Joash
Over the Christmas Holidays, you should have received a letter from Dr. Brunson telling you a little about 2012 at First Baptist. With that letter were two enclosures: a giving / pledge envelope…and a commitment card for the “God in Me” emphasis. These were sent so that you and your family can begin now making plans for what you want to do inthe way of spiritual and financial commitments to God in 2012.
Please take some time to look at both the envelope and the “God in Me” card. You will note that the envelope is an expression of what you hope to do in the matter of financial giving to God through our church this coming year. There is also a place for you to update your contact information if you need to and also to indicate whether you would like to receive giving envelopes or whether you give on-line and do not need the envelopes. All of this information will be very helpful to the church.
The God in Me card has four areas of commitment highlighted. They are personal spiritual growth, expressing God in your relationships, and in your community, and in the world. You will note that each area has some space providedfor you to write in specific goals in each area. The card is perforated so that you can complete both sides, tear off one for your own keeping and giving the other to the Lord during the Chest of Joash Commitment Service. You are encouraged to be thinking about the reality of God’s presence in you and how that impacts these four vital areas ofyour life, and how you want to express His presence in your life as a matter of worship to the Lord this year.
Both the envelope and the card will be used in our Chest of Joash Commitment Service on January 22. These will be distributed in Sunday School on January 15. You will want to complete each one, as the Lord leads you, and then bring them with you to the service on Sunday morning, January 22.