A FOURSQUARE
INTERNATIONAL CHURCH
We approach giving tithes and offerings different than most churches. We believe the Lord directs when and how much we give.
Therefore, we don't pass a basket at TRC. Instead, we have placed a box at the back of the sanctuary by the door for checks and cash. People can also give through Tithely.com or the QR code.
Why Do We Give?
Our philosophy on giving, whether it is a tithe to help meet the needs within the church body, or a donation we give to help support humanitarian endeavors, remains the same: Never give out of guilt or compulsion. God's Word tells us He loves a generous and "cheerful giver", expecting nothing in return.
That should be said for any of the ways we give: with money, with our time or with our talent.
God is the ultimate Giver who gave the most precious gift imaginable - His Son Jesus - to die on the cross for our sins and to be raised from the dead.
The gospel of Christ transforms our lives. When we learn to give generously, it changes us, making us more like our generous Giver.
Give Generously
As Paul encouraged the church in the city of Corinth, he shared how generous the churches were in giving. He says, "For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability." (2 Cor. 8:3)
He then follows up his encouragements by saying, "Whoever sow sparingly will reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously." (2 Cor. 9:6)
Instead of prescribing a certain amount or percent, the New Testament churches were simply encouraged to give generously.
Give Consistently
One goal of giving is to realign the giver's heart to the things of God, over the things of this world. It's a declaration that God is first in our lives, before anything else. In order for this declaration to be effective, one should give consistently.
In Paul's first letter to the church in Corinth, he writes, "On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income" (1 Cor. 16:2). The church was encouraged to set aside an amount of money to give each week. The goal is not for this to be a new "rule" every church goer must follow, but a general principle to encourage consistent giving.
Give Joyfully
If God desires a person's heart, then the heart with which a person gives matters. Paul again writes, "Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." (2 Cor. 9:7) Paul notes that giving should not be done "reluctantly" or "under compulsion". Another version of text says, "grudgingly". Instead, the follower of Jesus should joyfully engage in giving.
How to Give
Check/Cash
Good old fashioned way, we have an offering box, as well as donation boxes around the building for your convenience where you can leave your gift. If you would like to drop us a check in the mail our address is:
THE ROCK CHURCH
150 Baldwin Creek Road, Lander
Moved to Volunteer
If you are the type of person who loves to get in there and get your hands dirty, how about volunteering! The more volunteers we have, the more hours we can open the TRC Life Center! By opening our doors throughout the week, those families in Lander and the surrounding area can come to play...FREE OF CHARGE. We will no longer charge a fee to come and play!
We pray it will become a safe place to hang out for all ages.
