This week's message, "Tithing", is the last in our Lenten series on Ancient Practices. It was preached by Rev. Cameron Burton on 3/28/10.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
It's Coming...Sunday, April 18th!!
Consecration Sunday Is Coming - April 18th
Congregations that approach financial stewardship from a biblical perspective do not view the money Christians give to their church merely as a way to pay its bills. Rather, such congregations see financial contributions as a way to help people grow spiritually in their relationship with God by supporting their church's ministry and mission with a percentage of their incomes.
Our finance committee has selected the New Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program as a way to teach the biblical and spiritual principles of generous giving in our stewardship education emphasis this year.
New C0nsecration Sunday is based on the biblical philosophy of the need of the giver to give for his or her own spiritual development, rather than on the need of the church to receive. Instead of treating people like members of a social club who should pay dues, we will treat people like followers of Jesus Christ who want to give unselfishly as an act of discipleship. New Consecration Sunday encourages people toward proportionate and systematic giving in response to the question, "What percentage of my income is God calling me to give?"
During morning worship on April 18th, Consecration Sunday, we are asking our attendees and members to make their financial commitments to our church's missionary, benevolent and educational ministries in this community and around the world.
Every attendee and member who completes an Estimate of Giving Card does so voluntarily by attending morning worship on Consecration Sunday. We urge people to attend who feel strongly opposed to completing a card. The procedure is done in such a way that no one feels personal embarrassment if he or she chooses not to fill out a card.
We will do no home solicitation to ask people to complete cards. During morning worship our guest leader, Rev. Sharon Weise, will conduct a brief period of instruction and inspiration, climaxed by members making their commitments as a confidential act of worship.
We will encourage participation in Consecration Sunday events through the Consecration Sunday team and Administrative Council members. Since we will make no follow-up visits to ask people to complete their cards, we will make every effort to inform, inspire and commitee very one to attend Consecration Sunday worship.
Thanks in advance for your enthusiastic participation in Consecration Sunday events.
-David Elmore, Administrative Council Chair
Our finance committee has selected the New Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program as a way to teach the biblical and spiritual principles of generous giving in our stewardship education emphasis this year.
New C0nsecration Sunday is based on the biblical philosophy of the need of the giver to give for his or her own spiritual development, rather than on the need of the church to receive. Instead of treating people like members of a social club who should pay dues, we will treat people like followers of Jesus Christ who want to give unselfishly as an act of discipleship. New Consecration Sunday encourages people toward proportionate and systematic giving in response to the question, "What percentage of my income is God calling me to give?"
During morning worship on April 18th, Consecration Sunday, we are asking our attendees and members to make their financial commitments to our church's missionary, benevolent and educational ministries in this community and around the world.
Every attendee and member who completes an Estimate of Giving Card does so voluntarily by attending morning worship on Consecration Sunday. We urge people to attend who feel strongly opposed to completing a card. The procedure is done in such a way that no one feels personal embarrassment if he or she chooses not to fill out a card.
We will do no home solicitation to ask people to complete cards. During morning worship our guest leader, Rev. Sharon Weise, will conduct a brief period of instruction and inspiration, climaxed by members making their commitments as a confidential act of worship.
We will encourage participation in Consecration Sunday events through the Consecration Sunday team and Administrative Council members. Since we will make no follow-up visits to ask people to complete their cards, we will make every effort to inform, inspire and commitee very one to attend Consecration Sunday worship.
Thanks in advance for your enthusiastic participation in Consecration Sunday events.
-David Elmore, Administrative Council Chair
Sunday, March 21, 2010
3/21/10 Sermon - The Liturgical Year
This week's message, The Liturgical Year is the 5th week installment of our Lenten ancient practices series. It was preached on 3/21/10 by Rev. Cameron Burton.
Announcements for this week...
What you need to know for this week...
- Services for Eleanor Garrett will be held at the Nalley-Pickle-Welch funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 4:00pm with a graveside service immediately following. We will be offering a meal for the family on Tuesday afternoon at 1:00pm in the fellowship hall. Contact Mona Drake for more details. We extend our deepest condolences to the Garret/Neff families on the loss of Mrs. Garrett. She will truly be missed by both our congregation and community.
- Consecration Sunday Team Meeting on Wed. evening at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall
- Youth Counselors....we still need some! Contact Cameron for more information.
Have a blessed week.
- Services for Eleanor Garrett will be held at the Nalley-Pickle-Welch funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 4:00pm with a graveside service immediately following. We will be offering a meal for the family on Tuesday afternoon at 1:00pm in the fellowship hall. Contact Mona Drake for more details. We extend our deepest condolences to the Garret/Neff families on the loss of Mrs. Garrett. She will truly be missed by both our congregation and community.
- Consecration Sunday Team Meeting on Wed. evening at 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall
- Youth Counselors....we still need some! Contact Cameron for more information.
Have a blessed week.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Announcements for week of March 7th
Hey folks!
A HUGE thank you to all of you for your prayers, concern and understanding for my immediate absence this past Sunday so that I may be with my family in Austin. I'm also grateful to David Elmore for bringing the message and leading service in my stead on such short notice. You truly are a wonderful congregation that I am blessed to be in ministry with.
This week, just a couple of announcements of note:
- SPRING FORWARD!! Don't forget to set your clocks ahead 1 hour on Saturday night, Daylight Savings time begins Sunday.
- We will pick up our Lenten series where we left off and celebrate Holy Communion as we discuss The Sacred Meal based on the book of same title by Nora Gallagher.
- We need YOUTH COUNSELOR volunteers to help lead the youth group on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Contact Cameron or Megan for more information.
I look forward to being with you all in worship on Sunday morning. See you then!
A HUGE thank you to all of you for your prayers, concern and understanding for my immediate absence this past Sunday so that I may be with my family in Austin. I'm also grateful to David Elmore for bringing the message and leading service in my stead on such short notice. You truly are a wonderful congregation that I am blessed to be in ministry with.
This week, just a couple of announcements of note:
- SPRING FORWARD!! Don't forget to set your clocks ahead 1 hour on Saturday night, Daylight Savings time begins Sunday.
- We will pick up our Lenten series where we left off and celebrate Holy Communion as we discuss The Sacred Meal based on the book of same title by Nora Gallagher.
- We need YOUTH COUNSELOR volunteers to help lead the youth group on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Contact Cameron or Megan for more information.
I look forward to being with you all in worship on Sunday morning. See you then!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Stewardship Program Meeting
The Consecration Sunday stewardship program team will have a meeting on Monday evening at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Monday, March 1, 2010
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