Augustana Lutheran - Hobart

#Faithfulness

“Money matters, but money alone cannot create a living congregation. Only people committed to loving God and their neighbors can do that. And remember, God knows our hearts, including our fears. He knows our shortcomings, our failures. Yet through Christ, God meets us with grace, forgiveness, and the promise of new life. Our calling is not to guarantee an outcome. Our calling is to be faithful.”

#AllAreWelcome

“So perhaps the question is not simply whether Augustana will survive. Perhaps the deeper question is whether we're willing to become the congregation God is calling us to be right now. Because the greatest tragedy would not simply be that Augustana might someday close its doors. The greater tragedy would be if while those doors were still open, we failed to welcome the people that God sent our way.”

#Generosity

“But hear this clearly. We do not give so that God will love us. We give because God already loves us. We cannot purchase God's blessings, forgiveness, or grace. Those are gifts freely given through Jesus Christ. Our generosity is simply our response. And as we prepare for another year of ministry here, I invite every household to prayerfully consider making a financial pledge. A pledge is not a bill or a contract or another subscription fee. It's an honest expression of what you hope to contribute, helping our congregation plan responsibly for the future.”