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Hi church!
I wanted to take this opportunity to give you an update with what’s happening with the decisions we’ve made about the neighbouring properties.
As you know, on November 15 we prayerfully made a commitment to purchase some surrounding properties. Our prayer is that this step will enable us to more effectively work toward our mission and vision for our community.
It’s been great to see some pledge forms coming in – but there’s still a long way to go! So I’m talking this opportunity to encourage you to send yours in (if you’ve already done so, that’s great!).
It’s important that we make a point of expressing our commitment on paper because
· It’s a concrete expression of our dependence on God. His promise is that if we seek first His kingdom and righteousness, everything else will be added to us as well (Matt 6:33). His call is for us to be sacrificial and generous in our giving: Each one of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver (2 Cor 9:7)
· It’s a concrete expression of our commitment to the decisions we have taken. The strong vote from two weeks ago needs to be reflected in strong practical support of the step we have taken together. It’s a commitment to the mission God calls us into, that we should be salt and light to the world around us
· The Christmas agenda will soon dominate our lives – and our budgets. Let’s take a step now to show our priorities, committing our pledges to the Lord as responsible stewards of God’s grace
· Our bankers want to see a concrete demonstration that the membership of Redlands CRC is solidly behind the step we have taken. This which can only be demonstrated as each individual member shoulders their personal and prayerful commitment
Let’s encourage one another as we embrace the future in confidence and humility. Confidence in God’s promise to give us all we need as we honour our shared obligation. Humility as we move ahead, in the humble recognition that we have been wonderfully blessed! God has poured into our lives ‘talents’ beyond our expectations, and now our privilege is to be courageous stewards of them together.
And God able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work… [2 Cor 9:8]Our Treasurer, Eddie Bos, is preparing submissions for the bank. Wouldn't it be great for him to enter these discussions with a documented pledge from everyone in the church family!
Please contact Eddie as soon as possible by email, phone or fax to advise him of your pledge. Please mark your correspondence “Confidential” and forward to
Eddie Bos
Treasurer, Redlands Christian Reformed Church
PO Box 2298
Wellington Point Qld 4160
Ph: 0416 000 600
Fax: 07 3890 3400
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Redlands Christian Reformed Church
Financial Pledge
“For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability….. 2Cor 8 :3
Our vision is to turn the city of Redlands into a community of hope
God has given us a wonderful opportunity for us to show faithfulness for His provision and thankfulness for what God has done in Jesus.
The purchase of the adjoining three properties come to a total $2,375,000.
Please prayerfully consider your extra annual pledge for the next 3 years.
Please forward your completed for to the Redlands CRC Treasurer,
Eddie Bos
............................................................................................................ Name: Date:I/we have prayerfully considered my/our giving before God, and pledge,
PLEDGE 06-07 Year $ This will be paid / / 06
07-08 Year $ This will be paid / / 07
08-09 Year $ This will be paid / / 08
or according to this schedule: ………………………………….
In addition, I can provide an interest free/ or low interest loan of
$............................
I understand that this pledge to God is above my normal giving to ministry and mission of the church.
Signed ………………………………………………. Thank you.