Stepping Out In Faith 2009

 

St. Bede’s Stewardship Campaign 2009

 October 1, 2008

 

Dear Friends and Companions with Christ:  

    St. Bede’s mission is to be a welcoming community gathering in the name of Jesus Christ.  In order to meet this mission our Vestry set ambitious goals for this year.  They are:
•    Enrich hospitality with emphasis on newcomers;
•    Improve the appearance of the undercroft;
•    Promote St. Bede’s in the local community to include evangelism to those new to the Christian faith;
•    Increase outreach initiatives and improve congregational involvement in those initiatives; and
•    Develop a parish-wide strategic plan. 

     The Vestry believes these goals and the new 2009 goals will continue to affirm our mission.  We are living in trying times; the economy is bad, unemployment is up and the cost of living is increasing every day.  Despite the difficult circumstances, we, the members of St. Bede’s Episcopal Church, recognize the blessings we have been given.

      We went on a mission trip to Mississippi and worked on homes for Katrina survivors.  We have continued our response to the community’s need by assisting the Net Food Pantry, Emmaus House, and Nicholas House.  A Fair Trade alternative gift market is planned for Advent.  There continue to be improvements to the buildings and grounds as well as Christian Education and Music programs for all ages.  Also our thanks go out to the many parishioners who have generously assisted us in “narrowing the gap” in our 2008 budget.  Along with a caring staff and our assisting clergy, these are just a few of the ways our congregation has been blessed. 

   This year for the first time, you may make your pledge online and you may also make your donation weekly, monthly, or quarterly on line; or by bank draft; or by debit/credit card.  We have added these payment methods to offer you a secure method of payment and to off-set any cash flow for the parish. With this method, you can also earn travel points for your donations if you like.  Of course, you may continue to make payments in the traditional Sunday offering plate.

        
    Again, you can make your pledge in two ways: by completing and returning the enclosed pledge card and envelope in support of our 2009 Stewardship Campaign or, by going to our website www.stbedes.org, clicking the Giving Link and filling out the form on our website.

 All of us are needed for the ministries of serving Christ and making Him known in the world.  Our pledges and monetary gifts help us further this mission.  Your commitment for the coming year will be joyfully received and we thank you in advance for your financial pledge in 2009.  The church needs you now more than ever and, with God’s help, we will meet the challenges ahead by stepping out to answer Christ’s call with faithful, generous hearts.

 Faithfully,  

Jack Weems   - Seniore Warden
Mike Talley - Chairman Stewardship Committee

 

 

St. Bede’s Episcopal Church       2601 Henderson Mill Road NE       Atlanta, Georgia 30345

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