We are nearing the end of the 2017 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Last Weekend was the In pew appeal weekend so I wanted to give a little more detailed update.
Our goal for 2017 is $27,761. As of Wednesday of last week, we have pledged and contributed $29,131! This is amazing! Of that total, the bishop has received $21,380 so there is still $7,751 of outstanding pledges to be fulfilled – including mine of $500. Let’s continue to fulfill the pledges we have made and bring this 2017 BAA to a close.
I must say, I am overwhelmed by your generosity! We have met the goal very quickly!
Our parish has 148 registered families. Of those, 62 or 42% have contributed or pledged. I thank you sincerely for your willingness to support this Appeal. This statistic also means that 86 or 58% of our parish has not yet contributed or pledged. Even though we have met our goal, I urge you if you have not given to please give a one-time gift or pledge so that our percentage of participation increases. We are all part of this parish and diocesan family. Each of us play a part, no matter how big or how small, in the work of the Church here in our diocese.
Thank you for all that you do for St. Michael’s and for the Diocese of Savannah.