The Seed Was Planted Let It Reign PDF Download

The complete anthology of resources for year-round planning and execution of a successful stewardship campaign comes shrink-wrapped and already hole-punched -- all you need to do is insert it in a binder. It's a wide-ranging compendium that includes all of the following: -- Nineteen outstanding stewardship sermons from preachers of many denominations. -- Eleven lively, captivating children's object lessons examining stewardship through the concepts of Action, Direction, Earth, Home, Inheritance, Portion, Responsibility, Steward, Sacrifice, Treasure, and Willing. (The first letters form an anagram of stewardship.) -- Temple Talks, brief sketches that provide a lighthearted, non-threatening way to subtly remind congregations of the purpose of stewardship. -- Three insightful dramas that are perfect for getting stewardship callers off to an enthusiastic start before they make their contacts. -- A gold mine of quips, quotes, stories, and pithy sayings about stewardship that are great for use in newsletters, on bulletin boards, or as illustrations in sermons and speeches. -- Twelve monthly agendas with detailed plans that will help stewardship committees systematically develop new leadership and increase participation in and financial support for church programs. -- A detailed handbook for leading a successful stewardship campaign through advance planning and eager congregational support. Especially effective for smaller and medium-sized congregations, it's a must-have resource for every stewardship committee member. -- A how-to resource with several approaches for getting young children and teens started early in understanding stewardship and participating inthe life of the parish.