Stewardship
"We Are Here for GOOD" Annual Appeal
Statement of Intent/Time and Talent
You can download the 2024 Statement of Intent and/or Time and Talent form (below), fill it out and either drop it off at the office, send it by mail, or email it to admin@gslcgb.org
Downloads:
Simply Giving form - to sign up for recurring giving.
2022 STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT
2022 STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT
The Stewardship Committee (Tom Felton, Tom Hansen, Brenda Berend, and Dick Sachs, along with Pastor Jen) takes responsibility for helping individuals live and give generously. Our focus for this year’s annual stewardship appeal was to recognize the dedication of all our remarkable volunteers and to encourage more members to get involved in the many opportunities to give of their time while also setting a goal to increase overall pledged giving by $200 per week. Below are the results of that appeal, and your commitment to be Here for GOOD.
Tracking Statements of Intent
Total number for last year (2022) 74
Total number for this year (2023) 71
Net decrease 3
Total number that increased their amounts this year 22
Total number of new commitments this year 13
Total new and increased commitments 35
Total number of commitments at same level as last year 31
Total number that decreased amounts from last year 5
Tracking Actual Dollars
Total amount from increased commitments $ 80.19 / week
Net increase of new commitments over actual previous giving $ 271.83 / week
Total increased amount $ 352.02 / week
Total decreased amount $ 134.23 / week
Net increase $ 217.79 / week
This year we exceeded our goal to increase overall pledged giving by $200 per week once again thanks to the response to our appeal. We are blessed to have so many members who consistently give of themselves and want to thank you all for your participation in our shared ministry. The response to our financial appeal has been quantified above, but it’s not as easy to do the same for the results of our time and talents survey. I can report that there has been an increase in the number of members indicating interest in a variety of teams and committees. If you checked any boxes on the form, you should be hearing from someone regarding the areas selected soon. If not, you can always reach out to the chairperson to get involved. I am excited to see some new faces in familiar places.
Thank you all for being Here for GOOD and supporting this ministry, in whatever capacity you have.
In Christ,
Tom Felton
Stewardship Committee Chair
LEGACY ENDOWMENT FUND
Have you ever asked yourself: Will I leave this world a better place? Did I have a positive impact on present and future generations? Will my life show that “I was here for good?”
As you contemplate these questions, consider that one of the ways you can give a resounding answer of “YES” to each of these questions is through your Legacy. While the idea of Legacy may remind us of death, it is not really about death. It is about life; identifying what is important and taking steps to ensure that your Legacy is used “for good.” Thinking of one’s Legacy may give you a perspective of what’s really important, such as making certain that your church is able to continue helping others learn of Christ’s love and forgiveness long after you have left this earthly life.
Many people provide a Legacy to favorite charities, their alma maters, and organizations that are important to them. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, with guidance and assistance of the ELCA, is initiating a program to benefit the current and future ministries of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. This includes creation of a Legacy Endowment Fund for you to support future ministries as part of your estate plans.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions and vote on creation of the Legacy Endowment Fund at the annual congregational meeting on January 31, 2021. In the meantime, please feel free to contact Tom Hansen, Pastor Jen, or Jim Trader with any questions you may have regarding Legacy gifting. By Tom Hansen
Stewardship Committee Overview
Support of our ministry through giving of our time, talents, and financial resources.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church utilizes the Simply Giving® program as a means of receiving offerings.
To enroll in Simply Giving, download the enrollment form, fill in completely, and return to the church office with a voided check or savings deposit slip.
Simply Giving® program Frequently Asked Questions
The Stewardship Committee shall be comprised of the congregation treasurer, the administrative assistant, and as many members of the congregation as the committee chooses. Each year the committee shall elect a chairperson and a recorder from its membership. The congregation treasurer will report from the Congregation Council any action that this committee needs to take, and report to the Congregation Council on behalf of this committee. The committee shall meet regularly.
The responsibilities and duties of the Stewardship Committee include, but are not limited to:
1. Prepare and implement a comprehensive stewardship program for the congregation members’ time, talents, and treasures.
2. Order and supervise the distribution of offering envelopes and provide opportunities for congregation members to give their offerings electronically.
3. Enlist and supervise volunteers responsible for counting money each week.
4. Plan and implement an annual financial stewardship program to be used for purposes of estimating contributions when preparing the budget for the following year.
5. Distribute members’ quarterly contribution statements at the end of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd calendar quarters. (Annual statements at the end of the year are mailed to members by the administrative assistant.)
6. Evaluate and revise the time and talents forms annually, with input from the Standing Committees and Ministry Teams.
7. Collect/update existing members’ time and talents information annually.
8. Collect time and talents information from new members as part of the new member orientation process.
9. Insure that the time and talents information is kept up-to-date in the church’s database. Distribute reports from that database to the Standing Committees and Ministry Teams on a regular basis.
10. Prepare and submit a budget request to the Executive Committee for anticipated stewardship expenses annually.
11. Oversee disbursement of the annual Stewardship Committee budget.