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Stewardship Ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles
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Stewardship is active – an active expression of our faith.
PastoralCare
Study
Inreach
Youth
Adults
Outreach
Service
LiturgyEvangelism
Formation
Stewardship
Mission
Children
Advocacy
Justice
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Faithful stewards know the miracle of God in their lives...
God gives to us beyond measure – all that we have and all that we are
comes from God.
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The call to be stewards of God’s creation is an amazing gift…
We are entrusted with all the world – the fruits of the earth and the fruits of our skill and labor are ours to use.
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This fills us with joy, prompting a desire and need to give back…
We respond in generosity and love – the grace of God’s abundance fills our lives
and demands our generous response.
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God gives to us beyond measure.
We are entrusted with all the world.
We respond in generosity and love.Stewardship
This view makes stewardship fundamental to life in Christ.
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We need to share the FACTS about stewardship.
ormation…all of us must grow in Christ
bundance…coming to know a life of spiritual abundance
ompetence…using our unique gifts to share Christ with others
rust / Truth…speaking the truth
ervice…to bless and enrich their lives and ours
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There is a need for formation at all levels in our congregations…
Newcomers
Leaders
Members
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We need to know who we are and whose we are.
Money
Ambition
Work
Play
Family
God
Sexuality
Money
Work
Play
Family
God Sexuality
Ambition
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Our own formation is the key to knowing God’s call.
Prayer
Meditation
Bible reading
Study
Classes
Small groups
Corporate worship
Taking action on behalf of others
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Every member of the congregation needs to be growing in Christ.
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Formation is a basic part of the church’s mission and requires careful and deliberate effort.
Bible Study
Christian Education—for all ages
Classes
Small Groups
Centering Prayer
Labyrinth
Taize Services
Special Liturgies
Outreach/Advocacy
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It is especially important to incorporate newcomers into formation activities.
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Formation must focus on a clear sense of God’s abundance.
The miracle is this…the more we share, the more we have.-- Leonard Nimoy
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How do we know that God is abundant and wants us to live in this spiritual abundance?
We live in the abundance of creation—a creation that is pronounced “good” by God.
We have Jesus’ promise to us—“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” —John 10:10
We have the ultimate evidence of our worth to God—the gift of Jesus.
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How are we generous?
Congregation of St. AthanasiusChurch of Our Savior
Trinity Church
St. John’s Church
St. Michael’s Church
St. Paul’s Church
St. Peter’s Church
All Saints’ Church
Church of the Messiah
Church of the Ascension
Church of the Epiphany
St. Theodore’s Church
Christ ChurchChurch of the Angels
Church of the Holy Trinity
St. Mary’s Church
St. Matthias’ Church
St. Bede’s Church
St. Stephen’s ChurchSt. James’ Church
St. Agnes’ Church
St. Clement’s Church
Church of the Holy Faith
Christ the Good Shepherd Church
St. Thomas’ Church
St. Jude’s Church
Grace Church
St. Simon’s Church
St. Benedict’s Church
St. Timothy’s Church
Church of the Advent
St. Andrew’s Church
St. Philip’s Church
St. Gabriel’s ChurchSt. Francis’ Church
St. George’s Church St. Nicholas’ Church
St. Alban’s Church
St. Edmund’s Church
St. Cross Church
St. David’s Church
Church of St. Margaret & St. Anne
Church of the Holy Nativity
Church of the Transfiguration
Immanuel Church
Church of the Holy Communion
St. Ambrose Church
St. Anselm’s Church
St. Bartholomew’s Church
St. Columba’s Church
St. Martha’s Church
St. Joseph’s Church
Church of St. Andrew & St. CharlesSt. Gregory’s Church
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
St. Patrick’s ChurchPrince of Peace Church
St. Wilfrid’s Church
Holy Family Church
Emmanuel Church
St. Mark’s Church
Christ the King Church
St. Margaret’s Church
La Iglesia de MagdalenaSt. Aidan’s Church
St. Richard’s Church
St. Martin’s Church
Church of the Redeemer
St. Hilary’s Church
St. Clare’s Church
Faith Church
Pueblo Nuevo de Jesucristo Church
St. Augustine’s Church
St. Luke’s Church
St. Barnabas’ Church
St. Matthew’s Church
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Congregations need to be generous and giving.
How is your congregation doing?
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MSF enables us as a Diocese to reach out locally, nationally, and internationally.
18%
11%
9%
18%
16%
9%
19%
World/Nat'l Cong. Dev. YouthSocial Min. Bishop's O ffice Comm.O ps. & Admin.
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Consider this roadmap for sharing the truth of spiritual abundance.
Teach them
Show them
Tell them
Challenge them
Expect generosity
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Sharing our stories can be a powerful witness to the abundance of God.
What experience do you have of God’s abundance in your own life?
How has it made a difference in your relationship with God and others?
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