My Christian Stewardship 2027
My Christian Stewardship 2027 Forms
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Stewardship Letter – November 2026
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Each year in November, St. Paul’s turns its attention to the subject of Christian stewardship. Stewardship is the free and joyous activity of the child of God and God’s family, the Church, in managing all of life and life’s resources for God’s purposes. Through this attention we hope to encourage good stewardship decisions by our individual members and practice good stewardship in our life together as a congregation.
Our theme for this year’s stewardship emphasis comes from Jesus’ words to us in Matthew 25:21 – “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much.” The sermon on November 15 will expand on this theme.
When thinking about your financial giving for the coming year, please consider the Biblical wisdom of setting aside a portion of your time and income for God’s work through the church, often called a “tithe.” Percentage giving is an excellent way to “give as the Lord has given to you” (Deut. 16:17). Many of us know the blessings of giving ten percent or even more. Please prayerfully consider where God is leading you with regard to your financial gifts to His kingdom work at St. Paul’s.
Regarding your giving of time and talents, we ask you to please consider participating in one or more of the Service Opportunities listed on the separate page. All of us serve the Lord in our homes, jobs and communities through our various vocations, but serving through the church meets important needs and brings unique blessings. Please consider adding or continuing a commitment of service to your schedule, and let us know of your intention.
To indicate these giving intentions for the coming year, we ask that you please fill out and return a My Christian Stewardship 2027 form by November 29. You may place it in the offering box during one of our upcoming worship services, drop it off in the office, send it via mail, or email it to our Business Manager, Vic Poore, at the following address: (Businessmanager@stpaulsfallschurch.org). Only the Business Manager will see the financial pledge information.
Our church boards and planning committees are currently preparing the budget, identifying candidates for elected leadership positions, and recruiting needed volunteers. Please know that the commitments you indicate on the enclosed form will help us in these efforts. Our proposed budget, as well as our officer and board member nominations, will be prepared by the Church Council and voted upon at the December 6 Voter’s Meeting.
This past week, St. Paul’s finally concluded its sale of a portion of its property. With the proceeds, God has indeed entrusted us with much, and we are thankful for His abundant blessings. The proceeds from the sale represent a financial heritage entrusted to us by our church’s founders—a blessing our Lord calls us to steward faithfully for the church’s work into the future. This inheritance will allow us to both secure and rejuvenate our physical church buildings and strengthen the foundations of our ministry. The congregation has already passed an Initial Plan to guide us in our next steps, and we look forward to prayerfully discerning the steps beyond these as we seek to fulfill His mission of spreading the Gospel.
While the sale proceeds are allowing us to do some new things, please remember that the main support for our ministry continues to be the offerings of time and treasure given by our members and friends – those which are given in grateful response to God’s abundant grace and the gifts He freely gives us in Christ. These offerings will continue to sustain our current ministries, programs, and outreach, through which we share Christ’s love with one another and our neighbors.
On behalf of the entire congregation, thank you for your partnership in the mission of our Lord through St. Paul’s. Together we are sharing the life-changing good news of God’s love for all people in Christ Jesus. May God bless us in our stewardship of His gifts and in our life together as His people.
Pastor Mark Shaltanis and the Board of Finance and Stewardship
Our mission is to share the life-changing good news of God’s love for all people in Jesus Christ.
