3 Month Challenge

Three-Month Challenge

February – April 2012

The word "tithe" is derived from the Hebrew word ma'aser and it literally means a tenth. In Malachi 3:10-11, God says, "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse that there may be food in my house." The 'storehouse' is the Old Testament picture of the New Testament church. So as New Testament believers, we worship the Lord with the tithe, or the ten percent.

God doesn't need our money. He owns everything. But we give first because it takes faith and God wants us to trust Him. He tells us in Proverbs 3:9-10 to "honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops and then your barns will be filled with overflowing." We give out of love for God and He will bless our obedience.

But giving away ten percent of your income can be a big and often a frightening commitment! That's why we created the Three-Month Challenge: a money-back guarantee of sorts. Essentially, it's an agreement between you and God based on Malachi 3:10-11. We commit to you that if you tithe for three months and God doesn't hold true to His promises of blessings, we will refund 100% of your recorded tithe. No questions asked.

Instructions

Step 1. Download the Three-Month Challenge Agreement . Read the terms, sign the agreement, and keep it with your records.

Step 2. Begin tithing 10% of your income via one of the following options:

Option 1 – Give via check:

1. Complete a personal check
2. Place it in the weekly offering during Sunday service

Option 2 – Give via online scheduled contributions:

1. Go to http://www.pointofgrace.com/3mc and click the GIVE ONLINE icon
2. Login with your username and password or create an account if you do not have one
3. The Schedule New Contributions form will display in a pop-up Window. Complete this form and click the Schedule New Contribution button. (NOTE: Please ensure pop-ups are not being blocked by your browser)

Step 3. Pray for God to bless you for your obedience.