I understand that churches need money to pay the electricity and staff and hopefully also reach out to the community with good works.  But guess what God doesn't need your money.  None of us write a check to God every week.   My church asks that we give of our time, talent and treasure.  My treasure is pretty minimal at the moment and no I do not have cable TV.  I give what I can monetarily and give freely of my time and talents.  I did a large clean ou...