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STEWARDSHIP 2023-2024: THE GOOD NEWS!

The GOOD NEWS of 2022!

As we prepare to launch our 2023 Stewardship campaign, we’re taking a look back at what we accomplished as a congregation in 2022. The GOOD NEWS is that our church continues to thrive and grow. In this last year, we welcomed new families and new members, expanded our outreach, poured new energy into our children and youth programs, and celebrated the gifts of our lay members when our pastors were away. Joyfully, we continue to live into our mission to be grounded in God’s love, to welcome all, and serve our neighbors near and far.

LIVE STREAMING

Our Sunday worship continues to reach beyond our sanctuary walls, as we regularly welcome visitors new to our area or new to our church who discovered us through our livestream worship. Our livestream also helps our existing members feel more connected, as people actually “attend” more often by watching services when they’re unable to be with us in person. We also continue to reach those who are unable to be with us because of physical limitations, work/family commitments, and distance.

CHILDREN & YOUTH

Last summer we welcomed our new Church School Coordinator, Larissa Riley, who stepped in when Gretchen Davis ended her time as Interim. Together they ran a very successful week-long Vacation Bible School - our first in many years! We had over 45 participants and numerous volunteers, from both our church and the surrounding communities. Our Middle High Youth Group continues to grow and thrive as well, which bodes well for our Confirmation and Senior High programs going forward. A recent survey of our Church School participants revealed a high satisfaction level with our children/youth offerings among our kids and their parents. We are grateful to our wonderful Christian Education team for all that they do!

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS

For the first time in three years, we were able to gather during the Advent and Christmas seasons and celebrate with many of our traditional events: the Woman’s Association Holiday Fair, Family Christmas Concert, Breakfast with Santa fundraiser, Advent Vesper service, Church School Christmas Pageant, and two full Christmas Eve services. The WA Holiday Fair was their most successful yet, as they brought in over $13K to fund their many ministries. Our Breakfast with Santa Fundraiser was sold out, and our Chancel and Bell Choirs sang to a full sanctuary on a snowy Sunday evening.

HOMESTARTER PROGRAM

Last year we continued to serve children and families in transition with our home-grown Home Starter Program. Our World Service Team continues to go above and beyond, spending many weekends arranging deliveries and picking up/delivering needed items with help from members of the congregation. This year the team recruited members from outside our church to help with the coordinating and organizing of the storage units, donations, and volunteers. Both the families we serve and the non-profit organizations we assist have expressed their gratitude for all that we do with this very much needed and unique ministry.

CELEBRATING OUR GIFTS

During Pastor Maureen’s sabbatical (April-July) and Pastor Kate’s maternity leave (JulyOctober), our lay members stepped in to fill the pulpit, lead our youth groups and mission trip, and help with pastoral care needs. We were grateful to have clergy filling in as well, but we are blessed to have capable and willing voices, hands, and hearts in our congregation sharing their gifts. Pastor Kate offered a class on how to write a sermon and create a worship service which was well attended, and we now have a list of lay people to call on when the need arises.

The GOOD NEWS of this last year is that our church continues to thrive during a time when unfortunately, many congregations have struggled. Our energy, passion, and faith carried us through the pandemic as we re-imagined what it means to be church together and in the world. With the news that Pastor Kate will be leaving us in June, there is naturally a feeling of uncertainty about what 2023 will bring. But as the “Good News” of this past year shows, we’ve faithfully leaned into empowering our members and trusting God to lead the way as we create space for something new.

You will be hearing more from our Stewardship Team about the many ways we can support our church’s mission through our financial generosity. May the good news of this past year inspire us as we consider what we may have to give!

Sincerely,
Susan Manchester, Moderator
Doug Topliffe, Resource Ministry Coordinator
The Rev. Maureen R. Frescott, Senior Pastor
Linda Lannin, Ingrid Michaelis, Stewardship Team

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STEWARDSHIP 2023-2024: THE GOOD NEWS!

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