NEEDED: TITHERSNEEDED: TITHERSWe must not neglect teaching We must not neglect teaching believers to give a tithe or more of believers to give a tithe or more of their income through the church.their income through the church. Since early Old Testament days, God’s leaders Since early Old Testament days, God’s leaders have conveyed God’s message to His people have conveyed God’s message to His people about tithing.about tithing.

Jesus affirmed tithing as he emphasized motive Jesus affirmed tithing as he emphasized motive and attitude in giving. and attitude in giving.

““Woe to you, teachers of the law and Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth…But you have neglected the more tenth…But you have neglected the more important matters of the law – justice, important matters of the law – justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.”former.” (Matthew 23:23) (Matthew 23:23)

Challenge to Tithe Challenge to Tithe Sunday: Sunday: A one-Sunday plan which encourages all

members to give at least a tithe (10%) on that special Sunday.

Trust the Lord – Tithe Trust the Lord – Tithe Emphasis: Emphasis: A two-Sunday plan which gives priority to

tithing and calls for commitments to tithe.

Honor the Lord – TitheHonor the Lord – Tithe Emphasis: Emphasis: A three-Sunday plan which focuses on

tithing as the biblical guide for giving.

Year-round Tithing Emphasis: Year-round Tithing Emphasis: Possibilities for a twelve-month emphasis

on tithing.

“A tithe of everything … belongs to the Lord.”

(Leviticus 27:30)

Encourages all members to give at least a Encourages all members to give at least a tithe (tithe (10%) of their income on a designated ) of their income on a designated Sunday.Sunday.

Persons already tithing may be encouraged Persons already tithing may be encouraged to give beyond the tithe.to give beyond the tithe.

Theme for this one-day plan is “Accepting Theme for this one-day plan is “Accepting the Lord’s Challenge- Tithe”.the Lord’s Challenge- Tithe”.

The Challenge to Tithe Sunday offering is a The Challenge to Tithe Sunday offering is a regular budget offering.regular budget offering.

One Week before the Challenge to Tithe One Week before the Challenge to Tithe Sunday:Sunday:Mail a letter to every family about the Mail a letter to every family about the

special day.special day.Include an appropriate offering envelope Include an appropriate offering envelope

and tract about giving.and tract about giving.

In Sunday School of the special day:In Sunday School of the special day:Distribute envelopes to anyone needing one. Distribute envelopes to anyone needing one. Explain the challenge of the day.Explain the challenge of the day.Share a tithing testimony before receiving Share a tithing testimony before receiving

the offering.the offering.

Make the special offering an exciting event for the Make the special offering an exciting event for the church. During Worship:church. During Worship: Distribute appropriate tracts.Distribute appropriate tracts.

Place additional envelopes in the pew racks.Place additional envelopes in the pew racks.

A member share a tithing testimony.A member share a tithing testimony.

Pastor preaches a sermon on tithing from Leviticus 27:30.Pastor preaches a sermon on tithing from Leviticus 27:30.

Receive the offering at the end of the service. Pause to give thanks Receive the offering at the end of the service. Pause to give thanks for the offering and then dedicate the offering to the Lord.for the offering and then dedicate the offering to the Lord.

Give results of the offering as soon as possible.Give results of the offering as soon as possible.

Encourage members to let that day be the beginning of their Encourage members to let that day be the beginning of their commitment to tithe.commitment to tithe.

““Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for that you will not have room enough for it.”it.” (Malachi 3:10) (Malachi 3:10)

Is an opportunity to lead your church Is an opportunity to lead your church family to a greater understanding of and family to a greater understanding of and commitment to giving.commitment to giving.

Provides opportunity for members to give Provides opportunity for members to give at least a tenth of their income to the at least a tenth of their income to the Lord through His church.Lord through His church.

Offers a straightforward two-Sunday Offers a straightforward two-Sunday church emphasis:church emphasis:Sunday One: “Test the Lord – Tithe Sunday One: “Test the Lord – Tithe

Sunday”Sunday”Sunday Two: “Trust the Lord – Tithe Sunday Two: “Trust the Lord – Tithe

Sunday”Sunday”

Suggested Suggested resources include:resources include:

33 letters letters Special envelopesSpecial envelopesTestimoniesTestimonies TractsTractsSermonsSermonsTithing Tithing

commitment cardscommitment cards

Schedule:Schedule: 22 weeks before Sunday weeks before Sunday

One:One: Mail letter #Mail letter #11 to members . to members . Enclose tithing tract.Enclose tithing tract. Enlist persons to share tithing Enlist persons to share tithing

testimonies on the testimonies on the 22 Sundays. Sundays.

11 week before Sunday week before Sunday One: One: Mail letter #Mail letter #22 to members . to members . Enclose envelopes. Enclose envelopes. Lead preparation meeting with Lead preparation meeting with

SS leaders.SS leaders.

Share tithing testimonies in SS.Share tithing testimonies in SS.

Highlight the Highlight the Test the Lord – Tithe Test the Lord – Tithe Sunday offering.Sunday offering.

Distribute tithing tract in worship.Distribute tithing tract in worship.

Share tithing testimony in worship.Share tithing testimony in worship.

Preach tithing sermon in worship.Preach tithing sermon in worship.

Special SS lesson on tithing (optional).Special SS lesson on tithing (optional).

Share tithing testimonies in SS.Share tithing testimonies in SS.Distribute tithing tract and Distribute tithing tract and

commitment cards. commitment cards. Share tithing testimony in worship.Share tithing testimony in worship.Preach tithing commitment sermon Preach tithing commitment sermon

in worship.in worship.Lead a commitment to tithe Lead a commitment to tithe

response.response.

Mail letterMail letter ##33 to the members. to the members.

Express thanks to members for their Express thanks to members for their response .response .

Give a report on the offering results.Give a report on the offering results.From Sunday One - offering results.From Sunday One - offering results.From Sunday Two - number of From Sunday Two - number of

commitments to tithe.commitments to tithe.

“ “Honor the Lord with Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the your wealth, with the

firstfruits…”firstfruits…” (Proverbs 3:9)(Proverbs 3:9)

A three Sunday plan that focuses on tithing A three Sunday plan that focuses on tithing as a biblical guide for giving. as a biblical guide for giving.

All members are encouraged to bring at least All members are encouraged to bring at least a tithe a tithe (10%) (10%) of their income each Sunday.of their income each Sunday.

Helps establish the priority and discipline of Helps establish the priority and discipline of giving the “first tenth” to the Lord.giving the “first tenth” to the Lord.

Offerings received are for on-going budget Offerings received are for on-going budget needs of the church.needs of the church.

Preparations should be made in advance for Preparations should be made in advance for the best results.the best results.

Distribute tithing SS lessons for Sunday One.Distribute tithing SS lessons for Sunday One.

Mail a letter to every family about the intent Mail a letter to every family about the intent and plan for the “Honor the Lord – Tithe” and plan for the “Honor the Lord – Tithe” emphasis. emphasis.

Enclose envelopes with the letter.Enclose envelopes with the letter.

Have additional envelopes available in Have additional envelopes available in church pew racks and SS classes.church pew racks and SS classes.

Teach the tithing lesson.Teach the tithing lesson.Pastor or staff member share Pastor or staff member share tithing testimony in worship.tithing testimony in worship.

Distribute tithing tract in worship.Distribute tithing tract in worship.Preach sermon, “Faithful Preach sermon, “Faithful Stewards Honor the Lord”.Stewards Honor the Lord”.

Have a church leader share a tithing Have a church leader share a tithing testimony in worship.testimony in worship.

Distribute tithing tract in worship.Distribute tithing tract in worship.

Present tithing skit/drama in worship.Present tithing skit/drama in worship.

Preach tithing sermon, “How Your Tithes Preach tithing sermon, “How Your Tithes Encourage the Church”.Encourage the Church”.

Youth member share tithing Youth member share tithing testimony in worship.testimony in worship.

Distribute tithing tract in worship.Distribute tithing tract in worship.

Preach tithing sermon, “Tithing Preach tithing sermon, “Tithing Demonstrates Our Gratitude to God”.Demonstrates Our Gratitude to God”.

Plan an appropriate commitment Plan an appropriate commitment response for all persons committing response for all persons committing to tithe.to tithe.

Use monthly tithing posters and Use monthly tithing posters and leaflets.leaflets.

Plan quarterly Plan quarterly Challenge to Tithe Challenge to Tithe Sundays.Sundays.

Tithing is only a part of what the Bible teaches about Tithing is only a part of what the Bible teaches about giving.giving.

To accept the tithe as a starting point and to move To accept the tithe as a starting point and to move beyond it is important for a committed follower of beyond it is important for a committed follower of Christ.Christ.

Strengthen your church’s giving through use of colorful Strengthen your church’s giving through use of colorful year-round tithing posters and matching bulletin year-round tithing posters and matching bulletin inserts. inserts.

If posters and inserts aren’t available:If posters and inserts aren’t available: Select an annual theme; “Select an annual theme; “Why I Tithe” or “I Tithe BecauseWhy I Tithe” or “I Tithe Because…”…” Have a member share a tithing testimony on the first Sunday each month.Have a member share a tithing testimony on the first Sunday each month. Make a brief comment about tithing before receiving the offering every SundayMake a brief comment about tithing before receiving the offering every Sunday ..

Select four key Sundays throughout Select four key Sundays throughout the year to plan and promote tithing.the year to plan and promote tithing.

Make each Sunday distinctive Make each Sunday distinctive by:by:Key Sunday One: Key Sunday One: Use tithing testimoniesUse tithing testimoniesKey Sunday Three:Key Sunday Three:Preach a tithing sermonPreach a tithing sermon

Key Sunday Two:Key Sunday Two:Distribute tithing Distribute tithing

tractstractsKey Sunday Four: Key Sunday Four: Use a tithing drama Use a tithing drama

or videoor video

We must not neglect teaching We must not neglect teaching believers to give a tithe or believers to give a tithe or

more of their income more of their income through the through the

church.church.