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Boards/Committees
Stewardship Committee
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The Stewardship Committee is pleased
to report on the achievement of your Church in reaching
an important financial goal of over $709,561 in
consolidated pledged funds for the 2010 budget year.
This was a particularly gratifying achievement since all
of us really pitched in together to support this
household of faith at a time when finances everywhere
are severely challenged. You exceeded the generosity of
last year’s campaign by about 3%, which is significant,
given the job loss, time/benefit cuts, and other
reductions many in our congregation have experienced.
THANK YOU.
There was a strong response and
commitment from the members of your Church, who deeply
care about our spiritual life. The testimonies we heard
from our fellow parishioners, the words of encouragement
from Brian Thompson, Frank Scalia, Revs. David, Kate,
Ruth, and Chris were inspiring, and the result was
strong support by all who could in a year of need. The
Stewardship Relay was truly a campaign on value - What
does First Church mean to you? We discovered many
answers from children in our Church School, at our
Homecoming, in the caring support from our Boards and
Committees, and from all of us, the individual Ministers
of First Church. The Committee hopes everyone had a
chance to read the many earnest notes from your
children- "teaches me about Jesus", "...is a family
place", "my friends are here", "is a happy place of love
& music", and much, much more. How rich are we in this
nurturing house of all age groups as we together reap
the rewards, joys and responsibilities of discipleship.
Helping Hands
Open your hand to the poor and needy neighbor in your land.
This meaningful message resonated, as the helping hand we realized we
needed was to continue our commitment to the work of God, and the many that rely
on the generosity of First Church. Everyone played an important role in the
Relay, and the Committee sends sincere thanks to the 54 essential Stewards of
the Traveling Gift Bags.
The Committee and Church leadership
came together around the theme of giving aid to our
neighbors, using the exceptional Homecoming video of our
members’ thoughts on the value and meaning of First
Church in our lives. Families participated on the point
of conversation for what we receive, and in the Church
School classes putting together the messages of thanks
on the "helping hands" that were posted and used on the
Stewardship Bags. The campaign took on a prominent role
in our drive to hold on to the First Church program of
Christian Service and assistance to others, while also
maintaining adequate funds to provide for our important
Church programs, which had undergone significant paring.
Disciples All
The Committee relies on the help of
the many Members assisting the Stewardship Relay. We
thank each and all for their support and dedication. And
whether the messages brought forth via our Tee shirts
questioning "What does First Church mean to you?", the
thoughtful postcard messages, the postings in our halls
- the Stewardship Relay was really a reflection of
Church commitment to the Mission. It has been a
privilege to serve with this important group and work
with a truly dedicated and energized Committee:
Pete Burgess Susie
Fisher Stephen Jackson
David Kenison Ron
Kimmel Dave McDonald
Neal Montgomery Diana
Ruddick Jonathan Russell
Frank Scalia Rev.
David Taylor Brian Thompson
Forbes Warren
Many thanks to everyone who participated
by lending a helping hand upholding our level of giving
in the Ministry of First Church and the wider community
we serve.
Respectfully submitted,
Peter A. Richter, Jr.
Chair
May 1, 2010
Stewardship Committee
2011 Pete Burgess
2011 David Kenison Chair
2011 Jonathan Russell
2011
2011
2012 Susan Fisher
2012 Stephen Jackson
2012 David McDonald Vice Chair
2012
2012
2013 Doug Hobbs
2013 John Kidwell
2013
2013
2013
SOURCE:
Annual Report for First Church of Christ, Congregational, Glastonbury,
Connecticut,
April 2010 |
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