Yesterday in worship, our liturgist Bill Rupp, led us in this prayer of dedication for our offering:
“Lord, these gifts we bring are not payment for services rendered. They are not dues for being part of this church. We know that you have made us with a purpose and we now freely give in our personal response to that purpose. Continue to work your purpose through us. Make us your hands, outstretched on purpose. Amen”
It really struck me that this is exactly what stewardship is all about. Of course the church needs money to operate and do all the things we are trying to do, but it’s really all about PURPOSE. God’s purpose. Our purpose serving God. We’re not trying to earn anything here. It’s about how we can serve.
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