Why do you give back to God? Parishioners at Christ Church share their reasons. What are yours?

Have you made your pledge for 2020? If you haven’t, visit http://tinyurl.com/CCNB2020pledge.

If you have, Thank you!!!

ThanksLiving: Experiencing The Multitude of God’s Abundance

Pledge Amount Received: $729,993

Number of Pledges Received: 240

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

1 Peter 4:10

God calls us to be good stewards of giving. If you have not pledged, please return a pledge card by mail or in person. You can also complete your pledge online by visiting www.christchurchnewbern.com or  tinyurl.com/CCNB2020pledge.

On Wednesday, November 6, the Vestry and Stewardship Committee will be calling parishioners to remind them to return their pledge card. We will close our campaign on November 21, so the Vestry can make final preparations for the Annual meeting on Sunday, November 24.

Many thanks to those who helped make our Annual Giving Campaign such a success. Below is an update as of October 8.

Pledge Amount Received: $ 679, 613

Number of Pledges Received: 209

Percent of Parish Pledges Received: 77%

Fun was had by all at the Harvest Sunday Picnic and Carnival. Thank you too all who worked tirelessly to make these celebration possible. Overheard in the crowd from one of our younger parishioners… “This has been the best day ever!”

Many thanks to our outgoing Stewardship  Chairs, Letha and Burch Ricks, for their hours of work and planning.

Many thanks to those of you who have returned your pledge. Below is an update as of October 1. These updates are also posted on our church website and on a display board in the Parish House.

Pledge Amount Received: $457,505.00

Number of Pledges Received: 147

Percent of Parish Pledges Received: 52%

What shall I return to the Lord for all his bounty to me?

Psalm 116:12

Harvest Sunday is quickly approaching! We will celebrate the pledges you have given and offer thanks for Christ Church and its caring parishioners who support our mission and ministries. If you have not ye pledged, please prayerfully return your 2020 pledge. Pledge cards are available in the Reception area, nave pew racks or online at  www.christchurchnewbern.com or https://tinyurl.com/CCNB2020pledge. If you have pledged, you will be offered a special card to place in the offering plate.

Many thanks to those of you who have returned your pledge. Below is an update as of September 24. These updates are also posted on our church website and on a display board in the Parish House.

Pledge Amount Received: $331,215

Number of Pledges Received: 95

Percent of Parish Pledges Received: 38%

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Your pledge enables our Parish to increase community outreach, communications and care for our buildings and infrastructure.

If you have not yet pledged, there are multiple ways you can do so:

• pledge cards available in each pew;
• pledge cards are placed on the information table in the Reception Area;
• call the church office to request a pledge card be mailed to you;
• complete your pledge online at www.christchurchnewbern.com or https://tinyurl.com/CCNB2020pledge.

Many thanks to those of you who have returned your pledge. To keep parishioners informed of our progress, Patti Williams, Christ Church Financial Assistant, will report weekly updates. These updates will be published in the Messenger, on our church website and also on a display board in the Parish House.

Pledge Amount Received: $182,255.00

Number of Pledges Received: 48

Your pledge enables our Parish to increase community outreach, communications and care for our buildings and infrastructure.

If you have not yet pledged, there are multiple ways you can do so:

• pledge cards available in each pew;
• pledge cards will be placed on the information table in the Reception Area;
• call the church office to request a pledge card be mailed to you;
• complete your pledge online at www.christchurchnewbern.com or https://tinyurl.com/CCNB2020pledge.

We will celebrate all of the pledges on Sunday, October 6, with a Harvest Sunday Picnic and Carnival following the 11:00 am service.