It may have been the case years ago that churches actually worked together to engage their communities. Now, when I talk about partnership with churches most people think just in conversation pieces alone, but not actually holding hands for the same purposes. I believe churches are diagnosed with the "territory disease."
LifeSong is in such a large community that even if we could reach everyone, we would never have the resources to make it work. I'm pretty certain that it is the same where you are, but why do we not celebrate when churches do their part in Kingdom expansion. Anyway, I could talk forever on this issue .....read below.
The state of Nevada has issued thousands of dollars in tax cuts on the public school system. Administration has asked parents/students to assist in purchasing extra copy paper for the teachers, in addition to the normal school supplies the student will have to buy. LifeSong Church and Destiny Church have partnered together to pull off a free school supply give-away at a "Back to School Bash." Both churches realize that the economy is a challenge for many families and we want to serve this community by meeting a practical need. Local businesses and churches will partner with us to allow this event to be a success. We are hoping to provide the free supplies to the first 500 kids at the event. Other items that will be donated-Lord willing-are free hair cuts, dental cleanings, food, movie, concert, and much more. LifeSong could not pull off an event of capacity alone. That is why churches should be willing to work hand in hand to better their communities and grow the Kingdom of God.
Churches could do so much more for the Kingdom of God if we were willing to work together. It's truly a process!!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Financial Peace University
At LifeSong, one our core values is FAMILY. We believe families should have opportunities to serve together. We encourage families to commit time and energy each week toward building and developing values within their family. We desire to see our families build guine relationships where they live, work, and play.
LifeSong Church: Helping Families take Control over their Finances
Statistics show that seven out of ten families are living paycheck to paycheck. According to USA today, the number one reason for divorce in America is related to money issues within the marriage. Does this sound familiar…are you looking for Financial Peace? Check out this stat: the average family that completes Financial Peace University eliminates $5,300 in debt and saves $2,700 in just 13 weeks. Now, that is a reality worth pursuing.
Over the next 13 weeks, we will offer Financial Peace Universtiy to our people and the community to help them get control of their money. Dave Ramsey teaches about how to save money, live on a budget, communicate about money, eliminate debt, find bargains, and experience the joy of giving.
LifeSong Church: Helping Families take Control over their Finances
Statistics show that seven out of ten families are living paycheck to paycheck. According to USA today, the number one reason for divorce in America is related to money issues within the marriage. Does this sound familiar…are you looking for Financial Peace? Check out this stat: the average family that completes Financial Peace University eliminates $5,300 in debt and saves $2,700 in just 13 weeks. Now, that is a reality worth pursuing.
Over the next 13 weeks, we will offer Financial Peace Universtiy to our people and the community to help them get control of their money. Dave Ramsey teaches about how to save money, live on a budget, communicate about money, eliminate debt, find bargains, and experience the joy of giving.
30 Day Give
At LifeSong, over the last couple of weeks we have set our hearts as a church to deal with serving others as a practical way of showing the Love of Christ. Has it worked? Absolutely, we have had families give like crazy. Few stories:
1. We have taken up close to 1,000 pairs of socks for the homeless community.
2. Families have bought groceries for single mom's.
3. Give our landlord additional $500 just to be a blessing.
4. Families giving waters our to workers
5. Gentlemen works a second job and all of the money from the second job over the next 30 days is to help needy families.
6. Free movie in the parks.
7. LifeSong feeding the security and the community association of Southern Highlands.
8. Help support pastor's in Honduras and provide schooling for families in Kenya.
9. Many more stories that I'm actually forgetting right now!!
It's so cool because I can see how families are truly looking for opportunities to pour into others. Over the course of the month, we haven't asked families to give one penny extra to LifeSong; however we are seeing our greatest month of giving since we have started. Proof ....... if you keep your hands open, it is amazing what God will entrust you with.
1. We have taken up close to 1,000 pairs of socks for the homeless community.
2. Families have bought groceries for single mom's.
3. Give our landlord additional $500 just to be a blessing.
4. Families giving waters our to workers
5. Gentlemen works a second job and all of the money from the second job over the next 30 days is to help needy families.
6. Free movie in the parks.
7. LifeSong feeding the security and the community association of Southern Highlands.
8. Help support pastor's in Honduras and provide schooling for families in Kenya.
9. Many more stories that I'm actually forgetting right now!!
It's so cool because I can see how families are truly looking for opportunities to pour into others. Over the course of the month, we haven't asked families to give one penny extra to LifeSong; however we are seeing our greatest month of giving since we have started. Proof ....... if you keep your hands open, it is amazing what God will entrust you with.
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