Stewardship
Why Give to All Saints'
We are a growing church and we are living the mission to be responsible stewards of the Church: to wisely use God-given human resources, abilities and relationships; share material resources we hold and give them in service, justice and compassion; and provide for future generations.
Why give your money and time to All Saints’? Read on to hear from, and in their own words, parishioners at All Saints'.
When Bonnie ask me to speak today, I said sure without hesitation. And then I realized how many people would be here and I got a bit nervous. And I started thinking that Morgan, My three-year-old, would be dressed like a sheep, and probably wandering from the flock. And there was no way I could speak AND manage her at the same time. To read more click here....
I've been in the Church all my life. I’ve been Presbyterian, Baptist, Presbyterian, and Swedish Covenant – followed by more Presbyterian. About fifteen yeas ago I eventually came to my senses -- quite literally -- in the music and liturgy of the Episcopal Church, and about six years ago my wife Maureen and I started coming here. To read more click here.....
One of my favorite novels is Shoeless Joe by WP Kinsella, the novel upon which the popular movie "A Field of Dreams" is based. In this quirky, rich masterpiece, the odd character of a carnival barker is introduced to the young ten-year-old daughter of an Iowa farmer. She hears his strange call. To read more click here.....
The first thing to know about me and stewardship is that I am a “saver” and reluctant to be parted from my savings. I am forever saving for a rainy day – and even when one comes along, I am concerned that a rainier one just might be on the way.
So… there was a time, soon after we came to All Saints’ that I would have had to stand up here and say “I give money to All Saints’ because Dave makes me.” To read more click here....
The short answer is THE PRESENCE OF GOD, but the story doesn’t end there.
I see the presence of God in our patrons and volunteers on Tuesday nights. A few weeks ago, one of our patrons told me his story. He said, “I started coming here about 3 or 4 years ago. I ain’t got nothing, but the people here are real nice. I used to have lots: I was a cop at the railroad, I had a wife, a house, two cars and a boat,..... To read more click here....