Giving Thanks. Making Commitments. Growing in Faith.
Sunday, November 22, is our annual Commitment Sunday at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. This is a special time when we intentionally reflect on God's blessings in our lives and prayerfully consider the commitments we are called to make to God and God's church.
Building on the commitments we made on Call to Ministry Sunday, when we considered how we might share our time, talents, and spiritual gifts, we now turn our attention to another important expression of faithful discipleship: sharing our financial treasures.
Our financial commitments make possible the many missions and ministries of Pleasant Hill UMC. From worship and Christian education to congregational care and outreach into our community, our generosity allows us to continue sharing the love of Christ and making a difference in the lives of others.
Commitment cards are being mailed to households, or you can download and print one here. We invite you to prayerfully consider your financial commitment for the coming year and bring your completed card to worship on November 22. (If you are absent on November 22, you may drop your card off at the church office.)
Stewardship is not simply about supporting a church budget. It is about responding to God's generosity with grateful and faithful hearts. Every commitment, regardless of its size, becomes part of something greater when joined with the gifts of others.
Jesus reminds us, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Matthew 6:21).
May this Commitment Sunday be more than an opportunity to make a financial pledge. May it be an opportunity to renew our trust in God, deepen our faith, and experience the joy that comes from giving generously. For when we place our treasures in God's hands, we become partners in the extraordinary things God can accomplish through ordinary people willing to give.
Together, let us commit to doing what we can, when we can, in a coordinated manner, all to the glory of God!