A Concern of the Church. Stewardship Consecration Sunday is Nov. 22. As stewards (responsible managers) of all that God entrusts to us, we will be making a 2010 commitment to our faith journey that pertains to the five Core Commitments recently adopted at Grace. Again, they are the following:
G – give sacrificially of the financial capability given us by God. If you can stretch yourself and tithe, do so. But if you are presently in a position where you cannot, give the percentage of your income that you can. Studies have shown that when we mindlessly drop money into the offering plate during the year, as opposed to giving our donations prayerful thought, we give on the average 1.7% of our income. Can we do better?
R – reach out and invite someone who doesn’t have a church home to Grace. Do so ASAP, but also be thinking about whom you can invite to our Christmas Eve service. More about this later.
A – attend worship regularly so that in a world filled with worthless values, your life is founded on the truth of God’s word.
C- cultivate your ministry gifts, i.e., be a responsible steward of time and talent.
E - engage in prayer, Bible study, and devotional reading during the week so that your faith stays kindled. Remember that seven days without worship makes one weak.
All the above are ultimately a matter between you and God. Give your commitment to Christ’s ministry prayerful consideration. The only commitments reported to the church are G & C, those of your financial and ministry (Time & Talent) giving. There will be a basket in which to place these forms the front of the sanctuary during the worship service Nov. 22 - DJ
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