Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity

Stress. Anxiety. Fear. These words capture well the state of mind of many of us in America today. We have witnessed dramatic market losses, the collapse of the world’s largest insurance company, and many bankruptcies and mergers. Every day seems to bring another piece of economic uncertainty.

Join us in worship through October for a sermon series entitled Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity. Our nation is experiencing what many have described as the “American Nightmare.” Increasing consumer debt, declines in savings, lower income growth, and a volatile stock market are all a part of our economic insecurity. We have lived in a society that tells us “you deserve it now,” whether or not we can afford it or really even need it.

All of us have struggled with these issues at one time or another. They are important issues that we cannot ignore. This is why, over the first four weeks of October, we will be having a church-wide study and worship emphasis called Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity. During this time we will explore what the Bible teaches us about financial management through corporate worship and small group study. We’ll hear expert advice and stories about what others have learned by working through financial challenges. Each week we will provide you with some practical tools you can use to assess your financial situation and develop a financial plan with a biblical foundation.

At the conclusion of the emphasis, we will have the opportunity to make personal commitments of our offerings to God through our church in the coming year. We will consecrate these commitments in the worship service on October 23^rd.

I hope you will join us in the coming weeks as we look at how we can manage our financial resources and truly experience simplicity, generosity, and joy.

In Christ,

Rev. Taylor Mills

Schedule of Events

All are welcome to attend Enough Small-group study sessions in the Open Door Class or the Aldersgate Class.

October 2	9:45 am, Enough Small-group study session #1: Open Door Class
	11:00 am, Sermon #1: “Faith in the Midst of Financial Crisis”
October 9	9:45 am, Enough small-group study session #2: Open Door Class
	11:00 am, Sermon #2: “Living Within God’s Provision”
October 16	9:45 am, Enough small-group study session #1: Aldersgate Class
	11:00 am, Sermon #3: “Defined by Generosity”
October 23	9:45 am, Enough small-group study session #2: Aldersgate
	11:00 am, Sermon #4: “Consecration: Coming Before God”