God is so good! While we recognize this has been a difficult year with many challenges, we know that through it all, Christ and the church have been with us, loving us and supporting us. We want to thank you for being a member here and for all you have done and continue to do for Buncombe Street. With God’s love and support, we can confidently look to the future while we continue to listen for His guidance and direction. God has given each of us many gifts and talents. He calls all of us to be disciples and share his love with others. Part of the way we are called to share His love is by being a good steward of the gifts and talents He has given us.
At Buncombe Street, we view stewardship as an opportunity to serve God and further His kingdom through our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. Historically, churches have held “stewardship campaigns” in the fall to create budgets, assign finances to departments, and support missions. And, while that is still true, as we move
forward, we rely less on a specific one-time commitment and look to find opportunities to give back to God what is His throughout the year. This fall, in our stewardship appeal, we invite and encourage you to reflect on the many
gifts and blessings God has placed in your care. Think about what it is to be a good steward, then, with prayer and guidance from God, complete the linked commitment forms to make your promises of Time, Talent, and Treasure, all to the glory of God through Buncombe Street.
Consecration Sunday is November 14, 2021. On Consecration Sunday we will celebrate not only the opportunity to worship, but also the opportunity to share our love for God though our promises of commitment. Prior to November 14, you are
encouraged to complete your commitment forms for both your time and talent and your financial treasure. During the service, you will be invited to place your commitment forms at the altar as you renew your promise to God to be a
good steward of the gifts He has bestowed upon you.
For your convenience, you may submit your commitment forms to the church using one of three options –
1) Pledge online via the BSUMC website or through Realm (linked below)
2) Place your pledge in the offering plate during the worship service of your choice
3) Complete a printed commitment form and return it to the church
God has richly blessed each of us. It is our responsibility as stewards to return to God a portion of that which He has entrusted to our care. Let us give thanks for God’s abundant blessings. We pray that you will respond with thankfulness, gratitude, and a joyful heart when deciding your level of commitment to Him.
