-Planned  – a decision that requires thought ahead of time, not giving merely what we have left;
-Proportionate – our giving is proportionate to how God has blessed us;
-Sacrificial  – we give back to God first, not last; giving up some of our wants and desires;
-Thankful – our offering is a grateful response to the immense love God has shown for us;
-Gift – like any gift to a loved one, what we give to our church is given without reservation or
          condition, to continue the mission and ministry of our Lord.