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Sound stewardship compels us to challenge ourselves continually on how we can best use time, talent and resources to grow, improve and get closer to God. When we experience God’s generosity and witness the generosity of others, we become inspired to give as well. Essentially, giving begets giving. Most importantly, giving strengthens our relationship with God.
Pledge cards enable the church to know on what contributions of time and financial resources we can depend for the coming year. When you allow God to direct your giving decision and inform us of that decision, we can plan for both our present and our future. As instruments of planning in an ever changing world, pledge cards and the commitments they contain always can be changed if circumstances in your life necessitate. You need only inform our Parish Accountant, Carol Brady.
We have a wonderful opportunity through our giving of time and financial resources to offer thanks for the many blessings each one of us has received, to teach the generations after us about the joy of doing and giving, and as act of Christian stewardship, to embrace our responsibility to pass the baton with grace, love, hope, enthusiasm and joy to the generations to come. We look forward to receiving your pledge.
Every day presents new opportunities for the people of God to give of their time, talents and resources. At St. Francis in the Fields, we encourage our worshipers, members and friends to give generously towards the pursuit of God’s mission as discerned by this community of faith. Such giving recognizes that it takes staff, facilities, and ministry or program funds to equip the church to undertake and complete its work. God challenges us, in thanksgiving for all that we have and do receive, to trust God enough to support God’s church with the biblical tithe, one tenth of a person’s income. We ask that you view your giving as an extension of your faith life. Your active faith life has a beginning (a time when you can see yourself getting more interested in God, in church, in God’s purpose for your life) . . . it grows . . . and it reaps benefits for us as well as others.
A first step towards faithful giving (i.e., giving that reflects your fulfillment of what you say you will do), is to make a pledge to the church.
You do not have to wait until the annual stewardship campaign to make a pledge. Contact St. Francis’ Parish Accountant, Carol Brady, or the church office and request a pledge card today. Completing a pledge card enables the church to be better stewards of God’s money by being better able to plan. When you have submitted your pledge card, we can send you envelopes to use. These envelopes help us keep accurate records and report back to you your giving.
While we do appreciate those who are willing to pledge, we realize that not everyone is ready to make the commitment. We also welcome your financial gifts at the time of the offertory and provide envelopes in the pews for those who prefer using an envelope.
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