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Generous Thinking
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"That's what I consider true generosity: You give your all, and yet you always feel as if it cost you nothing."
~Simone de Beauvoir
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Generosity is at the heart of Christian discipleship. Generosity is more than just being financially gracious, it is a way of life, a spirit, a grace. Generosity is the way in which Jesus called his followers into the world, pouring out compassion, hospitality, companioning presence, and courageous justice. Through this newsletter and our Generous Disciples webpage, my hope is we can be in conversation about nurturing generosity in our congregations, our communities, our families, and most importantly, ourselves. In this issue of Generosity, I invite you to muse with me on how generosity begins by remembering... ~Rev. Stacy Emerson Pastor, Union Baptist Church, Mystic, CT Stewardship Facilitator, Mission Resource Development American Baptist Churches USA |
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Generosity begins by remembering. And remembering in a certain kind of way. The ancient Israelites depended on, and made an art of, remembering. Throughout the psalms, there is a call to remembrance, to reflect on what God had done in the past-how God had delivered them out of slavery and protected their first-born children and how God split open the sea and swallowed up Pharaoh's army and how God had guided them through the wilderness and fed them on manna from heaven.
"They came, everyone whose heart was stirred, and everyone whose spirit was willing..." ~Exodus 35:21
They came. Everyone whose heart was stirred...
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Generosity is Remembering
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Webinar: How to Lead in Stewardship - Raise More Money with Less Stress
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Stewardship does not have to be the hardest thing you do at church.
Presented by Rev. Margaret Marcuson, this Webinar includes an alternative to non-stop fundraising, convincing people to give more - or simply cutting the budget. It's what you bring to stewardship that you already have and not about learning the latest technique. Marcuson works with churches who want to create a ministry that lasts and clergy who want to have more impact on the people they serve best.
This Webinar, "How to Lead in Stewardship - Raise More Money with Less Stress," was produced by Mission Resource Development, American Baptist Churches USA. This ministry is made possible because of your generous support of United Mission.
View the webinar here
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| Fearless Generosity | | "Fearless Generosity" is a four- week that invites your congregation to consider fearless living, service, sowing and giving. It encourages you to learn and grow together by inviting persons to share their testimonies and by engaging in congregational challenges that can strengthen your ministry throughout the year.
Click here for Judson Press Fearless Generosity |
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Read more about Mission Resource Development's new Stewardship Facilitator at:
Rev. Emerson is new Stewardship Facilitator
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