Park Community Church: Imagine More

Giving - "Not Equal Gifts, But Equal Sacrifices"

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“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

2 Corinthians 9:7

You have a wonderful opportunity to contribute to building a worship/ministry center that will provide a permanent home for the ministries of Park Community Church. Your sacrificial gift will be part of a great legacy that reaches out to the city of Chicago with help and hope in the name of Christ. We challenge you to prayerfully consider giving to a degree that is above and beyond your current level of giving.

Discovering ways to give
As you contemplate your commitment, consider these things:

SACRIFICE…	What does “SACRIFICE” mean to me? Your commitment should be built on the theme “Not Equal Gifts but Equal Sacrifice.” Your gift should be a demonstration of your personal definition of sacrifice. Consider saying “no” to something good to say “yes” to something better.
PROCESS…	What am I willing to do or do without? Seek to translate “SACRIFICE” into a plan of action.
AMOUNT…	How much should I invest? Take time to give thoughtful, prayerful consideration to how God is calling you to give. Consider some of the many ways to invest:

Income…	How much can I budget from my income to give?
Time and Talent…	What can I do during the next three years to generate additional income?
Assets…	What item of value do I own that I can give, like real estate, stocks, bonds, personal possessions, etc? See benefits of giving appreciated assets by clicking here
Income Producing Assets…	What income could I dedicate from rental properties, stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, interest-bearing accounts, etc?
A “Gift in Kind”…	Could your business help in the building process, or do you have skills that would be of service?
Sacrifice…	What can I give up, do without, postpone, or alter in order to give to God’s work?

What Can I Do Now?
Just as God is faithful to meet our needs in many different ways, we also have the opportunity to do many things above and beyond a material contribution. Each of us must faithfully consider our response to His call and discern our commitment to give sacrificially over a period of three years. As we begin, we now invite you into the giving process:

Pray Constantly
Pray for Park Community Church, its members, and its ministries. Pray that God will enlighten the eyes of your heart to know the hope of His calling, especially as it relates to your participation in this campaign.

Get Involved
See what is happening and what God is doing in this church. Learn everything you can about our ministries, our vision, and our projects.

Share Your Faith
Take this opportunity for worship and for study to deepen your faith. Find ways to share what you are learning, encouraging others with what you are excited about and how you see God at work in your life and in the life of Park Community Church.

Make Your Own Prayerful Decision
Turn your prayers and faith into action. Make a sacrificial giving decision that honors God and is right for you—faithfully and joyfully.