Joy in Giving

Accra, Ghana

On Sunday February 7, 2010 services at the church Lee and Michelle Sonius attend on the campus of the University of Ghana. At first the academic setting seemed to saturate everything with an intellectual tone. The music and the message were intelligent and well done, but the crowd was somewhat subdued and quiet in comparison to other African churches I've been at. Yet when the offering baskets were placed up front and the music started for the offertory, everything changed. Joyous singing arose from every mouth. Feet began to shuffle, bodies began to sway and hands clapped rhythms that seemed to arise from every soul. Joy arose from giving. What a testimony to the Kingdom of God that the most celebrated event at the church is the act of generous and spontaneous giving.