Congregations that approach financial stewardship from a biblical perspective do not view the money Christians give to their church merely as a way to pay its bills. Rather, such congregations see financial contributions as a way to help people grow spiritually in their relationship with God by supporting their church's mission and ministry with a percentage of their incomes.

Our congregation's finance committee has selected the New Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program as a way to teach the biblical and spiritual principles of generous giving in our stewardship education emphasis this year.

New Consecration Sunday is based on the biblical philosophy of the need of the giver to give for his or her own spiritual development, rather than on the need of the church to receive. Instead of treating people like members of a social club who should pay dues, we will treat people like followers of Jesus Christ who want to give unselfishly as an act of discipleship. New Consecration Sunday encourages people toward proportionate and systematic giving in response to the question, "What percentage of my income is God calling me to give?" During morning worship on Consecration Sunday, we are asking our attendees and members to make their financial commitments to our church's missionary, benevolent, and educational ministries in this community and around the world.

Every attendee and member who completes an Estimate of Giving Card does so voluntarily by attending morning worship on Consecration Sunday. We urge people to attend even if they feel strongly opposed to completing a card. The procedure is done in such a way that no one feels personal embarrassment if he or she chooses not to fill out a card.

We will do no home solicitation to ask people to complete cards. During morning worship our guest leader will conduct a brief period of instruction and inspiration, climaxed by members making their commitments as a confidential act of worship.

We will encourage participation in Consecration Sunday events through the Consecration Sunday team and Vestry members. Since we will make no follow-up visits to ask people to complete their cards, we will make every effort to inform, inspire, and commit everyone to attend Consecration Sunday worship.

Thanks in advance for your enthusiastic participation in Consecration Sunday events.

Lee White

Senior Warden

Thank you for remembering Life Ministries Food Pantry. We welcome donations of non-perishable items. Please place them in the basket in the narthex. Other items needed are supplies for babies and mothers (diapers size 3-5, wipes, toothbrushes/paste, personal hygiene items, shampoo and clothing for children).

Sunday

2:00 p.m. AA Meeting

6:00 p.m. AA Meeting

Monday

7:00 p.m. Al-Anon - Library

7:00 p.m. Photo Club

 8:00 p.m.

AA - Stevens Room

Mon/Wed/Fri

10-2 Wolfeboro Senior Center & Meals

Mon & Thurs

4:00 p.m. ASSTG

Mon.- Fri.

7:30 a.m. AA Meeting

Tues. & Fri.

7:45 a.m. Step Aerobics

Tuesday

6:30 a.m. Women's Worship

1:30 p.m. Scrabble Club

5:00 p.m. Weight Watchers

Wednesday

1:00 p.m. Knitting Club

7:30 p.m. Women's AA Group - Chapel

Thursday

7:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study

10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

10-4 Lord & Tailor

5:00 p.m. Dinner Bell

6:30 p.m. AMTP - Stevens Room

Friday

10-4 Lord & Tailor

Fri. & Sat.

8:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous

Saturday

10-1:00 Lord & Tailor Shop

10:00 a.m. AA Meeting

10-3 Blood Drive

8:00 p.m. AA Meeting