It has been a busy week, and it's not over yet. We began our Faith Promise Conference tonight. Bro. Allen Hagood preached a great message. Tommy and Sherri Drewett did a great job and so did Bro. Jim Slocumb.

The spirit of the service was great. I am looking forward to the service tomorrow (Friday) night and then to our commitment service on Sunday morning. With the economic condition like it is in our country, and in our world for that matter, the faith of our people certainly will be challenged. Rather than be pessimistic, we should thank God for giving us an environment that will allow Him to show us what He can and will do.

I have no reservations about extolling the blessing associated with Faith Promise mission giving. After practicing it for 40 years, I can personally testify that it is a method of giving that enables a person to give more to missions. Why? Because God will respond in a positive way to the faith of His people.

Faith Promise mission giving is a voluntary way to take part in God’s program of world evangelism. The plan may not be for everyone. As a pastor, I tell folks that they must decide for themselves whether or not they want to participate in the program. Those who do are blessed. Those who don’t, I feel, miss the blessing.