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Big-Give This Past Weekend at Origin Church
Posted: October 24, 2011 in Giving, UncategorizedTags: Big-Give, gleaning for the world, news channel 9 chattanooga, origin church, ringgold, soles for souls, times free press, tornado relief
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We ask that you really pray for God to move and allow us an “easy yoke” this week. Our team is very excited and the emotions in all of us are high, in many ways. We have a number of needs as we come down this stretch. If you are praying about or thinking about [...]
In planting a new church, I’ve discovered there are some common misconceptions worth “busting:” 1. Myth: Outside friends and organizations cover all expenses for the first couple of years. Fact: There are a few visionary families around the U.S. who will partner with launching churches like ours serious enough to leverage their own relationships, time, [...]
I love the thought of developing a culture of generosity in our church. There’s no doubt that God is calling us as Christ-followers to share what we have. Sometimes that means giving to the local church, sometimes that means giving to the world’s poor through incredible organizations around the world, and sometimes that means giving as [...]
Churches Be Encouraged!
Posted: December 22, 2008 in GivingTags: Economic Crisis, Giving, money, recession
A poor economy doesn’t always mean less cash for the collection plate, according to a study by the Christian research group Empty Tomb Inc., which found that in six recessions since 1968, donations by church members declined in three and increased in three. God has ways………still sends manna! Keep the dream alive!
If a person is 72.5 years old, they can no longer leave their money in an IRA without taking mandatory withdrawals. They can give, without being taxed, directly from their IRA to the church up to $100K for the next two years. If you know someone, pass this word along; it could benefit a lot of [...]
Dave Ramsey on Practices
Posted: December 19, 2008 in GivingTags: Giving, non-profits, offering, tithe
Dear Dave, As a Christian, I always give to my church. I was wondering if you think it’s okay to also give to local causes, such as animal shelters, scholarship funds and other things. Annie Dear Annie, Certainly, it’s okay. I think people should give to lots of different things if they’ve been blessed. As [...]
This goes out to our launch teamers and their GENEROSITY these 5 months! Everybody is beginning to tithe and give, already, and this is the kind of culture of generosity this church will be founded upon. I can tell you, God has special plans in store for you and it’s not at all, what Origin [...]
It’s been our pleasure this Christmas season at Origin Church to respond in generosity to a big need for a former Georgia State Highway Patrolman who lost his home two Sundays ago to a fire, while his family was attending church. As we give, God lives more deeply inside all of us. It always feels [...]
We set out on this venture trusting and placing faith. There are so many out there looking for a great place to invest in God’s work; this is ONE of them: www.originchurchchristmas.com You can help us make a difference even though you might not be able to be here physically. All of the catalog is [...]
