Gifts & Resources Team (stewardship)
“Based on the gift each one has received, use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God.”
The Gifts and Resources Team, also known as the Stewardship Board, primarily assists other teams resource activities with time, talents, and treasures.
Preparing a draft budget for the Leadership Council is one of the primary responsibilities of this team. The budget is presented to the council for approval prior to the November Voter's Meeting. Additionally, the Gifts and Resources Team reviews large ticket expenditures made by the congregation.
By encouraging participation in submitting the Strength, Talents, and Skills Inventory , this team is able to provide access to other activities teams seeking interested members.
The team also informs the congregation on the AmazonSmile Program, Kroger Community Rewards, and Action Teams.
Team Activities
AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice, such as Redeemer Lutheran Church. You can designate Redeemer as your benefactor by following the instructions on this page.
Kroger donates a portion of its profits to organizations designated by their customers. You can designate Redeemer as your Community Rewards benefactor by clicking the button above.
As one of the activities of the Gifts and Resources Team, the completion of this activity by new members allows team leaders to understand who might be interested and skilled to participate in various ministry and fellowship activities.
Thrivent is a not-for-profit Christian financial services company. It supports its members who volunteer to lead “Action Teams” to meet unmet community needs by providing funds to assist with expenses involved in meeting community needs -- a great potential partnership for our ministry teams!
MEMBERS
Janet Winans, Chairperson
Jeff Clark
Phil Gaarenstroom
Don Sager
Barb Toler
Ministry Focus Areas:
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Teresa Siebel
2. Will you please share a little about yourself?
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Steve Winans
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Janet Winans
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