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How much do you put in the offering?

Discussion in 'Polls Forum' started by Ben W, Dec 20, 2004.

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How much do you put in the weekly offering? (Average)

  1. Nothing

    1 vote(s)
    2.3%

  2. Less than a Dollar

    1 vote(s)
    2.3%

  3. $1 - $5

    1 vote(s)
    2.3%

  4. $6 - $10

    3 vote(s)
    6.8%

  5. $11 - $20

    4 vote(s)
    9.1%

  6. $21 - $30

    8 vote(s)
    18.2%

  7. $31 - $40

    3 vote(s)
    6.8%

  8. $41 - $50

    3 vote(s)
    6.8%

  9. $51 - $60

    4 vote(s)
    9.1%

  10. $61 - $75

    1 vote(s)
    2.3%

  11. $76 - $100

    15 vote(s)
    34.1%

  12. More than $100

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. Ben W

    Ben W Active Member
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    What is the approximate weekly value of your contribution to the offering at church?
     
    #1 Ben W, Dec 20, 2004
  2. Joseph_Botwinick

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    It actually varies from week to week as I get paid one week and my wife gets her check the next and there is a big difference in the sakaries (I make a lot more). On the weeks that I get paid, the tithe is substantially greater.

    Joseph Botwinick
     
    #2 Joseph_Botwinick, Dec 20, 2004
  3. Turpius

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    Were you assuming US dollars or Aussie dollars, Ben? ;)
     
    #3 Turpius, Dec 20, 2004
  4. I Am Blessed 24

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    I couldn't vote because you didn't have "other".

    I'm like Joseph. My husband gets paid every week. I get paid for my school crossing job every two weeks and from my paper routes once a month.

    So it varies from week to week...

    Actually, this is a rather personal question and is between each person and God.

    I'll be surprised if anyone gives you a $ amount.

    §ue
     
    #4 I Am Blessed 24, Dec 20, 2004
  5. following-Him

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    Sue,

    I agree with your comment. I felt that I couldn't answer because I would be uncomfortable about encouraging boasting.

    I do think it is important to tithe our income but I also think that it is between the individual and the Lord.

    Blessings

    Sheila
     
    #5 following-Him, Dec 20, 2004
  6. Johnv

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    I tithe. I put in 5% of my paycheck (I get paid every two weeks). However, I have also tithed via electronic banking. But there's something to be said for the act of physically putting the envelope in the basket.
     
    #6 Johnv, Dec 20, 2004
  7. Salty

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    My main job, I get paid weekly, my as-needed-by-the-boss part time job pays bi-weekly, I rec a monthly VA check, my driving classes dependent when I teach a class and then....
    Well, anyways, I just put all the money in the bank, then do my bills ect once a month. So all I did was figure up my income for the month multipy by 3 and then divide by 13 to get a weekly average.

    Remember some months have 4 weeks others have 5.
     
    #7 Salty, Dec 20, 2004
  8. SaggyWoman

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    My monetary value changes from week to week.

    My attitude on giving is the same every week.
     
    #8 SaggyWoman, Dec 20, 2004
  9. Ben W

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    The idea is to take the amount that you would give over 1 year, divide it by 52 and post the average amount. [​IMG]
     
    #9 Ben W, Dec 21, 2004
  10. I Am Blessed 24

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    We tithe 10% and give offerings above that.

    The $ amount is not important, nor is it anyone's business...
     
    #10 I Am Blessed 24, Dec 21, 2004
  11. Ben W

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    What is it that stops us being completey open about everything in church? Should ir really bother us if another member or members of the congregation know the dollar value of what we contribute?
     
    #11 Ben W, Dec 21, 2004
  12. I Am Blessed 24

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    It doesn't bother me, but I would hate to make anyone feel bad. I also think it would be in bad taste to say "I give this amount". It sounds like boasting to me.

    Besides, being a tither does not a good Christian make. Remember the Pharisees?

    Why would we want or need anyone to know about our tithing but God?

    Our pastor does not want people to know who tithes and who doesn't lest anyone give preference...
     
    #12 I Am Blessed 24, Dec 21, 2004
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    Ben,

    Why do you care and what makes you think it is any of your business? This is a personal issue between people and God and really isn't any of your business.

    Joseph Botwinick
     
    #13 Joseph_Botwinick, Dec 21, 2004
  14. HappyG

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    Should pastor's be informed on what individuals give in their congregation?

    Answer: yes
     
    #14 HappyG, Dec 21, 2004
  15. I Am Blessed 24

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    I disagree and so does my Pastor.

    There is no reason for him to know and he prefers not to know...

    He is informed about the total offerings for any certain day, certainly, because he has a budget to maintain, but he has no need to know who gave what or how much...
     
    #15 I Am Blessed 24, Dec 21, 2004
  16. Joseph_Botwinick

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    Agree with Sue.

    It is really nobody's business except for that person, God, perhaps the Church accountant, and the IRS.

    Joseph Botwinick
     
    #16 Joseph_Botwinick, Dec 21, 2004
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    I think it varies. Some people make 100k a year while others make 13 to 14k. I put in ten percent and add more at other times.

    In Christ,

    Brooks
     
    #17 untangled, Dec 21, 2004
  18. SaggyWoman

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    Why should we do this?
     
    #18 SaggyWoman, Dec 21, 2004
  19. Johnv

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    Whew, I'm glad to hear someone else say that. I can't believe how many people will blatantly ask how much (dollarwise) I put in the plate. I tithe, and I also give offerings. The rest, imo, is non of anyone's business.
     
    #19 Johnv, Dec 21, 2004
  20. NaasPreacher (C4K)

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    I wish there had been a "None of your business" option in the poll
     
    #20 NaasPreacher (C4K), Dec 21, 2004
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