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What: GSP people who have ‘been around’ for a while know
that we do a fundraising campaign annually. If you’re new to GSP, you just learned one important way we raise money for the work we do in pursuit of earth justice, migrant justice, and social justice.
Why: The church requires money to meet our operating expenses and fulfill our mission. Costs increase each year the same as a family’s costs go up. Estimates of Giving enable GSP to set mission priorities and manage cash flow as part of responsible and accountable leadership.
When: Sunday is the start of our effort to ask members and friends to estimate the amount they will donate to GSP during 2026. (We use the word ‘estimate’ to recognize that circumstances change in people’s lives and finances. An estimate can be revised when necessary.)
Where: Forms to submit your estimate will be available during worship and in mailings. Online entry of estimates can be made through the church’s web site. You can also e-mail, write, or call the office to convey your estimate.
Who: YOU! Our estimates reflect the total of planned donations from the household and individuals. An individual estimate is a good way for a young person to learn the practice of regular donations to form a closer bond with the work of the church and with the people in the faith community.
How: Faithful giving is a spiritual discipline. We encourage giving a proportion
(percentage) of income each time you receive income. We also encourage people to make their church donation the first expenditure each time they receive income. These practices help us remember to be grateful for the income and other blessings we receive, and to be generous in sharing a portion of those blessings as we seek to follow Jesus.
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