Stewardship Corner HOW MUCH SHOULD I GIVE TO MY CHURCH? True Stewardship is giving back to Christ’s Church (for the perpetuation of God’s work) a percentage of your financial resources – in proportion to the blessings you have received. The amount each family gives will be different, because the resources of each family are different. Give in proportion to what you have been given; but give sacrificially.
It is recommended that each parishioner review the cost of operating the Church before submitting their pledge. Remember; most Greek Orthodox parishes require an average of $20 per week from each family ($1,040 annually) to maintain an Orthodox Church with active ministries. This is only a recommendation, the Holy Trinity Stewardship program has no set minimum. The Bible encourages tithing as a guideline for giving. Tithing is when one gives cheerfully and voluntarily 10% of one’s annual income for the glory and support of His Church. If you cannot give 10%, begin at 2 or 3% and challenge yourself to increase the percentage each year. God will honor your commitment. God will provide. My heart is overflowing with joy and gratitude! It has truly been my honor to get the ball rolling again on the wheelchair accessibility ramp project. These past few months have been a testament to the love, kindness and generosity of the Holy Trinity family. The success of Yia Yia’s Attic, dinner at Table 32 and the pizza buffet and auction at Buffalo Alice could only have been possible with all of your love and support. A special thank you to all of you who donated to this project. Especially the generous donors who donated $20,000; $5,000; $2,000 and $1,000! Your generosity is a blessing and inspiration to us all. Together we raised over $35,000!! Combined with what we have raised up to now, we can finally make our goal of having a wheelchair accessible ramp become a reality! Let us always remember to keep our love for God, our church and each other at the center of all we do and we’ll be unstoppable!! With love, Julie Konidas Summer 2021
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