World Ministries Mission Tithes Contribution Update—January 13, 2008

Suggested worship service for this day.

The following is an update on World Ministries Mission Tithes contributions. For more information and updates on how your contributions to World Ministries Mission Tithes are spreading the peace of Jesus Christ, read the January Herald “Sharing Our Witness and Resources” section. For offertory stories from Apostle Stassi Cramm’s Central and Michigan USA Mission Field.

A. World Ministries Mission Tithes Update

The church received an estimated $745,000 in World Ministries Mission Tithes in October 2007 – $91,000 less than what was budgeted for the month. This is the third consecutive month under the goal, and, after four months of the fiscal year, we are about 6.4 percent behind. Please remember our goal of $10.9 million, which will sustain the ministries of the church and provide for some expansion of ministries.

We are deeply grateful to you, our faithful givers, for all that you do. Thank you! We wish you a blessed new year.

B. Congregational Ministries Mission Tithes Update: Local

The congregational financial officer should give an update about the congregation’s budget at this time. Highlight positive things that have happened in addition to items that need attention.

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C. Blessing on Our Offering

From Psalm 29:11 (NRSV), we read:

May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace!

Sharing our offerings equally between local and world ministries changes lives around the world. Let us share in the prayer of blessing on our offering.