2 Corinthians 9:7
"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or
under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."
Dear Church Family and Friends,
The verse above tells us that "God loves a cheerful giver." When you fill out your pledge card this year, do so with joy in your heart
and a smile on your face. Do so knowing that not only are you making yourself feel good, but that your pledge is making a difference in your church
and in our world. Do so knowing that somewhere a child is hungry for one less day because of you. Do so knowing that somewhere a family is safe for
one more night. Do so knowing that what happens here at the corner of Church and Oak Streets in downtown Lodi can really make a difference. We depend
upon the pledge process as a way to estimate our next year’s budget.
Our founder John Wesley said, "I look upon the whole world as my parish." He reminds us that we have been called upon to look beyond our
corner here, so that we can spread the good news, transform hopelessness into hope and help God’s children wherever they may be. Most of your contribution
will stay right here to support our own ministries and mission, but a portion will go to the general church through our connectional giving system to help
fund our overall global mission.
This is the time: if you’ve never pledged before or if you’ve pledged for the past 50 years or more, do it this year with joy in your heart and
a smile on your face.
May God Bless You.
Your Finance Committee
October, 2011