Give generously to him and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.
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A "Must" Mailing!
Mon, 11/22/2010
The purpose of this letter is to encourage and thank the members of the congregation. The letter should be sent to everyone in your church family – not just those who have given financially during the year. A letter of encouragement can only have a positive effect on year-end giving.
I suggest this letter be sent no later than the first week of December. It gives people time to plan for a gift and/or to catch up on a capital commitment. I strongly encourage that you enclose it with a copy of their 11-month contribution statements.
The following is a suggestion for the paragraphs of that letter to help you get started:
Paragraph #1
- Acknowledge that these remain challenging times in the life of our country (Afghan war, unemployment)---I would not use the word “difficult” in this paragraph
- Thank you for your faithfulness in attendance, serving, and giving this year
- God will honor your faithfulness and continue to grow His kingdom
Paragraph #2