To my brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus and all the saints at First Methodist Conroe, thank you. Thank you for seeing the Spirit of God at work in or midst and responding by faith so that the work may continue. Our Consecration Sunday was such an uplifting, encouraging day. We had a good first response with many commitment cards being submitted that day, and still more have come in through the mail or in the offering plate this past Sunday.

Our goal for this year is 375 pledges received. It is only a slight stretch as we have, in recent years, received right around 350 pledges. Our goal is not a certain dollar amount. We believe every commitment matters and that through each of us God is providing for our financial needs. The reason for this commitment card goal is that it is right in line with our call to "pursue Jesus through holiness of heart and life..." It is an act of devotion for us to make a pledge to the church God has called us to love and serve. And in doing so, we experience more and more of the love, grace, and presence of God.

If you have not yet made your commitment for 2019, would you consider helping us reach our goal? If so, you can mail in the card you recently received, you can contact Meagan Vernuccio in the church office and she will record your pledge, or you can pick up a pledge card this coming Sunday (there are some in the pew racks by the hymnals) and drop it in the offering plate.

Thank you again for your faithfulness. I continue to give thanks and praise to God for the privilege of serving as one of your pastors.

Mike Lindstrom

Executive Pastor

at First Methodist Conroe