Stewarding your Gifts to Zion
There are numerous ways to support ministries at Zion, in the community, and around the world.
Online
Donate once or set up recurring donations using your checking/savings account.
About Automated Giving
Have your contribution securely and automatically debited from your checking or savings account securely with Vanco.
With Vanco, your gifts are made through a pre-authorized withdrawal from your bank account. You determine the frequency of your automatic gift – weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly – the option is yours! Donated funds are deposited on the same day into the congregation’s bank account.
Contact the office for more information.
Cash or Check
During Worship:
Place your tithe in the offering plate before worship located at the back of the sanctuary. Gifts are carried forward during the service.
By Mail:
Zion Lutheran Church
505 Main Ave N.
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Special Gifts
- Radio Broadcast Sponsor: $100/Sunday Broadcast
- Website Sponsor: $15/month
- Speak to your financial advisor about making qualified charitable contributions from your IRA.
- Make a bequest to the church through your will or trust.
Gift Policy
All funds designated by a donor will only be accepted for a fund, program or project approved by Zion Lutheran Church. Such gifts must be appropriate to our work and in harmony with the adopted policies of Zion Lutheran Church. Zion Lutheran Church reserves the right to accept, deny, or negotiate any proposed gift.
Each restricted contribution designated towards an approved fund, program or project will be used as designated with the understanding that when the need for such a fund, program or project has been met, or cannot be completed for any reason determined by Zion Lutheran Church the remaining restricted contributions designated for such fund, program or project will be used where needed most. Such action will be documented in the official church minutes.
This policy includes all gifts made on or after April 1, 2024 and applies to all donors and will be posted at Zion Lutheran Church, published on the website, and will be periodically be printed in the church newsletter.
Thrivent Choice Dollars
Thrivent Members
The Thrivent Choice charitable grant program lets eligible Thrivent Members rchoose where Thrivent distributes a portion of their funding each year. If you are a Thrivent Financial member with Choice Dollars to direct, please consider designating them to Zion and maximize your impact!
How to Give:
Online at thrivent.com- Call Thrivent at 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice” and follow the prompts.
Zion Foundation
The Zion Foundation:
- supports special projects at Zion
- supports regional and national programs and projects
- funds a scholarship for members attending ELCA Colleges and seminaries
The Foundation Board is working to build awareness of the foundation and grow its financial support. Information about making a gift to the Foundation is available by contacting the church office.
