As I was preparing for our District Annual Celebration on September 15th and 16th, I was reminded that we have different avenues/ channels to support our missions. We call them the 5 Channels of Giving. At the Annual Celebration, awards will be given to the Units who have given to all 5 Channels of Giving. I would be delighted to include all Units in those awards.
The Channel which brings in the most funds is the Pledge to Mission. Each Unit is asked to make a “Pledge” to assist in supporting the Pledge to Mission which the District makes to the Mountain Sky Conference. Additional Channels include the Special Mission Recognition, Gift to Mission, Gift in Memory, and World Thank Offering.
Special Mission Recognition is an easy way to recognize any and all people who assist in our cause for Mission. The Basic pin is a $40 commitment with other pins ranging all the way up to $2,000 if you would like to have diamonds included.
The Gift to Mission Channel allows you to utilize the thoughtful and cheery cards which are produced by our very own Mission Resources. There are nine different kinds of cards which your Unit Treasurer can obtain from me, the District Treasurer. These cards include “Congratulations”; “Peace, Love, Joy”; “In the Service of Christ”; “On Your Special Day”; “Thank You”; “Thinking of You”; “Encouragement Variety Pack” (utilizing children’s artwork); “Happy Birthday” Variety Pack; “New Baby”; and “Christmas” Variety Pack. A $5 donation for each card is suggested but any amount will be accepted. Packs come in units of 5 or 10 cards. Your Unit Treasurer has an order form and can request these cards at any time.
The Gift in Memory Channel is a simple way to honor and remember all of our “Sisters in Christ”. Any amount of donation can be sent in through your Unit Treasurer.
The World Thank Offering Channel is a powerful method to demonstrate our thankfulness for all the blessings we have received Most Units take up this offering in October or November. There is always a special program in the Program Resource Book for the World Thank Offering.
Below I am listing some statistics to prepare you for our District Annual Celebration. If you come to the Annual Celebration you will receive copies of the detailed reports. This is the information regarding our Pledge to Mission for 2022, 2023, and 2024.
2022
District Pledge to Mission goal was $35,000 -- Actual Unit giving was $28,247.78
Special Mission Recognition goal was $1,000 -- Actual giving was $580.00
Gift to Mission goal was $1,000 -- Actual giving was $1,250.00
Gift in Memory goal was $1,000 -- Actual giving was $3,589.00
World Thank Offering goal was $3,800 -- Actual giving was $3,600.04
Total giving goal was $41,800 -- Actual giving was $37,266.82
2023
District Pledge to Mission goal is $30,000 -- Actual Unit giving thus far $14,084.00
Special Mission Recognition goal is $1,000 -- Actual giving thus far $480.00
Gift to Mission goal is $1,000 -- Actual giving thus far $250.00
Gift in Memory goal is $1,000 -- Actual giving thus far $270.00
World Thank Offering goal is $3,800 -- Actual giving thus far $240.32
Total giving goal is $36,800 -- Actual giving thus far $15,329.32
2024
District Pledge to Mission goal is $27,000
Special Mission Recognition goal is $1,000
Gift to Mission goal is $1,000
Gift in Memory goal is $1,000
World Thank Offering goal is $3,600
Total giving goal is $33,500
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. My contact information is listed in this publication. Your Unit Treasurer also has all of my contact information.
