Stewardship begins with the understanding that everything we have is a gift from the Lord…our time, our talents, and our financial resources. Simply stated, Biblical stewardship means God's ownership and our partnership. At Oikos, we have an opportunity to proclaim the gospel by giving generously. Giving invigorates our devotion to Christ and frees us from the tyranny of consumerism. It provides an outlet for compassion and allows us to proclaim His sufficiency and provision. As people of faith, we give faithfully. Thank you for believing in the vision and mission of Oikos.
GIVING ONLINE
We process online transactions via Planning Center Giving. It is safe, secure, and incredibly simple. Just click the button below to make a one-time or a regular gift. Or scroll down for instructions on how to give via text message.
TEXT-TO-GIVE
Text “$ amount” to 84321 to begin. If this is your first time to use this feature, a link will be sent back to you. Follow this link to setup your secure account. Make sure you select Oikos Church. After your credit/debit card is connected and create your profile, a simple dollar amount will be all you need to enter to give.
Example: If you decide to give $100, text $100, to the number 84321. You can then save the number in your phone as “Oikos Giving” After your initial set-up, giving is made simpler than ever. Just text dollar amount from that point on.
CASH & CHECKS
Cash or checks can be given during our Sunday service. If you’d like to receive a tax deduction for cash gifts, the gift should be placed in an offering envelope with your name and address on it. You can find an offering envelope on the table in the center of the sanctuary. Checks can be mailed to our address below:
Oikos Church
522 Lindale St.
Houston, Texas 77022
GIFTS OF STOCK
Gifts of Stock offers additional tax savings; you can avoid capital gains taxes and receive a tax deduction for the full value of the stock on the date of transfer. To qualify for these tax advantages, you must have owned the stock for at least one year. For more information, please call Sylvia Schmidt at 713-416-0534.
STATEMENTS
If you made a financial contribution to the church, paper statements will be mailed to donors in January and July each year. If you give online via Planning Center Giving, your statements are accessible when logging in to your account.