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Generosity is the act of giving away what’s not ours, with joyful hearts. Stewardship is about more than money. But it is about money. Your use of money and your other possessions are an important part of your discipleship as followers of Jesus.1 It’s probably why there are 2,350 references in the Bible related to the topic-it obviously matters to God! At Grace we believe money is the chief rival god and our failure to address that issue sacrifices the spiritual well-being of our people.2 While many people would like to be (more) generous, they simply can’t. It’s as important to focus on the 90% (management issue) as it is to address the 10% (giving principle) when it comes to our money and stuff. While time and talent are important, our treasure leads the way.
Financial Coaching
Did you know that 7 out of 10 families in Anoka County are one paycheck away from being homeless?3 Do you have debts that are weighing you down? Has the economy or an illness put you in a financial hole? Grace offers confidential help from trained financial coaches who can assist you in: planning and tracking spending; developing a debt reduction plan; and digging out of a tough financial situation on the way to having a margin with your finances. It starts with a simple form that begins the process. For more information, contact Pastor Karri at 763-421-6520 x105 or
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Grace Endowment (Foundation)
An ad hoc group is forming to begin discussions about a possible foundation that could offer grants, provide a place for endowment gifts, and address local and global needs, apart from the normal church operating budget. If you’d like more information or would like to be involved, contact Pastor Karri at 763-421-6520 x105 or
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1 From the ELCA Make It Simple program “Stewardship 101: A Resource for Stewardship Education and Response” 2010
2 From Dick Towner article “Why Church Leaders Should Be Concerned About Financial Stewardship” 2005
3 From Anoka County article “Heading Home: Be part of Something Big” 2008
Keep it Simple - Discovering Joy in Simplicity
We continue to journey to lives of simplicity and generosity. How do you Keep It Simple? Our Make It Simple Stewardship Teaching in January and February, was a great way to start the new year. It's been six months since our sermon series, which helped us think about how the Holy Spirit works in our lives and hearts as we seek simplicity and generosity. It's check-in-time to see how we're doing in our journey. It's a journey that involves prayer and community. Our prayer hasn't changed and the conversation continues.
Our Keep It Simple challenge starts with this thought: “What is your life purpose? Why do you exist? Do you exist simply to consume as much as you can and get as much pleasure as you can while you are here on this earth, or do you have a higher purpose? How do you understand your life purpose- your vision or mission or calling? And are you spending your money in ways that are consistent with this life purpose? The answers to these questions are very important.” - Pastor Adam Hamilton, page 37 in “Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity”
Read the book – a limited number of copies are still available from the church office! Get yours if you missed out in February!!
“Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity” book by Adam Hamilton – the book our sermon series and Keep It Simple Gatherings are based on. Available for $10 here at church; or online (hardcopy or e-book); or at local Christian bookstores.
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Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust