Brian A. ’99 and Joela M. (Campbell) Mbuu ’99
Tithing
From the time we were young, we remember our parents and church family talking to us about the importance of tithing. It didn’t matter how much one gave, but rather that giving was an act of obedience. After graduating from college and obtaining our jobs, we began to better recognize the importance of sacrificing our own pleasures in order to bless someone/something else.
Paying it forward
We are held responsible for what we have been given. Therefore, if we have been blessed with talents, wealth, knowledge, time, etc., it is expected that we, in return, help and give to others.
What we’ve learned:
- To start a giving attitude, it’s not about the amount you can give financially. It’s about making regular giving (time and talents) a part of your lifestyle.
- All alumni are a part of the Messiah community and should be invested in its future.
- The importance of pausing to recognize what God has provided for us.
- Giving has built and fostered relationships in our community/church/programs.
- Giving has promoted new programs and initiatives that will impact others in similar ways.
- Giving reveals God’s faithfulness.