Fruit, Faith, and the Circle of Life

We are in the midst of a month-long Stewardship sermon series called, “A Season of Growth”. The Biblical perspective is very clear to those of us with eyes of faith - we are stewards and recipients of gifts, not owners.

As we reflected this past Sunday, money is one of the gifts we receive. Stewardship is certainly more than how we deal with our money, but it is never less than that. Stewardship has to do with our total life response, which includes our care for all of the gifts entrusted to us. As you consider your pledge for the coming year of 2022, please put on a Christ-like lens to help you see how he might want you to respond.

Our needs for the coming year are significant as we seek to grow through and beyond the current pandemic. Your growth in giving will help the Neighborhood Church be fruitful and faithful in all the ministries God calls us to offer and share.

This coming Sunday’s theme is “The Circle of Life”. You see, we are all part of it and our contributions, combined with those of others, allows for something greater than any of us could do alone. This can be A Season of Growth for our beloved church. Together, we can plant seeds of faith and funds – allowing God to give the growth.

We are reaching and teaching with our life’s example when we share our gifts generously and joyfully. This year share in A Season of Growth! May the gifts of God given so abundantly amaze and bless you so that in turn you can be a blessing as you complete the circle of receiving and giving.

Faithfully, Fruitfully, Growth-fully and Gratefully,

Rev. Dr. David D. Young
Senior Minister

This piece originally appeared in The Wave on November 3, 2021.