2023 Stewardship of Gifts Booklet - Chapelwood United Methodist Church

Dear Chapelwood family,
In Matthew 10:7-8, Jesus says, “As you go, proclaim: ‘The realm of the heavens
has come near.’ Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out
demons. Freely you have received, freely give.”
We live in a divided world, a world that desperately needs the example of Jesus.
At Chapelwood, we focus our mission on the life, words, and ministry of Jesus:
Jesus the Visionary, Jesus the Healer, Jesus the King, and Jesus the Teacher.
Chapelwood is a community that is all about Jesus, and desires to be active
Christ-like examples to our families, our community, and our world!
Each year in January, we invite all members and supporters of Chapelwood
to join us in committing to financially support the ministry of the church. As
members of the Body of Christ, we commit our prayers, presence, gifts, service,
and witness to the church. We ask everyone to prayerfully submit an Estimate of
Giving that reflects your financial commitment for the year. Estimates of Giving
are important for two reasons: First, putting pen to paper is an important spiritual
tool for our own growth as we make our financial commitments to God that lead
to intentionality in our generosity. Second, estimates help Chapelwood to plan
for our mission and ministry to the world in 2023. We budget based on your
generosity.
We are coming out of challenging times, but God is revealing new horizons in
ministry. We are excited about raising up families by equipping parents, students,
and children. We are excited about transforming our neighborhoods through
loving and serving our neighbors. There is a need for all of us to rededicate our
lives as followers of Christ and Chapelwood will work to equip all of us to be
examples of Jesus for the world.