St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Have you made your 2010 pledge to St. Peter's?
Today, more than ever, your pledge to St. Peter's counts.

It's time to develop St. Peter's budget for next year, and the Finance Committee needs to receive YOUR pledge! Your donations are the major support for our ministries and missions, as we receive no money from other sources. Your pledges enable St. Peter's to provide the spiritual support we find inside our walls and the outreach we offer to the world beyond. Below is a chart showing where your pledge dollars go:

Ministry - 48%: Clergy salary and benefits 35%; Musicians (organist, choir director, soloists) 11%; Christian Education (youth, adult) 1%; Fellowship 1%.

Mission - 12%: Pledge paid to Diocese 9%; Parish Outreach 3%.

Operating Costs - 40%: Property and utilities 15%; Staff (secretary, sexton) 14%; Insurance 5%; Office and other expenses 6%.

We are all challenged to "Lift High the Cross" with our fellow St. Peter's parishioners by making a pledge and becoming "God's hands in the world."

We urge you to prayerfully consider your pledge and bring your completed pledge card to church with you or mail it to the church as soon as possible. If you cannot pledge, or if you choose not to do so, please indicate that on your pledge card and send it to the church. We need a response from everyone in the parish.

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Stewardship Co-Chairs Peggy Chapman or Bob Emer.

"Lift High the Cross" with St. Peter's!