Giving to Bear Creek Community Church
Making a Difference Through Generosity
“Life's most powerful moments often come from making a difference in someone else's story. Through your relationship with Jesus, you can experience a life filled with purpose and meaning. One powerful way to impact others is through generosity.”
- Bart Blair
Why Should I Give to the Church?
"For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ: Though he was rich, for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich."
God's given you an incredible gift in Jesus. Your giving is simply a natural response to that gift. It's not about rules or obligations – it's about gratitude and the desire to help others experience the same life-changing love you've found.
How Can I Make an Impact Through Generosity?
"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you." - Matthew 6:33 (CSB)
When you give, you're not just supporting a local church – you're changing lives across Lavon, Josephine, Nevada, and Copeville. Your generosity already helps:
Local families get their kids ready for school through the Back to School Bash
Make Christmas special for children who need extra support
Meet real needs in your community
As your generosity grows, we can expand these efforts and find new ways to show God's love to our neighbors. Each gift helps us look for more opportunities to do good in our community and meet needs as they arise.
Your impact reaches even further through our connection with the Charis Fellowship. Together with this broader network of churches, your giving supports a vision bigger than any single church – helping plant new churches and revitalize existing ones. When you give to Bear Creek, you're participating in a movement to multiply healthy churches and transform communities far beyond our local area.
What is Biblical Giving?
"Each person should do as he has decided in his heart—not reluctantly or out of compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver." - 2 Corinthians 9:7 (CSB)
If you're new to church or faith, you might have questions about giving. In the Bible, people started with a tithe – giving 10% of their income. But the core message isn't about a specific amount – it's about giving intentionally and cheerfully in a way that makes sense for your situation.
Healthy giving is:
Planned and consistent
Generous and sacrificial
Motivated by your love for Jesus
An expression of worship
Focused on lasting Kingdom impact
Making Your Life Count
"Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves don't break in and steal." - Matthew 6:20 (CSB)
Success isn't just about what's in your bank account or on your resume. Real fulfillment comes from using what you have to make a difference. When you give, you're investing in changes that last – both in your own life and in others' lives.
Your giving helps:
Connect people with Jesus
Meet practical needs around you
Train people to help others
Create a welcoming place for everyone
Spread hope to more communities
How to Grow in Your Generosity
"And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work." - 2 Corinthians 9:8 (CSB)
Everyone's journey with giving looks different, and that's okay. Whether this is your first time giving or you're looking to give more consistently, Bear Creek offers practical help. Throughout the year, you can join workshops and classes about handling money wisely and understanding what the Bible says about generosity.
Ready to Start?
Here's how you can begin:
Give Online: Quick and secure giving for one-time or recurring gifts
Talk It Through: Chat with a pastor about questions you have
Get Support: Find resources to help with financial decisions
Your giving matters. Every gift, no matter the size, helps change lives. As you give, you'll discover the satisfaction of knowing you're making a real difference.
"Now may the one who provides seed for the sower and bread for food provide and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness." - 2 Corinthians 9:10 (CSB)
Would you prefer to give by check?
Checks can be made payable to:
Bear Creek Community Church
You can bring your check to a House Church Gathering or Bible study.
Or mail you check to:
Bear Creek Community Church
Attn: Bart Blair
445 Autumn Hill Bluff
Lavon, TX 75166