First Fruits Worship and Celebration

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Sunday - 11AM Worship Service

“The First Yes Belongs to God.”


First Fruits Celebration

Sunday, January 4, 2026


INTRO

First Fruits is one of the two great anchor feasts of New Unity’s spiritual life.

Each January, we bring God not our leftovers, but our first and best — a sacred offering that sets the direction of our year.

It is biblical.

It is ancient.

It is revolutionary.

And it is deeply New Unity.

THE HEART OF FIRST FRUITS

In Scripture, First Fruits was never about money — it was about priority.

It answered one question:

Who gets your first yes?

At New Unity, our First Fruits offering is:

  • A declaration of trust
  • A commitment to spiritual order
  • A testimony that we begin the year in alignment with God

This is not fundraising.

This is covenant.

WHAT HAPPENS AT FIRST FRUITS

  • A sacred gathering in worship
  • A moment of consecrated giving
  • Spoken-word, Scripture reading, and communal prayer

A message centered on dedication and new beginnings

Pastor Golden’s annual First Fruits Word sets the tone for the journey ahead.

CALL TO ACTION

Prepare your heart.

Prepare your offering.

Prepare your year.


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First Fruits — Scripture Anchors


Proverbs 3:9

“Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the first fruits of all your increase.”

Deuteronomy 26:2

“You shall take some of the first of all the fruit… and go to the place where the Lord your God chooses.”

Romans 11:16

“If the first fruit is holy, the whole lump is holy.”

Reflection Line:

First Fruits is our communal declaration that the first yes of the year belongs to God.

First Fruits — How to Participate

  • Prepare your offering prayerfully before January arrives.
  • Write down your first yes — what you are committing to put God first in this year.
  • Fast or consecrate in some way leading up to the service.
  • Invite a guest to celebrate with you.
  • Plan to stay for prayer — First Fruits is more than giving; it is dedication.
  • Teach your children the meaning of giving God the “first and best.”

First Fruits — FAQs

Is First Fruits only about money?

No. First Fruits is about priority — giving God the first and best in every area of life.

How much should I give?

Give in faith, give intentionally, give with joy — and give according to how God has blessed you.

Can young people participate?

Absolutely. First Fruits is a teaching moment for the next generation.

What if I’m not able to give?

You can still participate through prayer, dedication, and commitment.

Is this tithing?

No. First Fruits is a one-time annual offering distinct from tithes

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