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Giving is a Christian's Hang-up

Diocesan Press Service. September 1, 1968 [68-6]

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- How much shall I give? Am I giving to the right organizations or causes ? Should I give more to some and less to others ? These are questions a good steward must answer.

Beyond these questions, though, a Christian must ask whether his gifts reflect the love God has for his creation, whether his gift affirms the fact that any man can be recreated through Christ. If one asks, and honestly tries to answer, these latter questions, he will understand the import of the theme of the 1968 Every Member Canvass materials, "Giving Is a Christian's Hang-up."

One's life revolves around his hang-up; likewise a Christian's life must revolve around giving to others -- time, talent and treasure.

To bring this point before the man in the pew, the Executive Council has prepared a poster and complementing folder featuring the theme. Three bulletin inserts were also produced, featuring the three areas of giving mentioned above -- time, talents and treasure.

Also new is a tract "How Much Shall I Give ? " which suggests some answers to this annual question, answers flexible enough to fit almost any situation.