Rejoice!

How fortunate are we to have St. Paul’s as a part of our life? There is truly so much for which to be thankful — our sacred spaces, thriving ministries, impactful outreach, and an engaged community. The church finds a way to capture our hearts, allowing us to rejoice in God’s creation and to grow spiritually. We felt this way as a young, married couple 14 years ago, and those feelings have only grown stronger as our family has grown and our relationship with St. Paul’s has evolved. 

We all have experienced a significant amount of change, disruption, and worry these past few years, but it has been comforting to have St. Paul’s helping us find our way. There is a great deal of pride in being a member of St. Paul’s, and we believe this has helped motivate so many to live out the word of God’s teachings and find opportunities to rejoice, even when we have had doubts. Our family has always been moved by the commitment, sacrifices, and generosity of the members of the St. Paul’s clergy, staff, and congregation to make the experience enriching for families and members of the community. And because of this, when we were asked to serve as stewardship chairs earlier this year, we immediately said yes. 

This commitment as chairs has given us an opportunity on which to reflect that even in challenging times, there is opportunity to rejoice — in the friendships, in the spiritual growth, in the opportunities to serve in our community, and in the ability to envision the future for St. Paul’s. It is a great gift to be able to share in all the ways we rejoice at St. Paul’s — worship, choir, outreach, children’s and youth ministries, and fellowship. 

Reflect on all those moments and opportunities when you and your family have rejoiced at St. Paul’s and experienced that unconditional love, support, and grace. Think about all those moments St. Paul’s allowed you to be in the position to offer that same experience to others. Rejoice in all that is good and recognize what has been provided through our ministries at St. Paul’s and our generous and faithful parishioners. It takes a combination of faith, commitment, and support in many ways, including financial support, to have thriving and growing programs and ministries.

We ask you to prayerfully consider how you can support the St. Paul’s by making a financial commitment — rejoice in all that we are able to give to the glory of God. Take time to slow down, be present, and thoughtfully consider the ways in which you can contribute, knowing that every pledge will make a positive difference to meet the needs and ministries of our church. 

Jackie and Mike Piscetelli
Co-Chairs of the 2023 Stewardship Campaign

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