Weekly Article

If you’re like me, during the past few weeks you’ve received a lot of messages from political candidates, on both sides, asking for money. In the midst of this, Derry Church is running our own stewardship campaign.

While important issues are on the table in this election, I want to remind everyone that we have the chance, right here, to create something more enduring and powerful through the mission of Derry Church: proclaiming God’s word, sharing God’s love and practicing God’s justice.  We can do this through donating our resources, whether it be our skills, time, or money.

This year’s Stewardship Campaign theme is Share the Love that Shapes Us. I think about how God’s love has shaped me and my family through Derry. Of course, the church is how I met Lee Ann. Natalie, Jacob and Emma all grew up at Derry – active in youth group, choirs, and even the trip this past summer to Northern Ireland – and that has shaped them. Singing in choir, serving on Session, and now as Chair of the Stewardship and Finance committee has shaped me.

Now, how do we share this love with others? That is where your help is needed. As I write this, we are less than half way to reaching our campaign goal. You can help make the mission of Derry Church a reality by providing your estimate of giving either online,  by mailing back the card you received in the mail, or picking up a card at church on Sunday. Or bring the card with you on Sunday and drop it in the offering plate during the service.

I invite everyone to a soup and salad lunch in the Fellowship Hall following the service. There is no charge, but you can bring dessert to share. There will also be a fun activity (with prizes) after lunch!

Thank you and God bless.