Giving
The Bible clearly teaches that giving (including money) is just one demonstration of commitment to the work and ministry of the church to which we belong. Being a generous people provides the church with the resources to do things well, and allows us to demonstrate God's generosity in what we give away.
We don't teach a particular percentage, as defined in the Old Testament (10% of gross income), but rather, we use that as a guideline, "each [person] should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Cor. 9:7).
We've made it as easy as possible to regularly give to CSV with the online giving tool (below)..The CSV is a 501 C-3 non-profit funded entirely by it's membership. All gifts are tax deductible (at year's end the office will mail a record of your giving). All money we receive is used towards the operating expenses of our ministry here in Suffolk County and are handled with integrity & accountability. It takes a lot of money to do church and our only means is the generosity and faithfulness of our members.
Please feel free to talk with a leader if you have any questions about our finances, giving in the Bible or how money is spent in our community.
Ways to give...
1. Online Giving
EasyTithe (credit, check or debit cards)
Setup one-time, scheduled giving or view your giving history through our secure online giving service. Accepts Debit & Check cards, Master Card, Visa, AmEx & Discover.
EasyTithe is our partner handling all card processing. Using industry standard 128 bit encryption they ensure all data is secure & 100% private. Read more about EasyTithe's security measures.
2. Direct Deposit (Automatic Funds Transfer)
Set up direct deposit to have funds automatically transferred from your bank or paycheck. Contact the Patti or Phill 631-384-5482 or givingtothevineyard@gmail.com to request our bank account & routing info.
3. Check or Cash
Like the old fashioned days, you can still drop a check or cash in the basket or mail a check to the church office. We encourage people to put cash in an envelope with your name so that at year's end we can mail a record of your giving for tax exemption.
Central Suffolk Vineyard Church
96 Carleton Ave
Central Islip, NY 11722
4. Other Creative Ways to Give
We've have heard of people transferring stocks, donating cars, etc. If you can think of it, we will certainly try to make it happen!
Contact us with any questions about giving to Central Suffolk Vineyard. We'd be glad to discuss with you.