Kingdom Giving

During Operation Advance we have an opportunity to make a "Kingdom investment" with our finances ... or should I say the finances God has given us "dominion" over. While giving away money is challenging and often scary, I want to encourage you that God is faithful to us when we are faithful to His kingdom causes. As we go through an honest, biblically guided, and faith-filled process, we can trust God to grow us closer to Him and shape us more in His likeness. Remember Jesus' teaching that "...where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Matthew 6:21). So as we invest "treasure" into the Kingdom, our heart will follow and become more Kingdom-oriented. Here are a few things to encourage you:

Watch the Operation Advance giving partners video that we showed during our services this weekend.

Include your spouse, children, small group, etc in the process of deciding what to give.


Always keep the Cross and the gift of God's Son in mind as you consider giving.

Our Elders and staff have already committed OVER $21,500.
⁶ Then the leaders of the households, the leaders of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly ... ⁹ Then the people rejoiced because of their leaders’ willingness to give, for they had given to the Lord with a whole heart. {I Chronicles 29:6-9, HCSB}

Be creative when thinking about how you can give.

• Eat out less and divert the money you would normally spend to the offering.


• Drink less coffee and cokes, giving the money you would spend to the offering.


• Seriously analyze your budget and spending to make long-term changes so you can be more generous.


• Consider how you can reduce driving (gas expenses).


• Look at your "standard of living" -- can you make changes so you can increase your "standard of giving" to the Kingdom?


• Finally, hold everything loosely. Look at your investments, savings, etc. etc. Give God a "1000% Yes" answer to "What's next?" for your finances.

There is great power in our church going through this together in unity. A few of us can make a small difference, but all together we can dramatically alter the dynamic and change the direction toward God's kingdom on several fronts by our sacrificial gift this month. Pray and listen. To God be the glory!

Instructions on how to give:

• You can give online at "MyRockBridge" by clicking here.


• Make a check payable to "Rock Bridge Community Church" and put "OPERATION ADVANCE" in the memo line.


• Put loose change in the large water bottles found in our lobby spaces at all campuses.


• We are encouraging everyone to give something over Palm Sunday weekend (March 21/24) but you can give earlier or later if you prefer.