Author: Rocknage Family

Orthodox
Christian
Stewardship

We are called to live life in continuous thanksgiving for Christ. Thus, our entire perspective on the world is transformed. No longer can we look at the things in our life as anything but a Gift from God. We are being prepared by God to enter into Eternal Communion with Him. The joys we experience are recognized as the fruit of this Communion. Even the very suffering we endure becomes a Gift which prepares us for the “weight of Glory” which is to come!
Our very thanksgiving for this Gift of Christ becomes a life of Stewardship—of caring for this Gift that is not our own. We care for this Gift of Communion with Him by living a life in which we dedicate all that we are—our Time, our Talents, and our Treasures—to God in thanksgiving for all that He has done for us. Thus, when we offer ourselves to the Church, our offering is no longer considered to be “in support” of our local parish, but as an offering of Thanksgiving to God. Our offering is then utilized by God in whatever manner He sees fit, unto His Glory.

Stewardship
Committee

*JUST A REMINDER:
Your commitment is between you and God. Your privacy is very important to us. Only the Priest, Financial Secretary and Assistant have access to the information on this card.

Church name

Christ is in our midst!
Hristos Smedju Nama!

2015 Stewardship Commitment Card

THE
SPIRITUALITY OF
STEWARDSHIP

Church Name and Address

Orthodox Christian Stewardship: Offering Time, Talents & Treasures

Information

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Are you a Baptized and Chrismated Orthodox Christian? Y/N
Would you like information about online giving? Y/N
May we include you on parish e-mail notifications? Y/N

Name

Name of Spouse (if applicable)

Street Address

City/State/Zip Code

Telephone

Cellular Telephone

E-mail Address

Spouse’s E-mail Address

Child(ren) Name(s) (under 18 only)

Time

God has graciously bestowed upon us the entirety of our lives. He has blessed us with 168 hours per week (or roughly a little more than 10,000 minutes/week).
How many of these 168 hours do we offer to Him? Take some time now to consider what you are willing to offer to God in thanks for all He has given you. Remember, time also includes your time in personal prayer and reflection.

I commit to offering:
__________ hours/week
__________ hours/month
to God in thanksgiving for what He has done for me.

Talents

God bestows upon each of us unique and wonderful abilities. Below are listed only a handful of potential talents. Please take some time to consider with what abilities God has blessed you as you fill out this section of the commitment card:
Individual Stewards should use a √
Families should use (H) Husband, (W) Wife, (B) Both, (C) Child

EDUCATION
Bible Study
Adult Religious Education
Intro to Orthodoxy
Publications
Speakers
Bookstore
Library
__ Serbian School
YOUTH
Church School Teacher
Church School Administration
__ Youth Chanting Instructor
__ Youth Choir
Youth Leader
Vacation Church School
Camp Counselor
__ Kolo (Teacher or student)
__ Tambura (teacher or student)
LITURGICAL
Sanctuary & Altar Care
Altar boys / Acolytes
Baking Prosfora
Choir
Reader/Chanter/Stetz
Greeter/Usher
__ Candles
BUILDING & GROUNDS
Garden & Landscape
Plumbing
Electrical
Clean-up
Interior Repairs
Exterior Repairs
__ Roofing
__ Energy Resources
__ Resource Consumption

COMMUNICATIONS
Web site & E-mail
Bulletin & Newsletter
Public Relations
ADMINISTRATION
By-Laws
Computer / Technical
Data Entry
Development / Fundraising
__ Endowment Committee
__ Financial Advisor
Fiscal Mgt / Review
__ Legal Advisor
Office help
MINISTRIES & PROGRAMS
Campus Ministry
Greeters Team
New Member Events
__ Liturgical Text Team
Outreach
Stewardship
Sunday Fellowship / Coffee
Visitation – Hospital
Visitation – Shut-ins
Feed the Hungry
Prison Ministry
Grief Bereavement Group
Disaster Relief Projects
IOCC OCMC Mission Center
__ Seminary Pilgrimage
Seniors Ministry
Couples Ministry
Singles Ministry
__ Men’s Ministry
__ Women’s Ministry
__ Ride Sharing Ministry

God has blessed me/us with these additional talents:
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Treasures

Everything that we have is a blessing from God—all of our abilities, our time, and our treasures. Please take some time to pray about your relationship with God, and consider what you are able to offer in thanksgiving for all He has given you:
I commit to offering:
$_____________ / week / month
to God in thanksgiving for all He has done for me.

What if I/we cannot fulfill our commitment?
If circumstances change and you cannot fulfill your commitment, fear not! We are a loving community, not a tax office. The most important thing is to give from the heart. We are thankful to God for you being a part of this community!