Jose Briones – Denver, Colorado … The Stewardship Department of the Rocky Mountain Conference (RMC) recently spent two weekends visiting Westminster Hispanic and Gypsum Hispanic Seventh‑day Adventist churches, leading Stewardship Sabbath sessions centered on a simple but challenging theme: surrendering every part of life to God. Both congregations welcomed Jose Briones, pastor and RMC Stewardship Promotion and Content creator, with warm hospitality and well‑attended services that reflected a genuine desire to explore what faithful stewardship truly means.
One of the presentations focused on Bible passage Matthew 25 and the parable of the talents, inviting members to consider what it means to steward what God has already placed in their hands. Briones emphasized that faithful stewardship requires courage—choosing not to bury our gifts out of fear—like the servant who hid his one talent, but instead trusting God enough to use, grow, and invest the resources He has entrusted to us.
Across both churches, the message highlighted that stewardship is not merely about money or budgeting but about releasing control of finances, health, time, relationships, and spiritual priorities and allowing God to lead. Testimonies from local members added depth to the theme, showing how surrender has brought clarity, healing, and renewed purpose in their own lives.
In Gypsum, church member Merari Morales said the weekend offered a meaningful reset for the congregation. “All the attendees had the opportunity to learn about the principles of stewardship and renew their commitment to God. It’s a privilege to have more presentations and understanding about this topic,” she shared.
Workshops and afternoon sessions created space for practical conversations. Families asked about managing household finances with faith in mind, young adults explored aligning career choices with spiritual calling, and older members reflected on trusting God through health challenges and life transitions. The atmosphere remained open and communal, with participants sharing both struggles and victories.
As the Stewardship Sabbath sessions concluded, Briones encouraged both congregations to take time this year to prayerfully plan for every gift God has entrusted to them. He emphasized that intentional stewardship begins with reflection: identifying the resources already in our hands and seeking God’s direction for how to use them faithfully.
—Jose Briones is the RMC Stewardship Promotion and Content creator. Photos supplied.
