Donating A Large Sum Of Money
By allen0187
@allen0187 (58438)
Philippines
July 2, 2016 12:24am CST
I remember reading about this story a couple years ago. It is inspiring as it is unbelievable. A minister from a Christian center took a deposit slip last and wrote down $1 million. The reverend then prayed over the deposit slip and said that the money will be used to build a new church. Fast forward to a couple of months later, an anonymous business owner gave $1.4 million dollars and an extra $100,000 to build the new church.
The church did open in a few weeks time. The reverend said that in these economic times, that "the Lord wanted to show his power." This is a great story and it got me thinking if an anonymous person will give you $1.5 million, what will you do with the money? Also, if you had that much money and more to spare, will you do the same as what the good samaritan did and give the money to build a new church?
Everyone's thoughts are welcome. Cheers!!!
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35 responses
@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
2 Jul 16
If I have money I won't give it to build a church, instead I will give it to the poorest people in the world.
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@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
6 Jul 16
@Macarrosel, Me too, equal sharing for the needy.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
3 Jul 16
when two or more people group together to pray, this is already considered a church. if i am donated with a big amount of money, my priority would be to help the poorest student attain their goals, then if there is a spare, i can borrow some for the heart operation i must have
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
3 Jul 16
That is so generous of you, helping out students first before looking after yourself even if you need it as well.
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@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
6 Jul 16
@ridingbet, that is nice friend,the question 
now, is where is that big money? hehehehe.
now, is where is that big money? hehehehe.1 person likes this
@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
6 Jul 16
@cacay1 join the lottery and put your lucky numbers
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
2 Jul 16
No I won't build a church at all. I'll make the money grow, use the interest to help people make their dreams come true.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
2 Jul 16
@allen0187 it's the only way I could think of to help as many and as much as I can. Building a church in my personal opinion is a total waste.
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@LadyDuck (457314)
• Switzerland
2 Jul 16
@toniganzon I agree, you can build a hospital, or a place for orphans or elder people. We do not need a church to pray.
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@wiLLmaH (8801)
• Singapore, Singapore
20 Jul 16
Actually, the more rich people are the more they gave away money for a good cause.
Millions (equivalent to billions today) were given away by Rockefeller and Carnegie.
The more you give the more you receive. There is a power on that phrase. :)
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
20 Jul 16
So true!
Agree with you on 'The more you give, the more you receive' statement.
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
23 Jul 16
@wiLLmaH true.
Although, personally, I want to help others without expecting anything in return. Not from my fellow men or from some greater power from above.
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@wiLLmaH (8801)
• Singapore, Singapore
20 Jul 16
@allen0187 Everytime we are doing things, there is a magic from above that HE give back 10 or more folds.
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@LadyDuck (457314)
• Switzerland
2 Jul 16
Well, if someone is rich enough to donate 15 million dollars he does not need that money. If I would receive a million dollar I would keep it and do exactly the same as @toniganzon . I will give something in charity, but I would use the money for my living.
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
3 Jul 16
What sort of livelihood project do you have in mind Reine?
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
3 Jul 16
@Lucky15 sounds like a plan!
Got anything specific in mind?
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@Lucky15 (37346)
• Philippines
3 Jul 16
@allen0187 making stuff outnof indigenous products :)
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@celticeagle (158615)
• Boise, Idaho
2 Jul 16
This is also a good story of fate and perhaps even Karma. I don't believe in your God.
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
2 Jul 16
In my God? Did I mention anything about God here @celticeagle ?
Agree, that it is indeed a good story of fate.
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@celticeagle (158615)
• Boise, Idaho
3 Jul 16
@allen0187 ....Not that I recall but most people are or have deity they worship. No, I wouldn't build a church.
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
24 Jul 16
If I will be given that amount, I will put it investments and make the money grow. Then, I will spend it to help in building schools for the kids and a big library where everyone will be welcomed. I would like the kids to have a bright future. It is good to expose them to books and other educational activities that will improve them as they are growing up.
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
24 Jul 16
@annierose I understand and appreciate the comforts that technology brings us but Kindles and iPads cannot and will not replace books in my heart.
I'm old-fashioned when it comes to reading and books.
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
24 Jul 16
That is a great idea. We need more schools and libraries for everyone!
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
24 Jul 16
@allen0187 True! More books rather than technologies. I have noticed that many students are very smart in computer games but very dull when it comes to reading.
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@scheng1 (24650)
• Singapore
2 Jul 16
You should read the story of Cynthia Stafford.
She wanted very badly to win 112 million dollars, and she wrote the number on a piece of paper every day, and imagined herself getting the money.
She did win, and become very famous.
You can search for her in Youtube.
She has accepted many interviews, and she shows how she wins the money despite dirt poor.
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
2 Jul 16
Thanks for the suggestion. I'd definitely look her up.
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
4 Jul 16
I'd probably support some charities but not religious ones
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
5 Jul 16
What sorts of charities will you be supporting @arthurchappell ? I'm curious to know.
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@HebrewGreekStudies (1646)
• Canada
20 Jul 16
I would be extremly uncomfortable with getting that much money as a donation...but, in general, I don't like receiving them at all...and often refuse "gifts" ppl want to give me. Re. giving to build a new church, no, I wouldn't-in my opinion, we have enough churches, and I say that as a clergyman, and a conservative one at that. There are other things the community needs which I think would glorify God more then creating more of what we already have-I would be more willing to give it to a create a work program for unemployed/underemployed families, or create a fund for families in need. For me...it is almost like, the difference between talking about Jesus, and doing what Jesus said about how life in the church should be run.
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
20 Jul 16
Well said man!
What you said made a lot of sense.
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@brokenbee (11090)
• Philippines
2 Jul 16
If I am that rich, yes, I will also give it to church.
I know a famous author who lost her billionaire status because she donated her money to charity.
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
2 Jul 16
I'm curious who is that author @brokenbee .
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
3 Jul 16
@brokenbee it isn't like, she became bankrupt after her donation, right?
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
23 Jul 18
Same here! I would fund building a church.
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@itsmejing (606)
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3 Jul 16
Hmmm i love children, if i had that big money i would like a feeding program, clothe them and send them to school..
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
3 Jul 16
@itsmejing your prayers are as important as your contributions.
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@itsmejing (606)
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3 Jul 16
@allen0187 it is but i don't have that much resources that's why i just pray for them
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@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
19 Mar 17
I would give some of the money to Food Share, so more people could be fed. Some would be put in the bank, so I could live and pay off my house. Also I would use some to start a Food Truck Business, as would like to serve healthy easy options, so people eat better.
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
19 Mar 17
A food truck business sounds like a good idea!
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@Zelmarq (12585)
• Cebu City, Philippines
21 Jul 16
If I really have much money then thats a good thing to donate to things with eternal bearing like building a church, or helping church workers and missionaries. These people are being used to spread the good news, the harvest is many but the workers are few, they have a great task for the salvation of people and its really fulfilling when you know you have given it to the servants of the Lord.
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
23 Jul 16
I really liked the story. If I received that much money I would give some of it to my family and donate some of it to charity. I used to work in a home for people with special needs. They really need money and I would love to donate a large amount of money to them. My husband and I have a sponsor child in India. We pay her school fees. If we had more money I would pay the school fees for several children.
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
23 Jul 16
That is very generous of you @Porcospino . I think all of the people here did mention to donate a portion of the money to family, friends, and charity.
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
25 Jul 16
@Porcospino that is a great idea. We need to extend assistance to those with special needs and disabilities.
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
24 Jul 16
@allen0187 I would love to help that place for people with special needs. I worked there in the past. It is a great place, but they don't have much money.
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
11 Jul 16
@SIMPLYD if you can imagine it, you can do it!
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
11 Jul 16
@allen0187 It's actually on my mind a long time ago , which remained a dream because i don't bet on Lotto .
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@averygirl72 (37706)
• Philippines
29 Aug 17
This is a nice story. The minister just wrote 1 million dollars and he claim to receive it and it really happened? I wish some miracle like that happen to my life
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
29 Aug 17
Think of it enough times. Believe that it will happen. So it shall.
@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
29 Aug 17
@averygirl72 and you need to work on it as well. That's the most important part.
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@averygirl72 (37706)
• Philippines
29 Aug 17
@allen0187 You mean I just think of my dream or write it in paper then believe it will come true and it will come true?
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@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
16 Jul 16
If someone will give me that big amount, I will be the luckiest girl for it will be a big help for my Kidney transplant. I've been wishing that someone with a big heart will sponsor me for a kidney transplant for I want to live more. :)
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
17 Jul 16
So sorry to hear about your condition. Hopefully, you get the assistance that you need.
Blessings!
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@allen0187 (58438)
• Philippines
18 Jul 16
@JustBhem praying that things work out for you my friend.
@JustBhem (70555)
• Davao, Philippines
17 Jul 16
@allen0187 Yes. I will and I know it will come. I prayed for that every day. Thanks.
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