Pastor Update, Letter 58
CONSECRATION SUNDAY – PRAY, THINK, TALK
September 28, 2026
Dear Members and Friends of FPC Moorestown,
I invite you to join me for Consecration Sunday, October 18, with one combined service at 9:30 a.m., and a Potluck Lunch to immediately follow. Consecration Sunday is, for me, one of the most important Sundays of the year, even competing with Easter, Pentecost, and Christmas Eve. Why? Consecration Sunday is the day we get to give ourselves and our resources of wealth and time to the LORD as an act of love. This is what the practice of stewardship is all about.
Enclosed you’ll find your 2027 Estimate of Giving card. I ask you to take the card and before you complete it, to do three things: First, pray and ask God, “What are you calling me to give?” Second, think about the blessings and gifts you’ve received from the ministry and mission of FPC Moorestown. The best giving always starts with gratitude for the innumerable gifts we’ve received. Third, talk to someone about your financial giving plan for 2027. This could be your spouse, your children or a trusted friend in Christ. Then, complete the card and bring it to church on October 18. We’ll dedicate our commitments together.
Please note that now this is a combined Estimate of Giving card. It includes a place to write what you plan to give (a) for the General Fund and (b) for the Capital Fund. The General Fund supports nearly every cost we have—from personnel, to property, to program. The Capital Fund is specially designed for improvements and maintenance for our beautiful buildings and grounds. You can also complete the Estimate of Giving Card electronically by clicking the “Give” button on our website.
Our theme for this year’s Consecration Season is, Measuring What Matters. It’s an invitation for us to pause and reflect on what really matters most to us: our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Once we know what truly matters, we find a helpful clarity for guiding our giving. Here, at FPC Moorestown, we seek first God’s Kingdom (Matthew 6:33), and that’s worth investing in fully—with our talents, time and treasure. With the addition of our new staff members, there’s a new energy and excitement among us. That’s worth supporting generously!
I ask you to consider and complete this Estimate of Giving card, even if you feel like you can’t give much. It’s a huge help to our leadership to have your Estimate of Giving card. My wife Leslie and I have found that our written commitment keeps us focused and accountable. Moreover, the practice of intentional, prayerful giving has alone brought blessing and strength to our marriage and our family.
Thank you, in advance, for giving. I pray that God will richly and fully provide for us all that we need to serve Him and our community. I can’t wait to see you on Consecration Sunday!
Fondly yours in Christ,
Stuart Spencer, Pastor