2026 THEME — “SEEING LIFE FROM GOD’S PERSPECTIVE”                      

February – Seeing Stewardship and Giving from God’s Perspective

TOMORROW

will not just be another service for us—it will be deeply personal. From here in Kenya, we see firsthand what your prayers and giving actually do. When you hear our family share at Belmont, please know you are not just listening to missionaries—you are hearing the story of your obedience at work. Because of your faithfulness, children have safe places to sleep. The gospel is preached where darkness once ruled. Families are being restored. Young girls are being rescued from forced futures and given new beginnings. The name of Jesus is being lifted high in places where it was once barely whispered. When Marli Page shares about Medical Missions Outreach, remember that the hands providing care and hope are strengthened by churches like yours who chose to give. The medicine, the compassion, the gospel conversations—they are not happening in isolation. They are happening because someone at Belmont said yes. From our perspective here in Kenya, your prayers are not abstract. We feel them. Your giving is not theoretical. We see it. Your obedience travels oceans. So when you gather this Sunday, come ready—not just to listen—but to recognize that you are part of this story. Ask the Lord how He wants you to continue responding, because eternity is being shaped by what you do. And from our hearts to yours—thank you for loving people you may never meet this side of Heaven.

SUNDAY’S SERMON SUMMARY

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Beats From Your Pastor’s Heart

Your Obedience Is Someone Else’s Lifeline

“And God loveth a cheerful giver.” — 2 Corinthians 9:7

Obedience rarely feels dramatic in the moment. It feels ordinary. Quiet. Sometimes even costly. But in the Kingdom of God, ordinary obedience becomes extraordinary rescue. When you give, pray, sacrifice, and trust, you may not see the faces your obedience touches—but Heaven does. Somewhere tonight, a child sleeps safely because someone obeyed. Somewhere a missionary remains on the field because someone said yes. Somewhere a marriage is restored, a soul is saved, a future is redeemed—because someone chose cheerful obedience over comfortable withholding. Your obedience is never isolated. It is always connected to someone else’s miracle.

Obedience Connects You to God’s Rescue Plan

Giving is not merely a financial transaction—it is participation in divine strategy. God could rain manna on missionaries. He could drop resources from Heaven. But instead, He chooses to move through His people. When we tithe, give by faith, and respond to the Spirit’s prompting, we step into God’s global rescue mission. We become conduits. We become supply lines. We become lifelines. What feels small in your hand becomes powerful in God’s. The enemy whispers, “It won’t make a difference.” But Heaven declares, “This is how I change the world.”

Cheerful Giving Reveals a Trusting Heart

The verse does not say God loves the pressured giver. It does not say He loves the reluctant giver.
It says He loves a cheerful giver. Cheerfulness flows from trust. When you truly believe God is your Source, you release without fear. When you know He owns it all, giving no longer feels like loss.
When you trust His promises, obedience becomes joy. We are not losing anything—we are investing in eternity. Fear tightens the hand. Faith opens it. And every open hand becomes someone else’s answered prayer.

Your Obedience Reaches Farther Than You See

Somewhere:

  • A child rescued from abandonment will grow up knowing Jesus because someone gave.
  • A village will hear the gospel in their language because someone sacrificed.
  • A broken heart will find hope because someone trusted God with their firstfruits.

We may never meet them this side of Heaven. But one day, someone may approach you and say,
“You don’t know me—but your obedience helped save my life.” Giving is eternal. Obedience echoes beyond your lifetime.

Imagine a lifeguard standing at the shore while someone is drowning far out at sea. The lifeguard throws a rope. That rope may look small from the beach—but to the drowning person, it is everything. Your obedience is that rope. It may seem like just an offering, a prayer, a sacrifice. But to someone fighting spiritual darkness, it is hope. God does not need our money. He desires our obedience. When we give cheerfully, we declare:

  • I trust You.
  • I believe in eternity.
  • I will participate in Your mission.

Your obedience today may be someone else’s miracle tomorrow. Let your yes become someone else’s lifeline.

Warfare Prayer: Father, in Jesus’ name, I reject every lie that tells me my obedience does not matter. Break the grip of fear, hesitation, and selfishness from my heart. Teach me to give with joy and trust. Let my obedience become someone else’s rescue. Use my life as a conduit of provision, protection, and gospel light. I surrender my resources, my plans, and my security to You. Multiply what I release for eternal impact. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Assignment: Today, give intentionally and joyfully. Whether through tithes, missions, generosity, or meeting a specific need—release it with faith. As you give, pray: “Lord, let this obedience become someone else’s lifeline.” Then trust Him to do far more than you can see.

SATURDAY’S PRAYER REQUESTS

Baby Mary Marin – RSV – ICU CHOA – Critical

Britany Smith ~ Breast Cancer

Darlene Kelley – Cancer Treatment

Don And Carol Franklin – Mae’s Uncle

Ed Franklin’s Son In Law – Heart Surgery

Sandra Mitchell

Tammy Shelnutt

Jean Partee

Aston Savage

Gloria Young

Amy Garner’s Dad

Bentley Smith – Broken Leg

Carol Lawhead – Riverside in Conyers

Joni Oberhage

Linda Mays

Myles Elliott

Rose Fuller – Pruitt-Monroe Nursing Home, Forsyth GA

Brando Echarte

Debbie Foskey 

Don Franklin’s Daughter, Darlene, Son, David

Ed Adkins – Friend of Brian Edwards

Jake Jenkins

June Cronan

Jean Partee’s Sister

Kim McClain’s Daughter, Amanda

Deon Lotter

Doris Loyd

Nancy Brown

Annette Ford

Andrea Nix– Friend of the Shelnutt’s

Angela Bryan’s Sisters

Ann Stanley  

Danny Jarrard  

Darlene Wiggins

Doris Loyd

Dr. and Mrs. Davis

Eric Magnusson’s Mother

Eric Ward

Friend of Linda Hodge

Gayle Sparks

James Burnette

Jessica Headrick  

John McClain’s Mother

June Cronan’s Sister

June Davis

Kailey Bateman

Kim McClain’s Mother 

Kim’s Sisters – Ann & Brenda 

Lee Cronan

Lillianna Magnusson’s Mom

Lonzo Christian 

Lori Blount’s Mother

Mary Williams

Mary Williamson – Dana Jackson’s Mom

Mrs. Franklin 

Nora Allison

Ron And Johnnie Barry – Friends Of Ashton & Glenda Bateman

Scott Lanier 

Scotty Nix

Stephanie Seivers – Friend of the Shelnutt’s

Steve Michaels

Tom Witcher