Summary of Venezuela Relief Giving
Created on July 05, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Sermon Info
- Speaker / Pastor: Executive Head Pastor Laura Schneider(Pastor Laura Schneider)giving invitation;announcements by Pastor Jeffrey Bailey
- Church / Location: The Rock Church Legacy Campus
Scripture References
- Deuteronomy 16 - used to encourage giving “in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you” (scripture quoted as foundation for generous, proportional giving).
Central Message
The congregation is called to live a life of open-handed generosity, supporting long-term disaster relief in Venezuela through Convoy of Hope and practicing proportional, joyful giving as a spiritual discipline.
Key Points
1. Convoy of Hope response: volunteers are on the ground in Venezuela distributing food, water, and emergency supplies after two major earthquakes; this is a long-term recovery effort (reporters on the scene included Al Donaldson and Ethan Forrest).
1. Convoy of Hope background: a grassroots, church-supported organization (not government-funded) that feeds 677,000 children every school day and mobilizes churches for disaster relief.
1. Local church response: Rock Church is invited to give through today’s offering (envelopes in chairs or marked in the plate) or online (select Convoy of Hope Venezuela). Missions pledges and regular missions giving are handled through designated giving options; today is the first Sunday of the month — missions emphasis.
1. Spiritual call: living with unclenched fists — giving generously is spiritually healthy and changes lives both for givers and receivers.
1. Community notes: Pastor Jeffrey welcomed newcomers, invited people to fill kiosks to connect, and announced a post-service 4th of July celebration with pie and ice cream.
Notable Quotes
"Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you." (Deuteronomy 16 — quoted)
"Live a life of unclenched fists. Live a life of open-handedness and be generous." — Executive Head Pastor Laura Scneider
"We will continue to be there long after the news cameras have stopped rolling." — Al Donaldson (Convoy of Hope)
Application
- Give specifically to the Venezuela relief effort: use the envelopes in your chair or mark cash/check in the plate Convoy of Hope or Venezuela; give online to the specific giving location Convoy of Hope Venezuela.
- If you give monthly pledges to missionaries, designate as usual and leadership will route funds to missionaries or relief as appropriate.
- Practice generosity daily: cultivate a posture of open hands — consider increasing proportionally to how God has blessed you.
- Newcomers: fill out the kiosk in the hallway so the church can connect and help you get plugged in.
Prayer Points
- Pray for the people of Venezuela displaced or affected by the earthquakes: immediate needs for food, water, shelter, and long-term recovery.
- Pray for Convoy of Hope relief workers and local church partners as they serve on the ground.
- Pray for provision, healing, and that those who suffered would come to know God’s love and find restoration through this hardship.
Reflection Questions
1. How has God blessed you, and what would proportional, generous giving look like for you this week or month?
1. Where can you practice living with “unclenched fists” in daily life (time, money, possessions, or relationships)?
1. Will you support the long-term recovery work in Venezuela through prayer, giving, or involvement?
Created on July 05, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Sermon Info
- Speaker / Pastor: Executive Head Pastor Laura Schneider(Pastor Laura Schneider)giving invitation;announcements by Pastor Jeffrey Bailey
- Church / Location: The Rock Church Legacy Campus
Scripture References
- Deuteronomy 16 - used to encourage giving “in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you” (scripture quoted as foundation for generous, proportional giving).
Central Message
The congregation is called to live a life of open-handed generosity, supporting long-term disaster relief in Venezuela through Convoy of Hope and practicing proportional, joyful giving as a spiritual discipline.
Key Points
1. Convoy of Hope response: volunteers are on the ground in Venezuela distributing food, water, and emergency supplies after two major earthquakes; this is a long-term recovery effort (reporters on the scene included Al Donaldson and Ethan Forrest).
1. Convoy of Hope background: a grassroots, church-supported organization (not government-funded) that feeds 677,000 children every school day and mobilizes churches for disaster relief.
1. Local church response: Rock Church is invited to give through today’s offering (envelopes in chairs or marked in the plate) or online (select Convoy of Hope Venezuela). Missions pledges and regular missions giving are handled through designated giving options; today is the first Sunday of the month — missions emphasis.
1. Spiritual call: living with unclenched fists — giving generously is spiritually healthy and changes lives both for givers and receivers.
1. Community notes: Pastor Jeffrey welcomed newcomers, invited people to fill kiosks to connect, and announced a post-service 4th of July celebration with pie and ice cream.
Notable Quotes
"Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you." (Deuteronomy 16 — quoted)
"Live a life of unclenched fists. Live a life of open-handedness and be generous." — Executive Head Pastor Laura Scneider
"We will continue to be there long after the news cameras have stopped rolling." — Al Donaldson (Convoy of Hope)
Application
- Give specifically to the Venezuela relief effort: use the envelopes in your chair or mark cash/check in the plate Convoy of Hope or Venezuela; give online to the specific giving location Convoy of Hope Venezuela.
- If you give monthly pledges to missionaries, designate as usual and leadership will route funds to missionaries or relief as appropriate.
- Practice generosity daily: cultivate a posture of open hands — consider increasing proportionally to how God has blessed you.
- Newcomers: fill out the kiosk in the hallway so the church can connect and help you get plugged in.
Prayer Points
- Pray for the people of Venezuela displaced or affected by the earthquakes: immediate needs for food, water, shelter, and long-term recovery.
- Pray for Convoy of Hope relief workers and local church partners as they serve on the ground.
- Pray for provision, healing, and that those who suffered would come to know God’s love and find restoration through this hardship.
Reflection Questions
1. How has God blessed you, and what would proportional, generous giving look like for you this week or month?
1. Where can you practice living with “unclenched fists” in daily life (time, money, possessions, or relationships)?
1. Will you support the long-term recovery work in Venezuela through prayer, giving, or involvement?
Summary of Venezuela Relief Giving
Created on July 05, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Sermon Info
- Speaker / Pastor: Executive Head Pastor Laura Schneider(Pastor Laura Schneider)giving invitation;announcements by Pastor Jeffrey Bailey
- Church / Location: The Rock Church Legacy Campus
Scripture References
- Deuteronomy 16 - used to encourage giving “in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you” (scripture quoted as foundation for generous, proportional giving).
Central Message
The congregation is called to live a life of open-handed generosity, supporting long-term disaster relief in Venezuela through Convoy of Hope and practicing proportional, joyful giving as a spiritual discipline.
Key Points
1. Convoy of Hope response: volunteers are on the ground in Venezuela distributing food, water, and emergency supplies after two major earthquakes; this is a long-term recovery effort (reporters on the scene included Al Donaldson and Ethan Forrest).
1. Convoy of Hope background: a grassroots, church-supported organization (not government-funded) that feeds 677,000 children every school day and mobilizes churches for disaster relief.
1. Local church response: Rock Church is invited to give through today’s offering (envelopes in chairs or marked in the plate) or online (select Convoy of Hope Venezuela). Missions pledges and regular missions giving are handled through designated giving options; today is the first Sunday of the month — missions emphasis.
1. Spiritual call: living with unclenched fists — giving generously is spiritually healthy and changes lives both for givers and receivers.
1. Community notes: Pastor Jeffrey welcomed newcomers, invited people to fill kiosks to connect, and announced a post-service 4th of July celebration with pie and ice cream.
Notable Quotes
"Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you." (Deuteronomy 16 — quoted)
"Live a life of unclenched fists. Live a life of open-handedness and be generous." — Executive Head Pastor Laura Scneider
"We will continue to be there long after the news cameras have stopped rolling." — Al Donaldson (Convoy of Hope)
Application
- Give specifically to the Venezuela relief effort: use the envelopes in your chair or mark cash/check in the plate Convoy of Hope or Venezuela; give online to the specific giving location Convoy of Hope Venezuela.
- If you give monthly pledges to missionaries, designate as usual and leadership will route funds to missionaries or relief as appropriate.
- Practice generosity daily: cultivate a posture of open hands — consider increasing proportionally to how God has blessed you.
- Newcomers: fill out the kiosk in the hallway so the church can connect and help you get plugged in.
Prayer Points
- Pray for the people of Venezuela displaced or affected by the earthquakes: immediate needs for food, water, shelter, and long-term recovery.
- Pray for Convoy of Hope relief workers and local church partners as they serve on the ground.
- Pray for provision, healing, and that those who suffered would come to know God’s love and find restoration through this hardship.
Reflection Questions
1. How has God blessed you, and what would proportional, generous giving look like for you this week or month?
1. Where can you practice living with “unclenched fists” in daily life (time, money, possessions, or relationships)?
1. Will you support the long-term recovery work in Venezuela through prayer, giving, or involvement?
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