Re:new - giving to good causes"
But Just as you excel in everything - in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us - see that you also excel in this grace of giving" 2 Cor 8:7
Paul writes these words to the church in Corinth to encourage them to be a 'giving' church, a generous people who sow into the lives of others. His great inspiration comes from the churches of Macedonia who have given abundantly despite their own 'extreme poverty'. Paul's message is clear that God wants us to bless us so that we can be a blessing to others. However little we may have, God's desire is for us to start to give in a deliberate and focussed way.
We were delighted recently when our charity shop, Re:new, was able to give money to help with some great causes including: Cardiff Foodbank, IgniteHope, Teen Challenge and The Gateway School in India. These are amazing projects that help key agencies to bring education, rehabilitation and real transformation to hundreds of children and adults. The fantastic work of the charity shop team and everyone who has donated items has resulted in this first wave of money being available to make a real difference.
Thank you for all your support and don't forget to keep volunteering, praying and (of course) donating! We want to see much more going to these and other key causes over the coming months.
Again, inspired by the example of the Macedonian Church, Paul gives a promise for all who give generously as a part of their service to God.
"And my God will meet all your needs according to His riches in Christ Jesus". Phil 4:19
