I issued two challenges this weekend:
- The 4 Month Tithe Challenge
Our 4 month Tithe Challenge is to help people step into Malachi 3:10. God’s promise is clear to those who honor Him with the Tithe (10% of their income). Our challenge goes like this: If you commit to tithe over the next 4 months and at the end of that time you say, “I did not experience what Malachi 3:10 promises”, Church at the Bay will give you back all that you gave during those 4 months. God challenges us to test Him by Tithing- He said you go first. A couple of guidelines you will need to follow:
- Let us know you are taking the challenge by indicating this on your communication card or emailing us at onlinegiving@churchatthebay.com.
- Complete 4 months of tithing through Church at the Bay. This cannot be anonymous giving- please use an envelope or give one of these ways.
- The Plus One Challenge
This is a new challenge that we have not given before at CATB. Tithing is a great place to start and I believe we ought to grow in our giving like any other area of faith. Sandy and I have made it our practice to give beyond the Tithe by systematically increasing our giving by 1 percent at a time. It has allowed us to grow in generosity little by little. Would you like to take this challenge?
Hey Church at the Bay difference makers, in a time of huge financial uncertainty let’s continue to demonstrate our faith in God and not our personal strategies. I know these are tough times- I am experiencing them as well. I also know that our faith grows when we step up and obey God. It is easy to be generous when you can see it- Faith requires we take the step before we see the outcome. Here is my promise to you- if you will let me know which challenge you are taking- I want to pray for you weekly and your spiritual growth. It easy to talk about loving God and trusting Him- giving is one way to take a measurable, tangible step of faith.
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