from the pastor's desk september 2025

September is stewardship month for us here at First Baptist Edwardsville. Over the last few years we have focused on several different ways we can be good stewards; of our time and energy and gifts and passions. 


This year we want to focus a little more on being good stewards of our money.


Let’s be honest. We as a church have lost some people, mostly to death. Many of those people we lost were faithful, strong givers and our church is starting to not meet our budgeted needs. 


It’s that time of year when we think about our budget for the next year, so as we contemplate what we need and want to spend money on next year let’s think strategically about how we can save money and also do the most work we can do.


Being good stewards means we must continue to do the work set before us. Sometimes that means we have to tighten our belts and give a little more. Sometimes it means we have to step up and do the work rather than just paying someone to do it for us. 

So what does this mean for us?


Well, I think it means a couple of things. We need people to give more sacrificially, but we also need to remember that God provides for the work He has called us to.


I think we are in a time of testing our faith and trust in God. Will he provide? Yes, I believe He will. How will He provide? That we just have to watch for.


In the middle of our storms and uncertainty, we must remember that God provides for the work God wants done. Let’s keep our eyes on the goal of Kingdom growth and showing love to everyone, and let’s watch and see how God provides.


With much love,
Pastor Drew