We
had our last FPU class last night. It was a great class, and most of the
people came every week, and got a lot out of it! My husband and I really
enjoyed facilitating this class once again- it is a way we can pay forward all
we have learned from it over the years.
I
wanted to share one story. Last night, the topic was The Great
Misunderstanding- talking about giving (tithing, offerings, donating, helping
people in all ways). After the video, we had a great discussion, and one
of the questions was "how have you helped someone else that made a big
impact on you?" The class was very quiet, so my husband & I
shared a couple stories about how we have helped others
and were blessed by it, and also how we have also been blessed by
others when we were in a tough place. One 20-something husband said he
was embarrassed that no one had stories to share, and he wanted to start
giving. Another lady said that she has helped family members, but never
strangers. The discussion was very encouraging for working
toward living a life of giving to others. Later, when class was
over, everyone left and we were cleaning up. The 20 something husband and
his wife hung back and came to ask us for the address of one of the
attendees who sat at their table each week. She was a single mom, who has
been struggling, and has not yet been able to save up her $1,000 emergency fund (baby
step 1). This husband and his wife wanted to anonymously fund this single
mom's emergency fund!!! He didn't want to mail it, and thought they would
deliver it to her. We don't have her address, but will try and find a way
to help him do this.
This
totally made our whole night, and was well worth the time spent doing this
class. We can't do it during the winter months, but ask us again next
fall if you need someone to lead the class again. Thanks for the opportunity
to give back! I love our church.
I love our church too.
It's a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.
1 comment:
Thank you for this encouraging report of the Financial Peace University. I,too, have led this wonderful course for my former chuch. It can be truly life changing!
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