Welcome to Steward of the Month™

Empty pews are a sad part of today's church congregations. Many things vie for our attention, money and talents.

We can learn a valuable lesson from two widowed sisters Pauline (age 101!) and Ella (age 98). Although these ladies reside in a modest apartment complex and live with numerous age related aches and pains, they never neglect worship service or tithing. Not only do  they attend weekly Sunday services and Bible study, but most any other church function will find them in their usual pew participating in worship. Fellow members can be encouraged by their presence, their wisdom and by their example.

An inner peace and joy surrounds these ladies. They are cheerful and content in times of both celebration and adversity, as they continue their life with firm adherence to the will of God. They would not grieve the Holy Spirit by missing church unless they were ill.

Pauline and Ella serve as a reminder to cheerfully attend worship services when possible. It is written in Hebrews 10:25 "Let us not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another all the more as you see the Day approaching."

God bless senior parishioners such as Pauline and Ella. Although their physical abilities to serve are limited, they still provide us with a beautiful example of stewardship through their dedicated church attendance and tithing.