We are two weeks into our three week churchwide emphasis Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity. Last Sunday, our topic was "Wisdom and Cultivating Contentment". We discussed several items. First, we looked closely at the biblical principles of money management and learned how they apply to our daily lives. Next, we reviewed some common pitfalls and cultural traps and discovered how we can avoid them. Then, we addressed head-on our human tendency to accumulate possessions and wealth, and we discovered how to consciously change our ways. We also provided two financial worksheets and two items to help you implement these ideals in your personal lives. If you were unable to be with us, you can find the sermon message right here on this blog.
This Sunday brings our final topic in the series: "Defined by Generosity." What defines your life? Is it wealth? Belongings? Faith? Some of us live with a scarcity mentality, worried that we must gather and hoard as much as possible, saving for some imagined "rainy day." Or we focus on self-gratification. But the Bible promises both God's blessings and joy for those who choose to live another way. During the service we will take action to change our lives by setting five specific personal goals to work toward over the next year. Then, we will consecrate our gifts to the ministry of our church for the coming year.
I urge you to join us this Sunday as we learn how to live a new way - as people who are defined by generosity and who experience true joy.
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