God is good. For the immediate future I will continue to pastor with little concern for the time clock. Most of you work full-time and still manage to donate time and energy to the tasks of the church. So will I devote some volunteer time to the congregation. October is Stewardship Month for our congregation.
Money is a sensitive topic to discuss, but the Bible is full of references to money and possessions.
We need to look at messages, sometimes conflicting ones, that require a response from us. It can be understood as a blessing from God to the faithful or as a reward for labor. Gaining money and possessions can be a symptom of economic injustice. Above all, money is a resource for human need. Possessions are a responsibility to express love and unity to neighbor, stranger and the enemy.