What is Stewardship?

“Follow Me,” Jesus simply but powerfully commanded of the Apostles and they did. That call is made to us as well on this day and in this time. How do we follow Jesus? We try to live our lives as he did – the example of the perfect steward. Stewardship is discipleship.  It is the care and use of all that we have been given by God and is often explained in terms of talent, treasure and time.

Stewardship is a lens through which people of the Spirit look at life. When looking at our experiences through the lens of Stewardship, we discover that things we thought were "ours" really belong to God, and that our role is to use those things as God directs. The Bible tells us that "The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof." (Psalm 24:1). One hundred percent of our material possessions are not ours at all. They belong to God and are given to us for God's work.

Stewardship is not just about money and possessions. Stewardship is about recognizing who is really in charge of the world and all that dwells therein.  Everything we have is God's, placed within our sphere of influence for a time so that we may help each other along God's path.

SUCCESSFUL STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN

 Thanks for all the hard work by the Stewardship Committee, Barbara Bolster, Joyce Cassells, Sherry Kreps, Lucille Remington and Gail Barnes.  We have received back 33 pledges out of about 45, 7 pledges with increases and 2 new pledges.  If you have not returned your pledge card, please mail it to the church, Att: Gail Barnes, Financial Secretary or put in the offering plate on Sunday.  Stewardship means being a responsible and intentional giver of our time, talents and gifts.  Thank you all for your continued support of our church and it's many ministries.  God is good to us which is evident in the love and caring that is shown in your hugs, smiles and warm hand shakes.

Blessings to you all,

Gail Barnes,  Financial Secretary

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Thank you!!

The Stewardship Committee