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Discipleship, Stewardship Sub-Committee
Sub-Committee Members
Convener: Revd Julian Macro, Secretary: Revd John Steele
Members: Mrs Sue Wilkinson, Miss Janet Turner, Revd David Netherwood,
Messrs Tom Hamilton, Geoff Wood and Keith Webster
1 Vision Workshops.
We have been glad to learn of the increased number of Vision Workshops (by whatever name) that has been arranged by Synod Officers for local churches and Districts. There have been many reports of a clearer focus in Church life and renewed commitment and enthusiasm.
2 GEM (Giving Enables Mission)
This is a full Stewardship programme for churches that have carried out a Vision Workshop, or comparable programme. It has already made a significant difference in a number of local situations. The programme is available from URC Supplies at £25 - which includes copies of the necessary literature and acetates for presentation.
3 TRIO (The Responsibility Is Ours)
This programme and the TRIO Follow Up continue to help local churches in their stewardship: these are issues that need to be addressed regularly and we look out for new ways of presenting the challenge of stewardship. The Sub-Committee has started work on an eventual successor to TRIO and will welcome help from any who have produced or found relevant new materials. Please contact John Steele.
4 Covenants
We have worked on the text of an updated leaflet on Deeds of Covenant noting the substantial financial benefits available to the Church through Covenants and Gift Aid.
5 Bill Wright
For ten years Bill Wright has served the Church as Staff Secretary for Advocacy and Stewardship: the job title has changed over the years but Bill’s dedication to raising the profile of all aspects of Stewardship has not changed. The effects of his work are to be seen throughout the United Reformed Church not only in financial terms but also in heightened Christian commitment in our local churches. We all owe him more than any one person could discover. We wish him well in his future ministry.
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