Giving / Scrips Program

Sadly our small congregation which was formed in 1926 is currently experiencing significant financial strains.  The current economic situation has affected many of our members resulting in a reduction of tithes and offerings.  Although our congregation has a fairly small annual budget, we continue to struggle in meeting our financial obligations.  We have had to cut hours for the staff in order to trim our budget.  We graciously thank our maintenance and nursery workers who were compensated in the past who now refuse to accept payment for their time and efforts.  We continue to pray for our members and our small congregation and ask for the prayers of those in our community.  If our financial situation does not turn around soon, we may be facing the decision of closing our doors.   We have often served as a place where members of our community could turn in times of need, a place of fellowship and gathering; however, most important of all, a place were all were welcomed to share the word of God and the Gospel of our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  We have been unable to sustain our sanctuary through the offerings of our members, and now humbly pray for the generosity and kindness of those who do not yet know us, so that we may continue to carry out God's mission in our community.  If you are able and willing to donate to our church and help us continue God's mission, we would greatly appreciate your kindness and sacrifice.  At the bottom of our website menu to the left of this page is a donation button.  Donations are received through PayPal and are secure.  Thank-you for your thoughts and prayers, and if you are ever in the area, please stop by and share God's word with us.

May God's grace and love be with you all.

- Tim Reasoner, Emanuel Council President

Q:  How can I fulfill my commitment to God and my church when I miss service?

A:  If you would like to fulfill your commitment automatically, you can fill our the attached "Simply Giving" form.  This form can be submitted to have your commitment automatically sent from your financial institution with several options.  Should your situation change once the form is submitted, changes can be made quickly.

Shopping with Scrip.

Shopping with scrip is a program where you can order gift cards at face value, and select merchants in turn make a contribution to the church.  Some merchants offer up to a 12% donation.  There is not cost to you!  For example, the average family spends about $300 per month on groceries.  Safeway offers a 4% donation.  If we can get just 50 families from Emanuel to participate, Safeway donates 4% of that (approx. $600) back to Emanuel.  With no added cost to Emanuel members, and just doing your monthly grocery shopping, we earn enough to pay our monthly energy costs.

How can I sign up?  Print and complete the attached Scrips Order Form and see Conley Booth.

Some gift cards are re-loadable by the member on-line which will save shipping costs.  The attached Scrips Gift Card Reload Information will tell you how.

In addition, Conley is working out getting Emanuel registered with Safeway so that each time we use our Safeway Club Card, Emanuel receives a small percentage.

Emanuel's Current 2010 Budget:  $139,000 = $11,585 per month