But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.  Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.  And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
(2Co. 9:6-8)

The Biblical View of Tithing:

A Biblical approach to giving is directed in part by the principle of the tithe or tenth. While this was particularly for the provision of the Priests and Levites in the Mosaic Law, the principle is also found in Jacob’s vow to the Lord (Genesis 28:20-22) and Abraham paying tithes to Melchisedec (Genesis 14:20).

In the Old Testament, the tithe was only part of the financial giving that believers gave to the work of the Lord. In addition, there were various offerings that addressed other needs. For example, there were additional tithes (Deuteronomy 14:22-27, 28-29) and every sacrifice was at a financial cost, offerings were made when the godly made vows to the Lord, offerings for building the tabernacle and temple (1 Chronicles 29:12-13), and freewill offerings (Leviticus 22:23, Deuteronomy 12:17).

In each Biblical revival you see a returning to faithful tithing (Hezekiah, Josiah, and Ezra).  Each time God's nation began to 'love their idol money or luxury above God there was backsliding in the practice of tithing.  The OT ends in Malachi 3 with some fierce accusations of the LORD against His people.  One of them is regarding tithing.  Malachi calls it 'robbing God' when we withhold from Him the tithe.  That is how serious God calls it when we withhold from Him what by right is His, even though 'every cattle on the hills is His.'  Note also the promise in Mal. 3:10.  Only three times is that phrase 'windows of heaven' used in the Bible.  (In the Flood; in 2 Kings 7:2 with regard to food; and here in Malachi.) 

While the New Testament does not speak particularly of the tithe, there is no reason to think that our level of giving should be lower. Jesus speaks about the practice of tithing in the context of hypocrisy in Matt. 23:23.  But notice that after He pointed out that judgment, mercy and faith are the most important aspects of our spiritual devotion to God and moral obedience among men, that He adds, 'and not to leave the other (i.e. tithing) undone.' In 1 Cor. 16:1-2 Paul refers to the collections to be made on the first day of the week and his phraseology is in the spirit of tithing, 'every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him..."  That's exactly how the Israelite would do it each time there was another harvest or further income received.  He would lay in store ... until he went to the temple to pass it on to the Levites. In vain will you find a NT reference where tithing is told to be ended! Rather, God having given us the unspeakable gift of His Son, we have an even greater motive toward liberality in giving (2 Corinthians 9).

 

Friends and Supporters of the Congregation:

Next to the Lord, we humbly thank you for your generosity and support.

 

Ways in which you can donate:

1. Use the donation box at the back of the sanctuary. Cash and cheques accepted.

2. E-transfers to offerings@noblefordpresbyterian.ca (Unless noted otherwise on memo line, all donations are considered General Fund)

3. Using the "Give" button below, make an one-time or recurring donation via Tithe.ly (Please note, Tithe.ly charges a transaction fee)

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Specific Causes that may be of interest beyond the daily operations of the congregation:

• Support the Mission Work in Nuevo Laredo with Rev Brent Evans and his family. (Please contact us if you would like to donate directly)
• Foreign Missions (France, Portugal, Spain, Sri Lanka)
• Theological Student Support or Minister Support Fund (For families of pastoral students or congregations that cannot fully support a pastor.)
• Support new church plants within the US Presbytery.

 

_{Please note that we do not currently have charitable status with the Canada Revenue Agency and so are unable to issue tax receipts.}