Giving is Growing

The Church of Saint Fanourios in Elizabeth, N.J., is in need for major restoration
To contribute click here to access the printable form.
Rev. KONSTANTINOS XIROUHAKIS
Pastor

As Christians, we believe that God is the Giver of all good things. As stewards of God's gifts, we return to him a portion of our time, service and money for Christ's work on earth through his Church.

The Christian Stewardship program of Church support is an opportunity to respond to Christ's love by perpetuating our Church's mission. Stewardship places the responsibility to support the Church exactly where it belongs, on us.

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY?

A Steward, according to the Bible, is one who manages the gifts entrusted to him by God for his welfare and for the perpetuation of the Lord's Work.

Our money and possessions are not ours but on loan. When we give to the Church, we return to God, the Owner, His rightful portion. The more we are given, the more will be expected of us.

 

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WHAT GUIDE CAN I USE TO DETERMINE MY GIVING?

proportionate giving involves two things. Firstly, that
our level of giving rises out of our level of income. Secondly;, that giving out of thanks will involve sharing a portion of that income for God's work.

Most of us require guidance as to our level of giving. What we are searching for is "what is a worthy level?" Would a bar of chocolate be a worthy gift to one's wife for her birthday?

The Bible gives much guidance by teaching us that direct giving to God and His work should be proportionate to our income, wealth and possessions, Each person is to give according to his or her own ability.

The Old Testament laid down the standard of the tithe or 10% of one's income. This provides us with the principle that giving should be a proportion of our income. Each Steward should determine what percentage of his or her income will be committed to the Church for 2002.

We should consider what we spend on television, holiday, pets, dining out, sports events, vocations and so on. How do these compare with our giving for God's work?
To help repair and maintain the Church of saint
Fanourios in Elizabeth, NJ, click here to access
the printable form.

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