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“And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”
– Philippians 4:19 (NIV)
Tithing still applies in tough times
Corbett new head of Faith and Work Ministry
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acques and Brittany Van Wyk recently
Michele Corbett is the new director of Harbor Church’s
faced a decision that every Christian
PRINCIPLES
Faith and Work Ministry.
believer confronts. Committed,
“Corbett has played a key role in the ministry since its
knowledgeable Christians they were, but
OF
inception,” said Denise Yohn, former director. “I’ve decided
Brittany sensed more each day that they PROSPERITY
to step down from the role in order to put some much
needed to tithe faithfully. She knew Jacques
needed rest into my life, as well as to allow Michele, who
would be hesitant. Medical bills from an
has the perfect strengths and skill-set, to lead the ministry
ANTHONY SAFFER
accident and other small debts had piled
to the next level.”
up. Job situations were tenuous.
Yo h n s a i d s h e w a s l o o k i n g f o r w a rd t o
Jacques’s reasoning, “I come from a she’s right. So does Scripture. Luke 10:7
continuing on as a member of the ministry team
church where my pastor taught us that we says that any “worker” is worthy of his
and support ing Corb et t in her new role.
should give from a willing, loving heart.” wages, including you, me and our pastors
Harbor Church believes the gospel renews the marketplace
Brittany on the other hand suggested and church staff.
and this belief gave birth to the Faith and Work Ministry.
tithing, because “I had faithfully done it Giving brings joy. The Van Wyk’s
Their vision is to transform people, their work, and their
years ago. At the time, I was in a situation discussions were, in hindsight, a reconciling
workplaces of San Diego by bringing the hope of redemption
Michele Corbett
where my monthly income clearly wasn’t of giving out of obedience and giving out
and renewal that comes through the gospel to the marketplace. For more information,
enough to cover my rent and needs, but I of joy. Initially, they were exclusive. Now,
visit
www.faithandworkministry.org.
always had enough.” they are one and the same. They followed
Robert Schuller’s daughter new leader of Crystal Cathedral
Jacques and Brittany had several the example of the Macedonians whom the
Sheila Schuller Coleman will be the new leader of the Crystal Cathedral, according to
thoughtful, productive discussions. Apostle Paul commended (2 Corinthians 8)
a June 7 announcement by the organization. She will take over administrative duties,
Jacques finally complied, not because of for giving joyfully out of extreme poverty
though will not officially be called senior pastor.
Brittany’s “witty arguments,” she asserts, and oppression. Like the Macedonians,
The move comes after the Rev. Robert A. Schuller, the founder’s son, resigned last
but rather, “God listening and answering Jacques and Brittany reconciled the two
year as senior pastor. Last October, the elder Schuller said the two men differed over
my prayers.” because, (v.5) “…they first gave themselves
the “direction and the vision” of the megachurch and its related “Hour of Power”
Jacques still believes giving from a to the Lord…”
television program. – E.P. News
willing, loving heart is the answer, but now, “Often you hear a reason to tithe is that
he is actually doing it. “For me personally God will bless you financially. Maybe, but
it became an excuse in a sense, a way out. we may sometimes struggle. For me, the
JESUS
I now believe that our tithe is something biggest blessing is simply the joy of giving,” CHRIST
we need to do whether things are well says Brittany.Jacques still admittedly has
with us financially or not. By continuing moments when he slips into thinking about
to give faithfully, we can prove that our what else he could do with that money.
trust is in God.” “But when we get to church, and we give THE
Here is why Jacques and Brittany came it, I am blessed to know that God is using
SAVIOR
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to the conclusion they did: something He gave me, hoping I would Jesus said: Whoever drinks of the water that I will give him, will
Paying tithes recognizes God’s give it back to Him, so that, in turn, He
never thirst: The water that I will give him will be in him a well
ownership. Psalm 24:1a says “The earth can bless another brother or sister. I am
of water springing up into “everlasting life.” – John 4:14
is the Lord’s, and all it contains.” God’s humbled and thankful to give.”
THE
ownership is inherent in His name, “Lord”. The Van Wyks have stepped up to
BAPTIZER
But, understanding this in the mind and support three other ministries. Brittany
“Please join us for a time of worship, encouraging
believing it in the heart are two different concludes, “I don’t want to draw any false word and fellowship.” – Pastor Robert & Patricia Pascoe
things. conclusions. I keep a very close tab on bills,
THE
Jacques relates, “We decided, God but within six months of starting to tithe, I
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