This is a very dumb question.
There are envelopes to put the offering in. Is that only for checks? Are you supposed to use it? Do you fill it out? What if its only a couple dollars?
thanks. sorry, I am just making sure. :D
2007-12-10 09:43:05 · 10 answers · asked by * 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Get one of the envelopes and have a good look at it. It should say something on it about the purpose, some are strictly special offerings, some are tithes only, and some are multi-functional and have a place where you designate what it is that you're placing in the envelope (i.e. tithe, missions, benevolent, etc).
These envelopes can be used by anyone and as another post indicated they are often used for tax purposes to render a receipt for those individuals wanting to take it as a deduction.
Cash or check can be placed in the envelopes and to utilize it for tax purposes you must put your name on it. You can still use these anonymously if you don't want the tax deduction, just leave your name off. Do what you feel most comfortable with, God's not looking at the package, he's looking at your heart as you give. Blessings.
2007-12-10 09:58:02 · answer #1 · answered by child of God 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not a dumb question. The envelope is for any amount. The reason for the information on the envelope is for your place of worship to record for tax purposes for your records and to specify where you want the money to go (tithe, building fund, special offering, etc). A list of your donations will be sent to you to use when doing your income tax statement.
2007-12-10 15:20:38 · answer #2 · answered by 4HIM- Christians love 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think in most denominations they "request" you "tithe" 10% of your earnings. I would think the other envelopes are for special things other than your normal tithes. Like if you want it to go to the missionaries or a special fund they might have at that time. Most folks just put their offering in the plates tho unless they want a receipt for tax purposes or some reason like that.
2007-12-11 08:57:58 · answer #3 · answered by Sue C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In our church the envelopes are usually for special offerings. You do not have to fill out the envelope unless you want a receipt for your taxes. It doesn't matter how much you give. In most churches the only one who sees how much you give is the treasurer.
2007-12-10 09:48:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give an offering from your heart and the envelopes are used for all cash,checks money orders change,all monies ,and yes fill it out so they nowhere they come from God bless Lisa
2007-12-11 05:00:53 · answer #5 · answered by God Child 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if its a lot (I guess 15 dollars and up) you're supposed to use the envelopes, but if it's less then just put it in the basket.
2007-12-10 09:48:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to use it if you don't want to. Some people do, others don't.
You can put either checks or cash in those envelopes.
2007-12-10 16:12:07 · answer #7 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-15 04:53:25 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The envelope is for any money you want to go to a special project, so you can mention what work you want it to go to. YHVH tells about 3 tithes. One pays the Levites, one pays for our pilgrimages (which the catholic church outlawed) and the third goes for widows and orphans.
2007-12-11 04:28:57 · answer #9 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From someone whose had little to give alot! Put in what you can, you can put money in it. You can fill it out or not. When I've had more, I've given more and I've given my last. God knows! God Bless.
2007-12-10 09:51:25 · answer #10 · answered by g 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋