Feast of Firstfruits

THE FEAST OF FIRSTFRUITS

The word firstfruits means “a promise to come.” On the day of Firstfruits, Monday, April 9, 2012, the Church Family will bring a special offering to the Lord.  This offering will represent the firstfruits of any financial income since the Feast of Tabernacles which was held in (October 2011). In Leviticus 23: 9-14, the first crops of the barley harvest were offered to God as an offering of thanksgiving for the promise of an abundant harvest. This offering, lifted up to the Lord, is called the early firstfruits. In I Corinthians 15:23, Jesus is considered the firstfruit of the harvest of all who have died in him. This Feast was fulfilled when Jesus rose from the dead and ascended into heaven. For Christians, this feast is important because it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ!

Things You Need to Know

• The Feast of Firstfruits begins at sundown, April 8th and ends at sundown, April 9th.

• You determine the amount of this special offering, symbolizing your thanksgiving to God for providing the “early” spring harvest. The “latter” spring harvest will occur during Pentecost.

• Prepare to offer to the Lord a Firstfruit offering on Monday, April 9th.  You may bring your offering to The KBC, use the mobile app, Connection Center Kiosk, give online or by mail.

• The firstfruit offering is not your tithe. It is separate and in addition to your tithe.