“God, what do you want to do through me?”

Your generosity is making it possible for us to invite more to come as they are and be forever changed by the love of Jesus.

It’s simple and secure. Give a single gift, or set up recurring gifts using your checking account, credit card or debit card.

Give Online

Church Center App

You can also give using our Church Center app. You want this app anyway! Its our single source for our church calendar, giving, groups and service teams, children’s check-in, and our church directory.

Best Way to Give Electronically

Some ask, “what is the best way to give electronically so the church gets the maximum amount from my gift?” We use Planning Center Giving for online giving, and below are the fees for online gifts.

Contact our Financial Secretary at (252) 237-6608 or cindy.laramee@eastgate.church for more information or help.

How Your Gift is Used

Thank you for your financial gift to the church. Because of your financial generosity, you have planted the seeds that will enable us to grow in our community, and provide a church home for you and others. When you give, you answer the call to contribute to God’s work. We believe that giving our time, talent, and treasure is a vital part of our worship. Here are some simple truths about giving:

God owns everything, and we are his money managers – We worship God when we recognize that the talents, time, energy, and gifts that allow us to earn money come from him. “Remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth” (Deuteronomy 8:18)

Our heart determines the quality of our gift, not the amount – Jesus told his disciples that the widow who gave two small coins gave more than the rich who gave large amounts (Mark 12:41-44). “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7)

Giving helps break the bond of materialism in our hearts – Our culture is obsessed with material things and consumerism. God wants us to rely on him for satisfaction, not the things of this world. God wants more for us. Through giving, we “lay up treasure for [ourselves] as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that [we] may take hold of the life that is truly life.” (1 Timothy 6:17-18)

The ministry God has called us to requires financial resources – Your financial gift helps us fund the ongoing ministry of our church, including staff, facilities, supplies and community outreach. “Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house” (Malachi 3:10)

Here’s what you can expect from your gift:

• We will continue to focus on reaching those in our city and surrounding areas who are far from God – We are not interested in building a social club. We want those who don’t know Christ to be changed by his incredible gift of salvation.
• We will manage your gift with high ethical standards – We recognize the responsibility that comes with managing God’s resources. You will receive a yearly tax receipt for your gifts. A copy of our most recent financial statement is available at our office. Our Board of Trustees is also available if you have any questions about our church finances.
• You will be blessed by God for your gift – You can’t out-give God. “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously” (2 Corinthians 9:6)

Thank you for investing in the work of the Kingdom of God here!