Stepping Out With God - Pasir Panjang Church of Christ Singapore

example of a tithe - 10 percent of your income. Some can give more, others
less. As we grow in faith, we should also abound in this grace also (2 Corinthians
8:7). Your weekly contribution to the church is vital to maintain the work of
the church and cater to its growing needs. This is why, if we are out of town
for work or vacation, it is important that we make up our contribution on the
weeks that we are away.
Other Giving and Collections
Occasionally, as the need arises, there may be other giving and collections in
the church. This may be something as simple as a child asking a grownup for
sponsorship of some fund raising activity in school to helping out some
member or visitor with finances. The church does not require any member
to give to any of these causes. Indeed, we would appreciate it if you would
first consult our church staff or elders before being involved in these extra
giving and collections. Chances are, our financial committee may have already
been working with these people, in an effort to help them solve the need in
a long-term manner.
Missions and Special Needs
The church receives many requests for help and missions efforts throughout
the year. Every request is carefully considered by the particular missions
interest group. For everyone we help, dozens are refused. The policy of the
church is that every member gives just once a year on Missions Sunday. The
amount collected will be used to fund all our missions efforts and help special
needs that we deem necessary. For instance, recently the church gave
thousands of dollars in relief efforts to Pakistan and Philippines.
If you are a member at PP, we expect you to support our missions efforts by
setting aside your gift on Missions Sunday. When you have given your part,
like I mentioned in my sermon on Missions Sunday, we do not have any
qualms about you giving to any other missions. But if you hold back on your
support to PP's missions, or cut back in part to help another effort, then you
have done a disservice to the church. As a member, you are expected to do
your part for the church first, before expending your funds elsewhere.
As in the case of other giving and collections, it would be good to check with
our church staff or elders before being involved in other missions or special
needs. Again, chances are that the church is already assisting or you will
learn why the church is not involved.
A case to point: when brother Ming Hui received an sms from Malaysia to
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