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Stewardship Ministry

“Each one of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.”
2 Corinthians 9:7-8, NRSV

Stewardship is response to God’s gracious gifts:

  • Faith and eternal life through Baptism
  • Christ’s very self in his body and blood in Holy Communion

Stewardship:

  • Promotes and encourages each individual to share his or her gifts, resources, and assets for the benefit of the whole congregation and its ministry to the community and beyond
  • Offers workshops, study groups and forums to inform and educate members on the meaning of stewardship and encourages members to participate in Virginia Synod and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America stewardship training events
  • Oversees a yearly stewardship emphasis through Temple Talks prior to worship services.
  • Selects and implements the stewardship process and emphasis
  • Collects and collates the commitments from members and protects the confidentiality of the donors
  • Coordinates with the Financial Secretary the distribution of the quarterly statements of giving
  • Coordinates the Commitment Sunday events and dinner
  • Stewardship MinistryParticipates in stewardship training events sponsored by the Virginia Synod, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and other organizations
  • Models and promotes proportionate giving
  • Submits minutes and reports five days before the Church Council meeting
  • Submits an annual report to the Church Council by the second Tuesday of December

Stewardship enables us to put our prayerful gratitude into action by giving ourselves in service both locally and, through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, globally. Stewardship involves our “time, talent and treasure.”

Contact Phyllis Milton for additional information.

 

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Last Updated: Monday, May 5, 2008 5:52 PM