Pull up a chair!

Dear Congregants,

At GEPC, we often talk about what happens inside our walls— the music, the sermons, and the coffee hours. But there is a vital part of our ministry that happens beyond our doors, driven by
something we call Per Member Asking. To be honest: in the past, this has felt like just another line item on a budget. But this year, we’re looking at it differently.
What is it, really? Your "Per Member" contribution is your seat at the larger table.
It is the collective drive that allows us to:
• Strengthen Local Churches
• Care for Pastors and Leaders
• Advance Missions Regionally and Globally
• Protect Biblical Faithfulness and Unity
The cost for 2026 is $40 per member (80$ per family). We aren't asking for a sacrificial windfall. We are simply asking
for every member to "pull up a chair. " If everyone contributes their portion, we don't just meet a budget—we fulfill a promise to be part of something bigger than ourselves.
How to pull up your chair:
- Look in the pew or chair in front of you for the 'Yellow" envelope.
- Give via Tithely: Select "Per Member Asking" from the dropdown.
- Drop a check: Write "Per Member" in the memo line and mail it to the office or drop it in the plate this Sunday.
Thank you for being the hands and feet of this church—both here at home and out in the world.

With gratitude,
Your Finance team