"What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits to me?"
— Psalm 116:12Today we launch our 90-Day Stewardship Campaign — an invitation for every household of Holy Royal Martyrs of Russia Orthodox Church to reflect on what it means to be faithful stewards of God's gifts.
This campaign is not a fundraiser. It is not a crisis appeal. It is an invitation to grow — in gratitude, in service, and in generosity — as disciples of Christ. Over the next twelve weeks, we will explore together what it means to offer our Time, Talent, and First-Fruits Treasure to God.
Stewardship is not about "paying the bills." It is about gratitude. It is about trust. It is about participation in the life of the Church. It is about becoming the parish God is calling us to be.
Gratitude is the foundation of all Christian stewardship. Before we can give anything to God, we must first recognize how much He has already given us. Everything we have — our time, our health, our family, our skills, our resources — is a gift from God. We are not owners; we are stewards.
When the ten lepers were healed by Christ, only one returned to give thanks. The Lord asked: "Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine?" Gratitude is not simply a nice feeling — it is a spiritual discipline, a response of the heart to the generosity of God.
This week, we begin with gratitude. We take inventory of what God has given us. And from that place of thankfulness, we ask how we are called to respond.
- Homily on Gratitude — the foundation of Christian stewardship.
- Official announcement of the 90-Day Stewardship Campaign.
- Stewardship Commitment Cards distributed to every household.
- Launch Letter sent to all parishioners.
- Personal testimony from a fellow parishioner (2 minutes).
- Introduction and blessing of the Stewardship Team.
- Set the tone: stewardship = discipleship, gratitude, and participation.
- The Stewardship Commitment Card becomes a visual anchor for the next 90 days.
- Every parishioner receives the card — take it home, pray over it, bring it back.
Our goal is simple: 100% participation. Not equal gifts — but equal commitment. Not pressure — but joyful offering. Not obligation — but love.
Holy Royal Martyrs is a parish with tremendous potential. We have faithful people, a strong spiritual foundation, and a mission that matters. But to grow, to welcome new families, and to strengthen our ministries, we need every member of our parish family to take part.
May the Holy Royal Passion-Bearers intercede for us as we begin this journey together.