Most Given by a Few

Last week I shared some startling statistics on debt in America. This week the stats are about financial giving in the church.

• 50% of support is given by 10% of people
• 30% is given by 10%
• 10% is given by 30%
• 10% is given by 50%

What's startling is that 80% of our support comes from only 10% of our people and, 33% give nothing at all. I don't know where you are in those percentages, but I do know that all of us are called to give to this church we love.

Personally I enjoy the practice of tithing, or giving 10% to the church. It's certainly not the only way to give, but I have found it to be a great way to live.

90% managed for good + 10% returned to God = 100% +

We will wrap up our Annual Pledge Drive this Sunday. If you need a pledge card you can access it here. Pray about your giving. Listen for what you're called to give. Choose to be obedient. Then complete the card and bring it to church with you Sunday, or email it to me.

And remember, if you are an official member of Cornerstone, you pledged to support the church with your time, talent, treasure, and truth. Use this card to recommit to God and your church. Let's turn these statistics upside down and get right with our giving. We will be blessed, our church will be blessed, and we will be able to bless others. That's God's plan for us. I hope to see you Sunday at 10:45am or you can watch our live broadcast.

Rev Sandy, Pastor