Greetings All!
Last Sunday concluded our churchwide worship emphasis called Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity. The final topic of our series was “Defined by Generosity.” We considered the futility and emptiness of accumulating and hoarding possessions and wealth, and we saw that God promises blessings and joy to those who choose to live a life of generosity and self-sacrifice. We also took action to change our lives by setting five specific personal goals to work toward over the next year. If you were unable to be with us, you can find the sermon message and goals worksheet right here on my blog.
Over the past several weeks, estimate of giving or pledge cards were made available during worship. On a practical level, we ask our members to turn in estimate of giving cards each year so that our Finance Committee is able to set an accurate ministry budget for the coming year. This allows us to make the most of every dollar given to the church. On a personal level, the commitment card is an opportunity for you to spend time in prayer and reflection, considering what offering you would make to God through our church in the coming year. Last Sunday we had a time of dedication as we brought those cards up to the altar rail to consecrate our commitment to God. This Sunday, we will have another opportunity to consecrate our commitments of giving for the coming year. If you were unable to attend last week’s service or did not bring forward your estimate of giving card, I invite you to do so this week. If you have misplaced your commitment card, additional cards will be available in the narthex. I hope you will join us for this meaningful time of commitment and celebration. My prayer is that you will come to experience the joy that comes from knowing that your giving honors God and changes lives!
May God bless you in all that you do!
No comments:
Post a Comment