Giving
It's time to think about giving to the church. Ideally, we should all give 10% of our income to the church but that isn't always possible. Pledging is another way that the church can plan for budgets and programs. When I talk about giving 10%, I often get the comments back that "I give to other organizations that do good things in this world that the church doesn't do." In a previous post, I shared a story from a colleague. The pastor asked for 10% (Biblically based) from each member of her church. A parishioner said, "I give to save the whales.!" The pastor pointed out that in their community only 5% of the population attends church so couldn't the other 95% save the whales and she in turn can give to the church. The parishioner started giving more to the church and eventually was giving 10% of her income. In addition, she became much more involved in the church, attending regularly and participating in programs. And to her surprise was still able to give something to save the whales!
A Bethel parishioner some time ago, gave me a site that all I have to do is bookmark it and every day click a button and I've provided a free mammogram. Below is a list of sites that if you click on them you provide a meal for a child, a
mammogram, help with environment or with animals. A click from your computer,
pays for something desperately needed and all you do is click on the site
everyday. IT'S FREE!! Each day you can add to the health of women and children, help the hungry in the world, improve education, preserve the environment
and help animals. This is a way to help and not to add to your budget.
www.thebreastcancersite.com
www.thechildhealthsite.com
www.theliteracysite.com
www.therainforestsite.com
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com
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