Church members complain about collection notices

[Revmitchell]

Most people who attend church are used to seeing the offering plate passed around the pews. People donate what they can as a proud member of the congregation.

But a Tampa woman told ABC Action News her church says she must pay more than $1,000 a year in donations or she wouldn't be considered a member.

"People were really friendly there, and I really enjoyed being there," said Candace Petterson.


http://www.abcactionnews.com/news/h...rch-members-complain-about-collection-notices

 

[Rolfe]

Not donations. Membership Dues.

 

[Gina B]

I'm guessing they let people in her situation be "adopted" by other members (anonymously) or to simply sign something saying they do not have the finances.
I hope, anyway.
Isn't that the norm for the membership dues model?

 

[Revmitchell]

Since when is there a membership dues model?

 

[Salty]

Since when is there a membership dues model?

My understanding of their rule is that you must give the minimum stated amounts in order to vote in the business meetings.

 

[Revmitchell]

My understanding of their rule is that you must give the minimum stated amounts in order to vote in the business meetings.

What I would have to do is find another church.

 

[Salty]

What I would have to do is find another church.

What I would do, maybe - is for about six months - just put cash in - without an envelope - and when they question me, I would simply say I give cash in the amount that the New Testament requires (as the Lord has blessed)

 

[Gina B]

It is common in synagogues. Or at least it used to be. Was it never a thing in other places? I thought it used to be.

 

[Revmitchell]

Not in Baptist churches.

 

[JFish123]

The church is an abomination on this issue from what I read


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[Br. Dan]

It is common in synagogues. Or at least it used to be. Was it never a thing in other places? I thought it used to be.

I've only heard of that in Charismatic and Catholic churches. I've not heard of such a thing in Baptist or mainstream Protestant churches.

 

[JFish123]

I didn't know people had to give money to vote on the things of God. An abomination.


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[777]

The nerve, I'm on their FB page right now and they're hearing it:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mount-Moriah-Primitive-Baptist-Church/143042735726329

This is true, and I think the lady in the article ought to vote with her feet and find a real new church to attend.

 

[carpro]

What I would have to do is find another church.

Don't walk. Run.

This is a church that has forgotten the most basic of Christ's teachings.

 

[Salty]

I didn't know people had to give money to vote on the things of God. An abomination.

There have been times I was out of work and unable to give a financial offering to my local church. In those cases, I would NOT vote on any financial issue.

 

[Rolfe]

So the Widow with her mite (of Luke 21) would not be allowed to vote in this church's meetings?

I wonder if The idea originated from paid staff.

 

[Earth Wind and Fire]

So the Widow with her mite (of Luke 21) would not be allowed to vote in this church's meetings?

I wonder if The idea originated from paid staff.

I don't get.....this is supposed to be a Primitive Baptist Church????? Ive never even seen a paid staff in a PB church! This place is really odd.