Dear Church Family:
 
Much has occurred during the past several months at Apostles and I want to take this opportunity to share some important information with you. I wish that I could personally visit with each household, but obviously that is not possible. Through what I am about to share, it is my desire that our church will sense the leadership of God as we are faithful to Him in the days ahead.

I know you would agree that the ministries of our church are a blessing, not only to our own church families, but also to those families beyond our walls. God continues to bless our efforts by adding an increasing number of individuals to our church. During the fall of last year we grew by 9.9%, and that increase in growth will go sharply upward as we enter into the process of building a new building. After some tight times, we ended the year with our budget in the black, and have begun this year with around $80,000.00 cash in hand. We are working hard to ensure that our pledge income and expenses are realistic. What will help that more than anything else is taking a positive step forward by providing church facilities that will meet the fellowship and worship needs of our congregation.

The Master’s Plan - a campaign for the future of our family is the name we have chosen for our church expansion. It is our desire to step forward and fulfill the financial and growth needs of our church. As part of our capital campaign, we are asking you and every household in our church to prayerfully consider making a sacrificial commitment (over and above your ongoing tithes and offerings) to be given over the next three years. It is our prayer to raise $1.5 million in order to move forward in our ministry. As you can see The Master’s Plan is an important step to our future and you are vital to its success.

These are exciting days of decision in our church. Let us commit to know and do the will of God. He has granted to each of us the privilege of being a part of a fellowship where the Spirit of God is so warm and alive. This privilege implies a responsibility of sharing our blessings with others. To the glory of God, we will step forward in faith.

In Christ’s Name,
Fr. Rob Smith+