90 + 10 = 100+

No, this Sunday is not a math lesson. It's a spiritual law lesson. When we manage the 90% of God's money that we get to keep, and we give back the 10% God calls us to invest in the church, God blesses our obedience and faithfulness and we reap 100% plus. I know this to be true from my life experience and that of many others. I believe it will be true for you as well.

A common myth that some Christians believe is: There is no way 90% after tithing is more than 100% not tithing. All I can say is those who believe that have never tithed. This is the one matter in which we are told we can test God. So if you have never tried it, I challenge you to prayerfully consider testing God for God has never failed that test. 

November is when we conduct our annual Stewardship Campaign and this year it will last for two weeks only. This Sunday I am focusing on how to manage the 90% of God's money that we are called to keep. If you have mastered that challenge then consider volunteering to mentor someone who wants to learn those skills. Just email me and let me know if you want to help.

And to those who complain that all the church talks about or wants is money, all I can say is that we are following in the footsteps of Jesus, who talked much about money:

• Sixteen of the thirty-eight parables were concerned with how to handle money and possessions.
• In the Gospels, an amazing one out of ten verses (288 in all) deal directly with the subject of money.
• The Bible offers 500 verses on prayer, less than 500 verses on faith, but more than 2,000 verses on money and possessions. [Howard L. Dayton, Jr., Leadership, Vol. 2, no. 2.]

Cornerstone has stood at a crossroad for way too long now. The choice is to continue as we are going and barely survive, or grow in the number of people who choose obedience in the giving of their tithes and offerings and thrive. To that end I have set the following goals:

• 5 new First-time Givers
• 2 new Financial Leaders in high-capacity giving
• 2 new Business Owners willing to give
• 15 new Online Givers
• 15 new Volunteers Wednesday Night
• 2 new Ministry Areas Leaders
• 5 new Ministry Team Leaders
• 10 new commitments to spend time with God daily

So pray and then listen - you may hear God calling you! And if you cannot afford to tithe, be sure to be at church Sunday, or watch the broadcast through our website. It is God's desire to bless your time, talent, treasure, and truth...test God now and see!

Rev Sandy, Pastor