Stepping Out With God - Pasir Panjang Church of Christ Singapore

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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 42
help a certain individual to start a new work, he wisely approached me to seek counsel. As we looked into this case, we learned that this person has disagreed with the congregation that he is currently working with and supporting him will certainly cause division instead of helping in reconciliation. In a Nutshell 1. Members at PP are expected to give cheerfully, as God has prospered them. 2. No amount is specified for any member as he should give as he purposed in his heart. 3. A good starting point is a tithe (10%) -members are encouraged to increase this amount as they grow in faith. 4. The only other gift the church expects of PP members is on Missions Sunday. Again, no amount is specified, and every member is encouraged to give above the past year as God has prospered them. 5. When a member has fulfilled his weekly and annual missions giving, he is free to exercise his liberality and benevolence as God has blessed him. 6. It is always wise to check with the church staff or elders before helping out in other missions or special needs. The church may already been involved or have good reasons not to be involved. 7. While it is good to be helpful and benevolent, let us heed to what the Bible says in Romans 14:16 - “Let not then your good be evil spoken of”. 43
Page 1 and 2: Stepping Out With God Henry Kong 1
Page 3 and 4: Table of Contents 5 Knowing God's W
Page 5 and 6: The Whole Duty of The Church: To Sp
Page 7 and 8: How to Follow in the Footsteps of J
Page 9 and 10: So what constitutes sound doctrine?
Page 11 and 12: 3 Keys to Making our Lives a Living
Page 13 and 14: The Kind of Servants God Uses for H
Page 15 and 16: few: pray ye therefore the Lord of
Page 17 and 18: A More Inspiring Worship Begins wit
Page 19 and 20: Serving with John 17:12 as Our Goal
Page 21 and 22: How to Own a First-hand Knowledge o
Page 23 and 24: 8 Things I Desire for PP Nat and I
Page 25 and 26: joy to work with transferred member
Page 27 and 28: PP Elders now on its 7th Year PP wa
Page 29 and 30: What Happens When You Pray Whenever
Page 31 and 32: Showers of Great Blessings! In all
Page 33 and 34: 2010 Roundup Nat and I started 2010
Page 35 and 36: The Kind of Service that Pleases Go
Page 37 and 38: working and learning from one anoth
Page 39 and 40: programme what Care teams are to ou
Page 41: The Kind of Giving that Pleases God
Page 45 and 46: Points to Ponder 1. What does the c
Page 47 and 48: A Good Rule: Check the Source One m
Page 49 and 50: 3 Key Strengths of Cancer Survivors
Page 51 and 52: The Most Important Question: Are Yo
Page 53 and 54: When you do, you learn and draw str
Page 55 and 56: 6. Do original work Craft it carefu
Page 57 and 58: A Matter of Legacy This past week I
Page 59 and 60: The Place of God in Your Life Where
Page 61 and 62: How Anyone or Any Church can Unders
Page 63 and 64: Secular Organisation vs Scriptural
Page 65 and 66: 3. Cultural Traditions: no need to
Page 67 and 68: Thus we understand why Cain’s off
Page 69 and 70: • After everyone is seated, the m
Page 71 and 72: • Because there is no worship, th
Page 73 and 74: • Another form of fellowship is a
Page 75 and 76: Giving The World A Chance to Hear t
Page 77 and 78: Care for One Another Care for One A
Page 79 and 80: The Blessings of Being Members in G
Page 81 and 82: • Shine forth God’s wisdom •
Page 83 and 84: 5. Focus on the Good in another •
Page 85 and 86: Prayer concerns - relationships We
Page 87 and 88: 2. Explore a New Version • New KJ
Page 89 and 90: What a spirit! To stay on and on -
Page 91 and 92: not worthy that thou shouldest come
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The Lord was about to destroy Sodom
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I received a note some time ago fro
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2 reasons. 1. Just like the mission
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politics, we may refer to certain p
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4. Nourishment from the Word When I
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When You Suffer... PRECIOUS SOUL, I
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Are You Offended? In James 3:2, the
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