E-tithing

[FrankJL]

Just something that popped into my head this morning.

I know a lot of young people (like my self) never us cash or checks for anything. I don't like dealing with change, and writing checks is just a hassle. So use my debit card for everything, it also makes it easier because you can see where you spent you money at.

Now on to my point..

Would not be unreasonable for the church to establish a system where tithing and other offerings could be paid online? Maybe something like online bill-pay? When I pay tithing (since I don't have checks) I pay cash, and I really don't feel comfortable carrying around $250-300 in an envelope.

Thoughts?

Suggestions?

Feedback?

[Gabelma]

can you not pay by Deed of Covenant in the States? In the UK we can pay by direct debit ie it comes directly out of our account once a month or once a year

Charley

[StrawberryFields]

This sounds very interesting.

What about paying online with online banking?

You enter the amount and the bank mails a check?

[the_jason]

Stupid idea.

[StrawberryFields]

Stupid idea.

Oh Really?

Why?

[FrankJL]

Stupid idea.

Well that was rather boorish of you..

[Dr T]

Let me set up an account and you can start when it's finished. :)

[FrankJL]

Will this account be located somewhere in the Cayman Islands?

[Dr T]

LOL. That's a thought. Any other suggestions? (only joking)

[FrankJL]

you don't need my $300 a month, I'm sure your making the big bucks as Dr.

Besides what would $300 do for you? Buy gas for a week? I thought I remember you saying once you have a Yukon XL, those get what like 8 mpg?

[Dr T]

Good memory Frank. Ours get 16 on the highway I think. Your memory is impressive sir. :)

[StrawberryFields]

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Stupid idea.

Well that was rather boorish of you..

That is good.

[prisonchaplain]

I just sent in some tithe money. The site even offered to draw it out of my checking account monthly. I heard that some companies in Utah take out the tithe automatically.

Good memory Frank. Ours get 16 on the highway I think. Your memory is impressive sir. :)

My Durango only gets 12mpg, and takes premium--so send the $300 to me. I'll even tithe on your tithe.

[Dr T]

that was funny PC. I'm in CA. Does that help my cause?

[FrankJL]

My little focus gets 37mpg :)

I love it too.. Its my first new car.

heated leather seats, sunroof, 6 disc mp3 cd player, every option except a remote starter (don't think you can get that on a manual anyways)..

very nice little car.

Though I'm still jealous of my parents acura mdx....heated/cooled cup holders....I'm how "cool" is that??

[Dr T]

37 would be very nice. :)

[Palerider]

can you not pay by Deed of Covenant in the States? In the UK we can pay by direct debit ie it comes directly out of our account once a month or once a year

Charley

they had deed of covenant when I served my mission in England....if they had that here in the states I would be the first to sign up......whats neat about it.....its a good way to help you pay a full tithe...

[prisonchaplain]

that was funny PC. I'm in CA. Does that help my cause?

Yes. In fact, maybe I should send you my tithe too--accept some guy named Arnold got in line ahead of you.

[Dr T]

Good one PC.

[prisonchaplain]

My little focus gets 37mpg :)

I love it too.. Its my first new car.

Now, if I could just get that with 3rd-row seating, and a HEMI engine, I'd gladly take the 37mpg.

[FrankJL]

3rd-row seating

I thought thats what the trunk is for?

Inside the trunk there is even a glow in the dark escape latch. It has a picture carved out in the handle of an open trunk, arrows out of the trunk, and little kid running. Its one of the most bizarre things I've ever seen on a car.

When my friends get me my digital camera back, I'll take a pic and post it...you have to see this thing...

[Palerider]

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that was funny PC. I'm in CA. Does that help my cause?

Yes. In fact, maybe I should send you my tithe too--accept some guy named Arnold got in line ahead of you.

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Gabelma]

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can you not pay by Deed of Covenant in the States? In the UK we can pay by direct debit ie it comes directly out of our account once a month or once a year

Charley

they had deed of covenant when I served my mission in England....if they had that here in the states I would be the first to sign up......whats neat about it.....its a good way to help you pay a full tithe...

I was surprised that the US doesn't do more direct banking an awful lot of people pay directly by cheque I would miss the conveinience of that if we moved over - that and an electric kettle, duvets, gravy and custard lol

Charley

[the_jason]

Would not be unreasonable for the church to establish a system where tithing and other offerings could be paid online? Maybe something like online bill-pay? When I pay tithing (since I don't have checks) I pay cash, and I really don't feel comfortable carrying around $250-300 in an envelope.

If you have online bill pay then chances are you can already do this. Banks will send a check to whomever you tell them to and for whatever amount. There's still the matter of the donation slip, though. The bishop would have to know how much is going to tithing, fast offerings, etc.

I don't see any reason why the church would allow tithing to be paid by credit card, though. Most people pay their tithing when they go to church, so all this would do is give more people a reason to skip church.

Rarely is there ever a time when something worth doing is convenient. It doesn't cost anything to have a checking account, so write a check and be done with it. It's not that hard.

[Palerider]

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can you not pay by Deed of Covenant in the States? In the UK we can pay by direct debit ie it comes directly out of our account once a month or once a year

Charley

they had deed of covenant when I served my mission in England....if they had that here in the states I would be the first to sign up......whats neat about it.....its a good way to help you pay a full tithe...

I was surprised that the US doesn't do more direct banking an awful lot of people pay directly by cheque I would miss the conveinience of that if we moved over - that and an electric kettle, duvets, gravy and custard lol

Charley

I can say since I have been home from my mission....I do miss the gravy and the custard..... :)