Putting Our Faith in Action -
Live a God-Pleasing Life!

       As Christians, we are stewards or managers of all the gifts God has given us. This is quite a task, frankly, that we, on our own, are incapable of carrying out. Yet we don't have a choice; all Christians are called to be stewards. We are not left on our own, though. The God who calls us equips us as well.
       "May the God of peace…equip you with everything
       good for doing his will, and may he work in us
       what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ,
       to who be glory for ever and ever. Amen"
                                                         (Hebrews 13:20-21)
       Faith is the foundation of our stewardship. It is only through faith that we can please God, and it is only by faith in Christ's mighty power within us that we are able to do the works God has prepared for us to do.
       If we are to be stewards living a God-pleasing life, we must follow the path of discipleship that Jesus lays out before us. We are called to serve, even as Jesus himself "did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many" (Matthew 20:28).
       God-pleasing stewards give generously, even as their Master, Jesus, gave all he had, his very life. Generosity was the hallmark of the early Christians who "shared everything they had…There were no needy persons among them" (Acts 4:32, 34).. Out of thankfulness to our giving others, giving to them as unto the Lord (Matthew 25:40).
       During the month of November we focus on learning and growing and becoming stewards living a God-pleasing life. It is my hope and prayer that you will attend our worship services for this very important and enriching emphasis.
In Christ's service,
Parker