Stewardship 2006 Peace Lutheran Church

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Stewardship 2006Peace Lutheran Church

• Our Growing Church Matures

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Going Gods Way?

• We want you to know, brethren, about the grace of
  God which has been shown in the churches of
  Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction,
  their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty
  have over-flowed in a wealth of liberality on
  their part.

II Corinthians 812
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Going Gods Way?

• We want you to know, brethren, about the grace of
  God which has been shown in the churches of
  Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction,
  their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty
  have over-flowed in a wealth of liberality on
  their part.

II Corinthians 812
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3 Points to Understand
For they gave according to their means, as I can
testify, and beyond their means, of their own
free will, begging us earnestly for the favor of
taking part in the relief of the saints ... and
this, not as we expected, but first they gave
themselves to the Lord and to us by the will of
the Lord... I say this not as a command, but to
prove by the earnestness of others that your love
is also genuine.
II Corinthians 838
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3 Points to Understand
For they gave according to their means, as I can
testify, and beyond their means, of their own
free will, begging us earnestly for the favor of
taking part in the relief of the saints ... and
this, not as we expected, but first they gave
themselves to the Lord and to us by the will of
the Lord... I say this not as a command, but to
prove by the earnestness of others that your love
is also genuine.
II Corinthians 838
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3 Points to Understand
For they gave according to their means, as I can
testify, and beyond their means, of their own
free will, begging us earnestly for the favor of
taking part in the relief of the saints ... and
this, not as we expected, but first they gave
themselves to the Lord and to us by the will of
the Lord... I say this not as a command, but to
prove by the earnestness of others that your love
is also genuine.
II Corinthians 838
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3 Points to Understand
For they gave according to their means, as I can
testify, and beyond their means, of their own
free will, begging us earnestly for the favor of
taking part in the relief of the saints ... and
this, not as we expected, but first they gave
themselves to the Lord and to us by the will of
the Lord... I say this not as a command, but to
prove by the earnestness of others that your love
is also genuine.
II Corinthians 838
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The Power to Be a Good Manager

• For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
  that though He was rich, yet for your sake He
  became poor, so that by His poverty you might
  become rich.

II Corinthians 89
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The Power to Be a Good Manager

• For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
  that though He was rich, yet for your sake He
  became poor, so that by His poverty you might
  become rich.

II Corinthians 89
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4 Principles to Consider

• For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable
  according to what a man has, not according to
  what he has not. I do not mean that others should
  be eased and you burdened, but that as a matter
  of equality your abundance at the present time
  should supply their want, so that their abundance
  may supply your want, that there may be equality.
• We intend that no one should blame us about this
  liberal gift which we are administering, for we
  aim at what is honorable not only in the Lords
  sight, but also in the sight of men.
• So I thought it necessary to urge the brethren to
  go on to you before me, and arrange in advance
  for this gift you have promised, so that it may
  be ready not as an exaction, but as a willing
  gift.

II Corinthians 812, 20 95
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4 Principles to Consider

• For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable
  according to what a man has, not according to
  what he has not. I do not mean that others should
  be eased and you burdened, but that as a matter
  of equality your abundance at the present time
  should supply their want, so that their abundance
  may supply your want, that there may be equality.
• We intend that no one should blame us about this
  liberal gift which we are administering, for we
  aim at what is honorable not only in the Lords
  sight, but also in the sight of men.
• So I thought it necessary to urge the brethren to
  go on to you before me, and arrange in advance
  for this gift you have promised, so that it may
  be ready not as an exaction, but as a willing
  gift.

II Corinthians 812, 20 95
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4 Principles to Consider
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable
according to what a man has, not according to
what he has not. I do not mean that others should
be eased and you burdened, but that as a matter
of equality your abundance at the present time
should supply their want, so that their abundance
may supply your want, that there may be
equality. We intend that no one should blame us
about this liberal gift which we are
administering, for we aim at what is honorable
not only in the Lords sight, but also in the
sight of men. So I thought it necessary to urge
the brethren to go on to you before me, and
arrange in advance for this gift you have
promised, so that it may be ready not as an
exaction, but as a willing gift.
II Corinthians 812, 20 95
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4 Principles to Consider

• For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable
  according to what a man has, not according to
  what he has not. I do not mean that others should
  be eased and you burdened, but that as a matter
  of equality your abundance at the present time
  should supply their want, so that their abundance
  may supply your want, that there may be equality.
• We intend that no one should blame us about this
  liberal gift which we are administering, for we
  aim at what is honorable not only in the Lords
  sight, but also in the sight of men.
• So I thought it necessary to urge the brethren to
  go on to you before me, and arrange in advance
  for this gift you have promised, so that it may
  be ready not as an exaction, but as a willing
  gift.

II Corinthians 812, 20 95
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4 Principles to Consider

• For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable
  according to what a man has, not according to
  what he has not. I do not mean that others should
  be eased and you burdened, but that as a matter
  of equality your abundance at the present time
  should supply their want, so that their abundance
  may supply your want, that there may be equality.
• We intend that no one should blame us about this
  liberal gift which we are administering, for we
  aim at what is honorable not only in the Lords
  sight, but also in the sight of men.
• So I thought it necessary to urge the brethren to
  go on to you before me, and arrange in advance
  for this gift you have promised, so that it may
  be ready not as an exaction, but as a willing
  gift.

II Corinthians 812, 20 95
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6 Promises to Trust

• The point is this he who sows sparingly will
  also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully
  will also reap bountifully. Each one much do as
  he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under
  compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver... And
  God is able to provide you with every blessing in
  abundance, so that you may always have enough of
  everything and may provide in abundance for every
  good work... He who supplies seed to the sower
  and bread for food will supply and multiply your
  resources and increase the harvest of your
  righteousness. You will be enriched in every way
  for great generosity, which through us will
  produce thanksgiving to God... Under the test of
  this service, you will glorify God by your
  obedience in acknowledging the Gospel of Christ,
  and by the generosity of your contribution for
  them and for all others.

II Corinthians 8613
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6 Promises to Trust
The point is this he who sows sparingly will
also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully
will also reap bountifully. Each one much do as
he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under
compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver... And
God is able to provide you with every blessing in
abundance, so that you may always have enough of
everything and may provide in abundance for every
good work... He who supplies seed to the sower
and bread for food will supply and multiply your
resources and increase the harvest of your
righteousness. You will be enriched in every way
for great generosity, which through us will
produce thanksgiving to God... Under the test of
this service, you will glorify God by your
obedience in acknowledging the Gospel of Christ,
and by the generosity of your contribution for
them and for all others.
II Corinthians 8613
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6 Promises to Trust

• The point is this he who sows sparingly will
  also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully
  will also reap bountifully. Each one much do as
  he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under
  compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver... And
  God is able to provide you with every blessing in
  abundance, so that you may always have enough of
  everything and may provide in abundance for every
  good work... He who supplies seed to the sower
  and bread for food will supply and multiply your
  resources and increase the harvest of your
  righteousness. You will be enriched in every way
  for great generosity, which through us will
  produce thanksgiving to God... Under the test of
  this service, you will glorify God by your
  obedience in acknowledging the Gospel of Christ,
  and by the generosity of your contribution for
  them and for all others.

II Corinthians 8613
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6 Promises to Trust

• The point is this he who sows sparingly will
  also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully
  will also reap bountifully. Each one much do as
  he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under
  compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver... And
  God is able to provide you with every blessing in
  abundance, so that you may always have enough of
  everything and may provide in abundance for every
  good work... He who supplies seed to the sower
  and bread for food will supply and multiply your
  resources and increase the harvest of your
  righteousness. You will be enriched in every way
  for great generosity, which through us will
  produce thanksgiving to God... Under the test of
  this service, you will glorify God by your
  obedience in acknowledging the Gospel of Christ,
  and by the generosity of your contribution for
  them and for all others.

II Corinthians 8613
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6 Promises to Trust

• The point is this he who sows sparingly will
  also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully
  will also reap bountifully. Each one much do as
  he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under
  compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver... And
  God is able to provide you with every blessing in
  abundance, so that you may always have enough of
  everything and may provide in abundance for every
  good work... He who supplies seed to the sower
  and bread for food will supply and multiply your
  resources and increase the harvest of your
  righteousness. You will be enriched in every way
  for great generosity, which through us will
  produce thanksgiving to God... Under the test of
  this service, you will glorify God by your
  obedience in acknowledging the Gospel of Christ,
  and by the generosity of your contribution for
  them and for all others.

II Corinthians 8613
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6 Promises to Trust

• The point is this he who sows sparingly will
  also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully
  will also reap bountifully. Each one much do as
  he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under
  compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver... And
  God is able to provide you with every blessing in
  abundance, so that you may always have enough of
  everything and may provide in abundance for every
  good work... He who supplies seed to the sower
  and bread for food will supply and multiply your
  resources and increase the harvest of your
  righteousness. You will be enriched in every way
  for great generosity, which through us will
  produce thanksgiving to God... Under the test of
  this service, you will glorify God by your
  obedience in acknowledging the Gospel of Christ,
  and by the generosity of your contribution for
  them and for all others.

II Corinthians 8613
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6 Promises to Trust

• The point is this he who sows sparingly will
  also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully
  will also reap bountifully. Each one much do as
  he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under
  compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver... And
  God is able to provide you with every blessing in
  abundance, so that you may always have enough of
  everything and may provide in abundance for every
  good work... He who supplies seed to the sower
  and bread for food will supply and multiply your
  resources and increase the harvest of your
  righteousness. You will be enriched in every way
  for great generosity, which through us will
  produce thanksgiving to God... Under the test of
  this service, you will glorify God by your
  obedience in acknowledging the Gospel of Christ,
  and by the generosity of your contribution for
  them and for all others.

II Corinthians 8613
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Put Me to the Test

• Bring the full tithes into the storehouse, that
  there may be food in my house and thereby put me
  to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will
  not open the windows of heaven for you and pour
  down for you an overflowing blessing.

Malachi 310
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Put Me to the Test

• Bring the full tithes into the storehouse, that
  there may be food in my house and thereby put me
  to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will
  not open the windows of heaven for you and pour
  down for you an overflowing blessing.

Malachi 310
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A Picture of Our Management

• This analysis indicates the average weekly
  contributions of the 73 current-member envelope
  holders of Peace. The figures reflect total
  offerings divided by 39 (the number of Sundays
  during the period JanuarySeptember 2006).
• We have attempted to divide total offerings by
  the number of weeks of membership for those who
  joined Peace during the year. We have not
  included high school students.
• May this analysis help us ponder our gifts from
  God and determine if our offerings accurately
  reflect our gratitude for His goodness.

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Weekly Offerings
Annual Income
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2 Practical Steps to Follow

• Now, concerning the contribution for the saints
  as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you
  also are to do. On the first day of every week,
  each of you is to put something aside and store
  it up, as he may prosper, so that contributions
  need not be made when I come.

I Corinthians 161
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2 Practical Steps to Follow
Now, concerning the contribution for the saints
as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you
also are to do. On the first day of every week,
each of you is to put something aside and store
it up, as he may prosper, so that contributions
need not be made when I come.
I Corinthians 161
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2 Practical Steps to Follow

• Now, concerning the contribution for the saints
  as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you
  also are to do. On the first day of every week,
  each of you is to put something aside and store
  it up, as he may prosper, so that contributions
  need not be made when I come.

I Corinthians 161
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My Personal Commitment to God

• Recognizing that God has cared for me in the past
  ...
• Trusting His promise to care for me in the future
  ...
• I intend to respond to His many blessings by
  committing ________ per week to His Work at Peace
  Lutheran Church.

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Stewardship of Time and Talent

• Done Will
• it help
• Christian Education
• Teacher
• Substitute
• VBS
• Library
• Music
• Other

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Stewardship of Time and Talent

• Done Will
• it help
• Building Maintenance
• Carpenter
• Electrician
• Painter
• Plumber
• Handyman
• Other

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Stewardship of Time and Talent

• Blood Donor
• A, O, B, AB, RH

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