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He is ___________ no matter what his _________________, ___________ that the Lord is ___________. content circumstances What are the characteristics of a caretaker? satisfied enough Highlights from last week:

What are the characteristics of a caretaker? He has given up his _______________ to the One who really ________ them. possessions owns Highlights from last week:

He does not allow __________ (or the lack of it) to come between him and his ________. wealth Lord Highlights from last week: What are the characteristics of a caretaker?

God owns _____________. That includes everything I think of as ________. It also includes ______. everything mineme Highlights from two weeks ago:

My proper ____________ to God is to live as His ___________, the ____________ of that which He ________. response servant caretaker owns Highlights from two weeks ago:

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How does a caretaker handle money?

How does a caretaker handle debt? There should be no poor among you, for in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess as your inheritance, he will richly bless you, if only you fully obey the LORD your God and are careful to follow all these commands I am giving you today. For the LORD your God will bless you as He has promised, and you will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. You will rule over many nations but none will rule over you. (Deuteronomy 15:4-6)

How does a caretaker handle debt? There should be no poor among you, for in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess as your inheritance, He will richly bless you, if only you fully obey the LORD your God and are careful to follow all these commands I am giving you today. For the LORD your God will bless you as He has promised, and you will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. You will rule over many nations but none will rule over you. (Deuteronomy 15:4-6)

However, there should be no poor among you, for in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess as your inheritance, he will richly bless you, if only you fully obey the LORD your God and are careful to follow all these commands I am giving you today. For the LORD your God will bless you as He has promised, and you will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. You will rule over many nations but none will rule over you. (Deuteronomy 15:4-6) How does a caretaker handle debt?

However, there should be no poor among you, for in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess as your inheritance, he will richly bless you, if only you fully obey the LORD your God and are careful to follow all these commands I am giving you today. For the LORD your God will bless you as He has promised, and you will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. You will rule over many nations but none will rule over you. (Deuteronomy 15:4-6) How does a caretaker handle debt?

… For the LORD your God will bless you as He has promised, and you will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. You will rule over many nations but none will rule over you. (Deuteronomy 15:4-6) How does a caretaker handle debt?

… For the LORD your God will bless you as He has promised, and you will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. You will rule over many nations but none will rule over you. (Deuteronomy 15:4-6) How does a caretaker handle debt?

The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. (Proverbs 22:7) How does a caretaker handle debt?

The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. (Proverbs 22:7) How does a caretaker handle debt?

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. (Romans 13:8) How does a caretaker handle debt?

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. (Romans 13:8) How does a caretaker handle debt?

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. (Romans 13:8) How does a caretaker handle debt?

He minimizes ________ so he can maximize his ____________ to ________ God. debt freedom serve How does a caretaker handle debt?

The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously. (Psalm 37:21) How does a caretaker handle debt?

The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously. (Psalm 37:21) How does a caretaker handle debt?

Do not be a man who strikes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts; if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you. (Proverbs 22:26-27) How does a caretaker handle debt?

Do not be a man who strikes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts; if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you. (Proverbs 22:26-27) How does a caretaker handle debt?

A man lacking in judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor. (Proverbs 17:18) How does a caretaker handle debt?

He ________ his debts faithfully and _________ cosigns a loan for others. pays never How does a caretaker handle debt?

How does a caretaker save money? Let Pharaoh appoint commissioners over the land to take a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance. They should collect all the food of these good years that are coming and store up the grain under the authority of Pharaoh, to be kept in the cities for food. This food should be held in reserve for the country, to be used during the seven years of famine that will come upon Egypt, so that the country may not be ruined by the famine." (Genesis 41:34-36)

How does a caretaker save money? Let Pharaoh appoint commissioners over the land to take a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance. They should collect all the food of these good years that are coming and store up the grain under the authority of Pharaoh, to be kept in the cities for food. This food should be held in reserve for the country, to be used during the seven years of famine that will come upon Egypt, so that the country may not be ruined by the famine." (Genesis 41:34-36)

How does a caretaker save money?

Let Pharaoh appoint commissioners over the land to take a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance. They should collect all the food of these good years that are coming and store up the grain under the authority of Pharaoh, to be kept in the cities for food. This food should be held in reserve for the country, to be used during the seven years of famine that will come upon Egypt, so that the country may not be ruined by the famine." (Genesis 41:34-36) How does a caretaker save money?

In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has. (Proverbs 21:20) How does a caretaker save money?

In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has. (Proverbs 21:20) How does a caretaker save money?

Four things on earth are small, yet they are extremely wise: Ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer… (Proverbs 30:24-25) How does a caretaker save money?

Four things on earth are small, yet they are extremely wise: Ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer… (Proverbs 30:24-25) How does a caretaker save money?

The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. (Proverbs 21:5) How does a caretaker save money?

He _________ in case of need in the __________. saves future How does a caretaker save money?

Jesus told this parable: "The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. He thought to himself, 'What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.‘… (Luke 12:16-21) How does a caretaker save money?

Jesus told this parable: "The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. He thought to himself, 'What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.‘… (Luke 12:16-21) How does a caretaker save money?

And Jesus told them this parable: "The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. He thought to himself, 'What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.' … How does a caretaker save money?

"Then he said, 'This is what I'll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I'll say to myself, "You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry." ' How does a caretaker save money?

"Then he said, 'This is what I'll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I'll say to myself, "You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry." ' How does a caretaker save money?

"Then he said, 'This is what I'll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I'll say to myself, "You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry." ' How does a caretaker save money?

"Then he said, 'This is what I'll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I'll say to myself, "You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry." ' How does a caretaker save money?

"But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?' "This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God." (Luke 12:16-21) How does a caretaker save money?

"But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?' "This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God." (Luke 12:16-21) How does a caretaker save money?

"But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?' "This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God." (Luke 12:16-21) How does a caretaker save money?

"But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?' "This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God." (Luke 12:16-21) How does a caretaker save money?

… Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. … (1 st Timothy 6:6-11) How does a caretaker save money?

…Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction… (1 st Timothy 6:6-11) How does a caretaker save money?

… For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. … (1 st Timothy 6:6-11) How does a caretaker save money?

… But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. …. (1 st Timothy 6:6-11) How does a caretaker save money?

… People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. (1 st Timothy 6:6-11) How does a caretaker save money?

… For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. (1 st Timothy 6:6-11) How does a caretaker save money?

… Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. (1 st Timothy 6:6-11) How does a caretaker save money?

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21) How does a caretaker save money?

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21) How does a caretaker save money?

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21) How does a caretaker save money?

He avoids _________ and chooses to invest for ____________ returns. greed eternal How does a caretaker save money?

How does a caretaker give back to the Lord? If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing. (1 st Corinthians 13:3)

He gives back to the Lord __________, _____________, _________________ and _____________, and is never ___________. lovingly How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 nd Corinthians 9:7) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

He gives back to the Lord __________, _____________, _________________ and _____________, and is never ___________. lovinglycheerfully How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' " (Acts 20:35) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' " (Acts 20:35) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

He gives back to the Lord __________, _____________, _________________ and _____________, and is never ___________. lovinglycheerfully intentionally How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

A poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling His disciples to Him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything - all she had to live on.“ (Mark 12:42-44) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

A poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling His disciples to Him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything - all she had to live on.“ (Mark 12:42- 44) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

A poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling His disciples to Him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything - all she had to live on.“ (Mark 12:42-44) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

A poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. Calling His disciples to Him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything - all she had to live on.” (Mark 12:42-44) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

He gives back to the Lord ___________, _____________, _________________ and ________________, and is never ___________. lovinglycheerfully intentionally sacrificially How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices - mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law - justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.” (Matthew 23:23) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices - mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law - justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.” (Matthew 23:23) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices - mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law - justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.” (Matthew 23:23) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices - mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law - justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.” (Matthew 23:23) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

He gives back to the Lord __________, _____________, _________________ and ________________, and is never _________. lovinglycheerfully intentionally sacrificially stingy How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

”…And blessed be God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand." Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything. (Genesis 14:20) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

”…And blessed be God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand." Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything. (Genesis 14:20) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

Be sure to set aside a tenth of all that your fields produce each year. Eat the tithe of your grain, new wine and oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks in the presence of the LORD your God at the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name, so that you may learn to revere the LORD your God always. (Deuteronomy 14:22-23) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

Be sure to set aside a tenth of all that your fields produce each year. Eat the tithe of your grain, new wine and oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks in the presence of the LORD your God at the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name, so that you may learn to revere the LORD your God always. (Deuteronomy 14:22-23) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

Be sure to set aside a tenth of all that your fields produce each year. Eat the tithe of your grain, new wine and oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks in the presence of the LORD your God at the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name, so that you may learn to revere the LORD your God always. (Deuteronomy 14:22-23) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

"Will a man rob God? Yet you rob Me. But you ask, 'How do we rob You?' In tithes and offerings. You are under a curse - the whole nation of you - because you are robbing Me. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. (Malachi 3:8-10) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

"Will a man rob God? Yet you rob Me. But you ask, 'How do we rob You?' In tithes and offerings. You are under a curse - the whole nation of you - because you are robbing Me. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. (Malachi 3:8-10) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

"Will a man rob God? Yet you rob Me. But you ask, 'How do we rob You?' In tithes and offerings. You are under a curse - the whole nation of you - because you are robbing Me. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. (Malachi 3:8-10) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

"Will a man rob God? Yet you rob Me. But you ask, 'How do we rob You?' In tithes and offerings. You are under a curse - the whole nation of you - because you are robbing Me. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. (Malachi 3:8-10) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

"Will a man rob God? Yet you rob Me. But you ask, 'How do we rob You?' In tithes and offerings. You are under a curse - the whole nation of you - because you are robbing Me. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. (Malachi 3:8-10) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

… You are under a curse - the whole nation of you - because you are robbing Me. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. (Malachi 3:8-10) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

… Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. (Malachi 3:8-10) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

… Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. (Malachi 3:8-10) How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

He follows God’s guideline for giving back to Him, which is ____________. 10/10/80 Plan one-tenth How does a caretaker give back to the Lord?

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General Offerings120,000 Approved 2/28/2016

10,000Basement Improvements

Gym / Kitchen Remodel80,000

Total Expenses 208,750

What’s a caretaker ‘s overall perspective? Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21)

What’s a caretaker ‘s overall perspective?

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21) What’s a caretaker ‘s overall perspective?

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment… (1 st Timothy 6:17-19) What’s a caretaker ‘s overall perspective?

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share… (1 st Timothy 6:17-19) What’s a caretaker ‘s overall perspective?

… put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. (1 st Timothy 6:17-19) What’s a caretaker ‘s overall perspective?

… Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. (1 st Timothy 6:17-19) What’s a caretaker ‘s overall perspective?

… Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. (1 st Timothy 6:17-19) What’s a caretaker ‘s overall perspective?

He lives with an __________ perspective. eternal What’s a caretaker ‘s overall perspective?

The choice: To live my way, or God’s way… Please welcome Steve Gieck!

Take it home! As a caretaker, what needs to change about my – use of debt? saving? giving back to God? perspective?