Give

Even in the midst of uncertainty, we’re called to be generous. Thank you for supporting our staff and ministries, and helping us keep current with our responsibilities.

Why we give:
Each year, we ask our members to commit to regular giving for the coming year in support of our church's ministry and mission. We do this for three reasons:

As Christians, we recognize that everything we have comes from God, and we are simply sharing these gifts for God’s work in our world. Through our tithes and offerings, we demonstrate in a tangible way our love for God and our neighbors.
Giving is an expectation of membership. The church does not specify how much an individual should give, but we hope each person will commit a percentage of their income and increase that amount as they are able.
Regular giving makes possible: worship, programs for children and students, Bible studies, pastoral care and support, mission trips, community service, and building and operational needs.

How to plan for your giving:

Begin with prayer. Thank God for your blessings and ask for guidance and discernment.
Assess your income and giving. Determine your current giving as a percentage of your income.
Set your giving goal. If you are not currently tithing (giving 10 percent of your income) start with a lower percentage and then plan to increase the percentage each year, growing toward the tithe. The important thing is to begin the spiritual discipline of regular, consistent giving.
Determine your giving method. Take a look at the ways you can give and select the option that is best for both you and the church.
Worship with gratitude. Complete this commitment card and return it this month. As a congregation, we will express our gratitude to God and bless these commitments in our worship.

Read one LNL member's recent blog about his commitment to give.