GIVING: HOW DOES IT RELATE TO MISSIONS?

•    generosity produces happiness in a believer
•    mission takes many forms

CFGB: HELPING THOSE IN THE 3RD WORLD MANAGE

•    Foodgrains Bank: contributions from Canadians and government
•    improved farming practices making a difference in Africa

DO YOU HAVE A 'POOR' BIAS?

•    God makes all; value of integrity even if poor
•    customary for Jesus to give to the poor
•    Jesus challenged rich ruler to sell all, follow Him
•    giving to the poor like lending to God
•    beware discriminating in worship on basis of wealth

MISSION, EVEN WHERE IT'S NOT APPRECIATED

•    share message of Christ whether well-received or not
•    be prepared for opposition when creed clashes with culture

MISSION: GIVING THAT REFLECTS JESUS' GRACE

•    Jesus became poor for our sakes, to give us eternal inheritance