Giving
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
- Matthew 6:21
Why we give.
God is our provider. He promises in Matthew 6:33 to provide for our needs. The Bible teaches that everything we have comes from God and belongs to Him. Psalm 24:1 says, “The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” Therefore, we are stewards of what God has given to us, and our finances should be a tool to help people find and follow Jesus.
Questions about giving
Each week, people in central South Dakota are finding and following Jesus through New Life Church. Through the faithful giving of people in our church community, we are able to help people in need, provide discipleship that allows people to grow in their faith, and invite people to find a relationship with Jesus that changes their lives. We believe God has incredible plans for using our church as a tool for light in our region, and we are grateful for your prayer and financial generosity that makes it possible!
What is tithing?
By definition, the word “tithe” means one tenth of one’s income that is given to the church to support their work. When you tithe, you give one-tenth or 10% of your earnings. We first see tithing in the Old Testament when Abraham gave one-tenth of his war-earnings to the high priest. In the New Testament, Jesus talks about financial stewardship of as an indication of trustworthiness with spiritual things. Everything we have belongs to God and our tithe is giving back to God what is already His for the investment of reaching more people with Jesus’ message of hope.
What does the Bible say about tithing and giving?
We recognize that Jesus talked more about giving than He did on any other subject. Matthew 6:21 says, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Together, we work as a church to reach the lost. Malachi 3:10 says, “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.” The storehouse today is the local church you are attending. By partnering our monies together, God’s work is done more effectively.
What is the difference between a tithe and an offering?
Tithing (10%) is the starting point of giving. Offerings are gifts given above the tithe.
What are my giving dollars used for?
We recognize that Jesus talked more about giving than He did on any other subject. Matthew 6:21 says, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Together, we work as a church to reach the lost. Malachi 3:10 says, “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.” The storehouse today is the local church you are attending. By partnering our monies together, God’s work is done more effectively.
Ways To Give
Give Online
You can give securely from our website, app, or QR code, and easily select the fund that you wish to give to. With our partner Subsplash, you can even set up reoccurring giving for your convenience.
Give In Person
Next to most seats in the auditorium are giving envelopes that can be filled out and placed in the giving boxes mounted outside of the auditorium and next to the front office. Each of the giving boxes also has connect cards and envelopes.
Mail A Check
All giving, regardless of campus, is sent to our Pierre campus. Mailing address is 1120 N Harrison Ave, Pierre SD 57501