Midweek Stewardship Message
by
Laurie Gillespie

September 1, 2010

*If you know of an example of someone who is using their time, talents and treasures in a way that honors our Lord, and you would be willing to share that story, we would love to hear it. There are endless wonderful acts of good stewardship that go on in our midst every day. We, the Stewardship Team, would like to acknowledge and celebrate those efforts and encourage others to do the same.

*We would also like to acknowledge and give praise to God for the wonderful and generous response to the call to feed the poor and meet the needs of the neediest of the needy. What a beautiful witness of God’s Holy Spirit in our midst, moving our hearts to respond in love.

Stewardship Corner:

Blessings on your stewardship journey!

Being rich toward God
In Luke 12:21, Jesus predicted disappointment for those who are not "rich toward God."  Have you wondered what it means to be "rich toward God"?  Certainly, we are rich toward God when we see everything as a gift from Him.  Those who are rich toward God are givers rather than takers.  By grace, we freely receive, and we freely give.  Through faith, we are empowered to express God's love and are being rich toward Him as we love our neighbors.  Those who are rich toward God will seek first His righteousness and do His will.

Prayer: Dear Lord, I give You praise and thanks because You are the King of kings and Lord of lords.  Grant me the faith I need to be rich toward You in all that I do and say.  Transform me into a person who seeks to do Your will and to fulfill Your purpose for my life.  In Your precious name I pray.  Amen.

Blessings on your stewardship journey!