Stewardship
Six Word Memoirs on Stewardship Legend has it that Hemingway was once challenged to write a story in only six words. His response? “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” Starting in 2006, SMITH Magazine re-ignited the recountre by asking readers for their own six-word memoirs. These have been compiled into several volumes, and some refer to this writing as “American Haiku.” Here are a couple of examples to start you off: “It all belongs to God anyway!" “Stewardship: Heard it all before. Not!” Email your contributions to : stewardship@trinityupperville.org
Six word memoirs “God gave His Son. And you?” “God’s income, God’s assets, My privilege.” “I can’t live on 90%? Hah!” “Stewardship = Leave it a better place.” “Stewardship: Honor your commitment to God.” “Responsibility for what God has given.” “Of Thine own have we given…” “Whencesoever I may give, I shall” “Responsible giving, joyfully celebrating God’s works!” “See the forest for the trees” “Stewardship: just between ourselves and God.” “First check we write each week.” “Growing God’s reign with loving gifts.” “The gift that keeps on giving.” “It is God’s. Give it back.” “It has to hurt a little.” “Do not be afraid to give.” “Just remember what Jesus gave us.” “Count your blessings. Then consider giving.” “Spirituality-- knowing God makes Stewardship easy.” "God didn't give leftovers, do you?" “Give 'til it hurts…Give 'til it feels good” "Because it is all His anyway" "You have plenty; most have none." "Because He gave all for you." "Listen, hear His call to share." "Getting feels good; giving feels better." “Half the world knows only hunger." "Where neither moth nor rust corrupts." "Stewardship is: kindness, caring, and GIVING" Thanks to our contributors: Richard Myers, Jonathan Catherwood, Barbara Augenblick, Alix Coolidge, Katrina Randolph, Lillian Griber, Lou and Bill Kennedy, Ken and Stephanie Reynolds, Ken and Stephanie Knapp, Mark Thompson, Carol Miller, Bob Dale, Beth Rogers, Steve Salley, the Stewardship Committee, and Nine-Word-Drew Colby | FAQ's What percentage of Trinity’s Annual Revenue is derived from pledges? If only 62% of Trinity’s Revenue comes from pledges, where does the balance come from? Does Trinity Church have a large endowment? For 2009, only 10 – 14% of Trinity’s revenue will be derived from endowment-generated investment income. Trinity’s Endowment Fund is managed by an Endowment Committee consisting of three members of Trinity. They are appointed and approved by the Vestry, and serve for a finite term. They meet periodically to review endowment performance and to evaluate conservative market opportunities. How many pledges were received for 2009? May I revise my pledge during the year? How much should I pledge? The Bible does provide us with some guidelines: We are taught to give from our first fruits, not from the amount left-over after we have met our other needs. Through this practice, we honor God and acknowledge that, “All things come of Thee, O Lord, And of Thine own have we given Thee.” Who knows how much I pledge? Although you will receive an acknowledgement of thanks for your pledge from the Stewardship Committee, they will know only that your pledge was received – not the amount of your pledge. A very few people do need to know your pledge amount, so that they can prepare tax documents for you and supply aggregate revenue figures for use in the Budget preparation process. The people who do know your pledge amount include the Parish Administrator, the Parish Administrative Assistant, the Bookkeeper and the Treasurer. Of these four, only the Treasurer and the Administrative Assistant are members of Trinity Church. May I contribute using a Direct Debit or Credit Card? When should I return my pledge card? Please return your pledge card either via mail or by placing it into the offering plate by November 8, 2009. Are there other ways that I can pledge to Trinity Church? | |
