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Freedom to Serve God: A Spiritual Journey of Growth, Fellowship, and Celebration

Discover the guiding scriptures that encourage us to throw off hindrances and run the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus. Learn how to experience God, be involved in His purposes, and grow spiritually while freeing up funds to advance His kingdom. Celebrate with thanksgiving as we build a memorial to God's faithfulness.

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Freedom to Serve God: A Spiritual Journey of Growth, Fellowship, and Celebration

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  1. Guiding Scripture “Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” —Hebrews 12: 1b-2a

  2. The Journey To be free to serve God. • Galatians 5:13 “For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” To experience God and be involved in His purposes and will. • Malachi 3:10b “… Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.” To grow spiritually. • 2 Corinthians 8:7 “But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” To free up funds to advance His kingdom. • 2 Corinthians 9:6 “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” To enjoy great fellowship. • 1 Thessalonians 5:11 “encourage one another and build each other up.” To celebrate with thanksgiving. • Deuteronomy 16:10 “Then celebrate…to the Lord your God by giving a freewill offering in proportion to the blessings the Lord your God has given you.”

  3. Fundraising vs. Spiritual Journey

  4. Building a Memorial to God’s Faithfulness • Old Testament examples: • Genesis 28:10-22 • Genesis 33:20 • Genesis 35:1-3 • Exodus 24:4 • Joshua 4:1-9 • Upon This Rock • UTR journey took place in February and March 2007 • Pledge period from April 2007 to March 2010 • Building was purchased in July 2007 and renovation completed in April 2008 • 230 families/individuals participated • raised $3.6 million for the building purchase and renovation of current location • $7 Million purchase and renovation costs

  5. The Numbers COTA’s operating budget for FYE 6/30/16 is $1.7 million • Personnel – 51% • Building/maintenance – 23% • Office/administration – 6% • Church planting – 5% • PEAR – 5% • Missions & Benevolence – 5% • Congregational ministries – 5% The current mortgage balance is $1.67 million • Peak balance at June 2010 was $4.7 million • Budgeted principal and interest payments for FYE 6/30/16 are $246,000 (14% of total budget) • Expecting debt reduction of $400,000 from the North Hills/Kane parking deck transaction

  6. The Numbers How much will be freed up for Mission? Assumes $2 Million in FFM Pledges, paid equally over 3 year pledge period: Example 1-- Immediate impact in 2016 $2,000,000 ÷3 years= $660,000 per year in FFM pledge payments Year 1 collected Pledge = $660,000 x 20% = $132,000 Uses: Community Hope - $30,000 Walk with Rwanda - TBD Other Mission Partners- TBD Example 2 – Longer Term Impact – 3 years Because of the compounding effect of making regular payments, making FFM payments and saved interest, Finance Committee estimates that the Loan would be paid off by June of 2017, which would make AVAILABLE an additional $1.2 Million for Mission over the 3 year pledge period

  7. The Plan • 3 Year Pledges • “Bringing the Blessing Forward” 20% of Pledge amounts received go immediately into Mission • Initial Mission Partners will be: Community Hope Walk with Rwanda • Once the debt is paid off(and probably before) annual debt service will be available to support the Mission of our Church

  8. Community Hope Why? • Love our neighbors • Build relationships • Engage our community • Meet practical needs

  9. Community Hope What does it look like? • Hosted at Apostles • 25 kids this year • 50 mentors • Mentoring four afternoons each week

  10. Community Hope • What does it mean for the kids? • Help with reading • Relationships with mentors • Summer camp

  11. Community Hope What does it mean for the church? • Greater understanding of our neighbors • Increased engagement with our community • Real relationships • Opportunities for the Gospel • Financial commitment of $30,000 each year Seek the Lost, Build up the Found & Transform the City…Through Jesus Christ

  12. Walk with Rwanda • There is no CotA without Rwanda • Project to create Financial Sustainability for Anglican Church of Rwanda • For millions, the Church is THE welfare system: Healthcare Education Food http://www.walkwithrwanda.com/

  13. Campaign Calendar Sept 13 (Week 1) FFM Kickoff- UTR Memorial and Thankfulness Sept 20 (Week 2) Missions of Apostles Sept 23 (Week 2) Open House 7pm –Fellowship Hall Sept 27 (Week 3) Walk with Rwanda Sept 29 (Week 3) FFM Prayer&Praise 7pm, Sanctuary Oct 4 (Week 4) Community Hope Testimony and Leadership Pledges Oct 10 (Week 4) FFM Prayer&Praise 8:30am, Sanctuary Oct 11(Week 5) Celebration Sunday

  14. Questions Dana Simpson Cell: 919-906-0403 Email: dsimpson@smithlaw.com Jeff Sheehan Cell: 919-395-3777 Email: jsheehan@trinitycapitaladvisors.com

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