By now most of our Platte Woods United Methodist Church family knows we are receiving estimates of giving for the 2010 budget. Likewise, you are probably aware the church will donate a net to Nothing But Nets for each estimate of giving received. Gifting a bed net treated with anti-malaria insecticides to a family in Africa is our church’s way of saying “thank you” for your commitment to support the church throughout 2010. Also, for each pledge card there is a basketball with the individual or family name placed on the windows overlooking the gym.
If you are not familiar with Nothing But Nets, please go to their Web site for information about the movement. The People of The United Methodist Church are prominently listed as a founding partner for this humanitarian outreach to the people of Africa. As stated on the Web site, “Simply put, malaria kills. Nets can save lives.” As of Tuesday (11-3-09), 2,891,778 nets have been distributed through Nothing But Nets in ten African countries.
How are 2010 pledges coming in? As of this afternoon (11-4-09), 215 cards are turned in with an estimate of giving totaling $889,891. Of these estimates, 25 cards indicate the givers are self-identified tithers, and 43 cards represent a step up in giving.
If you have not turned in your 2010 estimate of giving, there is still time. If you have misplaced your pledge card, or did not receive a card, please call the church office. We will be glad to see you get a card. If we match the number of pledge cards turned in for this year’s support, we still have 106 nets to give.
Thanks for your prayerful consideration of how you intend to support Platte Woods United Methodist Church in 2010!
