Sharing Abundantly: Knox Stewardship 2027
Dear Knox Family,
It didn’t take long for the two of us to realize that folks at Knox share generously with one another. It started when our moving van arrived and dozens of Knox members shared their time (and muscles) by helping unpack. But we quickly saw that that generosity wasn’t just directed to us. Knox is a place where people share abundantly in the church’s ministry.
We have seen lay people share the gospel with power and authenticity in small groups or retreats. We have seen dedicated elders who share their time and wisdom to help this church run smoothly. We have seen deacons and Stephen Ministers who share their compassion and prayers with those who are sick or struggling. We have seen choir members and worship leaders who share their talents and time to create stirring worship music. In 2 Cor. 9, Paul says it’s a blessing to be able to ‘share abundantly’ in the church’s good works. And he’s right: one of the greatest privileges we have is the ability to share abundantly in what God is doing right here at this church.
And God is up to A LOT at Knox! Here are some of the places we see God at work:
• New members and young families continuing to attend and join Knox
• Small groups expanding and multiplying
• Continued support of mission opportunities outside our walls
• A revitalized Stephen Ministry program to care for those who are hurting
• A launch of the After-School Program under the leadership of Kelly Johnston with a full roster of kids and incredible volunteer support
None of this would be possible without our members who ‘share abundantly’ of their time, energy, and money. Your giving is one more way of participating abundantly in what God is doing. Your giving isn’t just a ‘yes’ to the church: it’s also a ‘yes’ to what God wants to do here, what God wants to do in and through us. Your giving says ‘Yes, Lord, let your kingdom come in Naperville and beyond.’ Your giving says ‘yes, Lord, let lives be changed by Jesus—let kids grow here—let us serve with willing hands.’ Your giving is just another way of sharing abundantly in what God is doing.
In what follows, you can learn more about our 2027 stewardship campaign: about where your support goes and our requests for the coming year. Please prayerfully consider your gift for 2027. May your offering ‘not only supply the needs of the saints, but overflow with thankgivings to God.’
It didn’t take long for the two of us to realize that folks at Knox share generously with one another. It started when our moving van arrived and dozens of Knox members shared their time (and muscles) by helping unpack. But we quickly saw that that generosity wasn’t just directed to us. Knox is a place where people share abundantly in the church’s ministry.
We have seen lay people share the gospel with power and authenticity in small groups or retreats. We have seen dedicated elders who share their time and wisdom to help this church run smoothly. We have seen deacons and Stephen Ministers who share their compassion and prayers with those who are sick or struggling. We have seen choir members and worship leaders who share their talents and time to create stirring worship music. In 2 Cor. 9, Paul says it’s a blessing to be able to ‘share abundantly’ in the church’s good works. And he’s right: one of the greatest privileges we have is the ability to share abundantly in what God is doing right here at this church.
And God is up to A LOT at Knox! Here are some of the places we see God at work:
• New members and young families continuing to attend and join Knox
• Small groups expanding and multiplying
• Continued support of mission opportunities outside our walls
• A revitalized Stephen Ministry program to care for those who are hurting
• A launch of the After-School Program under the leadership of Kelly Johnston with a full roster of kids and incredible volunteer support
None of this would be possible without our members who ‘share abundantly’ of their time, energy, and money. Your giving is one more way of participating abundantly in what God is doing. Your giving isn’t just a ‘yes’ to the church: it’s also a ‘yes’ to what God wants to do here, what God wants to do in and through us. Your giving says ‘Yes, Lord, let your kingdom come in Naperville and beyond.’ Your giving says ‘yes, Lord, let lives be changed by Jesus—let kids grow here—let us serve with willing hands.’ Your giving is just another way of sharing abundantly in what God is doing.
In what follows, you can learn more about our 2027 stewardship campaign: about where your support goes and our requests for the coming year. Please prayerfully consider your gift for 2027. May your offering ‘not only supply the needs of the saints, but overflow with thankgivings to God.’
2 Corinthians 9:8-15
And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. As it is written, “He scatters abroad; he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.” He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us, for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God. Through the testing of this ministry you glorify God by your obedience to the confession of the gospel of Christ and by the generosity of your partnership with them and with all others, while they long for you and pray for you because of the surpassing grace of God that he has given you. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. As it is written, “He scatters abroad; he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.” He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us, for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God. Through the testing of this ministry you glorify God by your obedience to the confession of the gospel of Christ and by the generosity of your partnership with them and with all others, while they long for you and pray for you because of the surpassing grace of God that he has given you. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!
