GENEROSITY @HOME

Bethel Church is a disciple-making community helping the

spiritually hungry experience and proclaim the life-changing

power of Jesus Christ.

B E T H E L C H U R C H

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

Matthew 6:21

The First 10%: Giving as a floor, not a ceiling

The first 10% of everything we earn we give to God. We can give more as we are able, but this 10% is the first step.

The Next 10%: Saving for an unknown future

The next 10% we save to ensure financial stability when emergencies

arise or retirement begins.

The Remaining 80%: Living within your means

The remaining 80% is what we have to spend on groceries, bills, leisure, etc.

Anything left over we can give or save.

1 0 – 1 0 – 8 0 P R I N C I P L E

M O V I N G TO W A R D J E S U S I N G I V I N G

Stress → Stewardship Envy → Gratitude

Materialism → Contentment Stinginess → Obedience

B E T H E L C H U R C H 2702 30th Ave. S., Fargo, ND 58103

(701) 232–4476 bethelfc.com

@Home is a ministry of Bethel Church equipping families to move toward Jesus together.

R E S O U R C E S The Treasure Principle

Randy Alcorn

Money, Possessions and Eternity

Randy Alcorn

When Helping Hurts

Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert

F R O M “ T R E A S U R E ” 1. God owns everything; I’m His

money manager.

2. My heart always goes where I put

God’s money.

3. Heaven—the New Earth, not the

present one—is my home.

4. I should live today not for the dot,

but for the line.

5. Giving is the only antidote to

Materialism.

6. God prospers me not to raise my

standard of living, but to raise my

standard of giving.

W H Y A N D H O W TO G I V E

In 2 Corinthians 9:6b–7, Paul writes, “Whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” We give not to manipulate God or because He obligates

us, but because we love to obey our great God who has given us everything we have.

GIVING YOUR TIME:

Here at Bethel Church, there are plenty of opportunities to get connected, from Growth Groups to ministries to men, women, children, students, etc. Visit bethelfc.com to learn more.

GIVING YOUR TALENTS:

There are countless places to serve in our church (bethelfc.com/serve), in our community (bethelfc.com/serving-in-the-community), and even across the globe through mission trips(bethelfc.com/ministries/outreach/go-teams).

GIVING YOUR TREASURES:

From Sunday morning services in North Dakota to water wells in Mozambique, these ministries are made possible through the generous giving of our church family. Give through our offering boxes, electronic kiosk, or online.

Building Community Discipling Others

Serving the Church Helping the Needy

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