Atkinson Congregational Church

Members and Friends of The Light on the Hill,

The work of our church happens because of the generous financial and volunteer support of our missions and ministries to our communities. Members and friends of our congregation make a difference with our donations of time, talent, and treasure. Imagine what we can do together!

Each year Lynn and I pledge to support our church. Our gift to the congregation grows out of our appreciation of the lives we touch and the people we serve. Generosity in all its forms comes as an expression of gratitude for God providing in abundance, this community of faith, and the good that we do together. I hope you will join me in making a commitment to give this coming year.

While there are many ways to support the congregation, in the coming weeks we ask everyone to think in a particular and prayerful way about the choices we make with our money in support of the church. Enclosed with this letter you will find a pledge card. It’s a way for you to let us know what your expected contributions will be in the coming year. It’s important to note that it is an estimate of expected giving – and we know that sometimes circumstances change. But the pledge is important – it is nearly impossible to budget for the coming year if we don’t at least have an estimate of what our income might be. Our income determines how much we can give back while serving others.

How can you help?

Make a pledge for your 2025 giving! You can choose to make a one-time gift or set up a recurring contribution. We’ve made donating easy—here's how:

Visit our online giving portal powered by VANCO..
Mail a check to Atkinson Congregational Church, 101 Main St., Atkinson, NH 03811.
Drop your donation in an offering basket on any Sunday.
Use our dedicated payment app: VENMO.

Volunteer your time and talents. Volunteering is easy! Most commitments range from 1-3 hours, such as: coordinating fellowship hour, helping at Sonshine Soup Kitchen, or assisting with Kids Club. Even our Teams only ask for a one year commitment. Volunteers are always needed!
Help our church family grow. Talk to your friends and family about how Atkinson Congregational Church is an important part of your life, and why it could be for them as well.

God has done and continues to do remarkable things through us and with us – things that make a difference in our communities! Your gifts to our congregation make this possible. I hope you will join me in turning in a pledge card with your estimate of giving for the coming year.

Thank you for walking alongside me as a part of Atkinson Congregational Church.

Blessings,

Pastor Jim Thomas

God’s Word calls us to obediently “tithe” (give 10%) of what He gives us, to do His kingdom work. “Offerings” given to God are gifts above and beyond our tithes. Tithes and offerings are vital to the health of Our Church and provide for all the areas of ministry and outreach.

OUR GOAL IS 100% PARTICIPATION in giving to the Generous Future.

That might mean being lavishly generous or simply sacrificial…like sacrificing a fast food meal once a week and giving that cost to the Generous Future fund. What you give should be decided between you and God, and ask that you give in some way from a worshipful heart.

Prayerfully consider:

2 Corinthians 9:7-8 “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart what to give, not reluctantly of under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

We are asking that you prayerfully support and sacrificially give to fulfill God’s vision for the future of our Church. Come along side and be part of the next phase of our miraculous story, and prepare to be blessed.

Thank you for partnering and investing in the ministry of Our Church and in our community as well as giving to further God’s Kingdom!