God of every blessing, we come before you strong in faith and with our hearts overflowing with thankfulness. Pour into us the spirit of your abundance. Remind us that what we have is only and always for your glory, and that what we give for the work of your church is our testimony to the blessings we have already received. Guide us as we make the choices that will help build your kingdom now and in the future. And sustain us always with the promise of the gift that endures forever, your presence among us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
During the last week of September 2024, an Annual Giving packet was mailed to our homes. Annual Giving is when parishioners are asked to give thanksgiving and pledge their financial gift intentions for the coming year. Our parish budget is based on our gift giving. Our Vestry has determined that the goal for this year’s campaign is $280,000.
The Annual Giving packet includes an invitation letter, Why We Give brochure, and Intention Card. Your completed Intention Card may be brought to church and left in the gift box shown in the picture below or mailed to the Parish Office.
Throughout October 2024, we will share share the abundance of our blessings and our thanksgiving. When do you feel most thankful for God’s abundant blessings? How does your experience of God’s abundance inform your life? We hope you will pray about your annual gift to our church and how our church might serve in our community.
The Annual Giving theme this year is “God’s Economy: Rooted in Christ, Overflowing with Thankfulness” based on Colossians 2:6-7.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need more information.
Won’t you please pledge your financial gifts on your Intention Card and return it by October 27, 2024? We will bless and give thanksgiving for these gifts at both services.
In thanksgiving,
Annual Giving Ministry
Fr. Howie, Joy Lynam, Helen Spence, Amy Keach, Marilyn Prime, Joan Bennett, Jinglan Redder