This Week # 2-33

We continued our “Bling” series in OFF ROAD this week as Alan spoke to us on tithing. He shared with us a few awesome stories about his decisions to give what he felt God called him to, leaving his wants and desires behind, and in that, how God has blessed those decisions. He read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:6-9

⁶Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. ⁷Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. ⁸And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

Here is the thing, tithing is not giving God %10 it is getting to keep and steward %90. All of it is God’s and he asks us to give %10 back to him. With the other %90 we are responsible to us it for his glory “Whoever sows sparingly will rep sparingly.” We should give out of love and devotion to God and when we do that God will bless it and we will be storing up our treasures in heaven, treasures so much greater than any money can buy here on earth.

Parents sit down with your kids and make a list of all the things that they have bought in the last 3 months. Ask them how much money have they given back to God, and how much of the stuff that they have bought has been used for God’s glory.

OFF ROAD will be doing a used clothes drive for needy kids in our community. During May please bring in any clothes that your family no longer wears that is still in decent to good condition.(Please no used socks or underwear). You could also go shopping for new clothes for needy kids and donate that too. Let’s start helping our kids have a heart of compassion not consumerism.

ANNOUNCMENTS

1.This Wednesday= Small groups

2.This Thursday 7-9= Parent Recharge $5

3. This Friday= Girls scavenger hunt @ valley Fair Mall. 7-9. Meet in front of Cinnabon in the food court no later than 7:00

4. LMTO (Laugh my tookish off) Comedy sports night= Sat May 16^th After the service. FRIENDS AND FAMILY WELCOME. Only $10. Our goal is to get 200 students + family members. Tickets available now. Please invite friends and be there.

5. 8^th Grade girls getaway= Friday, May 15-16. $30 Last day to sign up is MAY 3^rd. Contact Marilyn Doyle (marilyn@westgatechurch.org )

6. 8^th Grade guys hike= Friday May 22-24. $25 email drew@westgatechurch.org

7. Summer camp spots still available, only $100 sign up today (June 20-23