Many pledges were received. More than half of those renewing their commitment increased their anticipated giving from 2014. If you have not already done so, please consider making your own 2015 commitment of giving.
I am confident that you will find the spirit of our stewardship season and Consecration Sunday contagious. Please, take some time with the statements of four church members about How First Church Became My Church. These are some helpful, and even moving, declarations of what has made First Church a unique, spiritual place in the hearts of its members:
I encourage you as well, to give your attention to the sermon delivered on Sunday by our special guest steward, Pastor Debby Harness of St. John's Evangelical United Church of Christ in Mehlville, who previously was a member of our church.
After listening, please take some time to reflect for yourself on how First Church came to be your church. Then, I encourage you to consider what your own gifts to the church might be for 2015 and complete our online pledge form.
Thank you.
Pastor Dave Denoon
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