Friends -
Thank you for your ongoing support of God's mission at St. John. We thank God for YOU! Please use the following form to digitally submit 2024 pledge amounts. Please note you may either type in your TOTAL expected offering or your weekly/monthly intentions (e.g. $40 per week).
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness and into his marvelous light.”
1 Peter 2:9
Yours in Christ,
The SJLC Stewardship Team
November 12, 2024
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
“Because of God’s Great Mercy” is the title of our stewardship emphasis this year. The scriptural basis of this focus on our stewardship of all that God has entrusted into our care is 1Peter 2:9, “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness and into his marvelous light.”
We begin by proclaiming all that God has done for us, hence the title “Because of God’s Great Mercy.” God has made us God’s own people. We will also consider how generous giving is an important part of every Christian’s life, and how our combined generosity can make even greater things possible through our congregation.
We will think together about how our giving to St. John is an important part of our Christian faith, and how St. John uses our offerings to do God’s work within the congregation’s walls, in our community, and around the world.
“Because of God’s Great Mercy” will ask you to provide your pledge amount for giving to St. John by filling out a pledge card and return it to church in the offering plate or complete the form you find at: www.sjlcamherst.com/pledge.
Our gratitude for you and your presence in the worship life of St. John Lutheran Church is profound. Your support will ensure that our church can continue to carry out God’s mission on earth. May the love of our risen Lord be with you and yours as our new church year dawns.
For God’s Great Mercy!
Pastor Scott & The Stewardship Team