LCCS Plans Annual Financial Workshop

With a theme of "Generational Generosity," this year's financial workshop sponsored by Lancaster County Christian School (LCCS) will include topics to appeal to investors of a variety of ages, noted Sandy Outlar, the school's community relations coordinator. "Whether young or old, we should be people of generosity," said Outlar.

The 2022 event, which will be held at LCCS, 2390 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, on Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. to noon, will feature Peter Greer, CEO of HOPE International, as the plenary speaker. Greer holds a master's degree in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School, and he has worked in Rwanda, Cambodia, and Zimbabwe. He has co-authored 14 books, including "Watching Seeds Grow," filled with practical steps for the young entrepreneur, which Greer wrote with his young son. Greer, who chose to speak on "Gratitude Generates Generosity," said, "When entitlement is on the rise, we need a movement of gratitude. Gratitude is the antidote to cynicism and leads to healthier families, teams, schools, and communities." He added, "Watch what happens when we unleash the positive potential of thankfulness."

Outlar said that Greer was chosen because of the type of ministry he leads. HOPE International, located in Lancaster, helps create financial solvency in 15 countries through savings and microfinance groups. "(HOPE) asks people to invest in people in Third World countries," noted Outlar, who added that the people whose livelihoods are funded then build businesses in the name of their Lord and Savior and go on to help other people. "It has a chain reaction," he noted.

Greer will also present one of four workshops, speaking on "Teaching the Young To Be Generous," in addition to his initial address. Returning speakers are Jason McDougall, who will present "Ways to Lower Your Christian Education Costs"; Tim Shawaryn, who will speak on "Protecting Your Family for the Now and Then"; and Lamar King on "International Stewardship Impact." "King brings a lot of the biblical presupposition as to why generosity is prompted throughout Scripture," said Outlar.

"We thought, 'How can we teach younger people how to handle their money?'" said Outlar of the theme. "We are emphasizing that families with children (cannot) start too young to be grateful and show that gratitude through what you give ... to others."

The workshops are free and include a continental breakfast. Readers who wish to register are asked to do so by Tuesday, March 8, at https://lccs.cc/legacy. Those who have questions may call 717-556-0711, ext. 200. Child care will be provided for children ages 2 to 8.