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We are Stewards of Life and Death
Noreen Wenstone, Stewardship Chairperson
Next week’s article:Sixth and Seventh thoughts: We are stewards of the present and of the future.
We are Stewards of the World
God entrusted our first parents wth the entire creation in the Garden. How did that trust go? Read Genesis 3. But this failure to work and protect the Garden opened up the promise of the Gospel: God would send a Savior, not Just for mankind, but for all of creation! Jesus is that promised Savior. As we have been baptized into Christ, we also have been entrusted with a new perspective on steward-ship of creation. We steward the world in a way that reflects God’s love for it. If Jesus was willing to come to redeem creation, of which we are a part, then we have also been redeemed by Jesus to care for creation in a manner that reflects the love that God has for it. This means that we care for creation not out of fear that if we don’t, we will all die, but out of faith in Jesus Christ. He loved the world enough to die for it. We steward creation in such a way that it points others to Jesus!
God Bless you all!
Thank you for supporting Redeemer by The Sea
Noreen Wenstone
Stewardship Chairperson
Next week’s article: Fourth and Fifth thoughts: We are stewards of Life and Death.
Head Elder – May 2020
The Benevolent Fund stands ready to help any of our members who need the help during these trying times.
Elders have been discussing what will need to happen to Re-Open the church for services when circumstances will allow.
The Elders thank all who have helped with the On-Line worship services. We all agree they have been a blessing.
Respectfully submitted, Joel Rabe
Vice President – May 2020
President – May 2020
- Continue the Associate Pastor Call Committee
- Implement a Goal Alignment Review process
- Research and implement an enhanced church governance model
We are Stewards of People
Second thought: We are stewards of people.
As the Lord entrusts us with all things, we are to use the trusts for the benefit of our neighbor. Earlier in 1 Corinthians, Paul lamented the factionalism in Corinth. But, Paul, Apollos and Cephas were indeed used by God to steward people into the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Those who created factions viewed the work of these men wrongly. God allowed these men, and you and me, to be stewards of people for the sake of the Gospel. We have been entrusted with wisdom from God, with talents from God, and with time to be present with those around us for Jesus’ sake. The trust we have received from God was never intended to be hoarded by us. This trust is granted so that we might employ these resources for the sake of those around us. It starts in our families. But then this trust radiates out into our congregation. It permeates the way we live out the Gospel in our workplace and neighborhood, our community activities ad relationships. We use what God has entrusted to us in ways that show those around us Jesus.
God Bless you all!
Next week’s article: Third thought: We are stewards of the world.
Thank you for supporting Redeemer by The Sea
Noreen Wenstone
Stewardship Chairperson
All Things are Yours
In Corinthians 3:20-22, the Holy Spirit, through the apostle Paul, uses the word “stewardship,” He is talking about much more than our wallets and purses.
“The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.’ So, let one boast in men. For all things are yours – all are yours, and you are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s”
First thought: All things are yours.
The danger in these words is that we might see the things we have in life as ours. That is not the case in stewardship. God does not give us ownership of the things we have in life. More accurately, He entrusts us with the things that we need to support our body and life and the body and life of our neighbor. God entrusts us with all we need to steward our life and the lives of those around us so that we might be faithful stewards of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
During this Pandemic, it is a good time for us to watch out for our neighbors. Especially, those who are home alone and can’t get out to get the bare necessities to exist during this time.
God Bless you all!
Next week’s article: Second thought: We are stewards of people.
Thank you for supporting Redeemer by The Sea
Noreen Wenstone
Stewardship Chairperson
Easter Photo Challenge Recap
Stewardship Minute
Whether you worship in-person or online, you can make your offerings via:
1. Online giving (credit card or bank)
2. One time or recurring electronicdeposit from your bank (contact the office)
3. One time or recurring credit card donation (contact the office)
4. US Postal Mail (6600 Black Rail Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011)
Please email Rachelle if you have questions about any of our giving options or would like to setup recurring giving.
Solutions for Change Collection
Thank you to everyone who donated items for the Solutions for Change drive! There were lots of Sheets, Pillows, Diapers and Baby Wipes. Contact Kerry with questions.
Stewardship Minute 2/16/2020
Stewardship
“Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,’ and, ‘The laborer deserves his wages.’” (1Tim. 5:17 -18)
“We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and, are over you in the Lord and admonish you, to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.” (1 Thess. 5:12-13)
“Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.” (Heb. 13:17)
We can see that the Lord commands hearers to support the work of the ministry with the gifts God endowed them – their time, their presence, their prayers, and their possessions. This is the means by which God blesses His people with His gifts: the ministry with the support of those whom they serve, and the hearers with the work of the ministry.
St. Paul expounds upon this further in his letters to the church at Corinth. He instructs them to give regularly (1 Cor. 16:1-2), proportionally (1 Cor. 16:1-2; 2 Cor. 8:12), and generously Cor. 8:20) of our first-fruits (1 Cor. 16:2) with a spirit of eagerness (2 Cor. 9:2), earnestness (2 Cor. 8:7), cheerfulness (2 Cor. 9:7), and love (2 Cor. 8:23).
All of this teaching is set forth squarely within the context of stations to which God calls us. This is always appropriate for the church to speak because it instructs God’s people in how they are to live out their faith as His stewards under those who are created, redeemed, and sanctified by Him.
Thank you for supporting Redeemer by The Sea with your Time and Talent.
Stewardship Chairperson
Stewardship Minute 2/2/20
Stewardship
Stewardship shouldn’t be the kind of teaching that comes up only when there is a financial crunch. It should be part and parcel of the ongoing instruction of Christians as they live out their faith in their vocations – members of their family, their society, and their church. This teaching touches upon every facet of our lives; it stakes a claim upon our time, our presence, our prayers, and our possessions.
Stewardship begins with the acknowledgment that we are stewards. A steward is a manager of someone else’s possessions. In Christian stewardship, we recognize, according to the Apostles’ Creed, that God is the owner of all things as the Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifies. And in His fatherly divine goodness and mercy, He gives us what is His to manage here below.
The principal virtue for stewards is faithfulness. As St Paul wrote to the Christians in Corinth:
“Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.” (Cor 4:2)
Stewards must manage that which belongs to the owner according to the owner’s wishes. That is what it means to be faithful in stewardship.
Mark your calendar for February 9th – Volunteer Appreciation Day. Thank you for supporting Redeemer by The Sea with your Time and Talent.
Noreen
Stewardship Chairperson
Stewardship Minute 1/21/2020
Wallflower
. . . . a person who feels shy, or awkward, or excluded at a party.
Did you ever go to a party where you didn’t know anyone except the person who invited you; but you couldn’t spend the evening with them because they were ‘mingling!’
When you are a wallflower at church, you go to your same seats and don’t talk to anyone other than those directly around you. After service, you might say ‘Hello’ to a few friends and then dash to your cars. What happened to ‘mingling’ getting to know your fellow members?
Wouldn’t you like to come out of your shell and join the ‘party?’ You may have things in common with other members of the congregation.
A good way to meet members is to ‘serve Christ’ as a volunteer for Redeemer By the Sea. Once you join a team, you are no longer a ‘Wallflower’, you are a participant in your journey with Christ.
As a member of various teams, and once a ‘wallflower’, I found I made many friends who call me by name.
It’s a good feeling! This is something a family can do together.
Mark your calendar for February 9th –Volunteer Appreciation Day. We will have tables set up outside the church for you to meet the leaders of the various groups. Please stop by and get some information on the groups that might interest you.
Thank you for supporting Redeemer by The Sea with your Time and Talent.
Noreen
Stewardship Chairperson
Stewardship Minute 1/13/2020
Time and Talent
Every week I have been writing about the importance of serving Christ. The need is great. You get a wonderful feeling when you know that you are serving to help Christ’s family.
Serving is not just for adults! It’s a family affair. Just look at it this way. You come to church on Sunday and mom and the children can be greeters and dad could be an usher, or mom can be an usher (yes, women can be ushers) and dad a greeter. The point is, the whole family can serve in one day.
Someone in the family can also be a reader, prepare communion, arrange flowers or be an acolyte. It’s good to show the children how to serve Christ as a family.
There are also other ways. We have people In our congregation who can’t attend church but would love to have people visit them. Church is their family, and when they can’t come they don’t get to visit with their family. They get very lonely. We need people to help in this area. Ralph and I visit members and we enjoy meeting with them. Companionship is very important to one’s emotional, physical and spiritual health.
I give thanks to my God always for you . . . Because of the Grace of God that was Given you in Christ Jesus. 1 Cor. 4-5
Mark your calendar for February 9th – Volunteer Appreciation Day and Volunteer Fair. We will have tables set up outside the church for you to meet the leaders of the various groups. Please stop by and get some information on the groups that might interest you.
Thank you for supporting Redeemer by The Sea with your Time and Talent.
Noreen
Stewardship Chairperson
Stewardship Minute 1/9/2020
From Sunday’s Bulletin written by Pastor Augie:
“Have you ever felt like some-thing’s missing? Are you longing for a
clearer sense of purpose in your life? You were created for significance…”
Are you using your gifts (Time and Talent) to their full potential?”
We need people in many areas.
Mark your calendar for February 9th – Volunteer Appreciation Day. We will have tables set up outside the church for you to meet the leaders of the various groups. Please stop by and get some information on the groups that might interest you.
Thank you for supporting Redeemer by The Sea with your Time and Talent.
Stewardship Chairperson
Stewardship Minute 12/31/2019
Have you made your New Year’s Resolutions?
We all make them:
- I am going to eat healthier
- I am going to exercise more
Do you ever make a resolution that you are going to serve Christ? Why not make 2020 the year you serve!
There are many groups that you can join. Please check www.redeemerbythesea.org website and see all the groups that are available. You can serve as little or as much as you want. Your help is needed. Once you join, you will see how many friends you have made. Redeemer by the Sea is your church family and your family needs your Time and Talent.
Mark your calendar for February 9th – Volunteer Appreciation Day. We will have tables set up outside the church for you to meet the leaders of the various groups. Please stop by and get some information on the groups that might interest you.
Thank you for supporting Redeemer by The Sea with your Time and Talent.