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What a peculiar 2005 stewardship season we have been experiencing. No weekly stewardship statements. No parishioners sharing “Why I give to Trinity.” No appeals grounded in the reality of escalating operational costs. Just time set aside each week to read and reflect upon God’s promises and our giving.
Trinity’s Stewardship Committee decided early on to accept as a given the principle that God’s plan for making our lives abundant and blessed hinges on the act of giving - whether we are speaking of time, talent, grace or money. Our giving sows seeds for future prosperity that take time to grow. Our giving opens up within us a broadened capacity to receive. Our giving furthers the mission of God in Christ Jesus. Somewhere, our giving is putting a smile on someone else’s face. God loves us so much that God gives. Over the next few days, I will join with you in praying about the extent to which we vow to continue to do the same.
Gracious heavenly Father, you so loved the world that you gave. Grant us a spirit of wisdom and revelation to recognize the abundance of gifts you bestow upon us. Help us, in all ways, to model your example in our own giving. Bless us with the desire and will to use your gifts and resources in ways that prosper your purposes; to the glory of Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen.
May God’s best blessings always be upon you.
The Reverend Kim L. Coleman
Click on the Links below to read God’s Promises and the Giving Stories that were distributed on the initial five Sundays of Trinity's Stewardship Campaign 2006:
October 23: God’s Promise and Trinity’s Giving Story October 30: God’s Promise and “The Giving Tree” November 6: God’s Promise and “Kailee Well's Story" November 13: God’s Promise and “Sunny Wilson’s Story” November 20: God’s Promise and “Deni’s Story”
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