What sense does our giving make?*
- If we give out of a sense that we are "paying dues," then the church will never be more than another "club" to us.
- If we give out of a sense of sentimental preservation, then the church will be no more than a museum.
- If we we give out of a sense of obligation, simply because we are "supposed to," then we will come to resent what we "have" to do.
- If we give out of a sense of compassion for those whose needs are greater than ours, our needs will seem so much smaller.
- If we give out of a sense of thankfulness for God's abundance in our lives, the church will shine abundantly with the measure of our gratitude.
- If we give selflessly out of a sense of love, the church will be a place where we joyfully find Christ's presence.
Opportunities for supporting our regional life and ministry include:
- Prayer: asking God to guide, direct and strengthen us as we live our mission: seeking Christ, sharing Christ, and serving Christ.
- Offerings: in the form of checks or cash (please make checks payable to the congregation of your choice: Calvary, St. Alban's, Our Saviour's or St. Paul's of the Stillwater) may be brought or mailed to the church.
- Shopping: If you are accustomed to shopping on Amazon and use the following link to access their site, a small percentage of your purchases will go to our ministry with no further effort or cost to you:
- Estate Planning: Remember our parish family in your final arrangements-- as a beneficiary in your will, life insurance or trust.
*Based on an article in Stewardship, Parish Publishing LLC, 2006
Last modified: Monday, 28 January 2008, 09:00 AM