Actually, for those of us who have experienced the love of Christmas in the person of Jesus Christ, it’s always a season for giving back. As we approach the end of the 2011 calendar year, we are grateful for the generous contributions of people in our congregation. God has provided for the ministry needs of our church. We have supported local and global mission causes and it looks like we could close the year in the black (income over expenses). We praise God for that and thank you for your part in it.
As of the bulletin on 12-18-11, we reported to our congregation that of the $1,918,060 year-to-date budget, we have received $1,810,424.57. That means at this point we are $107,635.43 giving under budget and $166,195.07 giving over spending. Although we wish we could have met budget, (It would not be impossible to do so still if year-end contributions reach that level!), we are grateful that we were able to keep our expenses well within our income. (If you would like to make sure your 2011 contributions are credited and posted for 2011, please read the related paragraph below).
As we approach the year 2012, we are trusting God with a new faith budget. We encourage you to consider in prayer how God is leading you to support the 2012 budget. We are convinced that our congregation has the potential to reach our new 2012 budget of $2,059,615 and even surpass it. We know God is able to provide all the ministry and missions needs. We simply pray that his people would be obedient and respond with generosity toward the Lord's work.
Contributions for 2011
In order for your financial contributions to be eligible for tax-deduction for the year 2011, they need to be given or postmarked by December 31 of this year. If you wish to make a contribution after Sunday, December 25 you may bring it to the church office from Tuesday, December 27 through Friday, December 30 between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. The office will be closed on Monday, December 26 and on Saturday, December 31. If you have a last minute contribution on Saturday, December 31 you may contact James McGinnis at 618-4566 or james@calvarymcallen.org.
Once again, thank you for supporting the ministries and missions at Calvary Baptist Church. May God supply all your needs according to his grace.
I encourage you to share this information with the groups that you lead. Thank them for their generosity and encourage them to follow the Lord's leadership in budget giving for 2012.
Once again, thank you for supporting the ministries and missions at Calvary Baptist Church. May God supply all your needs according to his grace.
I encourage you to share this information with the groups that you lead. Thank them for their generosity and encourage them to follow the Lord's leadership in budget giving for 2012.
