What We Believe About giving

“Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7)

We believe the giving of our firstfruits is an act of worship, a way that honors God (Proverbs 3:9) while also living mindfully that ALL we own, not just what we give, is the Lord’s (Psalm 24:1). God is a giver of eternal gifts (John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 2:12) as well as temporal (Deuteronomy 8:17-18, James 1:17). When a follower of Christ freely and joyfully gives away their increase, whether it be money, possessions, time, or talents, they are imitating God. We are excited about your desire to give, not only because of how your gift will allow us to continue to be about our mission of being and making disciples, but also because of what your gift prayerfully communicates to the world about your heart and relationship with God (2 Corinthians 9:12-15) and how investing wisely benefits you (Acts 20:35, Luke 12:33). We have decided not to “pass the plate” during Sunday service, not because there isn’t a need, but so people do not give under compulsion. Our hope is that our people would give joyfully, generously and with the right intentions (Matthew 6:4), in a way that is guided by the Lord’s direction.