The document summarizes the establishment of an Endowment Fund by Little River United Church of Christ to accumulate funds that will support the church's mission indefinitely. The Fund is invested and growing toward a $250,000 goal, at which point earnings can be used for the church's purposes. Contributions are essential for fulfilling the church's vision.
This document discusses the principles of Christian stewardship. It defines a steward as someone responsible for managing resources entrusted to them by God. Good stewards use their time, talents, and treasures to serve God and others. The document emphasizes that stewardship promotes spiritual growth, strengthens our relationship with God, and provides for the needs and vision of the church. It contrasts reluctant, proportional, and sacrificial giving approaches and encourages sacrificial giving out of joy and thankfulness to God.
This document discusses various options for churches to establish adoption funds, including creating their own 501c3 organization, managing funds internally, or partnering with an existing organization like Lifesong. Partnering provides flexibility for the church's involvement level, allows funds to be set up quickly, and handles administrative tasks like qualifying families and disbursing funds with no cost to the church or deductions from donations. This "win-win-win" approach allows churches to actively support adoption ministry while removing financial barriers for families and finding homes for orphaned children.
This document provides an overview and objectives of a workshop on faithful stewardship held for the St. Lawrence District of the UUA in April 2011. The workshop aimed to broaden understanding of stewardship, identify ways to create cultures of generosity, and offer experiential learning. It covered topics like articulating faith values, personal reflection, relationship development, national giving data, spending statistics, casting a vision, and transforming thinking about stewardship. The workshop emphasized creating cultures of generosity and highlighted the interconnectedness of congregations, districts, and the wider UUA community.
Gift support for a unified christian community and witness - and resources f...Tim Maurer
Global Institute For Transformation (GIFT) seeks to unite Christians of all denominations and transform lives through spiritual and material support. GIFT provides resources like Scripture artwork, children's books, and innovations to address needs like clean water and nutrition. GIFT's mission is to help people receive, appreciate, and share God's gifts in order to transform hearts, lives, and communities.
Community Matters - Ideas to help Churches work with their Local Communities PX6
This document discusses how churches can work with their local communities to promote sustainable development. It provides examples of partnerships between churches and local authorities, environmental organizations, and other community groups. The document also shares stories of specific community projects churches have undertaken, such as clean-up events, community gardens, and environmental education. The overall message is that churches are well-positioned to help address local social and environmental issues through grassroots initiatives and collaboration with other local organizations and leaders.
This document outlines the principles of Christian stewardship. It defines stewardship as a way of life that involves gratefully receiving God's gifts, cultivating them responsibly, sharing them with others, and returning them to God. Stewardship applies to all areas of life, including faith, family, community, work, environment and resources. As disciples, Christians are called to steward their time, talents, and treasures. The parish plays a vital role in fostering stewardship formation through opportunities for prayer, service and gift discernment. Successful stewardship involves personal witness, leadership commitment, hospitality, education, engagement and accountability.
The Global Institute For Transformation (GIFT) aims to transform the world in the light of Christ by supporting Christian unity, creating new venues for outreach and discipleship, and addressing both spiritual and material needs domestically and globally. GIFT plans to do this through initiatives like curriculum building appreciation for God, health programs, fundraising innovations, and providing spiritual and community resources. The document outlines GIFT's vision and various programs and initiatives to accomplish its mission.
This document discusses the principles of Christian stewardship. It defines a steward as someone responsible for managing resources entrusted to them by God. Good stewards use their time, talents, and treasures to serve God and others. The document emphasizes that stewardship promotes spiritual growth, strengthens our relationship with God, and provides for the needs and vision of the church. It contrasts reluctant, proportional, and sacrificial giving approaches and encourages sacrificial giving out of joy and thankfulness to God.
This document discusses various options for churches to establish adoption funds, including creating their own 501c3 organization, managing funds internally, or partnering with an existing organization like Lifesong. Partnering provides flexibility for the church's involvement level, allows funds to be set up quickly, and handles administrative tasks like qualifying families and disbursing funds with no cost to the church or deductions from donations. This "win-win-win" approach allows churches to actively support adoption ministry while removing financial barriers for families and finding homes for orphaned children.
This document provides an overview and objectives of a workshop on faithful stewardship held for the St. Lawrence District of the UUA in April 2011. The workshop aimed to broaden understanding of stewardship, identify ways to create cultures of generosity, and offer experiential learning. It covered topics like articulating faith values, personal reflection, relationship development, national giving data, spending statistics, casting a vision, and transforming thinking about stewardship. The workshop emphasized creating cultures of generosity and highlighted the interconnectedness of congregations, districts, and the wider UUA community.
Gift support for a unified christian community and witness - and resources f...Tim Maurer
Global Institute For Transformation (GIFT) seeks to unite Christians of all denominations and transform lives through spiritual and material support. GIFT provides resources like Scripture artwork, children's books, and innovations to address needs like clean water and nutrition. GIFT's mission is to help people receive, appreciate, and share God's gifts in order to transform hearts, lives, and communities.
Community Matters - Ideas to help Churches work with their Local Communities PX6
This document discusses how churches can work with their local communities to promote sustainable development. It provides examples of partnerships between churches and local authorities, environmental organizations, and other community groups. The document also shares stories of specific community projects churches have undertaken, such as clean-up events, community gardens, and environmental education. The overall message is that churches are well-positioned to help address local social and environmental issues through grassroots initiatives and collaboration with other local organizations and leaders.
This document outlines the principles of Christian stewardship. It defines stewardship as a way of life that involves gratefully receiving God's gifts, cultivating them responsibly, sharing them with others, and returning them to God. Stewardship applies to all areas of life, including faith, family, community, work, environment and resources. As disciples, Christians are called to steward their time, talents, and treasures. The parish plays a vital role in fostering stewardship formation through opportunities for prayer, service and gift discernment. Successful stewardship involves personal witness, leadership commitment, hospitality, education, engagement and accountability.
The Global Institute For Transformation (GIFT) aims to transform the world in the light of Christ by supporting Christian unity, creating new venues for outreach and discipleship, and addressing both spiritual and material needs domestically and globally. GIFT plans to do this through initiatives like curriculum building appreciation for God, health programs, fundraising innovations, and providing spiritual and community resources. The document outlines GIFT's vision and various programs and initiatives to accomplish its mission.
The International House of Prayer Missions Base in Kansas City was founded in 1999 with a commitment to combining 24/7 prayers for justice with 24/7 works of justice. It began with 20 full-time intercessors praying for 13 hours a day and has expanded to around 1,500 people involved full-time. Central to their work is the 24/7 prayer room modeled after King David's tabernacle, with singers and musicians ministering continuously. In addition to prayer, they are launching new outreach ministries in areas like disaster relief, orphan care, adoption, and helping victims of human trafficking.
Walk Alongside - Reconciliation Toolkit for ChurchesColin Battersby
The document provides information about the Walk Alongside pilot program which aims to help churches build strong and respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It includes an explanation of an artwork titled "Reconciliation Well" which depicts various symbols representing reconciliation, including a central well of reconciliation, elders mentoring youth, elders and leaders, a vision of reconciliation, people, footprints representing the long journey, and land and water. It also provides an overview of the Walk Alongside church toolkit and action plan, including objectives, outcomes, and a framework for church engagement with suggestions in the areas of relationships, respect, and opportunities.
The pastor is excited to launch a new initiative called "Committed to the Journey" which aims to expand ministries, unify the church, and share the gospel. This will require faith and resources from the congregation. The pastor encourages reading about the program and praying for God's guidance. Being committed means entrusting oneself to this journey of faith together.
Dr. Gerald Stokka - Stewardship: A Philosophy of Life, Culture and BusinessJohn Blue
Stewardship: A Philosophy of Life, Culture and Business - Dr. Gerald Stokka, North Dakota State University, from the 2014 Iowa Cattle Industry Convention, December 8 - 10, 2014, Des Moines IA, USA
More presentations at http://www.trufflemedia.com/agmedia/conference/2014-iowa-cattle-industry-convention
The document discusses the mission and ministry of the Covenant denomination. It highlights that the Covenant has churches in 44 US states and 5 Canadian provinces, and its mission is to make more disciples and work for a more just world. It provides updates on various Covenant programs, resources, and ministries, including church planting, youth events, mission work, and supporting pastors.
This document summarizes the work of Foundation Ministries, a Christian evangelism organization. It was founded in 1999 and is interdenominational. It has touched thousands of lives worldwide through street evangelism, area-wide crusades, and international missions. The mission is to introduce people to Jesus Christ and equip followers to do the same through various outreach and training programs. Partnership support is invited to help continue this evangelism work.
This document summarizes a church group's visit to Msitu wa Tembo village in Tanzania to learn about the work of Compassion International. Some key points:
- Compassion International partners with local churches to support children living in poverty through education, healthcare, and community development programs.
- The group visited Deeper Life Msitu wa Tembo church's Compassion-supported program serving 192 children through kindergarten and maternal health classes.
- The group's sponsorship supports 23 children in the village kindergarten program. They met some of the children and their families to understand their challenges with poverty.
- The group also met two young men who had graduated from Compassion's leadership
The passage discusses how the earliest Christians lived communally, sharing possessions and distributing resources to those in need. While this exact model may not be practical, it prompts reconsidering what we own individually versus what we hold in common. The author reflects that in reality, we do hold all things in common as interconnected neighbors, with a shared responsibility to care for resources that belong to all.
Presentation 11 looks at the claim that the One Project is the new 1888 message for today. I start by reviewing the history of the 1950 General Conference and the writing of the book 1888 Re-examined, by Wieland and Short. Their book was ultimately a response to the “emerging church” concepts of E. Stanley Jones, being brought into the Adventist church in their day. Are these old emerging church concepts and the 1888 message compatible?
These innovative churches are building a culture of generosity even during economic downturns. They communicate their vision that generosity is about hearts, not money. They share stories to illustrate true generosity and build credibility through financial transparency. They respond urgently to needs to demonstrate generous living. Personal relationships are important to make asks credible. They develop strategies like distributing brochures about available resources. They inspire giving through openness and vulnerability, while respecting privacy.
The Emerging Church and The One Project? is a series of PowerPoint presentations asking the question if there is in fact a connection between the two. The purpose of the presentations are not to lambast those who want to lift Jesus up, but rather to allow leaders of the One Project to tell us in their own words (and the words of those promoting the project) what their goals and aspirations really are, and how these goals have been enacted in their past experiences.
Presentation 1 of 10 is a summary of the Emerging Church as defined on Wikipedia. This is a summary of the 17 page article found there which is taken from many leading proponents of the Emerging Church here in America.
Presentations 2 through 4 deal with Leonard Sweet, a leader in the Emerging Church movement and a professor at George Fox University, and many of the nearly 50 books he has authored which express his various viewpoints.
Presentations 5 through 9 deal with the five main leaders of The One Project, four of which graduated with or started DMin degrees from George Fox University under the mentorship of Leonard Sweet. In each presentation an objective look is taken at material in print telling of each leaders work and ministry up to 2012. The question will naturally follow; is this the direction we should be leading our young people in the Adventist Church?
Presentation 10 deals with the One Project gathering in Seattle, February of 2012, looking at the claims of the Project “Jesus. All” and comparing this to what really took place at the gathering. Yes, there was some good points made, and we need to lift Jesus up, but…. We also take a look at a little of the evidence suggesting The One Project is a response to GYC.
For a fully interactive edition of all 10 presentations with video clips, contact: theemergingoneproject@gmail.com
Generosity Movement Inc. seeks to catalyze a global generosity movement among Christians through resources, content, and community. It aims to transform followers by teaching biblical generosity principles showing that giving is integral to the gospel. The organization provides training materials, online content and community for "generosity champions" to discover and apply radical generosity, helping bring the gospel worldwide. It works through strategic partnerships with groups like Lausanne and WEA to inspire, equip and accelerate generous initiatives that glorify God and fulfill the great commission through caring for the poor.
Kingdom Church in Ewing, NJ has experienced rapid growth under the leadership of Pastor Dharius Daniels, growing from 1000 members to over 5000 in under 5 years. The church provides innovative community programs like scholarships, youth events, and distributing school supplies. Pastor Daniels emphasizes developing leadership skills and leading others through spiritual discipline and leading oneself. Kingdom Church aims to advance God's kingdom through community involvement.
This document provides an overview of the theology, culture, and traditions of The United Church of Canada. It describes the United Church as the largest Protestant denomination in Canada, formed in 1925 from the union of Methodist, Congregational, and Presbyterian churches. It ministers to close to 3 million people across the country. The United Church is a diverse community that welcomes all and encourages questioning and seeking. It is committed to social justice, environmental stewardship, and living the gospel through compassionate action.
Alex Bryan graduated from Southern Adventist University in 1993 and earned a Master of Divinity from Andrews University in 1996. In 1996, he started a church called New Community Fellowship in Atlanta aimed at reaching secular young adults. He resigned from denominational employment in 2002 to pursue evangelism through this church. In 2007, Bryan and his wife felt called to reconnect with the Adventist Church. After discussions, he accepted a position as associate pastor at Collegedale Church in Tennessee.
Jesus tells his disciples that even a small amount of faith can move mountains. The document discusses how parishes and the Knights of Columbus can grow their membership and impact through developing disciples with a personal relationship with God. It recommends several programs like Christ Renews His Parish, Called and Gifted, Catholic Alpha, and That Man Is You to help members discern their gifts and grow closer to God. The key is for all parish leaders to be prayerful, humble disciples themselves in order to fruitfully serve the parish.
"Becoming Friends with the Saints" and "Inspired by the Saints" were presented during the Pilgrim Center of Hope's June 2010 Day of Prayer and Healing.
The document discusses the importance of estate planning and establishing wills, as 7 out of 10 Americans die without a will. It emphasizes that churches need to encourage members to continue giving to the church and its ministries through their estate after death, such as by establishing an endowment trust fund. The church should educate its members on the benefits of planned giving and maintaining a planned giving program to promote leaving enduring gifts to support the church's future ministries.
Episcopal Diocese Of Newark Senior Ministries Published Article With Bannerkjjcfam
The document discusses how ACTS/VIM, a diocesan foundation in the Diocese of Newark, provides funding to support various ministries throughout the diocese. It describes several ministries that have benefited from ACTS/VIM funding, including youth programs at Grace Episcopal Church, the food pantry at Apostles' House, and Haven of Hope for Kids. It also briefly mentions other programs that have received ACTS/VIM funding in the past. The document provides information on how to apply for ACTS/VIM funding and who serves on the board that reviews applications.
The International House of Prayer Missions Base in Kansas City was founded in 1999 with a commitment to combining 24/7 prayers for justice with 24/7 works of justice. It began with 20 full-time intercessors praying for 13 hours a day and has expanded to around 1,500 people involved full-time. Central to their work is the 24/7 prayer room modeled after King David's tabernacle, with singers and musicians ministering continuously. In addition to prayer, they are launching new outreach ministries in areas like disaster relief, orphan care, adoption, and helping victims of human trafficking.
Walk Alongside - Reconciliation Toolkit for ChurchesColin Battersby
The document provides information about the Walk Alongside pilot program which aims to help churches build strong and respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It includes an explanation of an artwork titled "Reconciliation Well" which depicts various symbols representing reconciliation, including a central well of reconciliation, elders mentoring youth, elders and leaders, a vision of reconciliation, people, footprints representing the long journey, and land and water. It also provides an overview of the Walk Alongside church toolkit and action plan, including objectives, outcomes, and a framework for church engagement with suggestions in the areas of relationships, respect, and opportunities.
The pastor is excited to launch a new initiative called "Committed to the Journey" which aims to expand ministries, unify the church, and share the gospel. This will require faith and resources from the congregation. The pastor encourages reading about the program and praying for God's guidance. Being committed means entrusting oneself to this journey of faith together.
Dr. Gerald Stokka - Stewardship: A Philosophy of Life, Culture and BusinessJohn Blue
Stewardship: A Philosophy of Life, Culture and Business - Dr. Gerald Stokka, North Dakota State University, from the 2014 Iowa Cattle Industry Convention, December 8 - 10, 2014, Des Moines IA, USA
More presentations at http://www.trufflemedia.com/agmedia/conference/2014-iowa-cattle-industry-convention
The document discusses the mission and ministry of the Covenant denomination. It highlights that the Covenant has churches in 44 US states and 5 Canadian provinces, and its mission is to make more disciples and work for a more just world. It provides updates on various Covenant programs, resources, and ministries, including church planting, youth events, mission work, and supporting pastors.
This document summarizes the work of Foundation Ministries, a Christian evangelism organization. It was founded in 1999 and is interdenominational. It has touched thousands of lives worldwide through street evangelism, area-wide crusades, and international missions. The mission is to introduce people to Jesus Christ and equip followers to do the same through various outreach and training programs. Partnership support is invited to help continue this evangelism work.
This document summarizes a church group's visit to Msitu wa Tembo village in Tanzania to learn about the work of Compassion International. Some key points:
- Compassion International partners with local churches to support children living in poverty through education, healthcare, and community development programs.
- The group visited Deeper Life Msitu wa Tembo church's Compassion-supported program serving 192 children through kindergarten and maternal health classes.
- The group's sponsorship supports 23 children in the village kindergarten program. They met some of the children and their families to understand their challenges with poverty.
- The group also met two young men who had graduated from Compassion's leadership
The passage discusses how the earliest Christians lived communally, sharing possessions and distributing resources to those in need. While this exact model may not be practical, it prompts reconsidering what we own individually versus what we hold in common. The author reflects that in reality, we do hold all things in common as interconnected neighbors, with a shared responsibility to care for resources that belong to all.
Presentation 11 looks at the claim that the One Project is the new 1888 message for today. I start by reviewing the history of the 1950 General Conference and the writing of the book 1888 Re-examined, by Wieland and Short. Their book was ultimately a response to the “emerging church” concepts of E. Stanley Jones, being brought into the Adventist church in their day. Are these old emerging church concepts and the 1888 message compatible?
These innovative churches are building a culture of generosity even during economic downturns. They communicate their vision that generosity is about hearts, not money. They share stories to illustrate true generosity and build credibility through financial transparency. They respond urgently to needs to demonstrate generous living. Personal relationships are important to make asks credible. They develop strategies like distributing brochures about available resources. They inspire giving through openness and vulnerability, while respecting privacy.
The Emerging Church and The One Project? is a series of PowerPoint presentations asking the question if there is in fact a connection between the two. The purpose of the presentations are not to lambast those who want to lift Jesus up, but rather to allow leaders of the One Project to tell us in their own words (and the words of those promoting the project) what their goals and aspirations really are, and how these goals have been enacted in their past experiences.
Presentation 1 of 10 is a summary of the Emerging Church as defined on Wikipedia. This is a summary of the 17 page article found there which is taken from many leading proponents of the Emerging Church here in America.
Presentations 2 through 4 deal with Leonard Sweet, a leader in the Emerging Church movement and a professor at George Fox University, and many of the nearly 50 books he has authored which express his various viewpoints.
Presentations 5 through 9 deal with the five main leaders of The One Project, four of which graduated with or started DMin degrees from George Fox University under the mentorship of Leonard Sweet. In each presentation an objective look is taken at material in print telling of each leaders work and ministry up to 2012. The question will naturally follow; is this the direction we should be leading our young people in the Adventist Church?
Presentation 10 deals with the One Project gathering in Seattle, February of 2012, looking at the claims of the Project “Jesus. All” and comparing this to what really took place at the gathering. Yes, there was some good points made, and we need to lift Jesus up, but…. We also take a look at a little of the evidence suggesting The One Project is a response to GYC.
For a fully interactive edition of all 10 presentations with video clips, contact: theemergingoneproject@gmail.com
Generosity Movement Inc. seeks to catalyze a global generosity movement among Christians through resources, content, and community. It aims to transform followers by teaching biblical generosity principles showing that giving is integral to the gospel. The organization provides training materials, online content and community for "generosity champions" to discover and apply radical generosity, helping bring the gospel worldwide. It works through strategic partnerships with groups like Lausanne and WEA to inspire, equip and accelerate generous initiatives that glorify God and fulfill the great commission through caring for the poor.
Kingdom Church in Ewing, NJ has experienced rapid growth under the leadership of Pastor Dharius Daniels, growing from 1000 members to over 5000 in under 5 years. The church provides innovative community programs like scholarships, youth events, and distributing school supplies. Pastor Daniels emphasizes developing leadership skills and leading others through spiritual discipline and leading oneself. Kingdom Church aims to advance God's kingdom through community involvement.
This document provides an overview of the theology, culture, and traditions of The United Church of Canada. It describes the United Church as the largest Protestant denomination in Canada, formed in 1925 from the union of Methodist, Congregational, and Presbyterian churches. It ministers to close to 3 million people across the country. The United Church is a diverse community that welcomes all and encourages questioning and seeking. It is committed to social justice, environmental stewardship, and living the gospel through compassionate action.
Alex Bryan graduated from Southern Adventist University in 1993 and earned a Master of Divinity from Andrews University in 1996. In 1996, he started a church called New Community Fellowship in Atlanta aimed at reaching secular young adults. He resigned from denominational employment in 2002 to pursue evangelism through this church. In 2007, Bryan and his wife felt called to reconnect with the Adventist Church. After discussions, he accepted a position as associate pastor at Collegedale Church in Tennessee.
Jesus tells his disciples that even a small amount of faith can move mountains. The document discusses how parishes and the Knights of Columbus can grow their membership and impact through developing disciples with a personal relationship with God. It recommends several programs like Christ Renews His Parish, Called and Gifted, Catholic Alpha, and That Man Is You to help members discern their gifts and grow closer to God. The key is for all parish leaders to be prayerful, humble disciples themselves in order to fruitfully serve the parish.
"Becoming Friends with the Saints" and "Inspired by the Saints" were presented during the Pilgrim Center of Hope's June 2010 Day of Prayer and Healing.
The document discusses the importance of estate planning and establishing wills, as 7 out of 10 Americans die without a will. It emphasizes that churches need to encourage members to continue giving to the church and its ministries through their estate after death, such as by establishing an endowment trust fund. The church should educate its members on the benefits of planned giving and maintaining a planned giving program to promote leaving enduring gifts to support the church's future ministries.
Episcopal Diocese Of Newark Senior Ministries Published Article With Bannerkjjcfam
The document discusses how ACTS/VIM, a diocesan foundation in the Diocese of Newark, provides funding to support various ministries throughout the diocese. It describes several ministries that have benefited from ACTS/VIM funding, including youth programs at Grace Episcopal Church, the food pantry at Apostles' House, and Haven of Hope for Kids. It also briefly mentions other programs that have received ACTS/VIM funding in the past. The document provides information on how to apply for ACTS/VIM funding and who serves on the board that reviews applications.
Breck is a preschool through 12th grade Episcopal college preparatory school in Minnesota that aims to develop each student's talents and potential while instilling social responsibility. It has a diverse student body.
Shattuck-St. Mary's is a diverse Episcopal school community in Minnesota committed to excellence, integrity, innovation, and developing students' character, minds, bodies, and spirits through an academically challenging program for learning and service.
Episcopal Community Services is an organization that provides comprehensive and individualized services to families, children, and youth in Minnesota living in poverty or with emotional/behavioral/addictive issues through a holistic approach integrating education, social work, psychology and spirituality
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Beaumont, Texas has actively promoted stewardship as a way of life over the past two years. The church's youth groups have leaped into service projects in the church and community. The church also supports an elementary school and partners with a church in Nigeria, assisting them spiritually and financially. Through various programs and ministries, the congregation has increased participation in outreach, liturgy, and financial support of the diocese.
This issue of the church newsletter covers several topics:
1) The interim rector calls on parishioners to get more involved in the church by volunteering their time and talents, as Christian education programs and Vacation Bible School will need new leaders.
2) The senior warden provides an update on the search for a new rector, noting that the targeted search process did not find a match but that the search committee will continue looking.
3) The treasurer reports that the church has a budget surplus for 2010 and expects to break even in 2011, though pledges are down so no new programs or staff can be added for now.
St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Abingdon, VA has received a $10,000 grant to fund two spiritual retreats - a parish retreat in October led by Jay Sidebotham and a leadership retreat in January 2023. The church is also working to sponsor a refugee family from Afghanistan with support from other local faith communities. Additionally, the church is examining improvements to make the worship space more accessible and has formed a team to study options.
A Guide for United Methodist Church AmbassadorsRodney Bowen
2013 marks the 125th anniversary of The Permanent Fund which was established to provide a permanent source of funding for the ministries of The United Methodist Church. With your help, we can ensure it will continue to grow into the future. Between 2004 and 2010, The Permanent Fund contributed more than $3 million to provide a permanent source of funding for the ministries of The United Methodist Church and for missions around the world.This Ambassador Guide is designed to give you easy steps to assist us in educating members of The United Methodist Church about the critical role of The Permanent Fund and how they can be involved. http://www.umcglobalimpact.org
The document summarizes information about the Christ the Servant Lutheran Church Mission Endowment Fund, which was established in 2005 to fund mission work locally and globally beyond regular church offerings. The fund will provide ongoing income to expand the church's outreach. Donations can be made during life or via estate and will be used for programs like hunger relief. Funds will be distributed once $25,000 is reached and donors will be recognized in an annual report.
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The document summarizes planning efforts by six parishes in Detroit's Trinity Vicariate to address declining membership, finances, and clergy numbers. The parishes formed the Northern Edge Group and have met regularly since January 2011 to develop a five-year plan as required by the Archdiocese. Their draft plan proposes maintaining a Catholic presence in each neighborhood by creating a collaborative ministry structure and increasing programming through evangelization, outreach, and worship. It also discusses ideas for financial sustainability and a long-term consortium approach to Catholic education.
The Visiting Church - The Forgotten Misison Field In America's NeighborhoodsJSslideshare2013
The Visiting Church Ministries aims to strengthen and evangelize seniors confined to assisted living facilities who are unable to regularly attend local churches. It provides non-denominational church services, Bible teaching, and spiritual support to nursing homes, memory care facilities, and hospitals. The ministry seeks to prevent spiritual isolation and bring faith, hope, and the gospel to those at risk. It currently serves over 10 communities and has had a positive impact on residents and beyond to their families and facility staff. Support is requested to expand this work to additional communities in 2013.
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This document discusses ways to promote ongoing conversion and help parishioners encounter Christ. It begins with an opening prayer asking God for guidance. It then discusses analyzing who is and isn't attending mass to understand how to reach more people. It emphasizes the importance of a personal relationship with Christ over inherited faith. The rest of the document discusses examples of how one parish, St. Monica, has tried different initiatives like Bible studies, men's and women's groups, and intentional discipleship pathways to help parishioners grow closer to God through liturgy, service, and scripture. It analyzes the parish's metrics over time to evaluate what efforts seem to be working to increase participation and faith.
The document discusses supporting seminarians and continuing education for priests in the Diocese of Monterey. It costs $40,000 annually to educate each seminarian, covering tuition, housing, books, and other expenses. Supporting seminarian education ensures the development of new spiritual leaders who are prepared to serve the Diocese's 46 parishes with a pastoral heart and vision. The Diocese relies on donations to fund seminarian education and formation of future priests.
The Potter's Vessel is a Christian resource guide published yearly to help connect Christian businesses, churches, ministries, and community events in Central Illinois. It provides advertising opportunities for Christian organizations and contains directories, listings, and editorial content. The goal is to blend resources and needs within the local Christian community through networking and visibility in both print and digital formats.
Provides information about the plight of orphans in Ukraine and how Christian organizations like World Wide Youth Camps can partner with local churches to build a network of support.
The Community Hope Center is a faith-based organization that provides food, clothing, household items, and other services to those in need in Illinois. Run solely by volunteers and donations, it serves over 22,000 individuals annually through its food pantry and donations. The Hope Center collects and distributes over 1,860 pounds of food daily and over $1 million worth of donated items each year. Its dedicated volunteer staff of over 31,000 hours annually helps those struggling with basic needs and shares the message of hope through Jesus Christ.
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The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
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This manual will guide you through basic skills and tasks to help you get started with various aspects of Magic. Each section is designed to be easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions.
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It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
The Book of Ruth is included in the third division, or the Writings, of the Hebrew Bible. In most Christian canons it is treated as one of the historical books and placed between Judges and 1 Samuel.
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5. As a community of faith,
We build on our
In 2006, the members of Little River United
church’s history while
Church of Christ established an Endowment Fund
Little River
looking forward.
to accumulate funds that will underwrite the mis-
United Church
sion of our church in perpetuity. Elected volunteers
Little River United Church of Christ was founded in
of Christ
implement a formal policy that governs the admin- 1955 in part as a Christian witness in the struggle
for racial integration. Today we are a community of
istration and uses of the restricted Fund. Thanks faith drawing strength from our biblical heritage while
An Open and
spreading the good news of the gospel, ministering to
to generous and foresighted donors, the Fund is
our neighbors, and opposing intolerance. Affirming Congregation
invested now and is growing toward the minimum The United Church of Christ traces its roots in America
to the Pilgrims and the Congregational Churches. Over
goal of $250,000, at which time the Fund’s ap-
the past four centuries, churches of the western frontier
preciation and earnings can be used to implement and German heritage have joined the denomination.
Today the UCC continues to build on its strong tradi-
the purposes of the Church, both here at home and
Endowment
tions of education, social welfare, and commitment to
liberty of conscience inherent in the gospel.
in the wider community. The principal of the Fund
Fund
will continue to increase undisturbed. Your help is
Pastoral Staff
essential to the fulfillment of our vision. The Rev. Dr. Verne E. Arens,
Senior Pastor
The Rev. Ginna Minasian Dalton,
Pastor for Christian Education, Youth, and Evangelism
The Rev. James M. Bell,
Minister for Community Relations
Endowment Fund Committee
For further information about the purpose and manage-
God ment of the Endowment Fund or to discuss a gift or
is still arrange a bequest, please contact a member of the
Endowment Fund Committee. Consult your church
speaking, directory or call the church office for assistance in
reaching a current committee member.
“ Never place a period where God has put a comma”
—Gracie Allen
What is the value of an When can gifts be made What can be given to the
Little River United Church of Christ
8410 Little River Turnpike (Route 236)
Endowment Fund? to the Endowment Fund? Endowment Fund?
Annandale, Virginia 22003-3798
703-978-3060
As in the case of an individual, a business, or a Gifts may be made at any time. Frequently gifts to Cash, stock, and some property can be given to the
www.lrucc.org
college, the future will bring Little River a host of the Endowment Fund are made through bequests or Endowment Fund. Appreciated stock and other prop-
exciting opportunities and needs. A substantial from living trusts. Donors also may arrange so-called erty held for more than one year make ideal gifts as
Endowment Fund will provide essential assistance planned gifts, such as charitable gift annuities, which they provide a fair market value tax deduction to you,
in acting on these opportunities. The Church will provide lifetime payments to the donor and benefit and you do not have to pay tax on the appreciation
be able to undertake exciting new programs and the Endowment Fund upon the donor’s death. A as you would if you had sold the property. Consult
ministries, sponsor new outreach projects in our gift from your estate is an excellent way to provide your tax advisor to determine what is best for you.
community and beyond, or implement necessary support that will continue your annual giving to the
Giving to the Endowment Fund of our Church is a
capital projects with greater flexibility and ease. Church in perpetuity. Your estate planning profes-
meaningful way to mark your commitment to Little
sional will be able to advise you and provide for your
River. The funds you give will provide a living memori-
How can we help wishes. Further information is available also from
al of your Christian discipleship through your participa-
members of the Endowment Fund Committee. Be
Little River build its
tion in the life of Little River United Church of Christ.
sure that your lawyer or advisor has the full name
and address of this beneficiary: Endowment Fund
Endowment Fund? of Little River United Church of Christ, 8410 Little
River Turnpike, Annandale, Virginia 22003.
We can help by giving thoughtfully and generously to
In addition, gifts in memory of a friend or family
the Endowment Fund. By doing so, we will help ensure
member are especially appropriate because they remain
that Little River will be able to nurture and care for the
part of this permanent Fund. Or you may give
spiritual and programmatic needs of its members and
to the Endowment Fund to honor a special
the community for years to come.
occasion such as a birthday, anniver-
sary, or graduation. Or you may wish
to give periodically to the Endow-
ment Fund, just as you do for the
Church’s operating fund.
“Significant initiatives in ministry today are possible because of the
faithful giving of past generations who wanted their passion for
the gospel of Jesus Christ to create opportunities for mission and
service long after they were gone.”
— Verne Arens
13. Medical Evacuation Triage &
Treatment Assessment (METTA) 2008
State of North Carolina
June 12, 2008
L-3 com
Emergency Preparedness Training Poster
14. A Conflict Resolution
Retreat will be lead by
Dr. AL Fuertes.
Dr. Fuertes will lead
participants in a
process of naming
issues of conflict in
their lives and lead
them through a
process of
reconciliation.
Reserve your spot
early— space available
for only 11 participants !
Conflict Resolution
February 17-18
Friday, 5:00PM- Saturday, 4:00PM
Hallowood Retreat & Conference Center
Comus, MD
http://www.hallowood.org
$25.00/person
Includes meals & accommodations
Portions of this event are underwritten by the
Spaar Grant for Spiritual Formation and spon-
sored by the Board of Christian Education.
15. Meeting the challenge of diversity:
An Anti-Racism retreat.
Retreat Leaders:
Rev. Art Waidman &
Rev. Nathan Harris
Dates:
March 24-25
Begins at 5:30 on Friday evening
and ends on Saturday at 4:00 PM
Location:
Bon Secours Spiritual Center
1525 Marriottsville Rd.
Marriottsville, MD 21104
PH.: 410.442.1320
www.bonsecours.org/BSSC
Cost:
$50. per person includes room,
break out food and meals
Enrollment limited to 25 people
Please call or email the church
office to register and include
your registration fee as soon as
possible.