-For God’s will to be accomplished, interceding for the spiritual and relational and material needs of others, and most of all we praise God and thank Him for His holy and loving character.

-We show up-to worship with other Christ followers (after all the church is first and foremost the people redeemed by God rather than a building set apart for spiritual activities). We show up to serve, to love and to contribute to the Kingdom of God!

-Yes, stewardship does involve giving…It is all about giving! When we belong to God’s family, we begin the process of becoming like God and He is constantly giving of Himself, so we too give back-often and in many ways-offering our time, our talent and our treasure too! And we do it cheerfully, confident that our gifts are never wasted in God’s economy!!

-One of the finest aspects of stewardship is the freedom that comes as we offer ourselves to alleviate the sufferings of others. We are released from the self-centered, self-absorbed perspective that blinds us to the hurts around us. In humility we conquer pride, arrogance and greed. In service we become fulfilled in meeting God’s purposes too!

-Nothing is quite so compelling as someone who witnesses to God’s transforming power by living distinctly for the good news of Jesus Christ. We proclaim not only justice, but mercy. And we add grace on to that Mercy as well. Our witness involves both a winsome lifestyle and a bold proclamation that God’s love found a way to restore our relationship with Christ and with one another.