Together We Thrive – Building a Generous Community
Dear St. Andrew Supporters,
As we are launching our 2025 St. Andrew Stewardship Campaign, we first want to say thank you for all the ways you support the work of Christ at St. Andrew. As members of the Stewardship Workgroup, we offer a special thanks for your financial support of our Church. We also want to share some background information on, as well as our plans for, the 2025 Stewardship Campaign.
Why does St. Andrew conduct a Stewardship Campaign, and how does it work?
We hold our Stewardship Campaign each year in the fall. This year, the campaign runs from September 21 through October 19. The campaign is a time for each of us to reflect on the importance of sharing our gifts of prayer, presence, service, witness, and our financial gifts. The campaign is about celebrating all gifts and all givers – at St. Andrew every gift matters. This is also the time that our Church staff and ministry teams make plans for the year to come.
Our Stewardship Campaign theme this year is ‘Together We Thrive – Building a Generous Community’. We are focusing on the idea that every gift builds the future. One of the scripture lessons Pastor Brian will be using during his stewardship sermon series is the story of James and John asking ‘to sit at Jesus’ right and left in His glory’. Jesus responded to their request by telling James and John “…whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:35-45, NIV).
As you consider your 2026 gift, we do hope you will reflect on what we are as a Church today and what we can be if the resources are available. So, if you have given before, thank you! If you are considering giving for the first time, thank you for considering it! We will be extraordinarily grateful for whatever gift you choose to make.
Yours in Christ,
St. Andrew Stewardship Team
Jay Akridge, Larry Biehl, Pastor Brian Cook, Jane Kirkpatrick, Stephanie Knight, Mark Lindemood