The 2025 Stewardship Appeal kicked off on September 27th with the theme “Build a Longer Table” derived from a hymn of the same name. We have so much for which to be thankful! Looking to the year ahead, we are excited about the opportunities that abound to live out more fully the Core Values we share at Good Shepherd.

Note that given the widespread impacts from the recent storm, the schedule for the appeal has been shifted forward by about a week from that detailed in the introductory letter mailed to homes on September 27th. On Sundays October 13th, 20th and 27th, we will focus on our Core Values of doing Justice, expressing Compassion, and living in Community. During our worship services, we will hear the witness of members who are excited to be part of a church that expresses these values. On October 20th, we will also have a special speaker following the 10:30 a.m. service. Stephanie Burke, a Regional Gift Planner with the ELCA, will share ways in which we may leave a legacy through planned giving to the ministries and agencies we support (please see the separate article on this). On November 3rd, we will celebrate Commitment Sunday as we submit our statements of intent for the coming year, followed by a celebratory “Thank-toberfest” meal after the 10:30 a.m. service.

We are excited about all that God has in mind for us to reach out in love and service to our neighbors and look forward to building onto the strong foundation set by those who came before us.

Serving joyfully together,

The Stewardship Team

2025 Stewardship Appeal Statement of Intent

Your hard copy 2025 Statement of Intent (mailed to homes on October 25th) may be returned to the church office or brought to the worship services on November 3rd. If you prefer to submit your Statement of Intent electronically, please complete the form below. Note that when you click on “Submit,” it will be sent confidentially and directly to Financial Secretary Dean Jagels.

Electronic Statement of Intent

As the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, we witness boldly by living faithfully and serving joyfully.

As a thankful response to all God has done for me/us, I/we intent to give this offering during 2025, beginning January 1st, to God's work in the world through the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. I/we understand this amount may be changed, if necessary, by notifying the Financial Secretary. Please specify the amount to be given:

This amount will be given

Weekly OR

Monthly OR

Other

Please choose one

I/we will give my/our offering in the offering plate or in the mail.

I/we will begin/continue using online giving (automatic bank or credit card withdrawal).

My/our contribution will made as an IRA QCD.

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I/we understand that clicking "Submit" is considered the equivalent of my/our handwritten signature(s) on a hard copy State of Intent.