Stewardship Campaign
August 27, 2010
Dear Royal Lane family,
This year our congregation will participate in a stewardship campaign entitled Make It Simple, which focuses on simplicity and generosity. Throughout the campaign we hope that you will actively participate in the opportunities for discussion, devotion, and reflection.
We will focus on four themes in our Make It Simple campaign:
- Following Jesus
- Facing the Truth
- Acting Together
- Sharing Enough
During this stewardship emphasis Dr. David Matthews will incorporate these themes into his sermons on Sunday mornings and the mid-week Bible studies on Wednesday evenings. We will send to your homes devotional materials that we hope will prompt family discussions regarding stewardship. Our children and youth will have the opportunity to understand stewardship in ways that are age appropriate and meaningful. The campaign will conclude with Consecration Sunday, October 24. In keeping with the Make It Simple theme, there will be a casual picnic on the courtyard lawn following worship on Consecration Sunday.
God has purposes in this world for our time, money, and gifts. We all make pledges every day – we use credit cards, write checks, sign contracts with cell phone companies, mortgages for our homes and car payments. All of these financial transactions are forms of pledging. Through this stewarship campaign you will be reminded that God asks each of us to include the church when we make decisions regarding how and where we pledge our time, money, and gifts.
We are excited about this campaign and believe that it is an opportunity for everyone to prayerfully consider their giving. We hope that throughout the stewardship campaign you Make It Simple by following the example of Jesus as you thoughtfully assess how God wants you to use your resources. May we respond together as a community of faith and feel the contentment that comes from giving enough.
Sincerely,
Leslie and Forrest McKinney
Stewardship Committee Co-Chairs