God at Work through Mt. Zion – A Year in Review
† In July a large group of youth and adults spent a week as a part
of the Appalachia Service Project, repairing homes of families in
need.
† In mid August Mt. Zion collected school supplies and back packs for the elementary schools in our community.
† During Thanksgiving we helped 10 local families and 10 senior citizens with their Thanksgiving meals through the Holiday Sharing program. We collected an abundance of food and monetary donations that purchased grocery store gift certificates.
† Operation Christmas Child, the Shoe Box ministry through Samaritan’s Purse. We collected over 150 boxes to be distributed around the world.
† Through Mt. Zion’s Angel Tree, sponsored by Prison Ministries, ten children received gifts for Christmas from their parent in prison.
Praise the Lord for all that He has done through Mt. Zion this year. What does the Bible say about generosity and giving to those in need?
We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. (Romans 12:6-10)
Each of us has something to offer to someone in need. We can give our money and our time to charity, be a friend to someone who is sick or lonely, do volunteer work, or be a peacemaker. We may give unselfishly of our time to our spouse, children or parents. We may choose a service-oriented occupation, or we may just do our everyday jobs with integrity and respect for others.
Please pray for what God will have us do for Him in 2008.
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