Our Congregation's DNA

Generosity is a deep part of our congregational life. Giving seems to be a part of our mission. There are many factors that have contributed to the spirit of generosity.

First is God's generosity towards us. "For God so loved the world that God GAVE us God's son." John 3:16. Without the gift of God's grace we would be lost. 

Our congregation’s history also reveals that we are the recipients of generosity. The ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) saw the need for a new Lutheran congregation in the southeast corner of Woodbury and called Pastor Ted Vanderpan to be the mission developer for Resurrection. He and his wife Sara gave generous of their time and energy to start the Vibrant Life of Resurrection.  

Inez and Glenn Oehlke had the option to sell the land our church occupies for a significant profit, but chose instead to sell it at below market-value to both St. Ambrose and to Resurrection. Later Inez donated the farm house and surrounding buildings to the congregation. Generosity is part of our congregation’s DNA.

Generosity continues to strengthen our mission. In March we donated more than a $1,000 in a special offering to CURE Ministry and Beacon of Hope church. We are blessed to be a blessing to others.

There can sometimes be a snag in our giving to God’s Kingdom. In our busy, active lives we sometimes forget to write the check for the Sunday offering or we leave our cash at home. This is where Simply Giving helps.
 

There is no "mystery" to Simply Giving. 

 
Simply Giving is an easy way to have your donation to Resurrection deducted electronically from your bank account. It can be done once a month or twice a month as you choose. You set the amount to be deducted. It provides three benefits to your giving:

 

• Convenience: No check writing or forgetting.  
• Comfort: You know your Estimate of Giving will be met.
• Consistency: Your offering makes it to Resurrection even in your absence.

Currently Resurrection has about 75 families using Simply Giving. We have a goal to increase that to 100 families before summer comes. Will you be one of those households?  To begin using this convenient option of giving, please complete the Simply Giving Form available here and return it to the attention of Jay Hickey in the church office. Simply Giving Forms are also available in the office and on our website, under Stewardship 2015. 

“For your heart will always be where your riches are.” 

 Matthew 6:21 (GNT)

Pastor John Keller