Your Generosity, His Gospel

We are generous in response to God's generosity.

Your Generosity, His Gospel

We are generous in response to God's generosity.

Your Generosity, His Gospel

We are generous in response to God's generosity.

Your Generosity, His Gospel

We are generous in response to God's generosity.


What is First Fruits?

We believe the church is a direct link to impacting our local community; to inspire, bring hope and create positive life-giving change in every avenue of our city and cities across the world. The First Fruits offering is your opportunity to give extravagantly. This annual offering gives you a chance to sow into the church in a way that will accelerate the vision of the house to see God’s will done right here in our city first, then onto other cities all over the world.

When can I give the First Fruits offering?

You can give your First Fruits offering starting on January 1st, continuing throughout the month.

Why Give?

- The First Fruit offering is a principle all through the bible. Proverbs 3:9, "Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first fruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine."
- We believe the church is a direct link to impacting our local community.
- To advance the vision by equipping the church to accomplish the mission.

Abel gave the very first of his harvest, it pleases the Lord when you choose to give back the best of what He has given to you. It's an act of gratitude and expression of faith that says, "Lord, since you have provided the first, I trust you will take care of me and provide the rest" (Genesis 4:4).

How can I prep for First Fruits?

Pray: The aim of First Fruits is to put God first in every aspect of our lives, including our finances. We encourage everyone to go before God and ask Him how you should plan to give.

Plan: We recognize the First Fruit offering is a great sacrifice and a leap of faith for most, but this is why it's so important to count the cost and make a plan. Creating a budget for December 2022 to January 2023 is a good way to start. Typically, the First Fruit offering is considered to be the first paycheck of the year. But remember, this is all about giving your best to God. Your best might be the pay of your first hour, first day, first week, or a different amount that God puts on your heart.

Give: Once you know that amount you're giving, take the leap of faith! We have a few giving options you can choose from below.

You are invited to a powerful, fun, and hope-filled Easter Weekend where we will remember and honor Jesus' death and celebrate the victory of His resurrection!
Easter Weekend Service Times

Good Friday, March 29th at 7 pm
Bilingual service & family-friendly
*No separate kids service*

City Wide Church
857 Howard Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605
Easter Sunday, April 20th

Cafe Times (open to all services)
8:15 am & 10:30 am

Spanish Service - 9 am
(separate service located in the City Wide Español sanctuary)

English Services - 9 am & 11:15 am
(located in the main sanctuary)

What to expect:
Worship - Message - Kids Easter Experience (ages 6 mo - 12 years) - Light breakfast
*separate kids service will be available*

City Wide Church
2385 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Who are you inviting?

One experience in the presence of God can change someone's life! Bring your family and friends to church to experience a powerful time of worship, prayer and receive a life-changing message.

Press and hold down the digital invites below to download and send to someone you'd love to see at Easter Weekend! *If on a computer, screenshot and send*

How can I prepare for First Fruits?

Pray

The goal of First Fruits is to put God first in all aspects of our lives, including our finances. We encourage everyone to go before God and ask Him how you should plan to give.

Plan

We recognize that the first offering is a big sacrifice and leap of faith for most people, but that's why it's so important to calculate the cost and make a plan. Creating a budget for December 2023 to January 2024 is a good way to start. Generally, the First Fruits offering is considered the first paycheck of the year. But remember, it's about giving your best to God. Your best could be your first hour's pay, first day, first week or a different amount that God puts on your heart.

Give

Once you know the amount you are giving, take the leap of faith! You can give your First Fruits offering starting January 1, continuing throughout the month. Be sure to specify that the offering you're giving is for First Fruits. If giving on Pushpay or on our City Wide app, choose the fund, "First Fruits". We have a few giving options for you to choose from.

Other Ways to Give

  • Text CITYWIDE to (833) 566-2429
  • Use the Pushpay app: CITYWIDECHURCH
  • Use Venmo app: MYCWC
  • Mail your gift to 857 Howard Ave, Bridgeport, CT, 06605
Give Now

Giving on the City Wide App through Pushpay is simple and secure! Use your credit or debit card to give a recurring or one time gift below.