As Christians, we know that all we have received is if from God. Everything on earth belongs to God, as we belong to God. In faith and love, we ask the Lord’s help and guidance to do his will. We pray for the wisdom an insight to understand the responsibility he has given us to take care of our gifts.
How Do We Sustain The Church?
The Stewardship Committee of St. John’s is made of parishioners who feel called to serve in the mission of taking care of the church. The Annual Giving Campaign and educating the parish on practicing good stewardship are the main tasks. The Stewardship Committee sponsors several events during the year such as The Parish Fair and Homecoming, which both occur in September and encourage new friendships and provide opportunities to use the gifts God has given is through our time, talents and resources.
The Annual Giving Campaign begins during St. John’s Stewardship month, which is in October. Pledges can be fulfilled in many ways, though direct debit or check, weekly, monthly or on your choice of payment schedules. Pledges are accepted year round. (direct link to pledge card/on line pledging). Please prayerfully consider making a pledge to support St. John’s.
Annual Giving at St. John’s supports all our ministries. Generosity of our members grows these ministries. Giving flows from our relationship with God, our passions and our financial resources. Everyone is encouraged to over time move towards the Biblical proportion for giving 10%, known as the tithe. Most households begin with a smaller proportion, but all are encouraged to take the “3 Steps to Tithing”.
Three Steps to Tithing
Become a First Fruits Giver
Whenever you receive money, give thanks by giving something back to God. Don’t worry about how much. Just do this FIRST, before all of your other spending.
Become a Percentage Giver
No matter how large or small, decide what percent of your income you want to give to God and begin doing it through your financial pledge to St. John’s.
Increase as You Are Able
Pray often. Talk it over with God so that God can help you decide when to take risks and when to play it safe. Trust in God’s abundant grace – God has given your “sufficient” for all you needs.
