Singing of Unsung Heroes

Don't worry, there's no real singing involved in this post. We would just like to say that we have been so touched by the joyful giving and generosity of those who have been partnering with us, and I wanted to tell some of their stories.  Without sharing too many details, here are some of the circumstances that have touched us deeply and have brought us to tears... 

• Instead of purchasing favors for their upcoming wedding, one couple decided to give toward our ministry.  
• A timely work bonus, which could’ve been used to pay off the unforeseen expenses they had recently accrued, a couple felt led to give toward mission work.  
• One family told us that their daughter wanted to give toward our ministry out of her babysitting income.  

These are just a few of the sacrifices that have moved us deeply.  We have been learning a lot from those who have been partnering with us.  Phil and I have been blessed and challenged by the sacrificial generosity of so many of you, our brothers and sisters in Christ, and our partners in ministry.  So, thanks, you are doing more than you know! 


Paul's words capture what is on our hearts:
“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9 As it is written:
  “They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor;
  their righteousness endures forever.”
10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.
12 This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. 13 Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else.”

2 Corinthians 9:6-13

We love you guys and appreciate your prayers and partnership in the Lord's work!