We are asked to be generous in our response to God's grace. Generosity encompasses more than simply our finances--but our finances are important. Each week we will share something that helps us understand how we touch others.

Individual preparation and effort is not enough. We especially need congregations that are living expressions of the personality, love, spirit, and mission of Jesus Christ. What we do as congregations must be much more than routine social activities. Where is the love, spirit, and mission of Christ calling us to focus or redirect congregational activity in response to the needs of the people in the community around us? Each congregational activity must be evaluated in terms of its mission alignment and be developed to strengthen mission.

—Steve Veazey video of “The Mission Matters Most!” address
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Sometimes we may think that we don't have much to share. We may be struggling ourselves from paycheck to paycheck. But we can all give in some way. For some their giving comes simply in being present. Others give through willing service, others through financial support.

We are all called to be a living expression of the personality, love, spirit, and mission of Jesus Christ. How will we do it this week?