Stewardship
Stewardship is about helping God’s people grow in their relationship with Jesus through the use of the
time, talents and finances that God has entrusted to them. It is a way of life.
time, talents and finances that God has entrusted to them. It is a way of life.
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Giving 2020
This month we begin our annual pledge drive. There are pledge cards available for you to complete. Pledge cards have been mailed to all church members. The Stewardship Committee is comprised of Bob Steele, Rich Miller, Ed Moore, and Erin Zitz. Please approach any of them or a member of the Vestry if you have questions or comments about pledging. 
Holy Nativity depends on donations to sustain its programs and facilities. Each fall, during the annual stewardship drive, parishioners pledge to donate a certain amount of money over the next calendar year. The annual pledge drive raises general operating funds – the money that keeps the church doors open; pays worship, music and program expenses; and supports clergy and staff salaries.
Please consider making a 2019 pledge; the programs and activities Holy Nativity is able to offer depend directly on the generosity of our members and friends! |
Stewardship Letter
from Interim Rector, George Clifford October 30, 2019
Dear Members of Holy Nativity, I’m excited by this year’s stewardship theme, “Shining Our Light.” That theme, taken from the fifth chapter of Matthew’s Gospel, speaks to us as individuals and as a community of faith. Individually, each of us is called to make sure we are letting God’s light shine through our work, our friendships, our service and our giving. We are called to be light bearers. It is a powerful calling. As a faith community, Holy Nativity must shine the light of Christ through our worship, welcoming, pastoral care and ministry to the wider community. How we use our time, talents, and treasure determines how brightly we are shining our light. At Holy Nativity, I’m often impressed by the various ways members of our church keep their light shining brightly. Some of us make sure the snacks at the coffee hour are delicious and abundant. Others participate in our worship either by singing in the choir or assisting in the service. Still others prepare the worship space with flowers or altar vestments. Many of us also represent the church in our participation of various community service programs around the community. While during this pledge drive, each of us is asked to make a generous financial pledge for the coming year, I’m also grateful for the many gifts of time, food, and skills from virtually every member of this church. 2020 promises to be an especially exciting year with the arrival of our new Rector. I hope you’ll join me as we work together to shine our light in church, in our community and in our lives. Faithfully, George Clifford Interim Rector Church of the Holy Nativity |
