Giving

Question 1

What does the Bible say about giving?

Answer

Here are ten principles drawn from 2 Corinthians 8-9, taken from “The Grace of Giving” by John Stott. These principles help us understand how we are to give.

Sacrificially (2 Corinthians 8:1-2) – despite our needs
Generously (8:3-7) – as much as we are able
Gratefully (8:8-9) – in response to Christ who although he was rich yet for our sakes became poor
Realistically (8:10-12) – according to our means
Equally (8:13-15) – giving out of our plenty to help supply what others need
Properly (8:16-24) – ensuring that our management of money is above reproach
Actually (9:1-5) – where what we actually give matches our promises
Freely (9:6-7) – not reluctantly but cheerfully
Confidently (9:8-11) – knowing that God will always supply our needs
Encouragingly (9:12-17) – so that others will praise God for what he is doing

Question 2

What is money spent on?

Answer

Money given to Ambassador is used to further our goal of helping people to follow Jesus. This includes our ministry as a church as well as giving to missions both locally and overseas. A precise breakdown of how we spend the money can be obtained from the church treasurer.

Question 3

How do I set up regular giving?

Answer

Regular giving is an enormous help to us in our planning, and also saves effort for the giver. To set up a standing order please contact your bank and set up regular donations using the following information:

Bank: HSBC
Account Name: Ambassador International Church Limited
Account Number: 500-730700-838

Question 4

How do I make a one-off gift?

Answer

Online: You can make an online donation or ATM transfer to the same account detailed above.

Cash: For cash donations, you can simply place the money in the offerings box on a Sunday.

Cheque: Cheques can be made payable to “Ambassador International Church Limited” and placed in the offerings box on a Sunday.

If you would like a receipt, just fill out the relevant details on an offering envelope (and place your money within the envelope where relevant).

Question 5

How do I give tax efficiently?

Answer

If you are a HK taxpayer, tax receipts can be obtained from the church treasurer at the end of the financial year.
If you are a UK taxpayer, or are based in the UK, you can give tax-efficiently via Stewardship.
If you are a US taxpayer based in Hong Kong, you can give tax-efficiently through Friends of Hong Kong. Simply write a cheque to “Friends of Hong Kong Charities Inc.” and place it in the offerings box. This will then be submitted to Friends of Hong Kong, who will bank the cheque, issue a receipt, and give the required amount to Ambassador (this process can take up to six weeks).

Question 6

What does the Bible say about giving?

Answer

Here are ten principles drawn from 2 Corinthians 8-9, taken from “The Grace of Giving” by John Stott. These principles help us understand how we are to give.

Sacrificially (2 Corinthians 8:1-2) – despite our needs
Generously (8:3-7) – as much as we are able
Gratefully (8:8-9) – in response to Christ who although he was rich yet for our sakes became poor
Realistically (8:10-12) – according to our means
Equally (8:13-15) – giving out of our plenty to help supply what others need
Properly (8:16-24) – ensuring that our management of money is above reproach
Actually (9:1-5) – where what we actually give matches our promises
Freely (9:6-7) – not reluctantly but cheerfully
Confidently (9:8-11) – knowing that God will always supply our needs
Encouragingly (9:12-17) – so that others will praise God for what he is doing

Question 7

What is money spent on?

Answer

Money given to Ambassador is used to further our goal of helping people to follow Jesus. This includes our ministry as a church as well as giving to missions both locally and overseas. A precise breakdown of how we spend the money can be obtained from the church treasurer.

Question 8

How do I set up regular giving?

Answer

Regular giving is an enormous help to us in our planning, and also saves effort for the giver. To set up a standing order please contact your bank and set up regular donations using the following information:

Bank: HSBC
Account Name: Ambassador International Church Limited
Account Number: 500-730700-838

Question 9

How do I make a one-off gift?

Answer

Online: You can make an online donation or ATM transfer to the same account detailed above.

Cash: For cash donations, you can simply place the money in the offerings box on a Sunday.

Cheque: Cheques can be made payable to “Ambassador International Church Limited” and placed in the offerings box on a Sunday.

If you would like a receipt, just fill out the relevant details on an offering envelope (and place your money within the envelope where relevant).

Question 10

How do I give tax efficiently?

Answer

If you are a HK taxpayer, tax receipts can be obtained from the church treasurer at the end of the financial year.
If you are a UK taxpayer, or are based in the UK, you can give tax-efficiently via Stewardship.
If you are a US taxpayer based in Hong Kong, you can give tax-efficiently through Friends of Hong Kong. Simply write a cheque to “Friends of Hong Kong Charities Inc.” and place it in the offerings box. This will then be submitted to Friends of Hong Kong, who will bank the cheque, issue a receipt, and give the required amount to Ambassador (this process can take up to six weeks).

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