We give of our time, resources, personal talents/gifts, and money with a grateful heart toward God. Giving is an act of worship in which we demonstrate that God is first in our lives. In fact, we are giving back to God part of what He has given us, what is already His.

 

Give by volunteering/serving: Opportunities to volunteer will be apparent to you as you look at the webpages about our Ministries and Missions. A few examples of areas to volunteer/serve in are:

• Care ministries (calling or visiting)
• Worship (lay leader/ bell choir/ usher/ greeter)
• Children’s ministries (teaching/ assisting)
• Youth ministries (teaching/ assisting)
• Adult ministries (teaching/ assisting)
• Outreach ministries (food pantry)
• Tech ministries (audio/ video/ webpage)
• Building & grounds maintenance
• Committee member/ moderator/ church clerk

You will find such service to be energizing and a good way to connect with others and make a new friend or two.

Contact a church leader/committee person for more details about opportunities.

Give financially: Financial giving is a necessary aspect of enabling the church’s ministries and missions to be performed.

Recommended ways to give:

1. Give online – Use the Give button at the top of this page
   OR Use the Tithe.ly mobile giving app. Details are provided here.
   OR Set up scheduled giving to the General Fund by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) from your bank. Most banks offer some form of bill pay (e.g., CheckFree).
2. Give during worship – This is the most common method used today by members at First Baptist Marion. You place your check or cash into an envelope (preferably one that has your assigned giving number) and place it into the offering plate during the Sunday worship time.
3. Give by mail – If you are on vacation or away for some other reason, your regular giving can be sent to the church office by mail. The address is First Baptist Church, 1260 29th Street, Marion, IA 52302.