In Luke 16, Jesus reminds us that everything we have—our time, talents, and treasures—ultimately belongs to God. We are not the true owners, but stewards entrusted with His gifts.
True success, Jesus says, is not measured by how much we gather for ourselves, but by faithfulness and trustworthiness in managing what He has placed in our care. God calls us to be wise managers, not careless spenders or selfish hoarders.
As we learn to be faithful in small things, God entrusts us with greater blessings. Out of love and gratitude, we return a portion of what He has given to us, acknowledging Him as the source of every good gift. Wise stewardship is not only a duty but a joyful response to God’s abundant grace.
Join us as we explore how Jesus’ teaching on stewardship shapes our perspective on possessions, success, and generosity in light of His love.
Service times:
- Live on YouTube
- In person worship
Order of service:
Readings:
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 113
- Old Testament reading is from Amos 8:4–7
- New Testament reading is from 1 Timothy 2:1–15
- Holy Gospel is from Luke 16:1–15
Songs and Hymns:
- Be Thou My Vision
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Attr. to Irish St. Dallán Forgaill, 6th cent; Translated by Mary E. Byrne
Tune: SLANE, Traditional Irish Melody; Arranged by Dave Moore, Lauren Moore.
© 2021 Catholic Music Initiative Inc.
Used with permission: One License #728607-A - We Give Thee But Thine Own
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Text: William W. How, 1823–97
Tune: William H. Monk, 1823–89
Text and tune: Public domain - I Am Not My Own
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Ben Shive, Bryan Fowler, Skye Peterson, Tom Anderson
© 2023 Beehive Songs; Getty Music Publishing; Be Essential Songs; bryanfowlersongs
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - My Worth Is Not in What I Own
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Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Graham Kendrick
© 2014 Getty Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Jesus Comes Today with Healing
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Text: Heinrich Puchta, 1808–58; tr. David W. Rogner, 1960, © David W. Rogner
Tune: Johann Löhner, 1645–1705; adapt. Johann Balthasar König, 1691–1758, public domain
Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220 - Gracious God, You Send Great Blessings
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Text: Gregory J. Wismar, © 2004 Gregory J. Wismar
Used with permission, LSB Hymn License no. 110001220
Tune: Columbian Harmony, Cincinnati, 1825; Worship & Rejoice, Carol Stream, 2001
Public domain - Lord of All Nations, Grant Me Grace
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Text: Olive Wise Spannaus, 1916–2018, alt.
© 1969 Concordia Publishing House. Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220
Tune: Georg Joseph, 17th cent., adapt
Public domain
Liturgies:
- Gloria in Excelsis
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Sanctus
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Agnus Dei
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
Announcements:
- Sunday, Sep 21:
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- Worship Service (Pastor William Engfehr): 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Sunday School and Youth Confirmation: 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
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Sanctuary.
- Adult Bible Study and Youth Confirmation: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
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Downstairs.
- Wednesday, Sep 24:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
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Downstairs.
- Jr & Sr High Youth Group @ Staake Home: 6:30 PM to 8 PM
- Thursday, Sep 25:
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- AA Meeting: 6:30 PM
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Downstairs.
- Saturday, Sep 27:
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- AA Meeting: 1:30 PM
- Monday, Oct 6:
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- Youth Mission Trip: 10:30 AM
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Serv’n in the Hills
May 31 – June 5, 2026
- Saturday, Oct 11:
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- 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil: 7 AM to 7 PM
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- Friday, Oct 17:
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- New Members’ Welcome Night: 7 PM
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