Amazing Generosity
Over the past several months I have been amazed at the generosity of our church family. Each year we give Christmas cards to each child at Show Me Christian Youth Home. Individuals choose a child’s name, write in their card, and insert $20. This year there are 59 children at Show Me. Every card was taken the first week they were available. Amazing.
As you know, we are in a tough ecomony right now. I am amazed at the number of people who help others at Christmas. Many of you have brought food for the Beacon distribution, adopted a family, brought clothing for Faith Hope homeless men’s shelter in Kansas City, and gift cards or money for “someone in need”.
As we have done sermon and small group series on The Treasure Principle and Live to Love, the response has been remarkable. Your creative Love Works will be remembered for years to come. I have been told that a church in a nearby community has been inspired by our Love Works at a Fort Scott nursing home. The church decided that, even though they are very small, they can make a difference at their local nursing home as well.
As you probably know, our remodeling fund is nearing our goal before the remodeling has even begun.
My dad recently moved to Presbyterian Village from central Missouri. He has been a Christian for about 70 years and this was his unsolicited comment to me a few days ago. “Marcy, I have never seen a church that gives like your church does.” I think that sums it up pretty well.
At this season of giving, I am thankful to be a part of a church body that responds to the voice of the Holy Spirit. As you give and receive gifts this Christmas, remember that you are imitating the Giver of the first, best, and most sacrificial Christmas gift of all.
~Marcy





