In June of 2025 we launched a matching campaign to help offset a budget reduction of $24,692. After receiving a generous bequest of $10,000 from the estate of Ulla Kercher and an additional generous gift of $2,000 from an anonymous donor, the church council and the pastors challenged all of you to match the $12,000. To be honest, I didn’t really know what to expect. But you all went above and beyond and exceeded our goal of raising an additional $12,000. You all raised $15,150. With the original $12,000 and with the $15,150 you all donated we have a total of $27,150.
I cannot thank you enough for your generosity and
continued support for the youth, children, and outreach of St. Mark Lutheran
Church. With these generous gifts we
will be able to continue to support the children and youth ministries and
support our community.
Over the summer we used some of the money to cover the
cost of a youth bowling outing and to buy snacks for the youth. While this may seem like a relatively small
amount, it made a difference. Pastor
Chad and I never want a child or youth to miss out on an event because of the
cost. Thanks to your generosity we can
assure this won’t happen.
Wow! You all
never cease to amaze me. Your generosity
and support mean more than words can express and will help to continue the
vital ministries of St. Mark. Together
we can do great things.
With much gratitude,
Pastor Katrina Steingraeber
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