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THE POWER of
Part 1 - Connect
Part 2 - Help Others
Part 3 - Actively Grows in Christ
Part 4 - Nurtures Meaningful Relationship
Part 5 - Give Back to God
"For God so loved the world that He gave...." (John 3:16) This is the nature of God. A magnificent aspect of the character of God is His generosity. He gave us the beauty of Creation. He gave us a free will. He gave us the free gift of eternal life. He gave sacrificially of Himself through Jesus Christ as our only bridge of reconciliation with Him. He gave! And He still gives, and gives, and gives!
Paul quoted Christ in Acts 20:35, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." This aspect of spiritual life change is directly connected to our commitment to faith stewardship of our finances for God's work in the world through His Church. Giving out of our resources is truly a matter of the heart. A heart that is yielded to God does not argue the issue of giving back to God in this way. Paul said in 2 Corinthians 9:7 that a Christian should "...give [financially] as he has made up his mind...." The meaning of this passage is not that Christians have the right to set a certain amount in their stewardship, but that a Christian understands the priority of giving in such a way that it comes automatically and sacrificially for the purposes of the Kingdom.
>> When you give do you give with with expectation or regret?
>> What does God think of the gifts you give?
>> Is God a priority or an after thought?>> Does it hurt to be generous or does it express a deeper love and commitment? |
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My Church Family Prayer
For the uncertainty in the week ahead, I pray God's protection
For the unforeseen challenges you will face, I pray God's strength.
For the people who, through their brokenness and pain, will test your patience and grace, I pray God's wisdom.
And when we gather again as a church family, I pray that I will find you here, thanking God for these and countless other blessings that will surely come. AMEN
Let us pray for you! Confidential
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Important Dates
June 5th - Family Picnic at Veteran's Park, 4pm
June 8-11 - Annual Conference, Buckhannon, WV
June 17-19 - Girl's Chrysalis Flight, Emmaus Community
June 29 - July 2 - Creation Music Festival, Mt. Union, PA
June 30 - July 3 - Boy's Chrysalis Flight, Emmaus Community
July 21-23 - School of Christian Mission, Buckhannon, WV
July 24-29 - PANDAMANIA Vacation Bible School
August 28 - Church Picnic in Tomlinson Park
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Going Deeper ~ Reaching Farther
"First things first. Your business is life, not death.
Follow me. Pursue life."
Matthew 8:22
Living compassionately means to think and act without putting ourselves at the center of the universe, giving up the "It's all about me" Syndrome.To recognize that the whole of existence does not revolve around the little planet I call myself is the beginning of wisdom. Thus wisdom and compassion grow together and find their fulfillment in each other. As we become more compassionate, we gain wisdom; as we become wiser, our compassionate natures are more fully revealed. Compassion reveals the universe in which God lives.
What are my Gifts, Passions and Purpose? Chazown
[pronounced Khaw-ZONE, A Hebrew word meaning dream, revelation or vision]
How can I use my Gift to benefit others? Church Ministry Survey
Ready to Get Started? Let us help. Get Started |
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First United Methodist Church
"Making Disciples ~ Making a Difference"
304 West Fifth Street, Williamstown, West Virginia 26187
www.fumcwilliamstown.net
304.375.6386
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Gifts, Tithes and Offerings
May 22, 2011: $5,071
Avg Wkly Offering $5,204
Year-to-date $109,261 | |
If you have much, give of your wealth; If you have little, give of your heart. |
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