who are donating in a recurring way are making it possible to keep our community thriving. And if 2019 is to be another successful year of financial stewardship and we see Bethlehem grow in interesting new ways, it will be because of our regular contributions -- even in small amounts. At the bottom of this letter, I have included a Giving Guide that may help you with your planning. I have also enclosed a personal survey entitled, Life & Ministry Values”. Please take a moment to “Stewardship answer the questions for yourself and see what you might learn about your personal stewardship values. Included in this mailing is a pledge card which we ask that you complete and return by Commitment Sunday, October 14, 2018. If you already contribute through our online system, we would still request you return an updated pledge card. If you do not contribute online, we encourage you to make this transition to automatic giving which greatly improves Bethlehem’s financial planning. The practice of generosity is a faith discipline. Growing in generosity is the mark of a deepening faith and journey with Christ. I joined Bethlehem because I believe that its members are committed to being genuine Disciples of Christ. I want to be involved with something that really matters in this community and Bethlehem is my chosen place of worship. Thank You again for your Stewardship and for your contribution to the life-giving work of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. In Peace, Dick DuBois
who are donating in a recurring way are making it possible to keep our community thriving. And if 2019 is to be another successful year of financial stewardship and we see Bethlehem grow in interesting new ways, it will be because of our regular contributions -- even in small amounts. At the bottom of this letter, I have included a Giving Guide that may help you with your planning. I have also enclosed a personal survey entitled, “Stewardship Life & Ministry Values”. Please take a moment to answer the questions for yourself and see what you might learn about your personal stewardship values. Included in this mailing is a pledge card which we ask that you complete and return by Commitment Sunday, October 14, 2018. If you already contribute through our online system, we would still request you return an updated pledge card. If you do not contribute online, we encourage you to make this transition to automatic giving which greatly improves Bethlehem’s financial planning. The practice of generosity is a faith discipline. Growing in generosity is the mark of a deepening faith and journey with Christ. I joined Bethlehem because I believe that its members are committed to being genuine Disciples of Christ. I want to be involved with something that really matters in this community and Bethlehem is my chosen place of worship. Thank You again for your Stewardship and for your contribution to the life-giving work of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. In Peace, Dick DuBois
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