Give By Text

Text Giving

You can conveniently donate to ODBC using your smartphone, iPhone, or tablet. It takes less than two minutes to register and it’s easy to use. Once you are registered, you can make contributions in a matter of seconds.

With text giving, you can make weekly contributions or respond to special appeals by simply sending a text message from your phone. It’s a convenient solution when you can’t attend services or don’t have cash or checks with you. Text giving is a convenient way to fulfill your stewardship commitments and worship the Lord through tithes and offerings.

Features

•Text giving is designed for one time donations
•Text giving service supports donations via ACH or debit cards
•Members choose their dollar amount and have the option to donate to a specific fund by using a special Fund Code
•This option meets the industry’s highest standards for privacy and security

Benefits

•Offers a convenient alternative to writing checks or carrying cash
•Captures donations for special financial appeals
•Allows members to text donations to specific church funds
•There is no cost for you to participate, however, normal text messaging fees from your cell phone provider may apply

First-Time Donation by Text

1. To: +1 (833) 552-2192
2. Message: GIVE _____(enter the amount you wish to donate.)
3. Click on “Send” (This donation will go to the Tithe/General Fund.)
4. Click on the secure link to add a payment method for Text2Give.
5. Review the terms and conditions, and confirm the transaction online.
6. You will receive a confirmation reply and an email receipt

Giving by Text

Once you have set-up your Give by Text account, the process for giving by text is easy.

  1. To: +1 (833) 552-2192
  2. Message: GIVE _____(enter the amount you wish to donate.)

(Add a fund code if giving to a specific fund, missionary, or ministry) See list of fund codes below.
(To split donations between funds in one text, list the amounts and fund codes – ex: GIVE $6 gf $5 bgf)

  1. Click on “Send.” (You will receive a confirmation reply and an email receipt.)
More Ways To Give

Text2Give keywords

Keyword Purpose
GIVE Text the word GIVE to initially opt in to Text2Give.
STOP to opt out of Text2Give and block all Text2Give messages.
START to restart Text2Give and begin receiving Text2Give messages.
SUPPORT to get a link to the Text2Give Church Center help page.

Fund Codes
gf Tithe
ef Edgar Feghaly
pn Peter Nilson
ez Ed Zogg
bgf Building Fund
mz Mark Fernandez
jo John Orinda
ig IGM-General
bf Benevolence Fund
kg Jacob Gaddala
mp Max Pera
ben Benjamin Ministries
mf Missions/Outreach
gl Gulshan
rp Reyes Perez Eztevez
emb Caring Choices
of Orphans Fund
rj Rayce Johnson
ar Allan Ramirez
gid Gideons International
mc Moses Chatla
aj Anthony Juma
jr John Rizzo
cor Coreluv Orphans
wc Wesley Chatla
jl Jeff Leabres
bs Byron Sarracino
kid Kids Ministry
jd Jitesh Das
jm Jayson Manjares
ns Nick Serino
tee Teen Ministry
rd Romy Divina
om Oliver Manzano
em Elmer Valencia
indv Anon. Individual Gift
gd Gasim Domkog
gn Gary Newhart
kv K. Vijayanandam