Local Church Budget
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AUTHOR: Nikolaus Satelmajer
How do we respond to God’s love for us? T. E. Unruh writes that “the true motive in Christian stewardship is gratitude, and gratitude is our response to the daily manifestations of God’s love for us” (Ministry, March 1967). When we hear the word “stewardship,” we often think it only refers to money. Money is a part of stewardship, but stewardship also is about how we use all the gifts that God has given us. We, as a congregation, also need to be faithful stewards by using our gifts and means to serve our members and the communities where we live.
Today, the offering is for the local congregation. How much you give is a decision that you and the Lord need to make. Ask the Lord to guide you, and then respond to His guidance. You and I need to give with a spirit of gratitude to our God and Savior.
Let us return, in a spirit of gratitude, a faithful tithe and give an offering for the ministries and needs of our congregation. Thank you.