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Bountiful and Cheerful Giving

April 22, 2021
By Donald M. Larson, PhD

In Exodus 35, Moses called on the Israelites to give as their hearts stirred them to the construction of the Tabernacle and its furniture: “All the men and women, the people of Israel, whose heart moved them to bring anything for the work that the Lord had commanded by Moses to be done brought it as a freewill offering to the Lord” (Exodus 35:29). The people gave from their hearts and not from a requirement. 

In Exodus 36, Moses had to proclaim that the people should not bring any more, because there was enough material given to complete the Tabernacle. This is what Paul was addressing in 2 Corinthians 9:6-8:

The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.

Thank you for giving bountifully to this year’s auction! Three years ago, every family was required to give a donation to the auction. We began phasing this out last year, and this year, giving was voluntary. We had as many items for the auction as we have had in the past, because you gave cheerfully. And they were beautiful and given from the heart.

This does not even include giving to the Bid for Cause. As a school, we have exceeded all expectations. We will begin the upgrades soon, and they will continue through the summer. The school is also investing in a new phone system (the current system is on its last legs) which will tie into the security and safety upgrades, giving us a modern and first-class security system.

Thank you for being a part of the GCS Family, and thank you for being cheerful givers. May God make all grace abound to you, and may you have sufficiency in all things at all times!