Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children, and walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:1-2, NRSV)
October 20, 2024
Dear Friends, I am grateful to be serving as St Peter’s treasurer these past several years, and to walk alongside you with intention as we enter a season of giving. Our theme this year is Walk in Love, and it calls us to remember that our greatest gift in community is how we align, come together in purpose and mission. When we walk in the same direction, we can do so many things.
During this season we talk a lot about money, about our budget. Yes, those things are important, they are the way we fund the Church, but our real focus is on what our gifts can do for the world. Jesus calls us to heal, visit, feed, accompany, protect, advocate, love our neighbor, and sharing our time, talent, and treasure is the way that we make this happen.
Each of us hears this call differently, just as each of us has been blessed by God differently. Our talents and training have been gifts freely given to us in Creation so that we may share them with a world in need. How will you feel God’s call to walk in love this year? How will you determine how you will share your gifts with God’s people in the world?
With this letter you are receiving the invitation to make your pledge to the Church for the year to come. Before you fill it out, whether online or on paper, I ask that you pray about it, discuss it with your family, and discern how God is calling you to share your gifts and let us know what time and talent offerings you would like to learn more about this year.
Our campaign will end on November 17th. Please return your answer to us by then if possible so that we may count your pledge in our special in-gathering service on November 24th, where your gift will be added to many others to be blessed, broken, and shared with the world.
If there is anything I can do to support you or questions I can answer, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Walking with you in Love, Sara Beaber-Fujioka, Treasurer
The 2024 Vestry members: Mim McConnell, Linda Trierschield, Loyd Platson, Sara Bergendahl, Lisa Moore, Chip Camden. Treasurer: Sara Beaber-Fujioka
Clergy: Rector: The Rev Julie Platson, Rector Deacons: The Rev. Kathryn Snelling & The Rev. Glenda Quintana