Union Designated
January 31, 2015
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Early on our denomination adopted a tithe and offering system that has made Seventh-day Adventists a worldwide movement.
The church recognized that the Bible treats tithe as what belongs to God. Ellen White writes “The tithe is sacred, reserved by God for Himself” (Stewardship, page 93). The tithe is sent to the local conference and, while it shares some of it with the union conference and the world-church, most of it is retained for ministry workers such as pastors, conference personnel, and church school teachers.
The tithe shared by the local congregation makes it possible for our church to proclaim the Gospel worldwide. This system has been a great blessing to our denomination as it has made it possible to reach all parts of the world.
Today, we thank the Lord for His blessing and express our gratitude by returning our tithe. The offering today is designated for projects within our union conference. Thank you for your faithfulness and for giving an offering according to your ability.
The church recognized that the Bible treats tithe as what belongs to God. Ellen White writes “The tithe is sacred, reserved by God for Himself” (Stewardship, page 93). The tithe is sent to the local conference and, while it shares some of it with the union conference and the world-church, most of it is retained for ministry workers such as pastors, conference personnel, and church school teachers.
The tithe shared by the local congregation makes it possible for our church to proclaim the Gospel worldwide. This system has been a great blessing to our denomination as it has made it possible to reach all parts of the world.
Today, we thank the Lord for His blessing and express our gratitude by returning our tithe. The offering today is designated for projects within our union conference. Thank you for your faithfulness and for giving an offering according to your ability.