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Give
The maturing disciple knows that
everything belongs to God; we are merely
caretakers and managers. In response to God’s
touch in our lives, we offer ourselves joyfully
to others: our time, our talent and our
financial treasures. God has blessed us
abundantly, providing us “with food and
clothing, home and family, daily work, and all I
need from day to day” (Luther’s Small
Catechism). In and through our baptism we
receive and discover our spiritual gifts. The
growing disciple finds ways to unpack and use
those gifts for the sake of Jesus, the church
and the world. Knowing God has entrusted us with
abilities and goods we ask, “How can we use
these resources to love God?” Thus we do not
waste time striving to be rich in things, but to
be rich in love. The maturing disciple is also
maturing in financial stewardship, understands
the biblical concept of the tithe and is growing
in sacrificial and joyful giving toward and
beyond a ten percent response in all areas of
life.
Part of the disciples’
job description is to give freely.
St. John's gives freely
through the following groups:
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