The first believers prayed for boldness to preach the resurrection of Jesus Christ and received abundant grace not only to speak amidst persecution, but to selflessly love others in ways not natural to man. In Acts 4:32-35, we see the Church operating according to its intended purpose, which has not changed.
Check out the blog post, "Meeting Financial Needs In And Through The Church" for resources to help believers as they seek to meet the financial needs of others.