Of Thine Own Have We Given Thee - Paperbackby Shawn O. Strout (Author) Every Sunday around the world, Christians offer money and in kind gifts to the church, traditionally known as alms. For communities that celebrate the Eucharist regularly, bread and wine, traditionally known as oblations, often accompany these gifts. What does it mean theologically for Christians to offer gifts to God, who first offered the greatest gift of Jesus Christ? This question regarding the role of alms and