October is Stewardship month in most parishes in the Episcopal Church.
Stewardship campaigns are about more than getting you to fill out a pledge card and setting a budget. They are about your priorities of treasure, time, and talent, and ultimately about faith. Jesus said, “where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” An important question to ponder in the coming weeks is, “Is Jesus where your heart is?” and if so, are you honoring Him in His Church with your treasure? Furthermore, what part of that faith in Jesus is expressed at, nourished by, and encouraged by this parish? Study, contemplation and prayer are necessary elements to answer these questions, and in the coming weeks this column will be dedicated to that contemplation, as well as with other materials.
God actually has more to say in Scripture about money and possessions than most other topics. It is important because they can be a distraction, a stumbling block, an idol, and a cause of much anxiety. It can also be a great blessing to be shared, and used to glorify God and serve his kingdom. It depends on where your heart is.
Does St. John’s have a place in your heart? How is God calling you to support her?
