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Below you can find our Financial Stewardship Commitment Pledge Cards & our Time & Talents Form for 2025, available to fill out online or print out.
What Do I Bring to Christ’s Table ?
“You need my hands, full of caring, through my labors to give others rest and
love that keeps on loving.”
What do you bring to Christ’s table? True, this packet contains a pledge form, asking for
a monetary pledge. Also, it contains a Time and Talents form, asking you to help with chores or
add your voice to the church’s mission. Chip in! Step up! Chime in! Be a cheerful giver! It can
be a little daunting. In fact, it can be a trifle annoying and maybe even make one sigh and say,
“Well, it’s only once a year.”
Hang-on. It’s year-round. And that’s good news! (Be sure to read the new
Theology of Stewardship below, approved by the Session just this month.)
Your presence is the most important gift you bring to Christ’s table. As we sit together,
we sit as equals. As time passes we change, but through shared nurture change can be growth.
In fellowship we can know that we are gathered into a loving community. Together in mission
we make a difference that we cannot make alone. And in worship—in shared reverence,
lamentation, and joy—we are present to God, to each other, and to ourselves. Being there
together is enough. Being there is more than enough. Being there is the whole deal.
Everything.
Stewardship begins and ends with our certainty that we are in the right place. This shore
on which we stand is the right place for us to be.
Dedication Sunday for pledges and Time and Talent forms will be November 10. You may
complete and submit your forms online through the links below, or fill out a
paper copy and send it to the church office. Thank you for your prayerful consideration.
A Theology of Stewardship
Trinity Presbyterian Church
October 2024
Matthew 25:35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something
to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you
looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
Trinity Presbyterian Church’s core belief statement, “What Is God Saying to Trinity” calls us to total
commitment to a life in Christ by saying. “We believe that the church is more than an institution; it is the
household of God. As members of this household, we are a priesthood of believers - called, gifted, and enabled
by the Holy Spirit to make Christ’s presence known, breaking down human barriers and working, through
servant ministry, for peace, justice, freedom, and human fulfillment. As disciples of Christ Jesus, we respond to
this call with total commitment.”
Because of our total commitment to a life in Christ and Christ’s body, our stewardship is not confined to just
one season of the year, but is a year-round calling. This integrated approach to stewardship helps create a
balanced and faithful Christian life, rooted in gratitude, responsibility, and love. All aspects of our lives,
including our time, talents, financial resources and spirituality, are stewardship, and how we use these gifts in
helping our community and world shows our commitment to our God and each other.
Trinity embeds stewardship in the Four Marks of the church: Nurture, Fellowship, Mission, and Worship. Each
of these areas provides unique opportunities to practice and express stewardship.
Nurture involves the care and growth of individuals, both spiritually and emotionally. In the context of
stewardship, nurturing emphasizes the responsibility to foster spiritual development. This can include teaching,
mentoring, and providing resources for growth in faith. Stewardship in nurture means being mindful of how we
cultivate our own and others' gifts, talents, and spiritual insights. It involves creating environments where
people can thrive, learn, and mature in their faith, ensuring that the community is built up and individuals are
supported in their journey.
Fellowship refers to the building of relationships within the Christian community. Stewardship in fellowship
involves fostering a sense of unity, love, and support among believers. It includes sharing time, resources, and
talents to strengthen the community and ensure that all members feel valued and included. It also involves being
attentive to the needs of others, offering support, encouragement, and practical help, and ensuring that the
community reflects the love and hospitality of Christ.
Mission as part of stewardship encompasses the call to serve others, both locally and globally. It involves the
responsible use of our resources to support outreach efforts including house churches, marks groups, and
benevolences. This includes financial support for missionary activities, volunteering time and skills, and
advocating for justice and mercy. We believe whenever possible, the church’s mission should be face-to-face
and corporate, as this helps build fellowship and gives increased strength to our work. But mission also
celebrates the outreach and giving of time as individuals.
Worship is a central aspect of Christian life where believers express their reverence and devotion to God.
Stewardship in worship involves the responsible use of time, talents, and resources to honor and glorify God.
This can include offering financial support for the church's ministries, participating in worship services, and
using one's talents in music, teaching, or other areas to enhance the worship experience.
Integrating stewardship into these Four Marks: Nurture, Fellowship, Mission, and Worship encourages believers
to view every aspect of their lives as an opportunity to honor God and serve others. Stewardship is not just
about financial management but encompasses personal growth, community building, outreach, and worship.