November 2, 2010

Sunday, November 7 is Consecration Sunday. On Consecration Sunday, members are invited to come forward during the worship service with their pledge cards to indicate the level of giving they seek to offer in the coming year. The amount that is pledged enables us to set a budget for the coming year.   Session has approved a tentative budget of approximately $745,000 for 2011, which is an ambitious but realistic budget.

Session has set an ambitious budget because we want to be an ambitious community of faith. We do not want to merely keep the lights on and provide for Sunday worship. While Sunday worship is extremely important, we want to be an active church that lives out Christ’s teachings twenty four hours a day and seven days a week.  We want to be active in mission in our community and in our world, so that others can see God’s love in action. We want our children to learn by our example, so that they will seek to live a Christian life as adults. In order to do this, we need our members’ time, talents and treasures. 

As you contemplate your financial gifts to Christ Presbyterian Church, remember that stewardship is not just providing financing for the church, it is about being faithful disciples, caring for and managing all that God has given to us. It is about deepening our faith and our understanding of Christ teachings. It is about the joy of giving.

Enclosed you will find a pledge card to indicate your expected support for Christ Presbyterian Church in 2011. Please bring the card with you to services on Consecration Sunday or mail it back to the church by November 7, if you are not able to attend. 

I ask you to prayerfully consider a generous contribution to Christ Presbyterian Church. Your pledge will help set the future of our church. We are 95% supported by generous contributions from our current members and we look forward to your response and participation.

                                                                   Yours in Christ,

 Phil Mintun, Leader

CPC Stewardship Team