At NCC we are enthusiastic in serving God through our being, talents, and resources. Scripture reminds in 1 Peter 4:10 that we are called to use our gifts to serve others as faithful stewards of God’s grace.

Guided by biblical Principles our giving is through:

1. Alms

These are giving given to relieve the poor, which it could be money, food, clothing, shelter, etc. It is drawn from Matthew 6:1–4 where God expects for us to look for the needs of the less fortunate and fulfill them as He leads us by His Holy Spirit.

2. Tithe

The Tithe is the 10% of our increase or earnings. This is what God himself commands us to do in Malachi 3:8–1. The Tithe belongs to God. He allows us to keep most of our increase, but the tithe is not ours.  We get the privilege of returning the Tithe to God in our local church’s offerings.  Did you Tithe last week?

3. Offering

An offering is anything given over and above the Tithe. Offering is a freewill gift.  God does not set the amount, but He does command that you to give something. This is outlined in Deuteronomy 23:23. Did you give a freewill offering over and above your tithe last week?

4. Love or Grace Giving

This is the goal for every Christian.  This is driven by love and God’s Gracious doing in one’s life. A good example in the bible are the Macedonian believers who were able to give by grace in spite of deep poverty and great affliction. This is what Paul encourages us in 2 Corinthians 9:7–9.