Trust Over Fear: The Miracle of Generous Hearts

for November 15, 2026

Opening Prayer

Gracious and ever-faithful God, whose abundance knows no bounds, we gather as your people, grateful for your steadfast love that surrounds us. You are the source of all that we have and all that we are, calling us to trust in your sufficiency and provision. You teach us through small, sacrificial offerings, reminding us of the richness of your grace in every act of giving. Free us from the grip of fear that holds our hearts, and fill us with a spirit of generosity that mirrors your own boundless giving. Draw us into deeper partnership with you, that our lives may reflect your glory and our gifts may serve your mission of love in the world. Strengthen us, by your Spirit, to trust you more deeply and to find joy in the sharing of our gifts, knowing that in your hands little becomes much. Secure in your promise, we step forward, not in our own strength but in the assurance of your tender mercy, moving toward the richness of your kingdom. Amen.

Call to Worship

In a world that often clings to scarcity, we gather to trust in God's abundance.
Our fears may rise, whispering of lack and insufficiency.
Yet here, we remember the One whose love overflows, who multiplies our offerings.
Our hearts open wide to the miracle of God's providence.
With every act of giving, we partner in the endless story of grace.
We come, ready to surrender our fear, welcoming God to shape our trust.
In this sacred space, we celebrate the joy of generous hearts.
For we are invited to invest in God's mission of love.

Hymn of Praise

God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending, GTG #716

Grace Spoken

In the vast expanse of God's mercy, we find assurance and peace. Before we utter a word or acknowledge our shortcomings, God has already extended grace. In the face of fear, especially the fears that impede our generosity, remember this: Christ has already made the way for us to trust in God's steadfast provision. In giving, we mirror the abundant heart of God, who withholds nothing from us. Embrace the joy of partnering with our Creator, for God's love surpasses all fear, inviting us to live fully and freely in grace. Rest in the truth that in Christ, our lives are enriched, our hearts are open, and our spirits are renewed.

Responding to God's Grace

Gracious and loving God, we confess that fear often holds us back from living generously. Though we know your grace is abundant and your provision sure, we find ourselves clinging tightly to what we have. We prioritize our own security and comfort rather than trusting in your promise to care for us. Forgive us for when we let anxiety and doubt cloud our vision, obscuring the joy of partnering in your work. We acknowledge our complicity in a world that promotes scarcity over abundance, hoarding over sharing. Move us beyond fear to trust in you completely, releasing our grip on worldly measures and embracing your call to be generous hearts and sacrificial givers. With humble hearts, we receive your mercy and rise to live anew, joyful agents of your grace in a world in need. Amen.

Sharing the Peace of Christ

The peace of Christ is not earned by our giving, but gifted by God's boundless grace.

Peace be with you.

God's provision surpasses our fear, inviting trust and surrender.

And also with you.

In generosity, we mirror the miracle of hearts open to God.

Peace be with you.

In Christ, we find abundance beyond measure.

And also with you.

Let us share this peace, assured by the love that mends and unites.

Peace be with you.

The Written Word

We worry about not having enough, feeling the weight of expenses, responsibilities, and future uncertainties pressing in. We clutch our resources tightly, protective and anxious. This fear whispers that scarcity defines our lives, and generosity feels like a risk we cannot afford. Yet, we long for freedom from this anxious grasp, for trust that allows our hands to open in joyful giving. Listen now for how God moves in the midst of fear and holds us in abundance.

This is the Word of the Lord.

A Reading from the Epistles

Philippians 4:10-20

Philippians 4:10–20

Gratitude for the Philippians’ Generosity

10I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. 12I know what it is to be brought low, and I know what it is to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13I can do all things through the one who strengthens me.
14Yet it was kind of you to share in my trouble. 15And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone. 16For even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs more than once. 17Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your account.
18I have received full payment and more; I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. 19And my God will fully supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Doxology

20To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Stand Firm in the Lord

1Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in this way in the Lord, my beloved.

Exhortation to Unity

2I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3Yes, and I ask you also, my true companion, help these women, for they struggled beside me in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the book of life.

Rejoicing and Peace

4Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. 7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

What to Hold in Mind and Practice

8Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable—if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise—think about these things. 9Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.

Gratitude for the Philippians’ Generosity

10I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. 12I know what it is to be brought low, and I know what it is to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13I can do all things through the one who strengthens me.
14Yet it was kind of you to share in my trouble. 15And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone. 16For even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs more than once. 17Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your account.
18I have received full payment and more; I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. 19And my God will fully supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Doxology

20To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Final Greetings and Blessing

21Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me greet you. 22All the saints greet you, especially those of the emperor’s household. 23The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

Notes

v10–13Contentment is learned, not assumed. It is not tied to circumstance but to reliance on Christ’s sustaining presence.
v14–17Generosity is reframed. The value lies not in the gift itself but in the shared participation and its fruit.
v18–19Giving is interpreted sacrificially. Material support becomes an act of worship, and provision is grounded in God’s abundance.
v20The doxology recenters all activity in God’s glory. The letter’s concerns resolve in praise.

Notes

v01Affection and exhortation are intertwined. Stability (“stand firm”) emerges from relational belonging, not abstract command.
v02–03Conflict is addressed directly but communally. Unity is not avoidance of tension but shared work toward reconciliation.
v04–07Rejoicing, gentleness, prayer, and peace form a coherent pattern of life. Anxiety is not denied but redirected through trust.
v08–09Thought and practice are inseparable. What is held in mind shapes what is lived out, and both are grounded in received tradition.
v10–13Contentment is learned, not assumed. It is not tied to circumstance but to reliance on Christ’s sustaining presence.
v14–17Generosity is reframed. The value lies not in the gift itself but in the shared participation and its fruit.
v18–19Giving is interpreted sacrificially. Material support becomes an act of worship, and provision is grounded in God’s abundance.
v20The doxology recenters all activity in God’s glory. The letter’s concerns resolve in praise.
v21–23The closing emphasizes connection across distance. The mention of the emperor’s household signals the gospel’s reach into unexpected places.

Vocabulary

v11αὐτάρκης (autarkēs)
“Content.” Self-sufficiency redefined as sufficiency grounded in Christ.
v12μυστήριον (mystērion)
“Secret.” Something learned through experience, not merely taught conceptually.
v13ἐνδυναμόω (endynamoō)
“To strengthen.” To be empowered or enabled from an external source.
v17καρπός (karpos)
“Fruit.” Represents tangible outcome or result, especially of faithful action.
v18ὀσμή (osmē)
“Fragrant offering.” Draws from sacrificial imagery, indicating pleasing worship.
v19πληρόω (plēroō)
“To supply” or “to fill.” Suggests fullness provided according to divine abundance.

Vocabulary

v01στήκω (stēkō)
“To stand firm.” Conveys steadfastness and stability under pressure.
v03συνεργός (synergos)
“Coworker.” Indicates shared labor and mutual participation in the gospel.
v05ἐπιεικής (epieikēs)
“Gentleness.” A yielding posture that reflects restraint and consideration for others.
v06προσευχή (proseuchē)
“Prayer.” General term for addressing God, encompassing dependence and relationship.
v07εἰρήνη (eirēnē)
“Peace.” More than absence of conflict; signifies wholeness and restored order.
v08λογίζομαι (logizomai)
“To think about.” Implies intentional reflection and disciplined attention.
v11αὐτάρκης (autarkēs)
“Content.” Self-sufficiency redefined as sufficiency grounded in Christ.
v12μυστήριον (mystērion)
“Secret.” Something learned through experience, not merely taught conceptually.
v13ἐνδυναμόω (endynamoō)
“To strengthen.” To be empowered or enabled from an external source.
v17καρπός (karpos)
“Fruit.” Represents tangible outcome or result, especially of faithful action.
v18ὀσμή (osmē)
“Fragrant offering.” Draws from sacrificial imagery, indicating pleasing worship.
v19πληρόω (plēroō)
“To supply” or “to fill.” Suggests fullness provided according to divine abundance.
v23χάρις (charis)
“Grace.” Gifted favor that sustains and defines the life of the community.

Gospel Reading

Mark 12:41-44

Mark 12:41–44

The Widow’s Offering

41And sitting opposite the treasury, he was watching how the crowd was putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in much.
42And one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a quadrans.
43And calling his disciples to him, he said to them, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those putting into the treasury.
44For they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in everything she had, her whole life.”

The Parable of the Tenants

1And he began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard and put a fence around it and dug a winepress and built a tower, and leased it to tenants and went away.
2And at the season he sent a servant to the tenants to receive from the tenants some of the fruit of the vineyard.
3And they took him and beat him and sent him away empty-handed.
4And again he sent to them another servant; and that one they struck on the head and dishonored.
5And he sent another, and that one they killed; and many others, some they beat and some they killed.
6He had yet one, a beloved son. He sent him to them last, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’
7But those tenants said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.’
8And taking him, they killed him and threw him out of the vineyard.
9What then will the lord of the vineyard do? He will come and destroy the tenants and give the vineyard to others.
10Have you not read this scripture:
‘The stone that the builders rejected,
this has become the cornerstone;
11this came from the Lord,
and it is marvelous in our eyes’?”
12And they were seeking to seize him, but they feared the crowd, for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them. And leaving him, they went away.

Paying Taxes to Caesar

13And they sent to him some of the Pharisees and some of the Herodians, so that they might trap him in speech.
14And coming, they said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are true and do not care for anyone, for you do not look at the face of people, but teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
15Should we give, or should we not give?” But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said to them, “Why are you testing me? Bring me a denarius, so that I may see it.”
16And they brought one. And he said to them, “Whose image and inscription is this?” And they said to him, “Caesar’s.”
17And Jesus said to them, “The things of Caesar give back to Caesar, and the things of God to God.” And they were amazed at him.

The Sadducees Ask About Resurrection

18And Sadducees came to him, who say there is no resurrection, and they asked him, saying,
19“Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves behind a wife, and leaves no child, his brother should take the wife and raise up seed for his brother.
20There were seven brothers; and the first took a wife, and dying left no seed.
21And the second took her and died, leaving no seed; and the third likewise.
22And the seven left no seed. Last of all, the woman also died.
23In the resurrection, when they rise, whose wife will she be? For the seven had her as wife.”
24Jesus said to them, “Is this not why you are mistaken, because you know neither the scriptures nor the power of God?
25For when they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in the heavens.
26But concerning the dead, that they are raised, have you not read in the book of Moses, in the passage about the bush, how God said to him, ‘I am the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob’?
27He is not God of the dead, but of the living. You are greatly mistaken.”

The Greatest Commandment

28And one of the scribes came near, hearing them disputing, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is first of all?”
29Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one;
30and you shall love the Lord your God from all your heart and from all your soul and from all your mind and from all your strength.’
31The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”
32And the scribe said to him, “Well said, Teacher. You have spoken according to truth, that he is one, and there is no other besides him;
33and to love him from the whole heart and from the whole understanding and from the whole strength, and to love the neighbor as oneself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.”
34And Jesus, seeing that he answered thoughtfully, said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And no one any longer dared to ask him a question.

Whose Son Is the Christ?

35And answering, Jesus said, as he was teaching in the temple, “How do the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David?
36David himself said by the Holy Spirit,
‘The Lord said to my Lord,
Sit at my right hand,
until I put your enemies under your feet.’
37David himself calls him Lord; so how is he his son?” And the great crowd heard him gladly.

Warning Against the Scribes

38And in his teaching he said, “Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk around in long robes and receive greetings in the marketplaces
39and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets,
40who devour widows’ houses and for appearance make long prayers. These will receive greater judgment.”

The Widow’s Offering

41And sitting opposite the treasury, he was watching how the crowd was putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in much.
42And one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a quadrans.
43And calling his disciples to him, he said to them, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those putting into the treasury.
44For they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in everything she had, her whole life.”

Notes

v44The widow’s gift is total; the phrase “whole life” preserves the severity of her act.

Notes

v01The vineyard imagery evokes Israel’s scriptural tradition without needing explicit identification.
v06“Beloved son” echoes earlier divine language while functioning within the parable’s story.
v09Judgment leads to transfer, not abandonment of the vineyard.
v13Pharisees and Herodians again unite around opposition, despite differing political instincts.
v16–17The coin bears Caesar’s image; Jesus’ response leaves unstated what bears God’s image.
v24Error is traced to ignorance of both scripture and divine power.
v26–27Resurrection is argued from God’s continuing covenant identity with the patriarchs.
v29–31Love of God and love of neighbor are distinguished but inseparable.
v34“Not far” affirms insight without declaring arrival.
v35–37Jesus complicates messianic categories rather than denying Davidic sonship.
v38–40Public honor and private exploitation are held together as one corruption.
v44The widow’s gift is total; the phrase “whole life” preserves the severity of her act.

Vocabulary

v44βίος (bios)

Vocabulary

v01ἀμπελών (ampelōn)
v01γεωργός (geōrgos)
v06ἀγαπητός (agapētos)
v07κληρονόμος (klēronomos)
v10λίθος (lithos)
v13ἀγρεύω (agreūō)
v15ὑπόκρισις (hypokrisis)
v16εἰκών (eikōn)
v18ἀνάστασις (anastasis)
v24πλανάω (planaō)
v30καρδία (kardia)
v30ψυχή (psychē)
v30διάνοια (dianoia)
v31πλησίον (plēsion)
v34νουνεχῶς (nounechōs)
v40κατεσθίω (katesthiō)
v44βίος (bios)

Trust Over Fear: The Miracle of Generous Hearts

1. When you consider the example of the widow's offering, how does it challenge or affirm your understanding of what it means to give generously?

2. Reflect on a time when fear held you back from being as generous as you wanted to be. What would courage look like in that situation, and how might it have changed the outcome?

3. In what ways does trusting in God's provision require a release of control or security for you? What step might you take this week to practice that trust?

4. How do you perceive the relationship between joy and sacrificial giving? What does it mean to you to partner with God through acts of faithfulness and generosity?

5. In Paul's words to the Philippians, how does the idea of contentment figure into your own approach to wealth and generosity? What might it cost to adopt a mindset of sufficiency rather than scarcity?

Hymn of Reflection

Take My Life, GTG #697

Affirmation of Faith

We believe in God, who creates out of abundance, providing for all with a generosity that exceeds our understanding. Yet we confess our struggle to trust in this provision, finding our hearts often gripped by fear of scarcity and uncertainty. In God's grace, we are invited to release our hold on fear and embrace the fullness of God's promise.

We believe in Jesus Christ, who chose a life of profound generosity, valuing the humble gifts of a widow more than riches. In him, we see a model of sacrificial love that invites us to partner with God through open hands and giving hearts. We acknowledge the challenge of this call, knowing the cost and vulnerability in giving of what we hold dear. Yet we rejoice, for in this sacrifice, Christ reveals the joy and hope that lie in trust.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, who moves within and among us, stirring courage and transforming our fears into acts of love and generosity. The Spirit empowers us to live not bound by anxiety but freed into grace-filled giving and sharing. In this movement, we find strength to act beyond our doubt and to give beyond our fear.

We believe in the community of faith, called together to invest in God's mission on earth. We are not alone; joined as the body of Christ, we uplift one another in prayer and encouragement. Here, we recognize God's provision flowing through us and into the world, and in this shared abundance, we find hope. Thanks be to God.

Prayers of the People

God of boundless grace, who overflows with goodness and mercy, we trust in your provision and sufficiency. In your Spirit, we take courage to voice our prayers to you.

Hear us, O God; your mercy is great.

We pray for the church universal, called to embody your kingdom of love and justice. Grant us hearts that mirror your generosity, so we may serve as beacons of hope and trust in a world often driven by fear.

Hear us, O God; your mercy is great.

Guide the leaders of nations and all in authority, instilling in them a spirit of wisdom and compassion. May they seek the common good and work tirelessly for justice and peace, especially for those most vulnerable.

Hear us, O God; your mercy is great.

Our fragile earth cries out for healing, O Creator. Teach us to be faithful stewards of your creation, protecting and preserving the beauty that surrounds us for generations yet to come.

Hear us, O God; your mercy is great.

In our hearts, we lift the suffering and the poor, those overshadowed by fear and need. Fill them with your presence, and let us be instruments of your peace, bringing comfort and relief.

Hear us, O God; your mercy is great.

Surround our local community with your love, fostering connections that reflect your vision of abundant life for all. Help us to practice radical hospitality, embracing each person with kindness and grace.

Hear us, O God; your mercy is great.

Bless those among us who grieve and are ill, those burdened by pain and loss. Send your Spirit to comfort and heal, restoring hope and wholeness to their lives.

Hear us, O God; your mercy is great.

With hearts anchored in gratitude, we offer these prayers, trusting in your abundance and love, which surpass all that we could ever seek or imagine. Through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

Hymn of Sending

Take My Life, GTG #697

Sending

Go, beloved of God,
carrying the courage granted by grace.
Entrust your fears to the One who provides,
that your spirit may be free to give generously.
Walk in the way of Christ,
partnering in the joy of sacrificial love.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit
be with you now and forever. Amen.

Reflections for Later

Sharing God’s Word Together

For Newcomers

Welcome to a space where we gather to reflect on what it means to live generously, trusting that there is enough for all of us. You may wonder how we balance our fears—fear of not having enough, fear of trusting blindly—with a spirit of generosity. It can be daunting to consider giving when the world often tells us to accumulate, protect, and safeguard our resources. Yet this community invites each other to wonder together about a different way—a way that trusts in the abundant provision already offered by God—a promise that before we even ask, God is already providing.

In today's reflection, we're inspired by the story of a widow who gave two small coins in an act of radical generosity. This was not a gesture of simple charity; it was an expression of deep trust. Her story shows us that generosity is not measured by the quantity given, but by the heart's desire to share in something greater than ourselves. She participates in God's larger mission, trusting in God's sufficiency rather than her own. In letting go of what little she had, she finds freedom and a sense of belonging in God's unfolding story.

As we gather in conversation, we have the opportunity to explore what fears may hold us back from this kind of generous spirit. We are invited into a dialogue that names those fears, not as barriers, but as spaces for courage and trust to take root. In sharing our stories and listening deeply to one another, we begin to understand that trusting God is not an isolated act, but a communal journey where we partner with God and one another in transformative ways.

What fears or hesitations arise for you when you consider living or giving generously?

How might a community like this help you reframe the way you think about God's provision and sufficiency in your own life?

Can you imagine a time when you felt a sense of belonging or connection through an act of generosity, either given or received? How did it transform you?

For Those Rooted in This Community

In Mark's Gospel, the widow’s offering might mark a familiar scene to you, but it’s fraught with rich meaning worth revisiting. Her small coins, seemingly inconsequential, emerge as a profound testament to faith and trust over fear. The temple treasury may resonate as a symbol of sustaining the very community you are rooted in, yet here lies an invitation to something radical — to give not out of surplus, but out of the depths of one’s need. Trust in God's provision stretches us beyond fear’s grasp. It invites us to mirror the widow’s fragile yet vibrant faith, signaling trust in a God who sees the offering of our hearts.

Long years of participating in and sustaining this community can instill in us a subtle complacency. We might risk forgetting that God's abundance often defies our calculations. The practice of steady collegial caretaking can comfort us with predictability, which sometimes blocks the fresh winds the Spirit may wish to blow through our midst. Generosity’s transformative power might seem distant when distanced by routine, yet it is here that God calls us again to partner with the Divine in ways that shake us free from reluctant hands or safe predictability. It is an invitation to embrace sacrificial love, trusting in God’s sufficiency, and partnering in a mission that extends beyond the familiar.

  1. How do long-standing habits of giving within this community both support and challenge your sense of trust in God’s provision?
  2. Thinking of the widow’s two coins, what might ‘sacrificial giving’ look like for you amid your current understanding of abundance and need?
  3. Where might God be urging you to relinquish comfort, so the Spirit might breathe renewed life into generosity that impacts God's mission through your church?

For Churches Without a Pastor

In seasons without formal pastoral leadership, congregations might feel a mixture of fear and opportunity, waiting in the tension of what is not yet resolved. This shared uncertainty, however, can be a time of deepened trust and communal strength. Much like the widow who entrusted her last coins to the temple treasury, the act wasn't about the size of her gift but the depth of her trust in God's provision beyond immediate scarcity. Her giving speaks to the power of collective faith over individual fear, inviting us to reimagine what it means to partner with God in seasons of transition.

Trusting in God's sufficiency often runs counter to our natural instincts, especially when we feel equipped with limited resources or clear direction. Yet, this space—where what we hold is all but meager—calls us into the joy of sacrificial giving, not just of material gifts but of ourselves to one another. The communal balance shifts when roles are shared, decisions are collectively discerned, and gifts are realized in unexpected places, strengthening each person as part of the body of Christ. In facing these anxieties together, fear transforms into abundant creation.

Reflect on this moment: what fears hold us back from fully participating in this communal journey of faith? How might leaning into the generosity of spirit, as demonstrated by the widow, transform not only our church’s mission but also our understanding of God’s abundant grace? Consider what it means to partner with God in this particular time and place: how is God inviting you to trust beyond fear and step into new expressions of faith, both within the church and the wider community?

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Resource Details

Date: November 15, 2026

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Theme: Trust Over Fear: The Miracle of Generous Hearts (Philippians 4:10-20, Mark 12:41-44)

Lectionary: RCL Year A

Scripture on this page is from The Shared Word Translation (SWT), an ongoing translation project within ChurchCommons.org.

Scripture on this page is from The Shared Word Translation (SWT), an ongoing translation project within ChurchCommons.org.

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