Saint Anne's Episcopal Church : Why should we Tithe?

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Why should we Tithe?

There are many reasons. At every General Convention, 1982-2003, bishops and deputies passed resolutions "affirming the tithe as the minimum standard of giving." Thus tithing is the norm for
Episcopalians.  Please see the message below from the Stewardship Office of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. www.episcopalchurch.org/stewardship

5 REASONS TO TITHE

1. ANCIENT MODEL
    Tithing is our most ancient model for giving. One of the best tithing stories is that of Jacob (Genesis 28:10-22).
2. TRUST IN GOD
    Tithing helps us worship God more in our lives. It encourages our spiritual growth and trust in God.
3. FINANCIAL WISDOM
    Tithing brings God's wisdom to our finances, exercising a healthy spiritual discipline over them, and helps     us to combat the desstructive materialism and greed that destroy the lives of many.
4. MINISTRY SUPPORT
    Tithing provides the means to keep our priests and missionaries in full time service to God.
5. CONGREGATIONAL STRENGTH
    Tithing strengthens the ministry, outreach, and health of our congregations, molding us into true Christian communities of faith, love, and grace.