Stewardship: Is Caring for Our Gifts with Purpose
Welcome to our Stewardship Ministry!
Stewardship is an act of faith and gratitude, inviting each of us to recognize the blessings we’ve received and to commit them to the service of our community and God’s work. Our stewardship encompasses time, talents, and treasures, which we dedicate to support our mission, grow our community, and reach out to those in need.
What is Stewardship?
Stewardship is about recognizing that all we have—our resources, skills, and time—are gifts given to us to be managed responsibly and shared with others. It’s not merely about giving; it’s about gratitude and thoughtful care for the resources entrusted to us. Through stewardship, we express our commitment to living purposefully and sustainably, ensuring that our community and planet thrive for generations to come.
How Can You Practice Stewardship?
- Time
Volunteer your time with us. Whether through outreach projects, community events, or supporting our weekly services, there are many ways to give the gift of your time. - Talents
Each person brings unique skills and passions. We encourage you to find ways to contribute your talents—whether it’s through music, teaching, organizing, or any special ability you may have. - Treasures
Financial giving is an essential part of stewardship. Your contributions help us to sustain our ministries, support community programs, and expand our impact. Every donation, large or small, makes a difference.
Why Stewardship Matters
Stewardship empowers us to work together, to be mindful of how we use resources, and to build a legacy of faith and service. Through this commitment, we cultivate a community rooted in generosity, compassion, and responsibility.
Join Our Stewardship Efforts
Whether you’re new to stewardship or actively engaged, there are always ways to deepen your involvement. Sign up for our monthly newsletter to stay informed about stewardship opportunities, upcoming events, and impactful ways you can make a difference.
Together, let’s nurture our community and inspire others by living a life of stewardship.
The Meaning of Money Depends on its Use
Money is one of the tools our Lord works through. A parish lives by the grace of Jesus Christ, and the money it receives from its parishioners contributes toward a significant part of the Lord’s work in his world. The meaning attached to money depends on its use: Seen as a tool of Christ, it has a positive meaning; seen as something that consumes the time and energy of “my” life, it has a negative meaning. Money, time and energy are three dimensions of our lives. No need to apologize for any of these unless they’re not being put to the Lord’s work.
Good Gifts….Reactions!
There is an old adage: “The best thing about giving is that the reaction is always greater than the action.” Think about it. Is that true?
Most gifts bring joy to the giver and the receiver. The pleasure is now doubled. Obviously, the gift plus doubled pleasure is greater than the gift alone. Even if the gift was a wrong choice, the reactions of both parties, added to the gift, become more than the gift itself.
How much greater than the gift can the reactions become? Consider this: When driving in traffic, have you allowed another driver to enter the road in front of you? Later, did that driver allow cars to enter, and then those drivers did, too? Or, if you were entering from the side, were you irked by the driver who wouldn’t let you in? Pleased by the driver who would? Did you react with thoughtfulness? If so, your gift was courtesy; your reaction part of “the ripple effect,” which doesn’t just add reactions to gifts, it multiplies them! We seldom know how many ripples our gifts create.
Church offerings multiply this way. Rippling across the church and around the world into homes, schools, farms, shelters, and hospitals, they affect communities and individuals in ways we’ll never see. Time doesn’t destroy them. We are blessed by such giving … but greater still, are the multiplied reactions to our gifts and the blessings they compound.