My Promises to God Card

 

Name: _________________________________________

 

I have thought about the gifts God has given me. To show my love for God and for my church, I promise to be a good steward. I will:

 

q    Pray for the Kirk

q    Pray for people listed in the Kirk Concerns

q    Learn to use and read my Bible

q    Attend Sunday School regularly

q    Attend Worship regularly

q    Attend “345 Faith Alive” regularly (Grade 3-5 youth group)

q    Sing in one of the Kirk choirs

q    Serve as an acolyte

q    Help others by participating in WIHN

q    Help others by participating in Family Ties at Christmas

q    Be a helper at church when a grownup needs my help

q    Pick up bulletins from the pews after worship

q    Invite a friend to worship, Sunday School or youth group

q    Share an offering of money each Sunday in Sunday School or Worship

 

If you would like to make other promises, write them on the lines below:

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On Sunday November 11, bring your Promise Card to worship and during the service put it in a basket at the front of the sanctuary.

My Promises to God Card ­ my copy

 

Name: _________________________________________

 

Copy your promises onto this side of the card and keep it in a safe place. You will want to remember your promises to God and to the Kirk.

 

q    Pray for the Kirk

q    Pray for people listed in the Kirk Concerns

q    Learn to use and read my Bible

q    Attend Sunday School regularly

q    Attend Worship regularly

q    Attend “345 Faith Alive” regularly (Grade 3-5 youth group)

q    Sing in one of the Kirk choirs

q    Serve as an acolyte

q    Help others by participating in WIHN

q    Help others by participating in Family Ties at Christmas

q    Be a helper at church when a grownup needs my help

q    Pick up bulletins from the pews after worship

q    Invite a friend to worship, Sunday School or youth group

q    Share an offering of money each Sunday in Sunday School or Worship

 

If you would like to make other promises, write them on the lines below:

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Cut this card along the line and keep this half for yourself. Remember to keep your promise to God and to the Kirk.

Children can make pledges too!

 

It is the time of year when we make decisions about the promises we would like to make to God and to our church. The adults of the church are thinking about how they will give their time and gifts with their money. Their promises are called their pledge. A pledge is like a promise.

 

You will hear the word “stewardship”. Stewardship is simply caring for, using and sharing the gifts God has given us. We can find ways to share our time and our talents with others. Good stewards are people who help protect and care for the earth and all of its creatures. We take care of our health and bodies that God has given us. We give our money to the church to share our blessings with others and help do God’s work. We tell others about Christ and our faith. We love others as God has loved us.

 

 

 

 

 

Inside this card is a list of things you can do for your church. Read it carefully and mark the things you would like to promise to God and the Kirk this year. On Sunday November 11, bring your Promise Card to worship. During the service you can put it in a basket at the front of the sanctuary.

Look in your Bible
Read 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

What are your gifts?

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Look around you

In a church we use our gifts together.  How many ways do you see people at the Kirk sharing their gifts and talents? How does the Kirk help its own members? How does the Kirk help people outside of the church? What gifts are shared during worship? Who is sharing their gifts with us during Sunday School?

 

List the ways you see Kirk members sharing their gifts:

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Talk to your parents

Ask your parents about the promises they are making to the Kirk and the promises you can make on this promise card.