MelissaNorth Huntingdon PA

Angels come in many forms, gender and race. When reading the Steward of the month, I was compelled to submit Mike De Felice's name.

Mike is a pillar of the church and community.  He is well loved, respected and known by the entire community.  Mike is an electrician by trade and serves his church as well as the community in many ways.  He is a true steward by sharing time, talent and finances to help anyone in need.  The following is just ... Read Full Story

jeannieLaBelle FL

Jack Neitzke is not only one of Good Shepherd's  greatest stewards, he's truly God's gift to his community.  Good Shepherd has several annual events, and Jack either directs them or participates in the most essential way.  He organizes and leads spiritual meetings, he sings in the choir, and he prepares the food of all of the churches "eating" events.  This includes the shopping, the prep, and the cooking!  He even helps clean up!  Sounds like ... Read Full Story

YvonneAurora CO

A long time member of our church here in Aurora, Colorado, Melba Taylor gives much more than she ever receives.  She is an active member and lay leader at the Burns Memorial United Methodist Church.  Melba prepares and serves breakfast to the youth of our church on Sunday mornings, and works with the youth.  She is also in charge of our kitchen and helps prepare the monthly luncheon meal following our Communion service.  She is ... Read Full Story

RuthElizabeth PA

Every Sunday, early in the morning, Linda and Art pack up their instruments and head out to play music for the early service at their church.  It is not always an easy task, loading and unloading a big bass fiddle, autoharp, dulcimer, and countless music books into their car each week, and then do it in reverse after the service.  And recently, it has been an even greater effort, having overcome a vicious attack on her by two neighborhood dogs, and ... Read Full Story

JenniferSpokane WA

Stew is the director of the Saturday adult modern choir. He plays the guitar, sings, laughs, and shares so much more with us as a group.  There are only six of us now, but Stew works like crazy to make us sound good.  We hold rehearsal every Tuesday evening, at times it takes us an hour to learn one piece, but he has faith in us and that gets us through.  Stew also heads the stewardship committee, a job ... Read Full Story

JonniLockport NY
It takes a special kind of woman to be a pastor's wife.  When that pastor is also an Army Chaplain, the role of Pastor's wife takes on a whole new meaning.  Our Pastor is serving his second overseas deployment since the events of 9/11 led our country to war.  He has been away from his family and church for almost 16 months this time and is not expected back for another 5.  Not only ... Read Full Story

LouPortland OR

Glenn Lambert learned the joy of giving as a child growing up on a ranch during the Great Depression.  Glenn describes his parents as givers, thankful to be able to help those in need.  His mother always managed to help everyone who came to their door, never turning anyone away.  His father was a loadmaster for the railroad, and rather than fire anyone, he would find a job they could do.  One day Glenn accidentally discovered ... Read Full Story

KathyFalls City NE

My story is about a couple. A great couple. Their names are Max and Norma Roland. They are always willing to help. Holding offices, working the benefits, and sharing their time, talents and resources with many have been quite a blessing. Their Orphan Grain Train activities are many. They have time and again taken articles of clothing to the Orphan Grain Train sites in Lincoln and Norfolk, Nebraska sites, and often work at the sites also.

Max is the treasurer ... Read Full Story

CarolFancy Farm KY

In a small rural town in western Kentucky, population  approximately 500, there lives a married couple of 62 years. Ross and Elizabeth Curtsinger, quitely and graciously through the years have embodied the meaning of christian stewardship.  Without fanfare, both have served on parish committees, performed various ministries, chaired church picnics; fed the hungry by dedicated  work with the local food pantry; clothed the naked through their support and particiapation in the St. Vincent DePaul Society, ... Read Full Story

JuneReno NV

When my mother and I came to Nevada in 1971, we were 2 single women raising my daughters aged 4 and 8.  Living expenses were higher and wages much lower than what we had left in California.  We had been attending a Methodist Church in California so here we joined & attended Sparks UMC.   

During the first financial drive after joining Sparks Church, I decided to take God at his word and began to set aside a specific amount from ... Read Full Story

NanStrong ME

 If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash one anothers feet ... For I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you.  John 13: 14, 15.

     Len and Elaine Allen live out this example as they minister in the Strong United Methodist Church, a small congregation in a country setting. They work together to enhance each others talents in all that they do, serving God and the ... Read Full Story

JosephineCape Coral FL

A friendly, older Eucharistic Minister at our church became extremely ill and her family recently put her into a local home for elderly. She is still brought to our Mass by her son, but of course cannot serve with us at the altar.

One of our other, younger Eucharistic ministers felt badly, as some of us do, and took Maureen Buscenni a hand-crocheted blanket and sat beside her at church, and visits her at the home. Her name is Kelly Schotmeyer. ... Read Full Story

MaynardBeatrice NE

As I entered through the door of the church entryway, I saw a mother and her two children waiting for someone.  I visited briefly with them.  I knew why they were there.  The food pantry was open for "business" for those in need.  But, we didn't talk about that even though they seemed a bit nervous in just visiting. 

I was there to give a financial gift to the food pantry to aid in the purchase of ... Read Full Story

BettyFayetteville NC

Using scrap lumber, six-year-old Mark attempted to construct a doll bed for his sister. She'd saved and purchased a doll, but had nothing left to buy a bed.

I'll make one for you! Mark eagerly offered. He made some progress with it until he tried to attach the legs. I could make it stand up, Mark pleaded with his mother, if youd just let me use Dads electric screwdriver!

... Read Full Story

EdwardMidland MI

The following is a true happening, related to me by one of our parishioners regarding our Expansion Drive.

Several years ago, during our original Expansion Drive, a member of the church was washing his car. As he went about his task, he was thought to himself: Lord, I'd really like to win the lottery for a couple million dollars. If I did, I'd personally pay ... Read Full Story

JulieCarlsbad CA

In Akron, Ohio there is a medical doc­tor, Charles Casto, who embodies his faith. Dr. Casto began manifesting his faith in life through pro bono work in Bolivia. Taking two of his children with him, he participated in medical mis­sionary work with other medical per­sonnel among the indigenous Bolivians. ... Read Full Story

ThomasWest Hartford CT

The late Stanley S. Kresge was a man who gave his all back to his community. “He considered what he had a trust from God, and that he was merely a steward of what God had given him,^” said the Rev. Wil­liam Quick of his most fa­mous parishioner.  Kresge’s plain ways and homespun values were a sharp contrast to the ... Read Full Story

berniceAtlantic City NJ

 Mrs. Frieda is a member of my church and my mentor.  She serves as president of United Methodist Women, which is a group of women who serve the church, community and support a group of children in Africa.  She is also Treasurer of the church and I serve under her.  She has held this position over 40 years; her favorite saying is "Give God his first and he'll take care of all your needs."

She always has a smile on ... Read Full Story

JenniferPalm Desert CA

We had just moved into our new home here in California after living in Maine all of our lives.  My husband has an amazing new job here, and the schools are excellent for our two children.  Although the desert creates breathtaking, picturesque sunsets, and the weather is always beautiful, our new house wasn't really "home" to me ... after-all California will never be Maine.

My husband Peter suggested that I join a womens group through our new church.  ... Read Full Story

JuneBaltimore MD

The steward of the month at our church is a young mother of five children, Cricket Hatton. She is also the President of our Ladies Aide, she teaches Sunday School, plays the handbells, is the craft person for our afternoon Kool Klub and is our Pastor's right hand person. She is very smart regarding computers and she is skilled at any kind of craft projects. You can ask her to help with anything and she will never will ... Read Full Story

LoisPalestine TX

Mary Linda Bunch is our church organist and choir director. She graciously plays for funerals, weddings and all church special programs and accepts no compensation. Her time and talent are demonstrated monthly at three local nursing homes, the Senior Citizens Center, two retirement homes and two out-of-town nursing homes.

The transportation to one of the out-of-town homes is provided free of charge by her in her van. Each Friday morning you can find her with the same singing group ... Read Full Story

BarbaraOak Park IL

The First Baptist Food Bank in our California town was started in 1987 by John and Marge Faye. They are an excellent example of Stewards to our Lord.  John and Marge have dedicated every Saturday and Tuesday to run the food bank for the last 20 plus years, and have answered the call of our neighboring communities.  Our Reverend mentioned to the congregation during our service that a nearby city had families in need of food and basic items ... Read Full Story

DianeMorrow GA

Katherine Smith has had many titles in her life, including those of wife, mother, grandmother, Sunday School teacher, and prayer warrior.  A very vital and active member of Morrow First United Methodist Church, Katherine carries out her own ministry by baking the most delicious bread and delivering loaves to people she hears of who may just need to know that someone cares.  She quietly attends to those who stand in need of an act of ... Read Full Story

JoePeoria AZ

Bill is the type of guy who seems to be involved in everything at our church. Its almost as if he is a part of the building itself. I spent a little time getting to know him last month, when he was at the baptism for my nephew Albert.  I pulled my sister over to the side, and asked her how do we know Bill?  She smiled, and simply answered I dont know, I ... Read Full Story

TomSaint Paul MN
One night in our youth group my friend Amanda shared with us that her sister Tonya was pregnant. Tonya and her husband Erik were only married six months and still living with Amanda's parents in a basement apartment that Erik built with the money he had put aside for college.

Now, I know how I would have felt if I were in that situation... and where my thoughts would have been. I would have been selfish, ... Read Full Story

JohnBaroda,

Dana is the most prolific volunteer at St. John's.

She is the co-chairperson of the Community Life Committee. The CLC manages blood drives at the church every other month. In this activity Dana helps recruit donors, sends out reminder cards to potential donors and to those people who attend. She recruits volunteers to help at the drive to counsel donors or provide and serve drinks and snacks for the donors. She helps to set up the room before the ... Read Full Story

GloriaRaleigh NC

There is no doubt (in my mind) that when the Book of His Life is read by God, James Revis will be recognized entirely for his faithfulness and as an exemplary steward. James has served our St. Ambrose Church Parish in many capacities. No matter what goes on...he is always willing to serve in any way. For many years he was the Adult Church School Teacher, led many Bible Studies, and ... Read Full Story

MaryTrumbull CT

My older brother, Joey, owns a really successful business here in town. He is an environmental spill contractor. He spends his days saving the planet.  Well, besides the obvious career choices Joe has made for himself, there is so much more below the surface that also makes him a great steward and a great man.  I would like to point out that Joey has worked hard his entire childhood with our family business, even when he was ... Read Full Story

DebbieMilltown NJ

   Can a simple knit cap help save a babys life? In many developing countries it sure can! According to the Save the Children organization four million newborn babies die each year within the first month of life. Bill Gates has been quoted as saying one of the easiest ways to cut down on infant mortality is to keep babies warm and dry (Newsweek, October 2007). Through their Knit One Save One campaign, this organization has sent thousands ... Read Full Story

Rev. VictorBlandon PA

My dad and mom gave a tenth of their income to the church all their lives. Their instructions to us three children were to tell all our families and friends and members of the parishes to which we belonged not to purchase flowers for our funerals!

My fathers body lay in a simple wooden casket inside the church door no frills and no flowers. We hugged and kissed guests as they arrived. Church council members stood nearby at ... Read Full Story

Fr. JimNipawin SK

Rene can I see you for a minute after Mass? How many times have I spoken those words? Our church is in great shape, but from time to time a door hinge needs work, a window needs adjusting, or one of the pews needs minor repairs. Im sure that every parish has its Fix it man, someone who can do everything from tightening a screw to erecting a new sign.

Ours is Rene Chabot. Whenever there is something ... Read Full Story

PatrickSherwood OH

At our church  every month we have a community breakfast for the public. Also we have a swiss steak supper every year. We have a food pantry everyone donates to, in order to help the needy with food and supplies.We just recently donated money to purchase Bibles that were handed out door to door. We also donated money to a children's home. We also have a mission circle that makes noodles and baked goods, which is sold to raise money for needy families in our ... Read Full Story

MadelineRankin PA

My granddaughter, Captain Rebecca Carnahan Cozad, is serving with the U.S. Army. From Nov. 2006 through Feb. 2008, she served with the 385th Military Police Battalion headquartered on Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan. During her 15 months there, she faithfully served as reader/cantor for the Orthodox services. It was not an easy task, as she would have to find an escort to walk to the chapel area - about a mile from where her "office" ... Read Full Story

JohnnieHouston TX

Mrs. Johnnie Tomkins, a communion steward, contributes beautiful glass vases. Two vases of fresh flowers, are placed on the altar each Sunday. They are later given to the sick and shut in. Mrs Tomkins has given vases for several years now for the joy it gives to others.

Sometimes she says, "I'm not going to bring them anymore ... It's time for others to give. But, here she comes with dozens more vases as our pantry runs low! She enjoys ... Read Full Story

CarrieElkhart IN

When God declared " let [man] rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground" (Genesis 1:26 NIV), He was putting the stewardship of creation into mans hands. Lisa Irwin takes this seriously.

When her daughter was born four years ago, she wanted the best world for her and for future generations.  She started reading everything she ... Read Full Story

JeffWhite River Junction VT

Have you ever had a song on the radio take you back to a moment in your life that seemed almost perfect? It's so strange that I read your Steward of the Month article right after I had this happen to me. I was driving to church, when Bette Middlers song, From a Distance made some GREAT memories rush into my head.

I was on a retreat with this really great group of people, Christ was with us ... Read Full Story

JeannetteSan Antonio TX

Volunteerism with a loving heart and a thankful spirit is how Karen E. Wright makes a remarkable difference in the lives of everyone at Grace English Evangelical Lutheran Church in San Antonio, Texas.  On Sundays, she arises early and bakes something delectable for the congregation to enjoy, as we gather before Sunday School for fellowship.  In fact, Karen is actively involved in all fellowship activities from decorating the fellowship hall, to preparing and serving meals, ... Read Full Story

Charlie MT

Every Sunday my mommy and dad bring me to Sunday school after we all go to church.  Mrs. Jennings taught us this week to give more than money in the basket.  She told us that we need to help keep the church clean.  So, we cleaned the chairs at church with this spray that smelled like lemon.  Mrs. Jennings is really nice and loves us very much.  She wants us to go to heaven and ... Read Full Story

LuciaNew York NY

Maestro Vincent LaSelva is a true Steward. He and his non-profit company, The New York Grand Opera, has brought free fully-staged opera to Central Park every summer for 36 years. He relies on donations given to him from opera lovers, but it is he that keeps this operation afloat. He takes chances on singers, like me, when no one else would give them a second look. He took me in, like so many other singers, ... Read Full Story

Rae JeanAlbert City IA

When the Ladies Aid in our rural Lutheran Congregation no longer met several years ago, no quilts were made either. One lady in our congregation continues the project for LWR (Lutheran World Relief). She scours garage sales for sheets, uses mattress pads, old useable flannel sheets, table cloths, discarded blankets and even takes the wiring out of non-working electric blankets to have padding and backing for these quilts.

For funerals, she's there in the church kitchen making sandwiches for lunch or bringing in her salad and cake ... Read Full Story

SuzanneWestborough MA

Tom had not planned to retire early. He loved his job in high tech and was good at it. Medical issues, however, dictated an unexpected early retirement.

Last year, he stopped going to the office every day; and instead came to church. He was our financial secretary and figured there would be lots to do. Hes turned one of our smaller rooms into an office that he shares with our volunteer parish nurse, rolled up his shirtsleeves and ... Read Full Story

BettyMount Holly NJ

There is a man at our church who gives freely of his time and talents.  He has cleaned the church, planned and served breakfasts to the homeless, takes charge of our vegetable ministry, takes his turn as liturgist, leads worship, is a Certified Lay Speaker and has preached in the pastor's absence.  He is always available to help at the church no matter what the need is.  He is a great candidate for Steward of the ... Read Full Story

Edmond G.Rockport TX

Tom Berkenkotter is President of our St. Vincent dePaul Conference in Rockport, Tx.  In addition to organizing our meetings, programs, membership drives, he is the most active on the front lines meeting and helping our clients, making home visits meeting their earthly needs and lifting their spirits.  One example is his tireless effort over weeks and months to have a cancer patient with no income and no insurance accepted into M. D. Anderson for treatment ... Read Full Story

T.Trenton MI

There's a lady who works tirelessly in our church. She has been a Catechist for over 15 years and is also on our Parish Council. As a Catechist she has touched many young lives. In addition, she has a daughter with autism, which doesn't leave her much time to do all that she does for our parish. She has raised 3 children and has helped raise 3 more.

She doesn't have a selfish bone in her body and ... Read Full Story

Sherry

Several weeks ago, Craig Jones, a Department of Public Service officer noticed a driver that was speeding and driving erraticly. Craig proceeded to follow the vehicle and then pull him over.

When Craig asked the driver for his license and registration, he could see the man was extremely anxious and very upset.  After checking his documents, Craig asked the man what was upsetting him. By this time the man was in tears explaining to Craig that he had ... Read Full Story

JohnSarasota FL

I haven't seen anyone nominate the pastor of a church for Steward of The Month in our bulletin. So, I am electing my pastor for Steward of The Month!

Here is why: I am a recovering alchoholic, I have been sober for 15 years. Pastor Rodgers helps run a twelve-step meeting every Wednesday night at our church. I was never a religious man until Pastor pulled me from the Hell that was my life. I don't remember much ... Read Full Story

LuLuWashington DC

It seems like only yesterday, but it was over 50 years ago when I met Bertha. Our newlywed husbands were both fighting in the Korean War, and we were here together praying for them at a special worship service at the First Baptist church.

I can't say that we had much more than that in common. We got very close over the years. When we had our families, on Sundays after services we would barbeque in the summer. Our sons ... Read Full Story

RichardCheektowaga NY

One season between Thanksgiving and Christmas a needy person came to a local pastor, the Rev. Roger Horton. The indigent man was not known to the pastor or his church, but the pastor was moved by his heart-rending story. The man had four children under the teenage years. He had lost his job and his wife had major surgery with a long recovery period. Paying his bills, feeding his family and the celebration of Christmas ... Read Full Story

jeromePennsgrove, NJ

The Church of Our Merciful Saviour is a wonderful old church, consecrated in 1920, and like many of us in the congregation age has taken its toll. There are 45 exquisitely beautiful stained glass windows in our church and therein lies our problem. Many of them are in desperate need of repair. So our Priest, in February 2006, asked for volunteers to raise money to repair them.

A team of 6 stepped forward and in just about 3 ... Read Full Story

KateFranklin MI

My Uncle Joe collects the money from everyone on Sundays.  He puts a lot of money in the basket to give more to the church.  Uncle Joe gives me money to put in the basket, and it makes me happy.  Uncle Joe is my favorite Uncle.  He set up a lemonade stand for me at the end of his driveway, and ... Read Full Story

VirginiaFranksville WI

John Poorman has been one of the most giving people I have ever met. He is the head of the Shepeherding committee at our church. Every Sunday after services he goes to visit shut ins who are no longer able to attend services. He and his wife own a small church building of which the upstairs was being rented by a small church group. John had an antique store in the basement of the building. ... Read Full Story

LouiseEastlake OH

In these days of economic stress and turmoil many turn for help and guidance to our St. Vincent dePaul Society.  They place a call and leave their stories and requests on our answering service. They are pleasantly surprised when their requests are answered by the patient and compassionate voice of Beverly Pecjak. Sometimes she receives many calls a day and has to call them back numerous times before she gets in touch with them.  She listens as ... Read Full Story

AmandaVero Beach FL

Amanda is a missionary in the Czech Republic.  Her work as an English teacher, youth group leader and orphan outreach leader was put on hold when she was hospitalized for a protruding, herniated disc in her back.  News that the only solution was an operation stunned Amanda, but she submitted because she knew God's hand was on her.  Undaunted, Amanda continued to be prayerful and let God shine through her.  She read the Bible daily, ... Read Full Story

JenniferFlagstaff AZ

My mother is a real life saint.  Not only did she bring up three daughters, but she has been a pillar in our community.  She works at the High School in the office, and people of all ages, when I bump into them, remember her kindness, and gentle smile.  I know from personal experience, when you get called into the office in high school, it's very scary ... I'm so proud of my mother and ... Read Full Story

JulieRockford IL

We recently had a wedding at our church and there were going to be several children who were participating in the wedding service.  The grandmother asked my two teenage daughters if they would like to babysit and help clean up after the wedding.  The kids were great and it was a beautiful service.  The grandmother generously gave the girls an envelope with two ten dollar bills in it.  The next church service I saw the younger ... Read Full Story

Karla IN

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Sheila is our church's "gal about town"....she can be seen in our church on a daily basis although she isn't on our church's payroll.  She has so many jobs in our church and community that it would be hard to pinpoint them all.  She does each job with her full ability and strength and is a perfectionist in all that she does.  If a project seems difficult or "messy", Sheila cleans the mess ... Read Full Story

Tonya MS

My father is the janitor at St Mary's Church in Farmington.  He's worked for the church for 6 years now.  He maintains the grounds and helps out at Sunday mass. He is a prime candidate for your Steward of the Month because he is always giving.  Before he retired and took the position at our parish, he worked as an executive for Pratt & Whitney in New York city.  He organized a "Give Back to the Community" ... Read Full Story

GailNewport News VA

A young man with autism - from a family living well below the poverty line - approached the pastor one morning and placed in her hand a coin that had clearly been in the roadway for a time.  Crushed and distorted, neither the nationality of the coin or its amount were discernible.  Gravely he told the pastor that he found this coin in the road this morning and he wanted this to be his "tithe to ... Read Full Story

GailNewport News VA

A gentleman knocked on our church office door one day and handed a money order for $27 to one of our parishioners.  The remarkable thing is that this man has never attended a service in our church.  He explained that he previously was out of work, had just received his first paycheck from a new job, and that "God told me to tithe this to your church."  The money order was for an exact 10% of ... Read Full Story

PAULGUN BARREL CITY TX

Small, but more than effective, Edna Beltz, at 5 ft., and 100 lbs. dripping wet, has been our Director of Religious Education since 1976. If my math is correct, that's 32 years of devotion to God and the parishioners of St. Jude Church in Gun Barrel City, Texas. Edna started her journey on Jan. 24, 1930, graduated from St. Rose of Lima in Ohio, started on a nursing career, and graduated in 1951 from St. ... Read Full Story

AmandaVero Beach FL

With a flair for creative, emotive song writing and backed by captivating live performances, the five men of BOSH, a Christian Indie band based out of Bournemouth, England, share God's love though the powerful medium of music.  Together these "musicianaries" regularly perform at gigs in a variety of venues (from churches to pagan strongholds) in order to reach a wide range of audiences.  Motivated by seeing people come to Christ rather than monetary gain, they ... Read Full Story

PaulaSt Paul MN

Brian and Miriam are members here at church. Justin, their son, was a singer with the choir.He got every solo in high-school, was in every play, and played the part of Jesus in God Spell.  Brian and Justin started the adult contemporary choir 7 years ago, and every Saturday they rock out the gospel ... its very cool.  Both Justin and Brian are amazing singers.

As a congregation, we stood along side of Brian and Miriam as we ... Read Full Story

Rosa MN

Beverley is my grandmother's nurse. My grandmother is 98 years old and suffering from Alzheimers disease; it's been so very hard on our family. We found Beverly through a flyer we posted at church. She was working for another family taking care of an elderly woman who had passed away. Bev was in church praying that day that she saw our little flyer ... and called us. She has become a part of the family ... Read Full Story

CurtissScottville MI
In the 1960"s we had a pastor by the name of Rev. Herman Voege. He and his wife Linda & family lived modestly in our church parsonage. They were very good stewards and very mission minded and supported a child in a foreign orphanage. This child needed an operation so they sent all they could to help. Mrs. Voege told us later that they sent all they had and didn't have enough left for ... Read Full Story

DanaLadysmith WI

I would like to nominate Victor and Bonnie Plockelman for Steward(s) of the Month.  This couple are each in their own way exemplery stewards for their Lord.

Victor is the chairman of our congregation, and also the Church Extension Fund representative.  Bonnie is one of the organists for worship services, and is also the chairman of the Board of Stewardship.

They have spear-headed the painting of our church, inside and out, all of the cleaning duties for the building and grounds, and ... Read Full Story

DarlineProspect Heights IL

Anna Saewert, teenage daughter of Scott and Janet Saewert, long time parishioners, plays the flute for our choir. She has been involved in this ministry since 1999. She was involved in the childrens choir initially and was urged by her friend Jenny to play the flute with her. Some lessons and Anna plays the flute beautifully.

Anna enjoys playing the flute for Sunday Masses and other church events, such as graduation and other big celebrations. She continues to ... Read Full Story

SusanDarwin MN

Jack and Judy have physical limitations which prevent them from being able to work at church functions.  They do however, work from their home and attend and support as many church events as they can.

Judy and Jack are known as our "Prolife Couple." They see to it that there is always something at the entrances of church that relate to Prolife.  They were instrumental in getting a Prolife billboard erected in one of our local communities.

Judy and Jack do phone ... Read Full Story

Jillian MT

Last week at the country store, two young men were giving Christy, the owner a hard time about paying for the candy they ate.  I am an elderly woman, not wanting to get involved, I walked to the back of the store.  A different young man came in and although he was half the size of the other boys, stood up to them and somehow got them out of the store. The young man was ... Read Full Story

SusanBridgeport CT

My mother spends lots of time at church and is always giving away our old cloths and toys to the less fortunate families.  She bakes brownies for the coffee social every Sunday.  She also types the bulletins every week and sends them to the printer. Every Wednesday she cooks at the soup kitchen, and she always comes home so happy.  We have never missed a church function, our family is at every one of them ... Read Full Story

AdelineAddieville IL

I am writing in regards to the article in the Stewardship Magazine you wrote looking for Stewards of the month. Immediately upon reading your article, Marian Martens sprung into my mind. I am not passionate about writing; however, I could not let an opportunity like this one to pass by.

Marian is a servant of our Lord and has been a faithful and dedicated member of our parish in Okawville, IL. She has worked so faithfully in the ... Read Full Story

JenniferSpokane WA

Stew is the director of the Saturday adult modern choir. He plays the guitar, sings, laughs, and shares so much more with us as a group.  There are only six of us now, but Stew works like crazy to make us sound good.  We hold rehearsal every Tuesday evening, at times it takes us an hour to learn one piece, but he has faith in us and that gets us through.  Stew also heads the stewardship committee, a job ... Read Full Story

JonniLockport NY
It takes a special kind of woman to be a pastor's wife.  When that pastor is also an Army Chaplain, the role of Pastor's wife takes on a whole new meaning.  Our Pastor is serving his second overseas deployment since the events of 9/11 led our country to war.  He has been away from his family and church for almost 16 months this time and is not expected back for another 5.  Not only ... Read Full Story

LouPortland OR

Glenn Lambert learned the joy of giving as a child growing up on a ranch during the Great Depression.  Glenn describes his parents as givers, thankful to be able to help those in need.  His mother always managed to help everyone who came to their door, never turning anyone away.  His father was a loadmaster for the railroad, and rather than fire anyone, he would find a job they could do.  One day Glenn accidentally discovered ... Read Full Story

KathyFalls City NE

My story is about a couple. A great couple. Their names are Max and Norma Roland. They are always willing to help. Holding offices, working the benefits, and sharing their time, talents and resources with many have been quite a blessing. Their Orphan Grain Train activities are many. They have time and again taken articles of clothing to the Orphan Grain Train sites in Lincoln and Norfolk, Nebraska sites, and often work at the sites also.

Max is the treasurer ... Read Full Story

ReginaNew Carlisle OH

When I think of these words; persistence, energetic, spirited, diligent, strength, unselfish, willing, gifted, talented; one particular name comes to mind:  Anne B.  Anne started attend our church a few years ago and from day 1 she jumped in to get things done and hasn't stopped since.

She started a group called Stitches United.  This group sews catheter bags, walker bags, hospital bed pouches, wheelchair pouches, lap robes and more for ... Read Full Story

EugeneMt Rainier MD

In all my spiritual journey, I have not met a lady like the one I am going to nominate as one of the greatest stewards I have ever met. I belong to a congregation in a small parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C. The demographics of our church has changed drastically over the years from an all Caucasian to a mostly African-American group of immigrants mainly from West Africa, South America and the Caribbean. ... Read Full Story

ChristineHuntington WV

The significance of the number forty in the Bible is well known.   Jesus was forty days in the desert, the rains came upon Noah and the ark for forty days, but for Marion, forty is the number of years she has served the residents of our local state mental hospital.   Actually, Marion is working on her next forty years of service by sponsoring bingo with prizes, offering refreshments, laughter, and compassion to those forgotten by ... Read Full Story

OwenMiddle Village NY

Tom is a guy from our parish.  He is a carpenter, a tile guy, a mason, and he can fix about anything that goes wrong in this old building.  He comes to service every morning at 7AM, and sticks around after to see if Pastor needs anything.  He is a stand-up guy, always giving of himself.  Last summer at the men's bible study Tom publicly shared his life with us, and eventually we talked him ... Read Full Story

LucyPaducah KY

 I would like to elect Janet as Steward of the month.  She has graciously welcomed us into her home where we hold service every Sunday.  Janet and her family have purchased chairs, set up special lighting, and prepare a small brunch once a month.  She is a wonderful woman, and an inspiration to us all.  She never says no when it comes to our church.

Mary PatLancaster KY

Are you a wannabe poet?  How can you be a good steward of a gift like this?  Just ask Chris Bunsey of St. Barnabas parish.

Chris taught English for thirty years and then, almost the minute he retired, he bought a word processor and started writing in a ... Read Full Story

PAULGUN BARREL CITY TX

Estevan and Elva Cristan of St. Judes Catholic Church in Gun Barrel City, Texas, married for forty-five years, were blessed with six children, one adopted.  This, in itself, is a form of Catholic Stewardship. 

Elva, age sixty-three, and Estevan, age sixty-five, are more than active members of church, holding down many volunteer positions.

Elva is involved at working in the church office, working with our youth, not to mention her contribution at recent Deanery meetings.  She has also acted ... Read Full Story

BriannaBethpage NY

My name is Brianna.  I am the secretary here at St Mark's Parish.  I wanted to talk to you about my father Joe and all he does for our family, our church and community.   

My dad's parents came here from Italy in the early 1930s.  The only work my grandfather could get was a job with the church cutting the lawn here and at the cemetery.   As you probably know, back in those days it was hard for ... Read Full Story

EstherStamford TX

Susan is Father's hair dresser. She goes to the rectory twice a month and offers free hair cuts for the elderly parishioners that cannot afford to go to her salon.  She is a very nice young lady that is dedicated to our parish family.  She runs the CCD class for fifth graders, sings with the church choir, and bakes her famous lemon bars for every bake sale.  When I had hip-replacement surgery last year, she ... Read Full Story

KevinWichita Falls KS

Ruth Rathgeber joined St. Paul Lutheran in Wichita Falls at her baptism in March of 1967. Her husband died in 1985 and she raised her daughters by working as a beautician.

Ruth is an active and faithful member of St. Paul and has served in various capacities in the church. She is a member of the Voters Assembly and is a member of Tabitha Joy (our Women's organization). She is currently an elected member of the Stewardship Board and ... Read Full Story

loraLake Placid NY

I have recently been introduced to Nip Rogers, a local artist in our small community. Since meeting Mr. Rogers, I have learned of the many different avenues he chooses to serve the Lord. It is better to give then receive and Nip is a prime example of this stewardhsip to God. As a starving artist, he never speaks of his own woes. Instead he helps unload the truck at the local food pantry, finds homeless ... Read Full Story

JenniferPalm Desert CA

We had just moved into our new home here in California after living in Maine all of our lives.  My husband has an amazing new job here, and the schools are excellent for our two children.  Although the desert creates breathtaking, picturesque sunsets, and the weather is always beautiful, our new house wasn't really "home" to me ... after-all California will never be Maine.

My husband Peter suggested that I join a womens group through our new church.  ... Read Full Story

JuneBaltimore MD

The steward of the month at our church is a young mother of five children, Cricket Hatton. She is also the President of our Ladies Aide, she teaches Sunday School, plays the handbells, is the craft person for our afternoon Kool Klub and is our Pastor's right hand person. She is very smart regarding computers and she is skilled at any kind of craft projects. You can ask her to help with anything and she will never will ... Read Full Story

LoisPalestine TX

Mary Linda Bunch is our church organist and choir director. She graciously plays for funerals, weddings and all church special programs and accepts no compensation. Her time and talent are demonstrated monthly at three local nursing homes, the Senior Citizens Center, two retirement homes and two out-of-town nursing homes.

The transportation to one of the out-of-town homes is provided free of charge by her in her van. Each Friday morning you can find her with the same singing group ... Read Full Story

BarbaraOak Park IL

The First Baptist Food Bank in our California town was started in 1987 by John and Marge Faye. They are an excellent example of Stewards to our Lord.  John and Marge have dedicated every Saturday and Tuesday to run the food bank for the last 20 plus years, and have answered the call of our neighboring communities.  Our Reverend mentioned to the congregation during our service that a nearby city had families in need of food and basic items ... Read Full Story

Katie AnnMarshfield WI

We'd like our Childrens' Bible Study teacher to win for Steward of the Month.  Mrs. Montgomery helps our church and lets us help too. She is very nice.  She made us clean the parking lot last Saturday with gloves and brooms.  She helps us learn the bible.  She is the best.  She told us to be thankful for what God gives us and to give back as much as we can.  She takes us to the old peoples ... Read Full Story

JoePeoria AZ

Bill is the type of guy who seems to be involved in everything at our church. Its almost as if he is a part of the building itself. I spent a little time getting to know him last month, when he was at the baptism for my nephew Albert.  I pulled my sister over to the side, and asked her how do we know Bill?  She smiled, and simply answered I dont know, I ... Read Full Story

TomSaint Paul MN
One night in our youth group my friend Amanda shared with us that her sister Tonya was pregnant. Tonya and her husband Erik were only married six months and still living with Amanda's parents in a basement apartment that Erik built with the money he had put aside for college.

Now, I know how I would have felt if I were in that situation... and where my thoughts would have been. I would have been selfish, ... Read Full Story

RhondaStromsburg NE
I know two people who live across the street from the church.  They are often at the church doing maintenance work or working on the parsonage or the church building doing something that needs to be done.  They are people that you don't have to tell them what to do, if they see something that needs to be done, they see that it gets done and they do it without recognition (often) or complaint.  They ... Read Full Story

SarahNew York NY
Jason is a guy I know from church. He found the church at a strange time in his life, he was 17 years old. I'll never forget, he and I were on an Emmaus retreat. He was so funny, always ready to crack a joke at all the wrong times. Like so many of us will do from time to time, Jason was questioning his faith. Well, after the ... Read Full Story

JohnLincoln NE

Zion Lutheran Church is undergoing a major renovation which has included a new fellowship hall, additional seating in the sanctuary and adding handicapped accessibility to the church.  John, my dad, has served as the chairperson for the construction portion of the building project.  When he retired, the church project became his part-time job.  My father has ... Read Full Story

LuciaWestport CT

It was a few days before Valentines Day; I was hanging construction-paper hearts in the windows of my apartment when the phone rang. It was my brother, his voice shaking, Daddys been in an accident. A part of me died with my father that day I found myself asking God why questioning everything

The next few days flew bye in a blur of visitors, and arrangements for the funeral and such. It was ... Read Full Story

StanAkron OH

There comes a time in every child’s life when he or she learns the value of a day’s work. For some children, this awareness comes with the first lemonade stand or at a family yard sale, at which a few of those piled-up Happy-Meal toys may be redeemed for cold cash.

            For a certain boy named Bradley, age 8, this awareness arrived ... Read Full Story

CharlesMesa AZ

Ninety year old Frank Jones had a secret. I was his pastor for many years before I discovered what it was. I learned it by observing his lifestyle and the amazing ministry the old fellow exhibited. Ministry? A crippled old former railroad worker had a ministry? Yes. Big time.

Widows and widowers came weekly to be in ... Read Full Story

BettyCharlotte NC

Bonnie Hanson was a shy, reserved 40-year-old housewife when she decided to return to college and seek a degree in social work. She tithed to her parish out of her income as a secretary and believed she was serving God the best she could. But, God had more plans for her than to sit back and relax, now that the kids ... Read Full Story

MildredCharlotte NC

Hattie Wiatt, a little girl, came to a small Sunday school and asked to be taken in, but it was explained there was no room for her. In  less than two weeks she fell ill, and slipped away on her own little last pilgrimage, and no one guessed her strange little secret until beneath her pillow was found a torn pocketbook with ... Read Full Story

SueSeattle WA

Eleanor Boyer was a retired buyer of chemicals and office supplies when she won a lump sum of $11.8 million in the New Jersey lottery.  She never had a moments doubt about what to do with the money.  She gave it away;  about half of it to the parish she worshiped in ... Read Full Story

BettyFayetteville NC

Using scrap lumber, six-year-old Mark attempted to construct a doll bed for his sister. She'd saved and purchased a doll, but had nothing left to buy a bed.

I'll make one for you! Mark eagerly offered. He made some progress with it until he tried to attach the legs. I could make it stand up, Mark pleaded with his mother, if youd just let me use Dads electric screwdriver!

... Read Full Story

EdwardMidland MI

The following is a true happening, related to me by one of our parishioners regarding our Expansion Drive.

Several years ago, during our original Expansion Drive, a member of the church was washing his car. As he went about his task, he was thought to himself: Lord, I'd really like to win the lottery for a couple million dollars. If I did, I'd personally pay ... Read Full Story

JulieCarlsbad CA

In Akron, Ohio there is a medical doc­tor, Charles Casto, who embodies his faith. Dr. Casto began manifesting his faith in life through pro bono work in Bolivia. Taking two of his children with him, he participated in medical mis­sionary work with other medical per­sonnel among the indigenous Bolivians. ... Read Full Story

ThomasWest Hartford CT

The late Stanley S. Kresge was a man who gave his all back to his community. “He considered what he had a trust from God, and that he was merely a steward of what God had given him,^” said the Rev. Wil­liam Quick of his most fa­mous parishioner.  Kresge’s plain ways and homespun values were a sharp contrast to the ... Read Full Story