Seeds of Faith Letter to Members, October 2011
From the Stewardship Committee
As of 12/31/2011 these are pledged amount for Regular Offerings for fiscal year 2011-2012:
Number of pledges to date: 370
Overall dollars in pledges: $737,944
Percentage toward goal: 68.5%
For the eight months ending 12/31/2011:
Regular Offerings Received: $717,589
Less Budgeted Offerings: $773,000
Regular Offerings Short of Budget: ($55,411)
CONSECRATING OUR FAITH…for a Balanced Life of Generous Giving: Many thanks to those who have had the opportunity to return their pledge and serve cards for the 2011-2012 church year Operating Budget, which began on May 1, 2011. Another pledge/serve card mailing was sent to homes last week. If the second mailing came to you in error, we sincerely apologize. If you have not already done so and are able to complete a new pledge/serve card for this year, you may return your pledge/serve card in the self-addressed envelope provided in the second mailing. Should you have any questions, you may contact Mary Ann Parker, Business Administrator, Tuesday through Thursday, at 260-426-3424. Thank you for your support!
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Click here to download an Electronic Funds Transfer Form so that you may electronically give your pledged contributions to the church.
THRIVENT MEMBERS—If you have not already done so, you are encouraged to designate your Thrivent Choice Dollars to Trinity English Lutheran Church. Please visit www.Thrivent.com/ThriventChoice and simplify your search by typing “Trinity English" to designate your Choice Dollars. These funds are designated to help cover operating expenses for the church and preschool. Please call Ron Caron, Trinity English member and Thrivent representative, with any questions at (260) 436-1431.
March 6-27 – Consecration Days
Cultivating Our Faith…for a Balanced Life of Generous Giving
March 6th – We THANK God…
Jesus said, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10b)
How have we been blessed with an abundant life in Christ and in what ways can we thank God for God’s immeasurable goodness?
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March 13th – We ASK God…
Of the widow’s mite, Jesus said, “This poor widow has put in more than all the rich people; for…she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.” (Luke 21:3-4)
How can we grow to become more like the widow in giving all that we have—our time, talent and treasure—to the Lord?
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March 20th – We TELL of God…
Jesus said, “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14)
In what ways has shining our light and, thus, telling the Good News brought the God’s peace, hope, love and joy to the world?
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March 27th – We GIVE to God…
Consecration Days—Thursday, March 24, and Sunday, March 27
Sunday, The Rev. Dr. Gafkjen, Indiana/Kentucky Synod Bishop of the ELCA will be our guest preacher and lead the 10:00 a.m. class.
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