Giving

Stewardship is about being grateful, responsible stewards of the gifts we receive from God. We see stewardship as more than simply contributing money to the church; it’s also about contributing time and talents, and offering ourselves to carry on Christ’s ministry and mission. We are invited to regularly review our individual pattern of giving: of our time, talents and money.

How do I use my time? Could I give more of it in support of the St. Columba’s community? Is it time to extend my heart’s reach more deeply into the life of this community or beyond? Or am I giving too much time to the Church? Do I need to create more balance in my life? As I reflect on my own particular gifts, what could I offer that might fill a need or a gap? Do my real gifts align with the real time that I give? Am I using or sharing my gifts wisely and well? Should I take a hard look at that? When did I last seriously review my financial commitment to the Church and other places to which the passions of my heart are drawn? In practical terms, perhaps now is the time finally to sign that gift aid delaration? Perhaps now is the time finally to set up a monthly bank standing order? Or to review and update the one I set up several years ago?