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| 725 Pine St. Winnetka, Illinois 60093 847-441-3400 |
My RSVP . . . .
THE FAVOR OF YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUESTED. Often we receive important invitations to weddings, graduations, and social gatherings with directions to RSVP. Please consider this pledge letter to be such a request. Your invitation is to financially support the mission and ministry of Winnetka Congregational Church. As defined by our by-laws, and strongly endorsed by council, active membership includes making a financial commitment to the church. It is one of the ways we covenant with God and one another to be about the ministry of increasing the love of God and neighbor among all people. You recently received a “save the date” card informing you that this invitation was on the way. For the past two weeks we have asked you to think about the blessings of our church and the significance of its mission. We’ve asked you to carefully consider what it costs to make it all happen. Your pledge plays a pivotal role in the church achieving its mission. If you are able to increase your pledge, there is no time better than the present to do so. We realize these times are economically challenging and not everyone will be able to increase their pledge. If every member would at least match their “best years pledge” from 2007-2009, we can get close to realizing our goal. Most importantly, we need participation from everybody. Without you, WCC will continue, but its mission is diminished. Without your response the scope of our ministry may have to be modified in ways that do not respond dramatically and faithfully to the challenges of the times. It cannot be stated any simpler – Your pledge makes it all happen. You are invited, because you are a part of this extended family of faith, an honored guest and a welcomed participant. Will you accept this invitation to join in the mission and ministry of the Winnetka Congregational Church? The favor of your response is requested. -Your Canvass Committee Common Canvass Questions… Answered. How do I give? Place your pledge card in the box in the Narthex, mail it to the church, pledge on line (form available at the top of his page) or pick up a form in the office to set up automatic withdrawal. When do I give? We ask you to pledge before Thanksgiving to help us plan, but you can choose how to break up that payment – lump sum, monthly, quarterly, or weekly. Placing money in the offering each week is wonderful. However, it doesn’t allow the budget committee to thoughtfully and appropriately plan for the new year. Why pledge every year? Each year, the Church builds a budget based on the pledges it receives and the interest from WCC’s general fund (CIR). These funds cover all the daily operating costs of the church such as salaries, buildings and grounds maintenance (vs. improvements), outreach efforts, and supplies (bibles, church school materials, etc.). A talented staff, imaginative programming, meaningful outreach and a balanced budget are a result of annual generous giving.
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