Stewardship2008 - Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

January, 2008

“Stewardship is the act of organizing yourself

so that God can spend you.”

−Lynn A. Miller

Dear Parishioner:

Happy New Year!

You are invited to join the Stewards of the Annunciation on Sunday, January 27^th by attending the Divine Liturgy and Stewardship Sunday Program and Brunch. This Sunday is dedicated to spiritually reinvigorating and renewing our commitment to the Church in preparation for the challenges we will face in the New Year 2008.

Your Orthodox Christian Stewardship pledge in support of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation is a vital part of advancing the work of Christ and our Orthodox Faith in our Parish and our Church at large.

We ask that you prayerfully consider your 2008 Orthodox Christian Stewardship Pledge, commensurate with your resources and your gratitude for the bounties and blessings our Lord has bestowed on you.

We invite you to attend the Divine Liturgy on Stewardship Sunday and place your Stewardship Card in the offering tray. Or you may return your Stewardship Card by mail in the enclosed envelope.

We offer you our personal gratitude, beforehand, for your generosity and partnership in Christ’s work of salvation.

Yours in Christ,

Rev. Fr. James S. Katinas Rev. Fr. Mark W. Curtright

Economos Presbyter

Encl.

Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation

12001 Wornall Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64145

816-942-9100

Let us commit ourselves and one another and our whole life to Christ our God.
2008 CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT CARD
In gratitude for God’s blessings, I/we pledge to contribute for Christ’s ministries at
the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation a total amount of:
_ $10,000     _ $7,500     _ $5,000     _ $2,500     _$1,500     $______Other
*Note**: Please remember that the annual cost of operating the Annunciation parish is in excess of* $2000 per household.
Your 2008 pledge is a statement of intent and may be altered as circumstances warrant.
          Name                                                                                                            Telephone Number (_)______________________
          Address                                                                                                       Cell Phone Number    (_)_
          City                                                   St            Zip                                      E-mail Address         ______
TERMS OF PAYMENT: $_   (Check One) □ Weekly      □ Monthly      □ Quarterly     □ Semi-Annually      □ Annually
(Check One)    □ By Check       □ By Credit Card        □ Stock Transfer
□ I authorize the charge to my credit card # ______________________________________________________Exp.:_/_
SIGNATURE OF STEWARD _____________________________________________________
PLEDGE OF TIME AND TALENT
(For married couples, please indicate “H” for husband and “W” for wife.)

___Annual Greek Festival

___Assist in Bookstore/Library

___Assist in Office

___Assist w/ Parish Communications

___Assist with Acolytes

___Assist with Stewardship Programs

___Assist with Website Development and

Maintenance

___Bake/Cook for Events

___Budget and Planning

___Building Maintenance

___Building New Facilities

___Church Events

___Catechism School Teacher

___Catechism School Asst./Substitute

___Chanter

___Choir

___Clean up after Events

___Contact/Entertain Newcomers

___Coordinate Church Activities

___Decorate for Events

___Drive Others to Services

___Family Night

___“Feed the Needy” at St. Mary’s

___Fund Raising

___Greek Dance Teacher

___Greek School Teacher

___Greek School Asst./Substitute

___Greet Parishioners/Newcomers

___Help Sick/Shut-ins

___Host Coffee Hour

___Landscape/Maintenance of Grounds

___Mission and Evangelism

___Outreach

___Parish Luncheons

___Philoptochos

___Phone Committee

___Planning/Organizing

___Play Organ/Piano

___Prepare Food

___Prepare Kolyva

___Prepare Prosforon

___Promote Church Activities

___Serve Food

___Set up for Events

___Sew Altar Robes/Cloths

___Sew/Alter Dancers’ Costumes

___Teach Greek Cooking

___Transport Sick/Aged

___VIP’s

___Visit Others

___Volunteer Time if Called

___YAL (Young Adult League)

___Youth Leader/Assistant

GOYA (6^th and Up)

___Youth Leader/Assistant

JOY (2^nd – 5^th Grades)

___Youth Leader/Assistant

HOPE (Birth – 1^st Grade)

___Youth Leader/Assistant

(Summer Camp)

Other: __________________________________

________________________________________

Please complete reverse side of form.

Stewardship form 2008 page 2

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