Giving to the Lord- Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Bible say about giving?
What happens to the tithes and offerings I give to the Lord at Creekside?
How are Creekside funds managed?
Are my gifts to Creekside confidential?
What Creekside funds can I contribute to?
What does the Bible say about giving?
"There you shall bring your burnt offerings, your sacrifices, your tithes, the contribution of your hand, your votive offerings, your freewill offerings, and the firstborn of your herd and of your flock. There also you and your households shall eat before the LORD your God, and rejoice in all your undertakings in which the LORD your God has Blessed you. Deut. 12:6-7
Honor the LORD from your wealth and from the first of all your produce; so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. Prov. 3:10-11
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven...; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matt. 6:19-21
Other verses about giving...
Deuteronomy 16:10 (give in proportion to the blessings given to you)
Psalm 50:9-12 (God owns everything)
Romans 12:13 (contribute to the needs of the saints)
2 Corinthians 8:1-5 (the joy of giving to the Lord)
Hebrews 13:16 (God is pleased when we share with others)
What happens to the tithes and offerings I give to the Lord at Creekside?
The earth is the Lord's and everything in it, the world and all who live in it; Psalm 24:1
Your tithes and offerings to the Lord at Creekside support the member-approved fiscal-year budget. The largest portion of the current budget goes toward fixed expenses which include building and grounds, maintenance contracts and salaries for our pastors and staff. Approximately ten percent of the budget supports worldwide missions and local outreach. All remaining gifts received support and expand ministry programs for adults, youth, children and the community.
How are Creekside funds managed?
The Creekside financial resources are prayerfully managed by the ministry staff with oversight by the church Business Administrator, Elder Treasurer and the entire Creekside Finance and Human Resources Team.
Are my gifts to Creekside confidential?
But when you give to someone, don't tell your left hand what your right hand is doing. Matt. 6:3
Creekside Community Church respects the Bible's command that all who give to the Lord shall give with complete anonymity. Only a select team of counters and our church Business Administrator and/or bookkeeper have access to gifts or giving records.
On at least a yearly basis, all donors will be sent a Contribution Statement, regardless of the size of the gifts. To receive a current statement of giving at any time, or if you have questions regarding the tax deductibility of your donation, please contact Meredith Wolfe in the Business Office.
What Creekside funds can I contribute to?
Donations made to Creekside are accepted for unrestricted use. Should you choose, donations may also be accepted for established restricted funds. The current Creekside funds are as follows:
The Creekside General Fund provides for the operating needs of the church as outlined in the budget. All gifts will be applied to the General Fund unless otherwise r equested by the donor.
The Building/Property Fund is designed to cover the needs of the Creekside facilities and grounds above the operating budget. This fund may be used, for example, to provide new playground equipment, paint the church or replace an aging furnace in the worship center.
The Mercy Fund provides assistance to Creekside members, attenders and others with one-time or ongoing financial needs. All disbursements from this fund are approved in advance by the Mercy Team.
The Creekside Student Scholarship Fund provides backing for students or children who wish to attend Creekside camps or missions trips and require financial assistance.
To give a gift to a specific fund, please write the name of the fund on the memo portion of your check. If giving electronically, designate your gift using the memo field. All undesignated gifts are deposited into the general fund.
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