Blessings to you, dear friends!
At this time of transition of seasons, we look to the future with hope and enthusiasm! In this time of expectation, you are invited to make a financial pledge (a giving plan) as an investment in God’s mission and ministry through Normandale Lutheran Church for the coming year. Giving is a spiritual act that reflects our belief that all of life belongs to God! The Psalmist writes, “I trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation; I will sing to the LORD who has dealt bountifully with me” (Psalm 13:5-6). Giving out of our abundance is an act of worship and thanksgiving for all that God has provided.
Our staff and lay leaders will undertake ministry planning for 2025 (aka “budgeting”) as year-end approaches and based on stewardship campaign pledges received. We pray for a strong response and a giving increase to demonstrate the faith, ability, and support of our congregation to enable our future lead pastor and staff for the planning and provision of worship, music, faith-building programming for all ages, as well as the benevolent support and our work together with mission partners engaged in services to address hunger, housing, and health needs in our immediate community and beyond.
We ask that you prayerfully consider and reply with your plans for financial support of Normandale’s annual cost budget for 2025. You can return this pledge card at one of our upcoming stewardship dinners, at upcoming Sunday worship services, by mail or in-person at the church office, or alternately online here.
Thank you for all that you do in support of Normandale and its people!
Gratefully and respectfully, your servants —
Pastor Hans Lee
Interim Lead Pastor
Alison Pence
Church Council President
Brent Malcom
Director of Operations & Finance
From our information sessions after worship in late April, here is a resource that led up to our May 7 congregational vote approving for the creation of a columbarium committee as well as an impending land parcel sale.
Here is the presentation that Director of Operations and Finance Brent Malcom went through, which includes:
Give as a guest, or you can create an account using ShelbyGiving, our church management software. Simply create an account and sign in. Direct your gift to the general fund (NLC Annual Ministry,) or to a fund of your choice using the drop-down menu.
Simply Text the word GIVE to 952.260.5601 and follow the prompts.
Download the ShelbyNEXT | Giving app in your app store. Choose Normandale Lutheran Church (zip code 55436) as your organization. Create your giving account or login to give a one-time gift or set-up recurring gifts.
Make a donation of appreciated stock. For more information, click HERE to contact Brent Malcom or call him at 952.977.9352.
To make things easier during the pandemic, you can also send your check donation in the mail to: Normandale Lutheran Church 6100 Normandale Rd. Edina, MN 55436
Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation is our congregation’s response to God’s call to continue God’s mission and good works far into the future. As a separate legal entity, funds raised through the Foundation are outside of the Normandale operating budget, so new and existing ministries can be supported without worrying about whether we’re taking anything away from core programs supported by our annual church budget.
Find out more about how you can give to the Foundation today.
Contact Director of Operations and Finance Brent Malcom
via email or phone at 952-977-9352.
