We at ELPC are in a time of change. We sometimes tumble around feeling lost, other times gripping onto the comfort of things that are familiar. We are reminded by Matthew (28:20) that no matter what is happening, God has promised, “And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
God is with us when we are joyously singing praises. God is with us when we are grouchy and edgy with our families. God is with us when we are wildly successful and when we somehow miss our goal.
But if God is always with us, it begs the question, “Why do we need the church?” And more relevant to this message, “Why do we need to pledge?” One of the many answers to these questions is embedded in the name of this newsletter: Reaching Out. God calls us to reach out to each other to celebrate God’s blessings. God calls us to give to the least of us. God asks us to guide each other through the wilderness of confusion. God asks us to teach and preach so that all can know God’s glory. God asks us to stand up strongly in the face of wrongdoing.
In short, God asks us to gather in God’s name. We are human; we cannot be fully present to God without each other. We support our church so that we can promote justice and peace in the world. We gather to share love.
On Stewardship Sunday, November 13, we will share the gifts of our pledges as well as food for our community. Please consider pledging and bringing some of the items listed below as a way of supporting ELPC as we work together to find new ways to serve our world.
- Cake Mixes and Toppings
- Canned Peas
- Canned Potatoes
- Canned Tuna
- Chef Boyardee Ravioli
- Crackers
- Cranberry Sauce
- Gravy Mix
- Jelly
- Name-brand Cereal
- Pancake Syrup
- Ramen
- Soups/Broth
- Stuffing Mix
Thank you for your support and remember, God is with us always!