GOING THE DISTANCE - FORWARD IN FAITH

Dear Church Family:

As you are well aware, much has occurred during the past several years and months at Our Savior. I want to take this opportunity to share some important information with you. I wish I could personally visit you in your home to answer your specific concerns and questions but, obviously, that is not possible. Through what I am about to share, it is my desire that our church will sense the leadership of God as we are faithful to Him in the days ahead.

I know you would agree that the ministries of our church are a blessing, not only to our own church families, but also to those families outside our walls. And God continues to bless His ministry among us by adding an increasing number of individuals and guests to our church. These great blessings have presented some challenges for us as well. We must address our current challenges in order to maintain the positive mission and ministry of Our Savior.

Going the Distance ... Forward in Faith is the name chosen for our stewardship campaign. It is our desire to step forward in faith and fulf ill the ministry needs of our church. As part of our program, we are asking you and every household in our church to prayerfully consider making a sacrificial commitment (over and above your ongoing tithes and offerings) to be given over the next three years. It is our prayer that God will raise $2,000,000 among us in order to move forward in His ministry. As you can see, Going the Distance ... Forward in Faith is an important step to our future. You are vital to its success.

Enclosed is some preliminary information regarding our Going the Distance ... Forward in Faith ministry. Please read the materials carefully.

During the next few days, you will receive a letter of invitation to attend a small group meeting. The purpose of these meetings is to share information with you, to answer any questions you might have, and to encourage you to make this a special matter in your daily personal prayers. Following your receipt of an invitation, a church volunteer will contact you to confirm your attendance. Please know that your participation in a small group is very important. When you are called, be prepared to say, "Yes."

These are exciting days of decision in our church. Let us commit to know and do the will of God. He has granted to each of us the privilege of being part of a fellowship where the Spirit of God is changing the lives of many, many people. This privilege implies a responsibility of sharing our blessings with others. To the glory of God, Our Savior Lutheran is Going the Distance ... Forward in Faith.

Servant of the Savior,

Pastor Lee Weander