Stewardship, Finance, and Personnel is a ministry area that encourages the church family to realize that all we are and all we have is a gift from God. We therefore aim to be good stewards of our energies, time, gift, skills, talents, and resources in service to Christ. We develop and present to Session yearly budget geared to maximize our financial stewardship. And through evaluation, we encourage and challenge our vocational staff to excellence.

What Does God's Word Say About The Tithe?

What is the tithe? It is the "gateway for the believer into the covenant of blessings." In the Hebrew "maaser" or "maasrah," is translated tenth, or tenth part, and in Greek "apodekatoo" and in both, it means a payment or giving or receiving of the tenth.

The tithe is that tenth of our income that we give to God, which enables Him to move on our behalf in the area of blessings. The Bible records numerous accounts of man tithing to God. God is the creator of everything that exists. He owns everything and we are simply stewards of what we have been entrusted with. The tithe principle is this; "He gives unto us, we give back to Him one-tenth of all that He has blessed us with."

To read more you can find this article by Pastor Eddie Cude at http://www.bible.com/answers/atithe.html

How can I use my resources God's way?

If you want to learn more about managing your finances and using your resources in a way that pleases God and enriches your life, check out Crown Financial Ministries. Crown's mission is "Equipping people worldwide to learn, apply, and teach God's financial principles so they may know Christ more intimately, be free to serve Him, and help fund the Great Commission."

Thanks to all those who give.

"So let each one give as he proposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver."
2 Corinthians 9:7

We are grateful to all those who have cheerfully given to the work and welfare of the Kirk of the Lakes Prebyterian Church. We are excited about the opportunities of this year and are determined to face its challenges as we seek God's Will for our church.