Stewardship

 
Make It Simple
A new resource from the stewardship team.

Make It Simple
 
A congregational stewardship resource to assist you in stewardship education and annual response.

Contact Jill Hetland, (773) 380-2767



       
Visit the Make It Simple resource webpage.


Money Leadership for Thriving Congregations

Through a series of paired and small group discussions, participants will
establish a scriptural foundation for financial management and address issues relevant to your setting.This workshop series can be used as an overnight retreat, or in six sessions. For Pastors and sections provided for faithful stewards-lay leaders.

Available by contacting 800-63803522, Ext. 2767   $22.00


Welcome
to our on-line newsletter, Stewardship Now. Use this resource to inspire your congregation's leadership and stewardship committee. Share your favorite sections as part of your meeting's opening devotions. Reprint portions of it in your congregation's newsletter (including credit line). Incorporate portions into your sermons.


  
Easy to use editable annual response program for all age groups in congregations, or use as is.
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We’ve been told this since our days in Sunday school: We want to give and we need to give gladly. A spirit of generosity isn’t enough to guide us in our decisions. What else does Scripture have to say on the subject?

Three kinds of financial giving are mentioned in the Bible: offerings, tithes and alms. Understanding what they mean helps us achieve a thoughtful, balanced plan for our cheerful giving. 
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The following lectionary notes are offered as Sermon Starters for pastors and other preachers/teachers who base their weekly proclamation on the progression of the lectionary through the church year.



Where Your Offering Goes.. 2010
 
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Spanish Version

Qué Destino Tiene Su Ofrenda
Su ofrenda regular a su congregación, alguna porción del dinero de su ofrenda se utiliza para... mas PDF Format






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For more information, contact Ed Kruse, Director for Stewardship.

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