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Hi church!

It’s been great to see pledge forms rolling in – what a concrete expression of the decisions we have taken together. It really shows that we are moving ahead in unity, and with a shared desire to honour the Lord in our mission.

As the year draws to a close, Eddie Bos, our Treasurer, is in the later stages of making his presentation to the bank. If you haven’t already sent a pledge form in, I’d like to take this opportunity to encourage you to send it in as soon as possible.

Your pledge is important 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)

·         It’s an expression of thanks for Jesus’ grace: 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

·         Christmas is only two weeks away. Let’s take a step now to show our priorities, committing our pledges to the Lord as responsible stewards of God’s grace

·         We have just settled on 88 Sturgeon St last Wednesday – your decisions are already bearing fruit

·         Our bankers want to see a concrete demonstration that the membership of Redlands CRC is solidly behind the step we have taken. This 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]

Please mark your correspondence “Confidential” and forward to

Eddie Bos
Treasurer, Redlands Christian Reformed Church
PO Box 2298
Wellington Point Qld 4160

bos@royalfoods.com.au

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 ………………………… 230;………………      Date…………………….