October 3, 2022 – December 31, 2022
Frequently Asked Questions:
What’s the 90-Day Giving Challenge?
The 90-Day Giving Challenge is a way to bring attention to the Capital Improvement Project fund and inspire each of us to be good stewards of our church home. Participants are asked to give to the fund at least once a month in October, November, and December, from October 3, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
What’s the Capital Improvement Project (CIP)?
The Capital Improvement Project is used for major expenditures for capital improvements and repairs to the church. This year, the Building Fund Committee is raising funds to help with three projects identified by the Board of Trustees. They are improvements to the church’s exterior doors, the administrative office area, and the sanctuary sound system.
Why should I give to a fund for capital improvements? Shouldn’t church ministries be the focus of our giving?
The church is God’s house. Like a home, it must be maintained to serve as a comfortable and welcoming place of worship and as a place where good works happen through transformative ministries like the Food Pantry and community programs like the COVID-19 vaccine clinic.
I already give tithes and offerings, why should I give to the CIP?
Tithes are used for budget items, as are offerings not designated for a specific purpose. Please continue giving them. Capital improvements are funded from the Capital Improvement Project or other capital reserve accounts.
How do I take the challenge?
It’s easy. Simply sign up during October either here or by mailing the 90-Day Giving Challenge form to the church. Then make a contribution—in any amount—to the Capital Improvement Project in October, November, and December.
How do I make a contribution?
You may contribute (1) online at www.19thstreetbc.org using a credit card or bank account via PayPal or Givelify; (2) by app via CashApp, Givelify or PayPal; or (3) by mailing your contributions to Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, 4606 16th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20011. Be sure to indicate that your contribution is for the Capital Improvement Project.
What happens at the end of the 90 days?
The Building Fund Committee will see how many people participated in the challenge and how much was raised for the Capital Improvement Project, then the committee will report back to the church. (Note, that as with tithes and other offerings, the amount of your individual contribution is confidential and will not be disclosed to the Building Fund Committee.)
What about gifts of time or talent?
This year, challenge participants will be able to give of their time or talent through our gifts of service opportunity. Please watch church communications for details.