New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) from biblegateway.com
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. 44 All who believed were together and had all things in common; 45 they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds[a] to all, as any had need. 46 Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home[b]and ate their food with glad and generous[c] hearts, 47 praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.
As I stated a few weeks ago, when this came up in the Lenten series on Grounded this is one of my favorite scriptures. People so completely devoted to one another in the community and their shared mission to do good to one another that all who were touched by them wanted to join them. The message of the Good News spreading to all who heard it.
That warm and fuzzy feeling of a congregation sharing all they have with one another. That is what we celebrate on this day. The many ways large and small we have made a positive difference and will continue to make a positive difference in the world in the days ahead as the little church with a big heart. From Outreach funds and projects, to UMCOR trips, to refurbishing our building and sharing it with others, we have and are making a difference in people's lives.
Come join us as we give thanks, praise God, and share the good news and the table of God's grace with one another.
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