Why we give
We give because God owns it all.
We give because God gave it all.
We give because Christ is our treasure and heaven our hope.
We give because it forms our hearts.
We give because he is worthy.
We give because God gave it all.
We give because Christ is our treasure and heaven our hope.
We give because it forms our hearts.
We give because he is worthy.
"Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
— 2 Corinthians 9:7
Giving isn't a way to earn merit with God or pay it forward for a future blessing. Giving should come as a response. We give because God gave. God has been incredibly generous toward us. He has lavishly given us life, breath, beauty, love, joy. But the supreme example of his generosity is the sacrificial giving of his own Son in the gospel. The gospel makes us generous people. People who joyfully give of their time, talent and treasure for the glory of God and the good of others.
"Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
— Matthew 6:21
God does not need our money. He wants our hearts. More than almost anything else, how we steward our money reveals what we trust and visibly demonstrates what we worship.
When we give generously, we are saying: “My worth is not in what I own. My hope is not in what I accumulate. Christ is my treasure.”
What matters first and foremost in our giving is not the amount, but our posture. We don’t give reluctantly or under compulsion, but cheerfully (2 Cor 9:7), with a clear conscience. Generosity should not be motivated by external pressure. It flows from and results in deep, genuine joy.
When we give generously, we are saying: “My worth is not in what I own. My hope is not in what I accumulate. Christ is my treasure.”
What matters first and foremost in our giving is not the amount, but our posture. We don’t give reluctantly or under compulsion, but cheerfully (2 Cor 9:7), with a clear conscience. Generosity should not be motivated by external pressure. It flows from and results in deep, genuine joy.
Generosity does something in us. It breaks the subtle power money can hold over our hearts. It weakens idols and trains us to trust.
We are all prone to close our hands, believing that more will make us secure. Generosity gently loosens our grip on the things of earth. When we give generously, it weans us off our propensity for self-reliance and self-security, and reminds us that our true treasure is in heaven. Our open hands are then free to receive God’s grace afresh.
Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). For the Christian, giving brings both present and eternal gain. There is a return on investment as we store up treasure where moth and rust cannot destroy (Matt. 6:19). Generosity is as much about what God wants to do in us as what he wants to do through us.
We are all prone to close our hands, believing that more will make us secure. Generosity gently loosens our grip on the things of earth. When we give generously, it weans us off our propensity for self-reliance and self-security, and reminds us that our true treasure is in heaven. Our open hands are then free to receive God’s grace afresh.
Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). For the Christian, giving brings both present and eternal gain. There is a return on investment as we store up treasure where moth and rust cannot destroy (Matt. 6:19). Generosity is as much about what God wants to do in us as what he wants to do through us.
God is at work in the world - gathering a people, advancing his kingdom, and glorifying his Son. At the center of God’s work is the local church: a gathered community of believers, making disciples of Jesus.
When we give to the church, we are not funding a religious organization; we are joining the mission of the risen Christ. While there are many good causes in the world to support, there is only one expression of Christ’s body. Generosity is an indispensable aspect of gospel ministry. Our giving supports discipleship, funds mercy ministries, fuels church planting, and frees up laborers for the harvest. Through giving, we participate in making the real Jesus known in our church, our city, and around the world.
When we give to the church, we are not funding a religious organization; we are joining the mission of the risen Christ. While there are many good causes in the world to support, there is only one expression of Christ’s body. Generosity is an indispensable aspect of gospel ministry. Our giving supports discipleship, funds mercy ministries, fuels church planting, and frees up laborers for the harvest. Through giving, we participate in making the real Jesus known in our church, our city, and around the world.
Ways to Give
In Service
During our Sunday morning gathering you can give by dropping donations in one of the giving boxes by the Connect Desk.
Online
You can give safely and securely online through the Planning Center Giving platform either on our website or on the Church Center App. The process is simple and easy. Once you set up a user account you can give through a one-time donation or connect to a payment method for recurring donations. Your gifts are tax deductible and you will be emailed as soon as the gift is received.
By Mail
Simply send your check to Summit Christian Fellowship:
PO Box 574
Puyallup, WA 98371
PO Box 574
Puyallup, WA 98371