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We know that church giving is a touchy-taboo subject. And as far as we are concerned, many people have good cause to be skeptical, with past TV evangelists mismanaging donations and every organization on the block soliciting cash 24-7.
But, at Smoky Hill Vineyard, we don’t apologize for asking. When we ask you to give to SHV, we ask because God asks; we ask because there is a real need; we ask because we want you to discover all God has for you.
Bottom line: We want you to know (and really trust) Jesus. For most people, giving is a tough subject. That’s OK. Pray about it. Ask questions. Take baby steps if necessary. Just know that when you honor God through giving, the bounty of blessings just might surprise you
Giving Q and A
Q: What is a tithe?
Tithe literally means 10% and is usually the first 10% of your paycheck or income. For example, if you make, $600 per month, you would “tithe” $60, or 10% to the local church.
Q: What is an offering?
Offerings are what you give over and above your tithe. For example, if you give money to help buy food for the NET or help support a missionary, this would be an offering.
Q: Is tithing really biblical?
The Bible calls followers of Jesus to tithe (Leviticus 27:30; Malachi 3:10; Numbers 18:26-29). Giving God our first and our best through the tithe is a way to honor Him—a way to give thanks for all He’s given us.
Q: How can I give to the church when I can barely pay for gas?
Good question. Unfortunately, this is one you’ll have to figure out on your own. Where might you be able to cut back? How can you tweak your expenditures to better honor God? As followers of Jesus, we are called to be good stewards of all our resources and honor God first. Sometimes that means making sacrifices in order to put God first. But one thing is for sure: when we honor God with all we are and own, things like gas prices don’t seem to matter as much. We know, He’s taking care of us and will provide for all we need.
Q: What do tithes and offerings pay for, exactly?
The tithe is God’s provision for the local church. As such, tithes and offerings provide for the building, electricity, sound, the pastor and staff salaries, supports all the ministries, missionaries, etc.
Q: Do you tithe on gross or net income?
In response to this question, (and we get it A LOT), we often ask: “Do you want to be blessed on the gross or the net?”
Q: Are leaders required to tithe?
Yes. All leaders and followers of Jesus are required to tithe through the local church. But leaders, especially, call others into the Kingdom by example. When leaders are not giving faithfully, they are not only denying the blessings and fullness of what God has for them, but failing to truly model Kingdom values. Is that really leadership?
Q: How can I tithe?
You can bring your tithe to church on Sunday and put it in the offering bag during service; send a check to the church office: Smoky Hill Vineyard, 20050 East Smoky Hill Road, Centennial, CO 80015 (attn: Bookkeeper); or tithe online.
Q: Are tithes tax-deductible?
Yes. As long as any goods or services are not received in exchange for your money. (i.e.: a registration fee for the women’s conference is not a tithe nor tax-deductible). For all tithes and offerings, you will receive a quarterly and yearly statement of your tithes and offerings.
Q: How do I know my donations are being used appropriately
When you give to SHV, every dime is accounted for. All tithes are used to support ministry and Kingdom purposes—either here at SHV or through ministries/missionaries we support. In addition, an independent accounting firm audits our finances on a regular basis.
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