Life Stories
Heidi (Lawrence) Picinic (’03) shares why she gives annually to Life Pacific College.
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"Domenick and I both grew up in families that tithed. So when we started our own family, both tithing and giving beyond our tithe came naturally. We usually find ourselves giving to things with a mission we believe in, and where we are somehow personally connected. We believe in the mission of Life Pacific College to release people into ministry. Personally, I received alumni scholarships when I was a student. In fact, that was the first thing I gave toward after I graduated. I wanted to help build one of the endowed scholarships I had been blessed by as a student so that other students could be blessed."
"I desire to see the next generation of leaders develop a real servant’s heart. I pray that they graduate not just with a great education and knowledge, but with a pastoral heart motivated by a love for the people they have the opportunity to disciple. I want to see them excited about walking a new believer toward maturity, even if it’s sometimes messy. And we’re happy to partner with them as they grow into effective ministers."
"I encourage my fellow alumni to give – even if it is only once or twice a year or a few dollars each month. It may involve sacrifice, but God will always meet our needs when we are generous toward His causes. If I spend $30 going out to dinner, I’ll soon forget about it. If I spend $30 to help a student through Bible college, I have a lasting feeling of joy and satisfaction!"
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