We are in a stewardship series and the word generosity continues to be a theme. When you think about it, generosity is a value that should be the hallmark Christianity. God has been generous to us. And as we reflect God, we in turn are to be generous to others. Scripture says, “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” 1 John 3:1 NIV We need to be generous to others, generous with our time, our talents, our resources, mindful that, ‘the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” 2 Corinthians 9:6
I was very encouraged in staff meeting this week as various ministry leaders named the seeds they were wanting to sow in their ministries -seeds of hope, love, compassion, prayer, community, a heart for worship and for God’s word. I was also encouraged this week to hear about the seeds that are being sown daily so people can have the gospel in their own language through the continued work of Faith Comes By Hearing. All of these are kingdom seeds. They are redemptive and life-giving seeds. These are seeds that will reap an eternal harvest. As we think about our own gardens -our family, workplace, church and city -I wonder what type of seeds do we want to plant?
This week, we hope you will join us for in-person worship –
8:45AM Classic Service -Dan Tupps – By Faith: Give Generously
9:45AM Traditional Service -Alia Eyres -CEO of Mothers Choice
11:15AM Contemporary Service & U-Café -Alia Eyres
12:45PM Contemporary Service -Alia Eyres
3:00PM Tagalog Service -Pastor Ruth
Blessings, Pastor Michele