Stewardship Appeal 2025

We Are God's Light!

"You are the light of the world...Let your light

shine before others, that they may see your

good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

Matthew 5: 14-16

“And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. God saw that the light was good.” We are God’s light. Each of you shine God’s light in many ways. And our church is a beacon of light for this congregation and for those searching for the love and goodness that comes from God. Your faithful support and commitment make all of this happen.

As we do each year, we ask you to consider your blessings as you decide how to respond to our annual request to support the mission of Peace Lutheran Church. Please reflect on all the ways that God’s light shines in your own life and the hope and peace it brings to you. We ask you to contemplate also the ways that Peace Lutheran Church has played a role in stirring you to bring God’s light to others - hearing the Gospel weekly, feeling the encouragement of others here at church and seeing the light that they shine.

You are truly God’s light in the world. Please know that we at Peace Lutheran see you shine, and we are so proud and so grateful for the many ways God’s love glows in you. We come to you with gratitude for your past support and ask for your continued financial commitment to Peace Lutheran Church so that we, as a church community, can continue bringing God’s light to one another and to our community.

 There are many ways to proceed with your giving intentions, here at Peace, in person and electronically. If you wish to give electronically through a credit card, this link will honor that request. If you wish to contribute through your banking account please print this sheet out and hand it in to the office. Thank you so much!

we are god's light! 

Jesus taught us that we are the light of the world and Jesus instructed us to  let our light shine. We each shine in many different ways by our words an deeds. One way that you can let your own light shine is by supporting Peace Lutheran's work in shining God's light as a unified church community. We, together as a church, provide hope, spiritual guidance, and a place of tranquility for all who come to join us in worship. We offer nourishment for the soul through song, scripture, and prayer. We offer a place where support groups meet to brighten the lives of those who have suffered much darkness due to loss or addictions. Together, we are God's light to the world. We, as a church, can only shine brightly with your support and financial commitment. Please help us bring God's light to our community with your response to this year's Stewardship Appeal. 

sharing God's light 

In considering how to respond to this year's Stewardship Appeal, we ask that you acknowledge the impact that God's light has had in your own life. Consider the times when people have come into your life and brought you love and compassion when you needed it. Consider the times that you felt God's light simply through quiet prayer in church. Be mindful of the times Peace Lutheran Church  has shined God's light for you and for others in our congregation through uplifting words and supportive actions in times of grief and illness. Then consider how your response to the Appeal can share that light with others. Perhaps think of our Christmas Eve tradition of lighting the whole sanctuary with the candles of all from the light of a single candle, noting the role that each person had in passing the light on. Please share your light. 

Your Participation is vital and appreciated

Your participation in our Appeal through the return of your giving intentions commitment is important for us to be able to budget and plan for the coming fiscal year. We use the information regarding our anticipated resources to guide decisions on how best to use those resources and to prioritize expenses. Please know how much we appreciate any gift you choose to offer.

Your gift should be based on your own individual circumstances

While we hope that everyone is inspired by their experiences to make a commitment to Peace Lutheran, we can't tell you how much you should give. Nor should we. You all have a unique set of circumstances, resources, and responsibilities. What is a right level of financial giving for one may well be entirely  wrong for another. We do request that you consider giving based on a percentage of your income level, and we offer the Guide to Growth Giving for your review. Ultimately, your gift should come from your heart based on your evaluation of your situation.  

Thank you for returning your response by april 6th

Commitment weekend is April 5-6. To help us with planning, please return your commitment by April 6th. You can fill out the form below and submit online or turn in your card via the offering plate or mail. All responses are very much appreciated! We are grateful that you take the time and effort to help us appraise our financial position. We are grateful for your financial support, but we are just as grateful that you shine God's light in many other ways. THANK YOU!!! 

opening letter         Printable Brochure       Guide to Growth Giving

Please fill out your giving intention card and drop in the offering plate or mail it to the church (P.O. Box 205 New Lenox, IL 60451) or fill out the form below and hit the “Submit” button.  By filling out the form below, the office will receive your giving intentions card electronically.  If you haven't yet, you can fill out and return a giving intention card at anytime throughout the year. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at 815-485-5327 or at  .