The church in the first century faced the same major challenges as the church in the twenty-first century. War, famine, and economic hardship are all documented in history and in the Bible. Then, as now, it seemed there were always more needs than resources. But Jesus taught his disciples a new way to live. He first gave himself, and then he called them to follow in his steps. As a result, Luke could report in Acts 4, "All the believers were of one heart…they shared everything they had...and there was no needy person among them" (Acts 4:32-34).

Our annual One Heart giving initiative begins Sunday, November 16th and will last through the end of the year. We will share more information about our goal and the ministries that will be impacted by our giving as this season approaches. Please begin praying now about how God may be calling you to give so there is no needy person among us.