Local Conference Advance
February 28, 2015
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Singing, praying, reading of Scripture, and preaching are all part of Sabbath worship. Leroy E. Froom, a Seventh-day Adventist minister and writer, reminds us that something else is also part of worship. He writes, “Rightly understood and practiced, tithing is an act of worship as essential as prayer and praise. Worship is the giving of self to God” (Ministry, June 1960). Froom’s emphasis on giving of self may surprise those who think that stewardship is just returning money to God. Stewardship, indeed, is giving of yourself in worship to God.
Today, when you and I return the tithe, let us remember that we are giving ourselves to God. After all, Jesus Christ gave Himself for us so we are faithfully following His example.
The offering today is for conference advance. The conference advance supports local conference-wide programs that benefit all churches, including ours.
Thank you.
Today, when you and I return the tithe, let us remember that we are giving ourselves to God. After all, Jesus Christ gave Himself for us so we are faithfully following His example.
The offering today is for conference advance. The conference advance supports local conference-wide programs that benefit all churches, including ours.
Thank you.