2014 STEWARDSHIP Your Church’s Name In 2014, we commit to CARING for our faith, Church, people and children Place an image of an Icon or your parish here

STEWARDSHIP What is it? – –Established as long as the Church - found in the Old Testament – –Commitment – –Sacrifice – –Membership with Christ’s Body – –Between you and God – –Necessary for the growth of our parish – –Necessary for personal Salvation – –Needed for the privilege of voting at the Assembly meeting

STEWARDSHIP What it is not! – –Membership – –Fundraising – –A program – –Temporary – –A new concept – –Created by the parish council

STEWARDSHIP MUST BE Spiritually based A balance of Time, Talents and Treasure

TO GROW YOUR GARDEN, THREE THINGS ARE NEEDED…

SUN-a self-luminous heavenly body; star Time   Worship   Volunteer   Serve the Church   Lend a hand   Lead a project   Set an example

WATER-to sprinkle, moisten, or drench Talents   What unique qualities do you have that can contribute to the Church’s needs?   Singing   Electrician   Carpenter   Gardener   Cook   Accountant   Painter

Treasures   With God’s guidance, determine what you can do   We are expected to be Good Stewards with what God has given us   Make your commitment TODAY!   A monthly commitment helps the Church budget for it’s expenses CARE – serious attention, to provide for

2014 STEWARDSHIP Our 2014 focus is on CARE

WHAT YOU CAN DO!   Complete your 2014 Stewardship Commitment Card   Volunteer your Time & Talents   Attend a Stewardship seminar   Attend a Ministry Sunday   Read articles and books about Stewardship   Visit   Visit web sites for additional information