Christian Stewardship is a biblical concept. Biblically a Steward is an overseer of a household or a caretaker if you will. As Armenian Christians, our church is our household which as a community we are all called to care for.
“Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under
compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Romans 9:7)
St. John Armenian Church used to have a “membership” system which was based
on an annual set gift per person. In 2020, St. John became part of our Diocesan
Stewardship Pilot Program which asks that each individual make an annual
commitment to St. John each and every year through a Pledge Card. Our parishioners are asked to consider their relationship with God as well as their relationship with St. John and offer an annual gift from their heart. In some cases, individuals give whatever they can give. In other cases, individuals give above and beyond in gratitude for in the many ways God blesses them through the ministry of St. John Armenian Church.
Be a Steward of St. John Armenian Church
Become a Steward of St. John Armenian Church by making an annual pledge of any dollar amount. Your annual stewardship commitment will help sustain our parish and contribute towards its growth. If you like what St. John’s does in our community and want to ensure future generations will always have a place of worship to call their home in the years ahead, please support us by becoming a Steward.
Stewardship Sundays
Lisa Asadoorian
John Merigian
Hear From Our Stewards
“Stewardship is an obligation to our future, a commitment to our present and a testimony to our past. Because tomorrow starts today.”
— Greg Mamassian
“Stewardship means showing up for the community. At any age, in any capacity there is always an opportunity to contribute your time, your energy, your opinions and your love. This is a time to be part of a group of people who give back.”
— Serop & Ani Babayan
“Being a Steward of the Armenian community and St. John is very important to me. I grew up in the church and I want to continue to support the church and I feel connected to the church. Our church is very important and we need to make sure we support our future.”
— Donna Lafian
“To me, Stewardship is about keeping and growing our church for future generations.”
— Peter Egigian
“St. John Armenian Church has been a cornerstone of my life. I grew up in the church and it’s been a significant part of my being. This church requires our love and care for its preservation and endurance. Otherwise it will simply fade away unless there is active participation by all its members. That means we must support its foundation with the delivery of our personal resources…no matter large or small. Being a Christian Armenian within the walls of St. John carries the weight of responsibility… So that we’re able to share God’s greatness with each other. After all, we are all part of one family serving the Lord’s sacred house.”
— Dan Yessian
“We feel that it is important to continue to support our Apostolic religious commitment and the mission of the Armenian Church. Through our Stewardship pledges, we honor our heritage and, by example, can help guide younger generations to carry on the tradition of our being the first nation to adopt Christianity. The Stewardship Program also allows us a significant way to remember family and friends that were among the 1.5 million martyrs who perished in the Armenian Genocide of 1915.”
— Alice & Sandra Nigoghosian
“Building a strong church enables us to bring more people to Christ and enables us to better serve Him. Being there for the Church, through stewardship, ensures the Church can be there for others. Just as generations of our ancestors did for us.”
— Mike Toomajian