Decision
Last Sunday at the congregational meeting, the discussion was held on whether to take $10,000 from our endowment fund and send it to be used by Presbyterian World Service and Development for helping those who are suffering around the world. Hearing the motion, those how were speaking for argued that as Christians we ought to do so because being good stewards would mean to use what God gave us in loving our neighbours. Those who spoke against argued that reducing the fund would affect the future financial viability and that if we wanted to help we ought to raise the money without touching the fund.
An amendment was put forward to say that the fund match up to $5000 of all the money we would raise by Christmas 2011. The rationale behind the amendment was to encourage people to give while we also make sure that sufficient amount to go to help those who are in need. The amendment passed after a lengthy discussion in a fairly close vote. The amendment as the new motion passed.
I was glad to see such important discussion take place. The decision now puts the onus on everyone to do their best to love our neighbours not only here but also all around the world. We are certainly maturing as God's stewards.
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