Every year around this time, we pause to reflect on what God has done — and it’s humbling.

Lives changed. Families strengthened. Kids discovering God’s Word. Students are taking steps in faith. People finding hope, healing, and home in Jesus.

At Local Christian Church, generosity has always been more than a financial word — it’s a spiritual rhythm. We believe open hands lead to full hearts.

That’s what our Thanks to Give — Open Hands series has been all about:

“When we give what we have, God multiplies it beyond what we imagine.”

And He has.

Because of your generosity this year, we’ve seen God move in beautiful ways:

• Dozens of kids are learning Scripture each week in Local Kids.
• Students growing in faith through Local Students
• Families served through #ForAshland Day and the PHamily Pantry.
• Continued growth in our savings toward a future permanent home for ministry.

Every gift, every act of service, every open hand is part of that story.

As we approach the end of the year, we’re praying bold prayers — not for bigger numbers, but for bigger impact.

Paul said it this way:

“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.”
— 2 Corinthians 9:11

That’s our heartbeat: that your giving doesn’t just meet a need — it starts a chain reaction of thanksgiving.

Every dollar given fuels ministry, every act of generosity points people to Jesus, and every gift becomes worship.

We’re closing out this year with faith and vision.

Your end-of-year giving will help us:

1. Strengthen ministry impact across Local Kids, Students, and Sunday gatherings.
2. Continue saving toward our future facility, through our CFR Fund, building a lasting home for worship and outreach.
3. Expand community care, serving even more families in Ashland who need hope and help this winter.

You can give in three simple ways:

• Online and become a regular recurring giver. 
• In person: Drop your gift in the giving box on Sundays.
• By mail: Local Christian Church —PO Box 46, Ashland, VA 23005

When you give, you're not just fulfilling a need.
You're igniting a chain of gratitude to God.

That’s what we’re praying for as we end 2025 — that Ashland would see the love of Jesus through a church that lives with open hands and overflowing hearts.

Let’s finish this year strong.
Let’s live generously.
Let’s give thanks — and give forward.