Thanks to Jan Leitch for this piece.
The Kingdom Steward is above all human! To be human is to be in relationship with God and others. This relationship calls us in “equity and justice,” to share our gifts with the needy. Through this sharing we also fulfill our need to give as those created in the
image of God.
This week we reflect on the cost of Stewardship. As Good Stewards we rejoice in the goodness of God and are righteous, vigilant, committed, and compassionate. We steadfastly support, protect, share, and promote our faith. In the midst of our humanness and brokenness our lives continue to proclaim the Good News! We work for justice and
peace, because without justice and peace chaos would reign. We the Body of Christ live always for the Reign of God.
Holy Spirit, heal my broken heart and my life. Grant me courage and strength. Help me consume rightly and joyfully all that God gives me. May God grant me mercy and peace. Jesus, help me and show me how to live out your Gospel message.
Ground that has absorbed the rain falling upon it repeatedly and brings forth crops useful to those for whom it is cultivated receives a blessing from God.
Hebrews 6:7
Jesus said: “Who, then, is the faithful and prudent servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household to distribute to them their food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master on his arrival finds doing so. Amen, I say to you, he will put him in charge of all his property.”
Matthew 24:45-47
Is there an area in your life that requires vigilance, cultivation, or prudence? How can you positively affect this area?
List two ways you can more wisely and generously use your finances.
What does Jesus offer you or your faith community that you need to “take?” What gifts do you offer others that need to be “taken?”
Does music bless your life? How? What makes you sing? Who do you like to sing with?
Is there someone left out whom you need to include? Who is responsible for reaching out to them?
What gifts do you have that help others believe in Jesus? Do you care whether or not others believe in Jesus?
Why do you think God blesses those who mourn? How do you use your gifts to bless those who mourn?
Jesus committed His Divinity, His Humanity, His
Heart, His Spirit, and His Body to establish an eternal
Covenant with you. Today, what commitment will
you make in return?
I will imitate Jesus.
Parish Stewardship Education and Formation
The Kingdom Steward is above all human! To be human is to be in relationship with God and others. This relationship calls us in “equity and justice,” to share our gifts with the needy. Through this sharing we also fulfill our need to give as those created in the
image of God.
This week we reflect on the cost of Stewardship. As Good Stewards we rejoice in the goodness of God and are righteous, vigilant, committed, and compassionate. We steadfastly support, protect, share, and promote our faith. In the midst of our humanness and brokenness our lives continue to proclaim the Good News! We work for justice and
peace, because without justice and peace chaos would reign. We the Body of Christ live always for the Reign of God.
Holy Spirit, heal my broken heart and my life. Grant me courage and strength. Help me consume rightly and joyfully all that God gives me. May God grant me mercy and peace. Jesus, help me and show me how to live out your Gospel message.
Ground that has absorbed the rain falling upon it repeatedly and brings forth crops useful to those for whom it is cultivated receives a blessing from God.
Hebrews 6:7
Jesus said: “Who, then, is the faithful and prudent servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household to distribute to them their food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master on his arrival finds doing so. Amen, I say to you, he will put him in charge of all his property.”
Matthew 24:45-47
Is there an area in your life that requires vigilance, cultivation, or prudence? How can you positively affect this area?
List two ways you can more wisely and generously use your finances.
What does Jesus offer you or your faith community that you need to “take?” What gifts do you offer others that need to be “taken?”
Does music bless your life? How? What makes you sing? Who do you like to sing with?
Is there someone left out whom you need to include? Who is responsible for reaching out to them?
What gifts do you have that help others believe in Jesus? Do you care whether or not others believe in Jesus?
Why do you think God blesses those who mourn? How do you use your gifts to bless those who mourn?
Jesus committed His Divinity, His Humanity, His
Heart, His Spirit, and His Body to establish an eternal
Covenant with you. Today, what commitment will
you make in return?
I will imitate Jesus.