Deny
Sacrificially cut something out of your life as a reminder to pray and give.
Consider giving up something special to you, for the three-year commitment. This not only generates additional funds you can give to the campaign, it also serves as a reminder to pray and seek God's will for Village.
An Example from One Family
| As we continue our support of the annual local/global budget, we will also give the following: | 1 year | 3 Years |
|---|---|---|
| Do Away | ||
| Eat out one less time a month - $30/month | $300 | $900 |
| Stop dry cleaning shirts - $15/month | $180 | $540 |
| Manicure nails - $25/month | $300 | $900 |
| Delay | ||
| Buying a new car - $300/month | $3,600 | $10,800 |
| Buying new clothes for new seasons | $600 | $1,800 |
| Do More | ||
| Pay credit cards off so not charged interest | $250 | $750 |
| Tutor someone - $25 X 30 sessions per year | $750 | $2,250 |
| Give 1 hour ($40) of my shop's revenue each day | $10,400 | $31,200 |
| Donate | ||
| Intel Stock - $25 X 25 | $675 | $2,025 |
| Sell Coin Collection $500 | — | |
| Tax Refund | $2,500 | $7,500 |
| Deny | ||
| Starbucks Coffee each morning ($15/week) | $780 | $2,340 |
| Total | $20,835 | $61,505 |
"Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." II Corinthians 9:7
