Giving
New Testament financial giving is to be Gospel-driven, planned, Christ-like in sacrifice, and directed to the local church.
The definition of stewardship is the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care. Our stewardship responsibility moves beyond our financial resources to include all that God has given to us.
When we think of generosity, we might look at the size of the gift or the nobility of the cause. But Jesus measured generosity by a radically new standard: the condition of the giver’s heart. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21)
Stewardship Test:
1) Do you have a greater passion/delight in finding sales/extra income than in finding ways to invest more in the gospel ministry of the church?
2) Are there any funds that are off-limits to God? (IRA? College Fund? Etc.?)
3) How does your heart react to this statement: "God prospers us not to raise our standard of living, but to raise our standard of giving"?
4) Have you planned your budget asking what does God want us to keep and what do we get to give?
5) Do you give less to gospel ministry than you do to entertainment or clothing?
6) Would your non-Christian accountant be able to look at your finances and see something was different about you?
Growing from Worship Wealth to a Worshiper with Wealth:
1) Invest your life in Jesus as your treasure.
2) Withdraw your investment in the lie that more stuff will make your happier.
Ecclesiastes 5:10
He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity.
3) Invest in joy this week - "It is more blessed to give than to receive."
4) Make a plan to "compound" your generosity in gospel giving.
5) Invest in heavenly treasure that lasts by pursuing gospel generosity
Sign up for Electronic Contribution
Electronic transfer of payments from your checking or savings account directly to the church account and credit and debit card payments are now available to you.
Wellington Presbyterian Church discourages the irresponsible use of credit cards. We offer the opportunity to donate by credit card as a convenience to those who manage their finances in a God-honoring way. All offerings are tax-deductible; however, in accordance with IRS regulations, designated offerings may be put to alternate use.
Visit our online giving page here. If you have any further questions, please contact Barb at 793-1007 x2522.
Stock Gifting to Wellington Presbyterian Church
Gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds can provide special tax advantages to those contributing to WPC. Forms are available in the Church office, or can be emailed to you. Contact Bill DeWitt at 793-1007 x2515 or email for more information.
How much should I give?
Use the chart below to help calculate your yearly or weekly contributions based percentage of income.
Used by permission - Redeemer Presbyterian Church, NYC
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