Why Give?

Giving to the gospel is a powerful expression of faith, gratitude, and commitment to the work of God. Here are some key reasons why we feel called to support the gospel financially and in other ways:

Participating in God's Mission

- Sharing the Good News: Supporting the gospel allows the message of Jesus' love, forgiveness, and redemption to reach more people. Every contribution fuels our ministries, churches, and organizations that spread hope and bring transformation to lives worldwide.

- Building the Kingdom: Contributions support the local church and other ministries in their mission to help people find faith, experience healing, and grow spiritually.

Expressing Gratitude to God

- Recognizing God's Provision: Giving is an act of gratitude that acknowledges that everything we have is a gift from God. Through giving, we express thanks for His blessings and demonstrate our dependence on Him, rather than our wealth.

- Honouring God with Our Resources: In Proverbs 3:9, we are encouraged to "Honour the Lord with your wealth." Giving becomes a spiritual practice of honouring God with what He’s given us.

Growing in Faith and Trust

- Developing Generosity: When we give, especially sacrificially, we grow in trust and surrender. Giving to the gospel calls for faith, as we release control over our resources and trust that God will provide for our needs.

- Breaking Materialism: Giving helps shift our focus from material possessions to spiritual purpose. As Jesus taught, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Matthew 6:21).

Supporting Tangible Needs and Outreach

- Funding Ministry Operations: Our Gospel-centred ministries rely on donations to support staff, maintain facilities, fund programs, and assist in outreach initiatives.

- Helping Those in Need: Many of our gospel-focused efforts include outreach to those in material and spiritual need—providing food, shelter, education, and other essentials as an extension of God's love.

Obeying Biblical Teachings on Generosity

- Responding to Biblical Encouragement:

Scripture repeatedly encourages generosity and selfless giving. Passages like 2 Corinthians 9:6–7 ("God loves a cheerful giver") and the parable of the Good Samaritan urge us to help others as an act of faith.

- Modeling Christ’s Generosity: Jesus’ life was a model of selfless giving, ultimately laying down His life for others. When we give, we’re reflecting His love and generosity toward us.

Making an Eternal Impact

- Investing in Eternal Outcomes:

While our resources can bring immediate relief and growth, the gospel aims at eternal transformation. People come to faith, find purpose, and build a relationship with God that extends beyond this life.

- Leaving a Legacy of Faith: Giving to the gospel has ripple effects that can extend for generations. Our contributions can lay a foundation for future believers, ensuring that the message of hope continues to reach those who need it most.

In short, giving to the gospel is an act of worship, trust, and love. It’s a way of aligning our hearts with God’s heart and participating actively in His redemptive work in the world. Whether large or small, each gift becomes part of something infinitely larger, making an eternal difference in people’s lives and in the world.

We truly appreciate your act of generosity and thank you in advance for any donation given no matter how big or small. Every penny, pound or dollar makes a difference. As Mother Theresa said: "We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop". We give thanks for every single donation before The Lord our God and lift up the donor before the Almighty One asking that he may send you his blessing from heaven. Shalom, peace be with your Spirit.

For regular giving of tithes, offerings or for supporting widows, orphans or ministers, please use the link below. For every person who supports ECM on a monthly basis, we will personally reach out to you to welcome you to Ebenezer Community Ministries, get to know you, pray for you and talk to you about how you can get more involved should you wish. Thank you so much for your love and generosity. God bless and speak to you soon!

Phillipians 1 v3-6

I thank my God every time I remember you. In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.