What Are Tithes and Offerings
10% of our Income belongs to God
The holy scriptures teach us that a tithe, or a tenth of our income, is holy unto the Lord. Unlike freewill offerings, a tithe is Biblically mandated to be 10%. It is that portion that He has reserved for himself. In ancient times this meant 10% of one’s crops or herds. Today, it is a tenth of our income, or in the case of a business, a tenth of the profit. God has given us clear directions as to the use of the tithe. It is to be devoted to the support of those who are bearing God’s message of mercy to the world. These are the pastors, evangelists, Bible teachers, and administrators. Without members giving a faithful tithe, the means for supporting the work would be crippled. No single congregation could fulfill the great commission to take the good news to all the world. But as churches work together God blesses their united efforts.
Offerings
Offering are anything you choose to give above the Tithe. You are thanking God for the blessings he has giving you. We give as the Lord has blessed you with a cheerful Heart.
Offerings support our local church needs, including ministries, operations and community outreach.
Ways to Donate to your Local Church
Online Giving
Adventist Giving allows you to donate to your local church from anywhere in the world. You can also donate using your smartphone or your tablet.
Adventist Giving Apps
Etransfer
How to make a Interac E-Transfer to Cawston/Keremeos Church
**Your E-Transfer is done from your banks website, not done by the online Giving button on the church website**
- Login to your bank and initiate interac e-transfer
- Enter name: Cawston/Keremeos SDA Church
- Send to Email: etansfer@cawstonadventist.ca
- ***In the Interac e-Transfer Message Box, please specify donation, give a breakdown of your donation as you would on an offering envelope. Also, please enter your name and address so we can submit a tax receipt at the end of the calendar year.