Orion United Methodist Church
Thursday, February 23, 2012



Pastor Dave's October 16 Brown Bag Story 

 

Giving

Your giving is an act of worship and makes it possible for Orion United Methodist Church to continue fulfilling its mission of faithfully reaching out to the local and global community with the Good News of Jesus Christ. To that end, there are three ways for you to give:
  • Attend worship with us and place your offering in the plate.
  • Mail your gift to: Orion UMC, PO Box 176, Orion, IL 61273.
  • If your bank offers an online bill pay option, give online through your bank.
The second and third ways to give may be helpful for you if vacations or sports take you away from church during the summer. For those who have taken the vows of membership and have joined Orion United Methodist Church, you have promised to “faithfully participate in its ministries by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service and your witness.” While supporting your church financially is important, it is not the only way to support it. 
 

Why I Give Money to My Church

  1. Because all things are from God in the beginning.
  2. Because the talents I utilize and develop in a paying career are gifts from the One who made me.
  3. Because God made humans to be caretakers, not just consumers.
  4. Because what I give back to God is a response to God’s love and amazing grace toward me.
  5. Because the Bible says to give to others.
  6. Because giving money is not just about budgets, but rather about practicing a spiritual discipline. My personal relationship with Jesus Christ is more in tune when I give.
  7. Because, “practice makes perfect.” Tithing is a spiritual discipline to be practiced and improved, just like prayer, Bible study, service, worship, fasting and such.
  8. Because giving helps me keep my priorities in order. God is our higher power. Money is a thing, but it’s not a god.
  9. Because I said I would when I joined the church. I gave my word that I would support my local congregation with my prayers, presence, gifts and service.
  10. I give money because I have witnessed with my own eyes the transforming, resurrecting power of God’s love. It affects people’s lives and hearts in part through the ministries that this church performs and provides. In the real world, ministries need supplies, leaders, staff, equipment, curriculum, paper, bread, scissors, and sheet music---worldly stuff for an out-of-this-world revelation of Love!