Welcome to the weekend, and welcome to the Saturday 7.
Cultivating a resilient spirit of abundance in the face of adversity is central to the Black American culture of giving. It’s an invaluable lesson for anyone who wants to live generously from a biblical perspective. And it’s a lesson that historian, Dr. Tyrone McKinley Freeman, has researched extensively.
We spoke with Dr. Freeman to learn about the long traditions behind Black giving in America. Much of what we learned was eye-opening, and it helped us to understand a history many of us have missed.
A charitable gift annuity is a simple arrangement that allows you to make a charitable gift and provide fixed annuity payments (for yourself or someone else) for the remainder of the life of the designee. When you set up a CGA with NCF, the market volatility risks are typically mitigated by reinsurance, providing peace of mind for you and the charity you support.
Join us in celebrating the completion of the full audio translation of the Bible in Urdu. Why is this such a big deal? About 142 million people in India and Pakistan speak Urdu. And, though it’s considered one of the most beautiful languages in the world, about 40 percent of its speakers are illiterate. Before this new translation, the chances they would hear the gospel in a Muslim-dominated culture were next to none. Praise God that 142 million more people can hear the gospel! You can listen to the Urdu translation for yourself in the YouVersion Bible App, or listen here to John 3:16.
Heavy rains over the past week have inundated Eastern Kentucky with the worst flooding in over a century, leaving at least 37 dead, homes destroyed, and hundreds still unaccounted for. Our local team there has set up the Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund for those wanting to help.
Joshua Chase Deckard is a budding philanthropist with a spark so bright, some people call him “Fire.” Adopted from Uganda into a generous family with a Christian worldview and global perspective, he celebrated his eighth year in his new family by working to raise $8,888 to help feed hungry kids in Uganda. In the end, he raised $30,000.
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.
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