Giving
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
- Matthew 6:21
Why we give.
Giving, for John Wesley is rooted in the very nature and activity of God, whose nature is love, which is the emptying of oneself on behalf of others, the giving of life, abundant and full life.
What does John Wesley say about tithing? In his sermon on "The Use of Money," he described money as "an excellent gift of God, answering the noblest ends." "In the hands of his children," Wesley said, "it is food for the hungry, drink for the thirsty, raiment for the naked: it gives to the traveler and the stranger where to lay his head. By it we may supply the place of an husband to the widow, and of a father to the fatherless. We may be a defense for the oppressed, a means of health to the sick, of ease to them that are in pain; it may be as eyes to the blind, as feet to the lame; yea, a lifter up from the gates of death!"
We say that our lives belong to God, and we give one day a week to God for worship. We say that our possessions also belong to God, and we give one-tenth of our income for mission and ministry.
Tithing is not a rule; it is a revelation. We are invited to adopt a tithing lifestyle ... because it is part of God's revelation that a generous life is the best life to live.
Tithing is not about finances, it is about faith. This is not about raising money for the local church or the annual conference; it is about teaching our people to be faithful to God.
What does John Wesley say about tithing? In his sermon on "The Use of Money," he described money as "an excellent gift of God, answering the noblest ends." "In the hands of his children," Wesley said, "it is food for the hungry, drink for the thirsty, raiment for the naked: it gives to the traveler and the stranger where to lay his head. By it we may supply the place of an husband to the widow, and of a father to the fatherless. We may be a defense for the oppressed, a means of health to the sick, of ease to them that are in pain; it may be as eyes to the blind, as feet to the lame; yea, a lifter up from the gates of death!"
We say that our lives belong to God, and we give one day a week to God for worship. We say that our possessions also belong to God, and we give one-tenth of our income for mission and ministry.
Tithing is not a rule; it is a revelation. We are invited to adopt a tithing lifestyle ... because it is part of God's revelation that a generous life is the best life to live.
Tithing is not about finances, it is about faith. This is not about raising money for the local church or the annual conference; it is about teaching our people to be faithful to God.
Ways To Give
Give In Person
We welcome gifts in the worship service on Sunday morning.
Mail A Check
In addition, you are welcome to send gifts to the church office at Rupert United Methodist Church, P.O. BOX 804, Rupert, ID 83350. Gifts can also be given to specific ministries.