Pastor's Note

Where Is My Security?

Stewardship at Mariposa United Methodist Church 

Someone wiser than I am once asked: Where do you put your hope for security? It is important to be honest and to be aware of what makes you feel safe. Security lies in one thing you cannot do without.

In American society, money is probably the number one security. Money buys comfort and pleasure.  Money signifies power, influence, and prestige.  Most people want to be rich. Living in this culture, we are swept up in a life of accumulating money.

But for Christians like us, it’s different. Or, it should be! For us, God is security. Anything we place between God and us is an idol. We sometimes try to compartmentalize our lives. (I make money for the practical needs of life; God can be in charge of my spiritual life.) But the truth is, everything is God’s. Everything! 

Our problem lies in not being able to let God be our security. We can’t believe it. We hear in our heads that God loves us and will never leave us, but we’re afraid to live as if that is true. Our growth as Christians depends on our trusting God more. It is a lifetime process.

On Sunday, October 26 for All Saints Sunday we are passing out our new pledge cards for next year. If you’re out of town that day, let us know and we’ll be sure to get you one.

Please share your blessings, and turn in your completed 2026 Pledge Card on November 2nd, Consecration Sunday, or next time you’re in church. We depend on you!

Shalom,
Rev. Robin Mathews-Johnson, Pastor