2010 Theme Materials

"More Than Enough"

The "More Than Enough" theme material is based on 2 Corinthians 9:6-9; We gave posters, 2 sizes of bulletin covers, 4 bulletin inserts, letterhead, envelopes, bookmarks and commitment cards. 
A companion resource is now available.There is a timeline for using the material, 4 Bible studies, as many as 7 children's sermons,  quotes and short stories to use as examples, offering invitations, prayers of thanksgiving, benedictions and sample letters. All of these can be used "as-is" or can be adapted to fit the needs of your congregation.Click here to go to the ESC store.

  2009 Theme Materials
"New Love, New Mercy"
Still available! We have Bulletin Covers (8.5" x 11), posters, 4 bulletin inserts, commitment cards, bookmarks, letterhead and envelopes.
This year's emphasis in basid on the passage in Lamentations 3:21-24; This is scripture that resonates with people who have suffered or who have acquired the art of being with people who have suffered. Verses 21-25 shine like a diamond against black cloth.

  2008 Theme Materials
"Blessed Be the Lord God"
The 2008 theme material is still available. We have everything in stock.
This material invites congregations to mediate on the bibilical songs of Advent as they discern their individual and household giving for the following year. This material can be used effectively throughout the year, not just at Advent.

  2007 Theme Materials
"I Have Called You Friends"
The 2007 theme material is still available.  We have bulletin inserts and commitment cards in stock. The other items are available by email or on a CD that can be used to print the number needed for your congregation.
This material is designed to help congregations understand that offering as a time to respond to God's grace.

2006 Theme Materials

"Common Hope, Common Trust"
The 2006 material is available on CD. We do have posters and envelopes in stock. The cost of the CD is $25 and is available at the ESC store.
This material is designed to help congregation begin to talk about financial stewardship in deep and meaningful ways.

  2005 Theme Materials

"Generations of Generosity"
The 2005 material is available. We have all 4 bulletin inserts, bulletin covers and envelopes in stock. The other items are available on a CD or by email. The cost of the CD is $25 or $5 per item. This can be used to print the items you need for your congregation.
Every church has its own storoes about its beginnings, its people, and its ministry. It is important to be good stewards of those stories and provide opportunities to share them and let them serve as the basis for an unique opportunity to give.

  2004 Theme Materials

"Let God Lead"
The 2004 theme material is available on CD. The cost is $25. You can use the files on the CD to print the material for your congregation.