In a year with economic...
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In a year with economic uncertainty the church faced the tough decision to cut the budget. The chair of the finance committee stood before the congregation to deliver the grim news — many ministries would have to be curtailed for the rest of the year. Diane interrupted him saying that they should not cut any of their mission budget. “Our mission money helps so many people,” she stated. Others in the congregation nodded in agreement. In spite of the budget cuts Diane took it upon herself to continue the church’s mission. She personally talked with people in the church convincing them of the importance of the various mission projects the church supports. She made flyers and disturbed them to everyone she came in contact with in the community. Amazingly at a time when the church’s budget was being cut, giving to missions increased. In fact as people in the community heard of the church’s commitment to local missions they were drawn to the church. While the disciples could not see any way to feed so many people, it took the faith of a young boy to demonstrate that with faith even a little bit goes a long way. “Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted.” There was more than enough food for all 5,000 present that day.
