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NEW THIS WEEK, JUNE 29, 2009

A Catechism of Creation
Episcopal ChurchThis is the mother lode of resources for teaching about creation from a mainstream Christian perspective. Prepared by the Episcopal Church’s Committee for Science, Technology & Faith, this resource contains meaty sections on Theology of Creation, Creation & Science, and Caring for Creation. It’s also backed up with Bible study and preaching resources. Click here for “A Catechism of Creation,” from the Episcopal Church.

Lectionary Reflection: Traveling Light
Jesus sent out his Sharron Lucasdisciples with instructions to carry very little – advice that many of us in North America would find impossible. “Relying upon the kindness and goodness of our fellow human beings is not something we do too well in our culture. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide for ourselves and those we love.” Click here for “Traveling Light.” It’s this week’s lectionary reflection from Pastor Sharron Reissinger Lucas. Click here to read her archived columns.

Stewardship from the LectionaryELCA Stewardship from the Lectionary
-- from ELCA Stewardship Resources
Looking for a way to put more stewardship into your preaching? Here is a great help -- a weekly commentary that highlights stewardship aspects in the weekly lectionary texts.

New! "A Stewardship Minute"
- a new article every month about stewardship, from Parish Publishing, LLC.
June 2009:
In tough times, when we are conflicted and pulled in many directions it difficult to see a clear path in life, so we often become ambivalent. And we know it; we feel compelled to do something about it, but somehow we can’t because we don’t see a clear path towards doing what is right.
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The Attributes of a Biblically Generous Church
Center for Christian Stewardship“Ten attributes seem to capture the essence of generosity across many different communities of faith. It may surprise some that tithing is not one of the attributes considered.” Yes, it does surprise. Click here for “The Attributes of a Biblically Generous Church,” from the United Methodist Church’s Center for Christian Stewardship.

 

Practice the Five Principles of Stewardship
Crosswalk.com“Quantity of money is not important to God. Therefore, in determining winners and losers in God's economic system, it is the quality of financial management, not the quantity of finances that matters most. Godly financial stewardship is a matter of how, not how much.” Sounds intriguing, huh? Click here for “Practice the Five Principles of Godly Stewardship, from Crosswalk.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
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I HAVE SOMETHING THAT BELONGS TO YOU

The Stewardship of Life Institute is I Have Something That Belongs To Youpleased to make available a 12-session stewardship course to promote holistic giving in your congregation. Written by the Rev. Foster R. McCurley, the course is designed to inspire and educate Christians to have a closer walk with Christ.

THE HOWS AND WHYS OF
MONEY LEADERSHIP

Wow! Here's a free, seven-part curriculum for How & Whyleaders who want to plumb the depths of their congregation's financial soul. It covers attitudes about money, congregational finances, leadership, money and theology and other topics. A real gem for congregations that find themselves stuck and don't know how to get going. Developed cooperatively by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Alban Institute and Lilly Endowment, it was principally written by Mark Vincent, lead partner for Design for Ministry, a consulting firm in Wisconsin.

  
 
   
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