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Hello friends in Christ,
I recently read an article that said only 87% of the people who gave a charitable gift to a non-profit organization last year, gave this year. That’ s a 13% reduction in giving. They went on to say that as the pandemic started, giving to organizations increased. But as we have moved through these past three years, there has been a dramatic drop-off in giving. Perhaps, people don’t sense the urgent nature of their giving, like they did at the beginning of the pandemic. And the economy has certainly impacted the way we spend, save and conserve money. There are most likely lots more reasons for this drop.
We at New Covenant are not immune from these trends. We too have seen a decline in giving. If you have not given in 2022, would you consider doing so this year. Next week you will receive a mailing from the Board of Ministry. We ask that you prayerfully consider pledging and giving for the New Year, 2023.
On a different note, from the pandemic, it’s been over three years since we last celebrated Confirmation! I am excited to share with you that we will be celebrating Confirmation this Sunday. We have five 9th – 10th graders, who are preparing to affirm their faith and as a part of that, they will share their faith statements. We will pray for the Holy Spirit who has already filled their lives, since baptism, to come and overflow into them as they begin the journey to an adult faith. I hope that you will join me and the families this week as we give thanks to God for the faith formation that has begun in these amazing youth.
Pastor Steve
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