New Life Presbyterian Church of La Mesa

New Life is honoring our Missionary call with a one-week event called: Yes To Missions. Starting October 3rd through the 11th, we will be having workshops, meals, bible studies, camp fires and more! Over 13 of our supported missionaries will be speaking. Please download the schedule by clicking here for important information.

Faith Promise … trusting God to provide 

..."they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability." 2 Cor. 8:3 

Many of you may be familiar with Faith Promise, the title of choice for missions’ offerings in churches across America. Here at New Life, we will also use Faith Promise as the name for missions giving.  In October, we will have a World Missions Week that will conclude with “Faith Promise Sunday”, when we as a church will make our collective commitment to financial support of our missions program.

So, what exactly is a Faith Promise? 

A Faith Promise is a financial commitment in support of work in missions, agreeing to give a specific amount as God provides, “as you are able, and even beyond your ability to give.” Faith Promise is not designed to replace your normal giving, but to increase it and, in doing so, to expand your faith.

What is the Process?

The process begins with prayer. Rather than  asking, “How much should I give?” which focuses on bank accounts, and bills, consider asking “How much does God want me to give?” which directs the focus to Him.  It might be that God wants you to give more than you think you can because He wants to stretch your faith more than you can imagine.

The Faith in Faith Promise….

Faith grows, as we trust in God alone as our provider in the personal area of daily needs. “But just as you excel in everything- in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us- see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” II Corinthians  8:7

The Promise in Faith Promise is not to God, but from Him; it provides the opportunity to pause and take careful account of how God has faithfully provided for us. “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously” II Corinthians 9:6.

Where will the money come from?

Increased giving starts not with increased income, but with God’s grace enlarging our hearts with the joy of giving. Additional giving may come as a result of unexpected sources, a successful investment, better management of finances, or from savings we have already been blessed with. As John “Wesley stated, “Make all you can, save all you can, and then give all you can.”

How do I make a commitment?

-  Pray, seeking God’s guidance in what    He would have you give.

-  Determine your annual commitment in support of missions through New Life and indicate that intention by filling out a Faith Promise card.

Faith Promise Cards will be available in the free literature rack prior to the missions’ conference.  Everyone will receive a card on Faith Promise Sunday. 

Your Faith Promise should include all planned giving through the church to missions for the entire year. 

 So, we challenge you to join with other members of the New Life family in increasing our support for missionaries around the world, enabling them to ”Declare His glory to the nations.”.

If the Lord is calling you to help with giving, we encourage you to download this Faith Promise guide to help you.