Warden’s Word Thanksgiving is Coming!

Dear Immanuel Family,

Thanksgiving is coming soon, and we will gather with family and friends, eat delicious food that links us to past Thanksgivings, and bow our heads with gratitude to Jesus, our Savior and Provider. I have so many wonderful memories of past Thanksgivings, and you surely do as well.

As we close our 2027 stewardship campaign this coming Sunday, you will have the opportunity to thankfully pledge to God’s work at Immanuel. Bringing your pledge card to the altar, you can present your 2027 giving plan to God.

As we have talked about the Visionary Budget with you, some parishioners have asked, “What should we be giving in 2027?”  This is a challenging question. That said, a wise Vestry member (not me!) has sensed that God is asking for each Immanuel household to increase its annual giving by $1,000 next year. This amount is equivalent to about $84 per month or about $19 per week. Maybe this is a stretch for you, or maybe you can increase your giving by more than this amount. Your giving decision is entirely between you and God.

As we soon enjoy our Thanksgiving feast with family and friends, please know how deeply thankful the Vestry is for each of you.

“Dear brothers and sisters, we can’t help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing.” 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Your sister in Christ,

Deb