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New Covenant Church of Philadelphia Launches Building a Legacy Campaign with Scholarship Fundraising Banquet

New Covenant Church of Philadelphia is launching a campaign to raise funds to financially support students pursuing higher education.  The first annual Building a Legacy scholarship fundraising banquet will be held at New Covenant Church of Philadelphia in Philadelphia on Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 12 to 2pm. 

 

“This banquet aims to provide a sustainable model for financial, spiritual, and community support for those in our church family as they pursue their goals and dreams through higher education,” states John Mackey, co-chair of the Educational Resources and Endowment Committee which is planning the event.  “This banquet would solicit a cooperative effort between donors, sponsors, volunteers,  students, ministry, community and parents towards the ongoing mission of E.R.E.C.”

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“Proceeds from this event will used to fund E.R.E.C. programs, initiatives, and scholarships”, states Rev. John Mosely, co-chair of E.R.E.C., “Over the past 23 years, E.R.E.C. has awarded $90,000 in scholarships, books and transportation support to over 180 members of New Covenant seeking post-secondary education. These students represent various communities in and around Philadelphia, including many from Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill, and Germantown.”

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The Building a Legacy banquet will be held in the beautiful sun-lit narthex of the New Covenant Sanctuary. In addition to the meal, multiple local colleges and universities will be represented, providing an opportunity for students and families in attendance to explore academic options. Attendees will also have an opportunity to hear testimonials from past scholarship recipients and learn about E.R.E.C.'s memorial scholarships.

 

Tickets for Building a Legacy are available at a cost of $35.00 and can be purchased by contacting the New Covenant Church office at 215-247-7500. Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available and in-kind donations are appreciated.  Interested businesses or organizations may contact E.R.E.C. via email at erec@newcovenantchurch.org.

 

E.R.E.C. is a ministry of New Covenant Church of Philadelphia, with a mission to help children, youth and adults to experience God and to fulfill His purpose in their lives.  For more information on this event, please contact John Mackey by email (erec@newcovenantchurch.org) or through the church office (215-247-7500). You may also visit www.newcovenantchurch.org or facebook.com/nccop for updates on this and other events.

 

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