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VANCO Mobile Giving
The pandemic has had an impact on the number of folks attending worship and giving over the past 18 months. We have worked with an agency called VANCO for several years to allow congregants to make electronic contributions to the church on a recurring basis. In 2021 we have received $28,120.00 in electronic contributions through the website or Give+. As most people now have access to smart phones and on-line banking, VANCO is now releasing their on-line giving app that will enable people to make financial contributions in a variety of ways and through various sources (checking, debit and/or credit cards)
I personally have been using VANCO since the early 2000's and have made my contributions monthly. Never had a glitch or a problem and my annual statements of financial giving match my bank statements. Folks can still donate through the admin site, which I will help you access. However, if you are willing and want to give through the app, here are some pointers to get you started.
Download the Vanco Mobile Faith Engagement app from your respective app store (Android versus Apple). After downloading and launching the app, the first prompt (welcome screen) asks you to find your organization. In the search field you can type the invite code AN3X95 or type St Paul's Lutheran Church (everything is case sensitive, so pay attention) If you don't have an account, click on the sign up, where you are asked for you first and last name, email, and password (which you create and hopefully remember). Once your account is created, you should see the church phone number (717 697-9675) your email address and the church address.
Click on give. You can give to: (select the drop down- General Operating, Lutheran World Relief, Social Ministry/Outreach----any and all combinations are available)
Frequency is the next prompt- you can give as follows:
Once, now
Once, on future date
Every Week
Every two weeks
Monthly
The payment options appear you can input checking, credit, or debit card information (of course you will acknowledge your intention) then click give, you should then receive a completion screen to submit. I would like to encourage folks to make a monthly contribution if your finances permit.
Since all of this is accomplished with your cellphone, you remain in control. You automatically get an email confirmation and of course you can check your bank statements too. As your church treasurer and VANCO on the ground representative, I will work with you to ensure your comfort and safety. All your donations will track to your church envelope number too, so no longer do you need to worry about filling them out or remembering where they are.
If you genuinely want to talk to me personally or have me assist you in this process, please call or email me. Grace and peace, brothers, and sisters
Nicholas J. Cekovich, Treasurer
717.756.7487
ncekovich@gmail.com
I personally have been using VANCO since the early 2000's and have made my contributions monthly. Never had a glitch or a problem and my annual statements of financial giving match my bank statements. Folks can still donate through the admin site, which I will help you access. However, if you are willing and want to give through the app, here are some pointers to get you started.
Download the Vanco Mobile Faith Engagement app from your respective app store (Android versus Apple). After downloading and launching the app, the first prompt (welcome screen) asks you to find your organization. In the search field you can type the invite code AN3X95 or type St Paul's Lutheran Church (everything is case sensitive, so pay attention) If you don't have an account, click on the sign up, where you are asked for you first and last name, email, and password (which you create and hopefully remember). Once your account is created, you should see the church phone number (717 697-9675) your email address and the church address.
Click on give. You can give to: (select the drop down- General Operating, Lutheran World Relief, Social Ministry/Outreach----any and all combinations are available)
Frequency is the next prompt- you can give as follows:
Once, now
Once, on future date
Every Week
Every two weeks
Monthly
The payment options appear you can input checking, credit, or debit card information (of course you will acknowledge your intention) then click give, you should then receive a completion screen to submit. I would like to encourage folks to make a monthly contribution if your finances permit.
Since all of this is accomplished with your cellphone, you remain in control. You automatically get an email confirmation and of course you can check your bank statements too. As your church treasurer and VANCO on the ground representative, I will work with you to ensure your comfort and safety. All your donations will track to your church envelope number too, so no longer do you need to worry about filling them out or remembering where they are.
If you genuinely want to talk to me personally or have me assist you in this process, please call or email me. Grace and peace, brothers, and sisters
Nicholas J. Cekovich, Treasurer
717.756.7487
ncekovich@gmail.com