90 Day Challenge

We are committing to the 90 day Challenge that our church is doing. Here is what it is:

"All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. There were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales and put it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to anyone as he had need." Acts 4:32-35 NIV

What would it be like if the body of Christ could really live out Acts 4:32-35? What if we could literally take care of one another's needs, and the needs of the poor and needy around us? That's what the 90 day challenge is all about.

Let's set aside the first 90 days of 2009, January 1-March 31, and live out the Biblical principles of giving our first-fruits to the Lord.
There are 5 components of the 90-Day Challenge:
o Be thankful at all times.
o Set aside a percentage of our income and give it to God first.
o Make a decision to live below our means.
o Follow our budget plan for 90 days.
o Look for every opportunity to serve others.

We think that God will bless us VERY much in these next 90 days. I am really looking forward to seeing what is going to happen. The bible study that I started is also for 90 days and I didn't even know it! :) Funny how that works. I think this is a great way for us to start the New Year! Happy 2009!! :)