What will happen next?If you chose to pay using “Monthly Envelopes”, the Stewardship Recorder will send you a pack of 12 green Stewardship Envelopes, each of which is printed with the month and a unique number to ensure the confidentiality of your giving.If you chose to pay by Standing Order, the first payment should be made on the date you entered on the Banker’s Order Form.
The PCC of our parish of St John and St Luke, Clay Hill values your privacy and wants you to understand the choices and control you have over any information that we may hold about you. To help explain those choices and give you that control, please read our parish Privacy Notice which take into account the new requirements of the GDPR.
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Stewardship - giving to St. John’s and
St Luke’s
Money isn’t everything, but it does rank up there with
oxygen and water! That applies as much for us
Christians as it does for those who do not share our
faith. Whereas having it can cause heartache around
what to do with it or how to hold onto it, not having it
can exclude us from achieving our full potential. A
church starved of sufficient resources, including
money, cannot properly succeed in its work for God’s
mission in the world, both locally and further afield.
In 2022, it cost just under £300 every day for our par-
ish to meet all its commitments including keeping our
buildings open and heated for services and com-
munity activities. Nevertheless, our parish has contin-
ued to:
•
send our contribution to the Diocese’s “Common
Fund” so that they can pay our clergy, look after
the vicarage and even train our future priests;
•
provide financial and volunteer support for the
Enfield Churches Debt Centre;
•
support the Children’s Society and Church Urban
Fund through Christmas collections;
•
support poor and disadvantaged people in Uganda
through the Bridge of Hope Children’s Ministry;
•
support the Enfield Food Bank with food gener-
ously donated at the Harvest festival;
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and launch the Warm Hub in St Luke’s Church.
This year the challenges continue, with increased
costs of living impacting everybody. Our parish, with
tripled energy costs alone, is in a similar position to all
homes and businesses.
So how does the Parish’s Stewardship Scheme
help?
In 2022, 40% of our parish’s income came from
pledged regular giving by the members of the parish’s
Stewardship Scheme which provided a dependable in-
come that enabled our parish to plan its finances
more accurately.
The Bible teaches us that our gifts should be propor-
tional to our means and income, but there are no ab-
solute rules for giving. In coming to your decision,
remember you will be giving to God, to further his
mission - it will be determined by how much you care
about Christ and the Stewardship of the Gospel both
in Clay Hill and elsewhere.
Here's a few things that people buy without giving a
second thought. Why not see how they compare to
your own giving and ask yourself if the balance is
right?
Sunday paper £1.40 - £3.50, TV licence £13 a month,
gallon of petrol £6.80 or a pint of draught beer £4.25,
cinema ticket £10.00 - £14.00
How can I give to St John’s and St Luke’s?
If you feel able to pledge a regular gift, please con-
sider joining the parish Stewardship Scheme.
You can choose to pay in one of the following ways:
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By setting up a standing order with your bank
(either monthly, quarterly or annually)
•
By cheque or cash using the Scheme’s numbered
green monthly envelopes or;
•
By cheque or cash at more extended intervals
(quarterly or annually).
Making a pledge to give a regular contribution is im-
portant for both the Treasurer in planning the parish’s
cash-flow and you - by helping you to be disciplined
and regular in your giving.
As a bonus, the Government’s Gift Aid Scheme en-
ables the parish to reclaim 25p income tax for every
£1 gifted – at no cost to the giver! Gift Aid can be used
by any taxpayer who makes either regular pledged
contributions scheme or occasional gifts using the yel-
low Gift Aid envelopes that can be found on every pew
in church.
Who will know what I give?
Whatever you decide and whatever your reason, your
giving will be very appreciated and your pledge will re-
main confidential - a matter between you and God.
Only the Parish Stewardship Recorder will have access
to the names of givers and the amount they give.
Who can I talk to if I have any question's?
If you need help over this or about other matters,
such as giving through your Will, please speak with the
Vicar, a Church Warden or the Stewardship Recorder.
What will happen next?If you chose to pay using “Monthly Envelopes”, the Stewardship Recorder will send you a pack of 12 green Stewardship Envelopes, each of which is printed with the month and a unique number to ensure the confidentiality of your giving.If you chose to pay by Standing Order, the first payment should be made on the date you entered on the Banker’s Order Form.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Your privacy is important to us
The PCC of our parish of St John and St Luke, Clay Hill values your privacy and wants you to understand the choices and control you have over any information that we may hold about you. To help explain those choices and give you that control, please read our parish Privacy Noticewhich take into account the new requirements of the GDPR.