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DURING WINTER Redcliffe Uniting Church had a special $2 Offering Day where each person in the congregation was asked to bring an extra two dollars over and above their normal tithes and offerings.
Keith Lawson said the purpose of this special off ering was twofold.
“Firstly, it was to demonstrate the power of small gifts, the impact of a community acting together, and the reserve of generosity that is always present in God’s people,” he said.
“Secondly, it was to bless some people in the community who are still doing it tough as a result of the devastating floods earlier this year,” said Mr Lawson.
We wanted to let them know that, down the track, they have not been forgotten.”
Almost $800 was received from the special offering and, consequently, forty-three blankets were purchased for families in the Lockyer Valley area.
Distributed by Scripture Union Chaplains working in the area, each blanket was accompanied by a message of hope and solidarity.
“We were greatly heartened by the enthusiastic response by members of our congregation to this simple act of generosity.”
Photo : Blankets ready for families in need. Photo by Keith Lawson
