Friend(s) of Melonie Park Church:
Thank you for your financial gift to Melonie Park Church. We recognize that the giving of our material resources for the kingdom of God is a significant part of our worship. We also believe that we, as the church, are to be meticulous in how we handle those resources entrusted to us.

We want to take this opportunity to explain to you the reason why gifts given to MPC are not accompanied with a personal note of thanks, phone calls or any type of recognition from our staff. This letter goes out to all first-time givers explaining our heart toward financial giving and our handling of those resources.

First, we believe it is important to give you the opportunity to give as anonymously as possible in order that you might be able to give in a manner consistent with Christ’s instruction… "When therefore you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be honored by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing that your alms may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will repay you" (Matt 6:2-4). We are therefore careful with both the number and the integrity of the individuals who are given access to your giving history. Beyond our finance based staff, no one including our elders, teaching pastor, finance committee or other ministry staff, know the giving of any individual or family.

Second, we trust the Lord to provide for this body. We purpose to serve our Lord in ways that honor and glorify Him believing that as a result He will be pleased to move His people to generously support Melonie Park Church, and to support it abundantly, far beyond anything we could accomplish with human prompting. We desire to clearly communicate the financial needs of our body, but we pray that those we serve, and those who serve with us, will be moved to sow bountifully, cheerfully and never grudgingly or under compulsion.

"Now this I say, he who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully. Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver." (2 Cor 9:6-7)

Again, thank you for investing in the Lord's purposes with us. We believe the Lord intends to use Melonie Park Church for His glory as He produces Life in and through this gathering of believers. May He move you to be involved consistently and sacrificially in this, His work, and may He continually grow your heart's affections for all that is eternal…"For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also" (Matt 6:21)

Committed to His Truth producing His Life in us,
The Leadership of Melonie Park Church

*In keeping with IRS requirements your tax-deductible gifts will be receipted. Please let us know if you have any specific needs regarding the timing of these notifications, otherwise you will receive only the minimum summary of your gifts necessary to meet government standards.