Families seated in church hall for pot-luck dinner

Giving Your Offering at All Nations

Give Regularly – On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.
1 Corinthians 16:2

Give of Your First Fruits – Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1

Give Generously – Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.
2 Corinthians 8:2

Give Proportionately – For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. 2 Corinthians 8:3

Give Cheerfully – Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7

Given Knowingly – Read and Use the Offering Schedule!

 

Offering Schedule
for “Designated Causes”

October 2010 to March 2011
 
November 20 - Christian Reformed World Missions (CRWM) Missionary Family: the Kallemeyns
Harold and Elsbeth Kallemeyn serve with CRWM from Aix-en-Provence, France. Harold works with the Timothy Leadership Training Program in French Speaking Countries of Africa. This program strengthens church leadership through affordable, doctrinally sound, and effective training. Elsbeth is a nurse with a special concern for hospital chaplaincy and evangelistic Bible studies. Kallemeyn@wanadoo.fr
November 27 – Metro Pregnancy Centre
is a Christian ministry that provides support to women experiencing unexpected or difficult pregnancy situations. Services include: confidential support services, free pregnancy testing and information on options, post adoption and abortion support, parenting classes, 24 hour hotline, clothing support and education.
December 6 - All Nations Building Fund
Donations go toward renovation and restoration projects required to continue and enhance the ministry at All Nations. Current and upcoming projects include windows, floors, exterior brick work, and the heating system.
December 11 - Back to God Ministries International
is the media ministry of the CRC sending the gospel to places around the world in the language of the people. Many people would not receive the Good News if it were not for this radio and internet ministry.
December 18 - Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank
provides food, furniture, and other necessities to those in need in the Halifax area.
December 25 - Christian Reformed World Relief Committee
(CRWRC) is an agency working with people and their communities to create permanent, positive change in Christ's name through development, relief, and education.
January 1 - The Benevolence Fund
is used by the deacons to show mercy to those in need in our local community.
January 8 - Christian Reformed World Missions (CRWM) Missionary Family: The Kallemeyns
See November 20th for ministry description.
January 15 - Out of the Cold Shelter
Is a low-barrier, harm reduction shelter operated out of St. Matthews United Church on Barrington Street. All guests (within capacity) are admitted regardless of intoxication unless they pose a risk to their own safety or the safety of others.
January 22 - CRC Campus Ministry at Dalhousie University
is led by Brad Close. This ministry is supported by Classis Eastern Canada. All Nations supports this ministry both through financial contributions and by showing hospitality to the students who attend All Nations. University students are an important component of our congregation’s life and ministries.
January 29 - Metro Turning Point
is a facility of the Saint Leonard’s Society of Nova Scotia which supports adults experiencing homelessness. Individuals living on the streets have complex health, social, communication and behavioral difficulties. Believing strongly in the dignity and self worth of each individual, MTP aims to facilitate new beginnings and next steps in their recovery.
February 5 - All Nations Building Fund
Donations go toward renovation and restoration projects required to continue and enhance the ministry at All Nations. Current and upcoming projects include windows, floors, exterior brick work, and the heating system.
February 12 - Christian Reformed World Relief Committee
(CRWRC) is an agency working with people and their communities to create permanent, positive change in Christ's name through development, relief, and education.
February 19 - Ark Ministries
is a drop-in centre for homeless youth in our community. The deacons also support Ark Ministries through a monthly donation of $75.00 from the benevolence fund. For more information contact Emily Hutten.
February 26 - Adsum House
Ad sum means 'I am here'. Adsum meets women and children where they are, without judgment, offering shelter, food, clothing, advocacy and programs and support during periods of homelessness. Adsum operates three facilities: an emergency shelter, second-stage housing and affordable supportive housing for women. Phone: 423-4443.
March 4 - Christian Reformed World Missions (CRWM) Missionary Family: the Kallemeyns
Harold and Elsbeth Kallemeyn serve with CRWM from Aix-en-Provence, France. Harold works with the Timothy Leadership Training Program in French Speaking Countries of Africa. This program strengthens church leadership through affordable, doctrinally sound, and effective training. Elsbeth is a nurse with a special concern for hospital chaplaincy and evangelistic Bible studies. Kallemeyn@wanadoo.fr
March 11 - The Benevolence Fund
is used by the deacons to show mercy to those in need in our local community.
March 18 - Calvin Seminary
is our denomination’s theological seminary that prepares prospective pastors for ministry
March 25 - CRC Campus Ministry at Dalhousie University
See January 22 for ministry description.
 

About Offerings at All Nations

The black and white “Church Fund” envelope and the first basket at the morning offering go towards Ministries at All Nations.

The red and white “Designated Cause” envelope and second basket go towards the ministry pre-selected for that particular Sunday.

Both envelopes can be given at either the morning or evening service.

Contributions can be made to the Benevolence Fund, Debt Reduction Fund, or the Building Fund at any time simply by writing the name of the cause and your envelope number on a plain envelope or re-labelling an unused one from your church envelope set.

Occasionally changes to offering schedule need to be made after the schedule is printed and circulated. Please check the bulletin the week prior to the collection of the offering.

If you wish to give to a cause but are absent that Sunday please pass your envelope on to a friend to put into the basket for you. Placing the offering the Sunday before or the Sunday after is also acceptable, but please do not go beyond this three-week span.

Writing one cheque and requesting that the amount be split between two different causes is not possible because of our collection counting and recording system. When using cheques, please use a separate one for each cause.

All questions or concerns about the offering schedule or offering procedures should be directed toward one of the deacons.

 

About PAR

Welcome to PAR (Pre-Authrorized Remittance).
The PAR program allows you to make regular contributions to any or all of our Church’s funds without the need to drop an envelope in the offering basket each Sunday. If you have pre-arranged automated debits from your bank account for things like utility bills, insurance or credit cards, then you already understand the principle.

Signing up for PAR is easy. We have created a simple form,
attached to this letter, which allows you to authorize All Nations to debit your bank account on the 20th of each month in the amount you specify for any or all of the four funds that support this congregation. You can decide to contribute monthly to any or all of the following with PAR:

For you as a contributor, PAR participation enables:

For our Church, the advantages are:

Please note that all other Special or Designated Cause collections will continue to be received through the baskets and of course, those not participating in PAR can continue to give to our congregational funds this way as well. If you are “on PAR,” you are welcome to drop your empty offering envelope in the basket on Sundays if you wish to do that as a way of participating in giving as an act of worship. We will also provide small reusable cards for this purpose.

To participate in PAR, simply complete and sign the form, attach a cheque marked “void”, and then send or give it to our Church Treasurer. He will take it from there. If you ever want to change the amounts to be debited or leave the program altogether, you only need to let the treasurer know in writing.