Elmsdale Baptist Church

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

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06/08/2026

Today's devotion!

Reciprocal Generosity

Bible in a Year: 2 Chronicles 30-31, John 18:1-18

I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent.
Philippians 4:18

Today's Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

When Melanie began having regular headaches, her doctors discovered she had a benign tumor in her pituitary gland. The tumor was about the size of a plum and was surgically removed in 2003 and again in 2006 when it recurred. Then in 2017, when it came back a third time, Melanie underwent radiation treatment instead, which caused her to lose her hair. Her twenty-seven-year-old son, Matt, decided to grow out his own hair to make a wig for her.

Matt’s selfless, loving act illustrates how one person’s abilities and resources can supply the needs of another person or group. Paul highlights the beauty of such reciprocal generosity in his letter to the Philippians. The believers in Philippi had shared in his “troubles” and “sent . . . aid more than once when [he] was in need” (Philippians 4:14, 16). Having received their gifts, Paul recognized that God had provided amply for his needs.

Our willingness to share with one another is often the conduit of God’s provision in our lives. Sometimes we’re in a position to give of our time, talent, or treasure; other times we’re in need ourselves and must rely on the support of another. Through His Spirit working in us, our gifts are “pleasing to God” and a manifestation of our shared life in the body of Christ (v. 18).

By: Kirsten Holmberg

Reflect & Pray
When has God supplied your needs through another person? How might He provide for someone else through your generous giving today?

Father God, thank You for providing for me. Please help me share what You’ve given me as I seek to cheerfully and generously help others.

06/07/2026

Good afternoon Church Family,

Praying that everyone is doing well. This is the link to today's service.

Blessings
Pastor Darryl

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06/07/2026

Join us this morning at 11am for our Worship Service
Listen in on 107.1fm if you are in the area
Service will be uploaded on YouTube shortly after Noon
Come as you are
Today is Communion Sunday and Food Bank Sunday