Honouring God with our First Fruits

Honouring God with our first fruits is a testimony that we are recognizing our position as stewards and God as rightful owner of all creation which includes all of our possessions. First fruits involve the first of our increase and not our leftovers. "Do not say to yourself, 'My power and the might of my own hand have gained me this wealth.' But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, so that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your ancestors, as he is doing today." - Deuteronomy 8:17-18

Jimmy Arzadon, Greater Vancouver Area Director, encourages the Couples for Christ community and its Family Ministries to think first of God through what they do to others. He also recounts the practice of the first fruits offering which the community started in 2003 as a result of one of its recollection.

Fr. James Kairu, assistant pastor at the St. Joseph Parish in Langley, BC, inspires listeners with thought-provoking stories on blessing others and being blessed. He affirms that what we offer to God is an agreement between ourselves and the Creator.  

Families, couples and individuals take turn in presenting their offering.