Dear Friends in Christ:
I am very excited about a special Sunday sermon series that Pastor Lynnae and I will be giving September 6th — October 10th! It will be based on a wonderful new book by Lutheran Pastor Mark Allan Powell, a Texan by birth. Dr. Powell is a Bible scholar and theologian widely recognized for his work in Spiritual formation and congregational ministries. He is a Professor of New Testament Studies at our Trinity Lutheran Seminary (my alma mater) in Columbus, Ohio.
What can you expect from this sermon series?
We all know that everything we have is a gift from God. But sometimes it’s hard to know just how to give back to God. How much is enough? What does the Bible really say? What should giving look like in our everyday lives? Filled with good news for followers of Jesus, Mark Allan Powell’s Giving to God shows Christians the way to a better life and a better relationship with their money — and with God.
Powell presents stewardship as an act of worship, an expression of faith, and a discipline for spiritual growth. Faithful use of our time, talents, and money starts with a deep, satisfying relationship with the God to whom we belong. “We can then learn,” says Powell, “to give gladly and generously out of our heartfelt connection with God.” Giving to God gives us resources for best using the treasures, material and otherwise, that God has given us. **
Let’s make a covenant together to make this opportunity a priority!
I am very excited about a special Sunday sermon series that Pastor Lynnae and I will be giving September 6th — October 10th! It will be based on a wonderful new book by Lutheran Pastor Mark Allan Powell, a Texan by birth. Dr. Powell is a Bible scholar and theologian widely recognized for his work in Spiritual formation and congregational ministries. He is a Professor of New Testament Studies at our Trinity Lutheran Seminary (my alma mater) in Columbus, Ohio.
What can you expect from this sermon series?
We all know that everything we have is a gift from God. But sometimes it’s hard to know just how to give back to God. How much is enough? What does the Bible really say? What should giving look like in our everyday lives? Filled with good news for followers of Jesus, Mark Allan Powell’s Giving to God shows Christians the way to a better life and a better relationship with their money — and with God.
Powell presents stewardship as an act of worship, an expression of faith, and a discipline for spiritual growth. Faithful use of our time, talents, and money starts with a deep, satisfying relationship with the God to whom we belong. “We can then learn,” says Powell, “to give gladly and generously out of our heartfelt connection with God.” Giving to God gives us resources for best using the treasures, material and otherwise, that God has given us. **
Let’s make a covenant together to make this opportunity a priority!
— Pastor David Fetter
** Information taken from Giving to God book cover.
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