Dear St John’s Family and Friends, I would like to sincerely thank everyone who submitted a pledge for our 2023 Stewardship campaign. Currently we have received 27 pledges for a total of $126,496. Many people have raised their pledge already from last year in the midst of challenging financial times. We are so grateful for this. We also anticipate the return of additional pledges that have not yet been submitted. We have also experienced the usual transition of members away from our community, and some of that has had a negative impact on our pledging total. At this point, with what we have received in pledge returns, we are not fully funding our operating budget of $162,191. Inflation is affecting all our budgets, including the church. The vestry and I want to encourage those of you who have not yet returned your pledge cards to please do so; and are asking all of us to prayerfully consider giving an additional amount if it is with in our means. It would be a great joy to enter into 2023 with a fully funded budget. Let’s see what God does with the open hearts of us all. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely in Christ, Gary Piper Treasurer gary.piper@stjohnsgranby.org 970-531-3988 | 
