Welcome to our Stewardship Page!
I am hopeful that this page will give you a better understanding of the stewardship emphasis at First United Methodist Church of Canoga Park.
A general description of Stewardship is the wise management and use of resource. In a Christian context we deem God the source of all we have, seek to hold it in trust for God and desire to be "good stewards of the manifold grace of God." (1 Peter 4:10a). How do we do that? By the giving of our time, talent, and financial resources as part of our own spiritual journey and relationship with God. It is not all about money! Our participation with our personal time and talents is of equal importance in our spiritual growth and Christian Stewardship.
Chair, Stewardship Committee
...fountain of living
waters...
- Jeremiah 2.13
Come and quench
your thirst!
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United Methodist Connectional Giving
Methodism's founder John Wesley said, "I look upon all the world as my parish." Wesley reminded us that we are called to step out of our little corner of the world to spread the good news, transform hopelessness into hope and help God's children wherever they may be.
"I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me."
--Matthew 25:35-36, NRSV
While it would be wonderful if we could reach out personally to everyone who needs our help, we know that is impossible. So we gather regularly with our congregation and put money into the offering plate, and through a carefully crafted system of United Methodist mission and ministry our gifts stretch around the world.
Your contributions to your local church not only benefit your local congregation, but also have regional, national and international impact through our connectional giving system. Most of the money you give is used to support the ministries of your local church. A small portion funds regional ministries.
Apart from our annual stewardship program that funds the basic operating budget of our church we have a number of other ways to strengthen our ministries, programs, and facilities. Please contact the church office if you would like more information or an appointment to discuss ways of giving or making a bequest with the pastor.
If you have an interest in making a gift as part of your Christian stewardship please contact Pastor Willie Foreman.
Additional information on various funds
