Ways to build the church body through financial provision and prayer.....

Areas for financial assistance:

-education for youth age 8-12 (8th grade max).  Specifically for bible based education which teaches basics.
-education for 13+ (scholarships for bible-based study)
-modest clothing apparel (modli.co or sewing patterns), basic plain work clothing, warm clothing
-assistance for adoptions, orphans and widows
-allow "corners" for the poor. (housing, garden spaces, animal spaces....)
-social assistance for the poor (coffee shop time, relief from cleaning time, godly entertainment provision etc)
-family life assistance (maternity assistance for problematic cases, neonatal icu assistance)
-tenting locations
-garden and animal provision
-business beginnings (simple businesses with nothing profane......shoes, dresses, pie shop.....)
-volunteer provisions
-legal assistance(for persecution cases) as needed
-safety issues in homes and businesses (ramps, rails, doors for protection etc)
-replacement of lost, stolen, broken items that are necessary
-location of refuge for the person who repents, location of refuge for the persecuted
-pregnancy and child raising assistance for those who are raped or other emergency
-10% from "tithe" given to the elder/deacon/extemporaneous speaker and church workers if desired and for basic needs only.  (THIS IS the problem of many churches, they give most of their money to a person who speaks from the word for less than 15 minutes and works very little the rest of the week among the people)
-basic library of books to help church maintain order, knowledge and other things
-heating in winter, cooling in summer
-transportation needs (within 30 miles drive)
-provision for healthcare coverage or emergency coverage
-interest free loans


*money may not be used for idolatry purposes or idol-like Christian purposes
*Money matters are listed first because many people "worship money" in the past and in our day and this needs to be addressed.

Areas for prayer assistance:
-Relationship issues
-Community matters
-Strength in faith
-According to the Word
-Resist Temptations and Addictions
-Seasonal and Celebration times
-Major life events
-Persecutions
-Heavenly wisdom
-Kingdom to come
-Do his will
-Earth as in Heaven
-Daily provision
-Forgiveness for our wrongs
-Forgive others
-Trials
-Deliverance from evil
-Anonymous names
-Filling of Spirit
-Healing
-Decisions




How it works:

1. Each person fills in this paper by marking the most important place the "tithe/donations" should go and the most important thing to pray for and then places this in the slotted box.  The option for listing a name is given if the person would like to fill in their name.

2. Money received is placed aside and placed into the proper container and envelope which held the greatest amount of need.  If it is known who needed the money, this can be considered after fellowship gathering.  If it is not known who needed the money and is for a special fund for later then that is considered in the accounting books.  (Jesus' selected tax collector as disciple by the way....so keep records)

3. When prayer is made (can be made by the leaders or other chosen men), the list with the marked topics is read.  If there is a special name or other detail given, then say the name or other detail during the prayer.  Kneel and say prayer is best method.

4. Further prayers are given which are based on the following themes: 1. Prayer based on the scriptures that are read 2. Prayer for the peace of Jerusalem 3. Family life abundance 4. Prayer based on the songs that are sung. 5. Any other issue. (face towards Jerusalem is a good idea)