We believe that giving a proportion of our personal income to the church is an important part of Christian commitment and something the Bible clearly teaches. The Biblical principle of tithing, or giving the first 10% of your income to God, is first mentioned in Genesis. Many Christians still take this as their starting point for their giving and have found that God cares extravagantly for those who give in this way.
What the Bible Says About Giving?
This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
1 John 3:16-18
In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Acts 20:35
If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!
Luke 11:13
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Matthew 6:19-21
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not drop their fruit before it is ripe,” says the Lord Almighty. “Then all the nations will call you blessed, for yours will be a delightful land,” says the Lord Almighty.
Malachi 3:10-12
What Happens to the Money?
Stewarding God’s money well is a high priority. The church’s Treasurer, Pastor Francis Quansah (an Accountant by profession), makes every effort to ensure money collected is used responsibly and wisely. Checks are in place to ensure money is used well and copies of the accounts are made available to the church.
How to Give at Salvation Chapel International?
Give a one-off or regular giving directly to our bank account ‘Salvation Chapel International’.
SORT CODE : 20-72-91 ACCOUNT NO : 83098516
SWIFTBIC : BARCGB22 IBAN : GB09 BARC 2072 9183 0985 16
Gift Aid Declaration: If you are a UK taxpayer, signing a Gift Aid Declaration enables us to claim back tax worth 25% on top of your gift. This provides a significant increase in the church’s income at no extra cost to you. If your tax position changes, please advise the Treasurer.