“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
2 Corinthians 9:7
Giving to the Church is a Spiritual Practice
Your connection with giving is a spiritual journey. Society gives us many mixed messages about why, to whom, and how much we should give. Here at Church of the Good Shepherd we believe that giving is just that — giving. As a community we are called to give through the sharing of our time, talent and treasure.
Whether we have a lot or little by worldly standards, we recognize that all gifts come from God to be shared for God’s service. How will you use your time, talent and treasure to give thanks for God’s presence and love?
Annual Financial Support (Pledge)
“A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord: it is holy to the Lord.”
Leviticus 27:30
Many at Church of the Good Shepherd make an annual commitment or “pledge.” This gift can be made by check, electronic ACH, credit card or cash each week, month or however you like. Your pledge enables Good Shepherd to plan our use of financial resources for the year and better serve the community both inside and outside the walls of the building.
We encourage you to adopt the concept of Sacrificial Percentage Giving. God made a sacrifice for us in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, so that we might have life! We ask you to reflect on the amount that you can give that will be sacrificial for you and impactful in your spiritual life but also not cause financial distress. For some this may be 10% (or more) of their income, for others it’s 5%, 3%, 1% or less.
To make your pledge online through Realm, click here.
Give Now — Make a One-Time Gift
Make an immediate online gift to support the ministry of the Church of the Good Shepherd. After clicking the link below, you will be given an opportunity to choose the type of gift you wish to give and include a note in the “Memo” box.
If you prefer to mail a check, our address is:
Church of the Good Shepherd
214 Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060
Book of Remembrance
If you would like to make a gift in memory or honor of someone, their names will be listed in the Book of Remembrance and in the Annual Report. Each year on All Saints Day, we begin the service reading from the Book of Remembrance. The gifted money is used for capital expenses. You will receive a card acknowledging your gift in that person’s name, and if appropriate their family will also receive a card.
Time & Talent
“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 12:12
At Church of the Good Shepherd, we recognize that our community thrives through the collective contributions of our members. Your time and talent are invaluable gifts. We invite you to explore the many ways you can contribute your unique skills and passions to our vibrant community.
From worship volunteers to committee members, from musicians to teachers, there is a role for everyone. Please reach out to the church office to learn more about volunteer opportunities.