I Worship God When I Give

This weekend we are continuing our “Center Stage” series about worship and we learn: I worship God when I give. We will watch as our favorite band talks about all of the things they were going to buy with the money they had made at their concerts. Pearl wants to buy all things “pink.” Leaf says he is going to build a candy making factory. And Z says he will spend his money on popsicles. When their bus driver, Enzo, hears about what they are going to do with their money, he tells them a story from the Bible in Luke chapter 21. One day, Jesus was at the temple talking with some people about God. Jesus was also watching some people drop their money into the offering. When Jesus looked around, He saw there were many people who had lots of money to drop into the offering. Then, a woman who did not have very much money quietly dropped two small coins into the offering. It was not much. But it was all she had. Jesus was very happy that the woman gave her money. By giving, she was worshiping God. The story helps the band to realize that God wants us to use our money for things we need, but He also wants us to be willing to give some of it to Him and others. The band decides to give half of all their concert money to God so He could use it to help others. And money isn’t the only thing we can give to help others. We can give time, food, help, or even a hug! See you all this weekend!