None of us are rich. But 24 hours from now we get to -- one by one, dollar by dollar, giving sacrificially -- participate in making a difference. "Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God," a missionary said 200 years ago facing a similar situation.
I wish we were all independently wealthy and could, each one of us, with one stroke of the pen bless Pendleton Place by writing them a check for $10,000. That's not where we are though. So tomorrow I need you to join God in his miracle before our eyes. Join me in three ways:
- Pray. With your family, on your own, with friends, however you do it. Pray out loud. Be bold in prayer in asking God to raise the $10k, bring awareness to Pendleton Place and to Origins
- Give. Bid on a piece if you can or bring an item from the needs list or just a $5 cash donation
- Bring others. Blow up Facebook, Twitter, and any other way -- including and especially personal invite -- to get people through the door
None of us will donate $10,000 but God can use us all in little ways to get it done. Even more, the money wasn't and isn't the point. The point always was making a difference, making sure every man, woman and child in our circle of accountability around us gets to hear the Good News of Jesus. I hope we are embodying that story well. Come flesh out the Gospel with me tomorrow, joining me in the mission that is far bigger than any of us. And know that I love you guys, love being your pastor, love the journey we are on, and can't wait to see what God is about to do among us. Expect great things and attempt great things!
Power to you and your people my friend . . . and well said. Blessings be, upon you, and among you, and within you all.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to hearing what God did! What a great way to involve the kids...letting them be a part of raising money for where they live to make it better...and letting them see what God can do through them!
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