May 31
This Sunday, our sanctuary will be transformed as the young people of our partnering dance program: Manhattan Ballet and Movement Center, presents their Spring Concert: Sleeping Beauty. We pray that you will join us after worship for the matinee performance. (See our website for more details).
How We Respond to What God Gives
Acts 5 tells a difficult story about Ananias and Sapphira, a story set inside the shared life of the early church. Trust becomes a problem. In Acts 4, believers share what they have so that no one among them is in need. Giving becomes part of the church’s witness. Then Acts 5 shows what happens when generosity is performed without honesty. Ananias and Sapphira want the appearance of full participation while holding back the truth. This text asks a searching question of every community formed by the Spirit: when God gives us life, belonging, resources, and responsibility, how do we respond with integrity?
Questions for Worship Preparation:
- What has God placed in your hands that is meant to serve life beyond you?
- Where are you tempted to manage appearances instead of telling the truth?
- What would faithful giving look like if it began with honesty, trust, and shared responsibility?