Posts Tagged: offering

Love Offering – Life Offering

By Lemuel Garcia-Arroyo Jesus points to a widow who gives out of love. She did not seem embarrassed about a small gift, nor did it prevent her from giving. The Passover week was the time for the annual pilgrimage, and there were crowds going to the temple to bring their offerings. Amid this multitude there… Read more »

Not Just Any Normal Sunday

By William McConnell It was always an exciting Sunday. Not just any Sunday. Not just the normal Sunday when you get ready for church, attend Sunday School with your friends, sit with Grandmother McConnell on the third pew from the front on the right side of the sanctuary (and dare not misbehave), sing the hymns,… Read more »

“Where your heart is…”

Welcome to our new stewardship blog, “Where your heart is….” You may find yourself reflecting on this familiar verse from Matthew, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also,” whenever the offering plate is passed down your pew. As you drop your envelope, bills, or coins into the plate, you are entrusting… Read more »

Peace & Global Witness: No Amount is Too Small

Peace at all times in all ways Peacemaking is something that happens among leaders of countries warring over issues, rights and land. Certainly, this is true, but it is also true that peace is made by many others — even you and me! Conflict arises in our families and communities. Disasters, sickness, homelessness … they… Read more »