Multiplication — Feeding of 5000

Through the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000, we are reminded that God’s work often happens through human hands—through us. When Jesus tells the disciples, “You give them something to eat,” he challenges us to move from a perspective of scarcity to one of abundance. Gratitude teaches us to see what we have as enough, and generosity turns enough into a feast that nourishes far beyond what we can imagine. This story shows us that even our smallest offerings, like loaves and fishes, can be multiplied into abundance when joined with God’s love. By offering what we have—our gifts, time, and resources—we partner with God in creating the beloved community marked by love, justice, and flourishing for all. As a church, our collective generosity transforms our gratitude into action, allowing us to serve, care, and build projects that change lives. Together, our open hands and open hearts let God’s multiplying power work through us, transforming scarcity into abundance and abundance into a feast.