Stewardship is complicated, but not really. It is about recognizing God created everything and entrusts all that goodness in our care.
Each week, our pastor listens to the assigned gospel for the good news as it applies to the above definition of stewardship.
In about 175 words, he suggests where we might find stewardship in the gospel, in our community, and how we can put it into practice.
It is not really as boring as that sounds. Read one, or two; you might come away feeling the good news.
03/26/23 Fifth Sunday in Lent – John 11:1-45 Stewardship Moment from Pastor William Stewardship in the Gospel Those who came with Mary and Martha to Lazarus’ grave were weeping with sorrow for the sisters’ loss. When he saw this outpouring of love, Jesus was greatly disturbed and deeply moved. When people are emotionally […]
03/19/23 Fourth Sunday in Lent – John 9:1-41 Stewardship Moment from Pastor William Stewardship in the Gospel The blind man is given sight. And the church kicks him out. When Jesus hears of this, he goes to find the man to make certain the man understood he was accepted by God and was […]
03/05/23 Second Sunday in Lent – John 3:1-17 Stewardship Moment from Pastor William Stewardship in the Gospel Nicodemus asks Jesus how one can be born into the Spirit (breath) of God. He envisions a worldly birth, but Jesus is speaking about a life-changing birth where one is filled with the breath of God. […]
03/12/23 Third Sunday in Lent – John 4:5-42 Stewardship Moment from Pastor William Stewardship in the Gospel Jesus asks a woman for a drink of water and ends up offering her “a spring of water gushing up to eternal life.” The Samaritan woman couldn’t contain her excitement, she told everyone what Jesus did […]
02/26/23 First Sunday in Lent – Matthew 4:1-11 Stewardship Moment from Pastor William Stewardship in the Gospel The devil tempts Jesus, trying to erase God’s recent claim of him as Beloved Son (3:13-17). The devil recognizes this challenge to his ministry and strikes immediately to thwart that challenge. But Jesus has none of […]
02/19/23 Transfiguration of Our Lord – Matthew 17:1-9 Stewardship Moment from Pastor William Stewardship in the Gospel At Jesus’ transfiguration, God speaks from a bright cloud; This is my son, listen to him! Wow! If Jesus being transfigured didn’t get our attention, maybe God speaking will do it. Stewardship in our community Why […]
02/12/23 6th Sunday after Epiphany – Matthew 5:21-37 Stewardship Moment from Pastor William Stewardship in the Gospel Some declare this week’s teachings of Jesus to be about adultery and divorce, but in reality, he is teaching about proper marital love and honor. Jesus teaches that being part of God’s kingdom means loving others […]
02/05/23 5th Sunday after Epiphany – Matthew 5:13-20 Stewardship Moment from Pastor William Stewardship in the Gospel Jesus teaches that to be part of God’s kingdom means to do good works and let our light shine so glory is given to God. Stewardship in our community Many people in our community do good […]
01/29/23 4th Sunday after Epiphany – Matthew 5:1-12 Stewardship Moment from Pastor William Stewardship in the Gospel Jesus teaches his disciples (students) that to be part of God’s kingdom brings happiness. Jesus welcomes into his kingdom those who lack the spirit of life lived beyond themselves. When we accept his invitation, we will […]
01/22/23 3rd Sunday after Epiphany – Matthew 4:12-23 Stewardship Moment from Pastor William Stewardship in the Gospel Jesus calls on the people to “Repent for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” (v17) Jesus brought near, God’s way of goodness for all. Jesus brought near, God’s way of loving unconditionally. Jesus brought near, […]
