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To Do Justice and
To Love Kindness and
To Walk Humbly With Your God.Micah 6:8
Fall 2014 Generosity Campaign–Versailles Presbyterian Church
“Those who love the Word of the Lord are
like trees planted by streams of water, which
bear fruit at just the right time and whose
leaves don’t fade. Whatever they do
succeeds.”
A lot of people will tell you that fall is their favorite season: they like the
cooler weather; appreciate the beauty of the turning leaves; savor the
smells of pumpkin, hay, and bonfires; thrill to the sound of a roaring
crowd at a college football game; and eagerly anticipate the approaching
holidays. Those who dislike fall might mention the start of school and
the approaching winter, and, unfortunately, a few might even mention
the stewardship campaign at church!
With all due respect to the Biblical concept of stewardship, the word
doesn’t mean much to most of us, as it is not used in everyday
conversation. The dictionary definition of stewardship is the “careful
and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care.”
Makes sense – we care for our church home – but the term is rather
passive and dull, and brings to mind cleaning and fixing things.
If we are parents, we understand that we are expected to care for our
children responsibly – to feed and shelter them and to send them to
school with the expectation that they will one day be able to provide for
their children – but we also know that we want more. We want to raise
children who are kind and good, who are cheerful givers and who strive
to make a difference. As Christians, we want much the same thing:
through our love and generosity, we want to make a positive impact on
the world around us. We want to keep our brick and mortar in good
shape, but we are compelled to care for people more. This is, after all,
our Christian calling.
Claire Pinkston: “VPC feels like family to
me. Every one there is very friendly. I like it
when I get to do things like greet and collect
offering.”
Cayce Jones: “I love church. It’s like a
home and everyone there is my family.”
The production and mai ling costs of th is booklet have been generously
donated. Thank you to the Stewardship Task group for their volunteer
hours: Mike McCall (production) , Mar y Pier son , (desi gn) , Laura
Dake, Mel is sa Sevier, and Linder Jaeckel s (edit orial suppor t), Jerr y
Sevier and Loi s Gaines ( f inancial presentation).
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A Note from
MelissaVersailles Presbyterian
Church is a reflection of you:
your values; your hopes; your
caring attitude toward friend and
neighbor (both those close by and
those a world away); your
worship.
Your faithful giving of
finances, service and talent—out
of your gratitude—is what makes
VPC successful, and enables the
writing of the next chapter of our
church’s future. I, like you, am
grateful to be a small part in this
great and ongoing story.
Melissa Bane Sevier,
Pastor
So could we turn the
traditional steward -
ship campaign into
something more? How
about a campaign of
generosity? Generosity
is defined as “the
quality of being kind,
understanding and
unselfish.” Its
synonyms include
bigheartedness,
bountifulness,
openhandedness and
openheartedness.
Wow! As we manage
and care for our church home (the stewardship part), we are at the same
time using that asset to share the Good News, to welcome new faces,
and to care for those – near and far – who need our assistance (the
generosity part!).
The theme for our fall campaign is “Growing Our Vision.” Based on
VPC’s vision statement (Micah 6:8): “And what does the Lord require of
you? To do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God,”
the pages that follow describe how your generosity serves the needs of
our church family and provides outreach to others in need in our
community, our country and our world.
As we look toward 2015, and the spirit of generosity, let’s envision new
possibilities for Versailles Presbyterian Church and its members. Let’s
build on existing ministries and boldly establish new ones. Let’s make a
difference together.
*The numbers used throughout this booklet reflect the 2014 budget. Dollar
amounts shown include the cost of each activity plus the cost of staff salaries
and benefits allocated to the activity.
To Walk HumblyWith God (27%)
To Love Kindness (40%)
To Do Justice (33%)
To Do Justice $ 95,393To Love Kindness $113,498To Walk Humbly With God $ 78,288
Using Your Gifts*
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Engage in Mission Work;
Nurture God’s Children;
And strive for Peace, Fairness and
Human Dignity
AdministrativeSupport (30%)
Teachingthe Faith (40%)
ServingOthers (30%)
Serving Others $ 29,037Teaching the Faith $ 38,102Administrative Support $ 28,254
And what does the Lord call YOU to do?
• Collect and distribute food (baskets/school back
pack/food pantry)
• Volunteer at the Hope Ministries Clothing Bank
• Assist with children during Children’s Church time**
• Help pre-teens and teenagers grow their faith**
• Assist in the church office
• Enrich your faith by participating in adult Christian
education opportunities
• Participate in regional, national or international
mission projects
*For more information on how to answer a call “To
Do Justice,” please visit the Welcome Center between
Nov. 3-30 and look for the displays, or call Ann Jones
at 859-806-5731.
**Individuals teaching or leading youth/child programs and
events or working in our nursery must complete the VPC Safe
Child program, which includes a background check and online
training.
s Christians and members of this church family, we
are challenged to be Christ’s hands and feet by
working in our community and in the world for
peace, justice, freedom and human fulfillment. On the local
level, your gifts improve the lives of those in our community
who are in need of food, clothing and shelter. On the national
and international level, your gifts support our denomination’s
activities to bring peace and justice in our world and aid those
who are suffering. Here in our church, your gifts are used to
teach and nurture children in the stories of the Bible and
enrich the faith of adults through the teachings of Jesus and
the practices of our faith. Each of these endeavors is, in turn,
supported by a church that is managed efficiently and reliably
by your gifts. With your help, both financial and the gift of
compassion, we live our vision.
Using Your Gifts to Do Justice*
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Owen Damm: “VPC is my church family.
I like to see my friends and cousins at
church. I enjoy the youth group now that I
am old enough to go. I like the breakfasts.”
Nathaniel Eller: “I like VPC because I
feel like part of an extended family with the
other members, all of which are wonderfully
kind.”
Donations of food and money provide nutr it ion for food insecure
people in Woodfo rd County.
(L -R) Suzett e Goss -Gef frard, Mis sion Co-worker fo r Presbyter ian
response in Haiti, Mel is sa Bane Sevier and Mar y Lamb Nehring are
developing plans for an upcoming mis sion project in Haiti .
A few o f VPC’s newest members celeb rate thei r conf i rmation in 2014.
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Be Inclusive and Welcoming;
Love Each Other;
And Be of Service to All ProtectingOur Heritage (54%)
Staffing Excellence (9%)
Welcoming & Caringfor Others (37%)
Welcoming & Caring for Others $ 41,606Staffing Excellence $ 10,927Protecting our Heritage $ 60,965
And what does the Lord call YOU to do?
• Welcome people into the church by serving as a greeter
• Prepare and deliver meals to church families who are ill
or incapacitated
• Knit or crochet prayer shawls for people who need a
warm hug
• Plan church celebrations and events
• Help keep our building and grounds in top-notch
condition
• Provide a hand to church families who need help with
a few household chores
• Cuddle or play with our youngest in our nursery
during worship**
*For more information on how to answer a call “To
Love Kindness,” please visit the Welcome Center
between Nov. 3-30 and look for the displays, or call
Ann Jones at 859-806-5731.
**Individuals teaching or leading youth/child programs and
events or working in our nursery must complete the VPC Safe
Child program, which includes a background check and online
training.)
s Christians and members of this church family, it
is our joy to welcome all who come through our
doors to worship, learn and share the sacraments.
We care for each other and reach out to our community with
kind words, helping hands and warm embraces. Your gifts meet
these needs in our church family and others in our community.
It is through your gifts that this church cares for people who
are facing life’s most joyous and difficult transitions by
providing pastoral support and congregational resources. As a
church family, we work together to keep our church home safe
and inviting. As in all homes we must keep the building
heated, cooled, properly maintained and protected from risk.
Your gifts preserve and protect the legacy handed down to us.
Those who came before have given us a heritage rich with a
beautiful building in an even more beautiful location. This
legacy is testament to their desire to do justice, love kindness
and walk humbly with God. With your help, both financial
and the gift of Christian love, we live our vision.
Using Your Gifts to Love Kindness*
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Jay Hammonds: “I like singing at church
and seeing my friends.”
Nevie Hammonds: “I like playing games
at church.”
Sunday b runch b rings the church fami ly together.
You never know what’ s fo r sa le at the church ’s annual Trinkets and
Treasures rummage sale .
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Learn and Be Guided by the Gospel;
Worship Faithfully;
And Grow Spiritually.
s Christians and members of this church family,
our faith is centered in Jesus Christ. We are called
to follow His teachings, worship faithfully, be good
stewards of our resources and invite others to join with us in
worship and church life. As individuals and together as a
church family, we grow not only by inviting others, but by our
actions and deeds that exemplify the teachings of Christ. Your
gifts fill our sanctuary with beautiful music. Your gifts provide
a fulfilling worship experience in a beautiful setting. With your
help, both financial and the gift of living the faith, we live our
vision.
Worship & MusicExperience (83%)
Adminstrative Support (17%)
Administrative Support $ 13,459Worship & Music Experience $ 64,829
And what does the Lord call YOU to do?
• Deliver communion to those not able to come to
worship
• Help prepare the sanctuary for worship by serving as a
head usher
• Help plan our worship services
• Sing a joyful song by adding your voice to the choir
• Share your gift of instrumental music with your church
family
*For more information on how to answer a call “To
Walk Humbly with God,” please visit the Welcome
Center between Nov. 3-30 and look for the displays,
or call Ann Jones at 859-806-5731.
Using Your Gifts to Walk Humbly
with God*
(Lef t) Congregation joins in worship at the
church’ s 200th anniver sary celebration,
September 15, 2013.
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Reagan Jobe: “I love VPC because of our
great youth group!”
McKenna Jobe: “It’s like a family and the
missions are truly meaningful.”
Choi r members join music director, Elizabeth Yanarella, (back row,
second from right) in front of the church’ s 135-year old pipe organ.
The church’ s sta ined glas s windows in the rear of the sanctuary,
in sta ll ed around 1879, are reminders of the wonder fu l generosi ty of
those who came befo re us.
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“Those who love the Word of
the Lord are like trees planted
by streams of water, which
bear fruit at just the right
time and whose leaves don’t
fade. Whatever they do
succeeds.”(Psalm 1:3)
(Clockwise f rom top left ) Mar y Nehr ing instructs Linder Jaeckel s on the f ine points of knitt ing a prayer shawl;
Glen Kelly in sta ll s a banner on front o f church invit ing a ll to Vacation Bible School ; B il l Dake gets wet feet power
washing the church ’s ki tchen mats ; Mil ton Tackett s crambles up some eggs fo r Sunday brunch; El izabeth Bogg s
insta ll s under -the -pew hymn racks in sanctuar y ; The k ids get a r ide on thei r way to help assemble food baskets.
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We make a difference in our church, our community and our world through the generosity and loyalty of those
who provide gifts of money. It is only through your responses that our church can work towards a reasonable
and balanced budget for 2015 and continue to fulfill our vision. Please consider how you can commit to
supporting the church with financial gifts in 2015.
Gifts of MoneyName __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone_______________________________________ Email _____________________________________________________
In the spirit of generosity and a desire to grow the ministries and missions of Versailles Presbyterian Church I/we make the following
commitment or statement of intent* to support the church’s financial needs. (Please check one)
__ I/we make the following commitment. __I/we make the following statement of intent*.
Weekly: $_________ Monthly: $_________ Other:$ _________ (please specify) Total Yearly: $___________
*Statement of Intent: I/we are unable make a commitment at this time, but intend to support the church as noted. I/we understand
that the gifts will not be reflected as a commitment on the giving statements. Only actual gifts will be recorded.
Gifts of Time and TalentGenerous gifts of time and talent are an integral part of our growth spiritually as well as through our activities and programs. Please
consider the opportunities outlined within this booklet. Indicate on the lines below how you would like to help in 2015. For families,
include the name (s) with the area (s) of interest.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Note: Individuals teaching or leading youth/children programs and events or working in our nursery must complete the VPC Safe Child program.
The program includes a background check and online training.
Thank You. If you have questions or suggestions related to Growing Our Vision, please contact the church office at 873-3491.
…with gratitude by making a commitment of gifts for 2015.
Options to fulfill your commitment other than worship services.
Online/Credit Card
or PayPal: www.vpc1.org. Click the Donate button.
Your Bank: Scheduled transfers. Check with your bank for
options.
Mail: Versailles Presbyterian Church, 130 N. Main St,
Versailles, KY 40383
PLEASE CLIP, FILL OUT, FOLD, SECURE AND RETURN THE CARD BELOW TO THE
CHURCH OFFICE NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 23, 2014.
Versailles Presbyterian Church
130 N. Main St
Versailles, KY 40383
859/873-3491
www.vpc1.org
