At City Church, we value a giving heart.  We believe that God has called His people to live generous lives.  We pray over our finances in three ways:

• What we return to God.  This is the Biblical tithe, which is the "first-fruits" of your labor.  While all belongs to God, He asks the believer to return the first 10% of your income to the church, which is the modern-day equivalent to the storehouse in the Bible.  This is for the believer, and is to be returned to your local church.

• What we give to God (and others).  Of the remaining 90% that we have, we are to give generously.  We give offerings, which are given with no strings attached for the betterment of those in need.  These can be to the church, but it is also that which is given to charity or other special projects (missions, etc.)

• What we keep and use.  What is not returned to God in the tithe and what is not given away in offerings is to be used wisely by your family to progress as God would have you to follow Him.  We believe that God would have you to be blessed, so that you in turn can be a blessing.  He has promised to supply all of our needs.