As of Nov. 1, 2017, we have received 224 pledges for $694,728. 224 pledges represents pledges from 40% of the pledge database. Our goal is 75% participation. 201 additional households will need to pledge to reach 75% participation. The average pledge is $3,101. The pledges range from $50 to $34,000. 64% of the total dollars represent increases in pledges by the same households. There are 18 new pledges. We are 38 days in the campaign, having begun Sept. 24, 2017. A year ago at 38 days out, we had 351 pledges for $876,488. Participation was 64% of the pledge database then with a 75% goal. The average pledge was $2,497. The pledges ranged from $50 to $33,000. 69% of the total amount represent increases in pledge by the same households. There were 47 new pledges. All pledge materials that were not picked up at church were mailed out this week. – Ben Hicks, Business Manager