A Radical Christmas Invitation!
This Christmas, we want to invite our 15:5 Church family to do something beautifully radical. Let’s make Christmas about Jesus — not about us.
Instead of centering this season on what we receive, what if we turned our focus outward and upward? What if we placed our wallets, our resources, and our generosity at the feet of Jesus — as an act of worship and trust?
We know these past few years have been challenging for many of us. The rising cost of living, inflation, and global uncertainty have affected nearly every household. It’s only natural to want to hold tightly to what we have. And yes, God calls us to be wise stewards of our finances.
But maybe this Christmas, we could pause and pray — and ask God how He might want us to use a portion of what we’d normally spend on gifts… to bless His Kingdom instead.
This year, our church family will be focusing our Christmas giving on two specific Kingdom opportunities — both reaching beyond our own ministry walls. These are not obligations or expectations — they are invitations to experience the joy of giving generously and living radically for Jesus.
Let’s celebrate Christmas the way it began — with humble hearts, open hands, and deep awe for the One who gave Himself for us.
1. Great Commission Offering
The Great Commission Offering (GCO) is the annual CNBC missions offering that provides the opportunity for us to join the CNBC in sending international missionaries from Canada, planting new churches all across Canada, and strengthening our existing churches within Canada.
Every dollar of our Great Commission Offering is distributed in the following three ways:
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50% toward the sending of international missionaries
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25% toward the starting of new churches
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25% toward the strengthening of CNBC churches
This year, we are suggesting a 15:5 Church goal of $13,000! It will mean sacrifice - but we can choose to honour God by honouring God through our giving.
Please mark your donation envelope or e-transfer "GCO."
2. Gift Bags for Residents of the Porteous Lodge
This year marks the eighth Christmas that our 15:5 Church family will share the love of Jesus with the residents of Porteous Lodge. Many of these dear seniors have little or no family, and the gifts we bring are often the only presents they’ll receive this Christmas.
By purchasing an item or two in the name of Jesus, you can help bring real joy and warmth to someone who might otherwise feel forgotten. Each gift is a simple but powerful reminder that they are seen, valued, and loved.
If you’re not able to shop, you can still take part by giving a cash donation to help us purchase gifts from the residents’ Christmas Wish List.
All gift bags need to be returned by December 18.
Let’s come together once again to share the hope and light of Christ with those who need it most this Christmas.