One of the many things that I am thankful to God for you is your compassion. I have seen this time and again when we have given you the opportunity to respond to global needs such as in Ukraine or caring for children through sponsoring 41 children in Togo through Compassion Canada or giving 97 gifts last Christmas through Slavic Gospel Association Immanuel’s Star. I believe we are to be compassionate because our God is full of compassion (Psalm 112:4). Compassion literally means to "suffer with." Our God suffers with us and this is why the ultimate act of compassion toward us was Jesus dying on the cross.
This weekend at our Global Outreach (GO) Conference we are going to learn more about compassion from the Fellowship Aid and International Relief Director Norton Lages as he preaches on 2 Corinthians 1:3-5. Don’t forget to attend our International Supper on Saturday at 5 PM and our Missions Session on Sunday at 6 PM! Let’s continue to grow in our compassion and show the love of Christ!