click here for directions)
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