Stewardship: An act of joyful worship

Dear Friends,

As we approached Generosity Sunday, we asked you to consider how you would answer this question: “What does your gift mean to you?” For the church, our financial commitments mean the lights stay on, our staff gets paid, and we are able to share the love of Christ with Athens and the world. But what, we asked, does your gift mean to you? What does your giving say about your relationship with our creator God?

Stewardship is an act of joyful worship that is grounded in the words of Psalm 24: “The earth is the Lord’s, and all that is in it.” That worship lives in the giving, not the gift. In giving, we respond to the love of God made manifest in Christ. In giving, we acknowledge the source of all good gifts.

We are grateful for the 150 households that have provided an Estimate of Giving. If you have not, please prayerfully consider doing so. Having a reliable estimate of your financial gifts allows the Session to prepare an accurate budget for 2026.

You may fill out a commitment card (available in Fellowship Pads, Narthex, or Atrium) or online at firstpresathens.org/give. If you have any questions about setting up an automatic gift through your bank, please contact the church accountant, Jennifer Adams, at jadams@firstpresathens.org or call 706-543-4338.

Chuck Toney, Generosity Team