Beyond Ourselves

Over the past two Sundays, we have raised $495 to be given to Presbyterian Disaster Relief in response to the series of deadly disasters in south Asia--a typhoon in the Philippines, an earthquake in Indonesia, and a tsunami that has affected Somoa, American Samoa and Tonga. This generous offering makes my heart glad because, indeed, we are a congregation committed to reaching out beyond ourselves. The Lord will provide for our needs even as we are called to share what we have to help others in need. More about the grace of giving and how giving makes it possible to see the world in fresh ways on Sunday! Let me encourage you to do a little preparation between now and Sunday by reading 2 Corinthians 8 and 9.