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Called to Use Our Gifts
Board of Stewardship
What have I been blessed with?
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Perhaps you or your family has been blessed financially? What should I do? Obviously, the answer to this question is going to be about stewardship. The Stewardship Committee has a relationship with SFC Estate Planning to provide St. John’s members with a resource to create a plan or review your current plan. This helps prevent confusion for family members when a loved one dies. It also helps members who would like to leave a legacy to support future ministry.
“But mom,” the little voice asked me. “What should I do?” Whether you’re a small child fighting boredom, a senior in high school choosing a college, or a full-fledged adult making choices for your family, it’s common to ask for help. Many times a little self-reflection goes a long way.
Volunteer
Our Leadership Team structure evenly distributes the work so that no one is overtasked, and so members are needed to serve on various Leadership Teams throughout this campaign. All St. John’s members are asked to look for opportunities to serve. You do not need to wait to be invited to serve—please contact Mark Naumann at (414) 331-0725 or mnaumann@wi.rr.com for information on team roles and responsibilities. If you are asked to serve, please accept the invitation!
JOYFULLY RESPOND
Everyone will have the opportunity to prayerfully consider a gift. During the coming weeks, many giving ideas and options will be shared. Our approach to giving is always Gospel based—a heartfelt and willing response flowing from God’s grace.
Board of Stewardship
The Stewardship Committee is also looking to help with people in a more immediate way. Thanks to electronic giving, members have multiple avenues to give weekly or monthly offerings. The committee is also exploring other opportunities to give.
What is my calling?
In addition to the offerings we give, we have each been given a calling. For some of us, that is a “real” call, such as our teachers and pastors. But I’m always reminded of the hymn “Hark, the Voice of Jesus Crying” when it lists different ways we can serve. If you can’t preach like Paul, you can still tell others about Jesus. Maybe your calling is to “lead the little children to the Savior’s waiting arms.” If you can’t be a “watchman” on the front line, maybe you can be “like faithful Aaron, holding up the prophet’s hands.”
Take a look at your strengths and ask yourself, “How can I help ministry at St. John’s?” Can you assist with clerical duties? Can you help with nursery, Sunday School or Pioneers? Can you make meals or pull weeds? Can you write letters encouraging shut-ins or people going through medical treatments?
