"Enough - Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity
 Small Group Study

February 21 - March 28, 2010

Hebrews 13.5: Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have; for he has said, ‘I will never leave you or forsake you.’

Stress. Anxiety. Fear. These words capture well the state of mind of many of us in America today. We have witnessed dramatic market losses, the collapse of the world’s largest insurance company, and many bankruptcies and mergers. Every day seems to bring another piece of economic uncertainty. A recent survey found that over three in four Americans are stressed about the economy and their personal finances. Half were worried about providing for their family’s basic needs. Over half of respondents reported feeling angry and irritable, and reported lying awake at night worried about this. The report concludes that, “The declining state of the nation’s economy is taking a physical and emotional toll on people nationwide.”  

All of us have struggled with these issues at one time or another. They are important issues that we cannot ignore. This is why we will be having a church-wide study and worship emphasis called Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity. During this time we will explore what the Bible teaches us about financial management through worship and small group study.  We’ll hear expert advice and stories about what others have learned by working through financial challenges. Each week we will provide you with some practical tools you can use to assess your financial situation and develop a financial plan with a biblical foundation.  We hope you will join us in the coming weeks as we look at how we can manage our financial resources and truly experience simplicity, generosity, and joy.

Would you like to join a group that will look at these issues within the support and caring of a small group setting?  Call the office at 503-656-3433, send an e-mail to ocumc@clacknet.com, or sign up at the Sunday worship service.