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Committing Intentionally
"Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." -- 2 Corinthians 9:7
We are asking every member and friend of Calvary to Commit Intentionally to Calvary for 2010. As members in the body of Christ, we are asked to make a commitment of our time, talents and resources as a faithful response to God and as a statement of support for God's work. We are seeking an intentional commitment from 100% of the congregation via a pledge for 2010.
Over the next few months, we continue to reflect on the 5 Steps to Stewardship, with a sermon each month on one of those steps. As you consider your 2010 pledge, you can review the steps below, and read the linked sermons as you reflect and pray on your giving decision.
5 STEPS TO STEWARDSHIP
1) Respond gratefully (read corresponding sermon from 7/12/09)
All that we do is in response to God's grace. Everything
we are, have and use comes from God. It all begins
with God. Grateful stewards put God first. "...they
gave themselves first to the Lord" 2 Corinthians 8:5
2) Share abundantly (read corresponding sermon from 8/30/09)
The purpose of God's gifts is for the good of God's
community. We give to grow the body of Christ. We
use and share the gifts God has given us for the benefit
of all. "And God is able
to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so
that by always having enough of everything, you may
share abundantly in every good work." 2 Corinthians
9:8
3) Give willingly (read corresponding sermon from 9/27/09)
We have been prepared to give of ourselves. We give
our time, talents, and resources freely. "For
as I can testify, they voluntarily gave..." 2 Corinthians
8:3
4) Commit intentionally (read corresponding sermon from 10/18/09)
As members in the body of Christ, we are asked to
make a commitment of our time, talents, and resources
as a faithful response to God and as a statement of
support for God's work. "…arrange
in advance for this bountiful gift that you have promised."
2 Corinthians 9:5
5) Consider tithing (read corresponding sermon from 10/19/08)
A tithe is a tenth of a person's income that is provided
to support the work of the House of God, and those
who serve God in it. Please prayerfully consider tithing
as a goal. "Set apart a
tithe of all the yield of your seed that is brought
in yearly from the field." Deuteronomy 14:22
Together, these
scriptures and thoughts provide a wonderful guide
to Christian living.
Individually, they can provide
food for thought for each of us. Please consider your ability to commit to God's work through Calvary.
COMPLETING YOUR PLEDGE
We are pleased to offer you the ability to pledge online this year.
>> To make your 2010 online pledge, please click here.
>> To download a 2010 pledge form to send in via U.S. mail, please click here.
>> View pledging "Frequently Asked Questions" by clicking here.
Whether you pledge online or at church, please join us on Sunday, November 8, 2009 for Stewardship Sunday! Then, on January 10, we will have a Stewardship Celebration to recognize our achievement of the 100% participation goal. We will rejoice in God's blessings in our lives after each worship service with food, music and fellowship. We look forward to celebrating with you.
FULFILLING YOUR PLEDGE
You will receive a written confirmation of your pledge in December. In 2010, you will receive quarterly statements that summarize your giving progress.
You may fulfill your pledge in many ways; please click here to see a summary of options for fulfilling your pledge at Calvary (.pdf file).
A FINAL REQUEST
We recognize that this is a time of uncertainty for many of us. Please consider God's blessings in your life and pledge generously. In these difficult times, we need every member and friend of Calvary to participate and give to the best of their ability.
-- Amy Hockman, Chair of Stewardship Mission Team |
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For more information:
Amy Hockman
415.551.1443
ahockman23@pacbell.net
2010 Pledge Form (.pdf)
click here for
online form
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