October 21, 2022
Dear Friends,
We have been focusing on Works, Wisdom, and Wealth during our annual campaign this year: Fr. Brent…Wisdom, Julie Davis…Works and now…Wealth. Gifts of our Wealth provide the Church with the financial tools to fund staff positions, pay bills, maintain facilities, and serve the community.
All three are important. For example, our Blueberry patch at White Harvest Farms required Wisdom to select the correct plants and analyze the soil; Works to prepare the soil, irrigation, and plant the bushes; and Wealth to purchase the plants, fertilizer, and irrigation pipe.
Our campaign theme is More Than Enough, and it comes from the end of Luke’s version of the feeding of the five-thousand. While it did not seem that five loaves and two fish would be enough, it was more than enough.
Our stewardship campaign is like that ancient story: each of us contributing from God’s abundance provides enough. Contributions of wealth fund our operations, take care of our neighbors, and allow us to grow ministries. Contributions of wisdom provide for leadership, planning, and learning. Contributions of works greet visitors, make worship a reality, and show our hospitality.
Today we are asking you to consider what you will pledge to our community in the coming year to sustain our ministry and to serve our neighbors. Every gift of wealth, works, and wisdom goes toward our ministry and mission, and yours is essential to us. We ask that you pray with us as we launch our annual gathering of gifts and gratitude, and consider how you will contribute your gifts.
Enclosed* you will find a commitment form for 2023 giving. Please prayerfully consider your gifts to our Church family and indicate them on the form. Ingathering Sunday will be November 13. Either bring your card on that Sunday, mail it to the church, or place it in an offering plate. Plan to attend a potluck lunch on that Sunday and enjoy grilled Mahi as part of our ingathering celebration.
In His service,
Karen and John Zell
Stewardship Co-Chairs
*Pledge cards are being mailed out this weekend. However, if you prefer, you can click on the button below for a digital copy. You may print and turn in the pledge card.
