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NUGGETS of WISDOM…
- The first mission box was a cradle.
- Either you are a missionary or a mission field.
- Stewardship is chiefly a way to deepen living, not heighten giving.
- The true test of a man is not how much money he makes but what he makes of his money.
- Christian service is love in work clothes (Try them on for size.)
Preschool Parents are invited to Parenting Workshop…
The Board of Evangelism and Parish Fellowship is planning to hold another parenting workshop with the preschool parents. This will be a six part program. This program will be presented after the holidays. Please contact one of these people for more information:
Diane Madoerin 515-832-1496
Kathy Pagel 515-832-4274
Linda Peterson 515-832-2472
Lorna Rebhuhn 515-832-2497
What is St. Paul’s Endowment Fund?
This fund will allow people to designate mission and ministry projects they want to support in their lifetimes, as well as when they go home to heaven. The endowment fund provides a means for us, as Christian stewards, to demonstrate and express in a tangible way our deep gratitude for God’s many gifts and blessings to us. A gift to the endowment fund is a reflection of our faith and Christian love over and above our normal regular support of the ongoing mission and ministry of our church.
Everything we have is a gift on loan from God to be used for the benefit of his creation and to build relationships with the other stewards or wardens of God’s creation.
The things we receive in this life are not ours to keep. They are ours to use, then to pass on to those who follow after us.
Helping Hands
Do you want to make a real difference in someone’s life? Or, could you use a little help with some chore that would get done faster if you had an extra pair of hands to help? We would like to talk to you. Please contact any board of Evangelism member if you’ld like to participate in our Helping Hands Program.
A Life Quote (from Lutherans for Life)
“When you experience spiritual depressions, the answer is clear: Put your hope in God. Be faithful in getting to worship. Open your Bible daily and you will find the answers for your questions. Pray a lot. Attend the Lord’s Supper and feel His divine presence. Gather with your Christian friends and you will see what a gift Jesus Christ has given you in His Church.” Rev. Steve Kramer, speaker on the “Christian Crusaders” radio program This “Life Quote” is from Lutherans For Life
Stewardship
God never abandons us, but we can choose to turn away from Him. In spite of the good things and miracles Jesus did on earth, many rejected Him, crying, “Crucify Him!” Whenever we refuse to deny ourselves and follow Him we reject the Savior as well. When our focus is on ourselves, we push God out of our lives. Thanks to God for this undeserved and unfathomable gift through Christ; He has given us eternal life.