-Manuscript 139, October 21, 1898, "An Appeal for Missions."


2016 STEWARDSHIP
CALENDAR 

April 9   Stewardship Sabbath

Nov. 5   Stewardship Sabbath

GivingFACTS

TOP REASONS FOR
RETURNING TITHE

It's a solid Bible principle 69%

I want to be honest with God 59%

God means so much to me 44%

I value our church organization 35%

The blessing of God when I give 28%

It's a good habit I've formed 21%

My heart goes out to those in need 10%

Good way to compensate ministers 6%


Extracted from
Stewardship Motivations p.14

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Stewardship Jack 's  Corner

Jack's new book is now 
available
at your local ABC.

Tithe envelopes for kids, available in English and Spanish. Order them through AdventSource.

GREETINGS!

This is the first issue of our e-newsletter,
Heart & Treasure.  Through this
resource we will share news and information regarding our common
interest -stewardship.

Please feel free to share this e-newsletter with your church members, pastors, leaders and  anyone who is involved in this great ministry.

Happy Holidays, and God bless!

YOUR HEART, YOUR TREASURE
By John Mathews
 

Money intersects with everything we do in life. It is a common denominator of everyday living. We work for it and spend it. We save it and waste it. Most of our days are consumed by how to obtain it. Money is such a powerful force that it is the number one reason for divorce. 

 

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ADVENTIST ONLINE GIVING
By David Greene
 
AdventistGiving is an online tithe and offering program available at no charge to your church. The North American Division provides AdventistGiving as a solution you can trust. Here are several benefits to keep in mind as your church considers whether to participate in AdventistGiving.

NEWS FROM THE FIELD

On November 15, 2015, the Lake Union Conference hosted a full day of stewardship training at their Union office.  Attendees included, representatives from each local conference. Dr. R. Clifford Jones, President of Lake Region Conference, gave the morning devotional. North American Division Stewardship Director, John Mathews, explained how the world's economy is about borrowing and spending, while the Biblical principle of economy is about saving and investing. Dr. Mathews completed his presentations on how to develop a stewardship program in a local church. Yvonne Collins, Chief Financial Officer of the Lake Region Conference gave the final presentation.


  Stewardship Training Attendees, Lake Union Conference
Stewardship Ministries North American Division
2501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Office 301.680.6432  | Fax  301.680.5135 | [email protected] www.iGiveSDA.org