JOSEPH W. TKACH
PASTOR GENERAL

August 1987

Dear Friend:

Thank you for your inquiry about determining your third-tithe years.

The point from which to start counting one's third-tithe years has largely been left up to the individual to determine. However, one should begin counting soon after learning about this tithe. Since most members of the Church learn about the third tithe just prior to being baptized, they count from either the Passover or the Feast of Tabernacles, whichever is closer to their baptism. But, any convenient date is acceptable as long as that date is used consistently.

Each person should keep track of these years to the best of their ability. One point to keep in mind is that the third-tithe years are the third and sixth years out of each set of seven years following one's baptism.

If you still have questions about this subject, please feel welcome to ask your local minister about it.

We appreciate this opportunity to be of service.

PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE DEPARTMENT