Welcome to the weekend, and welcome to the Saturday 7.
Every good and perfect gift comes from the Father. We love because he first loved us. We give because of what he’s given us. We know these things, but do we realize that our ability to be generous and even the instinct – the desire to give to see God’s kingdom come – comes from him as well? Our impulse to give comes from the image of the divine giver in us, and that compels us toward joy.
While the Afghanistan Refugee Crisis is less frequently in our daily news cycle lately, the situation is no less urgent and the opportunity to share the love and message of Christ no less real. Please join us at 9:00 am PT/12:00 noon ET on Monday, December 6th, for a one-hour, up-to-date briefing from World Relief, one of nine organizations authorized by the U.S. government to resettle refugees here.
You’ll get an update on the 50,000 Afghans housed at military bases around the country and the latest efforts to welcome and care for these families. You’ll also hear about what God’s Word says about this historical moment and the opportunity that it represents for God’s people to share the gospel in word and deed with families who may have never heard of Jesus.
As you welcome in this holy season, enjoy our gift to you: 28 songs, to bring back memories, make you smile, and remind you of why we celebrate Christmas.
Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.
– Luke 2:14
Saturday 7 is brought to you by our team at the National Christian Foundation (NCF). We would love to help you create your Giving Strategy, so you can experience more joy and adventure as you pursue a life of generosity. Find an NCF location near you at ncfgiving.com/locations.