6-Aug-23 (Matthew 14:13-21)

Can you imagine what it would cost to feed a crowd of 5000? ... even with just bread and fish sticks?
While we can count on God's abundance to provide beyond even our imagining, it's just not good stewardship to put the burden of providing for church programs on miracles. Not only that, but it's also an important spiritual discipline to give of what we have to support the work that God is doing through this congregation. As we give of our time, our money, and our talent, we also put ourselves in an attitude where God can provide us with the wisdom to use those gifts in ways that bring life and hope into this world.
Let's consider that as we take up our offering.

Prayer:

God of us all, we thank you for your amazing, generous love for all of us. Help us to give of what you have already given to us so that the work of the Church can be done. Fill us with your wisdom and love so that we can find the best ways to use these gifts in ways that please you.
We pray in Jesus' name, AMEN.