When We Bless God with Our Money, He Blesses Us with the Things Money Can't Buy
Orthodox Christian Stewardship is a way of life, which acknowledges accountability, reverence, and responsibility before God. Becoming a Steward begins when we believe in God, to whom we give our love, loyalty, and trust and act on those beliefs. As Stewards, we affirm that every aspect of our lives comes as a gift from Him. Stewardship calls on the faithful to cheerfully offer back to God a portion of the gifts with which they have been blessed.
Every time we make an offering to God – big or small – He honors our sacrifice. We give mercifully so that the money is transfigured for a more glorious purpose. We give generously because it is transformative for the soul.
In 2024, we’d like to grow the body of Christ and accomplish the following:
· Hire a full time Youth Director to serve our youth
· Keep in touch with you more effectively with a printed Quarterly Magazine
· Maintain God’s House and our new property in Pleasanton
· Give Back even more to those in need
· Establish New Ministries to grow the Faith
To achieve these aspirational goals and offer our blessings to God and His Church, we would need to realize a 30% increase in overall stewardship gifts (Total needed: $526,110, which on average, equals $50 a month/$600 a year more per steward family).
Our Mission has not changed. We continue to be committed to Bring People Closer to God by witnessing, proclaiming, and growing our Orthodox Christian Faith and the Gospel of Jesus Christ through liturgy, ministries, community, and family. Stewardship is how we put our spirituality and faith in action.
Orthodox Christian Stewardship is a way of life, which acknowledges accountability, reverence, and responsibility before God. Becoming a Steward begins when we believe in God, to whom we give our love, loyalty and trust and act on those beliefs. As Stewards, we affirm that every aspect of our lives comes as a gift from Him. Stewardship calls on the faithful to cheerfully offer back to God a portion of the gifts with which they have been blessed.