Missionary Giving This Summer

As I'm writing this my family and I are in Michigan on what we call a "supporters tour". It's when we visit and give updates to our supporters of how the ministry is going and update them on our family and any needs that we might have. It really has been good to visit and see people that we haven't had the opportunity to see in quite a while. I was reminded how during the summer at camp we emphasize giving to the missionaries who come every week to camp to share with our campers what missions mean and how they can get involved. Of course we challenge the campers to "break the bank" at store time and I must say the majority of the time this summer that was accomplished. I was really pleasantly surprised at the willingness of so many campers to share a portion of their spending money to help support those missionaries we had this summer. I always try to challenge those campers to continue on with that giving spirit with their home church when they go back home.

So how are you doing with your giving? Remember, God can do so much more with your resources than you can if you just give it and allow him too. Just think of the little boy who gave his small lunch and watched Jesus feed over five thousand with it! Guess what? He is still the same God today. So give with a cheerful heart!