How much should I give?

• Give what you've cheerfully decided in your heart to give 2 Cor 9:7
• Give generously Ps 37:21, Prov 11:25, 2 Cor 9:6, 1 Tim 6:17-19
• Give in a manner worthy of the gospel Phil 1:27

Why give?

• To obey God
• Giving causes people to glorify God 2 Cor 9:12-15
• God love's a cheerful giver 2 Cor 9:7
• There's more pleasure in giving than receiving Acts 20:35
• You reap what you sow 2 Cor 9:6-11

Why is regular giving the fruit of partnership?

• God wants people's hearts - and where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matt 6:21

Where does the money go?

• Basic expenses supporting the church's mission (outreach, building, equipment, coffee, meals, etc.)
• Honoring elders so they have more time to serve the church - Josh, Bryan, & Curt (1 Tim 5:17-18, 1 Cor 9:8-14)
• Paying our worship deacon so he has more time to serve the church - Ben
• Needy saints (Rom 12:13, 1 Cor 16:1-2, 2 Cor 8:3-4, Eph 4:28, Acts 4:34-35)
• Foreign missions - In Turkey (3 John 1:7-8)
• The Poor - Child welfare and sometimes widows and orphans (Rom 15:26, Prov 14:21, 19:17, 21:13, 28:27, 1 Tim 5:3-16, James 1:27)