Acts 11:27-30
27 And in these days prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 Then one of them, named Agabus, stood up and showed by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine throughout all the world, which also happened in the days of Claudius Caesar. 29 Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea. 30 This they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.
When needs arise, the church must care for itself as the disciples did here. They knew famine was coming, so they gave according to what each could, collecting and sending to the elders in Judea by two chosen men, Barnabas and Saul. This pattern remains: recognize a real need as God brings to view, collect from willing souls as each is able to give, choose faithful messengers to take the relief, and deliver to the ruling elders of the church's needy.
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