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.
04/10/22 Palm Sunday – John 12:12-16 Stewardship Moment from Pastor William Stewardship in the Gospel Jesus comes into town and the folks want to make him king – the kind of king they want. But Jesus wants to be the king of love and service that the people will imitate in their thoughts, […]
04/03/22 5th Sunday in Lent – John 12:1-8 Stewardship Moment from Pastor William Stewardship in the Gospel Jesus is approaching death and all Judas can think about is the waste of money being spent by Mary in anointing Jesus’s feet. Soon, Jesus will wash Judas’ feet and tell him this is an example […]
03/27/22 4t Sunday in Lent – Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Stewardship Moment from Pastor William Stewardship in the Gospel Jesus’ parable is about a father who loves his sons recklessly, uncontrollably, and extravagantly. He gives more than is deserved, exhibits overwhelming love, and generously welcomes with familial inclusivity – prodigal behavior at its best! […]
03/20/22 3rd Sunday in Lent – Luke 13:1-9 Stewardship Moment from Pastor William Stewardship in the Gospel Jesus’ parable is about spreading manure and giving the tree one last opportunity to bear fruit. Jesus isn’t willing to give up on it just yet. Jesus’ desire is that all people will bear fruit in […]
03/13/22 2nd Sunday in Lent – Luke 13:31-35 Stewardship Moment from Pastor William Stewardship in the Gospel Jesus stays focused on the work he has to do to bring about God’s kingdom. He is unconcerned with Herod, who intends him harm, saying; Let “that fox” know I’ve got work to do and I’m […]
03/06/22 1st Sunday in Lent – Luke 4:1-13 Stewardship Moment from Pastor William Stewardship in the Gospel Jesus spans the chasm between God and humanity. He reconnects us with God and welcomes us into the presence of God in God’s realm. Stewardship in our community God’s realm is not some far away land, […]
Transfiguration Sunday – Luke 9:28-36 Stewardship Moment from Pastor William Stewardship in the Gospel Jesus connects to God through prayer and it changes things. In today’s reading, Jesus’ appearance changes; he beams with the glory of God. But, the key is that Jesus connected to God through prayer, and that connection changed things. Stewardship […]
7th Sunday after Epiphany – Luke 6:27-38 Stewardship Moment from Pastor William Stewardship in the Gospel Jesus tells us that loving our enemy is the action of doing good to or for them. Saying; I love that person, but hate what they are doing, is not what Jesus means. Love is not a feeling, […]
6th Sunday after Epiphany – Luke 6:11-26 Stewardship Moment from Pastor William Stewardship in the Gospel Jesus teaches the crowds that the poor are blessed and the rich are distressed. God’s blessing of grace and love are for the poor and the rich, but the rich act like they don’t need it. Stewardship in […]
5th Sunday after Epiphany – Luke 5:1-11 Stewardship Moment from Pastor William Stewardship in the Gospel After teaching the crowds from Simon’s boat, Jesus turns to Simon to teach him about the fallacy of self-reliance. Simon fished all night without success, but when Jesus tells him to put into deep waters the results are […]
