Now to the One who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to God be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Eph. 3:20-21)
STEWARDSHIP STRENGTHENS
Your Faith and Church
Like the ancient people of God in the Old Testament we bring into our congregation the “first fruits” of our labor. As they brought grain and animals, today we bring money to offer, and we make our offering in the middle of the worship service. While it is important to know what our dollars do, it is more important to first think about where those dollars come from, about how and why those dollars have been offered.
Our offering is an act of worship. In our worship we seek to love and honor God. We express that devotion be sacrificing and sharing something of value.
Our offering is an act of liberation. We know the temptation to allow money to rule our life and shape our values. In the face of that temptation, we break the hold of money and release it freely and with joy. In our offering we demonstrate that we are liberated to serve God and not mammon.
Our offering is an act of community. This is about ministry that is beyond me. This is about ministry that is shared with all the people of God. My offering is released into the care of the wider congregation, the Synod, and the Churchwide expression. My offering becomes part of our ministry, an expression that my identity is not part of the Church.
Our offering is an imitation of Christ. We are generous because Christ was generous, in His work and in His sacrifice. We want to be a follower of Jesus. We share our generous offering in memory and in imitation of the generous offering that Christ is for the world.
Simply Giving
Planned, electronic transfer of your offering from your account.
As easy as 1, 2, 3:
- 1. Complete a Member Enrollment and Authorization Form. Forms are also available in the narthex. It’s only ONE page.
- 2. Attach a voided check or deposit slip to the form.
- 3. Place in an envelope (for your privacy) and place in the Financial Secretary’s mailbox.
That’s all there is to it! For more information, contact Kim Tzap (Finance Committee), Carl Ressler (Financial Secretary), or Jo Ann Cubberley (Stewardship).