Giving
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
- Matthew 6:21
Why we give.
The Bible teaches that we are not to give out of compulsion but to give cheerfully. We acknowledge that we are to steward God's blessing to us for His glory. We hope that giving to the mission of God would be an act of devotion and worship motivated by the love of Jesus Himself.
God is generous and so he calls us to be as well. What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.
We believe that the Bible clearly identifies giving as an act of obedience and worship to God, and we encourage people to be generous with all the resources God has provided them. We know that a healthy church is one that maintains a culture of generosity.
"Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Many churches teach that Christians should adhere to the Old Testament principle of tithing, which commonly people associate with a tenth, or 10%, of ones income (Leviticus 27:30-32). However, we are no longer under Old Testament law, and we don’t see any examples in the New Testament where Jesus commands this principle of tithing. Therefore, at Awaken 514, we will teach and encourage the principles of giving outlined in the New Testament.
There are seven principles that should direct our giving. In other words, our giving should be:
Systematic
“Now about the collection for God's people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.”
1 Cor.inthians 16:1-2
Proportional
“Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.”
2 Corinthians 8:2-4
Sacrificial
“Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account. I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.”
Philippians 4:17-18
Intentional
“for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid again and again when I was in need”
Philippians 4:16
Motivated by Love and Need
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich. “
2 Corinthians 8:9
Cheerful
“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
God is generous and so he calls us to be as well. What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.
We believe that the Bible clearly identifies giving as an act of obedience and worship to God, and we encourage people to be generous with all the resources God has provided them. We know that a healthy church is one that maintains a culture of generosity.
"Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Many churches teach that Christians should adhere to the Old Testament principle of tithing, which commonly people associate with a tenth, or 10%, of ones income (Leviticus 27:30-32). However, we are no longer under Old Testament law, and we don’t see any examples in the New Testament where Jesus commands this principle of tithing. Therefore, at Awaken 514, we will teach and encourage the principles of giving outlined in the New Testament.
There are seven principles that should direct our giving. In other words, our giving should be:
Systematic
“Now about the collection for God's people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.”
1 Cor.inthians 16:1-2
Proportional
“Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.”
2 Corinthians 8:2-4
Sacrificial
“Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account. I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.”
Philippians 4:17-18
Intentional
“for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid again and again when I was in need”
Philippians 4:16
Motivated by Love and Need
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich. “
2 Corinthians 8:9
Cheerful
“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
Ways To Give
Give Online
To give online, use the box to the right. Input the amount you would like to give, the fund you would like to give to, and how often you would like to give this amount. Then simply press the "Continue to give" button and follow the remaining instructions to enter your payment information. All payments are made secure via Paypal.
Give In Person
If you are able to join us in person, we do not pass a plate at Awaken 514. Instead, you will find giving boxes placed on large barrels located in our entrance and our welcome center and we welcome you to give there.
Give Through The App
If you have not yet downloaded our Awaken 514 app, you can do so by clicking below. Once in the app, you can scroll down on the main home page and click on the "Giving" block, where you can make online donations as well.