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Kingsway Lambton United Church Mission. 2009 Stewardship Campaign. - Rev. Hugh D. Reid.
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Kingsway Lambton United Church Mission 2009 Stewardship Campaign
- Rev. Hugh D. Reid For any Christian, mission and giving is not an obligation that is laid upon us but a sign of our freedom in Jesus Christ, an indication that we own our possessions and are not owned by them, that they serve us and not we them. When possessions divide us, devour our time, and deprive us of love, then they own us and diminish life.
MISSION STATEMENT • LIVING IS GIVING • WE LIVE BEST AS WE GIVE OUR STRENGTHS, GIFTS AND SKILLS IN THE SERVICE OF GOD • WE ARE CALLED TO SERVE NOT SURVIVE • OUR GIVING MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN OUR FAMILIES, OUR WORK, OUR COMMUNITY, OUR WORLD AND OUR CHURCH
PLEDGES • A pledge is an intent, not a guarantee • Provides communal sense of congregational commitment • Enables reliable church budgeting • Enables favourable bank credit terms • Can be apportioned between KLUC and United Church Mission and Services
OPTIONS FOR REMITTANCE • Weekly Offering • Sunday and Seasonal envelopes • PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance) • Funds automatically withdrawn from your bank account • Provides consistent monthly revenue, particularly over the summer period • Can be combined with envelope use • Currently about 25% of our congregation use PAR.
OPTIONS FOR REMITTANCE • Donation of Securities • Can be used to minimize tax implications • Ask our committee for further details
Kingsway Lambton United Church is the ROCK that forms both the geographic and spiritual base of our faith that fuels our missions, our community activities and our charitable works Our weekly givings support that base.
The fruits of our outreach work are provided totally to our charities and missions. Stewardship givings are used specifically to fund the church’s needs.
The many good works of the Ministry & Congregation encompass the elements of Community, Commitment and Compassion.
UCW FLEA MARKET AND ART SHOW Within the congregation there is a spirit of Community
CONFIRMATION CLASSES The Mission of God is Eternal
GLOBAL OUTREACH Compassion means sharing, caring, giving, loving, serving, supporting
ALPHA COURSE Practical introduction to the Christian faith
OUTREACH – Golf Tournament God calls congregations to mission. Money follows mission.
OUR VISION FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL That Sunday School for each child and youth would be a place for loving, nurturing relationships that reflect God's love, and that it would be a safe place to explore, question and nurture faith.
YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES Youth – the grassroots of our community
UCW FLEA MARKET FASHION SHOW Commitment is dedication, duty and loyalty
- 2 Corinthians 9 : 10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.
KLUC Church Revenue – Budget versus Actual Offering STEWARDSHIP REVENUE CHART – 2008
STEWARDSHIP • Our church Offering is to give thanks for what we receive through the life transforming love of the living God. • We ask you to consider your current Offerings and assist us in reaching our annual goal.
2008 Outstanding Debt Status OPEN ACCESS PROJECT How did we do in 2008?
OPEN ACCESS • A true success story! In terms of fund raising and accomplishment • In excess of $1,000,000.00 donated by the congregation • Building is functional and beautiful! There still is a small amount of debt outstanding that needs to be covered. Ongoing donations are always appreciated.
KLUC BUILDING STONES Special Services for Singles, Divorced and Separated Alpha Men’s Groups Addiction and Relationship Counseling Fundraisers for Global Outreach Walkathon Golf Tournament UCW – Art Show Senior Choir Annual Care Packages – University Students Annual Gala Dinner and Auction Bible Study Church Library Special Services for the Bereaved UCW - Fashion Show Annual Flea Market Christmas Pageant Week of Guided Prayer Outreach – Golf Tournament United Church Women Music Events Pastoral Care Sunday School Confirmation Classes Youth Group
Please help us maintain our excellence in Ministry and Mission. Pledging makes a difference! Background music by: Julie Rowbory - Your Work, Not Mine, O Christ