Why We Give

Stewardship reflection from Lisa McMinn
Dear Good Shepherd Friends,
Thank you for your past and continued support of our parish. You have been steadfast in giving your time, talents, and financial resources, and that generosity has sustained us through the challenges of this past year.

Our mission and vision statements speak of “finding joyful union with God and one another” and “always reaching beyond ourselves, seeking and connecting with new neighbors and new communities.” In the last year, I have seen our parish striving toward those goals. God has given us two beautiful campuses that we use for worship, formation, and fellowship with one another. And we continue to offer virtual worship as a lifeline to those who cannot join us in person. But we have also reached out in love to share our campuses with our neighbors. At Windsor, we started a farmer’s market that brings together non-profits, vendors, musicians, neighbors and parishioners to create a new sense of community in Tarrytown. At the Hill, we continue to share our park with neighbors and we have increased our support of Hillside Early Childhood Center’s important service to Southeast Austin families. Good Shepherd has also grown its ministry to the homeless through Community First Village, with expanded volunteer opportunities.

God did not give us resources to keep to ourselves but to share with others and be the hands and feet of Christ. As you consider your pledge for the coming year, I invite you to acknowledge the gifts you have been given and share that abundance so that Good Shepherd can continue its role in the lives of our parishioners, our neighbors, and our larger community of Austin. Pledge cards are located in the in the back of the church, or in the pew or seat  pockets in front of you.  Or you may pledge online. Thank you for your generous support of Good Shepherd.

With gratitude,
Lisa McMinn, Junior Warden