JBC’s “Special Offering” was this weekend.  We have taken a “Special Offering” the first weekend of June for almost 40 years. Every one of our buildings are all paid for, we owe nothing on any of  them, because each year we would build until the money was gone and then wait until the next special offering to start building again. We have no building projects this year so,the offering is for maintenance. We want to put a new metal,roof on our sanctuary, siding and paint on the front of the gym and the Chapel. Our goal was $100,000 and the total received was $106,000. It seems like every year God works and supplies extra funds and we receive our goal amount. Giving away our money to the work of God is one of the more difficult of the spiritual disciplines because we have so many things we could do with that money we give away.  Giving away our money is a great way to build our faith. God knows how difficult it is and when we choose to give anyway He rewards us by making himself seem more real to us, He manifests His presence. Jesus said that where our treasure is, determines where our heart is. Our sacrifial giving to the Lord results in a growing love for Him.