The mission of the Stewardship Committee, is to evoke and promote
the expression of Christian faith in daily living; to teach the
Christian use of money; to diffuse knowledge of the congregation's
local, national, and world-wide ministries; and to lead all its
members to higher levels of proportionate giving for the Lord's
work. This committee shall also be responsible for the annual Every
Member Response and other congregational efforts which lead to informed
and grateful giving.
| The General Fund |
| • Uses the
white offering envelopes |
| • Pays for
the day-to-day operating expenses (utilities, salaries, etc.) |
| • Giving records
for this fund run from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31
of each year |
| • Has an annual
Pledge Drive every Fall (Oct/Nov) |
| |
| The Building Fund |
| • Uses the
yellow offering envelopes |
| • Pays for
the monthly mortgage and capital improvements |
| • Giving records
for this fund run from June 1 to May 31 of
each year |
| • Has an annual
Pledge Drive every Spring (April/May) |
| |
| Automated Giving |
Tired of using your offering
envelopes? Using checks or cash? Trying to make up for Sundays
you miss? Then LCM’s Free Automated Giving Program is
for you!
If interested, please call the church office and speak with
Sandy or pick up a brochure on the Welcome Center. |
Years ago when I heard the term Stewardship,
I thought it meant participating in committees, working on projects
in and for the church, and just being involved. I never realized
that Stewardship included financial commitment.
Janet and I were Methodist since
1963, attending Methodist churches in the communities where we
lived. We decided four years ago that we needed a change and started
looking for churches in our immediate area. We visited LCM previously
and decided to check it out. Let me tell you, we looked no further!
LCM had everything we were looking for, a great Pastor, great
music and great people. We decided to make a commitment and join
LCM.
During our membership classes, Stewardship was
brought up and I said, “It includes WHAT?” That is
how I found out that financial support is part of Stewardship.
To bring this to a close, LCM does not operate
on faith alone, nor can it operate on members just giving of their
time. It takes a financial commitment from each one of us.
In Christ,
Lee Edmunds
Are you writing a check to Jewel or Dominick’s
at the check-out? Why do that when you can purchase certificates
on Sunday and write your check to LCM instead. Just by doing this,
the church is benefitting.
Stop by in the Fellowship Hall to see what other
certificates are available. How about Home Depot or Menard’s
if you’re doing home improvements? We always have J.C. Penny,
Olive Garden, Chili’s, Speedway and many more.
God bless,
Laurie Goranson |
