As we approach the holiday-giving season, GivingTuesday is an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of cheerful Christian giving by making a donation to Strength for Service through The Advance.

On Dec. 1, you are invited to extend the spirit of giving thanks into the Advent season by participating in #GivingTuesday. Every gift made online through The Advance will be matched up to $1 million.

Strength for Service is Advance Number 3021221

When you give through The Advance, 100 percent of your gift provides books of daily devotions to members of the U.S. Armed Service or first responders coping with difficult situations.

Giving Tuesday is sponsored by the United Methodist Church, but gifts from people of other denominations will be matched the same as gifts from United Methodists.

Make sure you give early on December 1. Only $1 million will be matched. After the $1 million is received all gifts will go to the designated projects, but they will not be matched.