Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-08-10
For August 13, 1916

Lesson Title: "The Grace of Giving
Lesson Text: II Cor. 9. Memorize
Vss. 10, IL.
Golden Text: ain all things I gave
ou an example, that so laboring ye
kught to help the weak, and to re-
hember the words of the Lord Jesus,
hat he himself said, it is more blessed
give than to receive."-Acts 20: 80.
|. The Pacemaker.
Paul says, an all things gave you
Ia example," His example was a
ltimulus to their action. He thus be-
ilme splendid pacemaker in gen
f.osity. There are such men in every
spmmunity and church. They start
IF good causes by good word and
solid subscription. Others follow
nd the cause succeeds. Are you
hlch a pacemaker in your church and
Immunity? Or do you have to be
iprimed,' like an old pump, before you
field up anything!
1t is a good thing to compare your
lifts with those of people less for
tnate. There are poor washerwomen
Tho give more, proportionately, than
heir employers. 1 know of such
hses. 1t is surprising also to know
hat the christians in foreign lands
sten give more sacrificially than those
! home. Look up the gifts of your
gyn church, not the gifts to its support,
n which you get more than value re-
kived, but its gifts for others. You
till discover the need of a larger
fsion.
We think our nation is doing a
treat deal for the suffering peoples
Europe. The facts are that we
Ire far behind other nations, while
E,any of our people are making
Ilormous profits out of war condi-
ions. We have thus far given about
100000 for relief of stricken Bel
bum. Meanwhile, England, (spend-
g $30,O00,000 a day for war ex-
enses,) is giving $5,OOO,OOO every
onth for the relief of the people of
belgium. And France is giving $4,-
10000 every month. In view of
hch gifts, the United States cannot
e proud or satisfied. We ought to
WIT $500, 100000 into stricken Europe
5 soon as the war is over, to supply
bod, seeds, agricultural implements
Rothing and houses. We could do ii
we cared. 1t would only take what
e propose to spend in one year for
If increased army and navy. 1t
ould be better investment in pro-
oting peace.
Y III. Methods of Raising Money.
There are folks who buy church
inner ticket for fifteen or twenty.
Ne cents, eat a hearty meal, then &C
way and brag of the way they have
elped the church! Not so! They
ade no gift ! They got value re,
eived! The real givers were the peo
lie who donated the food and did the
FORK. If any money was made, the!
Reserve the credit and not the mai
ho ate his quarters worth or more
Are bazaars and suppers propeI
Eay in which to raise money? SOM
f,ink so and others do not an
Inclined to think they are proper, i
hir value is given and no gambling
Permitted. But there is a better way
liz, straight, out and out giving. Blu
lese other methods have place,
ept secondary, and fairly handled
he motive must be measured. Sup
Hers serve certain social needs, If n
honey is made. Some homes cal
1rnish food for supper where tn
Ihort-sighted husband will not per
hit money to be given. The best wa
raise money, when a christian
rec to act for himself, is for eac
Ene to tithe his income. Young pee
lie will do we'll to begin this metho
Early, as soon as they begin to ear
honey. All we have comes fror
Eod. Some part ought to be give
b him every week. Do you regar
Sourself as generous or "close?"
Ill. The Blessedness of Giving.
One of the greatest utterances
ne worlds history is this: at is NOR
Slessed to give than to receive" Th
eople who understand it are the pee
Pc who practice it. If you think
Fnt true, try it out for yourself
living something of yourself to thos
Tho need help is greaat joy-bringe