Strong giving needed now: Nov 4

Rumors are rife during an interim.  The first one was that the transitional pastor has everything in hand and the congregation can relax.  NOT TRUE.  Hard work for all is the gift of transitions.  Another one, which put the staff and board of trustees into fits of crying and laughter, is that the Lutheran Synod and Episcopal Diocese are paying for the transition and we can all hold back on our giving.  NOT TRUE.  We pay our fair share to both synod and diocese and we will need even more resources to hire the next pastor than were used before. As the board puts together the 2013 budget they need to know that we are in a strong position. No holding back in giving now.