That was the title of the last update some 6 weeks ago.
But as I reflect on the last weeks it’s still the theme that
resonates for me: the enormous generosity of our church
family. In particular that has looked like offering - and
enjoying! - joyful hospitality with so many at the festival,
racing for life, supporting Steve in his ordination, showing up
to pray for our mission partners, donating loo rolls, and
offering a warm welcome to the many who attended a funeral yesterday.
Generosity behind these events has taken many forms, from
praying, to making the gardens look beautiful, to keeping the
place clean and tidy, to moving chairs for the different
events, chatting with newcomers, endless face-painting and
craft creating, cake baking and refreshment serving!
Alongside all of this, it’s been so helpful to receive pledge
forms towards our giving campaign. 2 Cor 9:11&12 remind us that ‘You will be enriched in every
way for your great generosity, which will produce
thanksgiving to God through us; for the rendering of this
ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also
overflows with many thanksgivings to God.’