Sunday, March 9, is Vision Sunday. That is the day we will turn in our commitment cards for 2008 – 2009. Catch the Vision giving runs from March – February each year as we are seeking to eliminate our debt. We are obligated to the Baptist Foundation for $3982 per month on our loan. That is over and above our monthly expenses. In addition that is on a 15-year note. Our desire is to payoff well before that. Our goal in the beginning was to average $100,000 a year. We are coming in at just over half that amount at the current rate. I know that some of you prefer to give a one-time gift each year. Others like to commit to a monthly gift. Whether your gift is $10,000 or $10 dollars it is greatly appreciated. We do ask you to make a commitment so that we have an idea of what the year will bring. This helps us with budgeting and managing our resources through the year. So I’m asking that you prayerfully consider what you can give this next year and turn that amount in on the 9th as a statement of your commitment. All I ever ask of you is to do what the LORD would have you do, nothing more, nothing less.
Mark your calendar for Friday, March 28, 6:30 P.M. for our Mission Banquet. Larry and Doris Powell, Mission Service Corp volunteers with the North American Mission Board will be our special guests. Larry and Doris will be talking about mission opportunities in and around Tulsa, across Oklahoma and throughout the United States. This will be a great opportunity for you to discover places where you can serve. I’m praying we leave that night with some mission commitments already made! Please mark your calendar and make plans to join us on the 28th.
I’ll see you Sunday.
Rod