Worship service

Two Thursday's ago our DTS took part in an amazing worship service...we worshipped by giving. We prayed and asked God if he wanted us to give anything away...then we asked Him who the gift was to be given to. We gathered together in our classroom to present what the Lord had asked us to give...this giving was to be done in a group setting so we took turns calling the one we felt led to bless up and presented them with their gift. Many items exchanged hands...some gave jewelry..diamond and gold earrings, rings, necklaces..others gave clothing, a portable DVD player...many gave money to help those who still need funds for outreach...and one gave her new Volkswagen car to a family in the class! After presenting the gift each person said a prayer of blessing over the other. The children in our class participated as well...I was so blessed by their willingness to part with their things. It was amazing!
It was a night of tears and celebration as we worshipped through giving.....beautiful evening of sharing and worship.

2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Remember this-a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don't give reluctantly or in response to pressure. "For God loves a person who gives cheerfully." And the Scriptures say, "They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever."
For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you. Yes you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God. So two good things will result from this ministry of giving-the needs of the believers in Jerusalem will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanks to God.
As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ. And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you. Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words.