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Stewardship
Dear Beloved Parishioners,
In the Old Testament, we read about Nehemiah. After seeing the crumbling walls of Jerusalem, he calls the people to “Rise up and build.” Nehemiah does not build alone he shares his vision, inspires the people, and the faithful respond: “Let us rise up and build.”
This story, and the words of Nehemiah (2:18), call us today not simply to rebuild structures, but to strengthen the spiritual foundation of our parish community. As Orthodox Christians, we are called to respond to God’s blessings with devotion and gratitude. Like Nehemiah, we are called to rise up and build: building our faith, our ministries, and our life together in Christ.
This past year at the Assumption, we took meaningful steps to grow and unite our ministries. Our Young Adult Ministry continued to develop with the introduction of the Young Adult Launch Fund, supporting post-college young adults as they transition into new stages of life while staying connected to their faith and parish family. This initiative is still growing, and your support will help strengthen its future.
Our Youth Ministry continues to cultivate a strong foundation of faith, helping guide and nurture our children and teens as they grow in Christ and in their connection to the Church.
We also established Kali Parea, our new ministry for seniors, whose name means “good company.” This ministry is dedicated to fellowship, support, and connection for the elders of our community, those whose faith, dedication, and example have built the foundation upon which we stand today.
In addition, we created a unified Outreach Ministry, bringing together our charitable efforts under one coordinated and purposeful mission, allowing our parish to serve the greater community more effectively through acts of compassion and service.
Our Philoptochos continues its sacred work of philanthropy, supporting local and national charities, assisting those in need, and embodying Christ’s call to love through action. Their dedication and service remain a pillar of compassion within our parish.
As we prepare for Stewardship Sunday on January 11, we prayerfully reflect on the role each of us plays in the life of our parish. Stewardship is not about “how much is needed,” but about our spiritual offering, an expression of gratitude, faith, and love for God. Everything we have is a gift from Him, and we offer back to God from what He has generously entrusted to us.
Enclosed, you will find the Commitment Card. Before completing it, please take time for prayerful consideration. A gift to the Church is most meaningful when offered together with our presence, our prayers, our willingness to serve, and our commitment to Christ and His Holy Church.
Thank you for your continued love, generosity, and faith. Together, with God’s blessing, “Let us rise up and build.”
With love in Christ,
The Stewardship Committee
Please complete and email the following Stewardship Pledge Card to the church (info@assumptionnh.org). Then you may make your online payment via the Paypal button below.
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