A Baptist church in the United States has banned a 92-year-old woman, Josephine King, from worshiping with them for not giving enough donation and for failing to pay her tithe.
WALB reports that Josephine King who has been a member of Bainbridge’s First African Baptist Church for over 50 years was the first person to be expelled from the congregation for not paying her tithe.
The report quoted Kings nephew, Gerald Simmons as saying the 92-year-old was sick and was indoors for several months, which iwas why she could not attend church for a long period. Simmons further added that King had contributed to the church financially in the past.
A letter signed by the Senior Pastor of First African Baptist Church, Derrick Mike said, “Josephine King is no longer considered a member of the First African Baptist Church of Bainbridge, Georgia.” The letter went on to explain she “has shown non-support” by not providing “constant and consistent financial and physical participation.”
“She was stunned. She was disappointed. She was shocked.”
“You shouldn’t chase the individuals down, you shouldn’t do that. If that’s the case, you’re money hungry. You have to have money to make these churches run, but it’s not about money. It’s about God. You have to put God first,” Simmons disclosed.
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