An Update on the 2009 Stewardship Campaign

Following the service of consecration on February 1, 2009, the results of the stewardship campaign are as follows: 57 pledges have been made for a total of $175,000.  This compares to 78 pledges for a total of $215,000 in 2008.  

Encouragingly, the average dollar amount pledged has increased 11% over last year; however, the number of pledges is 27% lower and the dollar amount is nearly 20% lower.

The pledges received to date amount to 58% of the total congregational givings required in 2009 ($303,000).  The closer we can be to accounting for the remaining 42%, the greater comfort we will have in being able to support the various ministry and outreach programs that have been budgeted for this year.

Approximately 30 members who made a pledge and gave by way of envelope last year have not yet indicated their intentions for 2009.  Similarly, a further 60 members gave by way of envelope last year but have not yet indicated their intentions.  For those of you who have not yet made a pledge, we ask that you prayerfully consider doing so.

The Stewardship & Finance Committee will be reporting the final results of the 2009 Stewardship Campaign at the Annual Meeting on March 1, 2009 and it is hoped that the 2009 Budget can be presented with the confidence that congregational givings in 2009 will be sufficient to support all of the church's ministry and outreach programs.

In Christ's Service,
 

Blair Agnew, Convener
Stewardship & Finance Committee