"But just as you excel in everything… see that you also excel in this grace of giving." - 2 Corinthians 8:7

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The Bible says, "The purpose of tithing is to teach you always to put God first in your lives." (Deuteronomy 14:23 TLB)  Tithing is a reminder that God is the supplier of everything we have. It is also God’s personal invitation to an outpouring of his blessing in your life.  At Lakewood Church of God there are multiple ways to give.  Find the one that's right for you . . .

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Give ON-line

There are several benefits to online giving for both you and our church.  Some of them are. . .

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• Faithfully Honoring God  - When you sign up to give online you are deciding in advance to faithfully give. God always blesses that kind of faith! The Bible teaches that we are to honor God with the “First Fruits” of our labor (Proverbs 3:9). By setting up a recurring contribution that is scheduled to come out of your account on the day you specify, you can ensure that your First Fruits are faithfully given back to God.
• Simplicity - You won’t have to remember whether you gave this month or send in an offering by mail when you’re on a trip.
• Security – We utilize an encrypted secure website for your online records. Online giving is more secure than giving with a check or cash because an electronic gift can’t be lost or stolen.  
• Focus – Instead of having to worry about writing a check and filling out an envelope during the service, you can be fully focused on the worship service, knowing that you have already given your offering.
• Helping Lakewood Church of God – Online giving is more cost effective for our church to process, and it makes our record keeping much easier.

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Tithes and offerings

Financial giving at Lakewood Church of God can generally be divided into two categories: tithes and offerings. The Bible teaches us that we worship the Lord with our tithe, which is ten percent of our income contributed to the church on a regular basis. When we feel called to give over and above our tithe, we do so as an offering.