Rev. Stockton Williams – Rector, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Kerrville, Texas
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Rev. Stockton Williams, Rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Kerrville, Texas shared a powerful message on stewardship and then prayed an extemporaneous Offertory Prayer at the end.
The focus of his message was on sacrificial giving and the importance of the giant 77’7” cross and the Christ-honoring statues across the entire garden site in communicating the love of Jesus Christ.Stockton quoted scriptures about giving including the Apostle Paul’s farewell address where he said:“Remembering the words the LORD Jesus himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’“Stockton talked about what the community has received from “The Empty Cross” on the skyline.The Rector also quoted the Apostle Paul, using 2 Corinthians 9:7, where he instructed that all Believers should pray and give what we can then, after God’s guidance, decide in our heart to give, “not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
Stockton urged all listeners to consider their assets as a whole, and discern with prayer, if they truly show discipleship. He said: “Looking at our checkbooks shows us what are real priorities are!” The Episcopalian Rector concluded his message by sharing what “The Empty Cross” and Sculpture Prayer Garden means to individuals, but also what it means to our community, and beyond. He finished his message by saying:
“Whatever monetary amount just came into your head when I started speaking on giving, re-think that and pray see if God may be asking you to double that amount.”
TCKF sincerely appreciated Rector Williams affirming words about the God-given vision on a holy hill in the Texas Hill Country.