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The Principles of Stewardship: 1. All we have belongs to God. Our blessings are gifts from God, our generous Creator. The Principles of Stewardship: 2. We are lifelong stewards of the gifts with which God has blessed us. The Principles of

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The Principles of Stewardship:

  • 1. All we have belongs to God. Our blessings are gifts from God, our

generous Creator.

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The Principles of Stewardship:

  • 2. We are lifelong stewards of the gifts with which God has blessed us.
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The Principles of Stewardship:

  • 3. God expects us to practice stewardship in ways that glorify God and

that strengthen His earthly Kingdom.

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The Principles of Stewardship:

  • 4. Our stewardship decisions reveal the relative importance of God in our
  • lives. Stewardship greatly impacts the depth of our relationships with

God and the quality of our earthly lives.

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The Principles of Stewardship:

  • 5. As good stewards, we should use our gifts of time, talent and treasure

in those places that best further God’s Kingdom.

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The Principles of Stewardship:

  • 6. Buncombe Street United Methodist Church is a conduit through which

God works.

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The Principles of Stewardship:

  • 7. The practice of stewardship changes hearts and strengthens

relationships with God. Stewardship is a tie that binds us to God.

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How to Give:

  • Form for time, talent & treasure pledge – mailed & in-home by 10/21
  • Online forms for time, talent & treasure pledge – now available
  • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
  • ACH – transfer of funds between banks
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Key Dates:

Sunday, October 27 – Consecration Sunday Sunday, November 24 – Harvest Sunday A Celebration of How God is Working in Our Lives

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Why Do We Need Annual Pledges?

  • Annual pledges support everything we do at BSUMC
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Why Do We Need Annual Pledges?

  • To know what we can

can do, we need to receive pledge commitments

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Why Do We Need Annual Pledges?

  • Our responsibility is to give to God in response to God’s loving

generosity

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Why Do We Need Annual Pledges?

  • The church is a vehicle for accomplishing the work of God
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Why Do We Need Annual Pledges?

  • We give through the church, not to the church
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To Learn More:

  • Visit BuncombeStreetumc.org (Get Involved > Giving)
  • Visit achangeofheart.net
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Online Resources:

  • Becoming a More Faithful Steward of God’s Gifts
  • What is Christian Stewardship?
  • The Principles of Stewardship
  • What The Bible Says About Stewardship
  • How Do I Know What Gifts I Have Been Given? (Spiritual Gifts Survey)
  • How Can I Use My Gifts to Serve God?
  • What Members Are Saying About Stewardship (videos & articles)
  • Recommended Reading
  • Frequently Asked Questions
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