How can you give back to the Lord?

Time

You can give of your time in the many areas of our Acts Ministry.   Giving of your time is giving of yourself.  That makes God pleased with us.  

Talents

 Use your "special talent" and do something productive for the Lord.  * All of us have special skills.  God wants to fill us with his Spirit so we will use them for his Glory.  Think about your special talents and abilities and the ways you could use them for God's work in the world.  A talent must be used or it will be diminished.     

Tithes

Tithe - One tenth of any property or produce.

Deuteronomy 14:22,23
    * The bible makes the purpose of tithing very clear - to put God first in our lives.  We are to give God the first and best of what we earn.  For example, what we do first with our money shows what we value most.  Giving the first part of our paycheck to God immediately focuses our attention on him.  It also reminds us that all we have belongs to him.  A habit of regular tithing can keep God at the top of our priority list and give us a proper perspective on everything else we have.  

2 Corinthians 9:6-8
    * People may hesitate to give generously to God if they worry about having enough money left over to meet their own needs.  Paul assured the Corinthians that God was able to meet their needs.  The person who gives only a little will receive only a little in return.  Don't let a lack of faith keep you from giving freely and generously.   

2 Corinthians 8:12
   * How do you decide how much to give?  What about differences in the financial resources Christians have?  One of the principles that Paul gives is:  each person should give in proportion to what God has given him or her (9:10)  God gives to us so that we can give to others.  Paul also says that we should give of what we have, not what we don't have.  Sacrificial giving must be responsible.  
    * Balance of tithing and other responsibilities:  Paul want believers to give generously, but not to the extent that those who depend on the givers (their families, for example) must go without having their basic needs met.  Give until it hurts, but don't give so that it hurts your family and/or relatives who need your financial support. 

 2 Corinthians 9:12-15
    * Paul emphasizes the spiritual rewards for those who give generously to God's work.  We should not expect to become wealthy through giving.  Those who receive your gifts will be helped, will praise God, and will pray for you.  As you bless others, you will be blessed.  

* Copied from the Life Application Study Bible

Note to our friends and family in our church community:

You may have had a loved one who attended Unity and you would like to make a contribution in their memory or if you are just interested in helping to support the ministries of Unity Baptist Church, you can mail your contribution to:

Unity Baptist Church
Post Office Box 80683
Simpsonville, SC 29680