
Respond: Accomplishing the goals
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Accomplishing the goals envisioned for 2008 will result
in increased operating expenses and calls for generous financial support
from all St. James' members. One important element of being a faithful steward, or caretaker, of God's gifts to us, is financial giving. Tithes and offerings, given on a regular basis, help ensure that St. James' will continue to offer nurturing ministry and give generously to missions. Pledging is giving with a promise and a plan. Pledges are to church income as salaries are to household income. They finance church obligations for the coming year. They make vision a reality. Prepare to pledge… begin with prayer. Please consider the concept of proportional giving. For your reference, the charts below illustrate projected sources and uses of 2008 funds at St. James': |
| Projected uses of 2008 funds: |
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| Projected sources of 2008 funds: |
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The Practice of Proportional Giving