Stewardship Emphasis
November 11 25th Sunday after Pentecost
Scriptures: Eph. 3:14-21 God is able to do in us abundantly more than we can ask or imagine
Psalm 42 As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for God
*Mk 12:13-17, 41-44 Jesus teaches about faith and money
Thoughts: How is that the people who worship the God of abundance have a scarcity world view. Our God’s grace, love and mercy are not just abundant, they are infinite. God does not work with limited resources. Why do we think that God’s work is limited by our budgets, tithes and resources. Let’s put our faith to work. If we will just rely on God as the widow at the temple did, there will be more than enough to do the ministry of Christ through the Church and in the Community. Do we have enough faith to be generous?
November 18 26th Sunday after Pentecost Theme: Thanks to the God of Abundance
Scriptures:
Psalm 126 Those who sow in tears shall come home with shouts of joy
Joel 2:21-27 You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied
Matt. 6:25-33 Look to the flowers of the field and the birds of the air
Thoughts: Today we celebrate the abundance of God. We will make commitments of generosity based on the abundance of God’s abundance toward us. It is a time to say thank you to God who provides for us all things for sustenance both spiritually and physically. We will thank God also for the financial abundance to carry out our calling to serve the Lord and serve the community.
November 25 Christ the King Sunday, UM Student Day special offering
Scriptures: Rev. 1:4-8 & John 18:33-37 Theme: Jesus Rules
Thoughts: I have a hat that says on the front, “Old Guys Rule!” It’s a joke, ha ha. Who really rules? Old guys in the Oval Office and the Halls of Congress? Old Guys in palaces and parliaments around the world? Wall Street? Or God? Who or what influences the most your daily decisions? Does money, influence, others, or conventional wisdom? Or does Christ? The answers to these questions determine whether Christ is the King/Ruler of your life. Who Rules?