John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, boiled fiscal responsibilities down to just three rules: Earn all you can. Save all you can. Give all you can. Sounds simple, right? Simple, yes, but not easy – especially in today’s culture of consumerism. That’s where our churchwide stewardship program, “Earn. Save. Give”, comes in. This twenty-first century translation of Wesley’s money management philosophy will give you a new way to think about money, not only during our stewardship program, but for the rest of your life.
This year’s program includes:
We hope you’ll join us as we reflect on the teachings of scripture and the wisdom in the preaching of John Wesley regarding our relationship to money.
This year’s program includes:
- A book of devotional readings and weekly activities for each household to use at home. (Books are available in the sanctuary lobby.)
- Weekly sermons inspired by James A. Harnish’s book, Earn. Save. Give.
- October 1: “If You Could Ask for Anything”
- October 8: “Money —The Excellent Gift”
- October 15: “You Can’t Take It with You”
- October 22: “How Far Will You Go?”
- Sunday morning gathering at 9:15 in the Youth Room to view and discuss video clips presenting Wesley’s principles on money.
- October 1: “We Don’t Need More Money; We Need Wisdom”
- October 8: “Earn All You Can”
- October 15: “Save All You Can”
- October 22: “Give All You Can”
We hope you’ll join us as we reflect on the teachings of scripture and the wisdom in the preaching of John Wesley regarding our relationship to money.