From the Senior WardenDear Members of St. Mary’s, Sadly we yet again face uncertain times in the world, however there is a positive message that I can share with you today and that is the message of our annual stewardship campaign, “Rooted in Abundance.” The roots of St. Mary’s tree spreads far and wide, we are a community rooted in faith, abundance, and generosity. We at St. Mary’s are extremely fortunate that we have a strong tradition of giving, a vast abundance, not just that of monetary giving. In fact, we gain invaluable assistance from those of you in the community with issues such as volunteering your time and talents as well. We need volunteers to keep our ministries strong, the most important of these is our Outreach, where our focus is on our neighbors in need. I cannot tell you how many of those in our community are assisted by your generosity, whether with food at the pantry or on the holidays, supporting our events, supermarket gift cards, clothing for the homeless and much more. The success stories are heartwarming but in order that we may continue, we need those with wealth, works, and wisdom. We need your talents and welcome new ideas, creative people to lead, problem solvers, the roots that help support St. Mary’s tree. When needed, we all have a gift that can be shared, whether it be cooking a meal, administrative abilities such as book keeping, those who serve at the altar, those who offer to do coffee hour or chair an event to raise funds. Whatever your talents, they can be put to good use through the church. Our abundance is strong only if the tree of the church is healthy, with a vital system of roots feeding it, we ask that each of you consider pledging as we strive for 100% participation this year. You are a source of great strength that supplies the St. Mary’s tree in a forest that shelters us all! With gratitude for all that you do!
Lili Neuhauser
Senior Warden
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