BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP  - November 2019

St. Paul wrote to the Church of Christ in Corinth: “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor 9:7). God loves a cheerful giver. But who is a cheerful giver?

Abel was. By faith, Abel gave the firstborn of his flock, and it was acceptable in God’s sight. Abraham was. By faith, Abraham prepared cakes and a tender choice calf for God and entertained angels unaware. So also were David and Solomon. By faith, David would not make a sacrifice to God that cost him nothing, so he paid Araunah his due. By faith, Solomon built a house for God, where his name would dwell and thereby where He would dwell to be Israel’s God and they His people.

What more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of all those who gave not simply for the joy of giving but for the joy of knowing the One to whom they gave.

So also our Lord, who for the joy set before Him, gave everything, yes, even His life, enduring the cross and scorning its shame. He gave to the shedding of His blood, willingly and resolutely setting His face toward Jerusalem to die for the life of the world. Though He was rich in every way, He became poor, so that by His poverty we might be rich beyond measure.

So then, let us – like Abel and Abraham, like David and Solomon, and even like our Lord Jesus Christ – give cheerfully to God for the work of His kingdom in our midst. Like them, let us decide in our heart – for the joy set before us – the joy of knowing the One to whom we give is the One who gives us all good things.

The Stewardship Theme this year is from COLOSSIANS 2:6- “THEREFORE, AS YOU RECEIVED CHRIST JESUS THE LORD, SO WALK IN HIM.” Our Theme is “Walking with Jesus as Stewards.”

Now is the time to begin thinking about our response to the Gospel for the year 2020. Response forms will be available to take home soon. Please indicate the areas in the church you wish to give your Time, Talents or Treasures to. This will help our committees to reach out to you in Service to Our Lord. Consecration Sunday is November 17. Please take a few moments and fill out a survey form, even if you have filled one other in past years. Your response is very important to Trinity.

~ Rick Mizell, Board of Stewardship Chair

THANKSGIVING OFFERING

We will soon be celebrating Thanksgiving. All offerings in the Thanksgiving Offering Envelope will be designated to the TLC Food Pantry.

Consecration Sunday is Sunday, November 17. Please prayerfully consider your Response to the Gospel. There will be a Time, Talents and Treasures Survey that will be available for everyone to fill out and return. Be sure to fill out this form to indicate how you wish to Serve at Trinity. Information will be shared confidentiality with the various boards. Your response is very important, even if you have responded in past years. Thanks from the Board of Stewardship.