Pioneer Operating Budget
Isaiah 40:31 says, “but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (NIV). Have you ever been weary?
Have you ever felt like throwing in the towel? You’re not alone. It’s normal to get tired. Some days I wake up and consider all of the different “hats” I wear – parent, teacher, friend, sister, daughter, speaker, author – and just thinking about all of them can make me tired. There may be a lot that is demanded of you, and that can be tough. In my mind, that’s why Sabbath is that much more beautiful; it gives us time to reset and focus on where our hope comes from. Hoping in the Lord gives us the strength we need to keep on going, even when we feel like we are drowning in responsibilities.
Today’s offering is being collected to support our local church budget. Our church serves under many different titles as well. To many, it is a house of prayer. To others, it is a place of learning in Sabbath School and during the divine worship service. Still, to others, it is a place of refuge. When you give to the local church budget, you give to support the mission and ministry of our local church, which touches many lives.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
