We are so incredibly grateful for the many individuals who consistently and generously give to the work of Evolve Church and our day-to-day ministry rhythms here in the city of Edmonton. Over this next month, we are inviting everyone in our community to prayerfully consider what joyful giving over and above our regular financial contribution might look like as a part of our legacy together. This is always a matter of prayer and surrender as we declare together, “Your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). We understand clearly that our stewardship of money is a powerful and reliable indicator of where our hearts are at as we hear the teaching of Jesus to “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33)

As a community of faith at Evolve Church, we desire to be increasingly open-handed as followers of Jesus. Our vision is to be a people who grow in sacrificial giving as one of the most practical ways that our lives can bear witness to the timeless character of our God. Financial generosity is a powerful testimony to our world about the generosity and goodness of God. Whenever we give financially, it is an invitation to partner with God in our personal finances and experience his provision and blessing in our lives. Beyond that is the increasingly rewarding and exciting potential of us partnering with God as a people of faith! The community all participates: young and old, varying income brackets, singles and families — whether we give ten dollars or ten-thousand — all growing in our financial generosity and the deep heart conviction that we can accomplish more together.