But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
–2 Corinthians 8:7

Annual Stewardship Campaign

The following documents are available for the 2013 Campaign. They will open in a new window:

Invitation for Personal Growth
Commitment Card
Commitment Letter
 

Simply Giving

  Simply Giving® is an automated giving program designed to help you conveniently and consistently contribute to Our Saviour's. Through Simply Giving®, your gifts are made through a pre-authorized withdrawal from your bank account. You determine the frequency and amount of your automatic gift—weekly, bi-monthly or monthly.  There is no cost to you. Online giving is not only easy, but also safe and secure.  Click here for a Simply Giving Application/Authorization Form. After you fill it out, please return your form to the Church Office.

Worship Service Offerings

Cash or checks may be given by placing your gift in the offering basket during any of the weekend services.  After membership, personalized offering envelopes are mailed to your home every two months.  If you wish to order offering envelopes, OR to stop receiving your offering envelopes, click here to contact our This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Gifts of Stock

Stock transactions may be donated to Our Saviour's by notifying Jim Valentine, 847-255-8700, ext 231.   You will receive a tax deduction for the current value of the stock, even if you paid much less for it. You avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation in value (as long as you have held the stock for at least one year.)

Annual Pre-Paid Giving

Donate in 2012 for your 2013 commitment for a tax advantage.

Matching Gifts Through Your Work or Organization

Check to see if your employer has a matching gift program.

Memorial and Special Gifts

Perhaps a loved one has died whom you would like to memorialize, or perhaps you would like to contribute to a specific ministry or for a designated purpose, then click here for the most current Memorial and Special Gifts brochure from Our Saviour's.

Estate Planning

The Mission Endowment Fund

Remember Our Saviour’s in your will or other estate planning document and inform the church of that decision. By remembering Our Saviour’s in your estate planning, you will help assure that the next 50 years are as dynamic as the first 50 years of our church’s life.  Estate gifts are added to the Mission Endowment Fund of the church.  Each year the interest earned on the principal of this fund is used to fund unexpected challenges and new opportunities.  The Mission Endowment Fund can receive many forms of gifts including bequests, life insurance, securities, real estate, or retirement assets.  You need not wait until your will is read to contribute to the Mission Endowment Fund. Gift of cash or stock of any amount can be donated as often as you wish during your lifetime, as well.

The Heritage Society

The Heritage Society is a way of encouraging the members of Our Saviour's to remember the church in their will or estate plan. Society members will be provided with annual reports explaining how gifts are being used for the work of the church.  Click here to view the brochure. 

For more information regarding any of the methods of stewardship for Our Saviour's, contact Jim Valentine.