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Originally Posted by MissBrattified
My husband would LOVE that...he's into online banking and automating everything, and quite frankly, our tithes would probably be less likely to be late if it was set up to automatically go to the church, or if he could just swipe his card.
Me...I'm not so sure...I guess the convenience factor is great, BUT...I think there's something to be said for bringing money in hand and giving it to the church. I wouldn't want my kids to donate money they've never really "seen"....it seems a bit impersonal. I also think it makes the church look a bit like money grubbers...wouldn't it make a bad impression on visitors to walk into the church and see an ATM machine? The secular world already suspects the church of scamming people out of their money about half the time. I think its better for them to see giving in the offering in the old-fashioned, traditional way as an act of worship, as part of the service.
I can see how it could increase giving, though.
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My thought was withdrawing the money from the ATM to give in the offering, in which case you would be "seeing, holding, giving" the offering.
I wouldn't be opposed to the ATM at church but I think it would be tacky to be in the foyer in plain view - maybe it could be tucked away in a more non-conspicuous area.