Our Financial Policy
“For you remember, brethren, our labor and toil; for laboring night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, we preached to you the gospel of God. - 1…” Thess 2:9 (NKJV)–
Everyone in our church is self employeed and we follow the example of Apostle Paul.
Why We Give
Freely you have received, freely give
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7
Giving in the New Testament is never pressured, never measured publicly, and never a transaction with God.
The believers we read of in Scripture gave willingly, cheerfully and often quietly — because they had first given themselves to the Lord. We hold to that pattern. There is no offering bag passed around during our services, no envelope with your name on it, and no list of who gave what.
Practical Details
How giving works here
“For I do not seek yours, but you. — ”2 Corinthians 12:14 (NKJV)
We do not receive any online funds
The church does not accept bank transfers, UPI payments or any other online giving. There is no account number, no UPI ID and no payment link associated with this fellowship.
If you receive a message claiming to be from the church and asking for funds, it did not come from us. Please call the church office before acting on it.
Note: Any unauthorized use of Eternal Life Fellowship Church (ELFC)’s name to solicit or collect funds, donations, or gifts in any form may result in legal action.
Questions
Common questions about giving
No. Visitors are never asked to give, and no one keeps a record of who does. Come as often as you like and give nothing — you are equally welcome.
“For I do not seek yours, but you.” — 2 Corinthians 12:14 (NKJV)
We follow what the New Testament teaches: give as you have purposed in your heart, cheerfully and without compulsion. We do not set a percentage, and we do not tie giving to God’s blessing or protection.
“God loves a cheerful giver.” — 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NKJV)
No. We do not receive any online funds — no bank transfers, no UPI, no payment links. Giving is in person only, through the box at the back of the hall.