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"Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise Your glorious name . . .
Everything comes from you,

and we have given You
only what comes from your hand."
                    1 Chronicles 29:13-14

Paul Saint-Villiers
Stewardship Director
Certified Stewardship Educator

Our Stewardship Dept. serves to assist pastors and local leaders in teaching the Biblical principles of Christian stewardship,     as well as teaching our members how to put these principles to practical use through Tithe and Offerings which finance the worldwide mission of the Church--taking the everlasting gospel and final warning message to every nation, kindred, tongue and people!

The following stewardship education materials are available through this website:

Personal Giving Plan  (DVD & brochure)

The Biblically based Personal Giving Plan (PGP), outlined on the Adventist Tithe envelope, is a systematic and efficient method for distributing ourTithe and Offerings to all phases of God's work, at home and around the World.  The PGP is very simply the "haves" sharing with the "have nots" as we work together to carry out the great gospel commission and hasten the return of our Savior, Jesus Christ!

The Personal Giving Plan is explained on an excellent DVD produced by the NAD Stewardship Dept.  that contains two versions of the presentation--an 8-minute and a 17-minute, in three languages--English, Spanish, and French.  The Illinois Conf. has distributed multiple copies of this DVD to each pastor for viewing in their local church(s). 

To purchase a copy click here www.adventsource.org and follow the link to AdventSource, then type Personal Giving Plan in the search window.

The Stewpot  (bulletin insert)

The Stewpot is a monthly 4-page stewardship bulletin insert published by Dr. Gordon Botting, Stewardship Director for the Pacific Union.  A subscription is purchased annually by our Stewardship Dept.  We distribute issues by e-mail to each pastor, who in turn forward it to either the local church bulletin secretary or stewardship leader for printing and insertion in the church bulletin.  Previous issues may be obtained by clicking on the desired month below. 

The Stewpot (English)

          

The Stewpot (Spanish)
September, 2010   September, 2010
August, 2010   August, 2010
July, 2010   July, 2010
June, 2010   June, 2010
May, 2010   May, 2010
April, 2010   April, 2010
March, 2010   March, 2010
February, 2010   February, 2010
January, 2010   January, 2010
November, 2009   November, 2009
October, 2009   October, 2009
September, 2009   September, 2009
August, 2009   August, 2009
July, 2009   July, 2009
June, 2009   June, 2009
May, 2009   May, 2009
April, 2009   April, 2009
March, 2009   March, 2009
February, 2009   February, 2009
January, 2009   January, 2009

The Dynamic Steward  (magazine)

The Dynamic Steward is a quarterly stewardship magazine published by the General Conference Stewardship Dept.  It contains stewardship articles and sermons designed to assist pastors and leaders with stewardship education in the local church.  To review or print a copy of the current or past issues of Dynamic Steward, click here GC Stewardship Dept. and follow the link to the GC Stewardship Dept., then click on Resources and select the Dynamic Steward. 

2010 Sunset Calendar & Offering Schedule
 
The Sunset Calendar & Offering Schedule is a bookmark-sized, quick reference guide containing Friday evening sunset times for Eastern, Central, and Western Illinois, and the weekly NAD offering schedule for the entire year.  It is designed and printed by our Stewardship Dept. and distributed to our churches each December.  Jan-June is printed on the front panel, and July-Dec. is printed on the back.  To review or print the 2010 Sunset Calendar & Offering Schedule, click on the link below.

2010 Offertory Readings

The Offertory Readings, which follow the NAD offering schedule, are prepared by the NAD Stewardship Dept. and edited by our Stewardship Dept. for use in the Illinois Conf.  They are distributed to our churches each year.  Every Sabbath, the local elder responsible for the offering appeal is encouraged to familiarize himself or herself with the content of the reading before the worship service.  To review or print the 2010 Offertory Readings, click on either the English or Spanish link below. 
 
Stewardship Seminars

The Stewardship Dept. is available to conduct the following seminars in your local church:
  • Biblical Stewardship Principles (what the Bible teaches about managing God's gifts to glorify Him)
  • Christian Family Finance (a Biblical approach featuring budgeting and getting & staying out of debt)
  • Personal Giving Plan (how the Church finances our worldwide mission through Tithe & offerings)
The following seminars are available from AdventSource for pastors or leaders to conduct in your local church:
  • Faith & Finance (a 12-lesson seminar for small groups / couples on PowerPoint with workbooks)
  • ABC's of Financial Freedom (Dr. Gordon Botting's family finance seminar on VHS with workbooks)
  • It's Your Money, Isn't It? (Dr. G. Edward Reid's family finance seminar on DVD with workbooks)
Additional Stewardship Resources

Additional stewardship information, ideas, and education materials--pamphlets, brochures, books, videos, and seminars--are available on the following websites:

 





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