Stewardship Campaign 2008

IMAGINE is our 2008 stewardship theme.
     Identity
     Mission
     Abundance
     Gifts
     Inspiration
     Nourishment
     Everyone

Imagine what our church would not be able to do and be without these key seven elements of our life, ministry and mission together in service to God in the love of Jesus Christ and in the power of the Holy Spirit. Now, by looking into the mirror of the future, imagine what our church can continue to do and can become through our stewardship of these gracious gifts from God.





Stewardship Campaign 2007

Our 2007 stewardship theme is “The Growing Power of a Grateful Heart.” Psalm 9:1 declares: “I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful works.” The giving of our whole selves to God is motivated by gratitude for grace and is directed to the world of great need. As grateful hearts grow so the church’s mission grows - reaching deeper and further to all people in all places - all to the glory of God and in name of Jesus Christ and by the power of the Holy Spirit. Stewardship grows from gratitude!


Stewardship Campaign 2006

Our 2006 stewardship theme is "Step Into the River." In John 7:38, Jesus says: "Those who believe in me. out of their hearts shall flow rivers of living water." The grace of God in Jesus Christ pours upon us like rain. That grace then flows through us to form a river of compassion and caring that extends throughout the world. Each of us, in our own way, becomes part of the flow of God's grace to the world as we step out in faith and use the talents, time, abilities and resources we have been given to become part of the river that reaches out to others. In our stewardship, we are invited and challenged to "step into the river."

Stewardship Campaign 2005

Our 2005 stewardship theme, "Let Your Light Shine" builds upon Jesus' words "I am the light of the world" and "You are the light of the world." As white light refracts through a prism into the varied spectrum of colors, God's light of love in Christ shines in and through our church into our varied spectrum of service to Christ. Included in this service-spectrum are the following expressions, each utilized in a verse of our theme song This Little Light of Mine, mission trips, stewardship, youth groups, Sunday school, fellowship, worship and evangelism.

Stewardship Campaign 2004

Our stewardship theme for 2004 is "Stir With Love." Using a portion of Psalm 104:15, ".bread to strengthen the human heart." as our focus, we are exploring and learning the many ways God calls us to use our time, talents and treasures to provide the "bread" of ministry and mission in the name of Jesus Christ. To learn more about the ministry and mission of our church family explore this website further.

Stewardship Campaign 2003

The photo on the left depicts our stewardship theme for 2003, "From His Hands Through Our Hands." Using Luke 12:48, "From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required" as our focus, we are exploring and learning the many ways God calls us to use our time, talents and treasures. We believe that God is calling us to be His hands of mercy, grace and love both here in Gettysburg, PA and throughout the world.

"Creation" and "Redemption", the two great actions of God's grace, are the respective themes of the two worship banners that hang in our sanctuary. The general symbolism presented in these banners is as follows:

Creation

Dove - God's Spirit present and active in the ongoing creation.
Fruit and Grain - the goodness and blessings of God's creation.
Human Beings - part of God's good creation, yet their silhouette appearance signifies misuse of human freedom in sinful ways.
Dark Cloud - the struggle present within God's creation.
Rainbow - God's promise of unconditional love that no matter how bad things get, God never gives up on his creation.

Redemption

Thistle - expresses the presence of sin in the world.
Wild Roses and Thistle Flower - goodness of God's creation persists even amid sinfulness.
Cross - thistle is shaped as a cross to show that God's saving love comes into the midst of our struggle and sin.
Butterfly - represents Christ.
Red Spots - crucifixion of Jesus.
Suspended Butterfly - resurrection of Jesus.

As you look at these banners may you discover additional symbolism of faith and hope in God that will have personal meaning for you.