vintage secure 4.13.14

RICK DUNHAM“It is our call as Christ-followers and childrenof the King to liberally and generously fundGod’s Kingdom work by investing – with a willing heart – what God has entrusted to each of us…If God’s Kingdom work is limitedin its funding, it is – by definition – limited in its impact.”

IMPORTANT to REMEMBER1. All we have is God’s, not just 10%

IMPORTANT to REMEMBER1. All we have is God’s, not just 10%

2. God has entrusted us with those resources

to advance His Kingdom, not to use them for the primary purpose of personal gain/security

IMPORTANT to REMEMBER1. All we have is God’s, not just 10%

2. God has entrusted us with those resources

to advance His Kingdom, not to use them for the primary purpose of personal gain/security

3. God’s greatest desire is to have our whole-hearted devotion…

2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the LORD

range throughout the earthto strengthen those

whose hearts are fully committed to Him.

Proverbs 4:23Above all else,

guard your heart,    for everything you do

flows from it.

Mark 12:30Love the Lord your Godwith all your heart and

with all your soul andwith all your mind andwith all your strength.

Luke 12:34For where your treasure is,

there will your heart be also.

RICK DUNHAM“You and I cannot be wholly devoted to God if we are not investing our money inHis Kingdom work, because our heartsfollower wherever we invest our money!…When we give to God’s work, we do not justfund the work, we align our hearts with whatGod is doing in the world today and we increase the devotion of our heart to Him.”

3 STEPS TO TAKE NOW1. GET OUT OF DEBT A.S.A.P. If you are struggling under the burden of crushing commercial debt, take steps to stop further accumulating debt and put a disciplined plan in place to help you get out of debt (Financial Peace?!)

3 STEPS TO TAKE NOW2. STOP OVER EXTENDING YOURSELF If you are in a situation where you’re paying more than you can handle without going in to further debt (i.e. car payment is too expensive, cable bill is too expensive), talk to your lender and ask about a way to get out of the arrangement you’re in or to adjust the payment plan…

3 STEPS TO TAKE NOW3. MAKE A COMMITMENT TO KINGDOM GIVING, STARTING W/YOUR LOCAL CHURCH FAMILY Don’t worry about the percentage at first, especially if you’re in debt, just start giving something and take it OFF THE TOP, don’t give it after you’ve paid everything else… And if you’re already giving, ask God for further wisdom/direction re: how/where/why

Luke 21:1-4 As Jesus looked up, He saw the

rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. He also saw

a poor widow put in two very small copper coins.

Luke 21:1-4  “Truly I tell you,” He said,

“this poor widow has put in more than all the others.

All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she

out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.”

- Is Not About EQUAL GIVING, but EQUAL SACRIFICE

THE NEHEMIAHPROJECT…

(New Giving)(One Time Gift on 4.27.14)

(Ongoing giving over 2yrs)

(GRAND TOTAL over 2yrs)

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SOUL TRAININGIn prayer, physicallylift up your billfold andyour checkbook to God…give them to Him as bestyou know how and ask Himto bring your finances intoalignment with His heartand His Kingdom…

APRIL & MAY SCHEDULE- 4.19: Good Friday (7:00 – 8:00pm)- 4.20: Celebrate Easter- 4.27: 10th Anniv. & “Big Give!”- {4.28 – 5.10: Move out of Central, paint, get building set up, etc.}- 5.4: Baptism Service @ Clinton Lake- 5.11: 1st Service @ new building?!