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NEWS FROM THE NEVADA-UTAH CONFERENCE The 2026 Nevada-Utah Conference Camporee brought together Pathfinders, Adventurers, and volunteers from across Nevada and Utah for four days of worship and outdoor adventure at Camp Weber in Henefer, Utah. Centered on the theme “Lead in Love,” the event focused on building spiritual growth, outdoor skills, and Christian character among […] Source: https://atoday.org/news-briefs-from-utah-england-syria-and-the-philippines/
When we live in the gray area, how do we even know what we believe? Now is the time to take a good, long look at our faith and determine if we're living for the truth of the Word or the gray deception of the world. What do you say? Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WkkT7dvJJUE
Whether it’s a cooking class or a dentist’s office, ministry can thrive in unconventional places. Beyond the Walls is a 6-part documentary through the Washington Conference, following the lives and ministries of everyday people, taking ordinary spaces and callings for the kingdom. Check out the video below or visit the full YouTube Channel here. To […] Source: https://atoday.org/adventinnovate-beyond-the-walls/
Mission knows no borders when people answer the call to serve. In Madagascar, volunteers from 12 countries are working together with one purpose. Please pray for strength, unity and lasting impact throughout the outreach. #AWR #MadagascarForChrist Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/M_Wgy9B3zCY
Daily Lesson for Thursday 10th of September 2026
We have seen that Paul encourages the members in Corinth to get involved in a collection for the impoverished churches in Judea. One of his purposes is to kindle a sense of unity. He wants them to participate, to be part of the mission. He wants to show that the Gentile churches are part of the same family of God as are the Jewish believers in Jerusalem. That is, these people, who were once their opponents, are now, indeed, fellow members with them in God’s new covenant remnant. Paul wants to see the whole Christian family, Jew and Gentile, united in a powerful way that can bear a witness to the church in generations to come.
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Titus and two other acclaimed brothers were in charge of the funds. God put this care for the church into the heart of Titus (2 Corinthians 8:16). Through the churches, God also chose the two other brothers (2 Corinthians 8:18-23). They are called “messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ” (2 Corinthians 8:23, NKJV). Whether “the glory of Christ” describes these two faithful brothers or the churches themselves does not matter. Giving offerings is ultimately a signal of loyalty to Christ, the Head of the church (Ephesians 4:15).
2 Corinthians 8:1-24; 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 indicates that the offerings should be given to people appointed by God through the church. The phrases “all the churches” (2 Corinthians 8:18, NKJV), “chosen by the churches” (2 Corinthians 8:19, NKJV), and “messengers of the churches” (2 Corinthians 8:23, NKJV) suggest precisely that. Thus, the following exhortation is not surprising, “Give proof before the churches of your love” (2 Corinthians 8:24, ESV).
Bringing offerings to the church—God’s appointed instrument on earth—promotes unity and, at the same time, is the result of a sense of unity (2 Corinthians 8:13-14). Money can be a great unifier. On the other hand, if people’s eyes are not single to the glory of God, money can create division, as well.
Finally, Paul depicts the collection as service or ministry, as an act of grace, as a blessing, as an act of worship, and also as fellowship. All that from an offering? Think about it.
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How does our giving to fellow churches and missions overseas, often in faraway places, help bring unity to our world church? |
Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/26c-11-unity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=26c-11-unity
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