Christian Stewardship
is my trusting response to a loving God by offering my
time, talents, and resources in acts of gratitude.
The Cost of Non-Discipleship
I’ve been reflecting quite a bit recently on the idea of discipleship and the church’s role to make disciples, both outside and within its walls. Tom Graves’s Wednesday night program on stewardship touched on some parallel ideas, like how … [Click to read more]
Consider Electronic Giving
The term “Electronic Giving” encompasses a wide range of secure, automatic payment methods that can be used to make regular church offerings and other contributions without the need to write checks, carry cash or prepare envelopes. Electronic Giving works the … [Click to read more]
A Nurturing, Christian Environment
Originally read during Worship on Sunday, October 21. All of my life I have been in church. Being the daughter of a Baptist minister I didn’t have much of a choice to opt out when it came to church activity. … [Click to read more]
It is That Time of Year Again
Dear Members, Every October we put emphasis on our financial stewardship. It is October, and this is the letter you have come to anticipate. Let me answer two questions someone asks me every year. First, why should I give to … [Click to read more]
Youth are Members Too
October 10, 2012 Dear Families, Each year River Road Church places a special emphasis on stewardship during the month of October. This month presents a valuable opportunity for teaching young people about stewardship. Through our conversations at church and at … [Click to read more]
Giving Back to God
October 10, 2012 Dear Parents: Each October River Road Church places a special emphasis on stewardship. During this month I am asking parents to take the opportunity to educate your children about the importance of giving back to God. Teaching … [Click to read more]
What is Stewardship?
Originally read during Worship on Sunday, October 7. Good morning, I am Rich Jante, your Co-Chair for the Stewardship Committee this year. I would like to recognize and “thank” the Stewardship team: Patrick Barbier, Co-Chair Keith Evans Jay Howe Dave … [Click to read more]
Talk About Church
Dear Fellow Members, What did you do today…at church? As a new member of the Stewardship Committee (don’t stop reading, this is not that letter), I sat and listened to thing about River Road that you will want to hear. … [Click to read more]
August 2012 Time, Talents, and Resources
In August our Church hosted the following Time and Talents: Vesper Services Standing Rock Mission Trip Youth Mission Tour Youth Recreation Catacombs Lectures Knit Wits Dinner & A Movie: The Help Stephen Ministry FIXERS Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Resources: Please read Mike … [Click to read more]
Stewardship Newsletter Excerpt
Originally published in the Fall 2012 Quarterly Explorer.