Why We Give
Giving is the natural overflow of a generous heart that is full of the love of Christ. We give because all things are "from him and through him and to him" (Romans 11:36a). It's also important that we strive to be satisfied with what God has given us rather than being consumed with greed: "Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you'" (Hebrews 13:5). Giving is a practical way of practicing contentment and generosity. Scripture calls us to give to the poor and needy, to fellow believers in need, to the church and its workers, and to people taking the gospel abroad in missions work. As a church, we intentionally utilize our financial resources towards all of these ends, and we hope you will consider partnering with us in these efforts.
Ways to Give
Four Ways to Give
Give Online
Securely set up a one-time or recurring gift with your preferred payment method. You can choose any of our funds right in the giving form.
Securely Give Online (opens in a new tab)Give In Person
Drop your gift in an offering box at the back of the worship center on Sunday, or bring it by the church office during office hours.
Office HoursGive by Mail
Prefer to mail a check? Send it to 4005 Lucy Road, Millington, TN 38053. Please do not send cash in the mail.
Address & ContactGive with the App
Download the free Church Center app and search for "Lucy Baptist Church" to manage your giving from your phone.
Get the App (opens in a new tab)Support a Ministry
Give to a Specific Ministry
Want your gift to go toward something specific? Choose a fund below, or pick from all of our funds, including our seasonal missions offerings, right inside the giving form.
General Budget
Supports the day-to-day ministry and operations of the church. Used where it is needed most.
Give to This Fund (opens in a new tab)Benevolence Fund
Meets urgent needs of those facing hardship, both within our church family and in our community.
Give to This Fund (opens in a new tab)Acts 1:8 Missions
Our missions giving that supports local, state, North American, and international missions work.
Give to This Fund (opens in a new tab)Because Jesus Is Worthy
Facilities improvements that help us beautify our space and make it more useful for ministry.
Give to This Fund (opens in a new tab)Lumley Memorial Music
Major upgrades for our music and audio-visual ministries as our worship arts ministry grows.
Give to This Fund (opens in a new tab)And More
These are just a few of our funds. You can give to any of them, including our seasonal missions offerings, right inside the giving form.
See All Funds (opens in a new tab)Scriptures About Giving
The Joyful Overflow of a Generous Heart
“If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing.”
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
“For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.’”
FAQs
Giving Questions
Where does my donation go?
All receipts are deposited in a bank account held by the church and managed by trustees and finance team members who are elected by and accountable to the church body. Private information about individual gifts (givers’ names, gift amounts, etc.) is confidential and is not disclosed.
Can I set up recurring giving?
Yes, you can, and we encourage it! We believe Scripture teaches that giving should be a priority in the life of a follower of Christ. What better way to demonstrate that priority than by considering your giving as a part of your budget? Giving a set amount on a recurring basis is a great way of accomplishing this. You are still free to make one-time gifts in addition to any recurring donations you set up, as you feel led.
How much should I give?
Scripture teaches that giving must never be done purely out of a sense of obligation. Rather, it is to be the joyful overflow of a generous heart (2 Corinthians 9:7). It should also be remembered that money is not the only thing God has given to us that we can share. Time, energy, and other resources are able to be leveraged to serve God's people and to support the spread of the gospel. We believe that however you give of your time and resources, it should be done as an expression of worship to God. Because giving is a form of worship, we believe it should be done sacrificially. King David of Israel expressed this attitude well when he said "I will not offer burnt offerings to the Lord my God that cost me nothing" (2 Samuel 24:24).