GIVING
SACRIFICIAL, OBEDIENT, FAITHFUL
GIVING AS AN ACT OF WORSHIP
Whether in joy or obedience, we believe that giving is an act of worship and trust. When we give, we empty ourselves in order to be filled again by God.
Tithing began as an Old Testament law in which the Israelites were required to give ten percent of their crops, livestock and income to the temple to support the work of God which was carried out by the priests and the Levites. The word tithe means “a tenth of”. In the New Testament we live free of the Law but we are exhorted again and again to be generous and to give to the work of the church and those serving in ministry. Many Christians use ten percent as a minimum in their giving with extravagant generosity being the goal. We should give as we are able. Sometimes that’s a lot and sometimes a little. Every Christian should pray and seek wisdom from God in regards to giving, as well as pure motives and a worshipful heart.
“For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.” 2 Corinthians 8:12
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:38
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7
ONLINE GIVING
For your convenience, we have set up safe and secure online giving through SmartGiving by Kindrid as our online giving platform. We encourage you to set up your giving to be withdrawn directly from your bank account (eCheck/ACH) as this incurs the lowest fees for the church. You are also welcome to use your debit or credit card. You can schedule recurring donations so the amount you set will be automatically deducted at the time interval you set.
Click Cornerstone's Kindrid Smart Giving link below for secure online giving:
TEXT TO GIVE
We encourage you to save Cornerstone's "text to give" designated phone number, (714) 888-5075, in your phone which will be linked to your online account, making giving even easier! You can text to give from anywhere at any time on your phone. Text the word GIVE and a dollar amount (example: give 100) to donate to our main fund. Your personal mobile phone number is your Smart Giving account number.
TEXT TO GIVE FUND KEYWORDS
Tithe: tithe | Missionary Support: missions | Youth Ministry/Events: youth | Kids Ministry/Events: kids | Women’s Ministry/Events: women | Men’s Ministry/Events: men | 5 Loaves 2 Fish Homeless Outreach: homeless | Human Options outreach: humanoptions | Heart for the House: house | Horizon Pregnancy Clinic: hpc | Cornerstone Serves: serves | Jabulani Kids: graham | Wycliffe BT: campbell | Teen Challenge Romania: baciu | EPP Marseille: reichor | Pray For France: abina | Youth Alive - Eliot Bland: youthalive
Questions? Email us at church@cornerstonefv.com