HOW SHOULD WE GIVE?
HOW CAN WE GIVE?
GRATEFULLY
To set up regular gifts visit www.christchurchkensington.com /resources/money
Stewardship starts by recognising that all we have comes from God and that we are responsible for using our time, talents and money according to His will. Grasping how Christ ransomed, healed, restored and forgave us should transform our lives and giving.
SACRIFICIALLY
In contrast to the Old Testament requirement of a tithe or 10% of income, the New Testament focuses more on our attitude than the amount. Some may be able to give more than 10%, others considerably less.
JOYFULLY
The Macedonian Church is commended in the Bible because ‘in severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity’ (2 Cor 8). Our living expenses vary hugely at different stages of our life, but God longs for us to have the privilege of giving and to do so cheerfully, recognising that all that we have comes from him in the first place.
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GIVING FOR 2018
SUPPORTING YOUR CHURCH FINANCIALLY WITH PLANNED GIVING
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INTENTIONALLY
it is good to be deliberate, giving of the firstfruits rather than what is left over. Setting up a monthly, quarterly or annual standing order can be a good way both to help us get into good habits and to enable Christ Church to plan for the future.
RESPONSIBLY
if you pay income tax, please do give tax efficiently so that Christ Church can reclaim an extra 25p on every £1 donated. You can make a gift aid declaration when you notify us of your donation at www.christchurchkensington.com/resources/money
Christ Church is an active parish church, making a real difference to many people’s lives through God’s love in Christ. 0207 937 6667
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 C O R I N T H I A N S 9. 7
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Thou that hast given so much to me, Give one thing more, a grateful heart.” GEORGE HERBERT
Dear Member of Christ Church, We are grateful to all who gave so generously and sacrificially in 2017, enabling our gospel ministry to grow and all our running costs to be met.
THE NEEDS FOR 2018
GEORGE HERBERT
Based on giving received in 2017, we have budgeted for the following levels of income during 2018:
Giving to Christ Church is a tangible way in which we demonstrate our gratitude to God. Our lives may not have turned out how we wanted but God gives us life and breath and everything. Church may not be perfect but God gives us Christ and forgiveness and everlasting life. There are many good causes but giving to Christ Church is investing in eternity and a real response to God’s grace in Christ.
Planned Giving (Monthly/Annual)
£90,600
Collections
£28,000
One-Off Gifts
£16,000
Gift Aid
£20,000
Donations (Weddings, Funerals, Summer Bazaar, Garden Party & Coffee Morning)
£14,500
We aim to make the very best use of our building in order to support our gospel ministry. Thomas’s School, a local nursery and a wide variety of other users, including French and Japanese speaking congregations all use our building and provide more than £50,000 of our annual income.
Income from Rentals
£53,885
TOTAL
£222,985
0 3,5 £1
£57,5
0
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£82,487
THIS CHART SHOWS OUR PROJECTED EXPENDITURE FOR 2018
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TOTAL £266,737
£76,10
£2,0
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D iocesan Parish Contribution (inc £34k towards Clergy housing & ½ Stipend)
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.” 2 CORINTHIANS 8.9
As things stand, we project a £43,752 deficit in 2018 and are asking our church family prayerfully to consider their financial support. If you give by standing order, might you be able to increase your giving? If you do not plan your giving, might you consider doing so or at least a portion of it? If you have not started giving to Christ Church, could you consider doing so? £43,752 sounds like a lot, but it could be raised by way of illustration as follows: 1 new giver donating £10,000 a year as a planned lump sum
£10,000
2 current givers donating £5000 a year as an additional planned lump sum
£10,000
3 new givers donating £200 pcm
£7,200
5 new givers donating £100 pcm
£6,000
8 new givers donating £50 pcm
£4,800
10 new givers donating £25 pcm
£3,000
5 current givers increasing their standing orders by £25 pcm
£1,500
5 current givers increasing their standing orders by £20 pcm
£1,200
10 current givers increasing their annual giving by £10 a year TOTAL
£35,150
As we go forward in 2018, we need to raise funds for strengthening admin support and children’s ministry and facilitating church growth, maintaining the fabric of our building and cherishing all that we love about Christ Church. The Church Council has approved a budget for 2018 that has ambitious but prudent plans to help us serve our community more effectively. The donations we receive from our church family via planned giving are critical to meeting our budget. Planned giving enables us to predict more accurately our income flow, but all gifts received play a vital part.
Not thankful, when it pleaseth me; As if thy blessings had spare days: But such a heart, whose pulse may be Thy praise.”
½ Clergy Stipend & Ministry Staff costs M usic, services, local mission & ministry C haritable Donations D ay to Day Running Costs (inc admin staff ) P lanned & Emergency Maintenance
£100 £43,800
If donations were made tax-efficiently, the amount needing to be raised would decrease
If you are already giving to Christ Church, would you consider increasing your gift to help reduce the projected deficit? If you are not currently giving to Christ Church, please partner with us and pledge an amount you will seek to give in 2018 to enable us to flourish in the future?
