As we celebrate "Advent's New Beginnings", the Stewardship Commission is prayerfully asking you to be part of an effort to eliminate our debt and increase our revenues. All of us are keenly aware of the economic strain we have experienced both personally and as a Church over the last several years. However, our response to the good and plentiful gifts God has given us and the call to be faithful stewards of all God has blessed us with are not time-sensitive or circumstantial. This is a pivotal time in the life of our Parish as we make this "New Beginning". As we celebrate "Advent's New Beginnings", the Stewardship Commission is prayerfully asking you to be part of an effort to eliminate our debt and increase our revenues. All of us are keenly aware of the economic strain we have experienced both personally and as a Church over the last several years. However, our response to the good and plentiful gifts God has given us and the call to be faithful stewards of all God has blessed us with are not time-sensitive or circumstantial. This is a pivotal time in the life of our Parish as we make this "New Beginning". God is calling us to be mindful and responsive to the needs of His Church so that we can continue forward as the faithful and faith-filled children of the Light of Christ that we pray shines brightly through us here at the Advent.

 Below you will find two (2) separate Pledge Cards; one that specifically addresses our Debt Elimination, and the other which addresses our 2012 Stewardship Pledge. 

·         With regard to the Debt Elimination Card (green card), we are prayerfully asking you to consider pledging 50% of your 2010 pledge amount to be paid over the next 3 years (2011, 2012 & 2013). This pledge can be paid on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.  Please indicate on the Pledge Card how you would like this to be applied and return it to the Church office on or before December 5. 

·         With regard to the 2012 Stewardship Pledge Card (white card), we are prayerfully asking you to consider increasing your pledge by 10%, if possible, and again indicate whether you would like this to be paid weekly, monthly, quarterly, or on an annual basis and please return this pledge card back to the Church office on or before December 5.

 Your participation in this very important Stewardship Campaign will enable us to accomplish our three objectives of: 1) eliminating our debt; 2) increasing our stewardship; and 3) balancing our budget.  We know that in order for us to move forward in more meaningful ways, we must address these three objectives. Together we can accomplish much as we seek to be the healing and reconciling hands of Christ in the world around us. We are excited about our possibilities ahead and need everyone's help to make them realities. Thank you for your consideration and participation.