Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.

2 Corinthians 9:7-8

May and June are our lowest giving months at All Souls. Spring is ending, summer is starting, people are traveling, money is tight.

If you are a member of All Souls, I want to put out a reminder that we as members (including Rachael and me) give regularly and sacrificially to the Gospel-centered work we are doing together.

Most members give 10% or so. If you are a member and have gotten out of the habit of giving I would encourage you to start again. If you are already a giving member, thank you! We depend on your giving to operate this ministry!

When one becomes a member of All Souls, they sign an agreement to participate in giving as an act of faith and support of the church.

For those of you who are new to All Souls or haven't become a member yet, feel free to join us in giving, but please know we don't expect this from you and we are simply honored that you join us on Sundays.

Here are 3 things in the above scripture that help us give with the right heart attitude. 

1. Give as you have decided in your heart, NOT reluctantly (in an unwilling or hesitant way) or under compulsion (the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something).
2. Give with joy! You are investing in the most important reality in the universe! God is not asking for your begrudging giving.
3. God will provide for you. Giving is never losing, but it is sacrifice. God has promised to provide for those who give. Most who give 10% don’t even miss it because God fills in the gaps.

No gift is too small and of course we could use some big gifts as well! 

Grace and peace, 

Pastor Harvey