Giving generously was the theme of last week’s church
service at Centerpoint. In this series
Pastor Chris has been talking about how we need to “Be the Church.” After last week’s service I decided this
topic was worthy of a blog.
The message revolved around the idea that giving generously
means that we give selflessly, sincere and sacrificial. At the close of the service, because of the
selfless giving of Centerpoint goers the week before, the church did a “tithe
give back” on the $3000 excess received over the budgeted amount. All the tithe back envelopes contained
anything from a $10 bill to a $50 bill. The purpose of the “tithe give back” was to go
be a blessing to others.
What church passes the tithing buckets back out so that you
can take money? CENTERPOINT! This church never ceases to amaze me! This is a perfect example that everyone on
the leadership team practices what they preach.
Their mission of being uniquely different and passionately real
is seen in their actions.
I received an envelope with $10 and Jeff did also. We ordered a $20 pizza for lunch and gave a
$10 tip. Our other generous giving opportunity
came a few days later as I was driving down Allen Ave. I saw two young people walking and felt led to
give them the other $10. I pulled up
beside of them and said “Hi, I am giving out money today and handed them the
money.” The look on their face was one
of confusion and happiness.
As I continue to ponder the idea of generous giving I think
of the idea of spontaneous giving and showing random acts of kindness. Do we
do this enough? My challenge for you today is to think about generous giving and what
that means to you. Maybe it is not
financial giving but generous giving in other ways. Mother Teresa once said, “We shall never
know all the good a simple smile can do.”
So simply smiling at others is really an act of “giving.” Smile more, give more and make the world a
better place!
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