Support Ministry Team subgroup: Stewardship Committee

 

Last meeting: Aug. 4, 2008

 

Attendees:

Gordy Jeppson

Steve Uslabar

Staff:

Jenell Barth

Pastor Detweiler

Absent:

Sandy Potts

Cindi Ritcey-Fox

Walt Rugland

Rick Sather

John Zweig

 

Items that may require council action: None

 

Important items of information:

*      Discussion: “Giving to God,” by Mark Powell, Pages 107-128

·        Stewardship is our mission – not just a means for funding our mission.

·        Paul’s advice: 14 Biblically-based basic principles on Christian giving, Pages 116-117. Committee suggested that these be used as a basis for stewardship talks or writings.

·        People have various motivations in their giving: Pages 118-125.

Continue reading, “Giving to God,” Pages 129-152 for our Sept. 8 meeting.

 

*      Two variations of a logo for the 2009 stewardship drive were presented to the committee for their review. Following discussion, a decision was made to use the logo depicting characters with legs.

 

*      There are definitely fees charged to the church for credit card transactions. This service will be reviewed in 6 months.

 

*   Dates set for 2009 commitment drive:

“Generation to Generation”

(Presentations will be given at all 5 services at both locations)

o        Sunday, October 19, 2008 – 1st stewardship presentation

o        Sunday, October 26, 2008 – 2nd stewardship presentation

o        Sunday, November 2, 2008 – 3rd stewardship presentation

o        Monday, November 3, 2008 – Leaders dinner at Riverview

o        Sunday, November 9, 2008 – 2009 Commitment/Celebration

 

·         Next meeting date: 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 8, 2008,

Downtown Site, Office Workroom   (Giving to God, pages 129-152)

 

Submitted by:

Jenell Barth