“The point is this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
Stewardship
The mission of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod Stewardship Ministry is to invite, equip and encourage all people and congregations to become generous disciples of Jesus Christ, using every resource in their control to enact God’s will, and teaching others to do the same.
A vision for stewardship ministry:
• “God generously created the world and gave us stewardship of the created order.
• Jesus generously gave us the love of God, forgave our sins, and gave his life on the cross so that we might receive eternal life in community with God.
• The Holy Spirit generously gives us the mind of Christ and the power of God to do the will of God in the world.
• We generously offer all that is in our power and under our control to God’s use in joyful response to the gifts that have been given to us.”
Scripture on giving:
Resources:
Stewardship Staff
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Contact the stewardship committee via Ginny Bailey, 267.323.3749 or via .
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ELCA finishes 2009 in the black
Despite the financial challenges of 2009, much of it the result of the downturn in the U.S. economy, the churchwide organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) finished the year with net income of $3.9 million.
Convocation focuses on ‘financial sanity’
“If you don’t have a values based way to think, talk and do money, you will default to the culture’s: See money, spend money,” Share Save Spend founder Nathan Dungan told the 2009 SEPA Bishop’s Convocation on Wednesday. Dungan is one of three keynote speakers at this year’s convocation, which focuses on “The Last Conversion: Head, Heart and Wallet.” The title is drawn from Martin Luther’s observation that “there are three conversions a person needs to experience: The conversion of the head; the conversion of the heart; and the conversion of the pocketbook.”
60 minutes for stewardship Sept. 17
Update: This event has been cancelled. [The next SEPA Synod "60 Minutes" stewardship workshop is scheduled for Thursday September 17th at the Synod Office. This fast paced workshop begins with opening devotions at 7 pm and then, in a single hour, covers stewardship ideas and concepts in a dozen five minute presentations. Questions? Call Ginny Bailey at 267.323.3749.]
Consecration Sunday Leaders
As of August 16, 2004, the SEPA Synod will publish a list of trained Consecration Sunday guest leaders and speakers.
July stewardship newsletter posted
The latest stewardship newsletter explores ideas for increasing giving in these difficult economic times. The newsletter also lists stewardship resources and upcoming training events.
Synod News
Census Bureau seeks faith partners
The U.S. Census Bureau is looking to the faith community to be a partner as they prepare to collect data for the 2010 decennial census. The Pennsylvania Council of Churches is working as a partner with the Bureau to encourage education on the importance of participating in the census within congregations. Read on for links to materials for your congregation and community.
Presiding Bishop hosts second Town Hall
The Rev. Mark S. Hanson, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), responded to a variety of questions about the economy, ecumenism, evangelism, youth and young adult ministries, decisions of the 2009 Churchwide Assembly and more at a "Town Hall Forum" here March 7. This was the second in a series of online forums hosted by Hanson.