Local Church Budget
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AUTHOR: Nikolaus Satelmajer
PRESENTER: J. Alfred Johnson II
The local church functions because members volunteer their time and share their talents. Also, it functions because the members support it financially. While giving is important, the Apostle Paul reminds us of something else that is very important. Paul writes, “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7, NIV). When we give gifts to loved ones, we do not give because we have to, but rather we give because we want to. Both the giver and the receiver experience joy. Paul reminds us that this is the same with our giving to God—we give gladly.
Today, the offering is for our church. It will be used to support the ministries, programs, and facilities of our congregation. You and I do not give because we are forced to give; we give cheerfully.
Thank you for returning God’s tithe and giving an offering for our congregation.