Stewardship
Stewardship is a Christian’s way of living. It is everything we are, everything we do, every dollar we spend. Every moment we live. It is all this because we live in God’s creation, we are a part of God’s creation and we have been named stewards of God’s creation.
As the year 2008 is coming to a close, we ask each person to prayerfully consider thier pledge to St. Jacob's for the year 2009.
Why Should I Pledge?
"Give as God has blessed you!" All faith communities ask people to give in one away or another. In our tradition, we believe that the pledge is a faith commitment - a tangible way to translate our beliefs into action. In making a pledge, we make a promise; the congregation and those we serve beyond our selves count on that promise. Thus pledge income determines how the Council plans and implements the annual parish operating budget.
What Is A Faithful Pledge?
From biblical times to the present day, the tithe (10% of your income) is a standard of giving that has had special significance for God’s people. The move toward tithing can come as a transforming experience in the way you think about money. We encourage giving intentionally the proportion of our income to God’s work that represents a meaningful commitment, one that entails a personal risk and reflects our faith that God provides for all our needs. This year we are asking members to consider making at least a 1% increase in their annual giving.
For more information, please open the attachment titled Pledge Information. Also, pledge cards can opened through the Pledge Card attachment.
