This has been a challenging year for our church, but God
is faithful, and so many of you have been faithful as well in continuing
to give of your time, talent, and money. Our mission team would like to
thank you for all you have given this past year, and to remind you of our
responsibility as directed by God, to be good stewards of His gifts
throughout the new year of 2008.
We ran a more low-key stewardship campaign this year by
design. We know that there are those who do not feel comfortable with
making pledges for your regular giving, but we hope you will continue to
be faithful in supporting the ministry of our church so that we might
glorify God in Christ by building disciples and meeting people’s needs.
As we evaluate our approach for 2008, we would appreciate
your thoughts, ideas, and preferences in order to reach the proper balance
of communicating our church’s needs without high pressure. Also, for
anyone who would like to be a part of this mission team, we are looking
for some additional members. Please let the office know of your interest.
We appreciate and look forward to your continuing support
as you give of your time, talent, and money. God bless you and our church
in 2008.
1. To provide a report to the congregation on benevolence
giving on a regular basis.
2. To tithe 10% of the operating budget for mission each
year (local, national, and world).
3. To have a Mission Team Fair.