Perhaps the greatest decision you or your family will make during this campaign will be the decision about your own giving commitment. Here is some information that will help you decide what your commitment will be.

It All Starts With Prayer
Prayer lays the firm foundation of all our work at Rocky River. Continually pray and ask God to show you His will for your life as you decide what your role will be in building our home. Included in your packet, is a Prayer Guide that will help you focus on God on a daily basis. Extra copies are available at our church office and on Sundays at our worship services.

As you begin praying about your commitment, keep in mind that we are asking everyone to make equal sacrifices, not equal gifts. Obviously, God has given us different abilities to give financially. Please make a quality financial commitment.

Remember, your financial commitment can include both a cash and a 36-month giving commitment. Most of us can give far more than we initially think by giving it over a three year time period. You will help your church most by making both gifts.

Here are some suggestions for determining God’s will:

1. Begin by praying every day, “Lord, I want to give sacrificially. Now please show me how to give a gift that will stretch my faith.” If you’re married, pray together with your spouse.
2. Give yourself time! Don’t rush your decision. You’ll find that the longer you genuinely pray “Show me how,” the more ways God will show you, and you’ll be able to give more than the first amount that popped into your head.
3. Plan a family conference to discuss ways to give. Ask your family members to be thinking of ideas in advance. Be sure to involve your children, no matter how young they are. This is a great opportunity to teach giving and faith.

At your family conference, read the following Bible promises and instructions and make a list of what you learn: Proverbs 3:9-10, Proverbs 11:24-25, Luke 6:38, 1 Corinthians 9:6-12, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, 2 Corinthians 8:1-12, and Matthew 6:19-20.

4. In your family conference, ask yourselves these questions regarding your 36 month commitment:
   -Are there ways we could decrease our expenses in order to make a larger commitment?
   -Are there ways we could increase our income in order to make a larger commitment?
5. Decide as a family the total amount you’ll give, hold hands and have a prayer of
   commitment similar to this:
   Father, this is a big step for us. We’re asking You to strengthen our faith and help us grow spiritually through giving. We thank You for all You have given us. We would be nothing without You. Teach us how to be cheerful givers. We’re claiming the promises You’ve said in Your Word that You’ll take care of our needs if we will trust You. Thank You for this opportunity to grow. Thank You for our church. Help us to reach our goal in being a part of a place that matters. In Jesus’ name. Amen.