Jeff's Journal

When you die, all you will have left is what you have given away.

I believe this. On the day you take your last breath,

   in spite of wills and estate plans, trust agreements,

   how much money is in your account or in investments

   you will own nothing, have control over nothing and

   never again write a check or spend cash.

 

This speaks to our stewardship campaign.

   You have a great privilege and opportunity.

   Your financial gifts can bless the body of Christ

      now, while you can participate in deciding

      how we spend the gifts we have earned

      and been given.

You will receive your pledge card this week.

   On the back is a guide if you want to take a

      growth step in giving.

   There is also a chart for percentage giving.

   See if you can grow a percent or two or more

      in your giving to the church.

Simply write on the card what you plan to give

   to the church. Circle whether that gift is

   weekly, monthly or annually.

You need not sign the card. Your name is already

   on the card. Bring it with you to church this

   Sunday or bring it by the church next week.

We need your financial commitment so we can

   prepare the budget for 2012.

 

Last year, I was able to give $3,000 over what I

   had pledged to give. I would encourage you

   to evaluate your financial situation and give

   accordingly, not just automatically renewing

   the amount you gave last year or have given

   for many years.

Ask this question, "Am I able to give more

   to bless the work of the church?"

   If the answer is yes, then do so.

   If the answer is no, then do not give more.

Thank you for the great blessings your have shared

   with the church over the years with the generosity

   of your gifts.

Moving to the deeper places,

Jeff