Dear Friends,
Our church-wide emphasis; “Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity” is nearing its conclusion. Last Sunday we talked about “Cultivating Contentment.” We addressed our human tendency to accumulate possessions and wealth, and we discovered how to consciously change our ways. We also prayed a special prayer, “The Contentment Prayer”, which is at the end of the sermon on our website. You can download it there or pick up a wallet-size card with this prayer at church. Pray it regularly. If you were unable to be with us, check out the sermon message on our website; (milfordunitedmethodistchurch.wordpress.com).
This Sunday brings our final topic in the series: “Defined by Generosity.” What defines your life? Is it wealth? Belongings? Faith? Many of us live with a scarcity mentality, worried that we must gather and hoard as much as possible, saving for some imagined “rainy day.” Or we focus on self-gratification. But the Bible promises both God’s blessings and joy for those who choose to live another way. During the service we will take action to change our lives by setting five specific personal goals to work toward over the next year. We are also collecting “operation Christmas Child” gift boxes and placing them around the altar as an act of generosity. On the following two Sundays, November 15 and 22, we will consecrate our gifts to the ministry of our church for the coming year.
I urge you to join us this Sunday as we learn how to live a new way
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Dave Repenning
—as people who are defined by generosity and who experience true joy.
