Financial Update

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

- Matthew 6:21

OroNaz Church Financial Update: March
Our Church Year runs from March to February

Projected budget
March 2024-February 2025
Projected budget March 2025-February 2026: $637,218
Needed for March 2025 $53,102
Giving for March 2025 $57,912
Expenses paid in March 2025 $40,358

Needed Year to Date $53,102
Giving Year to Date $57,912
Expenses Paid Year to Date $40,358

Shares for Others Paid Year to Date
World Evangelism Fund $3,158
Nazarene Benefits $1,158
Education $1,448
District Ministries $2,896

What is the difference between a tithe and an offering?

Tithe: The Biblical principle of tithe comes from the Old Testament, where Abraham paid tithes to Melchizedek (Genesis 14:20; Hebrews 7:6); and Jacob vowed unto the Lord and said, "Of all that you give me I will give you a tenth" (Genesis 28:22). The word “tithe” means “tenth.” The tithe has a reference to ownership, that we return to the one who owns everything a portion of what he has given to us. The Bible talks about the neglect of this duty, where it was sternly rebuked by the prophets (Amos 4:4; Malachi 3:8-10). It cannot be affirmed that the Old Testament law of tithes is binding on the Christian Church, however, the principle of this law remains, and is incorporated in the gospel (1 Corinthians 9:13-14); and so our motivation that compels us to be generous givers, as followers of Christ, is greater now than in Old Testament times; as Christians, we should go beyond the ancient Hebrew obligation in consecrating both ourselves and our possessions to God. Tithing becomes part of our worship to the Lord.
Offering: Giving above and beyond the tithe is considered an offering. The Bible doesn’t command us to give offerings, but it does encourage us to give generously, and offerings—since they aren’t required—reflect the generosity in our hearts. Until the tithe is met, an offering cannot be given.

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