Faith is a living, bold trust in God's grace, so certain of God's favor that it would risk death a thousand times trusting in it. Such confidence and knowledge of God's grace makes you happy, joyful and bold in your relationship to God and all creatures. The Holy Spirit makes this happen through faith. Because of it, you freely, willingly and joyfully do good to everyone, serve everyone, suffer all kinds of things, love and praise the God who has shown you such grace. - Martin Luther


Tuesday, October 23, 2012

The face and hands of Christ


Earlier this week we learned in the church office of a young couple who are working multiple jobs in order to make ends meet. The couple came to us seeking assistance for transportation to a work site.
The young couple is trying in this trying economy to make a go of it. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it does not.
We were able to offer them assistance through the Good Samaritan Fund.
None of this could have happened without your generous weekly offerings.
A portion of the monthly offering (less than one percent) is set aside in our “Good Samaritan Fund.”
Members and friends of Christ the King have benefitted from this fund to help people in need. And total strangers, too! Bags of groceries, tanks of gas, a month’s rent, a late electric bill, and emergency shelter have all been made available through the Good Samaritan Fund.
We forget sometimes that we are the helping hands of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The simple act of hospitality and generosity can show God’s love in a very human form.
Thank you for being the hands and face of Christ in the Gallatin Valley.





1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Thank you,Pastor Grant.