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Steeplecock News
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December 2010
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Stewardship Campaign
Everyone should have received this year's Stewardship letter
focusing on the Biblical principle of tithing. Although tithing has
not been emphasized in most of our mainline denominations - and the
principle is new to so many church people -nonetheless, the tithe
has always been the Scriptural standard for giving.
By tithing, we manifest our conviction that God has blessed us
with everything that we are and everything that we have. He expects
us to perform as faithful stewards of His blessings. All of it comes
from Hun. The tithe returns to Him only 10% of what He has already
given to us.
In Malachi 3:1 Off, God says to His people, Bring the
whole tithe into my storehouse.... Test me in this and see if I will
not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much
blessing that you will not have room enough for it.
(NIV). When we tithe, we acknowledge that God is the Lord of every
part of our lives including our money. Tithing establishes a
faithful foundation for our personal relationship
with Him. And our relationship is most certainly personal. Your
tithe is between God and you. From God's viewpoint, He offers
blessings. Tithing is our way of blessing Him. And the only way we
can bless Him is to honor and glorify Him in joyful gratitude.
Tithing consecrates another part of our lives, the financial
part, and in the process bears witness to our own sanctification.
Think and pray about your pledge, trusting in St. Paul's words,
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap
sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not
reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And
God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things
at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every
good work... (NIV). II Cor. 9:6-8
Pre - Thanksgiving
Dinner
Once again, Grace Christian Church
hosted a delicious pre - Thanksgiving dinner at the church on
Sunday, Nov. 21st. Not only did we enjoy great food, but also we
enjoyed equally great fellowship. Trinity Church is richly blessed
by the presence our brothers and sisters at Grace Christian. Their
presence with us is something for which we can truly give heartfelt
thanks. As always, Rosetta Williams and her kitchen crew provided
another wonderful celebrative occasion. Many thanks!
Operation Christmas
Child
Once again, Trinity Church performed
very well indeed in the donation of 50 boxes of presents for
children around the world who would otherwise receive no gifts at
Christmas. Not only do these boxes bring the delight of presents,
they also bring the joy of the true Christmas story - the birth of
the Savior of all mankind. Many thanks to The Rev. Deacon Allen
Batchelder who coordinates this project every year. Well done!!
Operation Christmas Child
Update
Christmas is about sharing the gift
of God's Son, Jesus Christ, with the world. Thanks to your
generosity, 50 shoeboxes were collected. The regional drop-off
center in Bedford, MA shipped 14,370 shoeboxes. You made it possible
for needy children in Afghanistan, Sudan or other troubled country
to receive a small token of love and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Pray that as shoeboxes and Christian literature are distributed,
many children and families will come to know God's greatest gift -
His Son, Jesus Christ.
Thank you ona and all!
Rev. Deacon
Allen J. Batchelder
Thanksgiving Ingathering for the
Salvation Army
This year's ingathering of
canned and boxed foods, which we donate to the local chapter of the
Salvation Army, was the biggest and best yet!!! What a wonderful
sight to see so much food placed on the chancel steps on
Thanksgiving Sunday, given by church members and friends as well as
the Sunday School children. This collection came hi addition to an
almost equal amount already delivered.
This year, the local Cub Scout Den also contributed through
Trinity Church. Thanks to Betsy, Elisa, Jay and Jacob Bailey who
coordinated the Cub Scout effort. And special thanks to Priscilla
Thayer who volunteers at the Salvation Army and delivered the food
-a big project. Well done, Priscilla!!
Office Admisistrator
Segment
Thought for the Month:
His Greatest Gift ... was the gift
of his only son, the gift of Love. Let us remember this blessing
throughout the new year and hold it in our hearts.
M.
Kimball
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