In the year of our Lord, 1529, the reformer Martin Luther wrote:

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“Wenn Gott Ihnen Reichtum geschenkt hat, danken Sie Gott und sorgen Sie dafür, dass Sie ihn richtig nutzen.”

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Why did he write those consequential words? Because Martin Luther was German, of course! Had he been English, he would have written: “If God has given you wealth, give thanks to God, and see that you make right use of it.”

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The fundamental question for us today is this: What do we have to offer God and St. Paul’s?

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The answer remains the same for every Christian: Our Time, our Talent, and our Treasure.

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I share this because of the deep respect and love I have for our St. Paul’s community. We are a loving, caring, generous brotherhood and sisterhood who truly live the word of Christ.

 

I have seen firsthand the tangible impact of this faith.  

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• This St. Paul’s family helped raise my daughters into the fine young women they are today.

• When a parishioner is in need, I see St. Paul’s rally to give assistance.

• When we need people to serve in the many ministries required to keep our church running, St. Paul’s laity steps forward.

• When we need to pay for the worldly aspects of keeping our church operational, our congregants give generously financially.

• And outside our walls, St. Paul’s shows its goodness with food and clothing drives for our local and global community.

 

What makes this witness so powerful is that we have sustained this high level of care and commitment even as we have navigated the challenges of the past several years, operating with either a half-time priest or none at all. This is a profound testament to the vibrancy of our congregation and your unwavering commitment to the Word of God and our church.

 

During our annual Stewardship Campaign, I want to emphasize that Stewardship is not just about one thing—it is the holistic dedication of Time, Talent, and Treasure. It is how we, as a community, ensure the light of St. Paul’s continues to shine brightly.

 

As I will, I ask you to take a moment to pray and reflect: How can you best help in these three important areas? Let us all continue to use the gifts God has given us, wisely and fully, for the glory of God and the strength of our beloved St. Paul’s.

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Yours in Christ,

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Geoff Herman, Stewardship Chairman