Giving away the offering

I remember growing up in church and we took up special offerings a couple of times a year that was sent to missionaries. It was probably the first time that it became clear that when we give money to the church, it didn't go directly to helping people. As a kid, I didn't realize how much money was spent to keep the grass mowed, the lights on, and the gymnasium cooled. Then as an adult, I began to wonder what it would be like if churches began to give all their money away instead of spending it on upkeep and that sort of thing. How crazy would that be? What if instead of your annual offerings for missionaries, all your giving went directly to those that were outside of your community?

Well call us crazy, but we're trying something like that. In lieu of Christmas presents or a seasonal offering, we ask that you would donate here: http://mycharitywater.org/myxmaspresent2010

Thanks and God bless.