“Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”—Matthew 18:20
Stewardship Sunday, Nov. 10, is our opportunity to offer pledges and gifts that will impact God’s world. Pledging is a discipline of our faith, not unlike the disciplines of regular prayer and worship. Like any discipline, it can take some learning and adjustment to achieve our goals. When we are disciplining ourselves to accomplish a new goal, it is sometimes helpful to start with the end in mind: crossing the finish line, receiving a diploma, attending our own retirement party. That end goal can provide inspiration and also identify what is required of us. A similar vision might be useful when pledging. Sometimes it is helpful to think about God’s generosity and consider the expansive joy of giving in return. We can then rely on discipline and faith to enable us to create a budget and a life that allow us to reach our pledged goal.
This year, we are hoping to increase our pledges by 7%. If you have pledged in the past, we ask that you consider increasing your gift. If you have given to ELPC, but have not pledged, we ask that you consider pledging so that we can plan more responsibly. If you have never pledged or given to ELPC, we invite you to begin this discipline of faith.
Please prayerfully consider your pledge and join us on Stewardship Sunday, Nov. 10, to celebrate God’s abundance. Thank you for your faithfulness.
Have pledge cards been sent out. I did not receive one.