Our 3G Network

In that single verse of scripture we find pointers to three of the most important “G” words we need to know: God, Gratitude and Giving.  These three centering points mingle our faith, stewardship and November’s focus on Thanksgiving.

First and foremost is God, the starting point.  Creation, the world and each of our lives begin with God and God’s goodness.  Everything we know, everything we experience, everything we have, and everything we are…are given to us by God.  God is a wonderful, generous and giving God!

Our faith is more deeply grounded when we offer regular Gratitude to God. 

“A Christian has to learn how to give thanks
and indeed to learn it again and again.”
   - Ladislaus Boros

“I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,” says the Psalmist.  If the whole heart is grateful, then our ongoing attitude is that of gratitude.  And yes, we need to remember that again and again.  God desires, deserves and delights in our Gratitude!

Our Stewardship theme is “Rooted in Love…Growing to Give…” Being grounded in God and God’s love by connecting in gratitude leads us by faith to a response of giving. 

Having a deep and meaningful purpose in life can be discovered through giving.  An anonymous thought shared recently is helpful, “We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.”  Life lived in God exudes Gratitude and finds fulfillment in Giving!

These three “G” words: God, Gratitude and Giving are so central to our faith, particularly at this time of year of Thanksgiving and our church Stewardship campaign.

Let us join together as people of faith to offer our gratitude and gifts to God for the coming year of 2021.  Please be a part of our the “3G” network and return your pledge card to the church by Thanksgiving.

In Gratitude,

Rev. Dr. David D. Young
Senior Minister