Got Mercy? (Part Two)

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If you read part one, you know why we have mercy offering every Communion Sunday, but what you may still be wondering about is where that money goes after it’s collected.

The money goes into the Deacon’s Mercy Fund, which helps the deacons in one of their primary roles, to tangibly help those in need, both in our church and our community (Acts 6:1-4).

In the last year, God has used those funds to send workers and finances to Pleasant Grove after the tornadoes as well as assisting those affected by the Colorado wildfires this summer. The offering has also been used to serve our own church members’ needs, like providing baby formula and diapers, or paying a power bill for those families facing difficult financial situations.

Because of the grace our church has been given in Christ, it’s important that we show grace to others, and our prayer is that God would receive the glory for any good that comes from the mercy fund.

If you or someone you know is in need of practical assistance from the church, please contact an usher at the end of the service, who can direct you to a deacon. Also, if you have questions or comments about the Mercy Fund, please leave a comment at the end of the post or email your question/comment to the email address at the top of this blog and someone will respond promptly.