Worshipful Giving at Good News Presbyterian
Giving is a tangible expression of worship. In humble thanks to God for His sustaining mercies, we return to Him a portion of that which He has given to us. God views such gifts as "a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing" (Philippians 4:18).
Electronic Giving
Electronic giving is an option for those unable to attend Sunday worship and for those endeavoring to give with greater regularity.
That said, there is something fitting about giving your offering during the Sunday service as an act of worship. “Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts!” (Psalm 96:8). This practice also has instructional value. Dr. Read Schuchardt observes, “we can easily forget that when newcomers or young children see the offering plate still empty at the end of the row, they can easily mistake it for indifference to the church. As catechesis, direct deposit makes no sense. Try explaining digital … currency to a five-year-old who’s just now getting his allowance and just now learning to give a portion of what he’s received” (Christianity Today, 9/23/16).
Weigh these considerations and make your own determination about how you will give. More important than the method is that you give sacrificially (II Cor. 8:1-5), systematically (I Cor. 16:2), proportionally (I Cor. 16:2), and cheerfully (II Cor. 9:7).
That said, there is something fitting about giving your offering during the Sunday service as an act of worship. “Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts!” (Psalm 96:8). This practice also has instructional value. Dr. Read Schuchardt observes, “we can easily forget that when newcomers or young children see the offering plate still empty at the end of the row, they can easily mistake it for indifference to the church. As catechesis, direct deposit makes no sense. Try explaining digital … currency to a five-year-old who’s just now getting his allowance and just now learning to give a portion of what he’s received” (Christianity Today, 9/23/16).
Weigh these considerations and make your own determination about how you will give. More important than the method is that you give sacrificially (II Cor. 8:1-5), systematically (I Cor. 16:2), proportionally (I Cor. 16:2), and cheerfully (II Cor. 9:7).
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Electronic Giving Portal
Please note that you will be redirected to a separate website, www.tithe.ly, a secure site for your giving to Good News Presbyterian Church. There, you may create an account for scheduled or recurring giving, if you so choose. |
