GIVING TO THE CHURCH BUILDING FUND
Date: 01/02/2024
Dear church family,
We hope this message finds you well as we embark on another year together, seeking to grow in our faith and impact our community for Christ. As South City Baptist Church, we have the opportunity to build upon the foundation laid by our predecessors, leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come. Today, we would like to draw your attention to a crucial aspect of this endeavor: giving to the church building fund.
The church building fund represents an incredible opportunity for us to exercise sacrificial giving and invest in the future of our church family. By contributing to this fund, we are directly contributing to the vision and mission that God has called us to as a body of believers. It provides us with the means to expand our ministry potential, create more space for fellowship, worship, and education, and ultimately reach more souls with the life-transforming message of Jesus Christ.
In Acts 2:42-47, we read about the early church's commitment to communal living and their willingness to give and share with one another. They had a deep sense of unity and purpose, seeing their resources as a means to further God's kingdom. In many ways, their example echoes our own calling as we come alongside one another, sharing our faith, gifts, and resources, to advance the work of God's kingdom in our city.
We recognize that giving to the church building fund involves a sacrifice, above and beyond our regular tithes and offerings. However, we firmly believe that God honors our obedience and will bless those who give with cheerful hearts (2 Corinthians 9:6-8). Let us remember that our resources are not our own, but gifts from God entrusted to us to steward wisely. As we prayerfully consider what we will give, may we trust God's provision, knowing that He is faithful to supply all our needs (Philippians 4:19).