Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Financial Stewardship
Tony Retotal
07.06.13
Tithing
Tithe Purpose
Given to immediate body of Christ of which one is a part and where one draws support for one's Christian life
*Ex: ICC and SFC
Given to support the work of the Lord
Scriptural Basis
We rob God if we don't tithe.
For "food in God's house."
Generosity to "open the floodgates."
CFC - SFC
Tithing is not part of the SFC covenant, but it is certainly an essential part of our life as a growing Christian
Only source of income is contributions from its members
Monthly collection at GA
Roadmap to Financial Stability
Realize that we are blessed.
Trust God for provisions
Do our part: (+)income, (-)expenses
Increase sources of funds
Salaries
Passive income
Business
Debt
Decrease our uses of funds
Simplify your lifestyle
Learn how to save
Make a budget
1 Corinthians 4:7
"Name something you have that you have not received. If then, you have received it, why are you boasting as if it were your own?"
Proverbs 10:22
"It is the Lord's blessing that brings wealth, and no effort can substitute for it"
Proverbs 3:9
"Honor the Lord with your wealth"
Psalm 24:1
"The Lord's are the earth and its fullness; the world and those who dwell in it"
10% of income after taxes
Malachi 3:7b-10
"Since the days of your ancestors you have turned aside from my statutes and have not kept them. Return to me, that I may return to you, says the Lord of hosts. But you say, "Why should we return?" Can anyone rob God? But you are robbing me! And you say, "How have we robbed you?" Of tithes and contributions! You are indeed accursed, for you, the whole nation, rob me. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse. That there may be food in my house. Put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, and see if I do not open the floodgates of heaven for you, and pour down upon you blessing without measure!"
SFC tithes pay for:
Evangelization
Support for missionaries
Formation of members
Community activities
Administration
Donations
Purchase of assets as needed
International mission
In Conclusion...
Be generous - Give, Give, Give!
Even our Lord paid taxes
Share with the Poor
Remember the floodgates God promised us
Matthew 17:22-27
"When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the temple tax approached Peter and said, "Does not your teacher pay the temple tax?" "Yes," he said."
Activity
In a month, how much do you spend on:
Food
Rent/Housing
Clothing
Education
Entertainment
Transportation
Cell phone/Technology
Tithing
Others
It's the right thing to do
God's work needs money, God Himself does not!
Don't focus on the 10%, but on the 90% we keep for ourselves!
Let's not lose the proper perspective
Source: Financial Stewardship
Friday, December 19, 2014
The Greatest Commandment
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30AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.' 31"The second is this, 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.' There is no other commandment greater than these." Mark 12:30-31
Source: Biblehub
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Pope Francis appoints bishop for Prelature of Infanta in Quezon province
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| Bishop Bernardino Cortez |
"As bishop of Infanta, Cortez will administer an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with almost half-a-million population, 87 percent of which are Catholics from 20 parishes," the CBCP said.
The CBCP said the diocese had been vacant since November 2012, when Tirona was named Archbishop of Nueva Caceres.
Cortez, 65, was ordained in June 1974. He had served in San Pablo diocese in Laguna.
Now-Saint John Paul II appointed him as Auxiliary Bishop of Manila in May 2004.
Congratulations on new assignment
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle congratulated Cortez on his new assignment and wished him well.
“He has testified to the need for prayerfulness and a profound respect for the conditions and sensibilities of human persons in pastoral life. We are grateful to Bishop Bernard for having served wholeheartedly the faithful, priests, religious, and seminarians of the Archdiocese of Manila,” Tagle said.
He urged the faithful to pray for Cortez and his ministry.
“Let us also pray for the Prelature of Infanta as it continues to respond to numerous pastoral challenges, especially those related to authentic human development, the situation of indigenous peoples, and stewardship of creation,” he said. — Joel Locsin/ELR, GMA News
Source: Pope Francis appoints bishop for Infanta in Quezon province
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Five Finger Prayers - Prayers - Catholic Online
Pope Francis' Five Finger Prayer
Using the fingers on your hand, start with the thumb and pray these intentions in this order:1.) The thumb is closest finger to you. So start praying for those who are closest to you. They are the persons easiest to remember. To pray for our dear ones is a "Sweet Obligation."
2.) The next finger is the index. Pray for those who teach you, instruct you and heal you. They need the support and wisdom to show direction to others. Always keep them in your prayers.
3.) The following finger is the tallest. It reminds us of our leaders, the governors and those who have authority. They need God's guidance.
4.) The fourth finger is the ring finger. Even though it may surprise you, it is our weakest finger. It should remind us to pray for the weakest, the sick or those plagued by problems. They need your prayers.
5.) And finally we have our smallest finger, the smallest of all. Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. When you ate done praying for the other four groups, you will be able to see your own needs but in the proper perspective, and also you will be able to pray for your own needs in a better way.
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