Applied Christianity

“And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”  ( Hebrews 13:16 )

 

How fortunate we are to live in the land of plenty.  During this time of year as we meditate upon the boundless blessings we enjoy, we cannot help but be grateful to the God who has entrusted us with such bounty to use to His glory.  In addition to gratitude, realizing how blessed we are also causes us to feel compassion for others who are less fortunate.  Being thus, motivated some in last Tuesday’s business meeting suggested that we become involved in some of the benevolent activities that are conducted early each winter and all present readily agreed.

 

Therefore, it was decided that we would collect good used coats, gloves, winter hats. etc to be donated to the poor.  We’ll then entrust them to Community Services for distribution.  Thus, if you have extra winter gear for any age group or any size, please bring them in and place them in the empty classroom just west of the nursery.   

 

In addition to the coats, we are going to be collecting nonperishable food items to be donated to the needy.  Boxes will be put in the same classroom for the food items.  This is an opportunity for everyone to get involved.  There are many sales going on this time of year.  If we each just buy a few extra cans of whatever is on sale, it will be a blessing to some needy families. 

 

“While we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.^”    ( Gal. 6:10 )            

 

This is our opportunity to put our Christianity into practice.  May God bless us to take full advantage of it; to make our love more than words.  As we give others cause to thank God, God will be glorified.  wp