What do Jesus’ words “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matt 6:21) mean for you, your life, and your faith? How does is affirm? How does it challenge? Throughout stewardship season at Trinity we’re featuring the giving stories of four church members. Here Henry O. Chapman shares why being able to give to Trinity Church is such a special thing for him.
Why Give? Henry O. Chapman writes: Trinity Church has been a critical component of my life for over 25 years. The Congregation and the Rectors have supported my family and me in many untold ways, while encouraging and enhancing our Christian journeys. Despite Jonathan’s assertions that “ Church is free”, I believe in the adage “ There is no such thing as a free lunch”! The least I can do to acknowledge God’s endless munificence and Trinity’s role in helping me realize His grace. I make Trinity Church my Philanthropic Priority for two reasons: community and commitment. There are many different communities Henry O. Chapman & family in the greater Middleburg region neighborhood, schools, work; or garden ,tennis, golf, shooting, foxhunting, book clubs, yoga, and bible study groups, to name just a few. The Trinity community is the most special to me. We all share a love for Jesus , a desire to give thanks for His love and sacrifice and to live Christian lives, as well as the