Thanks to all of you who have given so selflessly to members of our community in crisis. I am especially mindful of Jane Smith who leads our Prayer Tree, Curtis Dozier who leads the Lay Eucharistic Visitors and our Spiritual Life committee, Bill Riggs who arranges flowers for those at home, Pat & John Isbirian who deliver the flowers each week, and of course Greg Citarella in the office who sends mailings of our weekly bulletins to those who are sick and cannot attend church. To Sally Vasse, Linda Scott, Diane Jablonski, Fred and Alice Bunnell, Carlie Graves and everyone who drives our friends to church. And to all of you who send cards, emails, make prayer shawls and share encouragement with our friends when they are going through hard times.

 

In the coming weeks, we will have time to consider stewardship pledges to Christ Church. Making a pledge to the church is not just about money (though that is important) it is also about making a pledge of time and talent. Those pledges of your time and talent are actually the ways in which we identify those of you that we count on to create these systems that sustain and strengthen our parish family. They are not simply a "to-do" list, they are each opportunities to serve Christ in our own community.

 

Please consider making a pledge to our church this year. And when you have your card, please do not neglect to consider a pledge of time and talent to help support our parish. After all, the way we care for the world depends, in part, on how well we equip ourselves with spiritual strength, love, support and prayer. Please consider being part of this sacred work that we share together.

Blessings,

Susan+