Give to Wesley United Methodist Church

Financial advisors would most certainly fail if they advised their clients to invest in businesses that never produce a reasonable rate of return. Have you ever invested your hard-earned money in something that produces no fruit? It certainly doesn’t give you any form of pleasure or cheer, but doesn’t it feel great when something you invest in produces a bountiful harvest. As we look towards 2025, I want to offer you the opportunity to experience that overwhelming joy when something you invest in produces an eternal and significant harvest. In the past year, you have been hearing stories during worship services from members of our church and our staff, explaining the many ministries and mission-oriented activities we sponsor or take part in here at Wesley United Methodist Church.

I have heard from many of you that these stories have been informative, eye-opening and encouraging … teaching us about activities many of us didn’t even know we were involved in, but all of which benefit this community and beyond as we seek to “Do Unto Others”. Investing in Wesley Church is something that should excite everyone and I am hopeful that you will join me in this amazing opportunity to make a difference and support the ministries of Wesley Church in 2025.

One of my favorite passages on stewardship is found in Luke 6:38 and I found a translation that perfectly links stewardship of our finances (as well as our time and talents) with the Kindness Campaign that we have been experiencing lately at Wesley Church. In the Contemporary English Version, it reads, “If you give to others, you will be given a full amount in return. It will be packed down, shaken together, and spilling over into your lap. The way you treat others is the way you will be treated.” Please let these words resonate in your heart and mind in the next few weeks as you contemplate your financial investment in our church in 2025, knowing you will see an amazing return on that investment.

You will be receiving more information on the stewardship appeal and a financial faith commitment card in the mail sometime during the week of October 13th. The walk to the cross will be on Sunday, October 20th. I hope you will review the information provided and prayerfully consider the amount you wish to invest in a church that is dedicated to making and nurturing disciples for Jesus Christ.

- James Ingold • Stewardship Chairperson