As we approach midterm elections, we hear the reminders everywhere: Your vote counts! Vote early! Let your voice be heard!

These messages encourage us to participate, make our voices heard, and recognize that every individual contribution matters. Here at First Church, we have an important message of our own:

Your pledge counts! Your generosity matters! And your heart has a place here.

Soon you will be receiving your pledge package with all the information you need to make your annual financial commitment to our Stewardship Pledge Campaign for 2027.

So, let’s count. Last year the total “Household Pledges” for 2026 being fulfilled by our members and friends is one hundred and eighteen—118. That’s great! We need to increase pledge numbers and grow that support.

Pledge Early! Everyone pledges in their own special way (including a Flex-pledge option) and by a schedule that works for them. Whether you are a monthly auto-pay, quarterly checks, or an annual year-end contribution pledger let us know during this 4-week campaign so that we are sure to recognize you properly on Nov. 15th!

Let your pledge voice be heard—sign your name on the red heart you will find in your pledge package and send it back to us with your completed pledge card.

Many of you will be renewing your pledge online by clicking the button at the top of our church website’s main page that says—2027 Pledge. When the church office receives your pledge, we will create a heart for you with your name on it. These will be displayed with our Pledge Campaign Tracking Poster. We will update you week to week on our campaign progress!

Remember that your pledge will inspire others to pledge as well.