Stewardship 2025
Dear Friend in Christ,
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
This year Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church celebrated its 70th anniversary. It's been an exciting year to watch how God is on the move through the mission and ministry of GBUMC. It's even more exciting to imagine what God has in store for us in 2026!
During the month of October, our congregation will be focusing on stewardship. This year’s stewardship focus is called Overflow: Living Generously from a Heart Full of God's Grace. When God’s blessings overflow from our lives, they create ripples that reach farther than we can see. This four-week series invites us to discover how God’s abundance moves through us – blessing others, refreshing weary hearts, and multiplying into “every good work” that transforms lives and communities for Jesus Christ.
We invite you to participate in the stewardship focus on the Sunday mornings of October 5, 12, 19, and 26. Together, we will focus on Paul's words to the church at Corinth -“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will overflow in every good work.” (2 Corinthians 9:8) Each Sunday's worship will highlight how God generosity is overflowing in our lives and how we are called to respond to it. From weekly challenges and stories we will consider what it means for us to be part of this amazing ministry that is transforming lives for Jesus Christ.
Sunday, October 26, will be “Promise Sunday.” We ask that you prayerfully consider filling out a 2025 Promise Card (either hard copy available at the church, or by filling out the digital form below) in a manner appropriate for you or your family. We invite you to bring your Promise Card with you to worship on Promise Sunday as we ask God to bless the work of ministry that is to be continued through GBUMC. If you can’t be present on Promise Sunday, you are more than welcome to turn it in or fill out the digital Promise Card by Sunday, November 16.
On Promise Sunday we will ask God to bless our commitments for the year ahead. In addition, we will have extra special delicacies in the reception hall for you to enjoy following worship. You don't want to miss it!
Our prayer is that, through our stewardship focus, you will be encouraged and empowered to help us continue the great work of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!
Serving and working together in Christ,
Rev. Dr. Erik A. Mays
Senior Pastor
Michael Mazenko,
Chair, Finance Committee