Biblical Generosity
I know what you’re probably thinking…“Oh no, Britton’s talking about money again!”
And you would be wrong. Technically, I’m writing about money this time. Specifically, I’m writing about the ways I’ve seen our church model biblical generosity over the past month.
In case you missed it, the government shut down this year. While I’m hoping it’s operating again by the time you’re reading this, the shutdown and its consequences, such as delayed SNAP payments, affected many people. Needs increased. But where needs increased, our church’s generosity abounded all the more. The food and money you donated helped dozens of people each week feed their families. They kept kids from going hungry, parents from skipping meals, and struggling community members from going into debt just to put food on the table.
As we discussed on Sunday, November 3rd, biblical generosity consists of both compassion and wisdom. It’s seeing the needs of the people around us, caring enough to do something about it, and operating with wisdom to maximize the impact of our generosity. When it comes to our community’s needs during the government shutdown, I want to celebrate Fee Fee for seeing the needs, caring enough to give, and managing your money in such a way that enabled you to give to this cause at a moment’s notice. Praise the Lord for your generosity!
I also want to mention the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. At the time of writing, I don’t have any totals for how many boxes our church filled. But I know it’s more than zero, so I will once again celebrate your generosity.
I haven’t even mentioned your generosity regarding our weekly offering, through which all the operations of our church take place. Thanks to your generosity, our kids ministry is flourishing, our student ministry is growing, and we are connecting more and more people to the unifying and life-transforming power of the gospel.
As we approach the Christmas season, we will have many more opportunities to practice biblical generosity. The Lottie Moon offering for international missions. Angel tree for local families. Not to mention all the normal costs associated with the holiday season at Fee Fee. I’m constantly blown away by our church’s generosity, and I know God will use every donation to the praise and glory of his name. I can never say it enough—thank you for your generosity.
In Christ,
Pastor Britton