Nativity Lutheran Church now offers the “Simply Giving,” a program.  It is sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans which can help us in being reliable, faithful stewards of our financial gifts through our parish.

Through “Simply Giving,” your gifts and tithes are made through a pre-authorized withdrawal from your bank account.  You determine the amount and frequency of your automatic giving – weekly, semi-monthly or monthly – the option is always yours and changes may be made easily at any time by notifying the church Financial Secretary.  Your tithe or gift is deposited into Nativity’s bank account on the same day it is withdrawn from your account.

“Simply Giving” is a reliable, safe way to move your stewardship plan into action.  Because your gift is given consistently, you won’t need to play “catch-up” on your pledge at year end, or worry about forgotten checkbooks or missed offerings.  But you’re not the only one that benefits.  Nativity benefits from steady, more predictable tithes and gifts throughout the year, so we can faithfully honor our financial commitments as a parish.

“Simply Giving” is a totally free program to you and Nativity.  You don’t have to be a Thrivent member to sign up.  All costs are paid by Thrivent.

All your information will remain confidential.  Nativity will secure your bank information in a locked location.  The gift processor, Vanco Services, is also secure and trustworthy.

I hope you will consider “Simply Giving” as part of your stewardship through Nativity.  If you would like to enroll, please complete the attached form (you will need Adobe Reader to open and print it) and return it with your voided check or savings deposit slip to the church office (please do not send it directly to Vanco Services).

If for any reason you are not able to open the attached form, copies of this letter and the enrollment form are available for you on the back table in the Sanctuary.

Yours in Christ,

Cindy Hokanson
Nativity Financial Secretary