PCA HISTORICAL CENTER
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Studies & Actions
of the General Assembly of Fund Raising Policy Whereas, some of our churches have begun to conduct bazaars, rummage sales, suppers, and other benefits for the purpose of raising money for the Lord's work, and, Whereas, in the light of these events it is best to set these benefit programs in their proper perspective based on principles of Scripture, and Whereas, Jesus cast the money changers out of the Temple, saying, "Make not my Father's house an house of merchandise" (John 2:16), Now, therefore, be it resolved: That the Fourth General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America advise its members and churches as follows: a. The Lord has ordained that giving should be an act of worship and thus a means of grace. b. God has revealed in His Word that His kingdom on earth is to be supported by the cheerful, willing and loving tithes and sacrificial offerings of His children. c. Commercial activities such as suppers, bazaars, rummage sales, etc., held primarily to raise money are improper activities for the Church. d. Commercial activities designed primarily to provide a ministry such as a bookstore, are proper Church activities. e. Neither the Church, nor any organization of the Church should sponsor
such benefit promotions which have as a primary purpose raising money
for the support of the Lord's work. |