Jesus only highlighted two offerings in the Bible. The first was a single woman who had come to value Jesus so much that she poured oil on his head that was the equivalent of a year’s earnings. You can read about it yourself in Matthew 26:6-13. For the average family in America, that means she put $80k in the offering plate. All of us would agree that was a big give.

The second was a widow who put in two small coins—a small amount, Jesus said in Mark 12:44, but it was also a big give.

The Big Give isn’t about donating a lot of money—it’s about realizing that most of us can choose to give generously, even if money’s tight. It’s not about big checks but a once-a-year gift of $25 per person, given with faith and a belief that God and His kingdom are worth it.

Each December, we collect The Big Give, and then we give it all away to help families struggling with winter power bills and encourage non-profits to keep doing the great work they’ve been called to.

This year, The Big Give takes place on Sunday, December 14, but if you’d like to give now, just follow this link to give securely online. There is also a form for nominating a family who would benefit from The Big Give.