Member Policy Changes for  January 2026
 

1. Transition to Unnumbered Giving Envelopes: What You Need to Do

Effective Date: January 4, 2026

Purpose
• Reduce annual printing costs by 40–45%, empowering you to self-identify your giving.
• Ensure accurate records in Power Church Plus and uninterrupted weekly offerings.

 

Key Dates & Actions
• Week of September 7–28, 2025

• Pick up your member-numbered information.
  • Starting September 7, 2025, after service

• Optional workshop at Brady Event Center for hands-on practice and Q&A.
  • October 26, 2025, after service

• New process implemented.
  • January 4, 2026

• Starting the first Sunday, place blank envelopes with your member number in the offering plate or the Tithe box.

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Step-by-Step Giving Process

1. On your blank envelope, clearly write:

   1. Your member number

   2. Print your name

   3. Date of giving

   4. Giving category (e.g., Tithes, Free Will)

2. Drop your envelope into the Offering Plate or the Tithes boxes

 

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2. Opt-In Process for End-of-Year Tax Statements

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Applies to all members and non-members who make financial contributions.

Purpose
• Provide end-of-year charitable giving statements only to donors who expressly request them.
• Maintain accurate, IRS-compliant.

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Key Dates & Actions
• September 1, 2025

• Policy announcements are in services, bulletins, and on the website.
  • September 1–December 31, 2025

• Complete and submit your Opt-In Request Form.
  • December 1, 2025

• Deadline to opt-in for the current tax year’s statement.
  • December 15, 2025

• Statements prepared and ready for pick-up for all opt-in donors by January 31, 2026.

 

Step-by-Step Opt-In Process

1. Pick up the Opt-In Request Form
   • At the Finance Welcome Desk in the narthex

2. Complete the online Tax Statement form with:

   1. Full name

   2. Mailing address

   3. Email address

   4. Phone number

   5. Preferred delivery method (pick-up on Sunday or email)

 

1. Submit your form by December 1, 2025
   • Deliver to the Administrative & Operations Office
   • Or hand in at the Finance Ministry desk after service

2. An email confirmation will be sent within 20 days of submission.

3. If you do not receive confirmation, contact the Finance Help Desk on Mondays from

10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

 

Support & Resources
• Office Hours: Tuesdays–Thursdays, 10 AM to 12 PM, in the Administration Office.
• Submit questions in person after Sunday services at the Finance desk.

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Thank you for partnering with Grace Emmanuel to steward resources wisely and keep our records accurate and compliant. Your engagement makes a difference!