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 to March  2009
 
October 4 - The Benevolence Fund
is used by the deacons to show mercy to those in need in our local community.
October 11 – Christian Reformed World Relief Committee--Free a Family Sunday (CRWRC)
is an agency working with people and their communities to create permanent, positive change in Christ's name through development, relief, and education.
The Free a Family Program helps families and communities gain skills they need to obtain adequate food, health, and income as they also come to know Jesus.
October 18 - The Back to God Hour
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. Siep Vanderzwaag is our Board Representative.
October 25 - Christian Reformed Home Missions
is responsible for helping all CRC churches and for starting new churches throughout Canada and the United States. Home Missions also provides Bible study materials, discipleship courses, and evangelism programs.
November 1 – Christian Reformed World Relief Committee—World Hunger Sunday (CRWRC)
is an agency working with people and their communities to create permanent, positive change in Christ's name through development, relief, and education. The World Hunger theme this year is “One Table” reminding us of our global family in the body of Christ. As we strive for unity with God’s people everywhere, we are reminded of the disparity between us. While some sit down to tables of plenty, others are left hungry.
November 8 – Christian Reformed World Missions (CRWM) Missionary Family
The Kallemeyns Harold and Elsbeth Kallemyn serve with CRWM from Aix-en-Provence, France. Harold was Professor of Practical Theology at the Reformed Seminary and developed an educational program to support churches in the French-speaking countries of Africa. His Seminary position was filled by one of his former students, allowing Harold to focus on the Timothy Leadership Training program. Elsbeth is a nurse with a special concern for hospital chaplaincy and evangelistic Bible studies. She also continues her contact with an orphanage in Lithuania. You can email them - Kallemeyn@wanadoo.fr
November 15 - Benevolence Fund
The benevolence fund is used by the deacons to show mercy to those in need in our local community.
November 22 – All Nations Building Fund donations
will go toward renovation and restoration projects required to continue and enhance the ministry at All Nations Christian Reformed Church. Current and upcoming projects include exterior brick work, windows, and the heating system.
November 29 – 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.
December 6 – Benevolence Fund
is used by the deacons to show mercy to those in need in our local community. In December extra funds are required for the Christmas food hampers for families in need. If you wish to help with this activity speak to a deacon.
December 13 - Back to God Hour
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. Siep Vanderzwaag is our Board Representative.
December 20 - 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.
December 27 – Adsum House
is the only emergency shelter for both homeless women and their children. The facility provides temporary shelter, food and clothing, as well as providing the women an opportunity to stabilize their lives under the guidance of dedicated and skilled staff and volunteers. Adsum House is located at 2421 Brunswick Street, Halifax.
January 3 – The Benevolence Fund
is used by the deacons to show mercy to those in need in our local community.
January 10 – 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 17 – Christian Reformed World Missions (CRWM) Missionary Family
The Kallemeyns -- Harold and Elsbeth Kallemyn serve with CRWM from Aix-en-Provence, France.
January 24 – 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 31 – All Nation’s Boy’s Club and GEMS Girls Club (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Saviour)
These Clubs meet every other week at All Nations to learn more about Jesus and how to serve Him. This year’s theme is “Prayer—no worries” They also do crafts and activities, and make new friendships. This offering will support this program at All Nations.
February 7 – Benevolence Fund
is used by the deacons to show mercy to those in need in our local community.
February 14 – Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC)
is an agency with programs working with people and their communities to create permanent, positive change in Christ's name through development, relief, and education.
February 21 – Metro Pregnancy Centre
is a Christian ministry that provides support to women experiencing unexpected or difficult pregnancy situations. Services include: confidential support services, pregnancy testing, parenting classes, 24 hour hotline, clothing support and education. For more info contact Roma Angus.
February 28 – Benevolence Fund
is used by the deacons to show mercy to those in need in our local community.
March 7 – Christian Reformed World Relief Committee-- the Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Our denomination’s CRWRC works in collaboration with the federal government-sponsored Canadian Foodgrains Bank which collects donations of grain, cash, and other agricultural commodities for distribution to the world’s hungry. The federal government matches all private donations with a ratio of 4:1.
March 14 – Calvin Seminary
is our denomination’s theological seminary that prepares prospective pastors for ministry. Calvin Seminary website
March 21 - Christian Reformed World Missions (CRWM) Missionary Family
The Kallemeyns. Harold and Elsbeth Kallemyn serve with CRWM from Aix-en-Provence, France.
March 28 – Hope Cottage
provides meals to people in need. Over 200 meals per day are served at lunch and supper Monday to Friday, on Brunswick Street.
 

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.