1. 2013 STEWARDSHIP Your Church’s Name Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever Hebrews 13:8 Place an image of an Icon or your parish here

2. 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

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

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

5. TO GROW YOUR GARDEN, THREE THINGS ARE NEEDED…

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

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

8. 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

9. 2013 STEWARDSHIP Hebrews 13:8 Our Stewardship focus for 2013 - Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Stewardship is the same as it was when our ancestors came from Serbia and built Churches in the United States. Now, more than ever, we must maintain that tradition through the giving of our Time, Talents and Treasures

10. FAMILY BUDGET ITEMAMOUNTTIME SAVED Coffee (one less cup/week)$2.2552$117.00 Gasoline (one gallon/week)$4.7552$247.00 Restaurant (one time/week)$12.0052$624.00 Movie (one time/month)$25.0012$300.00 Children's allowance ($3/week)$3.0052$156.00 Library (one paperback)$4.9512$59.40 TOTAL $1,503.40 100 parishioners$150,340 300 parishioners$451,020 500 parishioners$751,700 1000 parishioners$1,503,400 Small changes make a very big difference!

11. TIME & TALENTS  Church related projects  Building issues  Grounds issues  Events  Educational board  Professional contact list

12. WHAT YOU CAN DO!   Complete your 2013 Stewardship Commitment Card   Volunteer your Time & Talents   Attend a Stewardship seminar   Attend a Ministry Sunday   Read articles and books about Stewardship   Visit http://mychristmycare@wordpress.com   Visit web sites for additional information