Request for Assistance

“And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’” (Matthew 25:40)

“This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:38,39)

It's a privilege to come alongside people with the tangible love of Christ. At DEC, assistance is offered with the understanding that the very best help we can offer is community, friendship and a relationship with God.

The purpose of the DEC Benevolence Fund is to meet people's basic needs and thereby to express the gospel by showing God’s love to those facing hardship. A benevolence request is intended as a source of last resort, to be used when the family or individual requesting assistance has explored all other possibilities of help from family, friends, savings, or investments. It is intended to be a temporary help during a time of crisis.

Assistance from the benevolence fund is intended to be a one-time gift. In unusual circumstances, the benevolence fund committee may decide to help an individual or family more than one time. However, under no circumstance is a gift from the benevolence fund to be considered a loan. No gift may be repaid, either in part or in full, in money or in labor.

If you're in a time of hardship and would like to request help from the DEC Benevolence Fund, please click the link to print the form and drop it off at your convenience. Paper copies are also available for pickup in the church office.