Build With Christ

Build With Christ. The Capital Campaign raised a substantial amount of money, but did not raise sufficient funds to pay for the entire expansion project. We have a loan with Jackson County Bank.

We are asking each one of you to prayerfully consider the support of the expansion project. Please use the Build With Christ envelopes, which are in the pew or are available in the narthex and place your contributions in the container in the narthex or in the collection plate. All checks should be made payable to "Build With Christ".

It was recommended by the Church Council and approved by the Voter’s meeting to continue our 3-year campaign for the purpose of debt elimination of the loan on the school expansion. Please keep this upcoming campaign in your prayers.

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Dear Members of St. John’s:

Grace and Peace to you from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

God blesses us in so many ways, with food and shelter, health, family and friends, work and rest, forgiveness, life, and salvation. He has certainly blessed us with a wonderful addition to our school through our Build With Christ expansion project.

As thankful children of God, we, along with the psalmist, ask the question, “How can I repay the Lord for all His goodness to me?” (116:12). There is an answer to the question, an answer also found in the Psalm 116. It is the answer we each need to make our own.

“I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. I will fulfill my vows to the Lord . . . .I will sacrifice a thank offering to You” (Psalm 116:13-17). In our very small ways, we repay the Lord by . . .

Participating regularly in the Lord’s Supper. As sinful people, we should seek and receive God’s forgiveness often.

Calling upon the Lord in prayer. We need to establish and maintain a life of prayer.

Worshipping the Lord. Worship is our highest responsibility.

Giving generously and regularly. God calls us to give proportionately of the blessings that He entrusts to us.

With God’s strength, we will not repay the Lord with empty promises, with leftovers, or with nothing at all. Your giving statement reflects your expression of gratitude to the Lord for His goodness to you.

Please timely pay your Build With Christ pledge. It is one way we can both thank our Lord for the blessings He has bestowed on our congregation over 170 years, as well as provide for the education of our children.

God bless you with His peace.

The Stewardship Committee

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