What will you give back to God for the blessings you have received ?
Paul encouraged generosity at all times: "Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their
extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity." II Corinthians 8:2
Stewardship – to serve as one who manages another's property, finances or other affairs – is not just means
for the church to raise money. It is a way of life that recognizes that everything we have is God’s, and we are
simply managing those resources while here on earth. The Bible is filled with examples of grateful response to
God's generous gifts. The Bible also teaches about our personal responsibility to share with others and warns
against selfishness and misuse of God's economic resources.
Methodist Approach to Stewardship
John Wesley urged those in connection with him to "Earn all you can and save all you can, so that you can give
all you can." He modeled modest living and sacrificial giving. Wesley made sure those early classes of "methodists"
took weekly offerings to help others in need. Today, we United Methodists join others to help all of God's children…
whenever and wherever we can. Just as Jesus multiplied the loaves and fishes when the crowd grew hungry. Through
our congregation, we are the heart, spirit and hands of God's outreaching love. Life grows here through the joy of
generosity.
Practicing Good Stewardship
How can you learn and practice good Christian stewardship?
- Pray about your regular giving to God's ministry and mission through Resurrection.
- Model the humility and generosity God calls you to do.
- Take Camphor Fiscally Fit Classes
- Set up a schedule to eventually reach full tithing, or begin by tithing one week of every month.
- Give your time, talents and financial aid to Missions and our outreach activities.
- Remember Camphor Memorial in your will or estate plan.
- Join the Stewardship and Generosity Team
GUIDE TO GIVING
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