Tithes and Offerings ?

I am Woman,

I do not know you (but you sound like a sincere, godly person), and I do not know your church and it's pastor. But this sounds like an absolute shame to me! NO! If you are a faithful member, and tither, then I believe you should not be required to pay to use the church building. Especially for a funeral.

The only exceptions I can even think of is if the building being used is being rented or leased (as this would be an extra time, but even then I would not ask for more money), or if the person was not a member (even in this case I still would not ask for money).

I do understand pastors asking to help offset the costs of building maintenance/janitorial services for weddings, and other special events. But I do not understand him requiring a rental fee (especially from his members).

I suggest you speak to him about it. Perhaps there is an exstenuationg circumstance that I cannot think of that would require him to do such a thing.

Hope this helps.

Elder Greg

http://www.forministry.com/USOKPENTEMMM1

You cannot prove by the scriptures that you have to tithe.

In the OT food was tithed and then they all got together to partake of the tithes (food). In other words they ate the food together.

Your church! I wouldn't be going to it.

the church you attended is not genuine christian otherwise they must be willing to help those who are in need with out expecting something in return much less asking payment in return for their service. originally or in the bible times, tithing was never practiced in christianity. not one verse. tithing was required by god only to the esraelites , only in their land ,only in the time of the law and only in the old testament.

Religion is a business in disguise.