As we take a deep dive into the study of a giving fellowship, let's examine how various "acts of worship" done in our public assembles actually contribute to building this sort of fellowship. In this lesson, we look at one "act of worship", which of all the things we do might be considered by some to be the least "spiritual" and the least likely to build fellowship... the "collection", known also as the "contribution", the "offering."

The collection or offering is taken up each first day of the week, often with little thought on the part of some.

Let's begin by raising this question: "What is the purpose of the collection?" People might answer that question differently...