God is a giver. Generally, people see His giving in John 3:16 and might stop there. But
Believers should quickly point to Luke 5:4 and Luke 6:38 as patterns of His
eternal “401K Plan” that never fails.
Tithes and offerings are the spiritual vehicles God created to prosper you.
Clearly, paving streets with gold and designing a city foundation and walls of
precious gems and stones, God does not need our money; but just as clearly, He
has big plans to prosper us if we pattern ourselves after Him.
God uses the 10% (tithe) to multiply your remaining 90%. He will show you that
He does more with 10% than you do with 90%. Offering is over-and-above the
tithe and is a reflection of your strong desire to impact a circumstance here
on earth. You might give offering to honor a birthday or achievement, or simply
give without designation.
The building fund “builds” your place of worship. This giving is a quiet way of investing in the work of
the Gospel. An interesting facet of the building fund is that you can petition
God to help you establish your home as King Solomon did. He built the temple of
the Lord-and then his own home.
Luke 6:38 introduces “the same measure.” Sow big, reap big; the opposite is true, too. Sowing, of any size, brings with
it the right to “see the books” and know to a certainty what is done with church funds. As stewards of the God
who requires truthfulness, we open our books annually for our members.
Sowing operates in the here-and-now and the hereafter. Giving now supports the
needs of the poor who Christ said “are with you always.” It can also enhance a youth event, community outreach, or college study. There
are many opportunities to financially assist this ministry which is recognized
by New York State and the U.S. government as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
organization.
Special sowing is often ignited by a prophetic word that the timing is right to
launch out into the deep. This giving requires faith and trust since the
manifestation may not be for you; but the blessing for giving shall come to
you. Legacy giving looks to the future. Givers use their will to designate
money to support the church after their death.
For more information on any degree of financial giving, please call the church
at (585) 334-8730.
