In the coming days and weeks you’ll be hearing more about the program. I’ll be talking about it from the pulpit this coming Sunday. Next week there will be a full-page description of it on the “We Serve” Page in the Newsletter with lots of details and descriptions. But I wanted to start getting the word out and, well, that is what the Newsbrief is all about!
We are a church that does Outreach really, really well. Last year we were recognized as the congregation with the Highest Per Capita Giving to Disciples Mission Fund in the Arizona Region. Recently we have sent several thousand dollars to Joplin, MO in response to the devastating tornado that ripped through town.
Because of the financial problems that our country and many of our members are currently experiencing, the Administrative Council has created a new financial aid program specifically targeting the dire financial needs of members of our own Church. So instead of Outreach (where we reach outside of our church family to respond and offer support) this is In-Reach (where we reach in to support members of our family of faith).
The Pastor’s In-Reach Fund will provide gifts up to $500 (with no expectation of repayment) for church members who need financial assistance. The fund will be established with seed money from the Undesignated Mission Fund in the amount of $2500, but if any members wish to contribute directly to the fund you can do so by designating your financial contributions to account #6316.
If you would like more information about the Pastor’s In-Reach Fund, or to find out how to apply for a gift from the Pastor’s In-Reach Fund please contact me directly.
Yours in the journey, Rev. Brian
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