YOURS, MINE, or HIS #1 - Stewardship of Time
Recognizing God's ownership and our stewardship in the areas of our Time, our Talents, and our Treasures.
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Grace Church holds a Meet & Greet for those who are newer to Grace Church on the 4th Sunday of each month following the service in CJ's coffee shop. It is a great opportunity to meet the staff and leadership of Grace Church and learn a little more about the church. It also gives us an opportunity to learn a little about you! Contact Leslie Booher if you have any questions ([email protected]).
Saturdays, April 18, 25 / 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Spring Trail Clean-up! Bring your gloves and clear the trails from winter debris or bring your wood cutting gear and cut up the many fallen trees to continue clearing the wooded acreage for future ministry use. Choose the best option for you and spend a couple hours lending a needed hand. Contact Ryan ([email protected]) for more information.
Spring Trail Clean-up! Bring your gloves and clear the trails from winter debris or bring your wood cutting gear and cut up the many fallen trees to continue clearing the wooded acreage for future ministry use. Choose the best option for you and spend a couple hours lending a needed hand. Contact Ryan ([email protected]) for more information.
Did you know that the church is cleaned entirely by people who attend this church? From vacuuming, to mopping, to dusting, to cleaning counters and toilets - we appreciate all of the different volunteers who work hard to make Grace Church a clean and comfortable place to be.
Right now we are looking for a few people who could commit to cleaning an area of the church each week. You would be able to set a time that is convenient for you...this is typically done in an hour or less.
Contact Ryan Hickey if you have questions or want to talk about this ministry opportunity ([email protected]).
Right now we are looking for a few people who could commit to cleaning an area of the church each week. You would be able to set a time that is convenient for you...this is typically done in an hour or less.
Contact Ryan Hickey if you have questions or want to talk about this ministry opportunity ([email protected]).
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30 pm
It's almost time for Vermontville's annual "Syrup Festival", let's share the Love of God and help the people out for an evening. Meet at the park in downtown Vermontville and Ryan will give you a task. Bring work gloves. Contact Ryan Hickey ([email protected]) for more information.
It's almost time for Vermontville's annual "Syrup Festival", let's share the Love of God and help the people out for an evening. Meet at the park in downtown Vermontville and Ryan will give you a task. Bring work gloves. Contact Ryan Hickey ([email protected]) for more information.
Sunday, April 12th - Tracy Nelson, Ellis Bolinger
Tuesday, April 14th - Ruth Hickey, Paige Hoffman
Wednesday, April 15th - Brice Hasselback
Thursday, April 16th - Aaron Smith
Saturday, April 18th - Schylar Orton
Tuesday, April 14th - Ruth Hickey, Paige Hoffman
Wednesday, April 15th - Brice Hasselback
Thursday, April 16th - Aaron Smith
Saturday, April 18th - Schylar Orton
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Our three week April series is a natural follow-up to our celebration of the resurrection of Jesus...He is our Lord and Savior.
One week after the resurrection, Jesus appeared to His followers. Their new outlook on life was summarized by the words of one of His followers in John 20:28.
The word "Lord" implies that Jesus is the supreme authority of one's life.
If Jesus is Lord and God, it means we are not!
One week after the resurrection, Jesus appeared to His followers. Their new outlook on life was summarized by the words of one of His followers in John 20:28.
The word "Lord" implies that Jesus is the supreme authority of one's life.
If Jesus is Lord and God, it means we are not!
John 20:28
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28 Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!”
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One of the implications of Jesus being our Lord and God is that we recognize the idea of God's Ownership (Psalm 24:1) and our Stewardship (1 Corinthians 4:2).
The Lord is taking note of our stewardship and will hold us accountable!
Required - implies looking for something until it is found, suggesting a relentless, ongoing investigation rather than a casual look or glance.
Must - conveys the idea of a financial auditor conducting a search and discovering or finding everything above board.
Why is this necessary?
2 Corinthians 5:10
The Lord is taking note of our stewardship and will hold us accountable!
Required - implies looking for something until it is found, suggesting a relentless, ongoing investigation rather than a casual look or glance.
Must - conveys the idea of a financial auditor conducting a search and discovering or finding everything above board.
Why is this necessary?
2 Corinthians 5:10
Psalms 24:1
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1 The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein.
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1 Corinthians 4:2
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2 Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.
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2 Corinthians 5:10
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10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.
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During these next three weeks we will look at the stewardship of our Time, our Talents, and our Treasures...the things which God has abundantly blessed us with.
Everyday God gives us 86,400 seconds.
Job 14:5
The question for all of us isn't, "Do I have enough time today." The question is, "How am I using this resource, and for what?"
Everyday God gives us 86,400 seconds.
Job 14:5
The question for all of us isn't, "Do I have enough time today." The question is, "How am I using this resource, and for what?"
Job 14:5
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5 Since his days are determined and the number of his months is with You, and since You have set limits that he cannot exceed,
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Job 14:5
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5 Since his days are determined and the number of his months is with You, and since You have set limits that he cannot exceed,
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Here are some truths about time...
A. TIME is entrusted to us by God.
Psalm 90:12
The writer of this verse understands that time belongs to God and there is an accountability required for what we do with it. How we use our time is dictated by one thing...what's important to us!
A. TIME is entrusted to us by God.
Psalm 90:12
The writer of this verse understands that time belongs to God and there is an accountability required for what we do with it. How we use our time is dictated by one thing...what's important to us!
Psalms 90:12
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12 So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.
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B. TIME is brief, especially in light of eternity.
Psalm 39:4; 90:10
We need to stop thinking only about temporary earthly success and satisfaction and begin to live for lasting eternal significance.
"Only one life, 'twill soon be past, only what's done for Christ will last."
Psalm 39:4; 90:10
We need to stop thinking only about temporary earthly success and satisfaction and begin to live for lasting eternal significance.
"Only one life, 'twill soon be past, only what's done for Christ will last."
Psalms 39:4
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4 “Show me, O LORD, my end and the measure of my days. Let me know how fleeting my life is.
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Psalms 90:10
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10 The length of our days is seventy years— or eighty if we are strong— yet their pride is but labor and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away.
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C. TIME usage must be prioritized with God's will in mind.
Colossians 3:2
"Is your jar full?" illustration
Matthew 6:21, 33
Colossians 3:2
"Is your jar full?" illustration
Matthew 6:21, 33
Colossians 3:2
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2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
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Matthew 6:21, Matthew 6:33
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21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
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D. TIME is rarely stolen - it is simply given away carelessly.
Ephesians 5:16a
Someday/Procrastination
Ephesians 5:16a
Someday/Procrastination
Ephesians 5:16
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16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
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E. TIME can be stewarded if you are intentional.
Three ways to steward your time:
1. EVALUATE your schedule and reduce your time wasters.
1. EVALUATE your schedule and reduce your time wasters.
2. ELEVATE your relationship with God.
3. EXPAND your ministry influence.
Service vs. Ministry
Service vs. Ministry
