Generosity
Cultivating Contentment
Jesus said, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” – John 10:10
What steals our contentment? What keeps us from feeling fulfilled, or even safe?
Instead of building contentment, certain mindsets and choices actually steal contentment: worry, materialism, and apathy. Contentment grows in the soil of trust, gratitude, and generosity.
Contentment is a grounded confidence
- that God's provision is trustworthy,
- that we do not need to possess more or control more to experience God's peace and abundance, and
- that our wealth and resources are a blessing from God to be used to bless others.
On Sunday, October 11th, we’ll begin our generosity series “Cultivating Contentment”. During this three-part series, we’ll explore three classic passages from the Gospels where Jesus teaches us how to cultivate contentment in our lives. Contentment isn't something we find or buy or achieve. It is something we learn that bears good and lasting fruit.
You can download prayer card and we hope you will it use over the coming weeks. As you use it, along with our other resources, ask God how you are being called to grow in your journey of contentment and generosity.
Then, on Estimate of Giving Sunday, October 25th, you’re invited to complete and bring your Estimate of Giving Card. This act goes far beyond numbers and budgets. It’s a tangible expression of our trust in God and of the connection between contentment, gratitude, and generosity.
Thank you for making time for this season of growth, in person or online, as we discover how to Cultivate Contentment. It’s exciting to be on this journey of growth together with you!
Series Materials:
Download the Estimate of Giving Card
Download the Series Information Card
Personal Growth Plan
The Personal Growth plan is essentially just a paper calculator to quickly calculate the percentage your household is giving.
This is a tool designed to help you find your current income and the percentage that your giving represents and then prayerfully consider taking the next step towards a tithe or whichever level God is leading you to give.
Generosity Stories
Throughout this series we will highlight in worship stories of God's surprising abundance. We will post those videos here after worship each week.
Generosity Testimonies Coming Soon!
Are you ready to take the next step?
If you feel ready to take the next step in your giving and have answered the question "Lord, where do you want me to be in my giving?", then select one of the options below to fill out an estimate of giving card!
You can either download a pdf version of the card, fill it out, and return it to the church office, OR fill out the online form and have your estimate of giving sent directly to the church finance office. As always, your information will remain confidential and only our church finance administrator will see your information.
Fill out your Estimate of Giving Card online here
Download the Estimate of Giving Card