2025 Theme: Overflowing Gratitude with a Caring Attitude

As we anticipate the new year, we are reflecting on the blessings in our lives and the profound impact our church community has had through our shared faith, love, and generosity. This year’s stewardship theme, “Overflowing Gratitude with a Caring Attitude,” perfectly captures our shared journey.

We have much to be thankful for: our meaningful worship services, joyful celebrations, extraordinary outreach, and the unwavering support we offer one another. Each of these elements strengthens our congregation, and your generosity makes such ministry possible.

Megan Rowe has once again beautifully captured our theme in her artwork, shown below, featuring Elyria’s cascading waterfalls as a symbol of God’s abundant goodness and our overflowing thankfulness. The foreground images of people gathering and an open table remind us of our call to share these blessings and care for others and for the world.

As we look ahead to 2025, we invite you to consider how you can extend your blessings to others through a financial pledge. Your contribution is an expression of gratitude and care that enables us to increase our church’s witness and to grow through serving our community.

Together, with grateful hearts and a caring spirit, we can achieve more than we can imagine. Your commitment helps maintain our church property, supports our vital witness, and empowers us to remain a beacon of hope and love.

On Consecration Sunday, November 24, 2024, we will receive pledges for the coming year. We encourage you to bring your pledge card to the service, mail it to the church office, or complete the below form. After worship that day, we’ll gather for a celebratory brunch to enjoy fellowship and give thanks for God’s abundant blessings.

Every pledge, regardless of the amount, makes a difference in the life of Washington Avenue Christian Church. Please join us in thanksgiving for God’s sharing our overflowing gratitude and spreading our caring spirit throughout our community.

With heartfelt thanks,

Ron Dauphin, Stewardship Chair