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Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by allanphash7(m): 9:29am On Jul 01, 2018
wey my money?





If you know you know
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by Cyoung4real(m): 9:31am On Jul 01, 2018
RadicallyBlunt:

So what happens to a person who sows a seed offering, prayed and fasted on it for days or weeks and drops it in d offering bag/box hoping he has send the money on a mission only for it to be taken by someone else as change probably to buy chewing gum or to give conductor on his way back. How would you feel as d sower?

BTW can you present a money gift to ur boss in d office and right there in his front ask for change?

Brother if u respect God more than ur boss, you will run round and get change before dropping d offering.

What you've given, you've given! Keep your dignity and respect Gods integrity.




ur first paragraph though... how do you reason gan gan? assuming you used thirty naira to sow seeds and someone else gives offering of 20 with 50 naira note and collect ur 30 naira... does that mean your seed is no longer there??
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by Mekanus(m): 9:35am On Jul 01, 2018
ClassRep001:
Don't ever give the church your money in the first place.

Back then when I was still into church na empty envelope i dey always drop back as them give me undecided
Ma nigga grin grin

Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by Nobody: 9:35am On Jul 01, 2018
Goats
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by Nobody: 9:37am On Jul 01, 2018
That's how someone will drop 20 Naira and be looking to collect 800 Naira change
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by Easylife89(m): 9:38am On Jul 01, 2018
I think it depends on your church doctrine
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by ahamonyeka(m): 9:41am On Jul 01, 2018
there is nothing wrong in collecting your balance after hence you you have a particular amount you want to drop as offering but ,the right way to do it is when you drop for instance 500 and what you intend to drop as offering is 100 you tell the usher who is passing the offering plate that you need a balance of 400 than you dipping your hand in the offering plate.but,to me am always having that particular amount I want to give as offering whenever am going to church.

is better you give God what comes out from your heart than what giving what you didn't plan and be angry .God will not accept that offering
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by bixton(m): 9:46am On Jul 01, 2018
Have you heard of anyone who went to a native doctor and asked for change?

Is it right to give alms to a beggar and ask for change?

Have you ever given money to your parents or guardians and asked for change in return?

Do you understand what it means to give an offering and the reasons behind it?

How would you feel if you're seated next to God and while you require something from Him, He in return asks for change?


Do you have good morals or the right ethics to living?


There are 6 days before and after every Sunday, why don't you get that change before entering the church ?


Giving offerings to the Most High is not some sanctimonious thing or an impulsive duty.




Those who think they can ask certain questions thinking they mock God are only mocking themselves.

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Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by Countersam(m): 9:46am On Jul 01, 2018
Neofingerz:
So there's this issue argued over and over again bout receiving or asking for change when you drop your offering........ probably because you don't have much on you, like you have to transport home and you don't have change but you are keen on giving offering.

I just want to know your sincere thoughts on this please let's interact here and know something....i personally thinks it's not a bad thing but let's talk happy Sunday and happy New month to y'all
Please collect change if the offering collection is hassle free and provides for giving of change. If not go and make your change before giving offering.

E no concern anybody.
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by hsafarms: 9:53am On Jul 01, 2018
When will these sheep be free from bondage...









Anyway I'm not a sheep, so ẹ no consan me
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by Julietcutie(f): 9:58am On Jul 01, 2018
ClassRep001:
Don't ever give the church your money in the first place.

Back then when I was still into church na empty envelope i dey always drop back as them give me undecided
shocked
ClassRep001:
Don't ever give the church your money in the first place.

Back then when I was still into church na empty envelope i dey always drop back as them give me undecided
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by ogolomachi(f): 9:59am On Jul 01, 2018
RadicallyBlunt:

So what happens to a person who sows a seed offering, prayed and fasted on it for days or weeks and drops it in d offering bag/box hoping he has send the money on a mission only for it to be taken by someone else as change probably to buy chewing gum or to give conductor on his way back. How would you feel as d sower?

BTW can you present a money gift to ur boss in d office and right there in his front ask for change?

Brother if u respect God more than ur boss, you will run round and get change before dropping d offering.

What you've given, you've given! Keep your dignity and respect Gods integrity.
hmmm....what in the case I don't have any money aside the money and already put my little budget on #1000 note I gave out, like t. fare
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by cenaman(m): 10:09am On Jul 01, 2018
One faithful sunday i went to church with #550 i use the #50 to pay okada because no change for 5h, i just kuku enter church thinking either to pay offering or not. when the time for offering came i just match together with others reaching the offering box i bring out my 5h open it well for others see drop it in the box collected 4h and left. my intention was to collect 450h but no 50naira i just leave em commot. come see all eyes over me e concern?

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Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by FromZeroToHero(m): 10:16am On Jul 01, 2018
Get your change before coming to church. Don't drop N500 inside the offering box and dip your hand inside to collect change. It's looks very weird.

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Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by Themandator: 10:18am On Jul 01, 2018
Neofingerz:
So there's this issue argued over and over again bout receiving or asking for change when you drop your offering........ probably because you don't have much on you, like you have to transport home and you don't have change but you are keen on giving offering.

I just want to know your sincere thoughts on this please let's interact here and know something....i personally thinks it's not a bad thing but let's talk happy Sunday and happy New month to y'all




There is no opportunity for that in my church since you have to package it in an envelope.
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by LEGEND7466(m): 10:20am On Jul 01, 2018
RadicallyBlunt:

So what happens to a person who sows a seed offering, prayed and fasted on it for days or weeks and drops it in d offering bag/box hoping he has send the money on a mission only for it to be taken by someone else as change probably to buy chewing gum or to give conductor on his way back. How would you feel as d sower?

BTW can you present a money gift to ur boss in d office and right there in his front ask for change?

Brother if u respect God more than ur boss, you will run round and get change before dropping d offering.

What you've given, you've given! Keep your dignity and respect Gods integrity.
God is only interested in the hearts that truly give. U have given God wholeheartedly and he has acknowledged it. Ur prayers and fasting ain't tied to the money u offered to God. Ur heart and attitude towards that gesture is what matters.
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by Rainmaker69(m): 10:25am On Jul 01, 2018
The fact that someone has to ask this question shows how far religion has degraded free thought in this country.
An offering is a voluntary donation. Simple.
If you wish to break a large note into smaller denominations, that shouldn't be an issue because the church receives both small and large donations. It might just be appropriate to be organized about it. It would be quite inappropriate for someone to reach into the offering basket searching for smaller denominations in the name of change. The proper thing would be to ask an usher to help. That's one of their functions.

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Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by LEGEND7466(m): 10:25am On Jul 01, 2018
Make sure u package ur offerings and other commitments to God with respect. Does it even sound right looking for change in church? Be prepared before coming to church to avoid embarrassing urslf and trying to mock God.... God can never be mocked!
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by valnosky(m): 10:29am On Jul 01, 2018
It can't happen in warri churches oo,those boys will drop torn 20 naira n collect 500 naira change
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by bjbukzy(m): 10:41am On Jul 01, 2018
Greystone:
It shows a lack of class.
If you intend to give offering, get your change before coming to church.

in a nutshell, "WO le pelu change e"
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by Neofingerz: 10:50am On Jul 01, 2018
adjoviomole:
It is your offering. If that is what you have decided to give, give it and collect your balance. What matters most is the state of your heart.
oh oooh
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by obailala(m): 10:50am On Jul 01, 2018
RadicallyBlunt:

So what happens to a person who sows a seed offering, prayed and fasted on it for days or weeks and drops it in d offering bag/box hoping he has send the money on a mission only for it to be taken by someone else as change probably to buy chewing gum or to give conductor on his way back. How would you feel as d sower?

BTW can you present a money gift to ur boss in d office and right there in his front ask for change?

Brother if u respect God more than ur boss, you will run round and get change before dropping d offering.

What you've given, you've given! Keep your dignity and respect Gods integrity.
I totally disagree with you. The bible admonishes us to give freely, whatever amount we make out in our hearts; and it's when we give freely that God accepts our offerings. In the middle of a service, if I make out in my heart that I want to give N500, but I have only a N1000 note, what exactly is wrong in asking the ushers to kindly provide a change of N500 when I pass on my offering?... How exactly does this amount to dishonouring God?... If I should give the full N1000 when in my heart I only intended to give N500, that money is already wasted and not an offering to God as I didnt give it willingly.

Why must Nigerians force down strange religious rules and statutes to make everything about Christianity more complex than it should be?... why do we feel that by engaging in these traditions of self righteousness we are pleasing God more?

By the way, that your analogy in the first paragraph is just utterly ridiculous; your physical cash is no longer your money the moment it leaves your hand, so why should anyone be bothered about what happens to the specific Naira note they drop in church?...

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Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by femicyrus(m): 10:52am On Jul 01, 2018
business is business. if police men can give change to motorists at their checkpoint business, why won't you collect your change in church business also?
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by oluwaahmed: 10:58am On Jul 01, 2018
Is this thread created by a Muslim or atheist? Bcoz no true Christian will ask such stupid question.@mods try and put reasonable Christian topics on front page just d way u guys do for Muslims.
Thanks
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by azimibraun: 11:05am On Jul 01, 2018
Over ideal. Do you know what the change can do for you?
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by Nedfed(m): 11:08am On Jul 01, 2018
ClassRep001:
Don't ever give the church your money in the first place.

Back then when I was still into church na empty envelope i dey always drop back as them give me undecided

Main reason ur life still remain the same
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by OgogoroFreak(m): 11:24am On Jul 01, 2018
RadicallyBlunt:

So what happens to a person who sows a seed offering, prayed and fasted on it for days or weeks and drops it in d offering bag/box hoping he has send the money on a mission only for it to be taken by someone else as change probably to buy chewing gum or to give conductor on his way back. How would you feel as d sower?

BTW can you present a money gift to ur boss in d office and right there in his front ask for change?

Brother if u respect God more than ur boss, you will run round and get change before dropping d offering.

What you've given, you've given! Keep your dignity and respect Gods integrity.
Won't the money be spent eventually?

Abi, you think say pastor dey go deposit am for God bank account.
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by Nobody: 11:25am On Jul 01, 2018
The Christian God is so mighty and powerful, he has everything, he owns the world, but he needs your money. He is so big and powerful but can not find his own money, he can not even know how to manage money, so every other sunday, Christians must give more money to their Mighty God.

Religions are just scam, all of them.


Ye are Spirits, your consciousness does not require a Savior.
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by nwamehn: 11:26am On Jul 01, 2018
RadicallyBlunt:

So what happens to a person who sows a seed offering, prayed and fasted on it for days or weeks and drops it in d offering bag/box hoping he has send the money on a mission only for it to be taken by someone else as change probably to buy chewing gum or to give conductor on his way back. How would you feel as d sower?

BTW can you present a money gift to ur boss in d office and right there in his front ask for change?

Brother if u respect God more than ur boss, you will run round and get change before dropping d offering.

What you've given, you've given! Keep your dignity and respect Gods integrity.

In a situation where the church itself encourages members to ensure they give their offerings because of the benefits of giving and tells them that they should not imbibe the habit of avoiding giving offerings because of lack of change, instead that they should bring it that the church would always have change, and the members follow this practice, would u also say that they ar disrespecting God's integrity?
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by badguy1(m): 11:28am On Jul 01, 2018
Our problem in dis country is religion....if I can look for change to go to church why cant i just change d money in church?
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by miraclea: 11:30am On Jul 01, 2018
Offering is for furtherance of the gospel collection of change is neither a sin though for decency it's good you change your money b4 the service denying members from collecting change is an infringement on peoples right the value is what matters not the dignified paper churches should collect and give change decently
Re: Is It Ideal To Collect Change When Dropping Offering In Church? by Dex4(m): 11:32am On Jul 01, 2018
No law say you must give offering.

If you no hold much bar, lock up....na God you wan give, no be man and God know every! grin grin

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