It began with a gift

There has been a fair amount of discussion lately about gifts to the Church and how they should be honored. It is worth noting that the church began with the most important gift of all -- Jesus Christ. What is the best way to honor that first gift?

John 3:16

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life."

A Collect for Pentecost

Somehow this seems especially important these days:

Grant, O Lord, that the course of this world may be peaceably governed by your providence; and that your Church may joyfully serve you in confidence and serenity; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.