One Great Hour Of Sharing (OGHS) has provided Presbyterians a way to share God’s love with neighbors in need around the world for over 70 years. In a world of disaster, hunger, and oppression millions of people lack access to sustainable food sources, clean water, sanitation, education, and opportunity.    

In Isaiah 58, the prophet exclaims, “Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in” (Isaiah 58:12). As the people of Israel returned from the cloud of exile and struggled to rebuild their lives, Isaiah questioned their efforts: [Are you not called] “to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover them?” (Isaiah 58:7).

Then in Matthew 25, we hear Jesus calling to us, “For I was hungry and you gave me food…I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing…As you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me” (Matthew 25:35–40).

Isaiah and Jesus are making an important theological point: Faithfulness to God leads to fixing things that are broken — broken lives, broken spirits, broken hearts, broken relationships, and broken breaches of faith and trust.

When you give to the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offering on Easter Day, you are helping repair peoples’ lives — people who are hurting, broken, oppressed, lost or in need. The people about whom Isaiah and Jesus spoke. The people we are invited to connect with, today.

Your gifts make a difference- from initial disaster response to ongoing community development, the fruits of One Great Hour of Sharing provide people with safety, sustenance, and hope. This is why we contribute at Faith. 

Because of what you gave last year, PDA was immediately on the ground responding after the February 6, 2023, earthquake and aftershocks in Syria and Turkey.

The One Great Hour of Sharing campaign kicks off at Faith on Sunday, March 26. The offering will be dedicated on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. Begin to prayerfully consider how you might give to help meet the world’s greatest needs.  

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