It is wisely managing all the gifts with which God has blessed us. It is the way of the cross, of other centered giving. And firstly, we all need that in order to enjoy any quality of life. Only secondly do we speak of the yearly operating of a church. She listened, but I'm not sure she heard.
Every congregation is encouraged to be involved.
The goal of this emphasis will be to engage as many people as possible in conversation, study and reflection on what it means in this time and place to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, toward a renewed commitment to living in faith and faithfully. We are asked to give but a portion of that we have, a percentage of what God has first given to us. I would never ask you to do something I was unwilling to do myself. I will pray for you. Pray for yourself.