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Below you can find our Financial Stewardship Commitment Pledge Cards for 2027, available to fill out online or print out.
Called to Make Christ’s Presence Known
Stewardship season again. Rather, this is the moment of the year when we reflect on what it means to be stewards of God’s presence year round. Awake to the promise of Grace, we are every day pilgrims and beneficiaries, always on a road toward personal growth, community building, outreach, and worship. As stewards of the gifts we have, the most faithful way we have to express gratitude is to turn to the needs of others. Our contributions to the backpack program are robust and lasting. The children’s shelter in Nabarangpur has grown to sixteen children and is likely to increase to twenty, thanks to the steadiness of our contributions. Our playground, now nine years old, is beginning to show wear, and for the best possible reason. It is used. As are our yard out front and our rooms inside, open to individuals and groups ranging from yoga and chess club to Al Anon and Mennonite Action.
Yes, stewardship still means pledging and signing up to clean windows or pull weeds. It can also mean a pause after the labor of summer and harvest and before the chaos of joy and surprise of Advent. Let’s take a few beats to be grateful for how much we have been able to do in community, for those in our midst who are in need and for the world beyond our walls. While all of us are facing inflation, and some of us the shocks of disrupted employment or the grind of job searches, we have a place where we are beloved. First and foremost, we are stewards of our gratitude.
Pledge forms have been redesigned to better reflect your passions and preferences. We have new and special forms for children. They are available on the website and on paper at the church house. Time and Talents follow soon, putting a few beats between private thoughts about money and the outward sharing of one’s gifts for song and dance, laughter and speech, cooking and cleaning, sweeping and weeding. Please consider bringing your pledge forward during worship on
Dedication Sunday, November 8th.
The members of the finance team—Amy, Jeannie, John, Linda, Mark, Nancy, Rick, Rollin and Stephanie are especially grateful for how much your generosity makes our work easier.
A Theology of Stewardship
Trinity Presbyterian Church
October 2024
Matthew 25:35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something
to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you
looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
Trinity Presbyterian Church’s core belief statement, “What Is God Saying to Trinity” calls us to total
commitment to a life in Christ by saying. “We believe that the church is more than an institution; it is the
household of God. As members of this household, we are a priesthood of believers - called, gifted, and enabled
by the Holy Spirit to make Christ’s presence known, breaking down human barriers and working, through
servant ministry, for peace, justice, freedom, and human fulfillment. As disciples of Christ Jesus, we respond to
this call with total commitment.”
Because of our total commitment to a life in Christ and Christ’s body, our stewardship is not confined to just
one season of the year, but is a year-round calling. This integrated approach to stewardship helps create a
balanced and faithful Christian life, rooted in gratitude, responsibility, and love. All aspects of our lives,
including our time, talents, financial resources and spirituality, are stewardship, and how we use these gifts in
helping our community and world shows our commitment to our God and each other.
Trinity embeds stewardship in the Four Marks of the church: Nurture, Fellowship, Mission, and Worship. Each
of these areas provides unique opportunities to practice and express stewardship.
Nurture involves the care and growth of individuals, both spiritually and emotionally. In the context of
stewardship, nurturing emphasizes the responsibility to foster spiritual development. This can include teaching,
mentoring, and providing resources for growth in faith. Stewardship in nurture means being mindful of how we
cultivate our own and others' gifts, talents, and spiritual insights. It involves creating environments where
people can thrive, learn, and mature in their faith, ensuring that the community is built up and individuals are
supported in their journey.
Fellowship refers to the building of relationships within the Christian community. Stewardship in fellowship
involves fostering a sense of unity, love, and support among believers. It includes sharing time, resources, and
talents to strengthen the community and ensure that all members feel valued and included. It also involves being
attentive to the needs of others, offering support, encouragement, and practical help, and ensuring that the
community reflects the love and hospitality of Christ.
Mission as part of stewardship encompasses the call to serve others, both locally and globally. It involves the
responsible use of our resources to support outreach efforts including house churches, marks groups, and
benevolences. This includes financial support for missionary activities, volunteering time and skills, and
advocating for justice and mercy. We believe whenever possible, the church’s mission should be face-to-face
and corporate, as this helps build fellowship and gives increased strength to our work. But mission also
celebrates the outreach and giving of time as individuals.
Worship is a central aspect of Christian life where believers express their reverence and devotion to God.
Stewardship in worship involves the responsible use of time, talents, and resources to honor and glorify God.
This can include offering financial support for the church's ministries, participating in worship services, and
using one's talents in music, teaching, or other areas to enhance the worship experience.
Integrating stewardship into these Four Marks: Nurture, Fellowship, Mission, and Worship encourages believers
to view every aspect of their lives as an opportunity to honor God and serve others. Stewardship is not just
about financial management but encompasses personal growth, community building, outreach, and worship.