Dear Friends & Family
Reaping always follows sowing be it sparingly or generously, which is between us and God as to how that works out in our lives. The important thing is the attitude with which we give; that is, not reluctantly or under compulsion but rather cheerfully giving.
LouAnn and I are being constantly amazed at the overwhelming, cheerful generosity of so many of you regarding your gifts to our daughter, Bonnie. We want to let you know that Bonnie, LouAnn and I, and others are being so blessed by you. We are so aware that Bonnie remains in your hearts and in your prayers. Even more so, we would like to remind you that God loves a cheerful giver. Amazing, not the amount, but the heart's posture in which we give matters most to God.
The overflow of your giving not only causes abounding grace that comes your way from sowing into the kingdom, it produces an abundance for your own need as well.
God is the source of the seed that we sow and the bread we eat. He increases our seed, He enriches us in every way so that we can be generous on every occasion.
This cheerful generosity results in thanksgiving to God from those receiving the temporal blessing from your giving. All they can do is thank God, the true source who is so worthy. Not only is there a supplying to the needs of the people of God, there is an overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. Men will praise God at the testimony of your obedience accompanying your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity toward them and others as well.
In their prayers for you (hear that) they'll be praying for you and their hearts will go out to you because they realize there is surpassing grace given you by God for this work of service.
There is simply no way for us to personally express our gratitude except to remind you that our God is aware of what you are doing to serve Bonnie as she serves there in Zambia. Please understand there will be eternal fruit in the lives of those children and in your own lives as well.
Simply put, nothing can be said by us that is adequate enough but thank you all so much!
Charles & LouAnn Sherer
2 Corinthians 9:6-15 - Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. As it is written: “They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever.”
Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God. Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
