Today’s Word from Pastor Jim…
What is the connection between the money in the offering plate and abundant life? There are many answers to that question.
Your offerings to the church have a positive effect upon neighbors far and near. Their quality of their life is enhanced. They experience a more abundant life because you cared enough to give.
In the Middle East, Palestinians receive much needed medical care at the Augusta Victoria Hospital. You are there!
On Whidbey Island, your neighbors receive food and assistance from Good Cheer and Gifts from the Heart. You are there!
When natural disasters, wildfires, and famines strike anywhere in the world we are able to reach those in need, thanks to our partnership with Compassion International, ELCA Disaster Relief and Lutheran World Relief. You are there!
We are partners with the Bethany Nursing Homes in Everett and the Josephine Caring Community in Stanwood. Both provide non-profit Senior Care in the Lutheran tradition of caring for our neighbors. You are there!
You are in downtown Seattle supporting the work of the Lutheran Compass Center, Lutheran Community Services and our own ministry called His Hands Extended.
Young people in our community are cared for by Young Life, Ryan’s House and Readiness to Learn. With your offerings to TLC, you are there.
When your Whidbey neighbors need assistance, you are there. Our gifts support Friends of Friends, Helping Hand, Whidbey Island Nourishes and the Tiny House community in Langley.
This fall Trinty will support more than 40 students as they pursue their higher education goals at universities, colleges and trade schools. 21 of those students are TLC members. You are there as our future leaders go off to school.
In Guatemala, Trinity is a primary supporter of a program that repatriates young Guatemalans who were sent back from the Southern border of the United States. You are there, helping them to build a life in their own communities.
From college campuses to disaster sites around the world, thanks to your offerings to TLC, you are there.
What is the connection between money in the plate and abundant life?
We are blessed to be a blessing. God has blessed us beyond measure and God expects us to share from our abundance. We are blessed as we open our hearts, minds and checkbooks to God’s work in the world. Generous people lead abundant lives.
So, thank you for being there. Thank you for supporting TLC and the many benevolent causes that we support together. We can’t solve all the problems of the world, but we are making a difference!
Blessed to be a Blessing!
Pastor Jim
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