GIVING

At the heart of giving is the Apostle Paul’s encouragement to the Philippian’s that their gifts are “a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God”.

17Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. 18I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.” (Philippians 4:17-18 ESV)

It likely comes as no surprise we live in world that requires resources for a church such as ours to operate. Funds for things like missions, benevolence, teaching material, physical space, utilities, wages, and insurance are a necessity. We are content in trusting God for such provisions as Paul did when he said,

“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” (Philippians 4:11 ESV)

As such, our Father will also meet our church’s needs and we are content in trusting Him to do so.

However, God uses His people to bring about this end. Therefore, we do not want to dismiss that God may have put giving on your heart.

 

We have several ways that you can participate in giving to and through Gulf Coast Community Church of Brandon.

  • We provide weekly opportunities during our Sunday service where offerings and gifts are collected, not out of duty or obligation, but from a cheerful heart (2 Cor 9:7).
  • We provide an on-line venue to giving for those who are worshiping virtually thru our Facebook or YouTube live streams, or just prefer electronic giving either as a regular pre-scheduled event or a one-time gift, through the Church Center App (simple instructions listed below).
  • Also, to support global/local missions and/or those in financial need inside and outside our church, we have a missions and benevolence funds established.
  • To give via the Church Center App (accessible via your Apple or Android mobile device),
    1. Download the free Church Center App ():
       
    2. Load the app, then press the Get started button.
    3. On the next “Locate my church” screen, select Search Manually
    4. In the input fields, within the “Enter church name” field, enter “Gulf Coast“. Within the “Enter an address, city, or postal code” field, enter “Brandon“. Then, press the Search button.
    5. “Gulf Coast Community Church of Brandon” should appear as the first result. Select that option, then on the next screen, press the This is my church button.
    6. When prompted, enter your mobile number to register.

If you would like to discuss this further and/or you’re experiencing any issues with the Church Center App, please feel free to reach out at GulfCoastGive@gmail.com.