Tuesday, November 11, 2014

CHEERFUL GIVING



In his Second Letter to the Corinthians, St. Paul writes,

The one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. (2 Corinthians 9:6-8)

The month of November is Stewardship month, and our theme this year is CHEERFUL GIVING.

God loves a cheerful giver.  At St. Mark’s, we are engaged in mutual ministry, giving cheerfully of our time and talent.  God blesses us with many gifts to share, including financial resources.  In the coming weeks, we will provide information about our stewardship campaign using the Lion’s Roar, weekly parish emails, and blog posts.  We hope you will prayerfully consider offering a financial gift back to God in thanksgiving for all He provides.

Gratitude Sunday this year will be November 23, 2014.  On that day, we will present our pledge cards at the altar.  Every pledge counts, no matter how large or small, for it demonstrates your desire to participate in the ministries of St. Mark’s.  Hopefully, everyone will come forward with their pledge card, as individuals or as a family, to experience the grace of giving cheerfully.


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