Local Church Budget
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AUTHOR: NAD Stewardship
July 20, 2013
Today’s offering: Our Church Budget
Have you ever stood close to a lighthouse? Or better yet, have you ever seen the powerful light that a lighthouse produces as it shines abroad? There’s nothing better than to see a lighthouse while in the midst of a storm. It provides a sense of assurance and hope. John describes Jesus as the ‘True Light’[1] that gives light to everyone in this dark world. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus describes His followers as the ‘light of the world’, suggesting further that they should shine their light before men, that they may see their good deeds.[2] This world needs light! Jesus and his followers are that light.
Today, as we worship through giving, the funds we collect will go towards ministries of our local lighthouse, our church. Of course that’s not just for the needs of our building, it is also for our ministries. We are the church, a lighthouse on a hill that cannot be hidden.
Let’s pray, “Lord, You are the true light. Without You we are in darkness and we cannot see our way. Continue to guide and direct us through this journey that we, along with many others in our community, may see You face to face. Bless these gifts we bring to You as our worship. We pray in Jesus name, Amen.”
[1] John 1:9
[2] Matthew 5:16