WE GIVE
because god gives
In the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7, Jesus speaks of money multiple times. He did so not because He needed the people’s money, but because He understood money’s influence on the human heart. We often see money as our means of comfort, security, and pleasure but Jesus shows us a better way.
When we give to the Lord, it’s not only an act of worship but also a reflection of our King.
- We give because our God is a giving God.
- We give because our God did not hold anything back on the cross.
Therefore, when we give, we are imaging our Creator who gave us everything we have and more. It’s also a powerful way to demonstrate our love for God and our love for One Another.
After all, wasn’t it God’s love that moved Him to give in the first place?
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16.
I want to begin my giving journey
I want to begin a lifestyle of giving
Frequently Asked Questions
how can i give?
There are several ways to give:
- Give online at hbclynchburg.com/give. Once you have an online giving account established, you can text “GIVE” and the amount to 1-833-671-1560.
- Give via your bank’s online billpay service. You can have your bank mail the check to Heritage Baptist Church, 219 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502.
- Mail in your contribution to the church office, or drop it by the office during business hours.
- Give via crypto, stocks, IRA, and other noncash assets. Find details here.Â
WHERE DOES MY OFFERING ACTUALLY GO?
All financial gifts go into our church budget, which is then allocated to various needs and expenses in the church. These include our church ministries, facilities, missionaries, staff, and much more.Â
Find budget details in our Annual Report.
who handles my financial contributions?
Our wonderful counting committee counts the offering every week, and our bookkeeper records contributions for tax purposes. We have a strict confidentiality policy, so your giving is kept extremely secure and private.
IS MY GIVING TAX-DEDUCTIBLE?
Yes, as per IRS guidelines. We’ll send you a contribution statement in January that you may use when filing your taxes
WHEN DO I RECEIVE MY CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT?
You’ll receive your annual statement in January via email and mail. All cash or check giving must be postmarked by December 31. In addition, you will receive quarterly statements in the mail along with our regular publication, “Dollars and Sense.”
how do i change my information in the system?
If you have recently moved, changed phone numbers, email addresses, or changed your name you can fill out this form and we will update your information in the system.
when are the special offerings?
Two times a year, we have special offerings to help fund special projects or ministries:
- Easter offering (in March or April)
- Christmas offering (in December).
what if i have other questions?
Please contact Cindy Ketterling, our bookkeeper. You can email her at bookkeeper@hbclynchburg.com, or call 434.237.6505.
Non-Cash Giving
The Smartgiving platform allows you to securely give non-cash donations online. Click an option below to begin:
Freewill: Estate Planning
Are you ready to design a legacy plan that blesses your family and honors God?
HBC has partnered with FreeWill to provide you with a straightforward process for estate planning. Visit the Estate Planning page for details.
Free Financial Resources
Financial Peace on Demand, EveryDollar App, Financial Planning and more available for you online on our Stewardship page.
Special
offerings
UNITED Building Initiative
Phase 2 Cost: $4.82 Million
What does phase 2 accomplish?
- Provides 400+ additional seats in the worship center.
- Provides for a new HVAC system and lighting updates.
- Provides renovations to the International Plaza.