Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Cheerful Giving –2 Corinthians 9 Giving & Tithe Q&A What is tithing? Tithing means giving the first 10% of your income back to God (you may decide 10% before or after taxes). Tithing is also referred to as “first fruits.”

Can I give less than 10%, or do I have to tithe? Any amount counts and every gift matters. Your offering is another form of worship, therefore it is between you and God. We recommend the following tips to decide: starting with prayer for God’s guidance, listening for His prompting, reviewing your finances, taking Financial Peace University (offered in March 2019), talking to others who give to hear their insights and testimonies, and trusting in God’s promises of blessing and abundance. Try giving to see what happens!

Why should I tithe? It is a true, faith filled step into thankfulness, diligence, and obedience to God: “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce.” -Proverbs 3:9

How do I try tithing? Start by praying over your finances and for God’s direction. If you feel led to take this step of faith, set aside the first 10% of your earnings and give them as your offering. God promises and delivers abundant blessings to all who do so.

What is the Tithe Challenge? The Tithe Challenge is when you try tithing for 90 days to RESURRECTION, then watch what happens. If you do not experience any financial or non-financial blessings during that time, you may request your tithe money back. *100% guaranteed! See the back for details. Pledge Questions Q&A What is the difference between tithing and pledging? Tithing is defined as a percentage of your income whereas pledging is the amount you intend to give. You can choose to start your pledge at the entire 10% of your income, or start your pledge at a smaller percentage as you adjust to giving.

Why should I pledge? Besides honoring God out of thanksgiving, pledging helps us plan for ministries and how we can maximize every gift. Pledge amounts are used as a baseline for establishing our budget for the upcoming year. Just as each person pledges to commit their treasure to the ministries of Resurrection, Resurrection commits to responsible use of God’s money.

How is my pledge used? Resurrection tithes the first 10% of the general offering received. We support local, regional, and international projects and organizations serving the hungry, the homeless, and others in need. We support missionaries sharing the Gospel. We help new congregations and Christian camps.

The other 90% funds Resurrection ministries for all ages. It maintains our building and grounds, it pays our staff salaries, the utilities, mortgage, and it keeps the coffee hot. Tithe & Pledge Form located on the back Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Cheerful Giving –2 Corinthians 9 Below, we ask that you submit your 2019 Tithe & Pledge Commitment. If you are interested in partaking in the 2019 Tithe Challenge, please read the bottom portion and sign. The amount pledged in the top portion is the amount you will be tithing throughout the challenge. At any time, you can contact our front office to change your tithing amount. Please drop this completed form off at the Connect Corner or mail it to us at | 9300 Jason Ave NE | Monticello, MN | 55362. Thank you! 2019 Tithe & Pledge Commitment Form After prayerful consideration, I/we make the following financial commitment: My general fund promise | $______per week $______per month $______per year

My mortgage fund promise | $______per week $______per month $______per year

I would like to make my gift automatically each week or month—please send me more info!

I would like to continue my current automatic/direct giving with the updated amounts listed

Name (s) | ______

Address | ______City, State, Zip | ______

Email | ______Phone | ______

Resurrection’s 2019 Tithe Challenge By signing below, I/we agree to the following terms |

1. I/we will faithfully tithe 10% of my/our income from January 1, 2019 through March 31, 2019. 2. IF I/we have not experienced either financial OR non-financial blessings during my/our tithe challenge time, I/we may request a 100% refund of my/our tithe money in writing from the Resurrection Financial Assistant on or before April 30, 2019. 3. I/we understand that the above written refund request may only be submitted between April 1, 2019 and April 30, 2019. 4. I/we understand the guarantee of any refund only applies to contributions given to the Resurrection Lutheran Church (general fund) between January 1, 2019 through March 31, 2019 as part of the Tithe Challenge.

Signature | ______Signature | ______

Please hand in this form completed, to the Connect Corner or through the mail, BY DECEMBER 1, 2018. Thank you!