The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. – John 1:5

From Dr. Tom Pace

Dear St. Luke’s family,

I have never been prouder of the people of St. Luke’s than I have in 2020. Three words:

Resilience – With so many challenges coming our way, we have sought to face them head on and continue to be the church God empowers us to be.

Creativity – Our leaders have dreamed up so many new ways to learn and serve together, and I have been inspired and amazed by the level of participation that our congregation has sustained through these times. Our folks have embraced the new forms of ministry with enthusiasm.

Generosity – Our congregation has continued to be faithful and provide everything we need to accomplish that to which God calls us.

Thank you for being St. Luke’s! Who knows what 2021 will bring? Whatever comes, it will be an exciting adventure as we shine the light of Christ into every place God takes us, because the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5

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Note from the Chairs

The image of one candle lighting another and filling the darkness is such an apt image for the 2021 generosity campaign. Though this is a difficult year for so many, we believe in the light of the Lord, and that light gives us hope — even when the world doesn’t. We’re called to let our light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in Heaven. Matthew 5:16

We chose St. Luke’s to be our family’s most significant charitable commitment because we believe where our treasure is, our heart will be also. Matthew 6:21 St. Luke’s actively and skillfully finds and vets local and international charitable organizations to support. The church is apolitical, committed to inclusivity, and the best way we know to share God’s light with the world.

This year, St. Luke’s needs annual pledges more than ever. Providing for both in-person and online church communities, among other things, has increased costs, and the collection plate is no longer physically passed each Sunday. If you are able, we ask that you prayerfully consider increasing your pledge this year. If you have never pledged before, we invite you to make your first financial commitment to St. Luke’s.

We praise God for His unending light and for helping us all to grow in our discipline of generosity.

Thank you for the honor of serving as your Generosity 2021 chairs, Kelly Beth & Charlie Hapgood

Thank you for your financial gifts

Every year, our church family demonstrates its commitment to uphold St. Luke’s and its mission financially with our annual generosity pledges to the operating budget. This generosity is the very foundation of every church ministry and makes our outreach possible in the greater community. THANK YOU.

The opportunity to continue our generosity
In these uncertain times, we are especially grateful for your financial support. While we are eager for a safe and thoughtful return to our beautiful church campuses, we cannot give up the many rich, engaging, and highly-popular online ministry opportunities that we have cultivated in 2020. They have kept us connected and expanded our reach beyond our geographical boundaries. As we go forward, we are committed to delivering excellence, both in-person and online. To successfully achieve these goals, we will need your financial gifts. We ask every member of our church family to prayerfully make a pledge to this year’s generosity campaign. Now, more than ever, your pledges are needed so we can plan ahead as much as possible.

An opportunity to show grace and grow our generosity
Due to current economic and COVID-related challenges, we are mindful that not everyone may have the financial resources to make a pledge at this time. To church members who are in need, please let us know how we can support you. To church members who are financially able to pledge, we ask that you consider increasing your pledge this year to bridge the gap and help ensure St. Luke’s has the necessary financial resources to continue sharing the light.

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Sharing the Light Video

A Message from Kelly Beth and Charlie Hapgood
Generosity Chairs

Share God’s Light on Social!

As we celebrate our commitment to sharing God’s light in our community as a church family, we encourage you to post a photo on social media of you and your family lighting a candle of gratitude for all God does in our lives in times such as these with the hashtag #StLukesSharingtheLight and tag three friends to do the same. No other words are necessary, but the image will let other members of the St. Luke’s family know you are sharing the light of God’s love.