One of the apostle's reasons for writting Phillipians was to thank them for their financial gift.  The Phillipian church supported Paul both while he was a traveling evangelist, and when he was in prision.  Paul was touched by their generousity and concern, and he wrote the letter partly to thank them for the support.   Paul's first references to their financial gifts are in chapter one verse five and seven. By contributing to Paul,the Phillipians had "fellowship in the gospel".  Paul tells them they were "partakers with me of grace".  They were sharing in Paul's work. They were sharing in Paul's blessing.   The Phillipians were sharing in Paul's work.  In verse 5, Paul uses the Greek word "koinonia".  In English, this word is often translated "fellowship".  It refers to intimate communion or sharing of one's life.  The apostle John uses the word twice when he writes:  If we say we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.  But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:6-7 When we walk in the light, we have fellowship with God and with one another.  In the same way, Paul is saying, through financial giving the Phillipian had "koinonia" with Paul in his work of promoting the gospel. They were working together.   In verse seven Paul continues, using a word with the same root (sugkoinonos).  The Phillipians not only shared in the work, they were "partakers" with Paul "in the grace of God".  The same grace that called Paul to be a apostle, called them to be his supporters. The same blessing that Paul reaped from his faithful service, they reaped from faithful giving. They were partners with Paul in both sowing and reaping.   We here at the China Reformed theological seminary have been working hard, to strengthen the theological foundation of the Chinese Church.  If you share our vision, we hope you will consider joining with us in the work.  If you want to be a core supporter, we invite you to join the Taiwan Reformed Theological Society.  Individual members commit to supporting us $1000 NT a month ($35 US). Churches may also join (either $10,000 NT or $30,000 NT a year).   I write this short note partly because I am persuaded a reformed movement requires a reformed Seminary,and starting a Reformed Seminary in Taiwan requires all those who are looking for the reformation of the Church to koinonia in the work.        Yours in Christ, Andrew McCafferty