Planned giving, lasting blessings
When members of St. Peter, Mishicot, Wis., think about stewardship, they are thinking beyond today. For more than 25 years, the congregation’s efforts to encourage planned gifts have helped support…
Free in Christ: Stewardship of time and talents
“Each of you should use whatever gifts you have received to serve others” (1 Peter 4:10). Read how WELS lay members use their gifts in ministry work. Blessed to be…
WELS statistical report: Part of wise stewardship
Perhaps you have someone who manages your life savings—a financial planner or retirement consultant. You have given the manager authority to decide how your money is invested with the hope…
Wisely using WELS statistics
For about seven decades, at the end of each year, WELS has asked congregations to supply church statistics. Generally, over 95 percent of congregations do just that. A compliance rate…
The shiny penny
A three-year-old puts his shiny penny in the hands of Jesus. It was time to leave for church. My three-year-old grandson had a weekly ritual. He would gather all his little treasures and…