We keep a quart
jar in a prominent place in our bedroom and put our loose change into it on a
regular basis. When it’s almost full we
take it to the bank and are surprised to discover there’s about $100 that has
magically accumulated!
It’s also
amazing to me that for just over $100 per member/year we are able to fund the
worldwide mission and ministry of the entire United Methodist Church! We may have loose coin offerings for a number
of very worthy ministries in our churches throughout the year, but what are we
teaching our children if we don’t meet our primary commitment to the ministry, done
in our name here in Wisconsin and throughout the world, through our
apportionments?
I invite you to
start now – at the beginning of the year – to find a way to fund your share of
the church’s apportionments. Maybe you
can write a check for the full amount upfront.
Or you may be like many folks who are struggling to make ends meet and
the most you can give are a few coins each week. Start now and when that jar is full, you’ll
be amazed at how much you’ve saved!
If you don’t
have children or grandchildren at home, invite a child or two from your church
to help you count it. And, if you wish,
involve those children in giving the gift the following Sunday in a special
envelope marked for apportionments.
For many wonderful stories of how these gifts are used for the ministry
of Christ and the glory of God, go to www.umcgiving.org. For more resources to help you and
yours meet your financial goals this year visit:
-- by Rev. Jean Ehnert Nicholas, WI Ann Conf
God Is Still In Control!
Miss Lladale Carey
Web Content Producer
www.umcgiving.org
lcarey@umcom.org
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